Study Saturday: How to Succeed in General Chemistry I
General Chemistry I is often the prerequisite that causes the most anxiety for pre-PT students. It is quantitative, fast-paced, and builds on itself relentlessl…
The GRE for PT School: Do You Still Need It?
The GRE was once a standard requirement for nearly every DPT program. That landscape has shifted significantly in recent years, with a growing number of program…
How to Retake Prerequisite Courses Strategically
Retaking a prerequisite course is one of the most common strategies for strengthening a PT school application, but it is not always straightforward. PTCAS has s…
Study Saturday: How to Succeed in Organismal Biology
Organismal Biology (often labeled General Biology II) is the course that zooms out from cells and molecules to whole organisms, populations, and ecosystems. Mos…
Study Saturday: Conquering General Biology I
General Biology I is the course that introduces the molecular and cellular foundations of life. For DPT applicants, it is a required prerequisite at nearly ever…
Study Saturday: How to Succeed in Human Physiology
Human physiology is the prerequisite that most directly prepares you for DPT coursework. Understanding how the body maintains homeostasis across every organ sys…
Understanding PT School Prerequisites
Every DPT program sets its own prerequisite requirements, and the variation between programs is one of the most confusing parts of the application process. Some…