Physical Therapist Assistant Admission Requirements
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This program has limited capacity, so applying early gives you the best opportunity for admission.
How Admission Works
This program has a competitive selection process. Application deadline is December 5th.
Admission Requirements
| Academic Requirements | ||||
| High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET) Minimum GPA: 3.0If a prospective student holds an international high school diploma, they must provide an approved Foreign Evaluation Services report confirming U.S. high school equivalency. |
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| Test Scores | ||||
| This program only accepts ACT test scores. | ||||
| ACT Test Scores | ||||
| Composite | 18 | |||
| Math | 19 | |||
| Reading | 18 | |||
| English | 18 | |||
| Science | 18 | |||
| TEAS Score | ||||
| Minimum Composite Score | 60 | |||
| •An ACT waiver is available for applicants with a college degree.
•Applicants meeting the composite ACT requirement (18) but deficient in one or more subsection scores may satisfy the deficiency by: •Successful completion of an equivalent college-level course, and •Earning a grade of “B” or higher
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| Program-Specific Requirements | ||||
| •Attend an information session.
•Complete 16 volunteer or observation hours in PT setting •Achieve a minimum TEAS score of 60
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| Application Materials | ||||
| •Completed State Tech application •Official high school and/or college transcripts •Test scores |
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