How hard is physical therapy school?

The prereqs such as chemistry and physics did a pretty decent job of preparing me for the rigor of PT school, although I went to a big 10 school who is notorious for having difficult science classes. In addition to what everyone else said, the difference for me was that in PT school, I wasn't studying to take a test. read more

How to Get Accepted Into Physical Therapy Schools. Two Parts: Getting Ready Before Your Apply Applying to a Program Community Q&A. Physical therapy (PT) is a demanding and competitive field. PT is the treatment of injury or pain through exercise or other corrective means. read more

Now the same school has 30-40. People who do well in PT school are ones that know how to study efficiently. You need to learn a lot of information quickly. It is much like med school in that respect. You also need to be good with your hands on skills. Social time is limited. Having a significant other unless they are in the program is very difficult. read more