Trust me, I get it. You’re in the thick of your undergraduate career, working your tail off to obtain that report card mom would be proud of, while doing everything in your power to build up that all-star resume you’ve been yearning for. You stop and think to...
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Looking for information on how to get into physiotherapy school in Canada? Here is a collection of articles all about admissions and tips to help learn how to become an exceptional candidate for physiotherapy school.
Getting My Acceptance Letter to Physiotherapy School
The experience of receiving my acceptance letter could be made into a movie. It would have an extremely niche market and would not break any box office records, but it was a ridiculous time in my life nonetheless. I was backpacking in Europe with my girlfriend. A few...
How to Choose Between Physiotherapy School Offers
I woke up to emails from five Universities. Anxiety you ask? Through the roof. What I had been working towards for 4+ years had finally come to fruition. At that moment I hoped to be accepted to just one program. As I opened the emails in succession, the joy grew to...
Advice For Anyone Who Was Rejected From PT School
Back in May of 2019 I posted this in the Queen’s University Physiotherapy Facebook group: The Facebook group consisted of students from both the Class of 2019 and 2020. After posting, I received 14 responses from current students (at the time) who were previously...
The Importance Of Non-PT-Related Experience
It’s no secret that obtaining a wide variety of diverse work and volunteer experiences is incredibly important for your physiotherapy school applications. Many PT hopefuls do all that they can to get their foot in the door at private clinics, hospitals, and other...
5 Ways To Find Volunteer Opportunities Related To Physiotherapy
Gaining volunteer experience related to physiotherapy can be a great opportunity to see what physiotherapists do, where they work, and if it’s a career path you think you would like to pursue. Physiotherapists can work in many different settings and work with...
Personal Statement Tips for Physiotherapy School Admissions
Of all the requirements for PT school in Canada, the personal statement is definitely one that raises the eyebrows of many applicants each and every year. The confusion is largely due to the ambiguity of piecing together a descriptive essay about yourself that conveys...
How Long Does It Take To Become a Physiotherapist In Canada?
In order to become a physiotherapist (physical therapist or PT) in Canada, you must complete a university-level entry-to-practice degree in physiotherapy. After completing a degree in physiotherapy, candidates must then successfully pass the Physiotherapy Competency...
The Best Undergraduate Majors For Physiotherapy
Choosing an undergraduate degree to pursue in university can be daunting. There are many factors that can go into that decision, but if you know exactly what career you want to pursue, that decision can become much easier. There are a number of undergraduate majors...
What You Need To Know About The CASPer Test – The 5W’s
If you were expecting me to write about Casper the Friendly Ghost, I sincerely apologize. Honestly, even I’m a little disappointed this blog isn’t about the fictional wonder that is Casper. If you already had a pretty good idea that the CASPer test is not about Casper...
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Our group of admissions experts have written articles to help you plan your journey to gaining acceptance into physiotherapy school. Browse through our catalogue of blog posts and articles to find answers to questions you may have and learn how you can become an ideal candidate for physiotherapy programs in Canada.