Graduate Application (online) https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/commonapp.WBX
Instructions for application:

• Choose Graduate Application

• Choose Fall 2009 before Aug 25 or wait until Fall 2010 is available in mid-Sept *

• Major: PT Entry. DPT (75610)   (NOT Transitional DPT)

• Page 3: Degree seeking : Doctoral

• Page 6: is optional

• Page 7: there will be no questions

• Page 8: there will be no essay in this step.  You will send us an interest letter with your other materials.

• Page 9: payment options. 

• You must choose “Ready to Submit” and Submit.

* Options for Texas Common Application

Option 1:  Before August 25, 2009, complete the application for Fall 2009 even though you really want Fall 2010. (Your application will be good for 2 years. The Fall 2010 option will not be available until approximately September 15th.)

Option 2: Wait until the Fall 2010 option is available which could be approximately September 15, 2009. The state controls when it is available. Additional application materials can be mailed to the TWU School of Physical Therapy address below prior to completing the online application and you could still be considered for the early deadline of September 1. Be sure to include the Required Cover Sheet (see links in 3rd bullet). 

• $30.00 non-refundable application fee (international student’s fee is $50.) It can be a personal check, money order payable to TWU or credit card information written on the application.

• Official transcripts (unopened) in sealed envelopes from all colleges and universities that you have attended.

• Cover Sheet - Please download form here (pdf format) or here (MS Word format). Please only submit this form one time as it will generate a folder for the applicant and prompt our office to look for your application in the system.

• Copy of GRE scores or include the date when you plan to take the test. You must also send official scores. [Special Note:  You should schedule your GRE testing session at least 4 weeks prior to the deadlines listed above in order for your scores to be received by the TWU School of Physical Therapy in a timely manner.] Information can be found at http://www.ets.org/, click on GRE.   TWU Code: 6826, Department: 0619

• Prerequisite List - Include when and where you plan to complete any outstanding prerequisites. Upon completion of a semester, send an updated transcript.

• Campus preference letter (short paragraph) regarding why you would prefer to attend the program in either Dallas or Houston.  If you wish to be considered for both campuses then state “I would like my file sent to both campuses” in bold.

• Resume – Include colleges attended since high school, work experience, leadership roles, honors, volunteer experience and hobbies. Note approximate number of hours spent in each PT observation or work experience.

• Interest letter - Please submit a letter that expresses your interest in and knowledge of physical therapy and why you wish to pursue an advanced degree at TWU. Consider describing your feelings about a career in health care and what motivates you to continue your education. Provide examples of your relationships with patients or others in need and explain why you think you can contribute to the profession of physical therapy. The letter should be no longer than two pages, typed and doubled spaced.

• Recommendation Forms - A total of three (3) Recommendation Forms in sealed envelopes must be submitted. Two recommendation forms must be completed by two (2) licensed physical therapists in the US from two different facilities after 20 hours of observation or work experience in each facility. The third recommendation form should be completed by a professor, supervisor, employer, or an additional physical therapist. It must be from a different site than the other two and does not necessarily need to be related to physical therapy.

• International students must complete the online Texas Common Application to apply to our program. You must also submit TOEFL and TSE-Academic scores. The new TOEFL IBT includes both exams. Information can be found at http://www.ets.org/toefl.  The minimum TOEFL iBT scores accepted by the School of Physical Therapy are: Reading (21), Listening (18), Speaking (26), Writing (24), Total (89).  These are higher than the general Graduate School requirements.
  International coursework will need to be evaluated by TWU’s International Office for U.S. equivalencies.

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