jamesna Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Hello, I am a student who is applying for physiotherapy again this coming year. My GPA is fine, but I realized how much I lacked on relevant experiences. If those who got into physiotherapy schools can share what they did to get into physiotherapy schools, it would really help me a lot. I am sure there are many students like me who are desperate and seeking for help. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theFuture Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 what experiences do you have currently? Honestly, I know people that barley had any experience and got into schools. Queens only puts a lot of emphasis on experience. If you really want to do physical therapy look into completing it abroad maybe. Know a bunch of people who have completed it in Australia and States and they really enjoyed the experience. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystal93 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Read the PT/OT/Accepted/Rejected threads - lots of people post their experiences there. Having experience definitely helps - all the students I've met in my program have a ton of things on their CV. Not only Queen's puts a lot of emphasis on experience. I would apply a few times in Canada before looking abroad, particularly if you want to work in Canada and save a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesna Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 what experiences do you have currently? Honestly, I know people that barley had any experience and got into schools. Queens only puts a lot of emphasis on experience. If you really want to do physical therapy look into completing it abroad maybe. Know a bunch of people who have completed it in Australia and States and they really enjoyed the experience. All the best. Read the PT/OT/Accepted/Rejected threads - lots of people post their experiences there. Having experience definitely helps - all the students I've met in my program have a ton of things on their CV. Not only Queen's puts a lot of emphasis on experience. I would apply a few times in Canada before looking abroad, particularly if you want to work in Canada and save a lot of money. I appreciate your comments. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT8 Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 I had over 500 total volunteer hours within different physiotherapy settings (hospital, outpatient, retirement home), some volunteer hours in community settling unrelated to physio, 2 years research experience in my undergrad and I still did not get into Queens. My GPA was competitive and my essay was prime (had physios and professors review it). I thought I would get into Queens no problem but got straight up rejected . However, I got into Western. Queens is just weird on how they accept students. Have a friend who got into Mac and he didn't have much volunteer experience. You defiantly need some volunteer work but even if you have a ton doesn't guarantee you a position. Focus on your grades, get good references, get some experience, nail some of the interviews and you should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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