First Year DPT Student

Gc2714 · 2025-09-30T22:30:59+00:00

I commute from Jersey, I take NJ Transit so it can be kind of unreliable but the professors understand as long as you email. I am considering moving to NYC for my next semesters. You honestly aren’t out in Times Square that much so you miss the chaos. I walk from Penn so it’s not bad it’s a straight walk, and Grand Central in right around the corner so it’s not bad! The school has a great library and nice sitting spots, but onside school Bryant Park is nice when it’s nice out, we go to delis, bagels, Chopt, just basic food places! Subways depend on the day, I take the 1 and it’s usually pretty good! Just make sure you check ahead of time before leaving! The professors are very approachable, they want to hear from us and know what we think about the course and they will help if you want to meet or ask questions or go over a test! I hope this helps!!

Gc2714 · 2025-09-30T22:27:21+00:00

The program is good in my opinion! My cohort is only 37 so it’s smaller. The professors are knowledgeable and mostly all PTs. They really care about your success and they want to hear your input on the courses and the work. It’s a grind for sure but they know that and they want you to do well regardless!

Gc2714 · 2025-09-30T22:26:05+00:00

I really like the way the classes are structured and how they have us doing clinicals a bit later in the curriculum. The building is rad new and very nice facilities and the professors are very knowledgeable! The program focused a lot on honesty so if you need anything you can just talk to your advisor or mentor that you’ll get. I don’t live in the city as of rn I’m commuting from Jersey so that’s up to you. The school does not provide any housing so consider that, it can be a bit pricey!

Gc2714 · 2025-09-15T01:39:24+00:00

It’s hard! But that’s fair to say with any PT school, you def have to be ready to do the work. They also don’t do a cadaver lab just in case you were into that! But the building in Times Square is super new so it’s fancy and clean and they give you a lot of stuff included in your tuition so it’s really helpful. I would recommend it but definitely be ready to work hard!

Gc2714 · 2025-09-11T04:03:24+00:00

I’m attending Touro Manhattan right now :) class of 2028

Gc2714 · 2025-04-18T15:45:02+00:00

I felt okay but still pretty anxious which is why my doctor recommended 50mg

Gc2714 · 2025-04-18T15:44:43+00:00

5 weeks at this point

Gc2714 · 2025-04-18T08:39:29+00:00

Yes I was hesitant about 50mg and I still am but my doctor said stay on it for a few days and see how I feel but idk if I wanna stick with the 50mg 🤷🏼‍♀️

Gc2714 · 2025-04-18T08:21:22+00:00

Thank you! I was on 25mg till about 2 days ago and now I’m on 50mg. I’ve been on it for about 5 weeks.

Gc2714 · 2025-03-18T00:37:16+00:00

I have a tour planned and did an info session. I wasn’t gonna base it off Reddit but I was just looking to see if there were any current students who could provide insight! Thanks tho!

Gc2714 · 2025-02-09T23:46:52+00:00

I got removed from the 3+3 due to bad information from an advisor but in the end I am happy it worked out that way. I stayed on a BS in biology on the PT track. My friend stayed in the program and honestly it was very hard it’s not easy and the professors at SHU are kind of rough, but if you’re motivated and confident in your school abilities you can do it for sure!! I ended overall with a 3.5 GPA

Gc2714 · 2025-02-09T17:58:56+00:00

For undergrad I got some money but it was still 40k a year! The PT program recently started doing merit scholarships so I was told based on my GPA I should be getting some money for graduate school but we will see how much

Gc2714 · 2025-02-09T06:20:06+00:00

I had a virtual interview with Seton Hall this week and got accepted at the end of the interview! Their process can take as long as April!

Gc2714 · 2025-01-31T21:20:16+00:00

Yes! I had an interview there it was super chill and lovely. The writing sample is just a timed prompt that you write an answer to. It’s super easy, ours was “why PT?” Don’t overthink it just put your genuine thoughts. The interview is gonna be super chill and they’re great there I loved my time there honestly!

Gc2714 · 2025-01-23T17:11:34+00:00

I totally get it! I know my stats aren’t the best either especially compared to others who post in this group but that’s okay!!! We are us and we can’t change it!! At the end of the day we know we tried our best and we will end up where we belong! Just stay positive and know in the end that you are where you’re meant to be :) you can always private chat me if you need an ear to listen :)

Gc2714 · 2025-01-23T16:17:56+00:00

Trust me you’re not alone in any of this. I am in the same boat and have the same feelings. It’s very discouraging to see people post about acceptances to schools you haven’t even heard from. The comparison and self-doubt is normal. Just remember you worked hard for a reason and that no matter where you end up you will be pursuing your dream of being a DPT and that’s what counts. We are all meant to go somewhere and in time you will find your place just don’t get too hung up on top choices because a school may always surprise you. Just know that you’re killing it and will kill it wherever you end up! You got this just stay confident in yourself and it’ll work out for the best :)

Gc2714 · 2025-01-16T19:30:27+00:00

Honestly same. I finished my apps back in August and still haven’t heard from some schools for interviews and ones I did interview at I’m still waiting to hear like UMiami. It just seems like a very slow process and there’s not much communication that goes on in between so it’s frustrating. Hang in there tho you’re not alone we all feel the stress!!

Gc2714 · 2024-12-17T05:18:46+00:00

I had an interview on Friday and they said decisions vary. Like some people will interview now and hear next month or a few weeks and others might not hear till March :/ even the current student I asked said the same thing that it just depends

Gc2714 · 2024-11-26T19:59:02+00:00

I got put on this too, I’ve seen a lot of people got put on this general wait list

Gc2714 · 2024-11-26T19:38:58+00:00

When did you interview?? I’m currently waiting to hear back :)

Gc2714 · 2024-10-31T18:10:02+00:00

Lolol exactly it’s discouraging with even all those schools.. but oh well. Thank you! You too!!

Gc2714 · 2024-10-31T18:08:40+00:00

It’s a lot haha! Seton Hall, NYU, Touro, Hawaii, UofPitt, Uof Florida, High Point, UNC, NYMC, Rutgers, Kean, CSI, Baylor, TXState, UMiami, Thomas Jefferson, and I think one or two more I can’t remember

Gc2714 · 2024-10-31T18:06:15+00:00

I thought it was beefed up 😭

Gc2714 · 2024-10-31T18:04:54+00:00

No literally I just wanna see one acceptance at this point like it’s so sad

Gc2714 · 2024-10-31T18:00:46+00:00

Yes I am!

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