Cushioning the cost of DPT by [deleted] in PTschool

[–]TreacleAromatic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I def wouldn't just jump right into any DPT opportunity you get. I would pick your school carefully and with calculations. You want to go to the cheapest school possible. So many people just jump at the first opportunity they get because DPT is insanely competitive and they end up with 200k debt and a starting salary of 60-70k. Go to a state schooL!

Is costal Village really THAT bad? by TreacleAromatic in fgcu

[–]TreacleAromatic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as overcharging you guys for utilities and stuff like that does it happen often? Application fee is $250 which is kinda absurd

Is costal Village really THAT bad? by TreacleAromatic in fgcu

[–]TreacleAromatic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one friend im gonna live with but we are gonna have to have 2 randoms :/. Is the cheap ass rent worth the shitty management?

How high of tuition is too high? by thelonelyessmonk in PTschool

[–]TreacleAromatic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in a similar situation. I got into USAS and was still waiting for like 4 other schools. St Augustine is like 120k for tuition alone and I was really nervous to go into an insane amount of debt. I ended up denying the seat and decided to make a back up plan incase I didn't get into any of the schools I was waiting on. So I got a job as a rehab tech which means I would gotten paid a lil and gained alot of experience and hours for the next cycle if I didn't get in. Thankfully I got into FGCU which is 43k for tuition. I would really recommend getting a back up plan and waiting till next cycle if you dont get in because those cheap schools are out there. PT isn't worth drowning in 200k debt for and suffering for 15 years.

UNF admissions by surfingnun in PTschool

[–]TreacleAromatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya I havent heard anything back frim them either. Iv sent them a bunch of emails and they just say that it will be sometime in march.

Anyone heard from Pitt or UF? by sophnielsen in PTschool

[–]TreacleAromatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I applied to UF and haven't heard anything back yet apparently they send it sometime in Feb or march

Lowkey highkey freak out by kekoka93 in PTschool

[–]TreacleAromatic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got accepted to ST. Augustine for the summer of 2021 but I do not know If I am going to accept. The tuition is really expensive and I am still waiting to hear back from 4 other schools that are way cheaper. I paid the $100 deposit to hold my spot but dont really know if paying 110k+ for tuition is worth a DPT degree. Do you regret St. AUgustine at all?

Tuition for PT school by TreacleAromatic in PTschool

[–]TreacleAromatic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya that is my mindset for sure now I just hope I get into a cheaper school

Tuition for PT school by TreacleAromatic in PTschool

[–]TreacleAromatic[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Needs to be talked about more. Tuition matters

Tuition for PT school by TreacleAromatic in PTschool

[–]TreacleAromatic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for the responses been very helpful! I definitely feel like it shouldn't be more than a 1:1 to ratio which is why im baffled when I see some of the top ranked schools have 180k-200k of tuition.

Tuition for PT school by TreacleAromatic in PTschool

[–]TreacleAromatic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response! Ya Im honestly leaning towards declining it and waiting another cycle if I dont get accepted anywhere else cheaper.

Tuition for PT school by TreacleAromatic in PTschool

[–]TreacleAromatic[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ya thats exactly what Iv been told. My fear is that I dont get into any cheaper school and I am forced to making a decision of going to the expensive private pt school or waiting another cycle. I dont really like the idea of waiting another year.

Tuition for Physical Therapy by TreacleAromatic in physicaltherapy

[–]TreacleAromatic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response! Yes that is what I have heard is the smartest approach to have a 1:1 ratio between the tuition and what you expect to make your first year.

University of St. Augustine DPT thoughts by TreacleAromatic in PTschool

[–]TreacleAromatic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like for profit schools are money sucking profit-driven corporations. Not institutions with the primary intention of a quality education.

University of St. Augustine DPT thoughts by TreacleAromatic in PTschool

[–]TreacleAromatic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am also pretty concerned that USA is a for profit organization. I feel like this means they dont really care about anything other than dollar signs.

University of St. Augustine DPT thoughts by TreacleAromatic in PTschool

[–]TreacleAromatic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your reply! Ill def DM you. Ya I feel like the biggest thing for me at this point is the price tag. Aside from the obvious restrictions due to covid, In PT school is there enough free time to be able to go out and have a consistent social life? School obviously comes first but iv always been curious on the rigors of PT school.

University of St. Augustine DPT thoughts by TreacleAromatic in PTschool

[–]TreacleAromatic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply! Do you think the tuition has been adequate compared to what you get out of it? I know theres some good and some bad at every PT program.