Profession Hub
Plan your physical therapy school pathway
SDN helps pre-physical therapy students and DPT applicants compare physical therapy programs, prepare applications and interviews, understand DPT training, and connect with DPT students and physical therapists in the SDN community.
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Applicant Path
DPT Planning and Physical Therapy Resources
Planning & Assessment
How to Get Into Physical Therapy School
Steps to get into the DPT program of your dreams
Activity Finder
Find extracurricular activities: clinical jobs, volunteering, research, and shadowing
School Database
Learn all about DPT programs
Physical Therapist Q&A
Interviews with DPTs across practice types
How to Choose a Post Baccalaureate or Special Masters Program (SMP)
Factors to consider for post-baccalaureate and special master’s programs
Applications & Interviews
Interview Feedback
Review interview experiences shared by applicants
Test Prep & Resources
Casper/PREview Community
Discuss Casper, PREview, and other situational judgment tests
Review2
Testing center reviews from other applicants
Advising and Coaching
Ask an Advisor
Ask a confidential question in the SDN Forums and receive free guidance from SDN verified expert advisors. Donations help keep this service available to every student.
Work with a Coach
Work one-on-one with a professional pre-health coach for structured application support. Coaching is donation-based so students can contribute according to their ability.
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How Can I Prepare for Physical Therapy School Interviews?
Discover details about interview and student experiences at DPT programs reported by students after their interviews.
Physical Therapy Articles
SDN articles in this hub cover physical therapy admissions, DPT programs, clinical training, rehabilitation science, and professional perspectives.
- How to Become a Vestibular Physical Therapist
- Similarities and Differences Between Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
- What to Expect in a Typical Physical Therapy Job Interview
Physical Therapist Q&A and Interviews
Featuring interviews with physical therapists, educators, program leaders, and other professionals across DPT career paths.
Pre-PT Community Discussions
Share your experiences and talk about the admissions process with fellow pre-physical therapy students on the SDN Community Forums.
Latest DPT Discussions
Current phase: Primary Application (May - Jul)
- Early Prep (Jan - Apr 2026)
- Current Primary Application (May - Jul 2026)
- Secondaries (Aug - Sep 2026)
- Interviews (Oct 2026 - Mar 2027)
- Acceptances (Apr - Jul 2027)
