Physical Therapy School Interview: Sample Questions, Strategies, and Tips for Success

The Physical Therapy School Interview can be a stressful time in any applicant's life. What's important to remember however is that the interview is essential for some Physical Therapy Schools so that they can get a better understanding of who you are. If you do not know how to prepare for this, you are not alone. Most often, prospective Physical Therapy students are not as prepared as they need to be for the actual interview for their target school. I have had the opportunity to go through the interview process twice, once when I was not accepted and once when I was accepted. I remembered walking out of my first interview feeling like I absolutely bombed it. Therefore, I did as much research as possible and developed my own plan for being accepted which was helpful in the second time I did an interview. There were essential things that I did to prepare for the interview process and I include all of that in this publication. Throughout my time in school I also had the chance to help with the interview process where I learned a great deal of information. Therefore I am also going to share in this publication additional tips and strategies that I learned while on the other side of the aisle. My personal experiences as an applicant and as an interview volunteer have helped me provide the essential advice I give to prospective students every year.My goal with this guide is to help a person who has been selected for their target school's Physical Therapy School Interview achieve their ultimate goal of being accepted. It is important to remember that with the essential tools and knowledge you can strengthen your chances of being accepted and ultimately beat out your competition.-Nicholas Gallo