Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Physical Therapists
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at University of Minnesota.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider St. Catherine University.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider St. Catherine University and The College of Saint Scholastica.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of University of Minnesota, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, The College of Saint Scholastica, and St. Catherine University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of The College of Saint Scholastica, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, and University of Minnesota.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, and The College of Saint Scholastica.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at University of Minnesota.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at St. Catherine University, The College of Saint Scholastica, and University of Minnesota.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
College Of St. Scholastica • Duluth, MN
Studying Physical Therapy (completion in 2001)
• 2/22/2012
"I was satisfied with the school and the program. I wish that there would have been more challenging research involved in the curriculum."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I feel that the school is accessible especially to people who do not want to go to the big campus. The PT program and undergraduate classes are well done. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | St. Scholastica is well known within this state. The college has created additional campuses throughout the state. |
| Program Quality | 7 | I feel that I was adequately prepared for entry level work. I feel that there should have been more research focus. |
| Instruction | 9 | The instructors in my PT program had all been or were currently practicing, so they offered their real-life experience. Only a few of the instructors had PhDs. |
| How Difficult | 9 | The program was rigorous, requiring many hours per day as well as providing/requiring cadaver lab experience. Again, it may have been more challenging if more research had been required. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The PT program provided much hands on experience. There was a high requirement of "book" knowledge as well. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | The PT program was very specific. The credits and class times were not flexible. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The professors were all very accessible. It was great to have the cadaver lab as part of my undergrad as well as graduate school resources. |
| Social Life | 8 | I think that athletics bring a lot of spirit to a school, and St. Scholastica is not big on that type of activity. However, while I was there and now via alumni invites, there are many musical and theatrical events as well as guest speakers. |
| Placement Services | 10 | Resume assistance and job placement services were offered through the school and within the PT program. Ongoing support is also available. |
| Alumni Network | 9 | There is a Facebook page assisting alumni and I receive mailings. I was hoping for more contact with my PT program specifically. |
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