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Department of Physical Therapy

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Stage 1

Step 1. Complete Graduate Studies Application.
Graduate Application.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete application materials as early as November 1 before the summer cohort, but absolutely no later than February 1 (hard deadline). Interviews will occur in February and admission decisions will be delivered in mid-March.

Step 2. Compose essay.
An essay of no more than 500 words (typed in 12-point type with one inch margins) that describes your educational plans, career objectives, commitment to your particular field of study, any research experience, your view of research and possible research interests, and personal goals. The essay may also address any of the following factors which are qualities that will be acknowledged in the admission process:

Step 3. Pay application fee.
Pay an application fee of $40.00 with check payable to “Angelo State University .” International application fee is $50.00 and should be paid by international postal money orders only.

Step 4. Order academic transcripts.
Have one official transcript from each college/university you have attended (except Angelo State University ) sent directly from each college/university to the ASU College of Graduate Studies. If the transcript is mailed to you or if you hand-deliver the transcript, it will NOT be considered official and you will have to order another official transcript from that school to be mailed directly to us. Although it must be emphasized that you have to send official transcripts, we encourage you to provide us with unofficial (personal) copies of your transcripts as soon as possible so we can calculate your GPA. Please be aware that the GPA is calculated using all grades, even those on repeated courses.

Step 5. Request that an official copy of your General GRE Test Scores be sent directly to ASU from the Educational Testing Service.
GRE scores cannot be more than five years old.

GRE information:
Educational Testing Service, ASU Institution Code: 6644
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 1-800-473-2255
Web site: www.gre.org

Step 6. Complete a Self Report Transcript.

Step 7. Complete a Proof of Volunteer Hours form.
Applicants must complete at least 50 hours in 2 different areas of clinical practice.

Step 8. Send three Letters of Reference to the College of Graduate Studies using the Recommendation Form available online.

Step 9. Complete the Doctor of Physical Therapy Application Checklist.
The Master of Physical Therapy Application Checklist will help the applicant determine what application materials need to be sent to the Graduate Studies Office.

If the applicant clears the Admission Stage I process, written notification of advancement to Stage II from the College of Graduate Studies will be sent to the applicant.

For further information, contact:

The College of Graduate Studies
Angelo State University
ASU Station #11025
San Angelo, TX 76909-1025
Telephone: (325) 942-2169
Fax: (325) 942-2194
e-mail: graduate.school@angelo.edu

Please refer to Stage II processing.

Attention International Students

International Applicants must submit TOEFL Scores. TOEFL scores cannot be more than two years old.

TOEFL information:

Educational Testing Service 1-800-468-6335 ASU Institution Code: 6644

Princeton, NJ 08540 Web site: www.toefl.org

International applicants are encouraged to complete application materials as early as November 1 before the summer cohort, but absolutely no later than February 1 (hard deadline). Interviews will occur in February and admission decisions will be delivered in mid-March. International applicants should visit the College of Graduate Studies website for more information regarding requirements. Please visit (www.angelo.edu/dept/grad_school/documents/international_statement.pdf ).