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Physical Therapy Application Instructions - International Students

Thank you for your interest in the Physical Therapy program at Angelo State University (ASU). Angelo State University admits students to the Physical Therapy program who show promise of succeeding in a rigorous academic environment. This promise is generally demonstrated through academic performance, as measured by the undergraduate grade point average (GPA) and standardized test scores (e.g., GRE). Applicants who have distinguished themselves in curricular and extracurricular undertakings, have exhibited exceptional leadership abilities, or have demonstrated special skills or talents related to physical therapy may also be worthy of consideration for admission.

Angelo State University has a number of international students currently enrolled representing many different countries throughout the world. Some of the countries represented are Bangladesh, Bulgaria, India, Pakistan, Russia, People's Republic of China, Germany, France, Mexico, United Kingdom, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe, just to name a few.

We are very proud of our diversified campus life. We hope you will consider Angelo State University for your educational future.

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by Angelo State University, on any basis prohibited by applicable law, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or handicap. No otherwise qualified individual shall solely, by reason of their disability, be excluded from admission to the program in accordance with the American’s with Disabilities Act. However, Angelo State University does not waive the published degree requirements for students.

To be considered for regular admission, applicants must:

For other requirements, visit the website at www.angelo.edu/dept/physical_therapy.

Stage I:

Submission of Application Materials to the Graduate Office

Step 1. Complete Graduate Studies Application. Graduate Application

Step 2. Compose Essay
An essay of no more than 500 words (typed in 12- point type with one inch margins) which 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
International student's application fee is $50.00 and should be paid by international postal money orders only. Made payable to "Angelo State University."

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 you transcripts now if you have them so we can calculate your GPA. Please be aware that the GPA is calculated including all grades, even those on repeated courses.

Step 5. Request that an official copy of your General GRE Test Score 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
1-800-473-2255
Web site: www.gre.org

Step 6. Complete the Self-Report Transcript.

Step 7. Complete the Proof of Volunteer Hours Form.
Applicants must complete a total of 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.

Step 9. International Applicants must submit TOEFL Scores.
TOEFL scores cannot be more than 2 years old. TOEFL information:
Educational Testing Service, ASU Institution Code: 6644
Princeton, NJ 08540
1-800-468-6335
Web site: www.toefl.org

Step 10. Complete the Supplemental Information Form

Step 11. Complete the English Proficiency Form

Step 12. Complete the Official Financial Statement

Step 13. Send an Official Bank Statement as requested in the Official Financial Statement above.

Step 14. Read the additional procedures that are required of International Students

The deadline to file admission materials is February 1st of the year you plan to enroll. Students whose native language is not English and those who do not have an undergraduate degree from a university or college in the United States must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit their scores with their application for admission.

An original of all international transcripts must be submitted and an English translation and evaluation of all international transcripts must also be submitted. International student should not leave their home country before gaining admission to the College of Graduate Studies at Angelo State University. International students must be able to prove that they can pay the full costs of their tuition and residency in the United States before they will be able to obtain a student visa.

If the applicant clears the Admission State I process, written notification of advancement to State II from the College of Graduate Studies will be sent to the applicant. At this point, the applicant must submit a $25.00 physical therapy processing fee to the Physical Therapy Department before Stage II can begin.

Stage II:

Admission Interview
Once the $25.00 Physical Therapy processing fee has been received from the applicant by the Physical Therapy Department, the Physical Therapy Admissions Committee will review the applicant's file. Qualified applicants will be called regarding an interview. Up to 20 individuals will be recommended to the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies for admission into the PT program. Only written notice from the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies constitutes approval of admission.

These admission criteria are consistent with H.B. 1641 relating to graduate student admission

Applications for the PT program are accepted beginning December 1 with a February 1 hard deadline. Interviews will occur in February and admission decisions will be delivered in mid-March.

To Check the status of your application. Once you have submitted all of your application materials, we know that you will be anxious to hear from us concerning your admission. You may check the status of your application on-line at http://rams.angelo.edu by selecting "Check Admission Status". Your 6-digit PIN number will be set to the Month, Day, and Year of your birthday (MMDDYY e.g., example: 010571). Accessing this site will enable you to check if your official transcripts or test score have arrived in the graduate office or to see if you have been accepted.