All applicants are required to complete the CASPer assessment: https://takecasper.com/. An application will not be reviewed until the CASPer assessment is complete.  

Applicants are not required to submit a GRE score. However, an applicant may choose to submit a GRE score and respond to the Program-specific essay explaining why their GRE is as, or more representative of academic success than their GPA.  

The application will not be reviewed until all letters of recommendation have been received. Letters will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee, considering how the applicant aligns with the vision, mission, values, and commitment of the North Central College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

We do not require observation hours to apply to the DPT program at North Central College.  The faculty feel applicants who have completed observation hours, worked as a rehabilitation aide, or have had other physical therapy experiences are likely to be better prepared to answer application questions and feel more connected to their future profession at the start of their educational training. However, faculty also recognize it is not feasible for all applicants to have the same opportunities with regard to observing, working in a physical therapy setting, or having other physical therapy experiences. Therefore, we have made the decision to not require such hours. Applicants who do not have such experiences are encouraged to explore other resources to learn more about physical therapy.  Observation hours, working in a physical therapy setting, or other physical therapy experiences that are shared as part of the application will be included as a component of overall life experiences but are not weighed more favorably than other life experiences.