{"id":6202,"date":"2018-04-18T12:22:19","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T17:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/?page_id=6202"},"modified":"2026-04-16T16:17:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T21:17:44","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/health\/ptha\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″ css=”.vc_custom_1560953768284{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #003366 !important;}” el_class=”nav-column” offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Future Students<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”529″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][vc_raw_html]JTVCY3NzbWVudW1ha2VycHJvJTIwaWQlM0QlMjIxNzA3OCUyMiU1RCUwOQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”7\/12″ el_class=”right-column” css=”.vc_custom_1776290813777{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1519328814019{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”How should I start the application process?”]Two main things to do: <\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Register for an <\/span>Information Session<\/span><\/a>. Most of your questions will be answered and you can ask any that are not. <\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Read the information in the <\/span>PTHA 1409 Course Information<\/span><\/a> tab. It is important to prioritize this course when you are planning your prerequisites.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the AHCAS? “]This is how you will apply to the PTA Program. There is an account set up fee of $72. There is no other way to apply to the ACC PTA Program.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can other courses be substituted for PTHA 1409 Introduction to Physical Therapy?”]No general education or non-PTA courses can be substituted for PTHA 1409. Please read the information in the <\/span>PTHA 1409 Course Information<\/span><\/a> tab to learn more.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How long before my prerequisites or co-requisites expire? “]Only two courses have an expiration date. The Anatomy and Physiology (A&P)<\/strong> requirement must be within 7 years<\/span> of your application date. If you are using A&P 1 and A&P 2, the time starts from when you took A&P 2. PTHA 1409 Intro to PT must be within 3 years<\/span> of your application date.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the bonus point system used for the ranking score?”]Applicants with completed coursework will have additional bonus points added to their ranking score. The following courses are eligible for bonus points:<\/span><\/p>\n

    PTHA 1409 Introduction to Physical Therapy<\/b><\/p>\n

    90-100 = 1.5 bonus points<\/span><\/p>\n

    85-89 = 1.0 bonus points<\/span><\/p>\n

    80-84 = 0.5 bonus points<\/span><\/p>\n

    73-79 = 0 bonus points<\/span><\/p>\n

    Co-requisite Courses<\/b><\/p>\n

    Students that have completed all co-requisites (SPCH 1318 or 1311, PSYC 2314, and Phil 2306: Ethics) with a grade of C or higher, will have one bonus point added to their ranking score. If a student has any co-requisites that are not completed, they are ineligible for any bonus points for these courses.<\/span><\/p>\n

    This bonus point system is in place for two reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Students who enter the program with all co-requisites completed are more likely to be academically successful in the program.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Strong academic performance in PTHA 1409 correlates with success in this program.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is a competitive GPA?”]The minimum GPA requirement for applying is 2.8. However, a higher GPA improves your chances of being accepted into the program. The following table gives the average GPA for admitted cohorts for past years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      <\/th>\nGPA 1<\/th>\nGPA 2<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
      2025 Average<\/strong><\/td>\n3.66<\/td>\n3.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      2024 Average<\/strong><\/td>\n3.59<\/td>\n3.84<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      2023 Average<\/strong><\/td>\n3.55<\/td>\n3.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is there a waitlist for entry into the PTA Program? “]The typical number of applicants is approximately 50, of which we accept a maximum of 22. The program does not maintain a waitlist. Students that applied and did not gain admission into the program, and want consideration for admission the following year, must submit a new application. No additional consideration is given to the number of times an applicant has applied to the program.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How much time is recommended for studying?”]Students should expect to plan at least 12-18 hours per week to study<\/strong>, in addition to scheduled class time. The majority of students find it necessary to attend open labs and tutoring sessions, which will add to the time commitment per week.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the class schedule like?”]The general schedule is:<\/span><\/p>\n

      Year 1<\/strong><\/p>\n