1. Welcome to the JMU Pre-Physical Therapy Society!
CONGRATULATIONS!!

2. Meeting agenda: PT Expo summary General membership business
What do you want to discuss throughout the semester??
Get to know you game
PTCAS briefing

3. PT EXPO THANK YOU TERRELLE AND JENNA!! Attendance
Feedback from representatives
Comments or suggestions??

4. Membership Requirements:
Fall 2015 Meeting dates
Membership Requirements:
Fall 2015 Meeting Dates:
Attend ¾ meetings throughout semester
**Pay dues:
$15 per semester
$20 per year
Complete 10 hours of community service
Attend PT Expo (Does not apply to newest members)
Wednesday, October 7, 8-9pm ISAT 0136
Wednesday, November 4, 8-9 ISAT 0136 (ELECTIONS)
Wednesday, December 2, 8-9 ISAT 0136

5. 2015-2016 officers: President: Jamie Latta Vice President: Katie Dixon
Secretary: Amanda Presgraves
Treasurer: Emmy Blacka
PT-Expo: Terrelle Wallace and Jenna McAvoy
Fundraising: Jake Walton and Krista Harrington
Public Relations: Dustin Leonard

6. What are you interested in learning more about??
Topics Most Important to You:
Instructions:
_______ GRE Information
_______ Prerequisite Requirements
_______ Shadowing Settings/ Experience
_______ DPT virtual presentation
_______ Getting Recommendations
_______ How to use PTCAS
_______ Choosing PT Programs
_______ Finding Shadowing Opportunities
_______ Open House Information
_______ How to build a Resume
_______ Other: _______________
Rank your top 3
1 being the most important
If you have a specific question please me at

7. Pre-Pt students are everywhere!!
What year are you?
What is your major?
Who’s taking anatomy/physiology?
Who’s/has been a TA/PASS instructor for anatomy/physiology?
Who is shadowing somewhere in Harrisonburg this semester?

8. Helpful ptcas tips: Most important: START EARLY Stay organized
JMU transcript request form
Enter observation hours and send for verification (only send to verify once you have completed those hours)
Enter you references- contact them immediately
Brainstorm essay
Submit supplemental application materials ASAP (especially mail-in materials)
Stay organized
Review personal/background information with a parent

9. Helpful ptcas tips:
Log into MyMadison and print your unofficial transcript to confirm your coursework
Lower/Upper level: Go based on course number!
Enter all possible courses for your spring semester (You ARE NOT allowed to add classes once you E-submit- you can only delete- this is important for your academic update)
Check program listing for supplemental application materials

10. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL NEXT MONTH!
Wednesday, October 7, 8-9pm ISAT 0136
Wednesday, November 4, 8-9 ISAT 0136 (ELECTIONS)
Wednesday, December 2, 8-9 ISAT 0136