4. Applicants must submit all required documents by the application deadline. Only complete applications will be considered. Please plan for time to submit official transcripts and complete observation hours. 5. The PTA Admissions Committee will review all applications and approve the 40 top-scoring applicants for an on-campus interview and essay writing. Please see the scoring rubric. The interview criteria are based upon ’Generic Abilities’ identified through a study published by UW-Madison. Interviews will be scheduled for 15 – 20 minutes. Applicants will also have additional time to complete a short Application Essay and Pre-Admission Questionnaire. Applicants will be remindedtocompletetheironlineFAFSAapplicationforfederalstudentaid. 6. The 20 top-ranking applicants will be offered seats in the program with up to ten (10) alternates. Selected applicants must accept the seat within 72 hours of receiving the formal acceptance letter. A.S. in PTA Admission Point System Please review the PTA Admission Point System table to help you prepare. Applicants not selected may re-apply. The following point system evaluates and ranks each applicant, showing the maximum score achievable. Table 12. A.S. in PTA Admission Point System Point Category: Points Completedapplicationform Required ProofofprerequisiteGPA Average2.50-2.59 1 Average2.60-3.00 2 Average3.01-3.59 3 Average3.6-4.0 4 AnatomygradeofBorA 2 Physiology grade of B or A 2 College degree Associate Degree 1 Bachelor’s Degree 2 Higher Degree 3 AttendInformational Session Required At least 40 hours of observation/experience at a physical therapy Required outpatient facility (must be documented) REQUIRED At least 40 hours of observation/experience at a physical therapy Required inpatient facility (must be documented) REQUIRED 0–249Hours=1Point 250–499Hours=2Point Paid experience in a Physical Therapy Facility 500–749Hours=3Points 750–999=4Points 1000+Hours=5Points Basic AnatomyAssessmentTest 42