Pre-PT Grind

Pre-PT Grind | Physical Therapy School Podcast

The Pre-PT Grind Podcast is designed to help empower, motivate, educate and guide future physical therapy students on how to get accepted into physical therapy school.. Each episode will capture valuable insights through the experiences of current DPT students and recent graduates. Embark on this journey with us as we help you [D]ecide, [P]repare, and [T]ransform the world. Visit us at https://www.preptgrind.com/home

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Pre-PT Grind

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Podcast website

www.preptgrind.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

160. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Colin Cottrell 10.06.2020

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi speaks with future SPT Colin Cottrell in continuation of the Pre-PT Inspire Series. Colin talks about how he navigated through his Pre-PT journey regardless of his anxiety and his own fear of rejection. Colin discusses his walk as an applicant and how he got accepted into his #1 DPT program as well as many others. Tune in to hear...

159. How to Prepare and Crush the Online GRE 03.06.2020

Stressed about the GRE? Has anxiety caused you to question whether you should take advantage of the new GRE online option at home? On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi and pre-PT applicant Natalie McGarvey give you the template of what taking the GRE at home looks like. Natalie recently took the exam and walks you step by step through the process and preparation to e...

158. Faculty Highlight: Baylor University 27.05.2020

“On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, Podcast Director Natalie and Director of Admissions and Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Casey Unverzagt discuss the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Baylor University. Tune in to hear Dr. Uverzagt discuss the qualities, performance, and expectations they seek in pre-PT applicants and how you can stand out in your application! Follow us on Anchor!...

157. PTCAS is opening 3 weeks earlier 20.05.2020

In this episode, Co- hosts Joses and Casey talk about the 5 things that you need to know if you're applying to PT School this cycle! Join us to get locked in and get ready to crush it as an applicant!

156. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Madison Hill 13.05.2020

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi talks with Madison Hill in continuation of the Pre-PT Inspire Series. Madison talks about how she found physical therapy and the struggles she was faced with as a re-applicant. Madison discusses her strategy to being accepted to multiple doctorate of physical therapy programs and what helped her navigate the Pre-PT journey. Tune i...

155. How to Reject the Fear of Rejection 06.05.2020

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founders Joses Ngugi and Casey Coleman talk about the fear of rejection and how they adapted and shifted their own lives to be accepted into DPT school. They take a deep dive into changing  Pre-PT’s view on their acceptance and shifting  their acceptance plan. Tune in to hear more! Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/pre-pt-grind Ask us...

154. It's Common ___! 29.04.2020

On this episode of Pre-Pt Grind podcast, co-founders Joses Ngugi and Casey Coleman talk about the obstacles that get in the way of Pre-Pt students. They take a deep dive into changing Pre-Pt's view on their acceptance and shifting their acceptance plan. Tune in to hear more!

153. Faculty Highlight Winston-Salem State University 29.04.2020

On this episode, podcast director Natalie and department chair Dr. Miller discuss the physical therapy program at Winston- Salem State University. Come join us and learn what it takes to stand out on your application!

152. The Key to Pursuing Your Dreams as a Physical Therapist 22.04.2020

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi talks with Physical Therapist Javier Carlin to discuss the key to achieving and pursuing your dreams as a Physical Therapist. Together they provide the answer of how to become a stellar pre-PT applicant and how to reach for your biggest dreams. Tune in to hear more!  Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/pre-pt-grind Ask us...

151. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Andrew Rioveros 15.04.2020

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi talks with Andrew Rioveros on this episode of the Pre-PT Inspire Series. Andrew talks about how he found his way to physical therapy and the struggles that he was faced with as a re-applicant. Andrew talks about what he found helped him throughout the process and how he pulled himself out of the negative thoughts of rejection. Tun...

150. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Ashley Martin-Metcalf 08.04.2020

On this episode co-host Joses Ngugi chats with Ashley Martin-Metcalf about her journey from having a low GPA to getting accepted into PT school. She talks about how she kept pushing even with multiple advisors telling her she wouldn't get accepted. Tune in for a great story of perseverance!   Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/pre-pt-grind Ask us your questions! - Send a Voice message . I...

149. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Tangi Brown-Washington 01.04.2020

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi chats with Tangi Brown-Washington on the sixteenth episode of the Inspire Series. Tangi talks about her very non-traditional experience with PT and how she decided to lock-in. She further discusses her experience while in her undergraduate program that inevitably helped her decided on this career path. Tune in to hear more! Follow...

148. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Wesley Okeke 25.03.2020

In this episode, co-host Joses Ngugi chats with Wesley Okeke on his journey to acceptance to his number one DPT program. Wesley explains the long and grueling journey that taught him to work for his acceptance. He also describes the day and emotions that he experienced the day he received his acceptance. Tune in to listen to an inspiring story! Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/pre-pt-grind A...

147. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Nick Hopkins 18.03.2020

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi chats with Nick Hopkins on the fourteenth episode of the Inspire Series. Nick talks about a special experience that he had and how it helped him form his why for choosing physical therapy. He further discusses his experiences with applying and how he secured a spot in PT school. Tune in to hear more! Follow us on Anchor! https://a...

146. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Karrah Peters 11.03.2020

On this episode, co-host Joses Ngugi is joined by Karrah Peters who recently got accepted into PT school. Joses chats with Karrah about her journey and specifically all the ups and downs she experienced and how the accepted system helped her get through her tribulations.   Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/pre-pt-grind Ask us your questions! - Send a Voice message . Instructions Click he...

145. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Kenny Mckenzie 04.03.2020

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founders Joses Ngugi chats with Kenny Mckenzie about his Pre-PT journey and all the hard times that he faced. Kenny shares how he overcame these times and the day he got accepted into physical therapy school. Tune in to hear more! Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/pre-pt-grind Ask us your questions! - Send a Voice message . Instructions Click he...

144. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Gail Galyo 26.02.2020

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi chats with Gail Galyo about her Pre-PT journey. This is the 11th episode of the series. Gail breaks down her entire journey from applying to 15+ schools and getting rejected to turning this cycle around and getting accepted. Tune in to hear a very inspiring story.  Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/pre-pt-grind Ask us yo...

143. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Ebele Nduka 19.02.2020

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi talks with Ebele Nduka about her Pre-PT journey for the tenth episode of the Inspire Series. Ebele talks about how she came across PT and why she jumped in. Tune in to hear more! Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/pre-pt-grind Ask us your questions! - Send a Voice message . Instructions Click here https://help.anchor.fm/hc/en-...

142. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Taylor Kong 12.02.2020

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi interviews Taylor Kong another student that has successfully been accepted into Physical Therapy school. This episode is the ninth installment of the Inspire Series. Taylor shares her story and how no matter what she did not take no for an answer when applying the second time around. Tune in to hear more.  Follow us on Anchor...

141. Pre-Pt Inspire Series: Waseem Hassan Tarboush 05.02.2020

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi chats with Waseem Hassan Tarboush on the 8th episode of the Pre-PT Inspire Series about the struggles that Waseem faced during his Pre-PT journey and how he got accepted into PT School. Waseem talks about the feeling of hearing he was accepted and how he celebrated as well as advice he would pass onto other Pre-PTs just like him....

140. Pre-PT Inspire series: Joe Piscopio 29.01.2020

On this episode of the Pre-PT grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi interviews Joe Piscopio as the 7th episode of the Inspire series. Joe explains his drive towards Physical Therapy. He also dives into how procrastination was involved in his journey, tune in to hear his story.  Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/pre-pt-grind Ask us your questions! - Send a Voice message . Instructions Cli...

139. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Chantal Berger 22.01.2020

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi chats with Chantal Berger for the sixth episode of the Pre-PT inspire series. Chantal discusses her biggest struggles that she faced while going through the application process and how she overcame them. Chantal further talks about the day she received her acceptance to start school Summer of 2020. Tune in to hear more! Follow us...

138. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Benjamin Lee 15.01.2020

In this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi interviews Benjamin Lee as the 5th installment of the Inspire series. This episode focuses on what the 3 C's are, and how each affected Benjamin's journey. This episode focuses on a traditional type of journey rather than a nontraditional journey however, it is still very informative for both groups.  Follow us on Anchor! htt...

137. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Nyasha Abrams 08.01.2020

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi talks with Nyasha Abrams on the 4th episode of the Pre-PT Inspire Series. Nyasha talks about the struggles and lessons that she learned throughout her journey and how it has helped her get accepted into PT school. Tune in to hear more! Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/pre-pt-grind Ask us your questions! - Send a Voice messag...

136. Pre-PT Inspire Series: Kaylie Beeson 01.01.2020

On this Episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi interviews Kaylie Beeson as part three of the Inspire Series. This episode focuses on how to deal with the struggles of uncertainty we face as Pre-PT's and how it becomes worth it.  Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/pre-pt-grind Ask us your questions! - Send a Voice message . Instructions Click here https://help.anchor.f...

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