Entrance Exam
The GRE General Subject test is required by most (but not all) DPT programs. Competitive scores are usually at least at the 50th percentile or higher (minimum ~300 combined Verbal + Quantitative), but vary by program.
Some programs are now also requiring or recommending applicants to complete and submit scores for a situational judgment test (SJT) such as Casper, to assess your social skills, behaviors and professionalism. You are presented with a variety of scenarios and asked to think about what you might do in these situations. Casper does not require significant preparation and is taken on your own computer, but it must be taken in the year that you apply to PT schools. Be sure to check the requirements for EACH DPT program to which you are applying for their specific requirements and deadlines for Casper scores (if any).
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Casper scores are NOT automatically posted to your PTCAS application. You must request scores to be sent to each specific school that you apply to that requires them.
GRE Prep
Although we do not offer a formal GRE prep course at Bradley, the Health Professions student clubs often hold a GRE Workshop and offer an on-campus practice test day to help students develop a personalized strategy, timeline, and study plan to meet their individual needs. There are many commercially available GRE prep materials and services. We do not endorse any one over the others, but can assist students in choosing products and services that fit their learning style, timeline, and budget.
- ETS- GRE (Official Guide, PowerPrep practice tests, and some free resources from the people who write and administer the GRE)
- Barron’s
- Cambridge Educational
- Chegg (free and low cost resources)
- Kaplan
- Magoosh
- Peterson’s GRE
- Princeton Review
GRE Testing Locations
The GRE is administered year round at Prometric Testing Centers. The closest testing centers to Bradley University are:
Sylvan Learning Center
7501 N University, STE 218
Peoria IL 61614
Sylvan Learning Center
2405 E Federal DR
Decatur IL 62526
Sylvan Learning Center
1035 Lincoln Rd, STE 307
Bettendorf IA 52727