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Enrico Sanchez, PT, DPT
(3rd Attempt)
I have nothing but the best to say about Jace and Elevate Strategies! This program was excellent for me and what I needed from an NPTE preparation course. She really took out the time to focus on my weaknesses, both in terms of content knowledge and test taking strategy, and instill the confidence I needed to pass this exam. I have taken different preparation courses that were over-populated with too much going on, so having the one-on-one help from her made things more clear for me and my preferred learning style.
She is an extremely intelligent PT and instructor, whose content reviewing strategies were unlike anything I've experienced from other NPTE preparation guides and resources. She has a great way of making both easier and more difficult topics stick by using very organized and sensible methods, not through straight memorization but by "using our PT brains." She also is a very kind person who is understanding and compassionate, which is extremely important if you are a repeat NPTE taker.
Jace brought out the very best in me and ultimately made the biggest difference in me passing the NPTE. I would not hesitate even for a millisecond to recommend her and Elevate Strategies for your NPTE preparation!
Raven Wood
PT, DPT
Amazing experience. Dr. Jace taught me so much. I was able to improve my MSK scores by as much as 100 points. Without her teaching strategies I would not have been able to pass the NPTE. The only thing I wish is that I would have found her sooner! She taught me that I had the foundation and knowledge and that I just needed to understand what the question was asking and how to narrow down the answer choices by noting key words. I was also able to meet great accountability partners along the way that I still currently communicate with. Thank you, Jace, for your support in this long journey!!
Erin Brown
PT, DPT
I would HIGHLY recommend utilizing Elevate Strategies PT for any and all of your NPTE needs. Jace does an incredible job at individualizing your study plan to set you up for success and providing support with her kind and encouraging nature. After failing the NPTE multiple attempts I was desperate to find someone who could help me really hone in on the skills I was missing. With just one session Jace was able to see that the biggest issue I had was lacking in my test taking strategies! We worked for 6 months together building a strong foundation in this area and I FINALLY PASSED THE EXAM! Jace helped to raise my score by over 100 points from my first attempt and I could not be happier! Elevate Strategies offers multiple ways to start you can either to one-on-one or join in on the current cohort, I really enjoyed working with a cohort of students who many were in the same position as me. It helped me to feel like I wasn’t alone and I had a team helping me get to the finish line. If you are passionate about Physical Therapy and are stuck just one mile from the finish line, do yourself a favor and work with Jace!!!! It’ll be SO WORTH IT!!!
Sydney Priola
PT, DPT
To say Elevate Strategies is worth the investment is an understatement. I am an average DPT student with a clinical mind and after my 1st attempt at the NPTE I felt completely overwhelmed with the amount of knowledge I felt I needed to pass the exam. I was referred to Jace through other DPT students that failed the first attempt and I could not be more grateful. Jace is not only an amazing tutor she is truly a kind person that will go above and beyond to make sure you have what you need during this grueling process. My first attempt I used Final Frontier independent study course and failed with a 543. The second attempt I changed my study habits completely, met with Jace weekly, and focused on using the PEATs as a guide this ultimately led to a passing score of 652. Jace is worth the small investment and I will forever consider her a fellow PT friend.
Nadia Diaz, PT, DPT
(1st Attempt)
Working with Jace as my Physical Therapy tutor has been a privilege. Connecting with Jace has been the most intelligent decision I made in my journey to prepping and passing the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). I cannot express enough gratitude for the invaluable guidance and support I received.
From the beginning, Jace and her program, Elevate Strategies, demonstrated a profound understanding of the NPTE content and an impressive ability to tailor her teaching methods to my specific needs. She exhibited a rare combination of expertise, patience, and encouragement that truly set the stage for success.
Jace standout quality was her personalized approach. She took the time to assess my strengths and weaknesses, allowing for a targeted and efficient study plan. Jace didn't just focus on rote memorization. Instead, she fostered a deep understanding of the underlying principles, ensuring that I could apply my knowledge in diverse scenarios – a crucial skill for the NPTE.
Moreover, Jace's availability and responsiveness were immediate; she answered my questions outside of business hours, provided additional explanations, and offered support when faced with challenging concepts. This accessibility created a supportive learning environment, fostering confidence and a sense of assurance as the exam date approached.
Jace's ability to break down complex topics into manageable components was instrumental in my success. The constant repetition of subjects, assignments, and weekly webinars enhanced my comprehension and retention of the material.
I highly recommend Jace's expertise to anyone preparing for the NPTE. Her exceptional teaching skills, personalized approach, and unwavering support were instrumental in my success. I am genuinely grateful for her impact on me becoming a licensed physical therapist.
Milan Desamito
PT, DPT
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
I failed a few times and was questioning what I am doing wrong with the boards, then a friend referred me to Jace and she was the answer I had been looking for.
Jace holds many tools that makes her equipped to tutor anyone for the boards. She provides you guidance on how to create a study schedule, teaches you the fundamentals of physical therapy topics (when my school and the books failed to do so), breaks down complex context into simple terms and explains how to interpret the boards questions because it is not just about the content, but how to understand the test.
She was very patient with me, allowed me to choose what I want to do with the time spent and never made me feel stupid (which was my biggest fear with a one-on-one session).
Jace is the best and I wish I found her sooner. But, if you are thinking about it, just do it. Elevate Strategies PT is worth every penny!
Kiara Shaw
PT, DPT
Jace is probably the kindest and most patient individual I have came across in my NPTE journey. She always makes you feel good about yourself and shows that she truly cares about your success! She has so many great resources and positivity that she brings to each session and I just cannot stop thanking her enough for her time and dedication that she put into helping myself succeed on the NPTE. If I was able to shout out to the world how truly amazing Jace is, I would every single day for the rest of my life. If you are losing hope during your NPTE journey and need some direction and guidance about where to start Jace should definitely be your go to for any NPTE private tutoring and I would recommend her to everyone I know! I know she’s already heard me say this but I can’t thank her enough in helping me accomplish my goal to pass the NPTE. Now I’m officially licensed and can start my career!
Abby Short
PT, DPT
I have always been a good student academically, but my downfall was when it came to standardized testing. I am a kinesthetic learner, so I learn best by doing rather than by seeing or hearing. Studying for NPTE was a huge challenge for me since I don’t learn well by just reading texts & trying to memorize everything. Also, I wasn’t aware how to conceptualize the topics on the NPTE so I would try to study most of the information I had been presented with in PT school (which was A LOT of information). After 2 failed attempts at the NPTE, I reached out to a few of my classmates who previously had worked with Jace Sattler & passed the exam. After only 3-4 sessions with Jace, I was better aware of how to approach studying for the NPTE. She really helped me conceptualize the three main topics of the NPTE (MSK, NM, & CP) to where I did not have to memorize everything from each topic. Her way of tutoring was geared specifically towards my learning which was extremely helpful. Not only did Jace help improve my knowledge of topics on the test & improved my test taking strategies, but she also helped boost my confidence in my ability to pass the NPTE. I would recommend her & Elevate Strategies to anyone & everyone taking the NPTE.
Danielle Dench, PTA
(2nd Attempt)
I had roughly six weeks to prepare for the exam. Unfortunately, I needed to continue working while preparing for my exam. I was working two jobs along with taking care of my family. There’s so much information, and although it’s nice to have different variations, too many sources when studying confused me. Jace really organized me and broke down the material to make it more manageable for the exam. With her support, I was able to prioritize and keep focused despite a crazy and hectic life.
The exam is frustrating and tricky because it doesn’t test you on what you know or don’t know . It’s about knowing how to be successful with strategies while taking the exam, specifically for some questions that you may not be confident in. That doesn’t mean that you don’t need to have the knowledge. You absolutely do, but you have to apply it to the best possible answer. I think what she did was not only explain the various subjects and rationale, she also did her own research into the rationale used for the exam by sticking with those resources. Obviously I still have more to learn, but I am so glad to put this awful test behind me-hahah! I’m really thankful that I found her.
Eevi, PT, DPT
(5th Attempt)
Jace is an excellent tutor. She’s kind, patient, and always provides encouragement. Her study plan catered to my specific weaknesses, and the way she explained topics made it easy for me to understand. She also helped me overcome my testing anxiety, which I’ve struggled with for years! I highly recommend investing in her services.
Austin Martinka, PTA
(YouTube User)
Hello Jace, I just want to reach out and tell you how grateful I am for you and your videos on YouTube! They are extremely informative, well put together, and so elegantly explained. It obviously helped because I just got my results back and I passed the NPTE! When I first started studying I felt lost and helpless not know where to start or what questions I needed to start thinking about. Then I searched on YouTube “how to study for the NPTE” and I found a few videos of other people saying that your channel greatly helped them and they were so right. I watched one video on your channel and knew this is what it is going to take to pass!
I can’t thank you enough!
Joye Leader, PT, DPT
(2nd Attempt)
Jace was great! She was extremely organized and caring. This was my second attempt at the NPTE and she made sure to analyze my previous test scores to develop an appropriate study schedule/plan for me. Every tutoring session was extremely organized and rewarding. She always knew what to say to give me the right dose of encouragement when I felt a little defeated or if I simply did not understand the content. I would recommend Elevate Strategies to anyone who is taking the NPTE for the first time or for anyone who is on their 2nd or 3rd attempt! Elevate Strategies was worth every penny!!
Ryan Martin, PT, DPT
(2nd Attempt)
First off, I have taken the NPTE 3 times before contacting Elevate Strategies. All 3 times I was 5 questions or less away from passing. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me or why I could get just a few more right in order to pass. Thankfully I reached out to Jace at Elevate Strategies and she was incredible! She helped me get organized with a daily/weekly study schedule. We met for one-on-one tutoring sessions which was extremely helpful and she also provided so many study tools and practice questions as well. She was great and extremely knowledgeable and helped me get to the root of why I didn’t pass the NPTE on my past attempts. After having her as my tutor I finally passed! I wish I would have found her before my first attempt. I would highly recommend her to anyone!!!
Austin Adamson, PT, DPT
(2nd Attempt)
I can contribute my successful passing of the NPTE to Elevate Strategies PT and my tutor, Jace. Jace is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of physical therapy, as well as the specifics on the NPTE. I utilized her services after two unsuccessful attempts at passing the NPTE. She helped me to analyze my strengths and weaknesses within the test, but this was simply the starting point. She was thorough in addressing each area of knowledge within the NPTE to my satisfaction. Within each area, we reviewed primary diagnoses, encompassing examination, evaluation, treatment, differentials and related practice questions. On her knowledge and helpfulness in review of content alone, I would recommend Jace as an effective tutor. However, what separated her from my previous experiences was what she taught me around test-taking strategies. While foundational knowledge is essential to passing and practice, knowledge and practice around these strategies are what boosted me into a passing score on the NPTE. In a test as complex as this one, being able to efficiently analyze a question, in the method Jace taught me, helped me to confirm my knowledge on a question, successfully take educated guesses, and eliminate careless mistakes and reading errors. She did not let me down in her guarantee to help me pass the NPTE!
