I am delighted to announce that Hunter College has been named the #2 "Best Value" public college in the country for 2010, according to The Princeton Review and USA Today. This is the second year in a row that Hunter has ranked among the top 10.

Our leap from #8 to #2 is a clear validation of the success of Hunter's mission -- making an excellent education affordable to all. It is once again particularly gratifying to receive this recognition at a time when so many young people in New York and across the country are wondering how, or if, they can attend college.

The Princeton Review noted what we've known all along – "The school's faculty is a huge asset. Professors are very often experts in their fields, and they work hard to accommodate undergraduates."

We have already been featured on a Today Show segment about the rankings and Channel 7 News' 5pm broadcast.

We thank you, as always, for your role in helping make Hunter an institution of true value – in every sense of the word.

Sincerely,
Jennifer J. Raab

"Hunter Ranks Among the Top Ten of the Nation’s Best Value Public Schools"

-- The Princeton Review, 2009

"New Yorkers need look no further than Manhattan's 68th Street for a prestigious and affordable degree."

-- The New York Post, 2009

Dr. Krasilovsky,
Thank you for taking the time to meet with us and discuss your DPT program. I have met with nearly every school in the NY metropolitan area, and the content of your information session by far outweighed any of the other schools I have been considering.   It's clear that you are genuinely passionate about your role as a Physical Therapist and as an educator. I thank you again for your candid advice.                       

-- Comment from Open House, March 2010

"A posh and accessible location on Manhattan's East Side and a solid reputation in the sciences, social work, and English make the City University's crown jewel a great choice for self-motivated students who seek an affordable public education."

-- Time Magazine and The Princeton Review, "The Best 331 Colleges", 2000

Dr. Krasilovsky,
Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with us this evening. I have been to various information sessions, spoke with former DPT students and even met with admissions counselors, but none were as helpful as you were tonight. Your love for the field is clear and your unbiased approach is refreshing. Meeting with you has boosted confidence regarding my level of preparedness, while at the same time served up a dose of reality.

-- Open House, March 2010

Dr. Krasilovsky, I feel compelled to write this letter of appreciation to you and the entire faculty.  When I chose Hunter College I did so for both professional and personal reasons.  Dr. K., you have created a school that prides intself on academic excellence, offers a varied and comprehensive schedule of classes, and has a respected reputation amongst rehab hospitals and practicing therapists....  The teachers and supporting faculty at the P T Program are absolutely incredible.  The open door policy from each and every one of them encourages constant communication and expadns the opportunity for learning way beyond the classroom doors.  The teachers utilize various teaching tools to tap into each student individually and keep the subject matter alive to use.... At each of my affiliation sites I've seen the look of respect on people's faces when I tell them that I'm a Hunter student.  They expect more from us and that's because for all these years, you did too.

Chaya G., Class of 2006

"A solid reputation ... draws enough students to put Hunter admissions among the most competitive of all CUNY undergraduate programs ... Hunter's student body is among the nation's most diverse ... 'People are very friendly,' (one student says) ... 'Students are also acutely aware of social, political, and cultural situations in general' (another student adds)."

-- The Princeton Review,
"The Best 331 Colleges", 2000

Just finished my site visits with our new site outside of Richmond, VA. Tim Wittenauer at Advanced PT (An IPA based and Manual therapy clinic) said he would hire either one of our students there if they would stay. He said Hunter students can get into the clinic running while the students from their local Virginia school are too research evidence based and don't have the practical, full patient picture we teach.  

Clinical Site visit by our DCE, Dr. Pivko, February, 2011

"The passionate faculty and demanding curriculum of Hunter's Physical Therapy Program motivated and prepared me to excel in my career. The program's emphasis on critical thinking and evidence based practice made my transition from classroom to clinic an easy one. The scope of study ensured my successful completion of the licensing exam. Many thanks for a rewarding educational experience."

-- Michael Ingino, Physical Therapy Class of 2000

"The faculty have demanded a high degree of excellence and dedication and they have presented us with an example of professionalism. They are all consummate advocates of our profession, tirelessly encouraging our participation in the American Physical Therapy Association, to become involved in our own futures." ... "It wasn't until my affiliations that I realized how well known they were, and how highly regarded they are as clinicians and educators. We have been fortunate indeed."

-- Colin Symmonds, President, Physical Therapy Class of 2000

"I would like to thank the Hunter College Physical Therapy Program for providing me with an excellent education and a strong background in physical therapy. The entire staff was truly dedicated and devoted to providing us with the knowledge and skills we need to succeed. The faculty was always understanding to the needs of the students and worked together with us throughout our stay at Hunter."

-- Bayla Tessler, Physical Therapy Class of 2001

"Hunter's PT program is not your typical PT program. While academic and clinical excellence are amongst its primary goals, they are achieved in a warm, friendly, and respectful environment. The student is considered a person too, and this definitely facilitates and eases the rigorous curriculum."

-- Esther Englard, Physical Therapy Class of 2001

"I wanted to thank you for a wonderful open house. I found it to be informative of the close knit and comfortable teaching environment Hunter has to offer. Your words motivated me to acknowledge what’s important in my search for the right physical therapy education. At the open house I realized that Hunter has the setting and educational capability I desire."

-- Unsolicited feedback from open house, October 2001

"I want to say thank you to all of the faculty for the wonderful education I received there. I was one of those students that kept all my notes and textbooks and refer to them often. I love being a physical therapist and I have all of you to thank for making my dream a reality."

-- Mary Lubniewski, Physical Therapy Class of 1999