“New York City school built by personal trainers for trainers, with NASM, ACE, ACSM, and NSCA certification prep.”
Focus Personal Training Institute (FPTI) is a nationally accredited personal trainer school in New York City licensed by the NY State Education Department. It offers a 600-hour Personal Training Master Course and shorter certificate programs, preparing graduates for NASM, ACE, ACSM, and NSCA certifications.
International Students
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
What's inside
OPT → H-1B conversion rates by nationality (FOIA-sourced)
Top H-1B alumni employers and median sponsored wage
Need-blind / meets-full-need policies for international applicants
ISSO contact, I-20 processing times, and SEVP certification
International-only scholarships and CSS Profile rules
English proficiency requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE)
Rankings
Admissions
Admissions Insights
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
What's inside
ED, EA, and RD acceptance rates with applied/admitted counts
Acceptance rate broken down by country of origin
Application portal and admissions snapshot narrative
Letters of recommendation, supplemental essay, interview policies
Requirements notes and academic prerequisites
Direct admissions contact email and phone
Cost & Financial Aid
Cost & Aid Intelligence
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
What's inside
Named scholarships with eligibility and value (incl. international-only awards)
Need-aware vs. need-blind policy for international applicants
Financial aid notes and methodology
Mandatory health insurance cost and plan name
Net-cost estimate for your family income bracket
Campus Life
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
What's inside
Clubs and societies count, named sports, traditions list
Housing notes (beyond the freshman-housing-required flag)
Academic culture and student-life highlights
City integration and off-campus context
Academics & Programs
Personal Training
Hands-on personal training programs from foundations to advanced concepts.
Personal Training Master Course (600 hours)Personal Training Foundations (150 hours)Advanced Concepts in Personal Training (300 hours)
Highlighted Programs
Personal Training Master Course
600-hour flagship program with extensive hands-on training; Title IV funded.
Personal Training Foundations
150-hour part-time friendly program covering the essentials of launching a career as a personal trainer.
Advanced Concepts in Personal Training
300-hour continuing education program in advanced modalities, functional anatomy, and sports performance.
Career Outlook
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
