My Chances of Getting Accepted

[Kdog]

So I am in the process of applying to PT schools and becoming very nervous. I noticed that there are a lot of threads similar to this one so I thought I should see what you guys think. Do I have a chance?

Overall GPA: 3.47
Science GPA: 3.47
Volunteer hours: ~200hrs
GRE: Verbal: 152 Quantitative: 143 Writing: 3.5 (this is what I am very nervous about)

With a score of 143 on quantitative, with only 17% below, well I am really nervous!

I am trying to apply to as many schools as possible, 14 so far, and I already know I am not getting into 2 of them. I am am thinking about applying to 20 total but as you can imagine it is getting really costly.

What do you think my chances are?

Oh also, I have been submitting my PTCAS applications very close to the due dates. Does this hurt my chances?

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[nicolej5]

yea your quant score is pretty low. but at the same time you never know. if you have good recommendations and essay you will have a shot

 

[Azimuthal]

I'd heavily consider a GRE retake.

 

[qtran]

I got a 150v 147q, then a 154v and 143q so I didn't do really well on the q and when I went to open house I got the overall sense that the programs look mainly at the verbal because according to Arcadia, verbal's a strong indication of how well a student does in the program. So I would just put everything together and send in the application. your gpas and observation hours are strong, you will get interview offers
....just my opinion from experience

 

[Kdog]

Well that's hopeful news qtran. I'll also apply to Arcadia

I would be a lot happier knowing that I was at least considered and rejected rather than having my application immediately thrown in the trash pile because of a low GRE score! Sounds like there is hope.

 

[elkhorn1ac]

I am a sophomore at University of Nebraska right now am likely going to transfer to Creighton for next fall. They have a PT school and if you do well in undergraduate, they like to take their own students. I want to maximize my chances anyway I can. I plan on applying to several PT schools but would love to attend Creighton or UNMC (a lot cheaper). Good idea to transfer?