Hey everyone,
I just thought it may be valuable for some to hear some info I have learned in the application process, so hopefully you won't make the same mistakes I did. I have applied the last 3 years, have been wait-listed at several different schools, but still have not been accepted. I have seen pretty clearly the error in my ways, and will again be applying next admission cycle. 4th Times a charm right?
1. Apply as early as possible. This is especially true if the school has a rolling admissions cycle.
2. Retake all classes you have C's in. This is true for most all schools. I have talked with several admissions counselors about my application, and they have said having more than one C on your transcript really hurt your chances.
3. Your core science GPA is incredibly important, and you need to do well in these classes. Despite having good grades in statistics, psychologies, etc, my core science GPA really hurt my chances.
4. Take advantage of the PTCAS financial waiver if you can qualify for it. For me personally, I am a recent college graduate struggling to make ends meet just like millions of others. The waiver was an incredible help for my finances.
5. Get to know the faculty of the schools you are applying to.
6. Being a well-rounded individual does not make up for average academic stats. Right now, it seems the minimum to get an acceptance letter in PT School would be a 3.3 Overall, 3.3 Prereq, 151 Verbal, ??? Quant. Several administrators have told me your quant score doesn't particularly matter. Study verbal hard.
7. If you don't meet the minimum school requirements, don't bother applying. It really is a waste of money. Your application will be discarded.
8. Retake courses at your local community college. Check first to see if they are accepted, but from my experience where you take the course does not matter as long as you get an A in it.
Hear are my stats:
Overall GPA: 3.03
Pre-Req GPA: 3.25
Verbal GRE: 149
Math GRE: 156
Hope this helps.
Scott
I just thought it may be valuable for some to hear some info I have learned in the application process, so hopefully you won't make the same mistakes I did. I have applied the last 3 years, have been wait-listed at several different schools, but still have not been accepted. I have seen pretty clearly the error in my ways, and will again be applying next admission cycle. 4th Times a charm right?
1. Apply as early as possible. This is especially true if the school has a rolling admissions cycle.
2. Retake all classes you have C's in. This is true for most all schools. I have talked with several admissions counselors about my application, and they have said having more than one C on your transcript really hurt your chances.
3. Your core science GPA is incredibly important, and you need to do well in these classes. Despite having good grades in statistics, psychologies, etc, my core science GPA really hurt my chances.
4. Take advantage of the PTCAS financial waiver if you can qualify for it. For me personally, I am a recent college graduate struggling to make ends meet just like millions of others. The waiver was an incredible help for my finances.
5. Get to know the faculty of the schools you are applying to.
6. Being a well-rounded individual does not make up for average academic stats. Right now, it seems the minimum to get an acceptance letter in PT School would be a 3.3 Overall, 3.3 Prereq, 151 Verbal, ??? Quant. Several administrators have told me your quant score doesn't particularly matter. Study verbal hard.
7. If you don't meet the minimum school requirements, don't bother applying. It really is a waste of money. Your application will be discarded.
8. Retake courses at your local community college. Check first to see if they are accepted, but from my experience where you take the course does not matter as long as you get an A in it.
Hear are my stats:
Overall GPA: 3.03
Pre-Req GPA: 3.25
Verbal GRE: 149
Math GRE: 156
Hope this helps.
Scott