GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES

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socalboy7 said:
Fresno state is the financially responsible choice. St augustine has its perks such as being in san diego county and being accelerated. I would be a fool to turn down Fresno.
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Doesn't their 75% first time licensure exam pass rate worry you a bit?
That means 1 in 4 dont pass the exam the first time and have to wait another half year to test again (=$ loss). I'm only asking because I am in a similar situation as you.
 
richmond said:
Doesn't their 75% first time licensure exam pass rate worry you a bit?
That means 1 in 4 dont pass the exam the first time and have to wait another half year to test again (=$ loss). I'm only asking because I am in a similar situation as you.
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You are right. That is a big concern of mine as well. One of my interviewers addressed that issue. The school just graduated its first DPT class last year. She said with new DPT programs come these type of issues. She said they are researching on if they should implement changes on the curriculum or if they would change their admissions criteria. But she stated that they are completely committed to raising that number. We will see with the next few graduating classes if they numbers go up, but I was impressed with the program when I went in for the interview.
 
scapps said:
I'm from SoCal originally too! I'll let you know what I think of the campus/area when I'm there next week. I've been to Tacoma a couple times and it seems a little dumpy in my opinion, but supposedly it depends on the area you're in, and I haven't been to the part of town near the campus. I live in Bellevue right now (next to Seattle), and the housing in Tacoma looks more reasonably priced based on what I've seen on Craigslist this week
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Yea, let me know! I would love to hear about all the info you got regarding the program and how the PT fascilities/campus looked. Thanks!
 
ADPT2B said:
I live in Tacoma and it ain't dumpy. But you are right, rent is way cheaper than Seattle or Bellevue. You're really lucky to have gotten in to UPS...They are really demanding. I'm on the alternate list again. So if you want to go live somewhere less dumpy and give your spot to me that would be Aok!. 😉 But seriously, UPS beats UW. I've worked with 3 UPS graduates and live 2 minutes from the campus. They are about helping people and UW is about research.

Oh, and look for apartments/houses in the Stadium district or in the North End right around the college.
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Thanks for the advice as well as I'm completely clueless to the Tacoma area! And I hope you get off that wait list! I'm surprised UPS doesn't interview as it seems most schools do. Nevertheless, as you said, it seems like a solid program and beautiful locAtion.
 
For those of you who are curious, and haven't seen UPS's campus, I was visiting this last weekend and it is absolutely beautiful. I have a friend who is a 2nd year there and he was able to show me around. I am 99% sure I will be attending in the fall.
 
Thought I would post my stats to help those in the future as i didn't have very good undergrad GPA:

University: Sonoma State University and Variety of CCs
Major: Fine Art
Overall GPA: 3.33
Undergrad: 3.1 Post Grad 4.0
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
GRE: 155V 60%, 161Q 80%, 3.5 W

Extra-Curric: 400 Hours volunteer(100 inpatient) in 3 settings, Wound Warriors teaching snowboarding, worked in the outdoors as a whitewater rafting guide for 12 year and taught snowboarding(PSIA level 2) for 5years. A few other small volunteer work in clean up for the environment.

Applied: NAU, University of Utah, Sacramento State, Samuel Merritt, Pacific University(Oregon), Fresno State

Interview: University of Utah, Sacramento State, Samuel Merritt, Pacific University, Fresno State(rejected)

Acceptances: Sacramento State,
Waitlist: University of Utah, Samuel Merritt
Rejections: NAU
 
Calbear009 said:
Thanks for the advice as well as I'm completely clueless to the Tacoma area! And I hope you get off that wait list! I'm surprised UPS doesn't interview as it seems most schools do. Nevertheless, as you said, it seems like a solid program and beautiful locAtion.
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Hi All - Was also accepted to UPS and will be at the reception next Thursday. Right now it's pretty much at the top of my list, so there's a really good chance I'll be starting classes in the fall! Looking forward to meeting others at the reception.
 
socalboy7 said:
You are right. That is a big concern of mine as well. One of my interviewers addressed that issue. The school just graduated its first DPT class last year. She said with new DPT programs come these type of issues. She said they are researching on if they should implement changes on the curriculum or if they would change their admissions criteria. But she stated that they are completely committed to raising that number. We will see with the next few graduating classes if they numbers go up, but I was impressed with the program when I went in for the interview.
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Thanks for the heads up. I will take that into consideration, but with a grain of salt haha.
 
Update: Final Decision :soexcited:
Undergrad: Stockton University
Major: Health Science with a minor in Holistic Health
Overall GPA: 3.78
Pre-Req. GPA: 3.72
GRE: V: 145 Q: 153 AW: 4

Extracurricular: Gymnastics Club Secretary, Holistic Health Club Vice President, Health Science Club, Pre-PT Club, CARE Program Mentor (I help students receive their degrees who have low GPA's and no financial aid), CARE Program Tutor, Habitat For Humanity, Special Olympics Volunteer, Volunteer in Bi-Annual Days of Service at my undergrad school, Dean's List for 5 consecutive semesters, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor's Society

Work: PT Aide, Auntie Anne's Pretzels Cashier, Express Sales Associate, Dairy Quick Ice Cream Server

Volunteer: 537 Hours total; 148 un-paid in sports rehab, 220 paid in sports rehab, 42 in geriatrics, 63 in an elementary school setting, 64 in neuroscience inpatient hospital

Applying: Stockton, Drexel, Temple, Chatham, Florida Gulf Coast, University of Miami, University of South Florida, Emory University, Nova Southeastern - Fort Lauderdale

Acceptances: Nova Southeastern 11/11, Chatham University 11/25, Stockton University 1/21, USF 2/9

Waitlist: Emory 2/11

Rejections: Drexel 1/7

Interviews: Chatham 11/14, Emory 1/15

Attending: USF!🙂
After making a HUGE pros and cons list between Emory and USF (in case I do get accepted to Emory off of the waitlist) I finally decided that USF is a better option for me! I'm so excited I finally made a decision and I can't wait to start in August. This forum has helped me SO much through the application process ever since last July when I began taking the GRE's. Thanks to everyone who helped me and gave me advice and I hope I can help you guys in return if you have any questions 🙂 Good luck to everyone with their acceptances and decisions!!
 
UPDATE: INTERVIEW


University: Queens College
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.45
Pre-Req GPA: 3.15 (thank you physics 😡)
Post-Bach GPA: 3.15
GRE: 150 V 150 Q 4.0 AW (3rd time taken)
Application Submitted: 11/23
Application Verified: 1/4

Observation: 2000+ Outpatient, still need inpatient hours

Applied: Stony Brook, LIU Brooklyn, NYIT

Interviews: SBU (2/12/16), LIU Brooklyn (2/29/16)
Acceptances:
Rejections: NYIT

🙂🙂


 
I'm late to this group but living proof that you don't need a crazy high GPA and can be just shy of a GRE minimum:

University: Swarthmore
Major: Biology
PTCAS GPAs: undergrad: 3.17 <-- orgo killed me, post-bac: 3.96
Total: 3.30
GRE: V 158, Q 149, W 3.5

EC: ultimate frisbee (2 years- then torn ACL), power lifting club, yoga club, multi, Sigma Xi Research Society, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society (post-bac), Bone Builders (post-bac)

PT hours: +600 outpatient, 25 inpatient

Work: PT Aide

Applied: UMES (7/14), Boston U (7/14), MGHIHP (7/14), Northeastern U (7/14)
Interviews: UMES (9/18), MGHIHP (1/30)
Acceptances: UMES, MGHIHP
Rejections: Boston U

Second time applying. Last year I applied super later (think like few days before Nov deadline) to: Arcadia U (waitlisted), UMES (rejected), UMBC (rejected), Thomas Jefferson (waitlisted), Marymount (rejected), LIU-Brooklyn (accepted), Temple (rejected).
I think the earlier application date definitely helped me this time around (though also bringing up my chemistry grade by taking gen chem 2, and my psych grade by taking human dev/growth).
 
Undergrad: UConn
Major: Allied Health Sciences
Minor: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.48
GRE: V: 152 Q: 156 AW: 3.5

Extracurricular: Academics chair for fraternity, Autism speaks fundraising chair

Work: PT Aide ~400 hours

Volunteer: 56 hours acute inpatient, 10 elementary school, 10 birth-to-three home health

Applying: UConn, Sacred Heart, University of Hartford, MCPHS, MGH, UVM

Interviews: Sacred Heart (1/16), MCPHS (Declined)

Waitlist: Sacred Heart

Rejections: MGH, UVM

Acceptances: UConn, University of Hartford

Super pumped about getting in to my number 1 UConn! Don't Sleep on the essay and resume, I'm convinced that's what did it for me
 
RootsofaDandelion said:
I'm late to this group but living proof that you don't need a crazy high GPA and can be just shy of a GRE minimum:

University: Swarthmore
Major: Biology
PTCAS GPAs: undergrad: 3.17 <-- orgo killed me, post-bac: 3.96
Total: 3.30
GRE: V 158, Q 149, W 3.5

EC: ultimate frisbee (2 years- then torn ACL), power lifting club, yoga club, multi, Sigma Xi Research Society, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society (post-bac), Bone Builders (post-bac)

PT hours: +600 outpatient, 25 inpatient

Work: PT Aide

Applied: UMES (7/14), Boston U (7/14), MGHIHP (7/14), Northeastern U (7/14)
Interviews: UMES (9/18), MGHIHP (1/30)
Acceptances: UMES, MGHIHP
Rejections: Boston U

Second time applying. Last year I applied super later (think like few days before Nov deadline) to: Arcadia U (waitlisted), UMES (rejected), UMBC (rejected), Thomas Jefferson (waitlisted), Marymount (rejected), LIU-Brooklyn (accepted), Temple (rejected).
I think the earlier application date definitely helped me this time around (though also bringing up my chemistry grade by taking gen chem 2, and my psych grade by taking human dev/growth).
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When were you rejected from Temple? I've already put my deposit in for MGH, but there were some mix ups with Temple and I haven't a thing from them to date.
 
ZoodleQueen said:
When were you rejected from Temple? I've already put my deposit in for MGH, but there were some mix ups with Temple and I haven't a thing from them to date.
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They made all of their acceptances around middle of november. I had an interview there and had to schedule a phone interview for traveling issues and they told me that they're giving spots to the students that can show up in person and that I might not have an interview because spots will most likely be filled before they will schedule a phone interview with me. Didn't make any sense but it opened better doors for me in the end.
 
ZoodleQueen said:
When were you rejected from Temple? I've already put my deposit in for MGH, but there were some mix ups with Temple and I haven't a thing from them to date.
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I was rejected from Temple in December 2014, applying for the class that started in 2015, so maybe it's a good sign you haven't heard anything yet? Best of luck!!
 
Final Update!

University: Washburn University (Topeka, KS)
Major: Exercise Physiology
GPA: 3.84 (3.79 PTCAS)
pGPA: 3.51 - 3.70
Last 60: 3.84
GRE: 155V, 153Q, 4.5 AW

Volunteer: (450 total) 20 hours home health, 20 hours nursing home, 30 hours outpatient ortho, 380 hours in progress at inpatient as rehab tech.

Applied: Mizzou, U. North Texas, U. South Carolina, Kansas U., Belmont, Missouri State

Extracurricular: Varsity baseball (2 years), multiple intramurals, Exercise Science Club Activities Director, Kinesiology Department tutor, American College of Sports Med. member, Step Up for Down syndrome, Topeka Sharefest, Habitat for Humanity, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Sagamore Honor Society and Washburn community health screenings.

Interviews: Missouri State (9/19), Belmont (11/20), North Texas (1/29), Mizzou (2/13)

Acceptances: Missouri State (9/21), North Texas (2/16), Mizzou (2/16)

Waitlist: Belmont (11/24), KU (1/8)

Rejected: N/A

Attending: Mizzou

Best of luck to everyone still waiting to hear from schools, and best of luck to everyone this coming year.
 
Update Acceptance!!
University: UCF
Major: Pre-Clinical Health Sciences
CGPA: 3.21
PGPA: 3.55
Gre: 157v 159Q 4w
Hours: 50 geriatric outpatient 200 pediatric outpatient 50 inpatient 500 outpatient private practice (currently working as an aide)
Applied: UCF, FIU, Nova, Rocky Mountain U, Boston U, Miami
Interviewed: Miami, Rocky Mountain, UCF, FIU
Waitlist: UCF (declined)
Accepted: Nova, Rocky Mountain, Boston U, FIU (2/17)
 
CSCS206 said:
U P D A T E 2/13:
THE BIG ACCEPTANCE. A few rejections and an interview.
This is my third time applying in-state to the Washington schools. Not surprisingly, I was rejected by UPS and Eastern earlier this month. I was also offered an interview with the University of the Pacific, which I had declined because I had already accepted my offer for Utah and submitted my deposit. And yesterday, I finally heard back from the University of Washington. Didn't make the wait-list (again). No, in fact... I GOT IN!!!! *tears of every emotion imaginable*

So this means two things. First, I will have just lost my $750 deposit to the University of Utah. And second (and most important to others who may be reading this and have also applied to Utah), this means that another spot will be available at the University of Utah. I realize that Utah is an amazing school and I will definitely have some regrets about this in the future, but Seattle is home to my family and that is a large contribution to this decision. That and in-state tuition is much more appealing...

Well, good luck to everybody still reading this. And to those who are still struggling, it pays to be persistent. No matter how challenging the obstacles may appear.

I will be attending the University of Washington!
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University: Lake Washington Institute of Technology*, Bastyr University**
Major: AAS Fitness Specialist*, BS Exercise Science and Wellness**
Overall GPA: 3.45
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95
GRE: 151 V, 152 Q, 4.0 A (first attempt), 150 V, 155 Q, 5.0 A (second attempt)
Volunteer/Observation: Total number of hours: 700+ currently (100+ planned/in-process)
485 hours (3 different outpatient clinics, general ortho), 30 hours (inpatient acute/sub-acute, skilled nursing, geriatrics), 185+ (inpatient acute, children's hospital, pediatrics) ...and a handful of clinical research hours with therapists.

Click for my original post and complete stats for 2015-2016 - GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES

2015-2016 cycle
Applied: Northwestern University, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Samuel Merritt University, University of Utah, University of Colorado, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Pacific University, University of Montana – Missoula, Duke University, Eastern Washington University, Emory University, Loma Linda University, University of Iowa, University of Puget Sound, University of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Chapman University, Idaho State University, University of South Florida, University of Southern California, University of Washington, George Fox University, Washington University of St. Louis
Rejections: Northwestern University (11/20), Western U (12/7), University of Colorado (12/10), University of South Florida (12/17), Samuel Merritt (12/23), Loma Linda (1/21), Eastern Washington University (1/28), University of Puget Sound (2/3), Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (2/11)
Interviews: Mayo School of Health Sciences (11/19 | 2/12), University of Utah (12/7 | 1/14-15), University of Iowa (12/21 | 1/29), University of Montana - Missoula (1/9 | 2/27), George Fox University (1/9 | 2/5), Pacific University (1/22 | 2/27), University of the Pacific (2/2)
Waitlisted: N/A
Acceptances: Nova - Fort Lauderdale (1/13 |declined), University of Utah (1/22 | deposit sent | withdrawing), *University of Washington (2/12 | accepted):soexcited:​

2014-2015 cycle
Applied: Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, George Fox University
Rejections: University of Washington, Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound
Interviews: George Fox University
Waitlisted: George Fox University​

2013-2014 cycle
Applied: Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington
Rejections: University of Washington, Eastern Washington University
Waitlisted: University of Puget Sound​
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Wow congrats!! Three years of applying, you definitely deserved this! Just a quick question, as I am still waiting for schools to get back to me and havent received any acceptances yet. What have you done after every cycle to improve your stats? (in addition to working)
 
MadmaxDPT said:
Update Acceptance!!
University: UCF
Major: Pre-Clinical Health Sciences
CGPA: 3.21
PGPA: 3.55
Gre: 157v 159Q 4w
Hours: 50 geriatric outpatient 200 pediatric outpatient 50 inpatient 500 outpatient private practice (currently working as an aide)
Applied: UCF, FIU, Nova, Rocky Mountain U, Boston U, Miami
Interviewed: Miami, Rocky Mountain, UCF, FIU
Waitlist: UCF (declined)
Accepted: Nova, Rocky Mountain, Boston U, FIU (2/17)
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Congrats !! Do you know where you want to go?
 
RootsofaDandelion said:
I was rejected from Temple in December 2014, applying for the class that started in 2015, so maybe it's a good sign you haven't heard anything yet? Best of luck!!
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Haven't heard a thing from Temple so I called them last week. Said we should hear back LATE spring (unusually long considering I applied in October). I heard an unconfirmed rumor that they filled up and they are remaining actionless in order to skip their supposed 2nd round of interviews.

Not a fan.
 
UPDATES!

University: University of Central Florida
Major: Health Science Pre-Clinical
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76
GRE: Verbal 148, Math 156, writing 4.0

Extra-Curric:
UCF women's club soccer team
UPTA (pre PT club)
Sorority
2 different honor societies

Volunteer:
Knight thon (ucf philanthropy for children miracle network)
MDA
First book (literacy)

Hours: A little over 150 hours within a variety of orthopedic, in-patient, neuro, and aqua...

Applied: UCF, UF, UM, USF, UNF, FGCU, FIU

Acceptances: FIU (2/1) declined, FGCU (2/12) declined, UNF (2/16), UCF (2/22)

UNF and UCF have been my top choices from the start so I am currently between the two... Any help be great! Both have 100% first time pass rates which is what I place a lot of weight on.

I haven't heard back from UF or UM, but I wasn't interested in UM after the interview and I honestly don't know much about UF.

Rejections: USF (email said I didn't meet requirements..)

Interviews: UCF (12/16)
UM (01/15)
FIU (01/30)
FGCU (02/06)
UNF (02/13)

Good luck to everyone! Any advice I would appreciate... Happy to be in this spot but I can't wait to officially know where I'll be going!🙂

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pblover123 said:
Wow congrats!! Three years of applying, you definitely deserved this! Just a quick question, as I am still waiting for schools to get back to me and havent received any acceptances yet. What have you done after every cycle to improve your stats? (in addition to working)
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First off, thanks! Trust me when I say that I understand how much anxiety can go into the waiting game.

As for how I've strengthened my application--my 'improvements' have been very school specific. I tailored my application based on what was very broadly recommended to me by UW after my first application because after my first reapplication, there was "no real weakness," in my application according to UW's advisor.

My first advice would be to start there if you need to reapply. Consult with your admissions advisor to seek their input. Assuming that you meet their recommendations, also discuss this process in your re-applicant essay in a way that suggests 'active improvement,' or something like that. It demonstrates self-awareness, initiative, persistence, and all of that good stuff. It also shows that you know how you can be receptive to feedback.

After the first year, my first objective was to improve my GRE. I didn't improve it much, but I was above the 50%-ranking in the quantitative and verbal section and improved my analytical from a 4.0 to a 5.0. I also graduated, which was more of a contingency upon acceptance in my first eligible year, but still. After that, I sought more clinical hours, specifically in a pediatrics hospital where I observed a variety of therapy populations and settings, including oncology PT and aquatics. I almost doubled my hours as well. This was the missing piece to my clinical experiences, I think.

I found also found a PT with ties to the university who really helped me throughout my application process too. Conveniently, I had been working with her through research--which was my finally point of emphasis on my reapplications. I work in biomechanics research currently and have contributed to several manuscripts and produced a few abstracts which have been featured at regional symposia. I felt like this dimension of my application made me more unique.

However, all of this was specific to my particular situation and what was recommended to me by UW. I did a little but of community service and helped with various fundraisers, but there wasn't much emphasis on that neither in my reapplication nor from advisors. I just wanted to be as "complete," as possible.

Hope this helps. Good luck!
 
butterscotchxx said:
Acceptance Update!

Undergrad: Le Moyne College
Major: Biology
Minors: Chemistry and Psychology
GPA: 3.7
pGPA: 3.6
GRE: 155V 147Q 4.0AW

Observation hours: 80 inpatient/outpatient

Applied: American International, Clarkson, Franklin Pierce, LIU, Mercy, Nazareth, NYIT, Sacred Heart, Sage, Upstate, Thomas Jefferson, Touro, Wheeling Jesuit

Interviewed: LIU, Sacred Heart, Upstate, Wheeling Jesuit, Mercy (declined)
Acceptances: LIU, Sacred Heart, Wheeling Jesuit, Franklin Pierce, Upstate! (2/10)
Rejections: NYIT, Sage
Waitlist: n/a

I will be attending Upstate!
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Even though I'm definitely attending Upstate I figured I'd still update everyone on my other schools!

Accepted to AIC, rejected from Nazareth. Good luck everyone! 👍
 
FINAL UPDATE:

University: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major: Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
PTCAS Cum. GPA: 3.52
PTCAS Pre-req GPA: 3.22 (3.2-3.3 depending on the school)
Last 60 GPA: 3.74

GRE:
Q-147, V-150, AW-4.5 (1st time)
Q-154, V-157, AW-5.0 (2nd time)

Observation Hours:
56 - pediatrics/children’s hospital
188 - inpatient rehab hospital
678 - private outpatient clinic (currently working as a PT Aide)

Extra-curriculars / Work Experience:
Currently working as a wellness trainer at a retirement home / SNF (teaching group exercise classes and conducting one to one training), Biomechanics/Aquatics Lab Research, Sports Fitness/Rehab Volunteer (worked with AT/CSCS), College Intern at my high school’s digital media program, student assistant on campus, Filipino Club

Applied: Azusa, Cal State Northridge, Mount St. Marys, University of the Pacific, West Coast, Western University, UNLV

Interviews: Azusa - 2017 class (2/3/16 - Skype), UNLV (1/22/16), Western University (declined), West Coast (declined)

Acceptances: UNLV (2/11/16 - originally wait-listed in the #1-10 range)

Alternate/Wait-lists: MSMU

Rejections: UOP, CSUN, Azusa

Attending: UNLV (deposit sent 2/17/16)

GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!!!
 
Was accepted to Alvernia. Declined as I will be attending rutgers south. Thought I has withdrawn the app so double checked and now all of my pending applications have been withdrawn
 
Undergrad: The Ohio State University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.76
Pre-Req GPA: 3.79
GRE: 152 Verbal 158 Quantitative 4.0 Writing

Submitted: 9/4
Verified: 9/24

Volunteer: Shadowed 121 hours total (23 inpatient, 98 outpatient)

Applied: Ohio State, Ohio University, Northwestern, NYU, Columbia, Arcadia, Temple

Acceptances: Northwestern (declined), Columbia, OU, Ohio State

Wait list: Arcadia, NYU

Rejections:

Interviews: Columbia (11/20), NYU (11/7), Temple (withdrew), OU
 
UPDATE

University: Florida State University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.68
Pre-Req GPA: 3.65
GRE: 155 V, 151 Q, 3.5 W

Extra-Curric: Sorority, Order of Omega, 3 Honor Societies, Pre-PT Club, Worked at UrgentCare clinic, Dance Marathon, Senior Center, Relay for Life

Observation Hours: about 110 (low on hours, but variety of settings)
40: Rehab Institute of Chicago (Spinal cord center, day rehab, aqua therapy)
20: Podiatry Clinic (orthopedic)
30: Orthopedic Clinic
20: Pediatric neurological therapy (included aqua therapy)

Applied: FGCU, FIU, Northwestern, Nova, UCF, UF, UIC, UNF, USF

Acceptances: Nova, FIU (2/23)

Rejections: Northwestern, UCF

Interviews: FIU (1/30), UNF (2/13)

Waitlist: UIC, UNF, USF (declined)
 
noleDPT2019 said:
UPDATE

University: Florida State University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.68
Pre-Req GPA: 3.65
GRE: 155 V, 151 Q, 3.5 W

Extra-Curric: Sorority, Order of Omega, 3 Honor Societies, Pre-PT Club, Worked at UrgentCare clinic, Dance Marathon, Senior Center, Relay for Life

Observation Hours: about 110 (low on hours, but variety of settings)
40: Rehab Institute of Chicago (Spinal cord center, day rehab, aqua therapy)
20: Podiatry Clinic (orthopedic)
30: Orthopedic Clinic
20: Pediatric neurological therapy (included aqua therapy)

Applied: FGCU, FIU, Northwestern, Nova, UCF, UF, UIC, UNF, USF

Acceptances: Nova, FIU (2/23)

Rejections: Northwestern, UCF

Interviews: FIU (1/30), UNF (2/13)

Waitlist: UIC, UNF, USF (declined)
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Congrats!!
What's your top choice ?
 
Update: Acceptance and Waitlist

Major: Exercise Science
Graduate: MS inHealth Sciences

PTCAS undergrad GPA: 2.83
Official transcript undergrad GPA: 3.39
Master's degree GPA: 3.93
PTCAS Total: 3.02
Self Reported PT Prereq GPA: 3.48 (PTCAS)
Prerequisite GPA using highest grade: 3.6-3.9 depending on school
Last 60 credit hours: 3.85

GPA EXTRAS:
Last 137 credit hour GPA: 3.81
I received very poor grades during my first few years, and have been working incredibly hard trying to fix the damages over the last 5 years.

GRE: 148 (V) 152 (Q) 4.0 (AW)

Extracurricular (~1540 hours): Montana Body Donation Program teaching anatomy to prospective EMTs and massage therapists, Habitat for Humanity, graduate researcher, exercise science club, undergraduate research subject, brazillian jiu-jitsu club, 4 years as a lab assistant in general and advanced anatomy courses.

Volunteer:
~150 hours at various locations (outpatient, inpatient, acute care) including hippotherapy.
~1100 hours of work experience at an outpatient facility.

This will be my 4th year applying to physical therapy school. My first few years weren't so great and it has affected me more than I could have ever imagined. PTCAS averaging grades has been my main killer.

Applying: Many..many many. More than anyone should have too.

Interviews: University of Utah, USciences, UNMC, George Fox

Accepted: UPS, WUSTL (I will probably still be attending UPS, but I am definitely going to look into the program a little bit deeper because I don't know much about it)

Rejected: many without interviews, University of Utah,

Waitlisted: UNMC, USciences, George Fox

If anyone has visited WUSTL's campus or has some insight regarding the program feel free to share 🙂
 
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Congrats!!
What's your top choice ?
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Thank you! I'm not sure! I really enjoyed the interview at FIU and I liked the campus a lot more than I thought I would. I'm going to visit Nova during Spring Break so hopefully that will help me make a decision between the two.
 
RootsofaDandelion said:
I was rejected from Temple in December 2014, applying for the class that started in 2015, so maybe it's a good sign you haven't heard anything yet? Best of luck!!
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Thankfully I have committed to MGH, but I'd still like a solid answer from Temple one way or the other.
 
turtlot said:
Submitted: 11/10/15
Verified: 11/16/15

University: University of Houston
Major: Kinesiology-Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.39
Pre-Req GPA: 3.23 (PTCAS)
GRE: 147 V, 152 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: 700+ hours in community service (ranging from desk secretary in hospitals to wellness fairs to ALS Association to helping feed homeless individuals), PT/OT officer for Allied Health Professions Society, member of the UH Tennis Club, Metropolitan Volunteer Program Member of the Month, Allied Health Professions Society Member of the Year, Allied Health Professions Society Officer of the Year, Dean's List, President's List

Volunteer: 140 (Orthopedic Outpatient), 14 (Outpatient Sports Medicine), 41 (Inpatient Rehabilitation Department), 25 (Inpatient Floors)

Applied: AT Still University, Creighton University, Des Moines University, George Washington University, Midwestern University-Glendale, Sacred Heart University, Stony Brook University, Thomas Jefferson University, University of North Texas Health Science Center, University of the Incarnate Word

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews:
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Update!

University: University of Houston
Major: Kinesiology-Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.39
Pre-Req GPA: 3.23 (PTCAS)
GRE: 147 V, 152 Q, 4.0 AW (highest attempt)

Extra-Curric: 700+ hours in community service (ranging from desk secretary in hospitals to wellness fairs to ALS Association to helping feed homeless individuals), PT/OT officer for Allied Health Professions Society, member of the UH Tennis Club, Metropolitan Volunteer Program Member of the Month, Allied Health Professions Society Member of the Year, Allied Health Professions Society Officer of the Year, Dean's List, President's List

Volunteer: 140 (Orthopedic Outpatient), 14 (Outpatient Sports Medicine), 41 (Inpatient Rehabilitation Department), 25 (Inpatient Floors)

Applied: AT Still University, Creighton University, Des Moines University, George Washington University, Midwestern University-Glendale, Sacred Heart University, Stony Brook University, Thomas Jefferson University, University of North Texas Health Science Center, University of the Incarnate Word

Interviews: University of the Incarnate Word (1/23)

Waitlists: University of the Incarnate Word (2/2)

Acceptances: University of the Incarnate Word (2/12)

Rejections: Des Moines University, Sacred Heart University, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Stony Brook University


For those who are concerned about their "low" GPAs, I just want to let you know that it is possible! This is my first attempt applying to PT school and I got into my top choice school! I want to advise students to do their research on PT programs before applying. Make sure the school's goals align with your goals and will help you become the PT you envision yourself to be. All of this data and information is available on PTCAS 🙂
 
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navybluedreams said:
just got the VCU rejection letter in the mail today
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I haven't heard anything from them yet. I am pretty content with my decision to attend ODU anyway. Personally, I liked the faculty and facility much better!
 
Just accepted the offer at MGH Institute and put in my deposit! I'm excited but honestly I am more anxious now than I was during the whole application process. :wideyed:

I'm a non-traditional student and now my whole life is about to change. This ish just got real...

University: San Francisco State University
Major: B.S. Kinesiology, M.S. Kinesiology (in progress)
Overall GPA: 3.74
Pre-Req GPA: 3.81
Post-bac GPA: 3.75
GRE: V: 160; Q: 153; A: 4.5 (best from each section)

Extra-Curric: 6 yrs. personal training working with special populations, human anatomy lab assistant, grad assistant for anatomical kinesiology, Phi Theta Kappa honor society

Certifications: ACSM CertifiedPersonal Trainer, Functional Movement Screen Level 1, TRX Qualified Trainer, AHA BLS

Volunteer: 150 hours inpatient acute care hospital, 230 hours outpatient orthopedic

E-submitted: 10/27/2015

Verified: 12/04/2015

Applied: University of Pittsburgh, MGH, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, University of Washington (withdrew application), University of the Pacific

Interviews: University of the Pacific (1/29/16), George Washington(1/08/16), MGH Institute (2/06/16)

Waitlist: University of Pittsburgh

Rejections: N.A.

Acceptances: MGH Institute (scholarship)
 
Kona7 said:
I haven't heard anything from them yet. I am pretty content with my decision to attend ODU anyway. Personally, I liked the faculty and facility much better!
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I don't remember, but when did you say you were accepted to ODU? Would you mind sharing your stats?
 
Kona7 said:
I haven't heard anything from them yet. I am pretty content with my decision to attend ODU anyway. Personally, I liked the faculty and facility much better!
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Take that as a good thing! Rejection letters were pretty much sent out all at once, and I don't think they have informed their accepted students yet. Keep your fingers crossed!
 
krissybear said:
Do you mind me asking what were your stats? Why do you feel you were rejected? I didn't apply to VCU but still waiting to hear back from ODU
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I don't remember my exact numbers, but my stats weren't very competitive in comparison to what VCU generally accepts.
pGPA- 3.2ish
cGPA- 3.5ish
GRE: 152V, 152Q 4.0 AW
I had 3 outstanding LORs and observed a plethora of different settings.
But historically VCU is very numbered-based. They accepted applicants who have high GPAs and high GRE scores, , and frown upon retaken courses. I knew from the get go that I was at a disadvantage, so I wasn't all too surprised.
 
navybluedreams said:
Take that as a good thing! Rejection letters were pretty much sent out all at once, and I don't think they have informed their accepted students yet. Keep your fingers crossed!
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I know a good number of people who have been accepted, so I am not going to get my hopes up.

krissybear said:
I don't remember, but when did you say you were accepted to ODU? Would you mind sharing your stats?
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ODU 12/17

PTCAS Cumulative GPA: 3.92
PTCAS Math and Science GPA: 3.98 no retakes and a few science classes completed at a CC after I graduated from JMU
GRE: Verbal: 150, Quant: 154 AW:3.5

Extra-Curricular:
-Member of the small coed cheer team for Hawaii Pacific University 2010-2011 (won NCA college nationals in 2011).
-Service learning experience at the Explore More Discovery Museum.
-Anatomy TA
-2 Honor Societies: Phi Kappa Phi & National Society of Leadership and Success

Certification:
-Functional Movement System-Level 1

Observation hours/Work: 75-Outpatient (unpaid), 27-Inpatient rehabilitation (unpaid) & 3,800 from working as a PT tech in an outpatient clinic specializing in sport and spine injuries.
 
The Ohio State University
GPA: 3.81
Pre-req: 3.67-3.74
GRE: 153 V 156 Q 4.0 AW

Applied: OSU, Toledo, UNC, OHio University, Youngstown State
Interviews: OU and Toledo
Waitlist: OSU, Toledo, OU
Rejected:
Accepted: YSU-declined- (12/9), University of Toledo (2/15), The Ohio State University (2/26)
 
University: UC Irvine (Class of 2015)
Major: Biological Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.3
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4
GRE: V 159 / Q 161 / AW 5.0
Extra-Curriculars: Youth Leader for Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement (5000+ hours, over 15 years), Camp Kesem Outreach Coordinator and Counselor (500 hours, 2 years), District Convention Chair (Circle K International, 2500+ hours, 4 years), CHOC ED Volunteer (250 hours), Tutor (2 years), Medical office assistance (2 years), PhiDE Philanthropy Chair (1 year), Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
Awards: Deans Honors List, Circle K International Outstanding Service Award
PT Hours: 1500 outpatient (as a PT aide), 50 inpatient and home health

Applied: WesternU, USC, Chapman, CSULB, SDSU
Interviews: WesternU (Declined)
Acceptances: USC 🙂
Waitlist: CSULB (Keeping my fingers crossed!!)
Rejections: SDSU
 
I haven't heard anything from UOP yet.. Does anyone know if they still have more interview dates?
 
UPDATE: ACCEPTANCE! 😀
University: California State University, Long Beach
Major: Kinesiology - Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.79
Pre-req GPA: 3.61
GRE: 159 Verbal, 154 Quantitative, 5.5 Analytical Writing

Observation: 700 Outpatient hours at a private clinic (working as a PT aide for 2 years ongoing), 172 Outpatient hours at a hospital clinic, 172 Inpatient acute rehab
Work: Ongoing 4 years as a Swim Instructor/city recreation employee
Awards: Dean's List, President's List, VA 100 Hour Volunteer Award, City Employee of the Month
Licenses: Water Safety Instructor (WSI), First Aid for Public Safety Personnel, Bloodborne Pathogens Training, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
Letters of Rec: 2 PT's, 1 from Professor in Major, 1 from Supervisor (required for CSULB)

Applying: CSULB, CSUN, Chapman, CSU Fresno
Acceptances: CSU Fresno, CSULB
Rejections:
Waitlisted: CSULB, CSUN
Interview: CSU Fresno (1/30)

So pumped for PT School!!! 😀
 
Where do you think you
SuperSwimming244 said:
UPDATE: ACCEPTANCE! 😀
University: California State University, Long Beach
Major: Kinesiology - Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.79
Pre-req GPA: 3.61
GRE: 159 Verbal, 154 Quantitative, 5.5 Analytical Writing

Observation: 700 Outpatient hours at a private clinic (working as a PT aide for 2 years ongoing), 172 Outpatient hours at a hospital clinic, 172 Inpatient acute rehab
Work: Ongoing 4 years as a Swim Instructor/city recreation employee
Awards: Dean's List, President's List, VA 100 Hour Volunteer Award, City Employee of the Month
Licenses: Water Safety Instructor (WSI), First Aid for Public Safety Personnel, Bloodborne Pathogens Training, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
Letters of Rec: 2 PT's, 1 from Professor in Major, 1 from Supervisor (required for CSULB)

Applying: CSULB, CSUN, Chapman, CSU Fresno
Acceptances: CSU Fresno, CSULB
Rejections:
Waitlisted: CSULB, CSUN
Interview: CSU Fresno (1/30)

So pumped for PT School!!! 😀
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Where do you think you will go? Fresno or Longbeach. As far as living I think Long Beach would be better than Fresno.
 
Big 12 out if state school or small instate local school? Taking into consideration experience, connections and education besides debt.
 
California93950 said:
Where do you think you




Where do you think you will go? Fresno or Longbeach. As far as living I think Long Beach would be better than Fresno.
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I was accepted first to Fresno, and then I was moved from the waitlist to receiving an acceptance from Long Beach. Most definitely, I chose Long Beach as it was my number #1 school. After going to Fresno's interview, I was quite impressed by their program, and their faculty is comprised of therapists that are so passionate about the school, PT in general, and the students of course. The same goes for Long Beach as I was able to meet some of the faculty when I was going to school there in undergrad, and I really love the area as well. Can't wait to start! 😀
 
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