dpt admissions

cGPA: 3.33 pGPA: 3.13 (retaken classes not averaged) GRE: 153, 151, 4.0 Degree in: Public Health Shadowing hours: 50 I am based in Florida. What schools can I apply to given these stats? all recommendations and advice are appreciated.

Hi Everyone, After graduating from my undergraduate college, I have been grinding non-stop to improve my GPA and wanted to know what else there is I can do to stand out. I have been doing my own dual post-bac program at the local community college and local CSU in my hometown to improve my GPA...

Has anyone heard back from MUSC? They are my number 1 and I was told before the Christmas Holiday!

I am a 2017 graduate with my Bachelors degree in Kinesiology. For the past year and a half, I have been working as a rehabilitation technician with ATI Physical Therapy. I am extremely interested in Physical Therapy and would like to continue my development in that field. However, during my...

Hi all, I'm new to this forum, but I've searched around and did not see anything about this particular question. I started my PTCAS application and added programs I intend to apply to (including Arcadia), but I have not submitted anything yet. However, today I received an email from Arcadia...

So I have a really tough road ahead. I graduated with a BS Kinesiology in 2012. cGPA: 2.68 But I retook some classes at a community college and got B’s (chems and physics) but gpa in community college is a 3.0. I then went to vocational school to become an X-ray tech and hated it the...

Recently, I was dismissed from a DPT program. The program is one of the programs in the country that are going through accreditation process and I was in their first cohort. Currently, my emotions are still raw especially during my faculty meeting, professors stated "That my dismissal in the...

Hey all, So my question is what schools are you aware of that will allow applications from prospective students that have more then 2 prerequisite classes outstanding? I am switching careers (BS and MS in Environmental Studies) and I am currently taking the prerequisite courses. I am...

Hello! So I applied to the UTHSC DPT program last year and didn't get in, but I'm currently trying to do everything I can to become a more competitive candidate- one of them includes moving back to Memphis for a number of reasons. I am currently looking for physical therapy technician jobs in...

Hey guys! I'm currently working on picking a DPT program to attend. I've made pros and cons lists and all but I am still struggling with what will be best for me. Many of the PTs I work with say that it doesn't matter much because they will all prepare me, but it is such a large investment that...

I'm interviewing somewhere next week that apparently gives each of it's candidates a "suggested but optional" opportunity to mean with the department chair. This will be my first in person interview, so I'm a little nervous. What should I say? I don't want to waste her time with dumb questions...

Has anyone heard anything from Chapman? I applied for both the Summer and Fall 2018 cohorts and am eager to hear back, so I can make a decision.

I sent in my applications at the end of August/beginning of September (Usci, Emory & Henry, Rutgers south, creighton, Puget Sound, university of arkansas medical sciences, NYIT, marymount university, franklin pierce, kean, gannon, AT stills, Murphy deming, hampton) and so far I have received...

Hey! Has anyone gotten an admission decision for High Point U yet??? *Impatiently waiting*

So I am trying up most of my pt apps right now. I have yet to take the GRE. 26 y/o 3.66 prereq 3.65 undergrad - exercise science 3 letters of req (Pts) 800 outpatient ortho/ sport 40 inpatient cardio pulmonary/ neuro Extras: aided in 1 research study / Aided in media production for The...

Hello! Currently filling out the 2017-2018 PTCAS application. Many schools have General Psychology as a prerequisite, and then often a second prerequisite will be another psychology/behavioral class. I took General Psychology as an AP class in high school. I put it in as an 'S' for...

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Hey everybody, I was just recently accepted to NIU and wanted to see who else was accepted/attending.

I am a prospective Doctor of PT student. I hold a BA from a top college (3.83 GPA, magna cum laude, phi beta kappa) but I was a non-science major and I need to complete all prerequisite coursework. I am debating enrolling in courses at a state university or community college. Based on your...

I have been roaming the website a while and have a question regarding St Augustine's DPT program. I've called numerous times and I haven't been able to get in touch with admissions. Anyways, I am curious if USA recalculated the GPA in anyway when they are reviewing my application. For example, I...

Do any current students or alumni of NU or NYU have insight into how/why you chose the program, and if it met your expectations? I know the cost, class size, stats, etc. for each school but would appreciate some more anecdotal information if possible. Thanks!

So I've already been denied from LIU Brooklyn and I'm starting to loose all hope after my gpa calc was done Bachelors of science in Exercise Science (knes based) cgpa-2.47 preqgpa.2.87 GRE-155v 148q Hours-800+inpatient working 25 outpatient Letters of rec- 2 professors from touro who I work...

hello everyone, i have applied to 5 schools, i have gotten denied from 2 (NSU, Elon) I am in contact with the university of St.Augustine however, Pacific University and Arkansas state have not answered my Emails. i am applying to the DPT program. i sent my application in july for the fall '17...

Has anyone heard anything from VCU? I applied early decision in August and was deferred to regular decision on September 16th. Any updates/ stats/ info would be great! Thanks!

Hey everyone! I recently went through the entire process and thought that some of my experiences could help everyone out! I'll start with my stats (since that is what everyone is asking about). I have a Cumulative GPA of 3.7 and a Major GPA of around a 3.6. I am currently a Biology Major with...

Has anyone heard back from Mercer's DPT program?

Would it be a bad idea to only apply to schools that do not require the GRE ? I narrowed those searches down to the schools (not requiring the GRE) I would like to attend I had planned on taking my GRE next month , but only two schools I want to go to require the GRE and I think I'll survive...

I am working on my application for the 2016-2017 cycle for physical therapy program and was wondering what other people thought about the essay prompt. It is: "What is professionalism in the context of being a student in a doctor of physical therapist degree program?" I feel like this prompt is...

3.35 GPA , 500+ PT Observations hours and still need to take the GRE I realize my GPA isn't the best , but what are some things I can do to increase my chance. Also, does anyone know of any schools that are known for accepting applicants like myself ? I have been looking to apply to Western ...

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkeaE_uo128l-KU41XcmWPcz5XigcsukP As promised, here are my videos discussing what you should know or become aware of as you start the transition into, or finish the application process for physical therapy school. The four videos in the playlist so far...

Hi all! I am starting my junior year at the University of Pittsburgh in the fall and want to know if you guys think I'm on the right track so far. GPA ~3.4 Pre-req ~3.5 (need to retake Chem II) Need to take GRE's Volunteering: ~50 Hrs at VA outpatient Clinic - About...

I am a third year DPT student, and have started a vlog concerning all things PT school. I have had many requests to shed some light on the process of applying, getting in, and so forth regarding PT school. I'm hoping to discover the most common questions you, as Pre-PT students, have as you're...

Hi, I was looking to apply to NIU, Northern Illinois University, to their DPT program. However, I was looking on the website and they don't have average scores for their GPA etc.. So i was wondering if any of you guys applied and got accepted to the DPT program what were your scores and stats...

GRE: V=151, Q=152, W=4.5 GPA: 3.91, Major: Health Science/Minor: Chemistry Hours in PT experience: 150+ Worked as an assistant for 1 year with medical school professor who teaches rheumatology. Gone on 2 medical mission trips to Nicaragua and Dominican Republic. Volunteer experiences, Global...

I'm looking for advice. If anyone could help me I'd be grateful. Background: cGPA: 3.55 Pre-req GPA between 3.1-3.4 depending on the DPT program (still taking pre-req courses, specifically Physics 1&2 which won't be finished until after my application is sent) I'd love to get into Univ of...

Hey Guys! So I was just offered an interview at Indiana State University which obviously I am going to go but I do not know much about the school or previous students that have gone there. I know that they are still in the accreditation process but I also know they have had at least one class...

Hello everyone, I applied to South College for the summer term that starts in June 2016. I haven't heard anything back yet besides that they have received over 900 applicants and will be accepting 100. I'm just wondering if anyone has heard back or has any new information!

Hello again, I was waitlisted at pitt a while ago and was wondering if anyone was accepted or also waitlisted? If so, what are your stats? I am kind of freaking out about a year off....

hey guys! I just got invited to an interview at Jamestown on April 23rd and after reading some reviews I am not so sure I want to take it. It is not accredited yet but I assume after this years class graduates it will probably be? Also I read that the professors and staff are not exactly up to...

Got waitlisted at ODU. I was wondering if anyone is planning on dropping their placement in the program? Trying to decide whether or not I should get my hopes up. Accepted at Murphy Deming (Mary Baldwin)