2016-2017 Texas Applicants

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

Hello!

I tried to get a thread like this going earlier this summer but hopefully now that more people applied, there will be more response. In the spirit of two similar threads for 2015-2016 and 2014-2015 that helped me A LOT, I thought it would be great to have a thread like this to get the conversation going between Texas Applicants this cycle.

Here are my stats:
First time applicant
cGPA: 3.94
pGPA: 3.97-4.0
Last 60: 3.9
Science: 3.98

GRE: 153V, 160Q, 4.5AW

Hours: 83 outpatient ortho, 46 inpatient nursing, 36 inpatient neuro, 40 outpatient aquatic and 1 hippo therapy. Total: 206

EC: a couple of volunteering hours in diverse local organizations, small group leader in a christian organization, Cultural ambassador, orientation leader for the office of international program

Rec: 2 PTs, 1 prof, 1 supervisor

International student from the Republic of Congo

Applied: 08-10, verified 08-22
Applied to: TWU-Houston, Texas State, Angelo State, UTMB and UNT

** latest update (Dec. 2nd)**

Interviews:
UNT (09/30)
UTMB (11/04)
ASU (11/11)
Tx State (11/18)

Acceptances:
TWU (10/07)
UNT (10/11)
UTMB (11/08)
ASU (11/17)
Tx State (12/01)

I feel good about my stats; I think now I want to focus on really showing the admission committee that I am more than just numbers and that I have a true and genuine passion for the field. I'm also hoping to hear from my top school (Texas State)

Has anybody applied/been accepted to these schools? Has anybody interviewed with UTMB and/or UNT and can provide some insight?

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[futureptihope]

Cumulative GPA - 3.54
Pre-Req GPA - 3.22
GRE - 160 V/ 157 Q/ 3 W
350 observation hours - 1 outpatient, 1 inpatient, 1 acute care in-patient
Extracurricular activities - Veterans club member, Strength and Conditioning club member, ASCM Certified PT, actively employed as a trainer at a gym for the last year, will have my Certified Strength and Condition Specialist certification by December.

I'm in the process of taking Bio 2 and hope to get an A. I'm also re-taking A&P 1 as I got a C+ the first time (took over 4 weeks in the summer - mistake!) and I'm fairly certain I'll get an A as I took A&P 2 from the same instructor. I'm hopefully my pre-req GPA will go up a bit, but I don't think it'll be much.

I applied to these programs:
UNT
UTSW
UTEP
UTHSC - San Antonio - applied before early offer
UTMB - Galveston
Texas State

I'm applying as an out-of-state applicant, however, I was born and raised in Texas. I joined the military after high school and spent 4 years as a combat medic. I'm looking to move back due to free school (Hazelwood Act) and to be closer to family - which I mentioned in school-specific essays. I am a veteran and Texas State had quite a few question relating to veteran status, so I'm wondering if they give priority to veterans?

Submitted 9/3
Verified 9/8

How long after your verification did you get and interview offer at UNT?

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

Yes I remember the veterans question in the Texas State app.. hopefully it helps you out!!

I got the email from UNT that they received my application on Aug. 24th and I got the interview invitation on Thursday (Sept. 8th), so about 2 weeks later.

 

[jblil]

International student from the Republic of Congo

Slightly off-topic, but I worked in your country in the mid-1990s, before the fall of Mobutu. I thought I was living inside a "Mad Max" movie...

 

[kdhdpt]

I applied to UNT as well as an out of state applicant! I too got an email that they received my application August 24th but didn't get anything about an interview so I guess I can go ahead and assume the worst.

My stats are:
cGPA: 3.88
Self reported pre req: 3.78
500+ hours of observation/internship
Highest GRE scores: 155 V & 146 Q (I hate math) 4.5 AW, even though they don't consider this

The only pre-req I don't have an A in for UNT is Physics 1 & 2, I got B's in both of those. Haven't calculated my last 60 hours but 12 hours (Physics 1 & 2 and Biomechanics) of the last 60 are Bs the rest are As.

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

I applied to UNT as well as an out of state applicant! I too got an email that they received my application August 24th but didn't get anything about an interview so I guess I can go ahead and assume the worst.

My stats are:
cGPA: 3.88
Self reported pre req: 3.78
500+ hours of observation/internship
Highest GRE scores: 155 V & 146 Q (I hate math) 4.5 AW, even though they don't consider this

The only pre-req I don't have an A in for UNT is Physics 1 & 2, I got B's in both of those. Haven't calculated my last 60 hours but 12 hours (Physics 1 & 2 and Biomechanics) of the last 60 are Bs the rest are As.

Nooooo I wouldn't assume the worst, especially since I feel like you have really good stats!!

Also UNT interviews for the longest time, I think their last interview date is in February so it's still very early in the cycle for them.

Where else did you apply?

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

Slightly off-topic, but I worked in your country in the mid-1990s, before the fall of Mobutu. I thought I was living inside a "Mad Max" movie...

Oh wow really ?! That's awesome, especially since 9 times out of 10 people have no idea where my country is and never heard of it ahah.

You should definitely come again! I myself haven't been home in 3 and a half years but I know Congo has developed a whole lot since the mid-90s and we now have a lot to offer

 

[kdhdpt]

Nooooo I wouldn't assume the worst, especially since I feel like you have really good stats!!

Also UNT interviews for the longest time, I think their last interview date is on February so it's still very early in the cycle for them.

Where else did you apply?

I'm from Georgia so I applied at all but two programs in the state! I just figured since they had rolling admissions I would've heard something by now, but it is still very early.

 

[ClassOf17Whoop]

Institution: Texas A&M University
Major: Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
Pre-Req GPA: 3.87
Last 60 GPA: 3.94
GRE: 164V/158Q/4.0W

Hours: 105 outpatient (orthopedic), 40 inpatient (SNF), 40 inpatient (geriatric sub-acute rehab, same place as SNF), 41 inpatient acute-care hospital, 7 hours of outpatient while studying abroad in Australia

EC's: ~500 hours of volunteer work, 480 of those as a camp counselor for 4 years in row

References: Two PTs and one professor in my major

Applying (in order of preference): TWU *tied with* TX State, UTHSCSA, UNT, UTSW

E-Submitted: 08/25 Verified: 08/29

**Last edit: Jan. 31**

Acceptances: UNT, TWU, UTHSCSA

Waitlist: UTHSCSA

Rejections: Texas State

Interviews: UNT 10/21, UTHSCSA 11/04, Texas State 11/18, UTSW 01/09 (Declined)

I feel like I have a good shot at all of them, but I don't know!

 

[RiceOwl02]

Hello!

I tried to get a thread like this going earlier this summer but hopefully now that more people applied, there will be more response. In the spirit of two similar threads for 2015-2016 and 2014-2015 that helped me A LOT, I thought it would be great to have a thread like this to get the conversation going between Texas Applicants this cycle.

Here are my stats:
cGPA: 3.94
pGPA: 3.97-4.0
Last 60: 3.9
Science: 3.98

GRE: 153V, 160Q, 4.5AW

Hours: 83 outpatient ortho, 46 inpatient nursing, 36 inpatient neuro, 40 outpatient aquatic and 1 hippo therapy. Total: 206

EC: a couple of volunteering hours in diverse local organizations, small group leader in a christian organization, Cultural ambassador, orientation leader for the office of international program

Rec: 2 PTs, 1 prof, 1 supervisor

International student from the Republic of Congo

Applied: 08-10, verified 08-22
Applied to: TWU-Houston, Texas State, Angelo State, UTMB and UNT
Interviews: UNT (09-30) and UTMB (11-04)


I feel good about my stats; I think now I want to focus on really showing the admission committee that I am more than just numbers and that I have a true and genuine passion for the field. I'm also hoping to hear from my top school (Texas State)

Has anybody applied/been accepted to these schools? Has anybody interviewed with UTMB and/or UNT and can provide some insight?

Where did you do your undergrad?

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

Institution: Texas A&M University
Major: Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
Pre-Req GPA: 3.87
Last 60 GPA: 3.94
GRE: 164V/158Q/4.0W

Hours: 105 outpatient (orthopedic), 40 inpatient (SNF), 40 inpatient (geriatric sub-acute rehab, same place as SNF), 41 inpatient acute-care hospital, 7 hours of outpatient while studying abroad in Australia

EC's: ~500 hours of volunteer work, 480 of those as a camp counselor for 4 years in row

References: Two PTs and one professor in my major

Applying (in order of preference): TWU *tied with* TX State, UTHSC, UNT, UTSW

E-Submitted: 08/25 Verified: 08/29

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews:

I feel like I have a good shot at all of them, but I don't know!

I feel like your stats are great!

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

Where did you do your undergrad?

I'm a senior at Sam Houston State; what about you?

 

[thofmann]

University: University of Arizona
Major: Business Administration (prereqs taken post-bachelor's)
Cum GPA: 3.27
Pre-req GPA: 3.82 (PTCAS) - 4.0 (for schools which replace)
Last 60 GPA: 3.906
GRE: 163Q 152V 4.0AW (highest between 2 tests, otherwise 163Q, 150V, 4.0AW for highest single test)
Hours: 1800 outpatient orthopedics as a technician, 100 inpatient hospital, 40 outpatient neurology, 30 outpatient pediatrics/aquatics; total: 1970 hours

Volunteering: Consultant/event showcase representative for a non-profit working with refugees, Feed My Starving Children volunteer, Hospital Rehab Department volunteer

Recommendation Letters: 2 PTs, 1 academic, 1 personal

Applying: TWU, Angelo State, UTEP, TTUHSC, A.T. Still, NAU, will also be applying to St. Augustine-Austin
PTCAS application submitted: 8/30; Verified: 9/6

Interviews: Update: TTUHSC - 9/30, Angelo State - 11/18

The part making me somewhat nervous is my cumulative GPA. After I found the career that suited me, I've been more motivated and have done better in school.

 

[RiceOwl02]

I'm a senior at Sam Houston State; what about you?

I am a senior at Rice University.
Major: Kinesiology Sports Medicine
cGPA: 3.71 (3.74 according to Rice)
self-reported pre req GPA: 3.63 (got a B- in Chem I including lab and a B in physics I lecture only)
Last 60 hrs GPA: 3.85
GRE: 150 Q, 150 V, 4 AW (never have been great at standardized tests, but it's only slightly lower than the average at TWU)
Hours: 145 outpatient (pediatrics, neuromuscular, orthopedic, sports medicine), 21 inpatient (neuropathy)

Extracurricular: I play volleyball at Rice University so that takes up about 22 hours a week or more depending on travel. I have volunteered at the Houston Food Bank, volleyball clinics, and Alumni Golf Fundraisers. I also have honors such as President's Honor Roll, Honor Athlete, Arthur Ashe Jr. Sport Scholar, and Jameson Fellow of American Decorative Arts.

Recommendation letters: 2 PTs and 1 professor in major. I expect all of these to be pretty great letters as I have gotten to know all of these people very well.

Applying to TWU and UNTHSC (#1 choice).
My application was submitted 9/5 and verified on 9/11. The schools received the application today.

I'm pretty nervous because my pre req GPA isn't as high compared to the others on this forum, but it isn't necessarily bad either. The B- in Chem is what really brought it down.

UPDATE 12/13
Accepted to TWU Houston

Update 1/10
UNT interview (2/3)

Update 2/21
Accepted to UNT

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

I am a senior at Rice University.
Major: Kinesiology Sports Medicine
cGPA: 3.71 (3.74 according to Rice)
self-reported pre req GPA: 3.63 (got a B- in Chem I including lab and a B in physics I lecture only)
Last 60 hrs GPA: 3.85
GRE: 150 Q, 150 V, 4 AW (never have been great at standardized tests, but it's only slightly lower than the average at TWU)
Hours: 145 outpatient (pediatrics, neuromuscular, orthopedic, sports medicine), 21 inpatient (neuropathy)

Extracurricular: I play volleyball at Rice University so that takes up about 22 hours a week or more depending on travel. I have volunteered at the Houston Food Bank, volleyball clinics, and Alumni Golf Fundraisers. I also have honors such as President's Honor Roll, Honor Athlete, Arthur Ashe Jr. Sport Scholar, and Jameson Fellow of American Decorative Arts.

Recommendation letters: 2 PTs and 1 professor in major. I expect all of these to be pretty great letters as I have gotten to know all of these people very well.

Applying to TWU and UNTHSC (#1 choice).
My application was submitted 9/5 and verified on 9/11. The schools received the application today.

I'm pretty nervous because my pre req GPA isn't as high compared to the others on this forum, but it isn't necessarily bad either. The B- in Chem is what really brought it down.

I think you have good stats! Let me know if you hear anything!

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

Is anybody going to the UNT interview in 2 weeks?

 

[RiceOwl02]

Is anybody going to the UNT interview in 2 weeks?

Thanks! Do they do the interviews in waves typically? I was hoping I would hear back from them as quickly as you, but I don't know if I'll be quite as lucky.

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

Thanks! Do they do the interviews in waves typically? I was hoping I would hear back from them as quickly as you, but I don't know if I'll be quite as lucky.

I don't know what their interview schedule is like because their email only mentioned the September 30th date. However, on their website I think I saw that they interview until Jan/Feb. so there definitely are more interview dates coming!
Hoping you hear from them soon!

 

[outofdaloop]

University: UT Austin
Major: Exercise Science
Last 60 credit Hours: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8ish-3.9ish
Cumulative: 3.62
GRE: 152V 145Q 4.0AW

Observation Hours:
-148 Acute Care Hospital (Geriatrics, Oncology, ICU, Ortho)
-123 Outpatient (Functional Manual Therapy)
-66 hours at a private practice out-patient facility. (mostly ortho and some vestibular).
-16 Nero Clinic
-16 Ortho outpatient clinic
-9 Sports Medicine facility.
-Just got a job at an out patient facility where they have a aquatic therapy! plan to put in at least 80 hours before i apply to my last school. (Total: 458 Hours)

Clubs/Activities:
- Avid Yogi (40).
- Volunteered at Chiropractic clinic that had a hydrorox pool for aquatic therapy as well (40.)
- Member of school's Kinesiology club. (15)
- Vietnamese Student Association ( even though i'm not vietnamese lol) (70.)
- Boys and Girls club (20).
- American Cancer Association (104).
- Volunteered to create a youth center at my church. (60)
- Played soccer in my city's soccer association. (90).
- member of Phi Theta Kappa honor's society. (16)
- volunteered at my community college's tutoring center as an adminsitrative clerk. (115)
(Total: 570 Hours)

Certifications/Honors: CPR, Honor Roll (University), The president's list (community college), admission to honor's society, american cancer society excellent service award, and the president's volunteer service award.

Applying: UNTHSC, TWU, and Texas State.

Interviews:
Date of email for interview received: Texas State (11/9), UNTHSC (1/26)
Date of Interview: Texas State (11/18), UNTHSC (2/3)

Waitlisted:
Date waitlisted: TWU (12/14)
Date off waitlist: TWU (2/10)

Date waitlisted: UNT (2/21)
Date off waitlist: UNT (4/3)

Rejections:
Texas State (11/7)

Accepted:
TWU (2/10)
UNTHSC (4/3)

I'm from Texas and plan on staying here for PT school, anyone else from Texas? lol Also, any advice to strengthen my application? I would really appreciate it.

 

[latissimus dorsi]

Yay Texas school folks! I'm glad I found you. Thanks for starting this thread, beyoutiful_sunshine.

Here's my stats:

Undergrad: George Washington University
Major: Bio
Cum GPA: 3.55
Pre req GPA: 3.35
Last 60 hours: 3.62
GRE: V157, Q 154, 5.0 AW
Hours: 80 outpatient ortho, 40 acute inpatient, 30 skilled nursing, 60 outpatient hand therapy, 700 sports performance/fitness/wellness outpatient as a tech
Recommendation letters: 2 PT, 1 Professor, 1 coworker

PTCAS e-submit verification: 8/24

Schools that I'm applying to: TTUHSC, UNTHSC, TWU, UTSW, UTMB-Galveston, Texas State University, Angelo State University

I have an interview with Texas Tech coming up.

 

[Dai]

Nice to meet you guys! Hope we can all keep each other updated!

Undergrad: University of Houston
Major: Kinesiology - Exercise Science (Health Professions)
Cum GPA: 3.7
Prereq GPA: 3.34
GRE: 151 W 152 Q 4.5 Writing
Hours: 200+ hours worked as a tech in a private practice, 50 hrs volunteered in acute-care inpatient setting.
Relevant experience: PT tech experience, involved in LAM disease research independent study to assess effects of exercise on women with LAM.
Extracurriculars: 1st degree black belt in taekwondo, president of pre-health campus organization for non-science majors, building supervisor at campus recreation center, worked at orphanage overseas in India, side-walker at equestrian therapy clinic for disabled children, attained first aid/ CPR certification, taught summer school at local tutoring center and worked closely with mentally/physically disabled students.

JUST SENT IN MY APPS TO...

Texas: Hardin-Simmons, UNT, UIW, UTMB, Texas Tech, USA, TSU, TWU
California: Mount St. Mary's University
Louisiana: UL-Shreveport, UL-New Orleans
Illinois: Midwestern University - Downer's Grove

INTERVIEWS SO FAR: Hardin-Simmons, UIW, Midwestern University - Downer's Grove

ACCEPTANCES: UIW (12/01), Hardin-Simmons (12/12, Alternate)

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

The part making me somewhat nervous is my cumulative GPA. After I found the career that suited me, I've been more motivated and have done better in school.

It's true that your cGPA is more on the low end but your others are GREAT! Have you thought about applying to Texas State (San Marcos) ? they only look at 3 GPAs: Pre-Req, Math&Science and last 60 hours; which would make you a very strong applicant. I met with an advisor/admission committee member and was told that so I'm very sure of this information.
Their deadline is on October 3rd so that's 2 weeks away which would give you time to write their supplemental essay if you wanted. Also they don't do rolling admission so even if you apply on October 2nd you would have the same chances as someone who applied a month ago

Yay Texas school folks! I'm glad I found you. Thanks for starting this thread, beyoutiful_sunshine.

I have an interview with Texas Tech coming up.

You're very welcome! Hopefully we can help each other Congrats on scoring an interview! When is it?

My interview is this Friday! Please wish me luck!

Good luck on your interview !! Let us know how it went!

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

I'm from Texas and plan on staying here for PT school. Also, any advice to strengthen my application? I would really appreciate it.

I think you have good stats and a good chance at scoring an interview with Texas State. I met with an advisor/admission committee member and she was telling me how they use a graduate formula to select their interviewee and in terms of GPA they only look at math&science, last 60 and pre-req; SO you're definitely a strong applicant

I know Texas State won't start looking at applications until Oct.3rd as they don't do rolling admissions and we most likely won't hear from TWU until they make their decisions in December so we're in for a long wait, lol

 

[latissimus dorsi]

I think you have good stats and a good chance at scoring an interview with Texas State. I met with an advisor/admission committee member and she was telling me how they use a graduate formula to select their interviewee and in terms of GPA they only look at math&science, last 60 and pre-req; SO you're definitely a strong applicant

I know Texas State won't start looking at applications until Oct.3rd as they don't do rolling admissions and we most likely won't hear from TWU until they make their decisions in December so we're in for a long wait, lol

When does tx state send out interviews?

 

[hopefulpt1]

I submitted 7/28 verified 8/01

cGPA 3.93
pGPA 3.93

1800 outpatient ortho/sports (aide for 1.5 years)
90 general outpatient
20 acute care ICU, heart, trauma
20 neuro

EC: EXSC club, community outreach, phi beta kappa, presidents list etc.


TX schools I'm applying to: Angelo state,UTSW


Would love to hear yalls thoughts. Good luck to everyone!

 

[RiceOwl02]

Has anyone attempted to email the UNTHSC dpt admissions office? I emailed them about a week ago with a question and they still haven't responded so I just wanted to see if anyone else here is having a similar problem.

 

[outofdaloop]

I think you have good stats and a good chance at scoring an interview with Texas State. I met with an advisor/admission committee member and she was telling me how they use a graduate formula to select their interviewee and in terms of GPA they only look at math&science, last 60 and pre-req; SO you're definitely a strong applicant

I know Texas State won't start looking at applications until Oct.3rd as they don't do rolling admissions and we most likely won't hear from TWU until they make their decisions in December so we're in for a long wait, lol

Thanks for your positive outlook, it's very refreshing and much needed! lol

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

When does tx state send out interviews?

I called a while back asking if they had rolling admissions and the answer was no. So since their deadline is coming up in 2 weeks (October 3rd), I'd say we won't hear before then.
According to their website, their deadline to notify applicants of interview status is November 4th and their interview date is set up for November 18th.

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

Has anyone attempted to email the UNTHSC dpt admissions office? I emailed them about a week ago with a question and they still haven't responded so I just wanted to see if anyone else here is having a similar problem.

No I haven't. Have you tried calling them? That's usually a quick way to get an answer

Thanks for your positive outlook, it's very refreshing and much needed! lol

You're very welcome!

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

I submitted 7/28 verified 8/01

cGPA 3.93
pGPA 3.93

1800 outpatient ortho/sports (aide for 1.5 years)
90 general outpatient
20 acute care ICU, heart, trauma
20 neuro

EC: EXSC club, community outreach, phi beta kappa, presidents list etc.


TX schools I'm applying to: Angelo state,UTSW


Would love to hear yalls thoughts. Good luck to everyone!

Wow! You have great stats and LOTS of hours

 

[Hopefulham]

Does anyone know if UTSW has rolling admissions or reviews apps after their deadline? I didn't initially apply to UTSW but I am thinking about writing their essay (already have one of them done) and sending it in. Thanks!!

 

[outofdaloop]

Quick question:

For UNTHSC, do they only look at the last 60 hours gpa and the prerequisite gpa? I'm looking at their PTCAS file online right now and I noticed that they only address those two gpas on their GPA requirement section.

 

[thofmann]

It's true that your cGPA is more on the low end but your others are GREAT! Have you thought about applying to Texas State (San Marcos) ? they only look at 3 GPAs: Pre-Req, Math&Science and last 60 hours; which would make you a very strong applicant. I met with an advisor/admission committee member and was told that so I'm very sure of this information.
Their deadline is on October 3rd so that's 2 weeks away which would give you time to write their supplemental essay if you wanted. Also they don't do rolling admission so even if you apply on October 2nd you would have the same chances as someone who applied a month ago

Thanks! That's really good insight. I will double check but I believe the only thing deterring me from Texas State is they measure Last 60 GPA only from your bachelor's degree (whereas schools like Angelo State and TWU take any post-baccalaureate). Mine was on the lower end but in a totally different curriculum since I'm non-trad. I may contact them to see since sometimes they have exceptions not listed on the website. Thanks again!

 

[latissimus dorsi]

Does anyone know if UTSW has rolling admissions or reviews apps after their deadline? I didn't initially apply to UTSW but I am thinking about writing their essay (already have one of them done) and sending it in. Thanks!!

It's non rolling but their deadline is 12/1 so you still have some time.

 

[Hopefulham]

It's non rolling but their deadline is 12/1 so you still have some time.

Thank you!!

 

[Dai]

Does anyone know if TWU requires you to send your official transcripts and GRE to PTCAS and THEN to TWU? I was confused when I saw the requirements... (I don't understand how you would request to send a GRE score with the same code to two things...) but that's alot of work!

 

[latissimus dorsi]

Does anyone know if TWU requires you to send your official transcripts and GRE to PTCAS and THEN to TWU? I was confused when I saw the requirements... (I don't understand how you would request to send a GRE score with the same code to two things...) but that's alot of work!

Yes to transcript. No to gre. I asked about it also.

 

[Mayadison]

University: Texas A&M College Station
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.42 (definitely an upward trend though, freshman year got me)
Pre-req GPA: 3.56
GRE: 158 Q, 160 V, 3.5 W

Hours: 160 in 2 different outpatient clinics

Extra Curricular: Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity (held leadership positions), Texas A&M Psychology Club, Texas A&M Cupcakes (Service organization), Big Event Service day, Volunteer at Phoebes Home, Texas A&M Liberal Arts Dean's List.

Applied: Texas Tech, Texas State, UNT, UTMB, UTHSC-SA, UTSW

Interviews: So far I have an interview at Tech this Friday September 30th!

I also applied early admission to UTMB but got deferred to regular application :/

 

[bcbritton12]

Hello!

I tried to get a thread like this going earlier this summer but hopefully now that more people applied, there will be more response. In the spirit of two similar threads for 2015-2016 and 2014-2015 that helped me A LOT, I thought it would be great to have a thread like this to get the conversation going between Texas Applicants this cycle.

Here are my stats:
cGPA: 3.94
pGPA: 3.97-4.0
Last 60: 3.9
Science: 3.98

GRE: 153V, 160Q, 4.5AW

Hours: 83 outpatient ortho, 46 inpatient nursing, 36 inpatient neuro, 40 outpatient aquatic and 1 hippo therapy. Total: 206

EC: a couple of volunteering hours in diverse local organizations, small group leader in a christian organization, Cultural ambassador, orientation leader for the office of international program

Rec: 2 PTs, 1 prof, 1 supervisor

International student from the Republic of Congo

Applied: 08-10, verified 08-22
Applied to: TWU-Houston, Texas State, Angelo State, UTMB and UNT
Interviews: UNT (09-30) and UTMB (11-04)


I feel good about my stats; I think now I want to focus on really showing the admission committee that I am more than just numbers and that I have a true and genuine passion for the field. I'm also hoping to hear from my top school (Texas State)

Has anybody applied/been accepted to these schools? Has anybody interviewed with UTMB and/or UNT and can provide some insight?

When did you submit [email protected] PTCAS app to UNT. I am waiting to hear back.

 

[Dai]

When did you submit [email protected] PTCAS app to UNT. I am waiting to hear back.

bcbritton12 it looks like from the stats she applied 8/10 and verified on 8/22. Sorry if I just jumped in -- I don't know if you needed to know right away!

 

[webulu]

I'll get in on this action too:

Undergrad: Rice U
Major: Civil Engineering
Overall GPA: 3.53 (between undergrad and post-bac)
Pre-req GPA: 3.73
GRE: 163V, 164Q, 5AW

Hours: 100 outpatient ortho, 100 inpatient acute care, 20 neuro rehab

EC: 2nd Career - 3 yrs in consulting, 2 in engineering, Captain of college Ultimate Frisbee Team, O-week advisor, undergraduate research in atmospheric chemistry (2nd author on 1 paper, 1 presentation)
Rec: 2 PTs, 1 prof

Verified 08-22
Applied to: TWU-Houston, Texas State, Angelo State, UTMB, UNT, UCA, and UTHSCA
Interviews: UTMB (12.9?)

The waiting is killer - haven't heard back from any other schools and it is 10 more weeks before my one scheduled interview. I still have a couple prerequisites outstanding for a few schools and I hope that won't count against me too much. Holler at /RiceOwl02

Best of luck to everybody on the thread.

 

[Flamingo10]

I'm also applying in Texas for this application cycle, and this is also a second career for me.

Undergrad: UNLV
Major: Political Science and German
Undergrad GPA: 3.5
Last 60: 3.79 (3.81 after Academic Update)
Pre-req GPA: 3.72 (3.76 after Academic Update)
GRE: V 158 Q 147 W 5.0

Hours: 112 total - 40 outpatient, 40 inpatient (assisted living), 10 inpatient hospital, 16 home health, 6 acute care

EC: Hospital Volunteer (before doing PT observation hours), a few yearly volunteer events with my company, competitive amateur weightlifter, German Club member
Honors: Honors College, Dean's List, Outstanding Graduating Senior in German

Recs: 2 PTs, 1 professor, and my current supervisor

Submitted on 8/30, Verified on 9/5

Applied to: TWU-Houston, UTMB, TX Tech, UTSW, TX State, and UNT

Interviews: TX Tech 9/30, UNT 2/3

Rejections: UTMB, TX State, TWU, UTSW, Tech

Acceptances: UNT 2/21

 

[outofdaloop]

When did you submit [email protected] PTCAS app to UNT. I am waiting to hear back.

Make sure you've also paid the 35$ fee or else they won't look at your application until you do so (just in case you haven't).

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

Quick question:
For UNTHSC, do they only look at the last 60 hours gpa and the prerequisite gpa? I'm looking at their PTCAS file online right now and I noticed that they only address those two gpas on their GPA requirement section.

I think so, but I could be wrong!

Interviews: So far I have an interview at Tech this Friday September 30th!

Good luck! Looks like several people on SDN will be at that interview

When did you submit [email protected] PTCAS app to UNT. I am waiting to hear back.

Dai is right, my app got verified on the 22nd, and I got an email saying they had received my complete application on the 24th. I had sent the supplemental fee a while back, right after I e-submitted, but before it got verified.

Interviews: TX Tech 9/30

Congrats on getting an interview with Texas Tech! Good luck !!

Interviews: UTMB (12.9?)

The waiting is killer - haven't heard back from any other schools and it is 10 more weeks before my one scheduled interview. I still have a couple prerequisites outstanding for a few schools and I hope that won't count against me too much. Holler at /RiceOwl02

Best of luck to everybody on the thread.

Congrats on the UTMB interview! I'm interviewing there in November and I'll tell you how it goes.
And yes, I feel you! It looks like by december we should have heard from all of our schools but the wait in the meantime is a killer !!

 

[bcbritton12]

bcbritton12 it looks like from the stats she applied 8/10 and verified on 8/22. Sorry if I just jumped in -- I don't know if you needed to know right away!

Guess I should have read it a bit more thorough haha sorry

 

[DPThopeful14]

University of Texas at Austin
Undergrad cGPA: 3.00
Post Bacc GPA: 3.82
Total GPA: 3.12
Science and Math: 3.28
Science: 3.53
Self-reported Prereq GPA: 3.85

GRE: 161 V, 150 Q, 3.5 AWA

Observation: 48 in an acute inpatient rehab hospital, 58 in an independent outpatient ortho clinic. (I know this isn't a lot, but all of these hours were done after I graduated while working a 9-5. Not an excuse, but I'm continuing to add more hours)

I'm a non-traditional applicant so I've been working full time in a non-related field in the 2+ years since I've graduated.

Extras while in school: Worked part-time job for 3.5 years, member of pre-pt club, on a committee for the black business students association. Worked the same full time job during each summer break.

Volunteer: Reading coach in a title 1 elementary, worked a coding camp for foster children.

 

[ejdaniel2017]

Texas A&M University - Kinesiology
Undergrad cGPA: 3.48
Last 60 Hours: 3.56
Math and Science: 3.40
Self Reported Prereq GPA: 3.18
GRE: 159 Q, 147 V, 4.5 AWA

Observation: 76 outpatient freestanding clinic, 42 outpatient industrial health, 60 inpatient acute care

Work: Supervisor at part time job on campus for 2.5 years, referee for city youth league

Extracurriculars: Pre-PT society, class councils/traditions organization, volunteer with outpatient orthopedic hospital clinic, 5 hours a week with church youth group, internship for 2 summers with church youth group, multiple mission trips including 2 medical mission trips to Kenya and Dominican Republic

Applied: TWU, UNT, UTSW, Texas Tech, Texas State, Angelo State, UTHSCSA, UIW

Submitted 8/02, verified 8/04

PTCAS prereq's are low but they vary from school to school so some schools it looks a little better. Any encouragement or advice on how to strengthen my app for next year if I need to apply again. Just looking for what other people think about my chance of getting an interview.

 

[zachzam9294]

Here goes

my stats:
undergrad: U of Houston
culm. GPA: 3.71
Science/Math GPA: 3.53

GRE: 156V, 155Q, 4.0AW

Hours: 103 outpatient/inpatient mixed, 46 pediatrics. Total: 149

EC: Hotel and Transportation Coordinator and Secretary for Adaptive Athletics, a disabled sports organization committee (basically a one year internship), Personal Trainer for Campus Recreation, Fitness Floor Supervisor for Campus Recreation, Competing Powerlifter/safety officer for UH Powerlifting team

Rec: 2 PTs, 1 prof/coordinator of my internship, 1 personal training client

Applied: 08-12, verified 08-18
Applied to: TWU-Houston, Texas State, UTMB, Texas Tech, UTHSC at SA, and UNT. Out of state at University of Indianapolis and University of Illinois at Chicago
Interviews: Texas Tech (09-30) and UTMB (11-04)


My application is defiantly quality not quantity. Hoping I can convey the importance of my experiences (mainly my internship and personal training) at the current interviews. UTMB, Texas Tech, and UNT are my top three!

Does anyone have any advice for the upcoming Tech interview?

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

Observation: 48 in an acute inpatient rehab hospital, 58 in an independent outpatient ortho clinic. (I know this isn't a lot, but all of these hours were done after I graduated while working a 9-5. Not an excuse, but I'm continuing to add more hours)

Yeah that must be quite a challenge.. have you thought about nursing homes that might have observation hours options during the weekends?

PTCAS prereq's are low but they vary from school to school so some schools it looks a little better. Any encouragement or advice on how to strengthen my app for next year if I need to apply again. Just looking for what other people think about my chance of getting an interview.

I think you stand a chance !! Your GPA is right around average. Your pGPA is a little bit on the low end, but not every school looks at it!
I see you applied to UIW, I know private schools have GPA ranges that are a little bit wider so that increases your chances. I hope you hear from a program!

Interviews: Texas Tech (09-30) and UTMB (11-04)

Hey, I'll be at that interview too!

 

[Mayadison]

This may be a dumb question, but is bringing a portfolio/printed resume and transcript to an interview necessary. I know this is a required thing for business and job interviews, but wasn't sure about pt school.