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Hi all!
I am sorry in advance.. this post is long.. BUT
I am creating this thread in hopes that it will not only help others who are in the same position, but bring love, light and encouragement to those who are struggling with this whole DPT program process.
I recently graduated last May(2019) with my Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology. My senior year I went back and forth with the idea of applying, because I felt like it was rushed, TOO much was going on with my last year during undergrad, I hadn't fully prepared for the GRE and by GRE wasn't everything and a bag of chips. I was literally petrified, because I feared being rejected. So, I applied anyways to two schools and received rejection letters for both. My GRE was horrid and I knew it. From that point on I decided that I'd just try again and better my application. From May to November, I personally struggled with being motivated to do anything PTCAS related. I didn't retake the GRE, but I was retaking a couple courses that I didn't do well in during undergrad and began working as a rehab tech at an outpatient facility. Long story short, a lot went on last year and I made the decision not to apply during the 2019-2020 cycle.
I took the time to self reflect and figure out if PT was what I was truly passionate about and if I could see myself doing that for many years and I can! I will be applying during the 2020-2021 cycle.
My stats:
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.2
GRE: (Taking in April or May)
pGPA: (changing.. retaking some prereqs currently)
Observation Hours/ Tech/Rehab Aid Hours: 600+ Inpatient, 400+ Outpatient
3 LOR from PTs
Founder of an Organization, Executive Board member of organizations and clubs during undergrad
Any advice or encouragement helps! Thank you and good luck to everyone!
I am sorry in advance.. this post is long.. BUT
I am creating this thread in hopes that it will not only help others who are in the same position, but bring love, light and encouragement to those who are struggling with this whole DPT program process.
I recently graduated last May(2019) with my Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology. My senior year I went back and forth with the idea of applying, because I felt like it was rushed, TOO much was going on with my last year during undergrad, I hadn't fully prepared for the GRE and by GRE wasn't everything and a bag of chips. I was literally petrified, because I feared being rejected. So, I applied anyways to two schools and received rejection letters for both. My GRE was horrid and I knew it. From that point on I decided that I'd just try again and better my application. From May to November, I personally struggled with being motivated to do anything PTCAS related. I didn't retake the GRE, but I was retaking a couple courses that I didn't do well in during undergrad and began working as a rehab tech at an outpatient facility. Long story short, a lot went on last year and I made the decision not to apply during the 2019-2020 cycle.
I took the time to self reflect and figure out if PT was what I was truly passionate about and if I could see myself doing that for many years and I can! I will be applying during the 2020-2021 cycle.
My stats:
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.2
GRE: (Taking in April or May)
pGPA: (changing.. retaking some prereqs currently)
Observation Hours/ Tech/Rehab Aid Hours: 600+ Inpatient, 400+ Outpatient
3 LOR from PTs
Founder of an Organization, Executive Board member of organizations and clubs during undergrad
Any advice or encouragement helps! Thank you and good luck to everyone!