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It’s weird that I didn’t receive one. I tried reaching out to them about after seeing that everyone got one, and they just sent a form email that said “Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Army-Baylor Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. You will receive correspondence regarding your application via email. All applicants will receive results by 15 NOV.”
I'm sure they received it- it all goes through PTCAS. Let's hope we hear something soon! I have 5 other interviews scheduled but Army -Baylor is my first pick!
Let’s hope so! Congratulations on landing the other interviews as well!
Thank you so much. You're the best!!!!
Thanks! Yes I received a confirmation email from Army Baylor on September 19th. If I were you I would try calling them instead of emailing and see if you can get a hold of someone that way just to make sure.
Last year when I applied, no one had received an email from the program itself about a confirmation email. To my knowledge this is the first time that confirmation emails have been sent. Like another member said, I would attempt calling the program rather than emailing and see if you get new information through that way. I agree PTCAS and other technology can malfunction, both last year and this my application to Army-Baylor almost was not verified because my GRE test scores were not "Officially Attached" to my application and I had to call several companies (GRE, Army-Baylor, PTCAS) In order for them to get "officially attached" to my application. It probably wouldn't hurt to check the status of your application through PTCAS and make sure that you have met all requirements and that all transcripts/test scores were "officially attached" to your application. I hope that they just forgot or neglected to email you and it's not a bigger issue. Wish you all the luck!
Thank you for your advice! I did attempt to call Army Baylor and the number listed on their APTA directory page actually doesn’t go to them. It just states that it hasn’t been set up and it hangs up on you. As far I know, it’s the only phone number I’ve found that is related them. If anyone else has one, then I’m more than willing to attempt it. I even called actual Baylor University and they gave me the same information, number, and email listed. I’ll definitely start looking at PTCAS as well as GRE to see if anything is happening on their end. I hope it’s nothing, but I don’t want to bet my potential chance of getting an interview on it. Do you think certain email types could’ve lost it? (I.e yahoo, gmail, outlook)
Thank you for the advice! I did try calling the number on their APTA directory page, and it said it was set up but you couldn’t go through with the call and it hung up on me. I even tried calling Baylor University and they didn’t have much of a different answer. They gave me the same information, number, and email that I already had. Like another member said, I may need to like at PTCAS or GRE for information
You might try PTCAS and explain what happpened with others getting a notifocation to be sure there was no "glitch". It may help ease your concerns.
I suppose certain email types could've lost it. Seems like a trivial question but have you checked your spam and junk folders? I am unaware of any other numbers for the program other than the one listed on PTCAS.
Hey! I received my initial email about an interview on a Saturday at about 9 am, I received my second email from the individual who would conduct my interview by email the next day (Sunday) by 8 am.
Its all good. It’s not trivial, I never think to check them until something like this occurs. I did check them and nothing has shown up in there. I did contact PTCAS today via phone call and they couldn’t look into my account because their servers were down. They instructed me to email them and go that route. I may try to call again on Monday now that the clock is ticking.
Hey! I got through to Army Baylor. They told me that admissions received my application and it is under review. So they got it but never emailed me. I don’t know if they are just now reviewing it or if they’ve had it. However, I’m glad they at least have it! Hopefully, they’ll consider interviewing me.
Let's hope this week brings us good news of an interview. Would love to understand their process!
Did anyone contact you yet???? This process can be tricky and complicated.
I'm sure you felt some much needed relief. Now we wait for a response from them. The clock is ticking fast!!!
Absolutely!!! Their long process is driving me crazy. I've heard back from all the other schools I applied to except from Army-Baylor.
If I were in your shoes, I would call Army-Baylor and try to get a hold of them. Secondly, I would go to like a local recruiting office and explain your case to them to see if they can help.
Unfortunately, the process for this program is extremely long, with month-long periods where you will not hear of responses. Last year the program had completed all interviews around early-November, and about two-three weeks later they sent notices to all applicants who would be progressing to Phase II of the admission process. Right now, we are in that awkward transition process until all interviews are conducted, I believe the deadline for interviews is November 15th, so hopefully we hear by end of November-Mid December.
Nothing yet. Looking at past forums it seems people were notified between 11/15-11/16
I think it's around 50 or so
Thanks for reaching out! Which branch are you with? I'm currently Navy so I believe I have to go with one of the Navy slots. However, I read on the Army-Baylor site that you must stick the branch you are currently affiliated with unless the board recommends a different branch. Have you ever heard of anyone switching branches? I love the Navy, but I'm not opposed to switching branches if it improves my chances of being accepted.
I just messaged you!
Hey! I was contacted yesterday as well; it is pretty normal for the healthcare recruiters to call early and want to discuss your application and next steps. Officially we are not supposed to hear anything from the school until Dec 1st, but if it is anything like last year the information coming from the school will be an official "You are moving to the next phase" and it will detail what needs to be done and how a recruiter will contact you, etc. It will also include deadlines for the medical board process and timelines of when the board will meet and when admission acceptances will be announced. I would take any calls coming for an army healthcare recruiter seriously because they will help you through SO much of the process and the medical board portion is long and extensive, so the earlier you start the better! Good luck and congrats to everyone who moved to the next phase!
It's great your recruiter contacted you so early to start the process! Last year I moved states and had to change recruiters in the first two weeks of the process, and it was complicated and made so many of the things I had to get done delayed, I finished the whole process like 5 days before the deadline and I was so stressed. I would not worry too much about your recruiter being an army recruiter, at the end of the day they are a healthcare recruiter that is working with Army-Baylor to get you commissioned/considered for the program. As far as whether you will be considered for Air Force or Navy, to my understanding that is dependent on whether you selected your application to be reviewed by those branches on your PTCAS Application. Hope this helps or someone else can provide more insight!
Just got an email update today that said Navy and Air Force have already contacted their selections so I am only on track for the Army now.
Phase II does not include any fitness test just your typical medical/physical exams, paperwork and fingerprinting!
