California Applicants DPT 2017-2018

[SR_DPT]

Hello everyone! I thought I would create a "California Applicant" thread for 2017-2018 cycle. Feel free to post your stats, interview invitations, acceptances, and rejections, so that way we all aren't in the dark. Good luck to everyone and I look forward to hearing from other California applicants.


University: Cal State Fullerton
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
Post Bachelors GPA: 3.9


Volunteer: 500+ hours in outpatient orthopedic and 150+ pediatric

Applied (submitted apps in July): Western U, Chapman, Azusa Pacific, CSULB, & CSUN


Acceptances:


Rejections:


Interviews: Western U

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[mrdpt9000]

No GRE?

 

[SR_DPT]

No GRE?

Feel free to post GRE or anything else you would like to share.

 

[mjp1795]

University: California State University, Long Beach
Major: BS in Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.84
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76
GRE: 156 Q, 149 V, 4.5 AW

Extra-Curric: Southern California Special Olympics Volunteer, Orange County Food Bank Volunteer

Observation: Aide at Outpatient Facility (Adult Day Health Care, Child Development Program, Aquatics): 1780 hours, Aide at Private Outpatient Clinic: 230 hours, Volunteer at Skilled Nursing Facility: 150 hours

LOR: 1 outpatient physical therapist, 1 inpatient physical therapist, 1 major professor

Applied: Chapman, WesternU, CSULB, CSUN, CSU Fresno, CSU Sacramento, UNLV, NAU, Rocky Mountain, Regis, Mount St. Mary's
Acceptances: Mount St. Mary's (12/12), Chapman-Summer (1/5)
Rejections:
Interviews: Rocky Mountain (waitlisted May '18), WesternU (1/18- declined), UNLV (1/19), Regis (1/26- declined), NAU (1/26-declined), CSU Fresno (1/27-declined), CSU Sacramento (2/3)

 

[JazzKid26]

Ah yes! I am glad someone started this. Good luck to everyone!

University: UCLA
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: LGBT Studies
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4-3.6
GRE: 162V, 162Q, 5.0AW

Extra-Curric: College Marching Band (4 years), Student leader in a pro-bono primary care clinic in Mexico (2 years), Volunteer for a Filipino health organization (2 years), Studied Spanish Abroad in Spain (3 months), Server at a Chain Restaurant (1 year)

Observation: PT Aide at an outpatient private practice (400 hours), Volunteer in inpatient hospital (50 hours), Volunteer in outpatient hospital clinic (80 hours)

LOR: 2 PTs (worked under both as a PT aide) , 2 professors (LGBT studies + Microbio; the latter directly sent to 1 school), 1 employer (general manager of restaurant)

Applied: 9 Schools. USC, UCSF/SFSU, Samuel Merritt, Cal Fresno, Northridge, Northwestern, New York Medical College, Temple, Columbia
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: N/A
Interviews: New York Medical College (Oct), Temple (Nov), Columbia (Nov)

 

[Hinges]

University: American Military University
Major: BS with Honors in Sports and Health Science: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.65-3.75
Pre-Req GPA: 4.00
GRE: Not taking it, stationed in Japan so it is hard to fit it into my schedule.

Extra-Curric: United States Air Force: Nepal and Hurricane Sandy Humanitarian, Air Force Sergeants Association, Japan River Clean Up, Japan Special Olympics Volunteer, Life Rolls On, Meals On Wheels, Coast Guard Remembrance Run, Enlisted Four, Fayetteville Road Clean Up, Personnel Training Leader (Air Force), Keesler Special Olympics Assistant, Personal Trainer 7 years, Worked at Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron 2.5 years, NASM/NCSF/NESTA Certificaitons.

Observation: 200 Hours in Outpatient (acute/chronic/neurological settings)

Achievements: Air Force Infodom Award, NCO of the Quarter, Air Force Airman of the Quarter, Associates in Electronics System Technology (Air Force), 43rd Air Lift Award, Distinguish Graduate from Tech School, BMT Graduation, Dean's List (5x)

LOR: 2 outpatient Physical Therapists, 1 Captain from the Air Force, 1 MSgt from the Air Force

Applied: Loma Linda University, Thomas Jefferson University, Pacific University, Toledo, University of Evansville, University of South Florida, Gannon University (Irie and Ruskin), Utica College, Saint Francis University, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Daemon College, Arkansas University, University of Scantron, American International College,

Acceptances:
Rejections:
Interviews: Loma Linda University (9/6), Thomas Jefferson University (10/5)

 

[rectumwarts]

Interviews: Loma Linda University (9/6), Thomas Jefferson University (10/5)

I had an interview the 29th for LLU. Odd hearing them saying that was the first day of interviews since they had one the 6th it seems.

 

[Hinges]

Sorry, my interview was actually on the 13th. I wasn't the first either, the other days were taken up before me. However, my situation was totally different from yours and I had to do a Skype interview since I am stationed in Japan. Maybe face to face interviews started the 29th? How did your interview go?

I had an interview the 29th for LLU. Odd hearing them saying that was the first day of interviews since they had one the 6th it seems.

 

[deleted875774]

**UPDATED**: Hello everyone! Good luck in this process

University: San Jose State University
Major: BS in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Rehabilitation Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.369
Pre-Req GPA: depends on the school (3.2-3.4)
GRE: V 150, Q 147 AW 3.5

Extra-Curriculars: Currently work as a trainer/PT aide at an outpatient clinic, President of the Pre-PT Club, Head Intern in Biomechanics Lab, Worked on a research project in Biomech. Lab working with schools gymnastics team, Volunteered at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto for one year, Volunteered at an outpatient clinic in San Diego over the summer, Volunteered at an outpatient clinic in Los Gatos for a semester, Volunteered in an Emergency Department at a hospital in San Diego

Observation Hours: 400+ in outpatient (neuro/pediatrics/womens health/cancer/ortho/geriatrics/sports), 91 inpatient (TBI, neuro)

Achievements: Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society

LORs: 1 outpatient PT, 1 inpatient PT, 2 major professors (biomechanics & clinical ex. phys)

Applied: University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Touro College (Bayshore/Manhattan), Arkansas State University, Columbia University, NYIT, Creighton University, Western University of Health Sciences, USC, Chapman University, & Regis University

Acceptances: Touro College (Manhattan) 12/14

Rejections: UNT, NYIT, Columbia University, Chapman University, & Regis University

Interview Invites: Creighton University 1/19 (declined), Western University 2/7 (declined)

Waitlisted: USC 2/16

 

[Abudara]

Hello everyone! Good luck in this process

University: San Jose State University
Major: BS in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Rehabilitation Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.369
Pre-Req GPA: depends on the school (3.2-3.4)
GRE: V 150, Q 147 AW 3.5

Extra-Curriculars: Currently work as a trainer/PT aide at an outpatient clinic, President of the Pre-PT Club, Head Intern in Biomechanics Lab, Worked on a research project in Biomech. Lab working with schools gymnastics team, Volunteered at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto for one year, Volunteered at an outpatient clinic in San Diego over the summer, Volunteered at an outpatient clinic in Los Gatos for a semester, Volunteered in an Emergency Department at a hospital in San Diego
Observation Hours: 400+ in outpatient (neuro/pediatrics/womens health/cancer/ortho/geriatrics/sports), 91 inpatient (TBI, neuro)

Achievements: Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society

LORs: 1 outpatient PT, 1 inpatient PT, 2 major professors (biomechanics & clinical ex. phys)

Applied: University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Touro College, Arkansas State University, Columbia University, NYIT, Creighton University, Western University of Health Sciences, USC, Chapman University, & Regis University

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews:

I have very similar stats, also went to SJSU and majored in Kin with an emphasis in rehab sciences

BS in Kinesiology
cGpa 3.42 (ptcas calculated)
pGPA 3.15 to 3.4 depending on the school

GRE: 151 Verbal, 156 quant, 3.5 AW

LoRs: 2 PTs I aide for (should be strong letters) and former ex phys professor

Hours: 30 inpatient (SNF), 1200 as outpatient PT aide, 20 hours in outpatient vestibular rehabilitation. 3 settings total

Extracurriculars: Research assistant volunteer in a sports psych research study, volunteer coach for children in underserved communities, admin in on campus bodybuilding group.

Applied to: CSU Sacramento and CSU Northridge, Mt St Mary's, University of St. Augustine

schools outside of CA: Touro Nevada, Midwestern Glendale, AT Still, Franklin Pierce AZ

No rejections, interviews or acceptances yet.

 

[mrdpt9000]

University: California State University, Fullerton
Major: Kinesiology
PTCAS Overall GPA: 3.32
Pre-Req GPA: 3.60-3.75
GRE: 149V 156Q 4.0 AWA (Before-Sept. 15 schools) | 155V 159Q 4.0 AWA (After-Sept 15 schools)

Letters of Recommendation: 1 licensed PT from orthopedic, 1 licensed PT from VA, 1 professor from Biology department

Observation Hours: Outpatient: Orthopedic (405 hours) | Inpatient: Veterans Affair Subacute (77 hours), Skilled Nursing Facility (25 hours)

Extra-Curricular: Medical Office Front Desk (1 year), Server for catering company (February 2017-present)

Volunteer: Hospital Help Desk (1 month)

Applied: CSU Long Beach, CSU Northridge, CSU Fresno, CSU Sacramento, Loma Linda, Mount St. Mary's, UNLV, West Coast, Western University, Chapman

Soon to be applied: USC, SDSU

Interviews: TBD

Rejections: TBD

Acceptances: TBD

 

[SR_DPT]

Seems like everyone applied to CSUN on this thread, which is my top choice!

 

[wictorwictor]

University: CSULB
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.25
Pre-Req GPA: 3.24
GRE: 150 V, 154 Q, 4.5 Writing


Volunteer: 400 outpatient orthopedic clinic, 40 outpatient VA general orthopedic, 40 inpatient VA SCI, stroke, geriatric, etc.

Extra Curricular: Service Fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. Hundreds of hours doing community service ranging from helping those who are homeless in skidrow, to marathons. A few to name, Midnight mission, HANDS on International, Life Rolls On, LA Food Bank.

Applied: Mount St. Mary's


Acceptances: Mount St. Mary's!


Rejections: N/A


Interviews: N/A

 

[mrdpt9000]

University: CSULB
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.25
Pre-Req GPA: 3.24
GRE: 150 V, 154 Q, 4.5 Writing


Volunteer: 400 outpatient orthopedic clinic, 40 outpatient VA general orthopedic, 40 inpatient VA SCI, stroke, geriatric, etc.

Extra Curricular: Service Fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. Hundreds of hours doing community service ranging from helping those who are homeless in skidrow, to marathons. A few to name, Midnight mission, HANDS on International, Life Rolls On, LA Food Bank.

Applied: Mount St. Mary's


Acceptances: Mount St. Mary's!


Rejections: N/A


Interviews: N/A

What?! Congrats!!!! Sorry, I'm shocked cause they sent your acceptance out so early. May I ask when they sent it out to you? Also were you ED? Thanks!

 

[mrdpt9000]

Seems like everyone applied to CSUN on this thread, which is my top choice!

I went to their DPT informational session and apparently, they rank you according to your GPA and GRE scores. They do NOT look at the other requirements.

 

[SR_DPT]

I went to their DPT informational session and apparently, they rank you according to your GPA and GRE scores. They do NOT look at the other requirements.

The admissions coordinator told me they look at everything. This is the break down she gave me at the informational session.
30% of application: Undergrad GPA
30% of application: Pre Rec GPA
20% of application: GRE
20% of application: LOR & Hours

 

[SR_DPT]

University: CSULB
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.25
Pre-Req GPA: 3.24
GRE: 150 V, 154 Q, 4.5 Writing


Volunteer: 400 outpatient orthopedic clinic, 40 outpatient VA general orthopedic, 40 inpatient VA SCI, stroke, geriatric, etc.

Extra Curricular: Service Fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. Hundreds of hours doing community service ranging from helping those who are homeless in skidrow, to marathons. A few to name, Midnight mission, HANDS on International, Life Rolls On, LA Food Bank.

Applied: Mount St. Mary's


Acceptances: Mount St. Mary's!


Rejections: N/A


Interviews: N/A

Congrats on your acceptance! So happy for you!

 

[mrdpt9000]

The admissions coordinator told me they look at everything. This is the break down she gave me at the informational session.
30% of application: Undergrad GPA
30% of application: Pre Rec GPA
20% of application: GRE
20% of application: LOR & Hours

Sorry, you are correct. I guess what I meant to say was that the essays as well as the hours (it's either you complete the minimum or you don't) do not matter as much. Were you at the most recent informational session (few weeks ago)?

 

[SR_DPT]

Sorry, you are correct. I guess what I meant to say was that the essays as well as the hours (it's either you complete the minimum or you don't) do not matter as much. Were you at the most recent informational session (few weeks ago)?

Oh that makes sense now. Lol. I was not. I live like 2 hours away from northridge so I wanted to go before PTCAS opened up, so I believe i went to the session in late may if not early June. Is CSUN your top choice also?

 

[PT_Student_123]

Majors: B.S. General Biology, University of California: San Diego
Prereq, Overall GPA, and Last 60 Units: pGPA: ~3.7-3.8, cGPA: 2.96, last 60 units: 3.8
GRE: 159Q, 149V, 5.0AW
Observation: 695 Outpatient Hours, 250 Inpatient Hours
Submitted to PTCAS: 8/1/17

Applying: Shenandoah University, AT Still University, CSU Northridge, East Tennessee State University, Emory & Henry College, Governors State University, MGHIHP, Regis University, Bellarmine University, South College, Tennessee State University, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, University of Mary, High Point University, William Carey University, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Univeristy of Saint Augustine San Marcos

Acceptance: AT Still University (10/9)

Interview Invites: South College (Waitlisted 9/4/17), University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Waitlisted 10/5), AT Still University (Accepted 10/9)

Rejection: TBD

 

[mrdpt9000]

Oh that makes sense now. Lol. I was not. I live like 2 hours away from northridge so I wanted to go before PTCAS opened up, so I believe i went to the session in late may if not early June. Is CSUN your top choice also?

Ic! I would say that it's my top 5. CSULB and SDSU are my top 2, 1a and 1b.

 

[SR_DPT]

Ic! I would say that it's my top 5. CSULB and SDSU are my top 2, 1a and 1b.

Those are both really great schools. It’s unfortunate that they don’t send out their acceptance letters till January & February. The waiting game is terrible.

 

[mrdpt9000]

Those are both really great schools. It’s unfortunate that they don’t send out their acceptance letters till January & February. The waiting game is terrible.

Seeing your stats, I honestly think you have a great chance of getting into CSUN!!! Good luck man!

 

[mrdpt9000]

Anyone (not ED) hear back from any CA schools (acceptance, rejections, waitlist, or interviews)? I know LLU sent out interview invites as early as last month, but just wondering if anyone's heard from other schools?

 

[wictorwictor]

What?! Congrats!!!! Sorry, I'm shocked cause they sent your acceptance out so early. May I ask when they sent it out to you? Also were you ED? Thanks!

I was ED. They gave me their decision around September 20th.

 

[SR_DPT]

Anyone (not ED) hear back from any CA schools (acceptance, rejections, waitlist, or interviews)? I know LLU sent out interview invites as early as last month, but just wondering if anyone's heard from other schools?

I heard back 2 weeks ago from western saying my application is now being reviewed by the admissions committee but I haven’t heard back from any other schools as of yet.

 

[Captain_America_]

I heard back 2 weeks ago from western saying my application is now being reviewed by the admissions committee but I haven’t heard back from any other schools as of yet.

When did you submit your application to Western University?
I also applied to Azusa, did you receive an email from them confirming that they received your application?

 

[SR_DPT]

When did you submit your application to Western University?
I also applied to Azusa, did you receive an email from them confirming that they received your application?

Submitted my apps awhile ago. 2nd weeks of July. so 3 weeks after PTCAS Opened. Yeah I received an email saying my application is now being reviewed by the admissions board also.

 

[Captain_America_]

Submitted my apps awhile ago. 2nd weeks of July. so 3 weeks after PTCAS Opened. Yeah I received an email saying my application is now being reviewed by the admissions board also.

Oh nice, you submitted early. I submitted the Azusa app last month and never received anything so I was just curious. I understand they're on rolling admissions so I know I submitted pretty late in the cycle.

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

 

[SR_DPT]

Oh nice, you submitted early. I submitted the Azusa app last month and never received anything so I was just curious. I understand they're on rolling admissions so I know I submitted pretty late in the cycle.

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

Yeah I submitted mine in July and barely got moved to the admissions committee because they have been receiving a lot of apps. So I had to wait 3 months. So you will probably have to wait at least a month if not longer.

 

[peakdpt]

University: University of North Carolina Wilmington
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.52
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5ish
GRE: 152 Verbal, 157 Quant, 4.5 Analytical


Patient Care Experience: 1980 hours outpatient sport/ortho, 25 hours home heath, 90 hours outpatient getriatics/ortho, 25 hours SNF

Applied: UCSF, Samuel Merritt, UoP, UNC, Duke, Elon, High Point, Western Carolina, USC (SC)


Acceptances:


Rejections:


Interviews: High Point 9/15(Waitlisted)

 

[SR_DPT]

Just received an interview invite from Western U.

 

[Erehab7]

University: California State University, Fullerton
Major: BS in Biochemistry, Minor in kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.51
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6-3.8
GRE: 152 Q, 147 V, 4.5 AW

Extra-Curric: Cook at restaurant(1.5 year), bartender at restaurant (1.5 year), target(few months), research assistant (1.5 years), Medical report auditor(nearly a year), CSCS certified, CPR-certified, PASA for semester

Observation: Outpatient: 135 hours, Inpatient: 41 hours

LOR: 1 outpatient physical therapist, 1 inpatient physical therapist, 1 major professor, 1 supervisor

Applied: Chapman, Western, CSULB, Mount St. Mary's, West coast, Loma linda
Acceptances: Mount St. Mary's
Rejections: Western
Interviews: Loma linda (12/8), West Coast

 

[bndpt90]

Just received an interview invite from Western U.

Congrats on getting an interview at Western. When is your interview date?

 

[Captain_America_]

University: California State University, Fullerton
Major: BS in Biochemistry, Minor in kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.51
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6-3.8
GRE: 152 Q, 147 V, 4.5 AW

Extra-Curric: Cook at restaurant(1.5 year), bartender at restaurant (1.5 year), target(few months), research assistant (1.5 years), Medical report auditor(nearly a year), CSCS certified, CPR-certified, PASA for semester

Observation: Outpatient: 135 hours, Inpatient: 41 hours

LOR: 1 outpatient physical therapist, 1 inpatient physical therapist, 1 major professor, 1 supervisor

Applied: Chapman, Western, CSULB, Mount St. Mary's, West coast, Loma linda
Acceptances:
Rejections: Western
Interviews: Loma linda (12/8)

Do you have any idea why Western U denied you and why so soon? Your stats are on par with their program averages.

 

[Erehab7]

Do you have any idea why Western U denied you and why so soon? Your stats are on par with their program averages.

Because a few of my classes "expired". Classes 7 years after matriculation are not eligible. I was only able to take 1 prerequisite course prior to matriculation..I had 3 outstanding prerequisites because of the rule. Therefore, I was denied.

 

[SR_DPT]

Because a few of my classes "expired". Classes 7 years after matriculation are not eligible. I was only able to take 1 prerequisite course prior to matriculation..I had 3 outstanding prerequisites because of the rule. Therefore, I was denied.

Western told me only Anatomy and Physiology have the 7 year expiration date. So if it’s any other classes besides those then you should contact them.

 

[Erehab7]

Western told me only Anatomy and Physiology have the 7 year expiration date. So if it’s any other classes besides those then you should contact them.

Thanks for the heads up. I will contact them tomorrow and update on what they say on this forum.

EDIT: They said all science prerequisites.

 

[SR_DPT]

Thanks for the heads up. I will contact them tomorrow and update on what they say on this forum.

EDIT: They said all science prerequisites.

That is weird even on there website it says there is only an expiration date for A & P. Sorry about the news tho!

 

[SR_DPT]

Any new updates from anyone? This waiting game is killing me

 

[mrdpt9000]

Any new updates from anyone? This waiting game is killing me

Same. I've seen others receive interview invites from LLU and Western. I've yet to receive anything. In other news though, West Coast University sent out an e-mail today announcing that they've finally been accredited by CAPTE.

 

[purrple49]

Anyone know when we could hear from USC?

 

[mrdpt9000]

Anyone know when we could hear from USC?

Not sure, but I do know they have rolling admissions and I am supposed to submit my application soon but have yet to complete the supplemental essay.

 

[SR_DPT]

Same. I've seen others receive interview invites from LLU and Western. I've yet to receive anything. In other news though, West Coast University sent out an e-mail today announcing that they've finally been accredited by CAPTE.

LLU has already started sending out acceptance letters. They started last week I think.

 

[mrdpt9000]

Just received an e-mail from West Coast saying that I have been selected for an interview for sometime in January. Haven't given a date yet.

 

[timotes19]

Just received an interview invitation for Fresno State. I must accept/decline by Dec. 18th. Not sure if I will attend due to potential interview conflicts with Univ. of Colorado and Regis University. Anyone else receive an interview for Fresno?

 

[danaras]

Been watching this thread for a while but never posted, but I got an interview invitation for Fresno State as well!

 

[scz]

I just got my Fresno interview invite as well. Is anyone else concerned about the fact that UCSF has their interview weekend in the same date (according to the application timeline on their website)? Fresno's invite says they won't consider any alternative dates. Are they trying to make everyone forfeit a chance at admission to one or the other before even interviewing? Seems unfair.

 

[Pre_DPT]

I had a few friends that went through this process last year between SFSU/UCSF and Regis. They all had to choose which school to attend the interview with and weren't able to change dates for the other, thus forfeiting their app. :/ I'm going to have this issue with SFSU/UCSF, Regis, and U of Colorado... All on the same weekend lolol

Kind of a bummer, but best of luck to everyone!!!!

 

[mrdpt9000]

Just received an interview invitation for Fresno State. I must accept/decline by Dec. 18th. Not sure if I will attend due to potential interview conflicts with Univ. of Colorado and Regis University. Anyone else receive an interview for Fresno?

Been watching this thread for a while but never posted, but I got an interview invitation for Fresno State as well!

I just got my Fresno interview invite as well. Is anyone else concerned about the fact that UCSF has their interview weekend in the same date (according to the application timeline on their website)? Fresno's invite says they won't consider any alternative dates. Are they trying to make everyone forfeit a chance at admission to one or the other before even interviewing? Seems unfair.

May I ask what were you guys' stats? I received a rejection from them. Thanks and congrats!!!