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Hi everyone! Non-California native here, and I was just wondering for those from in-state what the reputation of CSUN's program is? I'm on the fence about whether to apply but I don't really know a lot about the program/area beyond their website! Was also debating USC but they seem a bit pricey for me personally. Any help would be really appreciated!
 
NZDPT said:
Hi everyone! Non-California native here, and I was just wondering for those from in-state what the reputation of CSUN's program is? I'm on the fence about whether to apply but I don't really know a lot about the program/area beyond their website! Was also debating USC but they seem a bit pricey for me personally. Any help would be really appreciated!
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Hi! I have heard that they are a pretty good school. But from what people say, they care more about numbers, good GPA and GRE scores than anything else.
 
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kenziemae said:
Congrats!!! Do you mind sharing your stats? And when you applied?
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I applied 11/3! Here are my stats:


University: California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO)
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.6 (depending on the school)
GRE: 155 V 155 Q 5.5 AW

Extracurriculars/volunteer: Health assessment club, coached sports for people with disabilities, research assistant for 2 years (honors senior project for 2 quarters), humane society volunteer, CPA firm office assistant for 2 years, CPR certification

Honors: cum laude honors, dean's list (8 quarters), president's list (2 academic years), W & A Sandercock Scholarship, essay published in Cal Poly SLO's English textbook

Hours: Over 1600 hours (2 years) as an outpatient pt aide (no inpatient experience due to covid)

Also applying to (but haven't heard from yet): CSULB, Chapman, UCSF/SFSU, Georgia State, Georgia Southern, Emory, UW, University of Colorado, Regis, and SDSU
 
dptatusc said:
I applied 11/3! Here are my stats:


University: California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO)
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.6 (depending on the school)
GRE: 155 V 155 Q 5.5 AW

Extracurriculars/volunteer: Health assessment club, coached sports for people with disabilities, research assistant for 2 years (honors senior project for 2 quarters), humane society volunteer, CPA firm office assistant for 2 years, CPR certification

Honors: cum laude honors, dean's list (8 quarters), president's list (2 academic years), W & A Sandercock Scholarship, essay published in Cal Poly SLO's English textbook

Hours: Over 1600 hours (2 years) as an outpatient pt aide (no inpatient experience due to covid)

Also applying to (but haven't heard from yet): CSULB, Chapman, UCSF/SFSU, Georgia State, Georgia Southern, Emory, UW, University of Colorado, Regis, and SDSU
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hello fellow mustang! I also was accepted to USC's residential program the other day. Are you planning on accepting your offer?
 
meesh20 said:
hello fellow mustang! I also was accepted to USC's residential program the other day. Are you planning on accepting your offer?
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No way! Hey haha! I’m not sure, it’s such a good school but it’s soooo expensive and I’m already in a ton of debt from undergrad :/
 
DPT_3112 said:
How long did your friend hear back for an acceptance since your friend's interview with Western? Do you know your friend's stats?
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He said he interviewed Oct. 29th and got an acceptance email on Nov. 16th. Unfortunately, I do not know his stats, but he said that he is stilling waiting on the Pomona campus because he would go there instead.
 
NZDPT said:
Hi everyone! Non-California native here, and I was just wondering for those from in-state what the reputation of CSUN's program is? I'm on the fence about whether to apply but I don't really know a lot about the program/area beyond their website! Was also debating USC but they seem a bit pricey for me personally. Any help would be really appreciated!
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My Alma mater! It’s a very reputable program in California, and probably the most competitive school in California. It’s very affordable and established, making it extremely competitive. Is it a good program? Yes. Is it easy to get into? Absolutely not.
 
16DPT said:
He said he interviewed Oct. 29th and got an acceptance email on Nov. 16th. Unfortunately, I do not know his stats, but he said that he is stilling waiting on the Pomona campus because he would go there instead.
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I agree. I believe I would prefer Pomona campus. Has he interviewed with the Pomona campus yet? I had an interview with Western Pomona campus recently. I really enjoyed their interview process and was able to get know the faculty, whom were really nice! But, I believe OR campus is a nice campus and surrounded by a close-knit rural community, which I like because traffic in California is just unbearable at times. The OR campus' faculty seem really nice as well.
 
Hi everyone! I applied to the following schools:
- Fresno State: No update
- Sac State: No update
- Long Beach State: No update
- CSUN: No update
- UOP: No update
- Azusa: 11/12 - notified by admissions that Jan 2021 was full, but rolling my app for consideration in Jan 2022.

Good luck to everyone!
 
DPT_3112 said:
I agree. I believe I would prefer Pomona campus. Has he interviewed with the Pomona campus yet? I had an interview with Western Pomona campus recently. I really enjoyed their interview process and was able to get know the faculty, whom were really nice! But, I believe OR campus is a nice campus and surrounded by a close-knit rural community, which I like because traffic in California is just unbearable at times. The OR campus' faculty seem really nice as well.
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He has not heard from the Pomona campus yet. I recently interviewed for the Pomona campus and I really enjoyed it as well. The faculty was so welcoming and the students were as well.
 
16DPT said:
He has not heard from the Pomona campus yet. I recently interviewed for the Pomona campus and I really enjoyed it as well. The faculty was so welcoming and the students were as well.
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How did your interview go? I felt like my interview went okay. I found myself rambling too much LOL.
 
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DPT_3112 said:
How did your interview go? I felt like my interview went okay. I found myself rambling too much LOL.
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I think my went well (well I hope it did). I did get stumped on one question and was definitely rambling too much on that one! LOL
When was your interview?
 
16DPT said:
I think my went well (well I hope it did). I did get stumped on one question and was definitely rambling too much on that one! LOL
When was your interview?
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It was a few days ago. LOL I think mine went okay. Hopefully, enough to get in. My stats are above average and have pretty good LOR, well 2/3 of them I am confident are going to be really good. So, I am hoping it goes well.
 
kpayan said:
Congrats! do you mind me asking what your stats are?
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University: California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO)
Major: Kinesiology (expected graduation June 2021)
Overall GPA: 3.37
Pre-Req GPA: 3.0-3.4 (depending on the school)
Science GPA: 2.94
GRE: 152 V 161 Q 4.0 AW

Extracurriculars/volunteer: Health assessment club, cultural club, cashier at froyo shop, research assistant, front desk assistant at a cardiologist office, adaptive sports team, CPR certification

Honors: dean's list (2 quarters)

Hours: 38 inpatient, ~440 outpatient (pt aide)

Applied (haven't heard back from yet): Chapman, Western, Mount Saint Mary's, Sacramento State
Accepted: USC (residential and hybrid), USA San Marcos

I originally wasn't planning on posting this because my stats are nowhere near as impressive compared to most, but I think it could serve as a reminder that numbers aren't everything and encourage people to pursue their passions!
 
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meesh20 said:
University: California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO)
Major: Kinesiology (expected graduation June 2021)
Overall GPA: 3.37
Pre-Req GPA: 3.0-3.4 (depending on the school)
Science GPA: 2.94
GRE: 152 V 161 Q 4.0 AW

Extracurriculars/volunteer: Health assessment club, cultural club, cashier at froyo shop, research assistant, front desk assistant at a cardiologist office, adaptive sports team, CPR certification

Honors: dean's list (2 quarters)

Hours: 38 inpatient, ~440 outpatient (pt aide)

Applied (haven't heard back from yet): Chapman, Western, Mount Saint Mary's, Sacramento State
Accepted: USC (residential and hybrid), USA San Marcos

I originally wasn't planning on posting this because my stats are nowhere near as impressive compared to most, but I think it could serve as a reminder that numbers aren't everything and encourage people to pursue their passions!
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thank you for sharing! this! it actually gave me so much hope, since I have similar stats! when did you apply? (sorry for so many questions)
 
meesh20 said:
University: California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO)
Major: Kinesiology (expected graduation June 2021)
Overall GPA: 3.37
Pre-Req GPA: 3.0-3.4 (depending on the school)
Science GPA: 2.94
GRE: 152 V 161 Q 4.0 AW

Extracurriculars/volunteer: Health assessment club, cultural club, cashier at froyo shop, research assistant, front desk assistant at a cardiologist office, adaptive sports team, CPR certification

Honors: dean's list (2 quarters)

Hours: 38 inpatient, ~440 outpatient (pt aide)

Applied (haven't heard back from yet): Chapman, Western, Mount Saint Mary's, Sacramento State
Accepted: USC (residential and hybrid), USA San Marcos

I originally wasn't planning on posting this because my stats are nowhere near as impressive compared to most, but I think it could serve as a reminder that numbers aren't everything and encourage people to pursue their passions!
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Have you heard back from Western University for any news (ie acceptance, waitlist, interview date, etc)?
 
Hi everyone,

I have an interview coming up for Loma Linda University. I was wondering if there is anyone who can share their experiences with their interview process? What are some questions they ask? I know some schools do not even ask Why PT or Why attend this university.

I truly appreciate it. Thank you!
 
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Okay so idk if this is worth mentioning, but Cal State Fresno just notified me that I have been accepted for an interview. Are there any tips specifically for this school that you guys know of?
 
ljgissler said:
I'm waiting until Monday cause holiday. I'm sure admissions doesn't want hundreds of applicants asking their status on thanksgiving haha
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I know someone who just got their acceptance to Western Pomona today. So hopefully they send it out within the next few days!
 
aperez21 said:
Okay so idk if this is worth mentioning, but Cal State Fresno just notified me that I have been accepted for an interview. Are there any tips specifically for this school that you guys know of?
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Congrats! I got an interview too! But I don't know of any interview tips for this school.
 
dptatusc said:
I applied 11/3! Here are my stats:


University: California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO)
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.6 (depending on the school)
GRE: 155 V 155 Q 5.5 AW

Extracurriculars/volunteer: Health assessment club, coached sports for people with disabilities, research assistant for 2 years (honors senior project for 2 quarters), humane society volunteer, CPA firm office assistant for 2 years, CPR certification

Honors: cum laude honors, dean's list (8 quarters), president's list (2 academic years), W & A Sandercock Scholarship, essay published in Cal Poly SLO's English textbook

Hours: Over 1600 hours (2 years) as an outpatient pt aide (no inpatient experience due to covid)

Also applying to (but haven't heard from yet): CSULB, Chapman, UCSF/SFSU, Georgia State, Georgia Southern, Emory, UW, University of Colorado, Regis, and SDSU
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Update: I got an interview for UCSF!
 
To those who have been accepted to Loma Linda University, how long did you guys wait until you received an acceptance?
 
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