DPT Application Cycle 2022-23

[kinesiology155]

Hi all,
I haven’t seen a thread yet for the 2022-23 physical therapy application cycle, so I thought that I would begin one. I know that it doesn’t begin until July, but I wanted to get the ball rolling early. We can use this thread to post our application stats, our questions, schools we are looking into, and updates on later on about acceptances, waitlists, or rejections.
This is my first cycle applying, so I want to gain as much information as I can I'm not completely sure how many schools to apply to- I was planning on 7-9, but I know that applications are expensive. However, I want to do my best to ensure I get in this cycle so I don't want to put my eggs in one basket. If anyone was any insight, please reply

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[Slimbuktu]

I also wanted to apply to a ton to ensure I wouldn’t have to wait a year, but the cost definitely adds up pretty quickly! I applied to 18 and it cost around $2500. If you’re a competitive applicant I’d definitely narrow it down, but if you don’t feel very confident then spending the extra money is worth casting a wider net in my opinion

 

[eschmitt98]

I had about 15 schools on my list this time last year, but narrowed it down to 6 when I actually applied! I had a pretty average application so I was worried I wouldn’t get in anywhere but I ended up getting into all of my schools choose your schools wisely and really asses your own application to make sure you’re applying to the right schools for your stats, budget, and lifestyle. I knocked 4 off my list because I couldn’t picture myself paying that much in tuition if I did get in, so I didn’t even bother applying to them!

 

[mkpt14]

I would def keep it somewhere between 5-8! Especially because a lot have supplemental applications and it adds up so quick. I applied to 6 with average stats and got into 3 so far apply to a range of competitiveness!

 

[ashkattdpt]

Also start thinking about letters of recommendation now and think about who you want to ask! A solid letter of rec will take you far!!

 

[futuredpt20221]

I'm applying for the 2022-23 cycle too.
major: kinesiology
cumulative gpa: 3.9
prerequisite gpa: 3.85
GRE: 152Q, 154V, 4.0 AW
~200 observation hours in four settings
extracurriculars: campus job, TA, research
applying to: UMiami, UW Madison, WashU, CSUN, CSLUB, SDSU, Fresno State

my gre is below the averages so i'm wondering if i should retake it

 

[mkpt14]

I'm applying for the 2022-23 cycle too.
major: kinesiology
cumulative gpa: 3.9
prerequisite gpa: 3.85
GRE: 152Q, 154V, 4.0 AW
~200 observation hours in four settings
extracurriculars: campus job, TA, research
applying to: UMiami, UW Madison, WashU, CSUN, CSLUB, SDSU, Fresno State

my gre is below the averages so i'm wondering if i should retake it

I have your exact gre and a lower gpa and got 0 rejections. You are completely fine

 

[JMarcusDPT]

According to PTCAS, the average applicant applies to 5.5, and I applied to 8, but I've worked with applicants who've applied to anywhere from 1-23 schools.

 

[DPTbound23]

I'm applying for the first time this coming cycle. I am not taking the GRE until May. Does this seem like it will be too late to apply this cycle? Also, my cume GPA is far lower than my pre-req GPA; has anyone gotten in with stats like this?
cGPA: 3.41
pGPA: 4.0
GRE: 161V, 154Q, 4.0AWA
over 1k hours in 3 different settings

 

[mkpt14]

I'm applying for the first time this coming cycle. I am not taking the GRE until May. Does this seem like it will be too late to apply this cycle? Also, my cum GPA is far lower than my pre-req GPA; has anyone gotten in with stats like this?
cGPA: 3.3
pGPA: 4.0
over 1k hours in 3 different settings

Your stats look awesome! May is perfect because you still have time to retake if you need. I didn’t take mine til the end of July and was fine !

 

[Slimbuktu]

I'm applying for the first time this coming cycle. I am not taking the GRE until May. Does this seem like it will be too late to apply this cycle? Also, my cum GPA is far lower than my pre-req GPA; has anyone gotten in with stats like this?
cGPA: 3.3
pGPA: 4.0
over 1k hours in 3 different settings

May is perfect! I took mine at the end of May. I figured if I didn’t do well enough I could take it again in July or August. I only needed once thankfully. I started my applications in July and was finished and applied by mid August

 

[kinesiology155]

fingers crossed for the best this cycle!
studying: kinesiology/spanish
cgpa: 3.9
pgpa: 3.83
GRE: not taken yet
observation hours: 270 hrs in 4-5 settings
extracurriculars: working, pre pt club, research project, some volunteering
applying: uni of colorado, regis, washu, uw madison, uw steven's point, baylor, azusa

 

[mochipoki]

I'm applying for the first time this coming cycle. I am not taking the GRE until May. Does this seem like it will be too late to apply this cycle? Also, my cum GPA is far lower than my pre-req GPA; has anyone gotten in with stats like this?
cGPA: 3.3
pGPA: 4.0
over 1k hours in 3 different settings

I think I took the GRE in april and still had plenty of time, I think May is perfectly fine as well.
I had a 3.3 cGPA and a 3.1-3.3 pGPA. Got into half the schools I tried for, 2 of which being public schools. There's much more to your apps than just those numbers, but from that you're fine!

 

[currentbull_futuredpt]

Applying to: UNF, USF, UCF, UF, FCGU, FSC
Overall GPA: 3.94
Last 60 GPA: Not done with my degree yet, estimating it will be around 3.9 or so.
Prereq gpa: Still have to take Physics 2 with lab, estimating it will be around a 3.8
Observation hours: 60 outpatient hours, in progress with getting 10 hours each in neuro, geriatrics, and inpatient.
LOR: 1 PT, 1 professor, 1 supervisor (PT I got most of my hours under, supervisor is a chiropractor that I worked for last year, and professor taught two of my classes and I do research for him).
GRE: 157V, 157Q, 4AW
Experiences/Extracurriculars:
Class President of Exercise Science at my university
Chiropractic internship which led to job as a chiropractic assistant
Research Assistant in my university's exercise science lab
Fundraising Lead in a public health club
Volunteer trip to Miami to learn about human trafficking and how to serve sex trafficking victims
Research Trip to San Diego to attend ACSM meeting
Member of the Future Physical Therapists Organization

Really nervous about applying only in Florida because of the competitiveness if anyone can ease my worries :,)

 

[futuredpt20221]

Applying to: UNF, USF, UCF, UF, FCGU, FSC, FIU
Overall GPA: 3.94
Last 60 GPA: Not done with my degree yet, estimating it will be around 3.9 or so.
Prereq gpa: Still have to take Physics 2 with lab, estimating it will be around a 3.8
Observation hours: 60 outpatient hours, in progress with getting 10 hours each in neuro, geriatrics, and inpatient.
LOR: 1 PT, 1 professor, 1 supervisor (PT I got most of my hours under, supervisor is a chiropractor that I worked for last year, and professor taught two of my classes and I do research for him).
GRE: 157V, 157Q, 4AW
Experiences/Extracurriculars:
Class President of Exercise Science at my university
Chiropractic internship which led to job as a chiropractic assistant
Research Assistant in my university's exercise science lab
Fundraising Lead in a public health club
Volunteer trip to Miami to learn about human trafficking and how to serve sex trafficking victims
Research Trip to San Diego to attend ACSM meeting
Member of the Future Physical Therapists Organization

Really nervous about applying only in Florida because of the competitiveness if anyone can ease my worries :,)

you definitely have a very competitive app! your gpa and gre scores are above average, and i'm sure your letters of rec will be solid too

 

[DPT1DAY]

Average person applies to 5.5? Lol please, don’t be like me and only apply to 1 school 2 cycles in a row! Lol

 

[jellyjellyjelly!]

I know what my top 3 schools are... but I have no clue where to even begin with choosing other schools. So many of them just seem to be out of reach financially 🥺 if someone has any suggestions for narrowing down schools by price, please please I would love to hear them 😭

 

[mochipoki]

I know what my top 3 schools are... but I have no clue where to even begin with choosing other schools. So many of them just seem to be out of reach financially 🥺 if someone has any suggestions for narrowing down schools by price, please please I would love to hear them 😭

I'd look state by state just to break it into pieces so it's less daunting!

 

[caly02]

I will update with acceptances/rejections! I am super excited to apply for the first time!

Degree: Public Health Clinical Health Sciences - Pre-Physical Therapy
cGPA: 3.43
pGPA: 3.3
post-baccGPA: 4.0
Observation hours: 2200 in outpatient high level sports clinic w/ TMJ, Vestibular, Pelvic, Concussion, Persistent Pain, Aquatic, 16 in neuro clinic, 5 in specialty ALS clinic (trying to get some inpatient/peds rn too)
LOR: 3 PTs, 1 OT/Supervisor, 1 Chemistry Professor (I have an awesome relationship with the PTs I work with/my supervisor)
GRE: 158V, 147Q, 3.5AW (standardized testing is not my forte!)
Experiences/Extracurriculars: Worked at a COVID-19 Testing site on and off for 6 months during the pandemic, 30 hours volunteering @ special Olympics and a couple other local organizations working with homeless, Deans list for 3 terms, Student athlete academic award, member of the student athlete leadership committee, Supervisor at a previous job, worked as a PT Aide for 1.5 years, about to start a new job as admin staff at a children's hospital dealing with disabilities.

Applying to: Georgia Southern, University of New England, USAHS(Austin), NAU (my reach school), Tufts(Boston), Midwestern (AZ) Regis (CO)
Interview: Midwestern (Waitlisted for interview), Georgia Southern, University of New England, Tufts (Boston), Regis (waitlisted for an interview)
Acceptances: Tufts (Boston), University of St. Augustine (Austin), Georgia Southern, University of New England
Waitlisted:
Rejections: NAU, Regis, assuming Midwestern as I have not heard anything from them.

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[kansas619]

First time applicant here! I'll update this with interviews, acceptances/rejections as I go. Applying to schools in various states, as well as in-person and hybrid programs. Good luck everyone

University: University of Kansas (C/O 2023)
Major: Exercise Science, Pre-PT
cGPA: 3.62
pGPA GPA: 3.60-3.87 (Depends on program)
GRE: 150 V, 148 Q, 4.5 AW
LOR: 2 PTs, 1 M.D, my physics professor, exercise science professor, and an advisor for a leadership position I hold.
Experiences/Extracurriculars: I've worked two jobs as a PT tech (outpatient), I've held leadership positions in my sorority, and a leadership position in a student governing organization I'm in. I'm also a part of Pre-PT club, a Diversity and Inclusion committee within Greek Life, and Mortar Board National Honor Society. Last semester I would drive to the hospital to volunteer once a week for two hours in their emergency department. I've also done volunteer work with survivors of domestic violence and older people who are unable to upkeep their lawn/house care.
Observation Hours: 308 across six locations (Sports, Ortho, Inpatient, Wound management, Cardiovascular, Neuro)

Applying to: KU (submitted 7/2), Rockhurst (submitted 7/5), UNC (submitted 7/19), Elon (submitted 7/5), Tufts (Submitted 12/9), Baylor (Submitted 1/18)
Interview: Elon, Tufts, Rockhurst, Baylor
Acceptances: Elon, Tufts, Baylor
Waitlists: Rockhurst
Rejections: UNC, KU
Attending: Baylor!

 

[0ligodendrocyte]

First time applicant here, hoping for some feedback on my stats. Good luck everyone!

University: University of Nevada, Reno
Major: (BS) Kinesiology, (MS) Kinesiology
cGPA: 3.2 undergraduate, 3.9 Master's and post bacc
pGPA: 3.46 (still need 3 classes)
GRE: Been scoring around 155V 155Q 4.0W on practice exams, will take in two weeks.
LOR: 1 professor, 1 work supervisor, 2 PTs and 1 professional mentor
Experiences: Work= Inpatient rehab therapy tech (~800hours), professional interdisciplinary leadership training group, summer camp director (after being a counselor for 5 summers), Walmart for 3 years (lol). Volunteerism= Hippotherapy, special education classroom assistant, adaptive PE assistant, Special Olympics. Research= Presented my thesis at a conference, was a TA for 2 professors during undergraduate. Certifications= NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, Autism assessment certified (ADOS-2). I am also bilingual (English/Spanish), so I hope that stands out a little bit.
Observation hours: Inpatient rehab~800hrs, outpatient sport~30hrs, outpatient general~30hrs, school-based PT~10hrs, home health~10hrs.

Applying to: UNLV, Touro Nevada, UT El Paso. Hybrids= Franklin Pierce (AZ), South College (KY), U Pitt (PA), Hanover (IN).
Interviews:
Acceptances:

Basically, I have unbeatable rent right now and I would like to do a hybrid so that I can keep my cost of living as low as possible. I have heard from every PT out there that I should go to the cheapest school possible. Also, I feel prepared to do an accelerated program since I will already have my MS of Kinesiology by the time I begin the program.

 

[mako47]

First time applicant to most schools after only applying to one school a year ago

Major: Exercise Science (and completed a PTA program after)
cGPA: 3.4
pGPA GPA: 3.4-3.9 (Depends on program)
GRE: Not applying to GRE schools
LOR: 4-6 LOR's one from a professor in PTA school who I took a student from as well. The other are coworkers I have helped teach or have overseen big moments of mine on the job (mentorship program, skills labs, taking a student)
Experiences/Extracurriculars:
- Outpatient PTA full time throughout the week
- PRN acute care PTA on weekends
- PTA Mentorship program with my company
- Clinical instructor
- Skills labs with company
- Worked as an Aide before all of this as well for 6 months before PTA school.

Observation Hours: 8000+ in outpatient, 500+ in inpatient

Applying to: Downstate, Rutgers, Hunter, College of Staten Island, Touro
Interview:
Acceptances:

On paper I look alright, but I am at the mercy of the age of my courses in some schools (needed to write a waiver request). My edge is my teaching experience and professional diversity. I don't want to get my hopes up too high, but as long as my essays are okay, I think I'll be fine.

 

[dobsonek]

First time applicant to most schools after only applying to one school a year ago

Major: Exercise Science (and completed a PTA program after)
cGPA: 3.4
pGPA GPA: 3.4-3.9 (Depends on program)
GRE: Not applying to GRE schools
LOR: 4-6 LOR's one from a professor in PTA school who I took a student from as well. The other are coworkers I have helped teach or have overseen big moments of mine on the job (mentorship program, skills labs, taking a student)
Experiences/Extracurriculars:
- Outpatient PTA full time throughout the week
- PRN acute care PTA on weekends
- PTA Mentorship program with my company
- Clinical instructor
- Skills labs with company
- Worked as an Aide before all of this as well for 6 months before PTA school.

Observation Hours: 8000+ in outpatient, 500+ in inpatient

Applying to: Downstate, Rutgers, Hunter, College of Staten Island, Touro
Interview:
Acceptances:

On paper I look alright, but I am at the mercy of the age of my courses in some schools (needed to write a waiver request). My edge is my teaching experience and professional diversity. I don't want to get my hopes up too high, but as long as my essays are okay, I think I'll be fine.

Have you looked into the PTA-DPT bridge programs?

 

[DPTHke]

First time applicant to most schools after only applying to one school a year ago

Major: Exercise Science (and completed a PTA program after)
cGPA: 3.4
pGPA GPA: 3.4-3.9 (Depends on program)
GRE: Not applying to GRE schools
LOR: 4-6 LOR's one from a professor in PTA school who I took a student from as well. The other are coworkers I have helped teach or have overseen big moments of mine on the job (mentorship program, skills labs, taking a student)
Experiences/Extracurriculars:
- Outpatient PTA full time throughout the week
- PRN acute care PTA on weekends
- PTA Mentorship program with my company
- Clinical instructor
- Skills labs with company
- Worked as an Aide before all of this as well for 6 months before PTA school.

Observation Hours: 8000+ in outpatient, 500+ in inpatient

Applying to: Downstate, Rutgers, Hunter, College of Staten Island, Touro
Interview:
Acceptances:

On paper I look alright, but I am at the mercy of the age of my courses in some schools (needed to write a waiver request). My edge is my teaching experience and professional diversity. I don't want to get my hopes up too high, but as long as my essays are okay, I think I'll be fine.

First time applicant to most schools after only applying to one school a year ago

Major: Exercise Science (and completed a PTA program after)
cGPA: 3.4
pGPA GPA: 3.4-3.9 (Depends on program)
GRE: Not applying to GRE schools
LOR: 4-6 LOR's one from a professor in PTA school who I took a student from as well. The other are coworkers I have helped teach or have overseen big moments of mine on the job (mentorship program, skills labs, taking a student)
Experiences/Extracurriculars:
- Outpatient PTA full time throughout the week
- PRN acute care PTA on weekends
- PTA Mentorship program with my company
- Clinical instructor
- Skills labs with company
- Worked as an Aide before all of this as well for 6 months before PTA school.

Observation Hours: 8000+ in outpatient, 500+ in inpatient

Applying to: Downstate, Rutgers, Hunter, College of Staten Island, Touro
Interview:
Acceptances:

On paper I look alright, but I am at the mercy of the age of my courses in some schools (needed to write a waiver request). My edge is my teaching experience and professional diversity. I don't want to get my hopes up too high, but as long as my essays are okay, I think I'll be fine.

there are many bridge programs. And i think some of them are 2 years instead of going through the full 3 years

 

[mako47]

Have you looked into the PTA-DPT bridge programs?

Its not worth it. It looks like Finley is still 3 years and over 100 credits (just like a normal DPT program). The main difference is that it is all crammed online over the weekend during the didactic portion. I will still be able to work (only 20 hours a week), but Finley is still expensive so it off sets anyway. I would still keep my PRN weekend job, which I cannot due with a bridge program. You still have to find time for a couple of flights all the way out to Ohio. Worst off, half my prerequisites will not fall into their "7 year age limit"

 

[kot6]

cGPA: 3.49
pGPA: 3.31-3.39
GRE: 148/152/4
LOR: 2 professor, 1 work supervisor, 1 PT
Observation hours: outpatient 200 + home health~19hrs.

Applying to:
FPU, Gannon University, Long Island University, Touro, UNE, USA, Emory & Henry College, Wheeling University
Interviews:

 

[ruuuPrePT]

First time applicant to most schools after only applying to one school a year ago

Major: Exercise Science (and completed a PTA program after)
cGPA: 3.4
pGPA GPA: 3.4-3.9 (Depends on program)
GRE: Not applying to GRE schools
LOR: 4-6 LOR's one from a professor in PTA school who I took a student from as well. The other are coworkers I have helped teach or have overseen big moments of mine on the job (mentorship program, skills labs, taking a student)
Experiences/Extracurriculars:
- Outpatient PTA full time throughout the week
- PRN acute care PTA on weekends
- PTA Mentorship program with my company
- Clinical instructor
- Skills labs with company
- Worked as an Aide before all of this as well for 6 months before PTA school.

Observation Hours: 8000+ in outpatient, 500+ in inpatient

Applying to: Downstate, Rutgers, Hunter, College of Staten Island, Touro
Interview:
Acceptances:

On paper I look alright, but I am at the mercy of the age of my courses in some schools (needed to write a waiver request). My edge is my teaching experience and professional diversity. I don't want to get my hopes up too high, but as long as my essays are okay, I think I'll be fine.

Hopefully you didn't submit applications yet, because AFAIK only Rutgers DPT is a non-GRE program out of your list.

 

[ruuuPrePT]

First time applicant with a complicated academic history. Due to my current situation, I cannot move, so I am applying to programs within a 1hr commute (each way)

Major: Linguistics
cGPA: 3.45
pGPA: 3.70-3.84 (depends on program, and still need Physics II)
Last 60: 3.51
GRE:

• 157 V, 157 Q, 2.5 AW (retaking 9/9/22 to improve AW score, I didn't prepare well for my previous test)
• 159 V, 156 Q, 4.0 AW 9/9 retake

LOR: 1 PT, 1 A&P Professor (have good rapport with both)
Experiences/Extracurriculars:

• Volunteer at local community college garden providing food to the needy,
• Volunteer at Queens Botanical Garden,
• Paid research aide position through CUNY Research Foundation with the culinary department at a community college (unrelated?),
• Bilingual: English/Mandarin Chinese

Observation Hours:

• 64 hrs inpatient at a skilled nursing facility/rehab center: General Ortho, Geriatrics, CardioPulm, Neuro
• 124 hrs outpatient at a private clinic: General Ortho, Geriatrics, Neuro, Sports

Applying to:

• CUNY Hunter College (SUBMITTED),
• SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (VERIFIED),
• Long Island University, Brooklyn campus (VERIFIED),
• Touro College, Manhattan campus (VERIFIED),
• CUNY College of Staten Island (VERIFIED)

Interview:

• CSI (completed)
• Touro (Kira Assessment completed)
• LIU (completed)
• Hunter (completed)
• Downstate (completed)

Acceptance(s):

• Touro
• LIU

Waitlisted:

• Hunter

Rejection(s):

• CSI
• Downstate

 

[mochime0w]

I know what my top 3 schools are... but I have no clue where to even begin with choosing other schools. So many of them just seem to be out of reach financially if someone has any suggestions for narrowing down schools by price, please please I would love to hear them

Any non private school will be cheapest

 

[adrds]

First time applicant!

Major: Economics with a minor in Latin American Studies
cGPA: 3.59
pGPA: ~3.4 depending on school
GRE: 156/156/4

LOR: 2 pt's (one from one clinic, other is assistant manager from different clinic), 1 econ professor
Observation hours: ~800 outpatient ortho, three different clinics in 2 states

Experiences/Extra Curriculars:

• AED - pre health honor society
• Latin dance group, choreographer/instructor
• First gen/low income group
• Mentor for first years
• Soccer coaching
• Rehab Aide (traslate english/spanish)
• Pre PT Club President

Submitted and all apps verified by September 7th. So far:

Applied: WashU, Northwestern, UIC, Midwestern Downers Grove, Rosalind, Creighton Omaha, UT El Paso
Interviews: Rosalind (11/19), Midwestern (9/5), Creighton (10/21)
Accepted: WashU, Midwestern (gave up offer), Creighton, Rosalind (gave up offer), UTEP (gave up offer), UIC
Waitlist: Northwestern
Attending: Creighton w scholarship!!

 

[crafty_stranger5840]

First time applicant!

School: WashU in St. Louis
Major: Economics with a minor in Latin American Studies
cGPA: 3.59
pGPA: ~3.4 depending on school
GRE: 156/156/4

LOR: 2 pt's (one from one clinic, other is assistant manager from different clinic), 1 econ professor
Observation hours: ~800 outpatient ortho, three different clinics in 2 states

Experiences/Extra Curriculars:

• AED - pre health honor society
• Latin dance group, choreographer/instructor
• First gen/low income group
• Mentor for first years
• Soccer coaching
• Rehab Aide (traslate english/spanish)
• Pre PT Club President

Submitted and all apps verified by September 7th. So far:

Applied: WashU, Northwestern, UIC, Midwestern, Rosalind, Creighton, UT El Paso
Interviews: Rosalind, Midwestern, Creighton
Accepted: WashU, Midwestern

does washu still have seats? i was thinking abt applying and i knew they were rolling but i didnt think i was this late to the game lol

 

[adrds]

does washu still have seats? i was thinking abt applying and i knew they were rolling but i didnt think i was this late to the game lol

There’s only like 12 of us in the admitted students FB group rn! I know they review applications every two weeks

 

[ABfutureDPT]

Hi! I'm a first time applicant.

Major: Kinesiology
School: Arizona State University
cGPA: 4.00
pGPA: 3.81
GRE: 152/152/4
LOR: 2 PT's, 1 kinesiology professor
Hours:

• Over 800 hours working as a PT technician in an outpatient orthopedic clinic. Will have around 1500 hours by the time I start PT school.
• 21.5 hours shadowing at a neuro inpatient rehab facility
• 17 hours shadowing at a pediatric outpatient clinic
• 23 hours shadowing a physical therapist in pediatric home health

Applied: NAU, AT Still, Midwestern, Creighton (Phoenix), University of St. Augustine (Austin), UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of South Florida
Interviews: AT Still, Midwestern, Creighton, NAU
Accepted: Creighton, University of St. Augustine, AT Still, NAU

NAU is one of my top choices right now, so I'm curious to hear if anyone else is applying there/has heard anything from them yet. Good luck to everyone during their application process!

 

[rlm]

Hi! I'm a first time applicant.

Major: Kinesiology
School: Arizona State University
cGPA: 4.00
pGPA: 3.81
GRE: 152/152/4
LOR: 2 PT's, 1 kinesiology professor
Hours:

• Over 800 hours working as a PT technician in an outpatient orthopedic clinic. Will have around 1500 hours by the time I start PT school.
• 21.5 hours shadowing at a neuro inpatient rehab facility
• 17 hours shadowing at a pediatric outpatient clinic
• 23 hours shadowing a physical therapist in pediatric home health

Applied: NAU, AT Still, Midwestern, Creighton (Phoenix), University of St. Augustine (Austin), UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of South Florida
Interviews: AT Still, Midwestern, Creighton
Accepted: Creighton, University of St. Augustine

NAU is one of my top choices right now, so I'm curious to hear if anyone else is applying there/has heard anything from them yet. Also curious to see if anyone else has been accepted to Creighton or USAHS in Austin! Good luck to everyone during their application process

 

[Aabeille]

First time applicant with a complicated academic history. Due to my current situation, I cannot move, so I am applying to programs within a 1hr commute (each way)

Major: Linguistics
cGPA: 3.45
pGPA: 3.70-3.84 (depends on program, and still need Physics II)
Last 60: 3.51
GRE:

• 157 V, 157 Q, 2.5 AW (retaking 9/9/22 to improve AW score, I didn't prepare well for my previous test)
• 159 V, 156 Q, 4.0 AW 9/9 retake

LOR: 1 PT, 1 A&P Professor (have good rapport with both)
Experiences/Extracurriculars:

• Volunteer at local community college garden providing food to the needy,
• Volunteer at Queens Botanical Garden,
• Paid research aide position through CUNY Research Foundation with the culinary department at a community college (unrelated?),
• Bilingual: English/Mandarin Chinese

Observation Hours:

• 64 hrs inpatient at a skilled nursing facility/rehab center: General Ortho, Geriatrics, CardioPulm, Neuro
• 124 hrs outpatient at a private clinic: General Ortho, Geriatrics, Neuro, Sports

Applying to:

• CUNY Hunter College (working on: Statement of Purpose),
• SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (VERIFIED),
• Long Island University, Brooklyn campus (VERIFIED),
• Touro College, Manhattan campus (VERIFIED),
• CUNY College of Staten Island (VERIFIED)

Interview:

• LIU, CSI, Touro

Acceptances:

Hi, I have an interview at CSI in November. Would you mind sharing how the interview went and what kind of questions I should expect to answer? Also, when did you interview at these schools? Did you hear back yet? Thank you.

 

[rlm]

Hi! I'm a first time applicant.

Major: Kinesiology
School: Arizona State University
cGPA: 4.00
pGPA: 3.81
GRE: 152/152/4
LOR: 2 PT's, 1 kinesiology professor
Hours:

• Over 800 hours working as a PT technician in an outpatient orthopedic clinic. Will have around 1500 hours by the time I start PT school.
• 21.5 hours shadowing at a neuro inpatient rehab facility
• 17 hours shadowing at a pediatric outpatient clinic
• 23 hours shadowing a physical therapist in pediatric home health

Applied: NAU, AT Still, Midwestern, Creighton (Phoenix), University of St. Augustine (Austin), UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of South Florida
Interviews: AT Still, Midwestern, Creighton
Accepted: Creighton, University of St. Augustine

NAU is one of my top choices right now, so I'm curious to hear if anyone else is applying there/has heard anything from them yet. Also curious to see if anyone else has been accepted to Creighton or USAHS in Austin! Good luck to everyone during their application process

When did you apply to Midwestern and Creighton? How long did it take you to hear back from them? Thanks!

 

[ruuuPrePT]

Hi, I have an interview at CSI in November. Would you mind sharing how the interview went and what kind of questions I should expect to answer? Also, when did you interview at these schools? Did you hear back yet? Thank you.

Hey there. My interview with CSI is coming up early next week. I'll DM you about how it goes. My LIU interview is in early November, so I can't comment on that. As far as the the Touro College interview goes, from what I know it is really just the Kira Assessment they make you do soon after you submit an application.

I'm gonna update my earlier post to make it clear that my interviews are upcoming and not yet complete

 

[Aabeille]

Hey there. My interview with CSI is coming up early next week. I'll DM you about how it goes. My LIU interview is in early November, so I can't comment on that. As far as the the Touro College interview goes, from what I know it is really just the Kira Assessment they make you do soon after you submit an application.

I'm gonna update my earlier post to make it clear that my interviews are upcoming and not yet complete

I would appreciate that. Thank you.

 

[Chaseianmo]

Had my CSI interview last Friday and it was tough. Be prepared to be pressed in a stressful environment. Some people get an easy interviewer but mine was tricky. Got my acceptance yesterday.

 

[Aabeille]

Had my CSI interview last Friday and it was tough. Be prepared to be pressed in a stressful environment. Some people get an easy interviewer but mine was tricky. Got my acceptance yesterday.

Congratulations on your acceptance!
If you don't mind sharing, how was it tough? What were some of the questions?
In my e-mail it said I will have two professors who will interview me.
Also, I read in some older threads that you have to write an essay. Did you write an essay as well?
Anything you feel comfortable sharing would be appreciated.

 

[ABfutureDPT]

When did you apply to Midwestern and Creighton? How long did it take you to hear back from them? Thanks!

I applied late August and heard back within a week for invitations to interview. Hope that helps!

 

[DPT2023!!]

cGPA: 3.49
pGPA: 3.31-3.39
GRE: 148/152/4
LOR: 2 professor, 1 work supervisor, 1 PT
Observation hours: outpatient 200 + home health~19hrs.

Applying to:
FPU, Gannon University, Long Island University, Touro, UNE, USA, Emory & Henry College, Wheeling University
Interviews:

good luck with your applications! I am a direct admit to FPU's DPT program, but I am trying to look for options closer to where I live

 

[Aabeille]

I just got my acceptance letter to New York Medical College! So thankful!
I am still interviewing though. They are asking for a deposit to secure a spot and if I wait too long after the spots are filled, I will be on the waitlist.
If I make a deposit, does it just mean that I am reserving a spot? It doesn't mean I am committing right? Does anyone know? This is my first time applying and my first acceptance so I am not too familiar.

 

[caly02]

I just got my acceptance letter to New York Medical College! So thankful!
I am still interviewing though. They are asking for a deposit to secure a spot and if I wait too long after the spots are filled, I will be on the waitlist.
If I make a deposit, does it just mean that I am reserving a spot? It doesn't mean I am committing right? Does anyone know? This is my first time applying and my first acceptance so I am not too familiar.

I just got my first acceptance to Tufts in Boston too!! Congratulations!!! That is so exciting. Yes, when you make a deposit you are reserving a spot. If you happen to get in somewhere else and want to go there instead you would lose that deposit.

 

[Aabeille]

I just got my first acceptance to Tufts in Boston too!! Congratulations!!! That is so exciting. Yes, when you make a deposit you are reserving a spot. If you happen to get in somewhere else and want to go there instead you would lose that deposit.

Congratulations to you too! Thanks for clarifying.

 

[allin135]

Has anyone applied to Samuel Merritt and heard back yet?

 

[DPT2023!!]

I got my acceptance letter to University of Hartford yesterday and I put my deposit in so I can go! Anyone else thinking of going there too?

 

[chokingoncheerios]

I got my acceptance letter to University of Hartford yesterday and I put my deposit in so I can go! Anyone else thinking of going there too?

Haven’t heard back from them yet but one of their current students called me a couple weeks ago. Did you get that call also?

 

[DPT2023!!]

Haven’t heard back from them yet but one of their current students called me a couple weeks ago. Did you get that call also?

I did! I believe on November 17th

 

[0ligodendrocyte]

Updates:
Applying to: UNLV, UNM, CSU Sac, NAU, Hawaii Pacific (hybrid), Bowling Green State (hybrid), FPU (hybrid), RMUoHP
Interviews: UNLV (11/4), UNM (1/7), RMUoHP (10/17). Hybrids did not hold interviews
Acceptances: UNLV (11/5), RMUoHP (11/2), all three hybrid programs.

After talking with more PTs at my work, I have decided to not go the hybrid route and UNLV is currently my top choice!

BTW, overall PTCAS GPA turned out to be a 3.42, GRE was a 157V/161Q/4.5W, and observation hours at ~1000 total in 5 settings.