For those who got into a program: How many times did you apply?

[dpfdpt]

Just curious to see how many ppl here got in on their first try. I've heard it takes an avg of 3 times, but I'm doing my best to get in on my first try.

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[DPTTELl]

I got in on my first round of applications. I applied to 7 schools 3 schools were in state 4 out of state.
I got 2 acceptances and I was put on 2 waitlists.

 

[FlyingGnome]

I also got in on my first set of applications. I applied to 13 schools. 4 of them were in state and the rest were out of state.
I was initially accepted into 9, waitlisted by 2 and rejected by two.
My GRE's weren't so great and my GPA was just slightly above the average for the programs I applied to.
Just make sure that you're a good match for the schools you're applying to (academic and extracurricular wise).

 

[Bruh?!]

I also got in on my first set of applications. I applied to 13 schools. 4 of them were in state and the rest were out of state.
I was initially accepted into 9, waitlisted by 2 and rejected by two.
My GRE's weren't so great and my GPA was just slightly above the average for the programs I applied to.
Just make sure that you're a good match for the schools you're applying to (academic and extracurricular wise).

If ya don’t mind me asking, what programs that accepted and waitlisted you ?

 

[amlope03]

I got in on my first try. Applied to 8 schools, accepted to 5, waitlisted at 2, and withdrew from 1.

In retrospect, I wish I would have only applied to 3-5 schools (my stats were pretty competitive though).

 

[kdubz7w7]

Just curious to see how many ppl here got in on their first try. I've heard it takes an avg of 3 times, but I'm doing my best to get in on my first try.

One and done. First try, accepted into the only school I applied to. I had other schools I was considering applying to, but my first choice accepted me before it came to that.

 

[GrandeFasciaeLatae]

Got in my first try. Accepted to 3 out of 3. Of all my undergrad classmates and other friends that I knew were applying in the same cycle as me, I would say about 70% of them also got in their first try. However, maybe a quarter of them were wait-listed first and then accepted.

 

[dpfdpt]

Got in my first try. Accepted to 3 out of 3. Of all my undergrad classmates and other friends that I knew were applying in the same cycle as me, I would say about 70% of them also got in their first try. However, maybe a quarter of them were wait-listed first and then accepted.

awesome, congrats! which schools did you get into if you don't mind telling

 

[jjdpt2020]

I also ended up getting in on my first try! Applied to 7 interviewed at 2 and accepted to 2! So it is possible to get in on the first try!

 

[GrandeFasciaeLatae]

awesome, congrats! which schools did you get into if you don't mind telling

Temple, Drexel, and Thomas Jefferson

 

[anyutka2009]

Any idea if re-applying to PT school the 2nd time around will negatively impact you?
I'm deciding if I should try this year with 1 year to go with undergrad, but might be not the strongest application and then seeing how that goes and re-applying the following year if I don't get in anywhere...

 

[amlope03]

Any idea if re-applying to PT school the 2nd time around will negatively impact you?
I'm deciding if I should try this year with 1 year to go with undergrad, but might be not the strongest application and then seeing how that goes and re-applying the following year if I don't get in anywhere...

I heard that it actually looks better, if anything.

 

[dpfdpt]

Any idea if re-applying to PT school the 2nd time around will negatively impact you?
I'm deciding if I should try this year with 1 year to go with undergrad, but might be not the strongest application and then seeing how that goes and re-applying the following year if I don't get in anywhere...

I heard it looks better/you have a higher chance if you apply again

 

[OfficerFig]

It took me two tries, and I retook nearly all of my pre reqs in between!

 

[Bruh?!]

How about being on a waitlist? Do your chances increase the 2nd time on applying or just stay the same, as if you are applying for the first time ?

 

[anyutka2009]

I heard that it actually looks better, if anything.

thank you!

 

[Aeh91]

second time. Finally got waitlisted at two schools and just got accepted to both. dont give up

 

[One Punch Man]

It took me two tries, and I retook nearly all of my pre reqs in between!

Your determination is admirable.

 

[carolinagirl44]

Twice!

The first time I applied I got 1 waitlist and a few rejections. But the second time I applied (2 years later) I got 5 acceptances!

 

[CareerSwitcheroo]

I heard it looks better/you have a higher chance if you apply again

Just curious if you know what the reasoning is behind that.

 

[hawkesome]

I got in my first try. Applied to one school (early decision)

 

[Smile72696]

I got in my first try. Applied to one school (early decision)

Stats?

 

[hawkesome]

Stats?

cGPA 3.81ish, sGPA 3.74ish, GRE 155/155/4.0

 

[rangers28]

2nd time. Only applied to 2 schools the first time and applied late in the application cycle. 2nd year applied to 12 programs: waitlisted to 3, accepted to 1.

 

[dpfdpt]

Just curious if you know what the reasoning is behind that.

It shows persistence and proves you really really want to go to PT school.

 

[lincoln24]

I applied last cycle to 5 schools. Accepted to one without an interview. Interviewed at 2 and accepted into 1.

 

[amlope03]

One and done