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srmn2691 said:
When and how did you hear from Rutgers?
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I heard today in the mail, they sent a big envelope and told me I am on the alternate list, and that it's a very competitive program to get into. I am probably going to BU, but it's nice to know I was not flat out rejected from my alma mater. How about you? I feel they should have a bigger class size like Rutgers North, to accommodate the large population of NJ students interested in state school for PT. It's a shame. I would be saving a fortune by attending RU. Good luck to you!
 
PTpursuit said:
I heard today in the mail, they sent a big envelope and told me I am on the alternate list, and that it's a very competitive program to get into. I am probably going to BU, but it's nice to know I was not flat out rejected from my alma mater. How about you? I feel they should have a bigger class size like Rutgers North, to accommodate the large population of NJ students interested in state school for PT. It's a shame. I would be saving a fortune by attending RU. Good luck to you!
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I still have not heard anything from them. I am assuming it's a wait list or rejection. I completely agree with you they should open up the class size. I also felt like the interviews were rushed since they need to get through so many applicants in such a little amount of time, which is a shame. They only asked 3 questions and they weren't particularly showing of the applicant I do not think.

I was accepted to Shenandoah U. and plan on attending. I am really happy. I loved the program and the facility. The interview process was enjoyable and individualized and I felt like they were really trying to get to know the applicants.

Not getting into Rutgers is kind of a blessing in disguise I guess since I will not feel guilty about going to an out of state program. Good luck to you too!
 
srmn2691 said:
I still have not heard anything from them. I am assuming it's a wait list or rejection. I completely agree with you they should open up the class size. I also felt like the interviews were rushed since they need to get through so many applicants in such a little amount of time, which is a shame. They only asked 3 questions and they weren't particularly showing of the applicant I do not think.

I was accepted to Shenandoah U. and plan on attending. I am really happy. I loved the program and the facility. The interview process was enjoyable and individualized and I felt like they were really trying to get to know the applicants.

Not getting into Rutgers is kind of a blessing in disguise I guess since I will not feel guilty about going to an out of state program. Good luck to you too!
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I hope you hear back soon, I actually called a week ago and the woman couldn't give me any info. At the interview, the professor even said how the state was urging them to make their class size bigger, but they refuse because they feel the smaller intimate feel is a pro of their program. No, a pro is allowing more in state students a chance to attend a cheaper alternative. Yea I agree, I did not like how they had 5 students with 2 interviewers..

That's awesome! I hope you do well there and enjoy it. Are you going to the leesburg campus or the other one?? I got rejected from Shenandoah 🙁 ...... but things have worked out for me, to my surprise.

I agree, it is a blessing in disguise, my parents were gunning for me to attend rutgers since it is closer to home, but now I have the chance to finally move out of state and be independent. Thank you!!
 
blissfulbutterfly said:
Two quick questions:

Has anyone heard from University of Washington?

And has anyone heard from University of St.Augustine? I applied to the Miami campus and it was SUCH a hassle to apply. Apparently they had some IT problems, so certain files weren't being updated to the applications. I called so many times and no one ever picked up (the admissions phone was having problems too), so it was difficult trying to contact someone about it. They finally contacted me a month after the deadline saying that they were able to update my application. Did anyone have any issues with them?
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I got an email from them on February 12th.
 
PTpursuit said:
I hope you hear back soon, I actually called a week ago and the woman couldn't give me any info. At the interview, the professor even said how the state was urging them to make their class size bigger, but they refuse because they feel the smaller intimate feel is a pro of their program. No, a pro is allowing more in state students a chance to attend a cheaper alternative. Yea I agree, I did not like how they had 5 students with 2 interviewers..

That's awesome! I hope you do well there and enjoy it. Are you going to the leesburg campus or the other one?? I got rejected from Shenandoah 🙁 ...... but things have worked out for me, to my surprise.

I agree, it is a blessing in disguise, my parents were gunning for me to attend rutgers since it is closer to home, but now I have the chance to finally move out of state and be independent. Thank you!!
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Yes! The leesburg campus. I'm super excited. Congrats on your acceptance to BU! Hope you the best !!!
 
UPDATE: Waitlist
Undergrad: Stockton University
Major: Health Science with a minor in Holistic Health
Overall GPA: 3.78
Pre-Req. GPA: 3.72
GRE: V: 145 Q: 153 AW: 4

Extracurricular: Gymnastics Club Secretary, Holistic Health Club Vice President, Health Science Club, Pre-PT Club, CARE Program Mentor (I help students receive their degrees who have low GPA's and no financial aid), CARE Program Tutor, Habitat For Humanity, Special Olympics Volunteer, Volunteer in Bi-Annual Days of Service at my undergrad school, Dean's List for 5 consecutive semesters, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor's Society

Work: PT Aide, Auntie Anne's Pretzels Cashier, Express Sales Associate, Dairy Quick Ice Cream Server

Volunteer: 537 Hours total; 148 un-paid in sports rehab, 220 paid in sports rehab, 42 in geriatrics, 63 in an elementary school setting, 64 in neuroscience inpatient hospital

Applying: Stockton, Drexel, Temple, Chatham, Florida Gulf Coast, University of Miami, University of South Florida, Emory University, Nova Southeastern - Fort Lauderdale

Acceptances: Nova Southeastern 11/11, Chatham University 11/25, Stockton University 1/21, USF 2/9

Waitlist: Emory 2/11

Rejections: Drexel 1/7

Interviews: Chatham 11/14, Emory 1/15

Still weighing my options between USF and Emory in case I need to make a decision between the two of them. Any helpful information would be great!
 
I've been following this thread for about a year now and I finally have something to post!

University: Northern Arizona University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 4.0
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: V:157/Q:155/W:4.0

Volunteer: 2000+ hours working as a PT tech, 40 home health, 30 inpatient/acute care

Applied: NAU, UC Denver, Arkansas State

Acceptances: NAU, UC Denver

Alternates: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: NAU, UC Denver
 
Flagstaffer13 said:
I've been following this thread for about a year now and I finally have something to post!

University: Northern Arizona University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 4.0
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: V:157/Q:155/W:4.0

Volunteer: 2000+ hours working as a PT tech, 40 home health, 30 inpatient/acute care

Applied: NAU, UC Denver, Arkansas State

Acceptances: NAU, UC Denver

Alternates: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: NAU, UC Denver
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I saw you're also in Flagstaff! Can I ask you how you got your home health volunteer hours? I'm really interested in seeing what that setting is like, but haven't had any luck finding ways to observe around here...
 
The Ohio State University
GPA: 3.81
Pre-req: 3.67-3.74
GRE: 153 V 156 Q 4.0 AW

Applied: OSU, Toledo, UNC, OHio University, Youngstown State
Interviews: OU and Toledo
Waitlist: OSU, Toledo, OU
Rejected:
Accepted: YSU-declined- (12/9), University of Toledo (2/15)
 
Update: acceptance

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
School GPA: 3.044
Overall PTCAS GPA: 3.01
PrereqGPA (sciences only): 3.66
GRE: 1st time: 146Q, 154V 4.0A
2nd time: 149Q, 156V 4.5A (ran out of time on one quant section)
hours: 2000+ outpatient, 57 subacute pediatrics with neuro and spinal cord injuries, 10 acute care, 20 more hours in acute care (wound care, amputees, neuro, etc).
Applied: Rutgers south, Marshall U, Shenandoah, U st Augustine Florida, u of Florida, Emory and Henry, MGH institute, Methodist U, Wheeling Jesuit, U Maryland eastern shore, Boston U
Interviews: Emory & Henry (12/4) did not attend; U of St Aug (11/20), Rutgers U-South (12/18), Methodist U (1/22) did not attend; MGHIHP (1/30/15)
Rejected: Marshall U: just disqualified because of missing requirement (lame); Shenandoah U. (12/23/15)
Acceptances: U. of St. Augustine for the Health Sciences- Florida (12/21)declined; Boston University (1/14/16); MGH IHP (02/16/16)
Wait list: Rutgers South
 
UPDATE:
Major: Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.49
Pre-Req GPA: 3.23
GRE: V156 Q157 W4.5
Observation: 200+ outpatient and inpatient

Applied: Sacred Heart, Uconn
Interviews: Sacred Heart (1/09)
Accepted: Sacred Heart (1/27), UCONN (2/5)

Don't know which one I'm going to choose
 
Final acceptance update!

University: MIT (Class of 2013)
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Biology

PTCAS GPA: 3.78
PTCAS Prereq GPA: 3.73
PTCAS Science GPA: 3.78

GRE: 162V, 167Q, 4.5AW

Observation Hours:
26h inpatient acute care
24h neuro rehab
113h outpatient

Extra-Curric: MIT Russian Club, tutoring undergrad chemistry (very briefly), study abroad (Cambridge University, 1 year), various undergraduate research, 2 years working full time as a research assistant at Mass General Hospital (immunology), currently working as a research assistant at Rockefeller University (also immunology).

Applied: MGH IHP (top choice), UCSF/SFSU, Mount St Mary, UIC, CU Denver, Regis, NAU

Interviews: CU Denver (1/30), NAU (1/23 Flagstaff, declined), Regis (1/29), MGH IHP (2/6), UCSF/SFSU (1/23, Skype interview)
Accepted: UIC (12/11, sent deposit, declined), MSMU (12/10, declined), CU Denver (2/4), Regis (2/8), MGH IHP (2/16)
Rejected: UCSF/SFSU
 
1st Acceptance 😍

University: San Francisco State University
Major: B.S. Kinesiology, M.S. Kinesiology (in progress)
Overall GPA: 3.74
Pre-Req GPA: 3.81
Post-bac GPA: 3.75
GRE: V: 160; Q: 153; A: 4.5 (best from each section)

Extra-Curric: 6 yrs. personal training working with special populations, human anatomy lab assistant, grad assistant for anatomical kinesiology, Phi Theta Kappa honor society

Certifications: ACSM CertifiedPersonal Trainer, Functional Movement Screen Level 1, TRX Qualified Trainer, AHA BLS

Volunteer: 150 hours inpatient acute care hospital, 230 hours outpatient orthopedic

E-submitted: 10/27/2015

Verified: 12/04/2015

Applied: University of Pittsburgh, MGH, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, University of Washington (withdrew application), University of the Pacific

Interviews: University of the Pacific (1/29/16), George Washington(1/08/16), MGH Institute (2/06/16)

Waitlist: University of Pittsburgh

Rejections: N.A.

Acceptances: MGH Institute (scholarship)
 
University: University of South Florida
Major: Anthropology, Minors: Sociology and Dance
Undergrad GPA: 3.37
Overall GPA: 3.41
Post-Bac GPA: 3.53
GRE: 157 V/150 Q/4.0 W

Extra-Curriculars/Volunteering: Pre-PT Club (wasn't involved until after submitting), local Adaptive Sports & Recreation program, non-traditional student working ~30 hours per week while completing pre-reqs, studied abroad in senior year in Australia
Observation: ~90 hours at 3 outpatient ortho facilities, one nursing home, and one inpatient neuro facility
Applied: UNF, UF, FGCU, FIU, UNE
Interviews: FIU (1/30), FGCU (1/30), UNF (2/13), UNE (3/4- declined)
Acceptance: FGCU (2/12- accepted)
Waitlist: UNF
Rejections: none

I didn't think my application would get nearly as much interest as it did! There is hope for those of you who also have mediocre stats!
 
Final Update!

University: University at Albany (SUNY)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.68
Pre-req GPA: 3.75
GRE: Q-158, V-154, AW-4.0

Extracurricular: American Red Cross volunteer, Autism speaks volunteer, National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer

Volunteer: Inpatient 160, outpatient 1000+ (volunteered in two facilities and currently working as an aide in another facility), nursing home 40.

Applied: Columbia, NYU, LIU, Hunter, CSI, NY medical, NYIT , Stony Brook, Rutgers (both), Drexel, Seton Hall, Sacred Heart, Nova Southeastern, and Scranton.

Acceptances: NOVA- Fort Lauderdale 11/19, Columbia 12/8, NYMC 1/5

Rejections: Hunter, Rutgers North (application error)

Wailisted: NYU, Scranton

Interviews: NYMC 11/20, Columbia 12/4, Hunter 12/7, NYU 12/11, NYIT (Declined), Drexel (Declined), Rutgers South (Declined), Sacred Heart (Declined), Stony Brook (declined), CSI (declined)

Attending: Columbia!!
 
euisung said:
UPDATE WAITLIST

University: University of Florida
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.41
Pre-Req GPA: 3.42
GRE: 156 V 161 Q 4.0 AW

Observation: 180 outpatient, 60 inpatient

Applied: UF (top choice), UCF, FIU, UNF, USF, NOVA, FGCU, UM, Emory, USC

Interviews: Emory (1/23) FIU (1/30), FGCU (2/6), UNF (2/13)

Acceptances: FIU
Waitlist: Emory
Rejections: USF, UCF, NOVA
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Have you heard back from UF yet?? I was expecting to hear something by now
 
dancerdpt17 said:
University: University of South Florida
Major: Anthropology, Minors: Sociology and Dance
Undergrad GPA: 3.37
Overall GPA: 3.41
Post-Bac GPA: 3.53
GRE: 157 V/150 Q/4.0 W

Extra-Curriculars/Volunteering: Pre-PT Club (wasn't involved until after submitting), local Adaptive Sports & Recreation program, non-traditional student working ~30 hours per week while completing pre-reqs, studied abroad in senior year in Australia
Observation: ~90 hours at 3 outpatient ortho facilities, one nursing home, and one inpatient neuro facility
Applied: UNF, UF, FGCU, FIU, UNE
Interviews: FIU (1/30), FGCU (1/30), UNF (2/13), UNE (3/4- declined)
Acceptance: FGCU (2/12- accepted)
Waitlist: UNF
Rejections: none

I didn't think my application would get nearly as much interest as it did! There is hope for those of you who also have mediocre stats!
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Did you hear back by email from FGCU?
 
redrose424 said:
University: University of Georgia
Major: Political Science
Overall GPA: 3.29
Last 40: 3.78
Pre-Req GPA: 3.34 - 4.0 (I know this is a range, Emory is what tipped it to 4.0)

GRE: V-161, Q-157, AW-5.5

Extra-Curric: volunteered in the Neuroscience unit of a hospital (not PT), worked in a women's shelter, member of active minds (group raising awareness of mental illness), member of pre-physical therapy group, also held a 20hr+/week job until summer of last year.

PT Volunteer: 30 inpatient rehab, 30 in LTAC, 80 in outpatient ortho, so far about 40 in a hospital outpatient that is for oncology rehab/lympedema (ongoing)

Applying: Armstrong Atlantic University (submitted 8/6), University of North Georgia (submitted 8/11), Brenau (submitted 8/6), Georgia Regents (submitted 8/6), Mercer (submitted 8/11), Emory (submitted 8/13), Georgia State (submitted 8/11)

Still working on the supplemental stuff for the others, but expect to have them submitted by the beginning of next week.

Attending: Georgia State
Acceptances: Georgia State (11/18), Georgia Regents (11/18) - withdrawn
Rejections: UNG (9/16 - class filled early)
Waitlist: Mercer (2/2 - withdrawn), Emory (2/11 - withdrawn)
Interviews: Georgia Regents (offered on 8/10), UNG (offered 9/11 for alternate position, declined due to conflicts), Georgia State (offered 10/7), Brenau (offered 11/16 - declined), Armstrong (offered 12/1 - declined), Mercer (offered 12/2), Emory (offered 12/24)

What do you guys think? Chances? I know my overall GPA is below average, but there is a VERY noticeable grade trend. I'm also thinking that my GRE might help balance that a bit. Let me know!
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Final update. My GPA isn't outstanding (and was actually well below the average for most of the schools I applied to) so hopefully it gives everyone some hope if they think they are just "average."

Also: here are my new GPAs after my academic update (I held a 4.0 this semester and the two semesters before applying while I took my prereqs). Keep in mind I had already received two acceptances and all the interviews before I submitted this - so they only saw current stats and classes I was taking.

PTCAS Final GPAs
cGPA: 3.36
Last 40 after Academic Update: 4.0
A&P 1&2 - 4.0
Chemistry 1 w/ Lab: 2.97 (originally taken as a Freshman and got a C-, retook before Academic Update and got an A)
Physics 1&2: 4.0
Biology 1 w/ Lab: 3.10 (also a class I had to retake)
Psychology (6 hours - Abnormal and Intro): 3.0
Statistics: 4.0 - overall Math: 2.71
Overall Science - 3.51
English - 4.0
 
University: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 4.0
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 168 V 161 Q 5.0 W

Extra-Curric: Anatomy lab TA, Anat/Phys grader (different school), Chemistry tutor, library assistant

Hours: 650 outpatient ortho/geriatric (PT Aide) | 125 outpatient sports rehab (PT Aide) |10 inpatient acute peds | 8 outpatient peds

Applied: University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, UCSF/SFSU, USC

Acceptances: USC (11/23 - Declined), UCSF/SFSU (1/25 - Declined) , University of Puget Sound (2/2)

Wait list: University of Washington (2/16 - Position #10)

I'm pretty bummed about getting wait listed at UW, but I'm going to put in a deposit at UPS and hope to get bumped up the wait list at UW.
 
scapps said:
University: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 4.0
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 168 V 161 Q 5.0 W

Extra-Curric: Anatomy lab TA, Anat/Phys grader (different school), Chemistry tutor, library assistant

Hours: 650 outpatient ortho/geriatric (PT Aide) | 125 outpatient sports rehab (PT Aide) |10 inpatient acute peds | 8 outpatient peds

Applied: University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, UCSF/SFSU, USC

Acceptances: USC (11/23 - Declined), UCSF/SFSU (1/25 - Declined) , University of Puget Sound (2/2)

Wait list: University of Washington (2/16 - Position #10)

I'm pretty bummed about getting wait listed at UW, but I'm going to put in a deposit at UPS and hope to get bumped up the wait list at UW.
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I got into UPS as well! Why do you want to go to UofW? Are you from Washington?
 
scapps said:
University: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 4.0
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 168 V 161 Q 5.0 W

Extra-Curric: Anatomy lab TA, Anat/Phys grader (different school), Chemistry tutor, library assistant

Hours: 650 outpatient ortho/geriatric (PT Aide) | 125 outpatient sports rehab (PT Aide) |10 inpatient acute peds | 8 outpatient peds

Applied: University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, UCSF/SFSU, USC

Acceptances: USC (11/23 - Declined), UCSF/SFSU (1/25 - Declined) , University of Puget Sound (2/2)

Wait list: University of Washington (2/16 - Position #10)

I'm pretty bummed about getting wait listed at UW, but I'm going to put in a deposit at UPS and hope to get bumped up the wait list at UW.
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You seriously got waitlisted at UW, espeically with those stats and credentials?!!
 
navybluedreams said:
I feel ya. Playing the waiting game too. Did you apply to any other VA schools?
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I missed the deadline for VCU (thought it was Dec 2, not Nov 2 >.<) and was rejected from Marymount. I didn't care to go to Shenandoah or any of the other southern VA schools.. city life or bust 🙄
 
CrazyRunner said:
Newbeee here! 🙂

Bridgewater State University (MA)
Undergrad GPA: 2.9 (PTCAS - YIKES I know!!! )
pGPA: 3.4 ( - 3.8 after retaking courses)
GRE: 157V 148Q 4W

Observation: 250 sports directed, 52 orthopedic, 45 Wellness/health center, 200 outpatient private practice as a PT aide
Participated in track and field in college
Volunteer: Soup Kitchen 60+, Next Level Fitness - Group exercise coach 1000HRS, Beacon Hospice 30+

Applied: Bellarmine, Regis, Rutgers South, Nova Southeastern, Shenandoah, UIC, U Sciences in Philadelphia, MGH, Touro Universit Nevada, A.T Still University, St. Augustine (fall)
Interviews: A.T Still University (11/13) Bellarmine (10/30), Rutgers South (1/6)
Rejected: Regis, UIC, Senandoah, Nova, Touro University Nevada, MGH
Waitlist: U Sciences
Acceptances: AT Still University! :soexcited:

Still waiting on Bellarmine to get back to me but I am happy to get one...It's been a long haul and not my first go-around applying....
So for anyone else with a lower undergraduate GPA --hang in there and DON'T LOSE HOPE!
Good luck!
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Did you ever hear back from u sciences regarding waitlist and spot on the list ??
 
Final status update now that I heard from all the schools I applied.

University: University of Washington
Major: Biology (Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental)
Overall GPA: 3.68
Pre-Req GPA: 3.61
GRE: 152V, 157Q, 3.0 W (I know, I'm a terrible writer)

Extra-Curric: PT Aide (2000+ hours) outpatient, Assistant manager at Jimmy John's (1.5 yrs), Service desk supervisor at Kmart (9 mo), First year program leader, American Red Cross club, Local food bank

Applied: University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, Touro University - Nevada, University of Delaware, Regis University, University of Central Florida, Bellarmine University, Western Kentucky University, Radford University

Interview: Radford (11/19), University of Delaware (11/30), Regis (1/29), University of Central Florida (declined), Bellarmine (declined), Western Kentucky University (declined)

Acceptances: University of Delaware (12/9 - deposit), Radford (12/9 - declined), UPS (2/2 - declined), Regis (2/8 - pending deposit), Touro (2/11 - declined)

Rejections: University of Washington (2/17) -- this is my in-state school but wasn't my top choice so it was somewhat bittersweet and it helped made my decision easier!
 
Calbear009 said:
I got into UPS as well! Why do you want to go to UofW? Are you from Washington?
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Are you going to the reception UPS is hosting next week? If so, I'll see you there. The main reasons I want to go to UW are price, location, and rank. I actually moved to WA last year from CA for several reasons (family up here, cheaper housing, SO's job), but a major reason was because there are good quality PT programs in WA at a better price than in CA. I'll have in-state residency by the time school starts, but I'm wondering if my newcomer status had an affect on UW's decision about my application.
 
socalboy7 said:
First post on this thread. I encourage all low gpa applicants to work hard and smart. I am living proof that applicants with low gpas can get accepted to PT schools. This is my first year applying to DPT schools. I wanted to apply last year, but I knew it would be a waste of time because along with my poor gpa, I had a lack of experience. I spent the last year and some really trying to fix my disgusting gpa, studying the GRE (took it only once), and really focusing on expanding my experience. During my interviews, it was easy to speak about my experiences with PT during my volunteer and work experience because I had so many experiences to choose from.

University: University of California at Merced
Major: Human Biology
Overall PTCAS GPA: 2.94
Pre-Req GPA: 3.54
GRE: 154V /156Q / 4.5 A

Extra-Curric: captain and fundraising coordinator for university's men's lacrosse team, special events, intramural basketball champions, former emergency medical technician, I was in honors for my last semester of prerequisites at community college if that counts for anything lol

observation: 2000 outpatient ortho / 400 inpatient acute, neuro, cardio, pulmonary, ortho / 60 inpatient peds - total of 4 different observation sites

Applied: AT Still, California State University Fresno, Touro Nevada, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of North Texas Health Science Center Fort Worth, West Coast University, Western Universit of Health Sciences, Cal State Northridge, University of the Pacific, University of St. Augustine San Marcos

Acceptances: University of St Augustine (12/21/2015) , Fresno State (2/11/2016)

Rejections: Everywhere else I applied LOL

Interviews: University of St Augustine (11/20/2015) , Fresno State (1/30/2016)

Waitlist: Touro Nevada (1/12/2016)
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scapps said:
Are you going to the reception UPS is hosting next week? If so, I'll see you there. The main reasons I want to go to UW are price, location, and rank. I actually moved to WA last year from CA for several reasons (family up here, cheaper housing, SO's job), but a major reason was because there are good quality PT programs in WA at a better price than in CA. I'll have in-state residency by the time school starts, but I'm wondering if my newcomer status had an affect on UW's decision about my application.
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Gotcha! If I had the money I would haha. I live in southern California and although I would love to go check out the campus and meet everyone, I got to save some money. I'm not too familiar with Washington or the Tacoma area so i'm going to have to do some research and start looking for a place to live as August nears. I like what I've read about UPS's program though and the area/school look beautiful from the pictures I've seen haha.
 
Final Update

University: Nova Southeastern University
Major: Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience
Overall GPA: 3.97
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 156 V/156 Q/5.0 Writing

Extra-Curric: rower, undergraduate thesis, published research, research fellowships/assistantships, independent studies, presented research at national conferences

Volunteer: 150 hours in-patient, acute care at the Cleveland Clinic; 150 hours out-patient sports medicine at university's sports med clinic

Applied: Nova, FIU, USF, UMiami, USC, GWU, Boston U, Temple, University of Washington

Acceptances: USC, UMiami, Nova Southeastern University, FIU, University of Washington

Rejections: USF (didn't meet a requirement?), withdrew BU application, heard nothing from Temple so assuming a rejection

Interviews: GWU (declined)

 
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University: University of Florida
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.41
Pre-Req GPA: 3.42
GRE: 156 V 161 Q 4.0 AW

Observation: 180 outpatient, 60 inpatient

Applied: UF (top choice), UCF, FIU, UNF, USF, Nova, FGCU, UM, Emory, USC

Interviews: Emory (1/23) FIU (1/30), FGCU (2/6), UNF (2/13)

Acceptances: FIU
Waitlist: Emory, UNF
Rejections: USF, UCF, Nova
 
kdab28 said:
Final Update

University: Nova Southeastern University
Major: Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience
Overall GPA: 3.97
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 156 V/156 Q/5.0 Writing

Extra-Curric: rower, undergraduate thesis, published research, research fellowships/assistantships, independent studies, presented research at national conferences

Volunteer: 150 hours in-patient, acute care at the Cleveland Clinic; 150 hours out-patient sports medicine at university's sports med clinic

Applied: Nova, FIU, USF, UMiami, USC, GWU, Boston U, Temple, University of Washington

Acceptances: USC, UMiami, Nova Southeastern University, FIU, University of Washington

Rejections: USF (didn't meet a requirement?), withdrew BU application, heard nothing from Temple so assuming a rejection

Interviews: GWU (declined)
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kdab28, do you plan on accepting or declining UW? Florida is always a nice place to be. I was placed on alternate status for UW, so I am eager to see who is accepting and declining. The more that decline, the better my odds. If I don't get in this year, I'll still reapply to UW, but I plan on applying to most schools in Florida. After being in cold, wet, and rainy Washington for so long, the warm beach sounds pretty nice.
 
Calbear009 said:
Gotcha! If I had the money I would haha. I live in southern California and although I would love to go check out the campus and meet everyone, I got to save some money. I'm not too familiar with Washington or the Tacoma area so i'm going to have to do some research and start looking for a place to live as August nears. I like what I've read about UPS's program though and the area/school look beautiful from the pictures I've seen haha.
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I'm from SoCal originally too! I'll let you know what I think of the campus/area when I'm there next week. I've been to Tacoma a couple times and it seems a little dumpy in my opinion, but supposedly it depends on the area you're in, and I haven't been to the part of town near the campus. I live in Bellevue right now (next to Seattle), and the housing in Tacoma looks more reasonably priced based on what I've seen on Craigslist this week
 
mmaRanger said:
kdab28, do you plan on accepting or declining UW? Florida is always a nice place to be. I was placed on alternate status for UW, so I am eager to see who is accepting and declining. The more that decline, the better my odds. If I don't get in this year, I'll still reapply to UW, but I plan on applying to most schools in Florida. After being in cold, wet, and rainy Washington for so long, the warm beach sounds pretty nice.
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If I didn't live and want to stay in South Florida, I'd be going to UW in a heartbeat. But I committed to UM as I've had incredible research experiences there and fell in love with the program. So, as hard as it was to do, I declined my spot at UW --- so that's another open spot!
 
I haven't done this yet.. Maybe because I didn't want to hear what other people thought of my chances.. I read enough though to have a good idea on my own. But now that I am in a program I am comfortable sharing this info..

I am going back to school after almost 8 years off!

University: University of Montana
Major: Environmental Studies (BA)
Overall GPA (PTCAS) : Undergrad 3.19: Post Bac- 4.0: Cum- 3.38
Pre-Req GPA: 3.68
GRE: 162 V 152 Q 5.0 AW

Observation: ~110 hours, in 5 settings
inpatient- acute, rehab, snf //// outpatient- sports, peds, dry needling, aquatics

Recommendations- I feel like this was one of my strongest components of my application.

Applied: University of Montana, Northern Arizona University, Idaho State University

Interviews: na
Acceptances: ISU
Waitlist: na
Rejections: UM, NAU
 
scapps said:
I'm from SoCal originally too! I'll let you know what I think of the campus/area when I'm there next week. I've been to Tacoma a couple times and it seems a little dumpy in my opinion, but supposedly it depends on the area you're in, and I haven't been to the part of town near the campus. I live in Bellevue right now (next to Seattle), and the housing in Tacoma looks more reasonably priced based on what I've seen on Craigslist this week
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I live in Tacoma and it ain't dumpy. But you are right, rent is way cheaper than Seattle or Bellevue. You're really lucky to have gotten in to UPS...They are really demanding. I'm on the alternate list again. So if you want to go live somewhere less dumpy and give your spot to me that would be Aok!. 😉 But seriously, UPS beats UW. I've worked with 3 UPS graduates and live 2 minutes from the campus. They are about helping people and UW is about research.

Oh, and look for apartments/houses in the Stadium district or in the North End right around the college.
 
ADPT2B said:
I live in Tacoma and it ain't dumpy. But you are right, rent is way cheaper than Seattle or Bellevue. You're really lucky to have gotten in to UPS...They are really demanding. I'm on the alternate list again. So if you want to go live somewhere less dumpy and give your spot to me that would be Aok!. 😉 But seriously, UPS beats UW. I've worked with 3 UPS graduates and live 2 minutes from the campus. They are about helping people and UW is about research.

Oh, and look for apartments/houses in the Stadium district or in the North End right around the college.
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Thanks for the advice! Yeah, I really hadn't seen much of Tacoma and was probably just in a meh part of town the couple times I was there. The main factors pushing me away from choosing UPS are the $20k price difference between UPS and UW, and that my SO and I own a condo in Bellevue so I'd have to move away from home for 3 years. I'm excited to go down next week for the accepted-students day and get a feel for the place. Can you tell me some specifics about the differences you'be heard between the two schools? I honestly don't know a ton about either program besides what the put on their websites, which of course don't talk about the bad stuff.

I'm sorry you were waitlisted again 🙁 that sucks a lot. I hope you get in!
 
richmond said:
Where will you go, if you don't mind me asking?
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Fresno state is the financially responsible choice. St augustine has its perks such as being in san diego county and being accelerated. I would be a fool to turn down Fresno.
 
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