GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES

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kait5547 said:
I remember meeting you at the UM Baltimore interview, congrats on GW!!
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Thank you! I believe Baltimore is sending out notification emails in the next couple days. Best of luck!
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ppellers said:
I got my acceptance from Nova SE today! It is my only acceptance so far, I am waiting to hear from Regis University, MUSC, and WKU still but MUSC is probably the only one I would choose over Nova SE so maybe we will be classmates!
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I'm waiting to hear from MUSC as well, so it's very possible! I had an interview with Regis last year, and unless you're a coastal person, I think if you saw Regis and their program, it might make things a little more difficult haha. Colorado is a gorgeous place and their staff is awesome. Keep us updated!
 
hopefulDPT20 said:
Thank you, congrats to you too!! My top 3 are UNF, UCF and Nova. I'm just in a bit of a pickle because I feel like I won't hear back from most other schools by the time Nova wants us to decide by. What are your top 3?
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Yeah, that was the hardest part for me, but I went ahead and paid the deposit because it's my only 100% answer right now and I don't want to risk losing it. "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush." My top choices are UF, Nova, and it's a toss-up between MUSC and Mercer for third. Luckily I have an interview with Mercer in January, so it'll help me make a decision. Have you already gone to an open house for Nova?
 
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ppellers said:
I just heard back from Nova as well! They gave me a deadline of December 23rd but I can't tell if the $1,000 deposit is due then or the deadline in January? I know the intent to enroll is due the 23rd but the e-mail was a little confusing. Congratulations on your acceptance, I'm still processing my news and can't believe it.
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I can help answer this for you based off my acceptance. My intent to enroll letter was due December 6th, and the deposit was/is due January 15th. I would assume since you got your acceptance letter about 2 weeks after mine, the letter is due December 23rd, but the deposit would be due in January (probably the same date) since the program starts in May. I hope this helps!
 
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Update for Fresno state 12/12
Gpa- 3.9
Science- 3.87
Gre- 162 q 160 v 4.0 awa
Hours- 230
Non PT Volunteer hours- 9000
Applied- CSUN, touro, ewu, fresno, sac state, UW, puget sound, NAU, unlv

Offered- CSUN, touro, (Fresno state interview 12/12)
Rejected- none
Accepted- CSUN

Wednesday at 9:12 AM
 
UPDATE: INTERVIEW @ CSU Fresno


Undergrad: UCSD (transferred from JC)
Undergraduate Major: Human Biology
Overall GPA: 3.81
Prerequisite GPA: 3.83
Past 60 Hours GPA: 3.95
GRE: V-165, Q-157, AW-4

PT Observation Hours: Ortho Rehab Aide (1,000 hrs), Outpatient (77hrs), Inpatient (40hrs), SNF (70 hrs), Sports/Water Therapy (35 hrs)
Related Experience: Pathmaker Intern in Hospital (~175 hrs), Research Technician (650 hrs)
Community Service: Tutor/Mentor (~600 hrs)
Applied: CSU Northridge, CSU Fresno, CSU Long Beach, West Coast University, Chapman University, St. Augustine University (San Marcos)
Letters of Recommendation: 2 physical therapists, 1 professor

Submitted: 10/3/2016
Acceptances: TBD
Interviews: St. Augustine (San Marcos), CSU Fresno
Rejections: TBD
 
Another update
Gpa- 3.9
Science- 3.87
Gre- 162 q 160 v 4.0 awa
Hours- 230
Non PT Volunteer hours- 9000
Applied- CSUN, touro, ewu, fresno, sac state, UW, puget sound, NAU, unlv

Offered- CSUN, touro, CSUF interview12/12, NAU interview 12/12
Rejected- none
Accepted- CSUN

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Update!!!

Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.79
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5-3.6
GRE: 162V, 151Q, 5.0AW

Observation hours: 635 total hours completed in outpatient ortho, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient pediatrics

Extracurricular: mentor/tutor for students with intellectual disabilities, adaptive sports with children with disabilities, executive board member for Dance Marathon, camp counselor for campers with disabilities

Applied: University of South Carolina, MUSC, Armstrong State University, Mercer University, Augusta University, Duke, Western Carolina, University of Miami, and UF

Acceptances: Mercer University (11/21), Augusta University (11/23), University of Miami (12/12), Western Carolina (12/14)

Waitlist: University of South Carolina (1/26), MUSC (1/27)

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: University of Miami (10/14), Augusta University (10/28), Mercer (11/19), Western Carolina (12/10), Armstrong State University (1/27--declined)
 
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Okay I think this is the last one for today
Gpa- 3.9
Science- 3.87
Gre- 162 q 160 v 4.0 awa
Hours- 230
Non PT Volunteer hours- 9000
Applied- CSUN, touro, ewu, fresno, sac state, UW, puget sound, NAU, unlv

Offered- CSUN, touro
Interview offers- CSUF (12/12), NAU (12/12), UNLV (12/12)
Rejected- none
Accepted- CSUN

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Update :)

University: California State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.86
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7-3.8 depending on the school
GRE First time: 147Q, 150V, 3.5AW
GRE Second time: 151Q, 153V, 5.0AW
Hours: 500 outpatient hours and 100 pediatric hours
Recommendation Letters: 4 total: 1 physical therapist from pediatrics as a student volunteer, 2 physical therapists from the same outpatient clinic (internship that turned into an aide position), and kinesiology major professor

E-Submitted on: 9/17/16
Applying: CSULB, CSUN, Chapman, Eastern Washington, NAU, UCSF/SFSU, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Washington, SDSU
Interviews: NAU (12/12)
Acceptance: Chapman (11/23)
Rejections: None yet
Waitlist: Pittsburgh (12/6)
 
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UPDATE

Undergrad: Santa Clara University
Major: Chemistry (BA) and Biology (BS)
cGPA: 3.47
PTCAS pGPA: 3.58 (~3.7 for schools that take o-chem)
Last 60 GPA: ~3.8
GRE: 168Q, 161V, 4.0AW
Hours: 53 inpatient, 104 outpatient (public hospital), 65 neuro, 40 outpatient (private clinic)
Letters of Rec: 2 PT's, 1 professor in major (also my PI for research), 1 employer (tutoring center on campus)
Extracurriculars/work: undergraduate research in chemistry, ultimate frisbee, chemistry club events/preview day speaker, pre-physical therapy club founder and former president, cooked breakfast at a homeless shelter a few times, tutor in several subjects and SAT/ACT math and science, general/organic chemistry TA, respite care worker
Other: a few awards and scholarships including a summer research scholarship
E-submitted: 8-7-16
Verified: 8-9-16

Applied: CSU Fresno, CSU Long Beach, CSU Northridge (top choice), UCSF/SFSU, Chapman, Western, NAU, Regis, University of Colorado, UIC, UNLV (top choice)

Accepted: n/a

Rejected: n/a

Interviews: Western University of Health Sciences (1-11-17), University of Colorado (1-27-17, will probably decline unless I can get a phone interview), Cal State Fresno (2-4-17), UNLV (1-27-17)
 
dgt329 said:
UPDATE

Undergrad: Santa Clara University
Major: Chemistry (BA) and Biology (BS)
cGPA: 3.47
PTCAS pGPA: 3.58 (~3.7 for schools that take o-chem)
Last 60 GPA: ~3.8
GRE: 168Q, 161V, 4.0AW
Hours: 53 inpatient, 104 outpatient (public hospital), 65 neuro, 40 outpatient (private clinic)
Letters of Rec: 2 PT's, 1 professor in major (also my PI for research), 1 employer (tutoring center on campus)
Extracurriculars/work: undergraduate research in chemistry, ultimate frisbee, chemistry club events/preview day speaker, pre-physical therapy club founder and former president, cooked breakfast at a homeless shelter a few times, tutor in several subjects and SAT/ACT math and science, general/organic chemistry TA, respite care worker
Other: a few awards and scholarships including a summer research scholarship
E-submitted: 8-7-16
Verified: 8-9-16

Applied: CSU Fresno, CSU Long Beach, CSU Northridge (top choice), UCSF/SFSU, Chapman, Western, NAU, Regis, University of Colorado, UIC, UNLV (top choice)

Accepted: n/a

Rejected: n/a

Interviews: Western University of Health Sciences (1-11-17), University of Colorado (1-27-17, will probably decline unless I can get a phone interview), Cal State Fresno (2-4-17), UNLV (1-27-17)
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Congrats! When did you hear from UNLV?
 
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University: University of Arizona
Major: Microbiology
cGPA: 3.73-3.76
pGPA: 3.53-3.8 (depending on school)
GRE: 155 v 163 Q 5.0 AW
Hours: 130 across 3 different settings
APPLYING:
Belmont University
California Fresno State
California State University, Long Beach
Chapman University
Northern Arizona University
Midwestern
University of Puget Sound
University of Washington
Seton Hall
University of Colorado

Interviews: Midwestern (Glendale)-10/14/16, Belmont-11/18/16, Northern Arizona Universty-1/28/17
Acceptance Offers: Midwestern, Chapman University
Rejections: CU
Waitlist: Belmont
Accepted: Chapman
 
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Update - Rejected from NAU without interview

University: University of California, Irvine (Bachelor's) - Local CC (Pre-reqs)
Major: Criminology, Law and Society
Overall GPA: 3.63
Pre-Req GPA: 3.73 (PTCAS Pre-Req), 4.00 (Post-bac/pre-req retakes)
GRE: 165V 160Q 5.5AW

Hours: 74 inpatient hospital, 54 skilled nursing, 32 outpatient orthopedic

Submitted 8/16, verified 8/23

Applied: CSU Long Beach, Marshall University, Missouri State University, Northern Arizona University, University of Montana - Missoula, University of South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina, Husson University

Interviews: Missouri State University (9/17), Marshall University (1/13, phone)

Acceptances: University of South Carolina (12/7)

Rejections: NAU (12/13)
 
UPDATE: ACCEPTANCE!

University: The Ohio State University
Major: Health Sciences
Minor: Communications
Overall GPA: 3.61
Pre-req GPA: 3.3 (freshman year was rough)
Last 60 Hours GPA: 3.85
GRE: 156V 158Q 4.0AW
Hours: ~300 hours - various settings including sports medicine, geriatrics, neuro, pediatrics, inpatient, outpatient and I have a paid position as a PT aide
Extra: Pre-PT/OT club, health sciences club, club swimming at Ohio State, team buckeye student riders pelotonia rider, buckeyethon dance marathon participant, work two jobs, dean's list

Applying to: Ohio University, Mt. St. Joseph, University of Cincinnati, Duke, University of Florida, Missouri State, Tennessee State, Shenandoah, University of Maryland - Baltimore

Submitted: 8/30
PTCAS Verified: 9/6

Accepted: Mount St Joseph (12/1), University of Florida (12/13)
Rejected: Ohio University
Interviews: Mt. St. Joseph (11/18), Tennessee State - declined (10/21), University of Florida Visit Day (12/2), Shenandoah (12/17) - declined, Missouri State (1/14) - declined
Attending:
 
UPDATE!!!

Undergrad: CU BOULDER
Major: Integrative Physiology
GPA: 3.96
Prereq-GPA: 3.92 (PTCAS)
GRE: 152V, 155Q, 4.5W
Observation Hours: 25 neuro/inpatient, 15 hospital/acute, 950 ortho outpatient
Extras: Anatomy TA, cadaver lab TA, neuroscience and calculus tutor, service trips to Thailand, middle school youth group leader, two years experience in neuroscience research labs running fMRI studies, crisis text line volunteer

Applied: Northwestern, Duke, CU Denver

Accepted: Northwestern (10/10), DUKE (12/13) :)
Interviews: CU Denver (1/27)
Rejected: N/A
 
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Koala327 said:
UPDATE!!!

Undergrad: CU BOULDER
Major: Integrative Physiology
GPA: 3.96
Prereq-GPA: 3.92 (PTCAS)
GRE: 152V, 155Q, 4.5W
Observation Hours: 25 neuro/inpatient, 15 hospital/acute, 950 ortho outpatient
Extras: Anatomy TA, cadaver lab TA, neuroscience and calculus tutor, service trips to Thailand, middle school youth group leader, two years experience in neuroscience research labs running fMRI studies, crisis text line volunteer

Applied: Northwestern, Duke, CU Denver

Accepted: Northwestern (10/10), DUKE (12/13) :)
Interviews: CU Denver (1/27)
Rejected: N/A
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CONGRATS, FRIEND!!! #threeforthree #boss
 
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Koala327 said:
UPDATE!!!

Undergrad: CU BOULDER
Major: Integrative Physiology
GPA: 3.96
Prereq-GPA: 3.92 (PTCAS)
GRE: 152V, 155Q, 4.5W
Observation Hours: 25 neuro/inpatient, 15 hospital/acute, 950 ortho outpatient
Extras: Anatomy TA, cadaver lab TA, neuroscience and calculus tutor, service trips to Thailand, middle school youth group leader, two years experience in neuroscience research labs running fMRI studies, crisis text line volunteer

Applied: Northwestern, Duke, CU Denver

Accepted: Northwestern (10/10), DUKE (12/13) :)
Interviews: CU Denver (1/27)
Rejected: N/A
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YAY!!! So glad you finally got some good news from Duke!!!! :highfive:
 
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Update - Rejected from NAU without interview

University: University of California, Irvine (Bachelor's) - Local CC (Pre-reqs)
Major: Criminology, Law and Society
Overall GPA: 3.63
Pre-Req GPA: 3.73 (PTCAS Pre-Req), 4.00 (Post-bac/pre-req retakes)
GRE: 165V 160Q 5.5AW

Hours: 74 inpatient hospital, 54 skilled nursing, 32 outpatient orthopedic

Submitted 8/16, verified 8/23

Applied: CSU Long Beach, Marshall University, Missouri State University, Northern Arizona University, University of Montana - Missoula, University of South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina, Husson University

Interviews: Missouri State University (9/17), Marshall University (1/13, phone)

Acceptances: University of South Carolina (12/7)

Rejections: NAU (12/13)
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Can I ask when you submitted for UofSC/ how long did it take to hear back?
 
kelsyeraw said:
Can I ask when you submitted for UofSC/ how long did it take to hear back?
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PTCAS submission for UofSC went out 8/23. I had all my material (GRE, supp fee) in within a week or two after that. They first contacted me with an acknowledgement on Sept 20 saying they'd review in mid november. Got my acceptance on 12/7.
 
UPDATE

Undergrad: Santa Clara University
Major: Chemistry (BA) and Biology (BS)
cGPA: 3.47
PTCAS pGPA: 3.58 (~3.7 for schools that take o-chem)
Last 60 GPA: ~3.8
GRE: 168Q, 161V, 4.0AW
Hours: 53 inpatient, 104 outpatient (public hospital), 65 neuro, 40 outpatient (private clinic)
Letters of Rec: 2 PT's, 1 professor in major (also my PI for research), 1 employer (tutoring center on campus)
Extracurriculars/work: undergraduate research in chemistry, ultimate frisbee, chemistry club events/preview day speaker, pre-physical therapy club founder and former president, cooked breakfast at a homeless shelter a few times, tutor in several subjects and SAT/ACT math and science, general/organic chemistry TA, respite care worker
Other: a few awards and scholarships including a summer research scholarship
E-submitted: 8-7-16
Verified: 8-9-16

Applied: CSU Fresno, CSU Long Beach, CSU Northridge (top choice), UCSF/SFSU, Chapman, Western, NAU, Regis, University of Colorado, UIC, UNLV (top choice)

Accepted: n/a

Rejected: NAU (12-13-16)

Interviews: Western University of Health Sciences (1-11-17), University of Colorado (1-28-17), Cal State Fresno (2-4-17), UNLV (1-27-17)
 
tiggerbackpack said:
Update :)

University: California State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.86
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7-3.8 depending on the school
GRE First time: 147Q, 150V, 3.5AW
GRE Second time: 151Q, 153V, 5.0AW
Hours: 500 outpatient hours and 100 pediatric hours
Recommendation Letters: 4 total: 1 physical therapist from pediatrics as a student volunteer, 2 physical therapists from the same outpatient clinic (internship that turned into an aide position), and kinesiology major professor

E-Submitted on: 9/17/16
Applying: CSULB, CSUN, Chapman, Eastern Washington, NAU, UCSF/SFSU, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Washington, SDSU
Interviews: NAU (12/12)
Acceptance: Chapman (11/23)
Rejections: None yet
Waitlist: Pittsburgh (12/6)
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Congrats for your acceptance! Do you mind telling Pittsburgh's email?
 
University: University of Massachusetts Amherst c/o 2017
Major: Dual Degree in Kinesiology and Psychology
cGPA: Kin 3.7, Psych 3.95
PTCAS GPA: 3.68
GRE: 155 V, 151 Q, 5 AW
Hours: 67 outpatient in a few clinics, 200+ hours for AT internship
Letters of req: 2PT, 1 Kin professor, 1 community service
Extracur./Work: D1 Student athlete, worked in IT financial dept. for 4 years, PT internship running front desk of PT office, volunteer work cleaning up local river, wounded warriors volunteer
E-Submitted: 7/29

Applied: UDel, University of Maryland Baltimore, George Washington, Drexel, Marymount, Shenandoah

Interviews: Maryland (9/28), GW (11/11), Drexel (9/30), Marymount (12/3), Shenandoah (12/16)

Waitlisted: Marymount (declined waitlist)

Accepted: University of Maryland (12/13) :D, GW (12/9), Drexel (11/2)

Attending: University of Maryland Baltimore :D
 
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University: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.57
Pre-Req GPA: 3.22
GRE: 148V, 153Q, 4AW

Extra-Curric: Pre-PT club, EMWA, CPR and First Aid certified, Undergraduate research assistant for Health Promotion and Rehabilitation Lab
Skill: Fluent in Spanish
Volunteer: approx. 100 hours in 3 setting

Applied: Northwestern, UIC, Governor's State, Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern-Downer's Grove

Acceptances: Governor's State (12/14); put on Northwestern's alternate list

Rejections: n/a

Interviews: Governor's State on 12/9
 
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Congrats for your acceptance! Do you mind telling Pittsburgh's email?
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Sure :)

Thank you for your application to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the University of Pittsburgh
After careful review and deliberation of your application, the Admissions Committee has placed you on the DPT Wait List. At this time the Wait List is not ranked and we do not anticipate reviewing the list until mid March at the earliest. Once the list is reviewed and we are able to offer you a seat in the class, you will be contacted immediately.
Please know that review of the Wait List is a complex, multi-faceted process, as such we ask for your patience and kindly request that you refrain from inquiries regarding your status.
 
Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles
Major: Psychology
CGPA: ~3.35
Prereq GPA: ~3.7
GRE: 155V 165Q 4.0AW
Hours: 670 Outpatient at UCLA Physical Therapy (various types of pt)
Extracurriculars: President of an Ethnic Group, Mission trip to Uganda (exposure to clinics and patient settings there)

Applying: CSU Fresno, CSUN, Chapman, Midwestern U (AZ), Samuel Merrit, U of Miami, USC, U of Utah, U of Washington, West Coast, Western University

Interviews: Midwestern U (AZ)

Rejections: NAU

Acceptance: Chapman (Summer)

Waitlist: Midwestern U (AZ)

Interview: Western U of Health Sciences (Declined)
 
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Major: Biology
Minors: Psychology & Public Health
Overall GPA: 3.46
Pre-Req GPA: 3.40
GRE: 153V, 154Q & 4.0W

Extra-Curric: medical service trip to Nicaragua, anatomy tutor and lab proctor, cell bio tutor, sorority: executive board, social chair, & fundraising chair, greek recruitment guide, health outreach organization, first-year peer mentor, dance marathon morale captain, school lifeguard, tri beta (biology honor society), psi chi (psychology honor society)

Volunteer: 130 hrs PT tech, 75 OP, 70 IP, 10 nursing home, 10 hydrotherapy, 10 NICU

Applied: Bradley, Gov State, Grand Valley State, Midwestern - Downers Grove, Nova Southeastern University, Pacific, Rocky Mtn U of Health Prof (sep 2017), St. Ambrose, AT Still, Midwestern - Glendale, Regis, Rosalind Franklin, U of Colorado, UW Madison, Wash U

Interviews: Midwestern-Glendale (11/4), Rosalind Franklin (11/19), Gov State (12/9 or 12/13, haven't decided yet)
Waitlisted: Wash U, Midwestern-Glendale, Rosalind Franklin, Governors State, Bradley
Acceptances: TBA
Rejections: Grand Valley State, CU :(

Anyone know anything good/bad about the waitlist chances at any of those 5 schools?? Not trying to get my hopes up... but also trying to be realistic.
 
Update!!

University: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.75
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
Past 60 Hours GPA: 3.94
GRE: 1st attempt: 157V 152Q 4.0AW, 2nd attempt: 157V 159Q 3.5AW

Extra-Curric:
Aquatic exercise assistant for students with disabilities
Undergrad Assistant for exercise based after school program
Lifeguard
Junior Lifeguard Sports Coach
Sports Fitness Program Swim Instructor
Personal Trainer

Volunteer/Observation Hours:
Inpatient (126 hours)
Outpatient (40 hours)
Physical Therapy clinic for students and athletes with disabilities (38+ hours)
TOTAL Observation hours: 204

Applied: UIC, Northwestern, College of St. Scholastica, Governors State, Bradley, Mercer, Missouri State, Rosalind Franklin

Acceptances: Northwestern University (10/10), Governors State (12/14)

Waitlist: Bradley (12/8), UIC (12/15)

Rejections:

Interviews: Governors State (12/13), Rosalind Franklin (1/7), Mercer University (1/14 not attending), Missouri State University (1/14 not attending)


UIC was my top choice. Rosalind Franklin is second choice but my interview (1/7) is after I have to confirm my attendance to GSU (1/2). Is anyone else in a similar situation?
 
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Undergrad: UNC Chapel Hill (Class of 2016)

Major: Biology

Minor: Chemistry

Overall GPA: 3.756

Pre-req GPA: 3.74 (varies for each school)

GRE: V-157, Q-156, W-4.5

Extra-Curric: Red Cross Club, Autism Speaks president, Camp Counselor, Direct Support Professional for individuals with autism and CP, Persever8 intern, Undergraduate research on return to duty readiness in service members who have sustained an mTBI, PRe PT/OT Club, Pediatric Playroom volunteer at UNC Hospital, TA for "The Human Body" course at Duke TIP

Gap year job: Fellow at Camp Royall (through the Autism Society of NC)


Volunteer: Outpatient Ortho (650), Pediatrics (30), Geriatrics (30)


Applied: UNC Chapel Hill, WCU, Duke, Emory, Radford, ODU, USC, MUSC, UF, UMB


Interviews: UMB (10/12) Radford (11/17), WCU (12/10), Emory (1/13), UNC (1/21)


Waitlisted: none yet


Acceptances: Radford (12/1), WCU (12/15)


Rejections: none yet
 
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Undergrad: UNC Chapel Hill (Class of 2016)

Major: Biology

Minor: Chemistry

Overall GPA: 3.756

Pre-req GPA: 3.74 (varies for each school)

GRE: V-157, Q-156, W-4.5

Extra-Curric: Red Cross Club, Autism Speaks president, Camp Counselor, Direct Support Professional for individuals with autism and CP, Persever8 intern, Undergraduate research on return to duty readiness in service members who have sustained an mTBI, PRe PT/OT Club, Pediatric Playroom volunteer at UNC Hospital, TA for "The Human Body" course at Duke TIP

Gap year job: Fellow at Camp Royall (through the Autism Society of NC)


Volunteer: Outpatient Ortho (650), Pediatrics (30), Geriatrics (30)


Applied: UNC Chapel Hill, WCU, Duke, Emory, Radford, ODU, USC, MUSC, UF, UMB


Interviews: UMB (10/12) Radford (11/17), WCU (12/10), Emory (1/13), UNC (1/21)


Waitlisted: none yet


Acceptances: Radford (12/1), WCU (12/15)


Rejections: none yet
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Hey there! May I know when you received the interview invitation to Emory?
 
JessTheNervousPre-PTMess said:
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Major: Biology
Minors: Psychology & Public Health
Overall GPA: 3.46
Pre-Req GPA: 3.40
GRE: 153V, 154Q & 4.0W

Extra-Curric: medical service trip to Nicaragua, anatomy tutor and lab proctor, cell bio tutor, sorority: executive board, social chair, & fundraising chair, greek recruitment guide, health outreach organization, first-year peer mentor, dance marathon morale captain, school lifeguard, tri beta (biology honor society), psi chi (psychology honor society)

Volunteer: 130 hrs PT tech, 75 OP, 70 IP, 10 nursing home, 10 hydrotherapy, 10 NICU

Applied: Bradley, Gov State, Grand Valley State, Midwestern - Downers Grove, Nova Southeastern University, Pacific, Rocky Mtn U of Health Prof (sep 2017), St. Ambrose, AT Still, Midwestern - Glendale, Regis, Rosalind Franklin, U of Colorado, UW Madison, Wash U

Interviews: Midwestern-Glendale (11/4), Rosalind Franklin (11/19), Gov State (12/9 or 12/13, haven't decided yet)
Waitlisted: Wash U, Midwestern-Glendale, Rosalind Franklin, Governors State, Bradley
Acceptances: TBA
Rejections: Grand Valley State, CU :(

Anyone know anything good/bad about the waitlist chances at any of those 5 schools?? Not trying to get my hopes up... but also trying to be realistic.
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When did you hear from walsh u?
 
Anyone interview with Midwestern - Glendale on 11/11 ever hear back yet??
 
Update: 1st ACCEPTANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Undergrad: UIC
Major: Biology
cGPA: 3.73
pre-req GPA: 3.64-3.75 depending on how schools calculate it (self-reported pre-req GPA: 3.69, so right in the middle)
GRE: 152 V, 161 Q 4.5 AW
Observation Hours: around 100 hours outpatient ortho (mixed in with sports), 25 outpatient neuro, 25 inpatient acute care (150 hours total)
Extracirriculars: 2 years of missionary work prior to college, pre-PT club, tutor science for high school students at a prep school.
Applying: UIC, Rosalind Franklin, UNMC, Drexel

E-submitted: 9/7
Verified: 9/13

Acceptances: UIC (12/15)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Interviews: Rosalind Franklin (10/15), Drexel (10/28), UNMC (12/20)
Rejections: Rosalind Franklin (10/24), Drexel (11/9)

I honestly felt the least confident about getting accepted at UIC, but I'm so relieved that my 1st acceptance came!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to make my decision once I interview at UNMC and hear back from them, but words can't describe how I'm feeling right now!!!!!!!!!
 
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Updated with VCU news. I have a tough decision.

Interviews: Radford 11/18/16, NAU 1/28/17
Acceptances: Radford 12/1, VCU 12/15
Rejections: N/A
Attending: N/A
 
Another update!!!!!!
Major: Kinesiology and Health
Overall GPA: 3.96
Prerequisite GPA: 3.98
GRE: 153Q, 157V, 4.0AW

Extra-Curric: President of sorority, president and secretary of multicultural clubs, mentor for college, community service committee member for a year, PT tech at outpatient clinic, undergraduate lab assistant for anatomy and physiology department, orientation leader and supervisor for past two summers

Observation hours: 19 sub-acute rehabilitation, 20 nursing home, 8 home health, 130+ outpatient ortho

Submitted: 9/5/16
Verified: 9/11/16

Applied: University of Illinois Chicago, Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern University-Downers Grove, Creighton University, Washington University in St. Louis, Des Moines University

Interviews: Midwestern University-Downer's Grove (10/12/2016); Des Moines University (10/21/2016); Creighton University (11/11/2016--Declined); Rosalind Franklin (11/19/2016--Declined)

Acceptances: UIC!! (12/15/16); Des Moines University (11/08/2016--Scholarship); Washington University in St. Louis (11/08/2016); Midwestern University-Downer's Grove (10/31/2016)
Rejections: None

Now that I've official heard back from all my schools, I don't know how to make a decision! My scholarship to Des Moines University makes it pretty hard to turn down, but at the same time UIC is my number one choice. We'll see how it goes!
 
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kato3 said:
Update: 1st ACCEPTANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Undergrad: UIC
Major: Biology
cGPA: 3.73
pre-req GPA: 3.64-3.75 depending on how schools calculate it (self-reported pre-req GPA: 3.69, so right in the middle)
GRE: 152 V, 161 Q 4.5 AW
Observation Hours: around 100 hours outpatient ortho (mixed in with sports), 25 outpatient neuro, 25 inpatient acute care (150 hours total)
Extracirriculars: 2 years of missionary work prior to college, pre-PT club, tutor science for high school students at a prep school.
Applying: UIC, Rosalind Franklin, UNMC, Drexel

E-submitted: 9/7
Verified: 9/13

Acceptances: UIC (12/15)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Interviews: Rosalind Franklin (10/15), Drexel (10/28), UNMC (12/20)
Rejections: Rosalind Franklin (10/24), Drexel (11/9)

I honestly felt the least confident about getting accepted at UIC, but I'm so relieved that my 1st acceptance came!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to make my decision once I interview at UNMC and hear back from them, but words can't describe how I'm feeling right now!!!!!!!!!
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Congratulations!! I'm seriously so happy for you, enjoy this moment!
 
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UPDATE

Undergrad: Santa Clara University
Major: Chemistry (BA) and Biology (BS)
cGPA: 3.47
PTCAS pGPA: 3.58 (~3.7 for schools that take o-chem)
Last 60 GPA: ~3.8
GRE: 168Q, 161V, 4.0AW
Hours: 53 inpatient, 104 outpatient (public hospital), 65 neuro, 40 outpatient (private clinic)
Letters of Rec: 2 PT's, 1 professor in major (also my PI for research), 1 employer (tutoring center on campus)
Extracurriculars/work: undergraduate research in chemistry, ultimate frisbee, chemistry club events/preview day speaker, pre-physical therapy club founder and former president, cooked breakfast at a homeless shelter a few times, tutor in several subjects and SAT/ACT math and science, general/organic chemistry TA, respite care worker
Other: a few awards and scholarships including a summer research scholarship
E-submitted: 8-7-16
Verified: 8-9-16

Applied: CSU Fresno, CSU Long Beach, CSU Northridge (top choice), UCSF/SFSU, Chapman, Western, NAU, Regis, University of Colorado, UIC, UNLV (top choice)

Accepted: UIC (12-15-16)

Rejected: NAU (12-13-16)

Interviews: Western University of Health Sciences (1-11-17), University of Colorado (1-28-17), Cal State Fresno (2-4-17), UNLV (1-27-17)
 
Congratulations fellow Illini!!!!! What time did UIC inform you of your acceptance?
 
*UPDATE*

Major: Psychology
Minors: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.73
Pre-Req GPA: 3.59
GRE: 150V, 150Q & 4.5W

Extra-Curric: DIII basketball player, Human anatomy and physiology TA and grader, volunteer in an autism social group, psi chi executive board

Observation: 148 hours total over 4 settings

Applied: Bradley, Rosalind Franklin, UIC, Northwestern, Chatham, Bellarmine, Marshall, Thomas Jefferson, U of Indy

Interviews: Chatham (done 11/12), Bellarmine (declined) Rosalind Franklin (1/7), Marshall (1/13 phone interview)
Waitlisted: -
Acceptances: NORTHWESTERN (11/15) UIC (12/15)!!!!!
Rejections: U of Indy (11/9), Bradley (12/8)

SO excited right now!!! UIC was my top choice and I really wasn't feeling too good about my chances!!
 
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PTstudent22 said:
*UPDATE*

Major: Psychology
Minors: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.73
Pre-Req GPA: 3.59
GRE: 150V, 150Q & 4.5W

Extra-Curric: DIII basketball player, Human anatomy and physiology TA and grader, volunteer in an autism social group, psi chi executive board

Observation: 148 hours total over 4 settings

Applied: Bradley, Rosalind Franklin, UIC, Northwestern, Chatham, Bellarmine, Marshall, Thomas Jefferson, U of Indy

Interviews: Chatham (done 11/12), Bellarmine (declined) Rosalind Franklin (1/7), Marshall (1/13 phone interview)
Waitlisted: -
Acceptances: NORTHWESTERN (11/15) UIC (12/15)!!!!!
Rejections: U of Indy (11/9), Bradley (12/8)

SO excited right now!!! UIC was my top choice and I really wasn't feeling too good about my chances!!
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Congrats!! Let me know if you come to the Northwestern open house!
 
kato3 said:
Update: 1st ACCEPTANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Undergrad: UIC
Major: Biology
cGPA: 3.73
pre-req GPA: 3.64-3.75 depending on how schools calculate it (self-reported pre-req GPA: 3.69, so right in the middle)
GRE: 152 V, 161 Q 4.5 AW
Observation Hours: around 100 hours outpatient ortho (mixed in with sports), 25 outpatient neuro, 25 inpatient acute care (150 hours total)
Extracirriculars: 2 years of missionary work prior to college, pre-PT club, tutor science for high school students at a prep school.
Applying: UIC, Rosalind Franklin, UNMC, Drexel

E-submitted: 9/7
Verified: 9/13

Acceptances: UIC (12/15)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Interviews: Rosalind Franklin (10/15), Drexel (10/28), UNMC (12/20)
Rejections: Rosalind Franklin (10/24), Drexel (11/9)

I honestly felt the least confident about getting accepted at UIC, but I'm so relieved that my 1st acceptance came!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to make my decision once I interview at UNMC and hear back from them, but words can't describe how I'm feeling right now!!!!!!!!!
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YAY!!! :highfive:

I'm super happy for you, Kato- you so deserved that!!!
 
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****Updated****

Undergrad: Concord University
Undergraduate Major: Pre-professional Biology
PTCAS Overall GPA: 3.20
PTCAS Pre-requisite GPA: 3.22
GRE: V-153, Q-162, AW-4.0
Work experience: High school biology teacher for 3.5 years.
PT Observation Hours: Outpatient (40 hrs), Home Health (72 hrs)

Applied: Lynchburg, Emory & Henry, East Tennessee State, Marshall, Hampton, Shenandoah, Wheeling Jesuit, Old Dominion

Letters of Recommendation- 1 physical therapists, 1 professor, 1 healthcare professional

Submitted: 8/26/2016

Acceptances: Emory & Henry (12/14/16)
Interviews: Emory and Henry (12/5/16), Marshall University (1/5/17), Wheeling Jesuit (1/27/17)
Rejections: Shenandoah (11/29/16)
 
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