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Major: Nutrition, Exercise, & Health Science
Overall GPA: 3.71
Pre-Req GPA: 3.59
GRE: Q157 V164 AW4.5

Extracurricular: Primary investigator for research with local hospital’s burn unit, English Club (primary programmer, then graphic designer), Connect (student group that connects international students with domestic students), sorority (re-founding member, treasurer, then president), work as tutor on campus, work as upperclassman mentor for pre-health freshman learning communities, nannying

Volunteer: Notetaker for Services for Students with Disabilities office, Children’s Museum (weekly), tutor for at risk high school students (weekly), delivery of meals to homebound patients for nursing home (weekly)

Honors: Honors Program, completion of honors thesis, extra coursework as part of honors contracts with professors, Dean’s List

Observation Hours: 16 SNF, 7 peds (4 inpatient, 3 outpatient), 19 outpatient ortho, 67 in VA (outpatient, inpatient acute, SNF)
PTCAS submitted: 9/9/2016


Applied: Bradley, Mayo, Rockhurst, St Ambrose, University of Illinois - Chicago, University of Nebraska Med Center (9/9), Wash U (9/13), Regis (10/31)
Interviews: St. Ambrose (10/28), Rockhurst (12/3- declined), UNMC (12/16), Mayo (1/13-declined), Regis (1/30 - declined)
Accepted: Bradley (11/29), Wash U (11/9), UIC (12/15)
Waitlisted: St. Ambrose (took my name off of the spring decision list)

UNMC is letting us know in early February, but as of right now, I’m super excited to commit to UIC this fall! I declined Wash U today, so hopefully that helps someone out! :)
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Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7ish
GRE: 158 V, 165 Q, 4.5W

Extra-Curric: Special Olympics volunteer

Volunteer: 520 hours outpatient (3 different clinics); 50 inpatient. Now working at outpatient clinic as a PT aide.

Applied: U Washington, Western (CA), Mount Saint Mary (CA), CSUN, UNLV

Acceptances:

Waitlist: CSUN (#39)

Interviews: Western and UNLV at the end of Jan


Just heard back from CSUN, my first choice. Pretty happy considering I'm out of state. Anyone know how far down the waitlist they usually accept?
 
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MayDPT42 said:
Major: Nutrition, Exercise, & Health Science
Overall GPA: 3.71
Pre-Req GPA: 3.59
GRE: Q157 V164 AW4.5

Extracurricular: Primary investigator for research with local hospital’s burn unit, English Club (primary programmer, then graphic designer), Connect (student group that connects international students with domestic students), sorority (re-founding member, treasurer, then president), work as tutor on campus, work as upperclassman mentor for pre-health freshman learning communities, nannying

Volunteer: Notetaker for Services for Students with Disabilities office, Children’s Museum (weekly), tutor for at risk high school students (weekly), delivery of meals to homebound patients for nursing home (weekly)

Honors: Honors Program, completion of honors thesis, extra coursework as part of honors contracts with professors, Dean’s List

Observation Hours: 16 SNF, 7 peds (4 inpatient, 3 outpatient), 19 outpatient ortho, 67 in VA (outpatient, inpatient acute, SNF)
PTCAS submitted: 9/9/2016


Applied: Bradley, Mayo, Rockhurst, St Ambrose, University of Illinois - Chicago, University of Nebraska Med Center (9/9), Wash U (9/13), Regis (10/31)
Interviews: St. Ambrose (10/28), Rockhurst (12/3- declined), UNMC (12/16), Mayo (1/13-declined), Regis (1/30 - declined)
Accepted: Bradley (11/29), Wash U (11/9), UIC (12/15)
Waitlisted: St. Ambrose (took my name off of the spring decision list)

UNMC is letting us know in early February, but as of right now, I’m super excited to commit to UIC this fall! I declined Wash U today, so hopefully that helps someone out! :)
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I'm in the same predictament as well haha, althiough I'm for sure going to attend UIC. What timeslot did you interview at UNMC? I was in the first group for the UNMC interview!
 
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University: U Hawaii Manoa
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7ish
GRE: 158 V, 165 Q, 4.5W

Extra-Curric: Special Olympics volunteer

Volunteer: 520 hours outpatient (3 different clinics); 50 inpatient. Now working at outpatient clinic as a PT aide.

Applied: U Washington, Western (CA), Mount Saint Mary (CA), CSUN, UNLV

Acceptances:

Waitlist: CSUN (#39)

Interviews: Western and UNLV at the end of Jan


Just heard back from CSUN, my first choice. Pretty happy considering I'm out of state. Anyone know how far down the waitlist they usually accept?
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I went to an info session and the current fall 2016 class has someone that was around 175 on the waitlist in it. So do be too worried! Good luck!
 
Don't be too worried haha
 
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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), ODU, USC Columbia


Rejections: none yet

Attending: USC unless accepted by Emory or UNC
 
kato3 said:
I'm in the same predictament as well haha, althiough I'm for sure going to attend UIC. What timeslot did you interview at UNMC? I was in the first group for the UNMC interview!
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I was in the second group, so it sounds like we just missed each other! UNMC was great, but I like UIC better too
 
ANOTHER UPDATE!!

University: UCF
Major: Health Sciences Pre-Clinical
Overall GPA: 3.68
Pre-Req GPA: 3.48
GRE: 151 V, 154 Q, 4.5 A

Observation: 51 outpatient (two separate locations), 39 inpatient, 12 skilled nursing, 5 prescribed pediatric extended care (PPEC)

Extra-Curric/Volunteer: Pre-PT Club, Volunteered at Coalition for the Homeless, Volunteered at an inpatient hospital (100 hours), Pre-Professional Medical Society, Junior Achievement

Applied: UCF, UNF, UF, NSU Ft. Lauderdale, FGCU, FIU

Acceptances: Nova Southeastern Ft. Lauderdale!

Rejections: none yet

Interviews: UNF (2/11), FIU (1/28)
 
hopefulDPT20 said:
ANOTHER UPDATE!!

University: UCF
Major: Health Sciences Pre-Clinical
Overall GPA: 3.68
Pre-Req GPA: 3.48
GRE: 151 V, 154 Q, 4.5 A

Observation: 51 outpatient (two separate locations), 39 inpatient, 12 skilled nursing, 5 prescribed pediatric extended care (PPEC)

Extra-Curric/Volunteer: Pre-PT Club, Volunteered at Coalition for the Homeless, Volunteered at an inpatient hospital (100 hours), Pre-Professional Medical Society, Junior Achievement

Applied: UCF, UNF, UF, NSU Ft. Lauderdale, FGCU, FIU

Acceptances: Nova Southeastern Ft. Lauderdale!

Rejections: none yet

Interviews: UNF (2/11), FIU (1/28)
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Congrats! When did you hear from FIU?
 
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University: Old Dominion
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.56
Pre-Req GPA: 3.44
GRE: 152 V, 152 Q, 4.5 A

Observation: 80 outpatient (two separate locations), 20 pediatrics

Extra-Curric/Volunteer: Delta Zeta - Theta Phi Sorority, Alpha Phi Omega - service fraternity, National Society of Leadership and Success

Applied: UNC - Chapel Hill, Drexel, Pitt, Widener, ODU, VCU, Duke, University of South Carolina, MUSC

Acceptances: Widener (1/13)

Waitlists: Drexel (1/5)

Rejections: UNC - Chapel Hill (12/7)

Interviews: Drexel (12/9), Widener (1/12)
 
Major: Kinesiology and Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.37
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.5 depending
GRE: 157 V, 162 Q, 4.0 A

Observation: 1200 outpatient (tech), 50 In-patient acute, 45in-patient subacute and 40 In-School

Extra-Curric/Volunteer: Social Sorority, President of a club that works with people with special needs, and help to run cancer research fundraisers

Applied: New York Medical College, ODU, VCU, Radford, Columbia, Touro-Manhattan, GW, Marymount, Emory, Elon, Boston, Pitt

Acceptances: New York Medical College, ODU, Radford, Columbia, Touro-Manhatan, GW

Waitlists: Marymount

Rejections: Boston

Interviews: New York Medical College, Radford, Columbia, GW, Marymount, Emory, Elon (declined)

There is hope for people with a lower GPA :)
 
UPDATE!

University: Elmhurst College
Major: Exercise Science
Over All GPA: 3.48 (Last two years 3.82)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.49
GRE: Q146 V159 W4.0

Extracurricular: 4 years active duty military
Observation Hours: 6 inpatient geriatric, 75 inpatient acute care, 75 out patient ortho
PTCAS submitted: 9/17/2016
PTCAS verified: 9/20/2016

Applied: UIC, Northwestern, Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern, Boston U, MGHI, Simmons College, Uni of Puget Sound, Uni of Washington
Interviews: n/a
Accepted: Northwestern, UIC, Simmons College
Waitlisted: MGHI
Rejected: BU

**Received a rejection email from Boston College 1/12
 
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Major: Kinesiology and Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.37
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.5 depending
GRE: 157 V, 162 Q, 4.0 A

Observation: 1200 outpatient (tech), 50 In-patient acute, 45in-patient subacute and 40 In-School

Extra-Curric/Volunteer: Social Sorority, President of a club that works with people with special needs, and help to run cancer research fundraisers

Applied: New York Medical College, ODU, VCU, Radford, Columbia, Touro-Manhattan, GW, Marymount, Emory, Elon, Boston, Pitt

Acceptances: New York Medical College, ODU, Radford, Columbia, Touro-Manhatan, GW

Waitlists: Marymount

Rejections: Boston

Interviews: New York Medical College, Radford, Columbia, GW, Marymount, Emory, Elon (declined)

There is hope for people with a lower GPA :)
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Where will you be attending if you don't mind me asking?
 
DPT83 said:
Congrats on your acceptance to NOVA! I was accepted there as well! Is your deposit due this Sunday January 15th? Are you planning to pay your deposit even though you are waiting on other schools?
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Thank you! Yeah, I paid my deposit the weekend of my acceptance just because it's my only sure-shot at this point. There are only one or two schools at this point that could deter me from attending Nova. I'm going to the open house this week, so hopefully I'll have a better idea of everything. Let me know what you plan on doing!
 
Hey man I'm at nyit now and I have a 2.9 and I'm studying for gres busting this test trying to ace, I worked and volunteered and have like 1400 hours and I'm still doing more YOU think I might get anything or any college
 
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)

Waitlisted: CSU Northridge (1-13-17, #49)

Rejected: NAU (12-13-16)

Interviews: Western University of Health Sciences (1-11-17), University of Colorado (declined), Cal State Fresno (2-4-17), UNLV (1-20-17), Regis (declined), UCSF (1-27-17)
 
chrism1190 said:
No, nothing yet. Soon hopefully!
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The deadline they gave me to respond was yesterday, so I wouldn't be surprised if they offered another round of acceptances sometime soon depending on how much of their class they have left to fill. Good luck!
 
Update - Acceptance

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/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

Interviews: Missouri State University (9/17), Marshall University (1/13, phone, declined), University of Montana - Missoula (2/11, declined)

Acceptances: University of South Carolina (12/7), CSU Long Beach (1/17)

Rejections: NAU (12/13)
 
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Update - Acceptance

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/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

Interviews: Missouri State University (9/17), Marshall University (1/13, phone, declined), University of Montana - Missoula (2/11, declined)

Acceptances: University of South Carolina (12/7), CSU Long Beach (1/17)

Rejections: NAU (12/13)
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congrats!! did csulb ever email you after you submitted your application through csumentor?
 
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congrats!! did csulb ever email you after you submitted your application through csumentor?
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No. Plenty of emails before that though about how I needed to send my transcripts to their grad department
 
Update

Major: Clinical Physiology
Minor: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.86
Pre-Req GPA: 3.85
GRE:
-First attempt: 146V, 142Q, 5AW
-Second attempt: 149V, 144Q, 4.5AW
Extra-Curricular: Working for 3+ years at Costco

Observation Hours: 50 hours outpatient, 400+ hours inpatient

Applied: CSULB, CSUN, Chapman, Pacific University, University of Puget Sound, University of the Pacific, University of Washington, West Coast University

Accepted: n/a

Waitlisted: CSULB (high-tier) on 1/18

Denied: CSUN (wrong physics class) on 1/13

Interviews: West Coast University on 1/27, University of the Pacific (2/3)
 
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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), ODU (12/21), USC Columbia (1/11), UMB (1/18)


Rejections: none yet

Attending: USC unless accepted by Emory or UNC
 
UPDATE:

University: Virginia Tech
Major: Human Development
Minor: Business Leadership
Overall GPA: 3.76
GRE: 144V 150Q 4.0W

Extra-Curric/Volunteering: VT Sports Medicine Club, Pre PT Club, Students Helping Honduras, Marching Virginians ( Feature Twirler), Big Event, Relay for Life, Phi Kappa Phi, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 3 time World Champion Baton Twirler, 315 hours of Athletic Training

Observation: 141 Inpatient Ortho/Neuro, 10 Outpatient Ortho,

Applied: University of MD - Baltimore, University of MD - Eastern Shore, VCU, Shenandoah, MGH

Interviews: University of MD - Baltimore (11/9), University of MD - Eastern Shore (10/17), Shenandoah (12/17) - declined

Acceptances: UMB!!!!!!!! My #1 Choice!

Rejections: MGH
 
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UPDATE:

University: Virginia Tech
Major: Human Development
Minor: Business Leadership
Overall GPA: 3.76
GRE: 144V 150Q 4.0W

Extra-Curric/Volunteering: VT Sports Medicine Club, Pre PT Club, Students Helping Honduras, Marching Virginians ( Feature Twirler), Big Event, Relay for Life, Phi Kappa Phi, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 3 time World Champion Baton Twirler, 315 hours of Athletic Training

Observation: 141 Inpatient Ortho/Neuro, 10 Outpatient Ortho,

Applied: University of MD - Baltimore, University of MD - Eastern Shore, VCU, Shenandoah, MGH

Interviews: University of MD - Baltimore (11/9), University of MD - Eastern Shore (10/17), Shenandoah (12/17) - declined

Acceptances: UMB!!!!!!!! My #1 Choice!

Rejections: MGH
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Congrats on UMB! See you there!
 
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University: UNC Wilmington
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6

GRE: 316 total
-Math: 160
-Reading: 156
-Writing: 4.0

Lifts:
Bench: 300
Squat: 405
Deadlift: 375

Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), ACE Personal Trainer

Extra-Curric: Worked at rec center as personal trainer, Pre-PT club, Rock Climbing Club, Resident Assistant

Volunteer: 1400+ hours as PT tech outpatient, 20 pediatric hours, 30 inpatient hours , 150 other orthopedic hours

Applied: UNC, East Carolina University, Emory, Colorado, Western Carolina, Winston-Salem State

Interview: Western Carolina (12/9), Emory (1/20)

Acceptances: Western Carolina!!!

Rejections: UNC, ECU, Colorado


At the end of the day I think it was my squat that really sold WCU. However, UNC and ECU were not impressed by my deadlift which held me back there. We'll see what Emory thinks as my bench has improved.
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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

Applying: CSULB, CSUN, Chapman, Eastern Washington, NAU, UCSF/SFSU, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Washington, SDSU
Interviews: NAU (declined), SFSU (declined)
Acceptance: Chapman (11/23)
Rejections: None yet
Waitlist: Pittsburgh (12/6), CSULB (High-tier), CSUN (#27)
 
Hey guys!

Has anyone received an interview invitation from Western U for a February date?
 
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

Applying: CSULB, CSUN, Chapman, Eastern Washington, NAU, UCSF/SFSU, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Washington, SDSU
Interviews: NAU (declined), SFSU (declined)
Acceptance: Chapman (11/23)
Rejections: None yet
Waitlist: Pittsburgh (12/6), CSULB (High-tier), CSUN (#27)
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Congrats! If you dont mind me asking, whats your number one school? CSULB and CSUN both seem so good!!
 
ANOTHER UPDATE :)

University: UCF
Major: Health Sciences Pre-Clinical
Overall GPA: 3.68
Pre-Req GPA: 3.48
GRE: 151 V, 154 Q, 4.5 A

Observation: 51 outpatient (two separate locations), 39 inpatient, 12 skilled nursing, 5 prescribed pediatric extended care (PPEC)

Extra-Curric/Volunteer: Pre-PT Club, Volunteered at Coalition for the Homeless, Volunteered at an inpatient hospital (100 hours), Pre-Professional Medical Society, Junior Achievement

Applied: UCF, UNF, UF, NSU Ft. Lauderdale, FGCU, FIU

Acceptances: Nova Southeastern Ft. Lauderdale!

Rejections: UCF

Interviews: UNF (2/11), FIU (1/28), FGCU (2/4)
 
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*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, U of Indy

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

*will be attending UIC!!!* :soexcited:
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Did you decline chatham yet by chance??
 
UPDATE BUMP!

Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.45
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4 - 3.6 (depending on PTCAS or other schools)
GRE: 151 V 159 Q 4 AW

Extra-Curricular: Gross Anatomy Lab TA

LOR: 1 from Professor I TAed for, 1 from PT I shadowed

Observation Hours: 50 outpatient, 50inpatient

Applying To: SUNY UBuffalo, CUNY Hunter, Nazareth, D'Youville College, Long Island University, SUNY Downstate

Interviews: Long Island University (declined), SUNY Downstate

Acceptances: SUNY Downstate

Rejections: CUNY Hunter
 
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Major: Clinical Physiology
Minor: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.86
Pre-Req GPA: 3.85
GRE:
-First attempt: 146V, 142Q, 5AW
-Second attempt: 149V, 144Q, 4.5AW
Extra-Curricular: Working for 3+ years at Costco

Observation Hours: 50 hours outpatient, 400+ hours inpatient

Applied: CSULB, CSUN, Chapman, Pacific University, University of Puget Sound, University of the Pacific, University of Washington, West Coast University

Accepted: n/a

Waitlisted: CSULB (high-tier) on 1/18, Chapman (1/20)

Denied: CSUN (wrong physics class) on 1/13

Interviews: West Coast University on 1/27, University of the Pacific (2/3)
 
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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)

Waitlisted: CSU Northridge (1-13-17, #49), CSU Long Beach (1-18-17, high tier), Western (1-20-17), Chapman (1-20-17)

Rejected: NAU (12-13-16)

Interviews: Western University of Health Sciences (1-11-17), University of Colorado (declined), Cal State Fresno (2-4-17), UNLV (1-20-17), Regis (declined), UCSF (1-27-17)
 
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***ATTENTION***
I am in desperate need of advice/motivation. This is my 3rd year applying to PT programs. I graduated in Dec 14 with my bachelors in Kinesiology and immediately applied to four PT programs (UIC, Midwestern, Rosalind Franklin, Governors State). I was immediately denied. I spent the spring semester taking Biology II and medical terminology to increase my GPA and again applied to 8 schools (UIC, Midwestern, Rosalind Franklin, Governors State, Bradley, Northwestern, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee). I was denied to all 8, no interviews. The following year I retook A&P 1&2 (received A's in both) at a community college because I received a "C" in both classes. I have applied to the following schools below.

I recently had an interview at Concordia University St Paul (1/13). I thought it went well, but I guess not. Although I was nervous I felt like I answered the questions well and had good questions to ask them. I need TIPS on nailing my next interview if I get one.

I am so passionate about PT; however I'm beginning to lose hope, especially if I get denied to all these schools again. I would literally do anything to become a Physical Therapist and I just want schools to see this. ANY ADVICE FOR ME?!


University: University of Illinois-Chicago
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.16
Pre-Req GPA: 3.11 (according to PTCAS) - 3.40
GRE:
2014 - 139V, 147Q, 4.0W
2015 - 145V, 151Q, 4.0W
2016 - 148V, 148Q, 3.5W

Extracurriculars/Work: Certified Personal Trainer (since 2012), PT Technician (about 2 years),

Volunteer: 3000+ hours outpatient as PT Technician, 40 home health, 8 inpatient

Applied: UIC, Midwestern - Downers Grove, Rosalind Franklin, Governors State, Briar Cliff University, University of Mount Union, Concordia University - St Paul, University of Minnesota, Trine University, Missouri State University, University of Missouri, University of Evansville, UW-Lacrosse, Southwest Baptist University

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: UIC, Governors State, Concordia University - St Paul (1/20), Missouri State University, UW-Lacrosse, Mizzou

Interviews: Concordia University - St. Paul (1/13)

Waitlist: Briar cliff university (w/o interview)

Getting pretty discouraged here at this point. Still waiting on Midwestern, Rosalind Franklin, University of Minnesota, Trine University, and SBU but it's time to start planning how I'm going to strengthen my application this year.

I am already planning on re taking the GRE again and killing it this time. Also, I have a C in both physics 1 & 2. Should I retake one or both these classes?
 
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KBPT said:
***ATTENTION***
I am in desperate need of advice/motivation. This is my 3rd year applying to PT programs. I graduated in Dec 14 with my bachelors in Kinesiology and immediately applied to four PT programs (UIC, Midwestern, Rosalind Franklin, Governors State). I was immediately denied. I spent the spring semester taking Biology II and medical terminology to increase my GPA and again applied to 8 schools (UIC, Midwestern, Rosalind Franklin, Governors State, Bradley, Northwestern, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee). I was denied to all 8, no interviews. The following year I retook A&P 1&2 (received A's in both) at a community college because I received a "C" in both classes. I have applied to the following schools below.

I recently had an interview at Concordia University St Paul (1/13). I thought it went well, but I guess not. Although I was nervous I felt like I answered the questions well and had good questions to ask them. I need TIPS on nailing my next interview if I get one.

I am so passionate about PT; however I'm beginning to lose hope, especially if I get denied to all these schools again. I would literally do anything to become a Physical Therapist and I just want schools to see this. ANY ADVICE FOR ME?!


University: University of Illinois-Chicago
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.16
Pre-Req GPA: 3.11 (according to PTCAS) - 3.40
GRE:
2014 - 139V, 147Q, 4.0W
2015 - 145V, 151Q, 4.0W
2016 - 148V, 148Q, 3.5W

Extracurriculars/Work: Certified Personal Trainer (since 2012), PT Technician (about 2 years),

Volunteer: 3000+ hours outpatient as PT Technician, 40 home health, 8 inpatient

Applied: UIC, Midwestern - Downers Grove, Rosalind Franklin, Governors State, Briar Cliff University, University of Mount Union, Concordia University - St Paul, University of Minnesota, Trine University, Missouri State University, University of Missouri, University of Evansville, UW-Lacrosse

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: UIC, Governors State, Concordia University - St Paul (1/20), Missouri State University, UW-Lacrosse

Interviews: Concordia University - St. Paul (1/13)
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You really, really, REALLY need to spend your time/resources to increasing your GRE score. You have to shoot for a minimum of 150V/150Q/4AW on the GRE (aka total score of 300+) to be even considered to PT schools (there are actually a few studies that show a correlation between the verbal GRE score and how well students fare in a DPT program). Other than that, you already took so many classes, so there is not much you can do GPA-wise except to retake the pre-req courses you got lower than a B- in (which it looks like you are doing/did). I might sound stern to you, but getting into PT school is getting more competitive every single year, and not doing well on the GRE 3 times would be a concern if I was on an admissions committee. I have some GRE materials you can use to study (send me a PM), but you need to have more adequate numbers to get your foot on the door to DPT programs. I wish you well as a fellow UIC student, and lets see what Concordia says.
 
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KBPT said:
***ATTENTION***
I am in desperate need of advice/motivation. This is my 3rd year applying to PT programs. I graduated in Dec 14 with my bachelors in Kinesiology and immediately applied to four PT programs (UIC, Midwestern, Rosalind Franklin, Governors State). I was immediately denied. I spent the spring semester taking Biology II and medical terminology to increase my GPA and again applied to 8 schools (UIC, Midwestern, Rosalind Franklin, Governors State, Bradley, Northwestern, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee). I was denied to all 8, no interviews. The following year I retook A&P 1&2 (received A's in both) at a community college because I received a "C" in both classes. I have applied to the following schools below.

I recently had an interview at Concordia University St Paul (1/13). I thought it went well, but I guess not. Although I was nervous I felt like I answered the questions well and had good questions to ask them. I need TIPS on nailing my next interview if I get one.

I am so passionate about PT; however I'm beginning to lose hope, especially if I get denied to all these schools again. I would literally do anything to become a Physical Therapist and I just want schools to see this. ANY ADVICE FOR ME?!


University: University of Illinois-Chicago
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.16
Pre-Req GPA: 3.11 (according to PTCAS) - 3.40
GRE:
2014 - 139V, 147Q, 4.0W
2015 - 145V, 151Q, 4.0W
2016 - 148V, 148Q, 3.5W

Extracurriculars/Work: Certified Personal Trainer (since 2012), PT Technician (about 2 years),

Volunteer: 3000+ hours outpatient as PT Technician, 40 home health, 8 inpatient

Applied: UIC, Midwestern - Downers Grove, Rosalind Franklin, Governors State, Briar Cliff University, University of Mount Union, Concordia University - St Paul, University of Minnesota, Trine University, Missouri State University, University of Missouri, University of Evansville, UW-Lacrosse

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: UIC, Governors State, Concordia University - St Paul (1/20), Missouri State University, UW-Lacrosse

Interviews: Concordia University - St. Paul (1/13)
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I know they are more expensive but there are some schools that do not require the GRE if you are determined to become a PT!
 
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I know they are more expensive but there are some schools that do not require the GRE if you are determined to become a PT!
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Agree with CPHorseGirl. Don't give up! Here is a list of Programs by GRE requirements from PTCAS - look for the ones that are blank in all columns across their respective row. Also think about applying to programs that do not use PTCAS for admissions.

http://www.ptcas.org/ptcas/public/gre.aspx?navID=10737426788

Good luck‼


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Regardless of cost, how will you guys select schools and why?
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Location, NPTE pass rate, graduation rates, uniqueness of each programs, locations of clinical sites, etc. I chose UIC because of cost, familiarity with the faculty, and they don't push for research like some DPT programs do. Instead, they offer certifications/electives you can take to specialize in a certain area of PT. Also, UIC's DPT program is much more diverse compared to most programs. Ultimately, UIC offered everything I was seeking for in a DPT program haha.
 
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