Congratulations!! This is my top choice school as well! Did they say in the email when you had to give them an answer? (Like whether or not you’ll attend). also, do you remember when you submitted your app to them? I’m anxiously awaiting to hear from them.Update: First acceptance! Franklin Pierce NH!!!
We have til January 15th to submit everything
Congrats! I still have yet to hear anything from them. I interviewed 11/9 and it was a rare occasion for me in which I walked away from it feeling I actually nailed it so I am a little disappointed I havent heard anything at all. I've been keeping in frequent touch with them but they just keep saying until the end of February. On one hand I want to keep my hopes up, but realistically I also know my chances are dwindling with each day I dont hear back. I'd like to think I'm on some pseudo-waitlist at this point, but I'm also not trying to wait around up to another two and a half months just for a 'yes' or 'no'.
Thanks! I submitted VCU on October 1 and heard back on December 14. It's probably my top choice so I am very excited.
Hello! Just curious, when did you submit your Duke application? I'm trying to gauge when I'll hear back.UPDATES
University: UCLA
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7-3.81 depending on program
Post-Bac GPA: 4.0
GRE: 164 V, 159 Q, 3.5 W
Extracurriculars/Experiences: Editor for undergraduate art journal for 2 and a half years, UCP Wheels for Humanity volunteer building and refurbishing wheelchairs, Rock N' Roll Marathon medical volunteer, 7 on 7 adult coed soccer league (Victorious Secret is our name), Intern for nonprofit serving at-risk youth, Treasurer then Vice President of PT/OT Club, Hosted international students through Global Siblings program at UCLA, KEEN LA athletic sessions with special-needs youth, Life Rolls On, Study abroad, Anatomy Lab Leader, Research assistant for three studies working with obese, opioid-addicted, and HIV+ patients
Volunteer Hours: Outpatient Clinic- 150; Outpatient Pediatric - 34; Outpatient Hospital - 112; Inpatient SNF- 35 hours
LORs: One from physical therapist, one from English professor who I have a great mentoring relationship with, one from supervisor, one from PI
Applied: UCSF/SFSU, Chapman University (Fall Cohort), USC, CSUN, CSULB, Duke, Boston U, UIC, Northwestern, Emory, NYU, UNTHSC
Interviews: Duke (11/30), NYU (12/7), Emory (1/11), UCSF/SFSU (2/1-2/2)
Waitlisted: N/A
Rejected: Duke (12/14)
Accepted: Northwestern University (10/1), USC (12/11), UIC (12/13)
Expected a rejection from Duke. First interview went really well (she was awesome!), though the second faculty member just made me feel uncomfortable and unheard. Strange day there. Anyone have a similar experience?
I heard back from them this morning! After my interview there, it became my top choice of programs.
UPDATE: I got pulled off the waitlist at WSSU on 9/24 from last cycle. I ended up pulling my application from UMB, ETSU, Elon, and UNC. I also received invited for GW and Methodist that I turned down.
UPDATE
University: UCSD
Major: Human Development
Undergrad GPA: 3.01
Post Bacc: 3.4
Overall GPA: 3.21
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.4
GRE: 149V, 148Q, 5.0AW
LORs: 2 Outpatient PTs [1 is a supervisor, 1 has 30+ years experience], 1 Professor [Physics]
Extra-Curric: Pre-PT club, Kaibigang Pilipino, Hospice Volunteer
Work: Activity Assistant at Nursing Home, Outpatient Physical therapy aide, Acute Rehab Tech, Behavioral Technician
Observation: Acute Rehab (190 Hrs), Outpatient PT Department (1800+ Hours), Pediatric Outpatient (40), Adult Day Health Center PT (70 Hours),
Applied/Applying: CSU Northridge, Chapman, Murphy Deming, AT Still, University of Mary, University of Pacific, Franklin Pierce Arizona, Wheeling Jesuit, University of St. Augustine - San Marcos, Emory & Henry, Regis, Northern Arizona,
Interviews: University of Mary [10/24], Wheeling Jesuit [Phone Interview-11/9], University of St. Augustine (Fall/Residential) - San Marcos [12/13], Emory & Henry [01/12]
Acceptances: University of St. Augustine, San Marcos!
Waitlist: Northern Arizona (waitlist to interview), University of Mary [10/24]
Rejections: Franklin Pierce, Wheeling Jesuit [11/19], UOP, Regis,
ACCEPTANCE UPDATE!
Feel free to message me also! Thanks in advance.PTCAS has a page on the ACAPT Admissions Traffic Rules that says, “While all PT programs and applicants are expected to abide by these rules, APTA and PTCAS cannot comment on, or enforce them.” But it seems reasonable for APU to require a deposit due earlier than this deadline since the start date is earlier than most programs.
Looks like we'll be classmates!
Hi, I also am a Kinesiology major at UIUC and have about the same prereq GPA as you. Did you take a GAP year/do you have any advice for me? I've been waitlisted/rejected from almost everywhere -- still waiting to hear back from Rosalind Franklin & Midwestern. Need any advice/tips if you could maybe tell me what you've been doing throughout your experience. Thanks!
Hi! Just thought I'd jump in here if that's ok because my PTCAS calculated GPA is also 3.69 which is close. Last year I applied to 10 schools, only received interviews at 2, and ended up getting waitlisted at both. I was forced to take a gap year. At first I cried (lol) but that gap year turned out to be exactly what I needed- For both my application and personally. It has been so nice not having to focus solely on school and just getting to work, and getting to enjoy time with friends and family without that stress. I was able to re take a class online to bring up my GPA and prerequisite GPA for some schools, and I finally got to focus on studying for the GRE like I had never gotten to do before because I was so worried about passing classes. I also had time to get a full-time tech job that has been the best experience I could ask for and really feel like it will help me in PT school. The point of this is, don't be discouraged and don't be scared of having to take a gap year! I've never heard of anyone that has hated doing it lol. I was able to reapply this year to 8 schools and this time I was invited to interview at 7 out of the 8 programs I applied. I was waitlisted at the first one I went to, then was accepted at my 2nd! Schools value dedication and improvement and a gap year is perfect to show them how much PT school really matters to you!
This was super helpful! Thank you so much for giving me your insight. A gap year may seem to be in the works for me as well, but there are definitely several positive things that come out of it. Thank you again, and good luck to you!Hi! Just thought I'd jump in here if that's ok because my PTCAS calculated GPA is also 3.69 which is close. Last year I applied to 10 schools, only received interviews at 2, and ended up getting waitlisted at both. I was forced to take a gap year. At first I cried (lol) but that gap year turned out to be exactly what I needed- For both my application and personally. It has been so nice not having to focus solely on school and just getting to work, and getting to enjoy time with friends and family without that stress. I was able to re take a class online to bring up my GPA and prerequisite GPA for some schools, and I finally got to focus on studying for the GRE like I had never gotten to do before because I was so worried about passing classes. I also had time to get a full-time tech job that has been the best experience I could ask for and really feel like it will help me in PT school. The point of this is, don't be discouraged and don't be scared of having to take a gap year! I've never heard of anyone that has hated doing it lol. I was able to reapply this year to 8 schools and this time I was invited to interview at 7 out of the 8 programs I applied. I was waitlisted at the first one I went to, then was accepted at my 2nd! Schools value dedication and improvement and a gap year is perfect to show them how much PT school really matters to you!
i have an interview at E+H coming up! any advice you could give me? Thanks in advance and congrats
i got an interview about 2 weeks ago.
From which school? when is the date?
oh my bad! This was for NYU. February 2nd
