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

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University: CSULB
major: kinesiology - exercise science
overall GPA: 3.135
Prequis GPA: 2.9
GRE: V280 Q570 A3.0
V310 Q620 A3.0

Extra-Cir: Minority-Focus Alliance of Pre-health student Club, Modern House Call for Women volunteer, Hype Studio - dance member, Race for the Cure, Blessed Sacrament Church

Volunteer: 200+ hrs in hospital acute amputee & surgery rehab inpatient and subacute orthopedic rehab outpaitent; and 20+ outpatient PT sports medicine rehab clinic (still increasing for all areas)

applying: chapman, csulb, UOP, western, Loma linda, midwestern, UNLV, csufresno, mt. st. mary, Samuel merritt Unvi, csus, NYIT... Gonna add azusa pacific and st. augstine (CA and FL) later also 😛

Acceptances:
Rejections:
Interviews:

Really wish i did better my first 2 years , but i pushed it at the end with an overall GPA of 3.5 for my rest of my undergrade years. Pretty sure my statement and letters would be decent. Have good experience from the volunteering, and get along with PTs well. I plan to take a few science courses over, while waiting for admission. Hoping to get in at least one, seeing alot of competition :xf: But good luck to all!! And if anything.. I'll take revise GRE and apply again next cycle. Gonna keep going at it... All out for my DREAMS!! 😀
 
What are my chances of being accepted to any of these schools? 🙂

Overall GPA:3.39 (according to ptcas)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6 (according to ptcas)
GRE: Verbal 370, Quantitative 660, AW 4.5

Observation hours: 200 in outpatient clinic & 150 in inpatient hospital

Applied to: Mount St. Marys, CSULB, CSUN, USC, Western University of Health Sciences, and Loma Linda University. Submitted everything on September 27, 2011.

Acceptances: Mount St. Marys

Rejections:

Interviews: Loma Linda University
 
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University: Towson University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.75 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.61 (PTCAS)
GRE: 1090 - 500 V, 590 Q, 4.5 AW

Extra-Curric: Exercise Science Club, Tau Sigma National Honor Society, & some intramurals

Volunteer: 300+ outpatient, ~25 inpatient

Applied: Arcadia, Widener, George Washington, Marymount, Shenandoah, Drexel

Acceptances: ...

Rejections: ...


Just received an email yesterday from a few schools saying my app has been received. Let the waiting begin, I'm so nervous..
 
University:George Washington University (graduated in 2003)
Major: Biology
Overall GPA:3.66
Pre-Req GPA:3.67
GRE:530V/670Q/4.5AW

Extra-Curric: Played rugby since 1999, several clubs and leadership things in undergrad (Hall President, Rugby treasurer, helped start biology club). Currently leader of husband's army unit Family Readiness Group. Also work full time for the Red Cross and I have 2 kids (I am on the PTA at my daughter's school).

Volunteer:150+ hours (and still going) in several settings (outpatient ortho, outpatient pediatric, acute care, inpatient rehab hospital and nursing home)

Applied:University of Maryland-Baltimore, George Washington, Marymount, Shenandoah and University of Delaware.

Submitted to PTCAS Sept. 2, 2011

Acceptances: None yet

Rejections: None yet

Interviews: University of Maryland (10/26)- I am incredibly nervous! The group interview thing is slightly intimidating to me.
 
pjr75 said:
University:George Washington University (graduated in 2003)
Major: Biology
Overall GPA:3.66
Pre-Req GPA:3.67
GRE:530V/670Q/4.5AW

Extra-Curric: Played rugby since 1999, several clubs and leadership things in undergrad (Hall President, Rugby treasurer, helped start biology club). Currently leader of husband's army unit Family Readiness Group. Also work full time for the Red Cross and I have 2 kids (I am on the PTA at my daughter's school).

Volunteer:150+ hours (and still going) in several settings (outpatient ortho, outpatient pediatric, acute care, inpatient rehab hospital and nursing home)

Applied:University of Maryland-Baltimore, George Washington, Marymount, Shenandoah and University of Delaware.

Submitted to PTCAS Sept. 2, 2011

Acceptances: None yet

Rejections: None yet

Interviews: University of Maryland (10/26)- I am incredibly nervous! The group interview thing is slightly intimidating to me.
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I thought group interviews would be intimidating as well! But they do ask specific questions (well, I dont know about Maryland), that really are personal. Nothing like "What do you think of the Healthcare situation today" but like "What do you do when you get stressed!?"
 
University: SJSU
major: kinesiology
overall GPA: 2.96 (PTCAS)
Prequis GPA: 3.1 - 3.5 (depends on the school)
GRE: V410 Q590 A2.5😡 (retaking 10/15)

Extra-Cir: Pre-PT club, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Camp Counselor for the YMCA

Volunteer: 1500+ hrs in Ortho, and 100+ hrs in Peds, Hippotherapy (therapy using a horse), Inpatient acute, and Inpatient Rehab.

applying: Emory, Western, UNLV, Mt. St. Mary, Samuel Merritt Unv, CSUS, Regis, Nova, Turo, AT Still, USC, USA, RFUMS

Acceptances:
Rejections:
Interviews: AT Still (11/11/11 <<<pretty cool date, hopefully that's a sign...), RFUMS (Changed to 1/21/12), USA (12/2/11)

Wish me luck....
 
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University: University of Colorado at Boulder
Major: Integrative Physiology
Overall GPA: 3.27
Pre-req GPA: 3.22
GRE: V 480, Q 690, A W3.5

Extra-Cur: Integrative Physiology Club, Volunteering at hospitals, 2 years working in the lab with one of my science professors

Volunteer/Observation: 1000+ outpatient, 17 Skilled Nursing, 15 Inpatient/Acute

Applying: Univ. of CO, Regis, Chapman, Western, Pacific University, Univ. of Puget Sound, Creighton

Acceptance:
Rejections:
Interviews:

This waiting game is the worst!!
 
University: UC Berkeley
Major: Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics
Overall GPA: 3.53 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.53 (PTCAS)
GRE: V 540, Q 730, A 4.5

Extra-Curric: Order of Omega Honor Society, Alpha Phi Sorority, Panhellenic Council, Daily Cal writer (campus newspaper), intramurals, Ace of Clubs Philanthropic Society, Campus Clinic volunteer

Volunteer/Observation: 101 outpatient, 15 long term care, 15 inpatient. Currently doing some PT volunteering in Peru for 3 months.

Applied: Duke, UC Denver, Chapman, UIC, U of Miami, U of New England (may add a couple more)

Acceptances: Still waiting...

Rejections: None yet!

Interviews: Still waiting...


Application just submitted today on PTCAS - so nervous!
 
Hey there jm2988, I noticed you sent your application in today (20th). I know that U of Miami application deadline was on Oct 17th, were you aware of that?
 
University: The Ohio State University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.56
Pre-Req GPA: 3.68
GRE: 1120, V 450, Q 670, A 4.0

Extra-Curric: Intramurals, volunteer at YMCA

Volunteer/Observation: 145 hours (75 outpatient, 70 inpatient)

Applied: Ohio State, Ohio, Northwestern, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, West Virginia, Chatham, Dayton, Cleveland State, Mount St. Joseph (maybe a few more)

Acceptances: Waiting...
 
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what was different? seems like you would have gotten in with your gpa..was your GRE score a lot lower?
 
University: Michigan State University
Major: Kinesiology Specialization: Health Promotion
Overall GPA: 3.07
Pre-Req GPA: 3.32
Last 60 hrs: 3.51
GRE: 460V, 650Q, 3.0A

Extra-Curric: MSU Pre-PT Association, MSU Pre-Nursing Association, Habitat For Humanity, TA for a First Aid and Personal Safety class, IM volleyball, MSU novice rowing team, caretaker at a home for terminally ill patients

Volunteer: 240 hrs outpatient and 26 hrs inpatient. Currently volunteering at a new outpatient clinic 18 hrs/wk until I attend a PT school

Applied: Nova, SUNY Upstate, Temple, Franklin Pierce (NH and AZ), UNF, Belmont, and OUHSC.

Acceptances: None

Rejections: None

Interviews: None

Planning on taking a second chemistry course this spring. I sent in my PTCAS on 10/1 and they plan on sending it out to my schools during the week of 10/23.
 
A Burly Man said:
Hey there jm2988, I noticed you sent your application in today (20th). I know that U of Miami application deadline was on Oct 17th, were you aware of that?
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I E-submitted on PTCAS about a month ago, and it took about 4 weeks for PTCAS to submit the application to U of Miami. Thanks for looking out though! 🙂
 
University: Eastern Washington University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.72 (3.53 PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: ~ 3.85
Last 60 Hrs GPA - 3.9 (after academic update)
Revised GRE: V - 147 (410 old version) Q - 149 (620 old version) AW - 3.5

Extra-Curric: Pre PT Club, PeeWee football coach, Intramural Sports, A&P Lab instructor.

Volunteer: 452 hrs (Outpatient Ortho (2), Acute, Inpatient Rehab- Aquatics)

Applied: Eastern Washington University, UW, Univ of Puget Sound, Montana, Mayo, Northern AZ Univ, Pacific U,



Acceptances: Waiting

Rejections: Mayo 🙁 NAU

Interviews: Waiting

Think I got a chance?? Please let me know what you think!!
 
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University: San Francisco State University
Major: Kinesiology: Exercise and Movement Science
Overall GPA: 3.86 (not verified)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.78 (not verified)
GRE: V: 610 Q: 630 A: 4.5

Extra-Curric: Resident Assistant - 3 years, Kinesiology Student Association, SF Food Bank Volunteer, Residence Hall Association

Volunteer: 90+ hours outpatient ortho and sports clinic, 80+ hours inpatient neuro and geriatric

Applied: Champan, Long Beach State, University of Washington, Loma Linda

Acceptances: let's see

Rejections: hopefully none

Interviews: let's see

🙂
 
University: Hunter College
Major: Nutrition and Food Science

Volunteer: 200+ hours (50 inpatient, 150+ out patient private practice)

Applied: University of Miami, FIU, NYU, Hunter, USC, USF, Regis

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews: University of Miami (november), Hunter (december)
 
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University: Utah Valley University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.38 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA:2.97 (PTCAS)
GRE: 420 V, 540 Q, 4.0 AW (Old Version GRE) 153 V, 149 Q, 4.0 A.W.
Applied: UofU, RMUoHP, UNE, Franklin-Pierce (NH, AZ), Clarkson, Concordia, St. Scholastica, Touro (Nevada), and University of Mary.
Interview: UNE (Decemeber), RMUoHP (September).
Acceptances: TUN, UNE.
Rejections: None yet.
 
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hey when did you submit to PTCAS? I also applied to UNE but havent heard yet
 
I had everything in by July, but didn't submit an application to UNE until October 3rd. I heard back really quick after.
 
University:Tulane
Major: history, art
Overall GPA:3.69
Pre-Req GPA:3.67
GRE: Q:730 V:570 A:5.5

Extra-Curric: not a lot recently, but quite a bit in the past.

Volunteer: 45 hrs (15 inpt, 15 outpt, 15 ltc)

Applied:U of Colorado, Regis

Acceptances:?

Rejections:?

Interviews:?
 
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University: Utah Valley University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.38 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA:2.97 (PTCAS)
GRE: 420 V, 540 Q, 4.0 AW (Old Version GRE)
Estimated results on Revised GRE: 480-580 V, 540-640 Q.
Applied: UofU, RMUoHP, UNE, Franklin-Pierce (NH, AZ), Clarkson, Concordia, St. Scholastica, Touro (Nevada), and University of Mary.
Interview: UNE (Decemeber), RMUoHP (September).
Acceptances: None yet.
Rejections: None yet.

Does anyone know how many will be interviewed at UNE?
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Hi! I also have an interview at UNE in december. Is yours perhaps Dec 2? From what I've read, they interview about 20-30 people per day and let you know about a week or two after the interview whether you got it. Based on how many people that accept, that's kind of how they decide how many positions are left for the interviews in Jan and later. I'm nervous but really hoping to get in here! What kinds of things are you doing to prepare for the interview?
 
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Hi! I also have an interview at UNE in december. Is yours perhaps Dec 2? From what I've read, they interview about 20-30 people per day and let you know about a week or two after the interview whether you got it. Based on how many people that accept, that's kind of how they decide how many positions are left for the interviews in Jan and later. I'm nervous but really hoping to get in here! What kinds of things are you doing to prepare for the interview?
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Yup, my interview is on Decemeber 2nd. I've done some mock interviews with a guidance counselor. I hear that there isn't a whole lot to worry about with UNE's interview. I will still be prepared to answer questions about current events in the field. I am kinda wondering what the writing sample entails. Will it be an individual timed thing, or what?
I am pretty excited to see if I am in.
 
Undergrad: Michigan State
Degree: Kinesiology; Exercise Science & Health Promotion
GPA: 3.59
PTCAS GPA: 3.61
PTCAS PreReq GPA: 3.56
GRE: Verbal. 530 Quant. 590 Writing. 5.0

Observation Hours: 300+ Outpatient Orthopedic, 4+ Inpatient

Extras: Part time job throughout school (20 hours/week), Sigma Chi Fraternity (multiple leadership positions)

Applications: UM-Flint, Oakland, Central Michigan, Wayne State
Admissions: UM-Flint
 
sigmaspartan said:
Undergrad: Michigan State
Degree: Kinesiology; Exercise Science & Health Promotion
GPA: 3.59
PTCAS GPA: 3.61
PTCAS PreReq GPA: 3.56
GRE: Verbal. 530 Quant. 590 Writing. 5.0

Observation Hours: 300+ Outpatient Orthopedic, 4+ Inpatient

Extras: Part time job throughout school (20 hours/week), Sigma Chi Fraternity (multiple leadership positions)

Applications: UM-Flint, Oakland, Central Michigan, Wayne State
Admissions: UM-Flint
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Wow, you already heard from UM-Flint? When did you get your application in? I applied there too, but I haven't heard anything other than they received my application.
 
alemarti said:
University: Hunter College
Major: Nutrition and Food Science
Overall GPA: 3.45
Pre-Req GPA: 3.1
GRE: V: 530 Q: 590 A:3.0

Volunteer: 200+ hours (50 inpatient, 150+ out patient private practice)

Applied: University of Miami, FIU, NYU, Hunter, USC, USF, Regis

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews: University of Miami (november), Hunter (december)
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hey when did you submit your apps? I also applied to Hunter and UMiami but haven't heard yet
 
University: Arizona State University

Major: Kinesiology

Overall GPA: 3.74 (PTCAS)
Science GPA: 3.6 (PTCAS)
Pre-requisite GPA: 3.6 but varies from school to school

GRE: 1060: V520 Q540 A3.5

Extra-Curriculars: ASU Harp Studio, Pre-PT club, Kinesiology Honors Society

Observation: 200+ hours at 2 outpatients, 30 hours inpatient at a SNF

Applied: UM-Flint, Oakland University, Midwestern (Glendale), AT Still, Franklin Pierce (AZ), Widener University, Chatham University, University of Pittsburgh, Thomas Jefferson

Submitted 9/28, processed and sent out: 10/18

Interviews: Chatham (11/19), Midwestern (11/21)

Rejections: None yet

Acceptances: University of Michigan-Flint (11/18), Chatham University!!!!!!! (12/5)
 
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Good luck Icecold PT. Keep us posted on the ATstill interview on the ATstill thread. Thanks
 
worried about getting in this year!

GPA: 3.23
Prereq: 3.23
Last 90 units: 3.65
GRE: 640 V, 730 Q, 6.0 A
Hours: 900 Outpatient, 20 Pediatricss, 30 Inpatient
Plenty of work, extra curriculars, extensive leadership experience, and lots of community service

applied: UCSF/SFSU, Samuel Merritt, U of Washington, U of Utah, UC Denver, and Regis

Still waiting for all of them...
 
Caligirl27 said:
worried about getting in this year!

GPA: 3.23
Prereq: 3.23
Last 90 units: 3.65
GRE: 640 V, 730 Q, 6.0 A
Hours: 900 Outpatient, 20 Pediatricss, 30 Inpatient
Plenty of work, extra curriculars, extensive leadership experience, and lots of community service

applied: UCSF/SFSU, Samuel Merritt, U of Washington, U of Utah, UC Denver, and Regis

Still waiting for all of them...
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I suggest you apply to UCF in Florida. You're almost guaranteed to get in with your GRE scores.
 
Caligirl You might try Mizzou. They calculate your overall GPA based on the last 60 credit hours.
 
Undergrad Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA:3.31
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4 - 3.58 (depending on school)

Grad Major: Kinesiology
GPA: 3.74

GRE: 1190; V 540, Q 650, AW 4.5

Volunteer/Observation hours: (working as an aide in OP clinic and hospital).
Outpatient Ortho - 1000+ (sports, pediatrics, geriatrics, women's health), Inpatient Acute - 120 & Inpatient Neurological - 45.

Extra Curr: DIII Mens Soccer (Assistant Captain); Red Cross; Special Olympics Volunteer, Youth Soccer Coach; Teaching Assistant (Biomechanics, Exercise & Nutrition courses); Graduate Research Assistant (multiple presentations & publications); NSCA member; Exercise Testing Assistant - US National Speed Skating Team.

Applied to: Concordia, Mayo, MGH, Montana, RMUoHP, Texas St - San Marcos, U of Florida, UNC, UW-La Crosse, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Madison.

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews:

Had a rough freshman year that greatly affected my UG GPA. Not sure how my graduate GPA or degree will factor in, but I hope it will show I'm a capable student. Applied to 2 schools last year straight out of grad school with only 60 observation hours. Hoping for better success this year!

Best of luck to everyone.
 
Hello everyone,

I am very nervous I just submitted my application to PTCAS. I just wanted to wish everyone applying good luck. I will post my stats once PTCAS has calculated my GPAs.
 
Badgerpt03 said:
Undergrad Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA:3.31
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4 - 3.58 (depending on school)

Grad Major: Kinesiology
GPA: 3.74

GRE: 1190; V 540, Q 650, AW 4.5

Volunteer/Observation hours: (working as an aide in OP clinic and hospital).
Outpatient Ortho - 1000+ (sports, pediatrics, geriatrics, women's health), Inpatient Acute - 120 & Inpatient Neurological - 45.

Extra Curr: DIII Mens Soccer (Assistant Captain); Red Cross; Special Olympics Volunteer, Youth Soccer Coach; Teaching Assistant (Biomechanics, Exercise & Nutrition courses); Graduate Research Assistant (multiple presentations & publications); NSCA member; Exercise Testing Assistant - US National Speed Skating Team.

Applied to: Concordia, Mayo, MGH, Montana, RMUoHP, Texas St - San Marcos, U of Florida, UNC, UW-La Crosse, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Madison.

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews:

Had a rough freshman year that greatly affected my UG GPA. Not sure how my graduate GPA or degree will factor in, but I hope it will show I'm a capable student. Applied to 2 schools last year straight out of grad school with only 60 observation hours. Hoping for better success this year!

Best of luck to everyone.
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Wow, I can't believe you were denied with your stats. This discourages me 🙁 What two schools did you apply to your first go round?
 
PTPT said:
Wow, I can't believe you were denied with your stats. This discourages me 🙁 What two schools did you apply to your first go round?
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I was waitlisted at Milwaukee & rejected at Madison. I forgot to mention that my GRE score at the time was only a 1020 with a writing score of 4. I applied right after re-taking a few prerequsite courses, and I had very little observational/volunteer experiene in the field. I've worked very hard over the past year to build up volunteer/work experience in multiple PT settings. I can't begin to tell you how much I've learned in the past 9 months working in an OP clinic and hospital. I am a MUCH more rounded applicant this year.

Don't be discouraged, it shows how important it is to have a strong background working/volunteering in the field.
 
IcecoldPT said:
University: SJSU
major: kinesiology
overall GPA: 2.96 (PTCAS)
Prequis GPA: 3.1 - 3.5 (depends on the school)
GRE: V410 Q590 A2.5😡 (retaking 10/15)

Extra-Cir: Pre-PT club, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Camp Counselor for the YMCA

Volunteer: 1500+ hrs in Ortho, and 100+ hrs in Peds, Hippotherapy (therapy using a horse), Inpatient acute, and Inpatient Rehab.

applying: Emory, Western, UNLV, Mt. St. Mary, Samuel Merritt Unv, CSUS, Regis, Nova, Turo, AT Still, USC, USA, RFUMS

Acceptances:
Rejections:
Interviews: AT Still (11/11/11 <<<pretty cool date, hopefully that's a sign...), RFUMS (Changed to 1/21/12), USA (12/2/11)

Wish me luck....
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If you don't mind sharing how did u do on the new GRE?
 
anyone know on PTCAS, is the Prereq GPA one they look at the TOTAL at the end of all the specific class GPAS, or is it the self-reported GPA. Mine are very different and I don't know why!
 
gozips15 said:
University: The University of Akron
Major: Exercise Science (Pre-Physical Therapy)
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5-3.7-ish depending on the school
GRE: 570V, 610Q, 4.5AW

The GPA would be higher, but my first semester freshman year was rocky. So, since I've had nearly a 4.0 every semester since then, I am hoping that will be taken into consideration when looking at my transcript.

Extra-Curric: Worked since Fresh. year at University Library as a student assistant (20-30 hrs/ week); Rebuilding Together Alternative Spring Break 2 years; Multicultural Honors Society-Events Chair; K-8 Dance Instructor (started this year); compete in triathlons and running races; Hearts for Humanity; STEM scholar; member of Honors College

Volunteer: 60 Inpatient; 70+ hours at outpatient clinics (still volunteering currently)

Applied: Ohio State, Ohio University, University of Cincinnati, Youngstown State, Cleveland State, Gannon University, Slippery Rock University, U Pitt, I'm thinking about applying to Columbia and maybe Northwestern (as a real long shot possibility)

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews:

PTCAS app. just received by all the schools who use PTCAS, so now it's just about waiting!😕
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Just heard from Pitt, on their wait list.
 
Caligirl27 said:
anyone know on PTCAS, is the Prereq GPA one they look at the TOTAL at the end of all the specific class GPAS, or is it the self-reported GPA. Mine are very different and I don't know why!
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PTCAS uses a specific grade point scale per their instructions. Total is every class you ever took. yes it is posted in the list of all the specific gpas and should match the overall gpa on the top section page. both are labled TOTAL. Once they post the GPA that means they verified your self-reporting against your transcripts. Then they also do about 10 specific gpas.(science, psych, math, etc) p 22 in http://www.ptcas.org/PTCASInstructions_2011_12.pdf
Basically the difference might be that PTCAS has a scale for your + and - grades. My community colleges did not account for this difference, and my university gave more that 4.0 for A+ but PTCAS does not. Are you looking at the status list on your log in page? schools will look at both your PTCAS prereq GPA, your total GPA and then will look through your course list to see what classes are specific to their program that may be different from the PTCAS core.Hope this helps.Makes more sense once you look at the info.
 
School: Marquette University
Major: Biological Sciences

cumulative GPA: 3.55
pre-req GPA: 3.6 to 3.8 (depending on the school)

GRE 1120 (680Q 440V 4.5W)

Extracurriculars:
- 600 volunteer hours in activities in a nursing home
- tutoring Chem 1&2, Anatomy and Physiology 1&2, and Physics
- tutoring for Milwaukee Public School kids, various other volunteering in hospitals/first aid etc...

PT Hours:
About 900 PT observation/volunteer hours in 4 settings (600 PT Aide SNF, 200 Volunteer SNF, 60 Peds, 24 Inpatient Hospital)

Applied:
UW-Milwaukee, UW-Madison, UW-La Crosse, Carroll, Concordia, Northwestern, Midwestern, Rosalind Franklin, Mayo, Bradley, Des Moines, UIC

Interviews:
Midwestern, Rosalind Franklin, Mayo, Des Moines

Acceptances:
Midwestern

I'm still anxiously waiting to hear from Mayo and a few local schools (for the cost primarily) but as of right now I'm REALLY excited and relieved! 🙂
 
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University: Eastern Washington University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: ~ 3.85
Last 60 Hrs GPA - 3.9 (after academic update)
Revised GRE: V - 147 Q - 149 AW - 3.5

Extra-Curric: Pre PT Club, PeeWee football coach, Intramural Sports, A&P Lab instructor.

Volunteer: 452 hrs (Outpatient Ortho (2), Acute, Inpatient Rehab- Aquatics)

Applied: Eastern Washington University, UW, Univ of Puget Sound, Montana, Mayo, Northern AZ Univ, Pacific U,



Acceptances: Waiting

Rejections: Mayo 🙁

Interviews: Waiting

Think I got a chance?? Please let me know what you think!!
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With your grades and volunteer hours, I'm shocked Mayo didn't invite you to interview. Did they give a reason?

I would think your chances at all the rest are excellent. 🙂 Do you have a first choice?
 
I am so excited to be able to update my stats with an acceptance!

University:George Washington University
Major: Biology
Overall GPA:3.66
Pre-Req GPA:3.67
GRE:530V/670Q/4.5AW

Extra-Curric: Played rugby since 1999, several clubs and leadership things in undergrad (Hall President, Rugby treasurer, helped start biology club). Currently leader of husband's army unit Family Readiness Group. Also work full time for the Red Cross and I have 2 kids (I am on the PTA at my daughter's school).

Volunteer:150+ hours (and still going) in several settings (outpatient ortho, outpatient pediatric, acute care, inpatient rehab hospital and nursing home)

Applied:University of Maryland-Baltimore, George Washington, Marymount, Shenandoah and University of Delaware.

Submitted to PTCAS Sept. 2, 2011

Acceptances: University of Maryland- Baltimore :soexcited:

Rejections: None yet

Interviews: University of Maryland (10/26), University of Delaware (11/4), GW (12/10), Shenandoah (12/19)
 
optionpaloma said:
With your grades and volunteer hours, I'm shocked Mayo didn't invite you to interview. Did they give a reason?

I would think your chances at all the rest are excellent. 🙂 Do you have a first choice?
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Thank you very much! Mayo didn't tell me why I was rejected, but the letter made me lose what little confidence I had lol. Although, I should say that they reviewed my application before they received my revised GRE scores. So maybe that's the reason.

My first choice is EWU!!! I'm an undergrad there now, and unfortunately they don't give any preference, or participate in interviews!

Where are you applying? I hope your application process is going better than mine thus far lol.
 
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Jarrodmac10 said:
My first choice is EWU!!! I'm an undergrad there now, and unfortunately they don't give any preference, or participate in interviews!

Where are you applying? I hope your application process is going better than mine thus far lol.
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I just looked at the stats on the EWU website for the class that entered in 2010, and your GPAs kill their averages, so I would say you have a really good shot there! 🙂

Y'all in WA are so lucky to have such good PT programs with reasonable in-state tuition rates. I was thinking of applying to UW earlier, but their out-of-state tuition is mucho $$$.

I applied to Mayo, NAU, and Cal State Northridge (CSUN). I'm interviewing at Mayo next Thurs. Here's hoping that we both get interviews at NAU in a couple of months! :xf:

Good luck! :luck:
 
optionpaloma said:
I just looked at the stats on the EWU website for the class that entered in 2010, and your GPAs kill their averages, so I would say you have a really good shot there! 🙂

Y'all in WA are so lucky to have such good PT programs with reasonable in-state tuition rates. I was thinking of applying to UW earlier, but their out-of-state tuition is mucho $$$.

I applied to Mayo, NAU, and Cal State Northridge (CSUN). I'm interviewing at Mayo next Thurs. Here's hoping that we both get interviews at NAU in a couple of months! :xf:

Good luck! :luck:
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You won't find this anywhere on the UW website, but I talked to them, and for graduate students, after the first year you are granted in state tuition (as long as you follow the steps to gain residency). There is a graduate student fee waiver process to go through, but they said none of their grad students pay out of state tuition their 2nd and 3rd years!

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School: Binghamton University
Undergraduate Degree: Psychology
Undergrad GPA: 3.13
Pre-Req GPA 3.3-3.6 (depending on the program)
Last 80 hrs GPA 3.42
GRE: Quant 640, Verbal 450

Extra Curric: Student Athletic Trainer (2.5 years), Intramural Sports, Relay for life, Red Cross Club, mentoring program with kids in social services

Volunteer: 150+ inpatient, 100+ pediatrics, 1200 outpatient (currently working as an aide in Manhattan until I start PT school)

Applied: U of Miami, U of New England, LIU, Touro, SUNY Upstate and Downstate, UMDNJ, Western U, Franklin Pierce, Widener, D'Youville, Cal St. Northridge

Acceptances: Touro, U of New England, Long Island U, D'Youville, Franklin Pierce, SUNY Downstate

Rejections: SUNY Upstate, Cal St. Northridge

Waitlist: Widener, UMDNJ, U of Miami, SUNY Downstate

Interviews: U of Miami, U of New England, LIU, CUNY CSI, UMDNJ, Western(declined), SUNY Downstate

Attending: SUNY Downstate
 
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Corks said:
Acceptances:
Midwestern

I'm still anxiously waiting to hear from Mayo and a few local schools (for the cost primarily) but as of right now I'm REALLY excited and relieved! 🙂
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Congrats on your acceptance to Midwestern! It must feel awesome to have one in the bag! 🙂

How did the Mayo visit and interview go? Did they say when you'll hear back?
 
Caligirl27 said:
You won't find this anywhere on the UW website, but I talked to them, and for graduate students, after the first year you are granted in state tuition (as long as you follow the steps to gain residency). There is a graduate student fee waiver process to go through, but they said none of their grad students pay out of state tuition their 2nd and 3rd years!

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Thanks so much for the tip, but now I'm confused... I emailed the contact person at UW over the summer and she told me it's "very difficult to change residence in the State of Washington" and "if you start our program as a non-resident, the chances are very good you will remain a non-resident for all 3 program years. There is no graduate tuition waiver for students in the UW DPT program."

Do you think she just didn't want me to count on eventually getting cheaper tuition? If you have an alternate source of info that you might not want to post on the board, please PM me.

PS
Your 6 on AW is killer! Go you! And best of luck in all the schools you applied to! 🙂
 
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