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wjcprePT said:
*Update*

University: William Jewell College
Major: Psychological Science
Overall GPA: 3.69
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.63 - 3.85 (depending on school)
Last 60 hrs: 3.94
GRE: Q: 152 V: 153 AW: 3.5

Hours: 1,200 outpatient, 596 inpatient

Extra-Curric: Student-athlete, student representative for WJC Institutional Review Board, rehab tech in an outpatient clinic and an inpatient rehab hospital, CPR/AED certified

LORs: 1 professor, 2 PTs that I worked with as a tech

Applied: University of Missouri (Mizzou), Central Arkansas (UCA), Wichita State, Missouri State, Southwest Baptist (SBU)

Acceptances: Southwest Baptist (11/4)

Waitlist: Mizzou (11/6), Missouri State (12/9), Central Arkansas (12/16), Wichita State (1/2)

Rejections: None

Interviews: Mizzou (11/2), Missouri State (11/23), Central Arkansas (12/6)
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Congratulations to your acceptance to Southwest Baptist. When did you submit your application?
 
Undergrad: University of Arkansas
Major: Honors Exercise Science
cGPA: 3.93
pre-req GPA: 3.9
GRE: 156V, 153Q, 4.5 AW

Hours: 600 in outpatient ortho as a tech, 15 in acute, 20 in pediatric, 20 in home health, 10 in SNF

Extracurricular: summer conditioning coach for an offseason program for elementary-highschoolers for 3 years, fitness center attendant at university gym for 1 year, PT tech for 1 year, biomechanics supplemental instructor, peer mentor for sorority, intramural chair for sorority, public relations chair for the pre-PT club, research on thermodynamics for honors thesis

LOR: 1 from PT boss, 1 from PT I have shadowed, 1 from professor/research mentor, 1 from professor/leader of supplemental instruction course

Applied: UTSW, UNTHSC, UTHSCSA, TXST, CU Denver, Regis, UKMC, UAMS, UCA, UIC
Accepted: UIC, UAMS, UTSW, UT San Antonio, CU Denver
Interview granted: Rockhurst (declined), Texas State (11/22), UAMS (12/5), UCA (declined), UT San Antonio (12/7), UTSW (1/6), CU Denver (1/10), Regis (declined)
Waitlisted: KUMC
Denied: Texas State, UNTHSC

Attending: CU Denver
 
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Undergrad: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Major: Biology
cGPA: 3.3
pre-req GPA: 3.4-3.8
GRE: 156V, 160Q, 4.0 AW

Hours: 75 Outpatient and 40 Inpatient

Extracurricular: Honors Program, Undergraduate Research, Tri Beta Honors Society, FFA Alumni, Church Volunteer, Operation Christmas Child volunteer, Tox Lab employee and team lead

LOR: 2 from PTs I shadowed, 1 from undergraduate research advisor and professor, 1 from Anatomy and Physiology professor

Applied: UCF, FIU, AdventHealth, FAMU, FGCU, Campbell, Nova Tampa
Accepted: To Be Determined
Interview Granted: FGCU (11/22), FIU (12/2 Early Interview), UCF (12/12), Nova Tampa (1/17), AdventHealth (2/7), Campbell (2/21)
Waitlisted: FGCU (1/29), Nova Tampa (2/12)
Denied: To Be Determined

Attending: To Be Determined
 
University: University of South Florida
Major: 1st major: Health Science Second major: Gerontology
Overall GPA: 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: ~2.9-3.2 (depending on the school)
GRE: Q: 152 V: 150 AW: 5.0

Hours: 165 outpatient, 70 inpatient

Extra-Curric: Student-athlete, student representative for WJC Institutional Review Board, rehab tech in an outpatient clinic and an inpatient rehab hospital, CPR/AED certified

LORs: 1 professor, 2 PTs

Applied: HPU, UCF, Winston-Salem, UW, ECU, Rocky Mountain, Duke, Colorado-Denver, Delaware, Maryland-Baltimore

Acceptances: Rocky Mountain (decline), HPU (accept)

Waitlist: none

Rejections: UCF, UW, ECU, Duke, Colorado-Denver, Maryland-Baltimore

Interviews: HPU, Rocky Mountain
 
JoshPT said:
Undergrad: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Major: Biology
cGPA: 3.3
pre-req GPA: 3.4-3.8
GRE: 156V, 160Q, 4.0 AW

Hours: 75 Outpatient and 40 Inpatient

Extracurricular: Honors Program, Undergraduate Research, Tri Beta Honors Society, FFA Alumni, Church Volunteer, Operation Christmas Child volunteer, Tox Lab employee and team lead

LOR: 2 from PTs I shadowed, 1 from undergraduate research advisor and professor, 1 from Anatomy and Physiology professor

Applied: UCF, FIU, AdventHealth, FAMU, FGCU, Campbell, Nova Tampa
Accepted: To Be Determined
Interview Granted: FGCU (11/22), FIU (12/2 Early Interview), UCF (12/12), Nova Tampa (1/17), AdventHealth (2/7), Campbell (2/21)
Waitlisted: FGCU (1/29), Nova Tampa (2/12)
Denied: To Be Determined

Attending: To Be Determined
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Hey have you heard anything from FAMU since you applied?
 
JoshPT said:
I applied to FAMU back at the beginning of November and haven't heard a word since.
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Yea I think I applied early December. All I ever received was an email saying they needed my transcript then another email saying that email was a mistake.
 
DPT723 said:
Yea I think I applied early December. All I ever received was an email saying they needed my transcript then another email saying that email was a mistake.
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It’s strange. I know that their application cycle closed on 1/15. We should hear something soon I hope.
 
Update: accepted to Emory

Undergrad: UAH
Major: Philosophy
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE Scores: Q-161 V-165 AW-4.5
Hours: ~200 Manual Outpatient, Peds, Neuro, and Skilled Nursing. Added 10 inpatient hospital hours.
LOR: 2 PTs and a Professor
Extracurriculars: Registered Behavioral Therapist, ~7 years of work experience in government contracting, martial arts (15 years), martial arts instructor (~6 consecutive years total, 10 year spread), founder/president of philosophy club, founder and owner of a sugar glider rescue for 4 years, private tutor 4 years, cat shelter volunteer 4 years, service dog trainer for 1.5 years now
Achievements: National Merit Scholar, Salutatorian for high school, black belt in karate, Psi Chi Honor Society, Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society, Dean's List, Graduated Cum Laude, CPR/First Aid Certified
Applied: Emory, Mayo, UAB, WUSL, and Duke
Interviews: Mayo, Emory, UAB
Rejections:
Waitlist:
Acceptances: UAB, WUSL, Mayo Clinic, Emory
Attending: I'd be thrilled and honored to be at any of the schools I applied to. If I decide I can handle the cold, I'll be headed to Mayo.
 
Update:

I found out I got rejected from PCOM-Georgia campus a week after my interview. I know rejections happen, but not like this. I thought I did well in my interview and felt like they liked me. I emailed the chair and the admissions office to see what I need to improve on for the next cycle, but this hurts so bad.
 
jn777 said:
Update:

I found out I got rejected from PCOM-Georgia campus a week after my interview. I know rejections happen, but not like this. I thought I did well in my interview and felt like they liked me. I emailed the chair and the admissions office to see what I need to improve on for the next cycle, but this hurts so bad.
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I know any rejection is tough. I had an interview with AdventHealth University last Friday and thought it was my best interview to date. I got a rejection letter two days ago on Wednesday and was completely shocked. Keep your chin up and I am sure everything will work out.
 
Better late than never!
San Jose State University
Major Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.62
Pre-req: 3.2-3.4 (depending on school)
GRE: V 147, Q 150, 3.5 writing
Extras: 100 hrs outpatient ortho, 45 hrs skilled nursing, 30 hrs acute hospital, Pre-PT Club, Resident Advisor, Fraternity Chair Positions, Cum Laude, Deans list, Volunteer at Church & Community Center
LOR: 2 physical therapists, 2 faculty

Applied: USC, WesternU, Azusa, West Coast, Samuel Meritt, Loma Linda, UCSF, Mount St Marys, Touro NV

Interviews: UCSF (1/11), West Coast (1/31), WesternU (2/4)

Acceptances: West Coast (2/18)

Waitlists: SMU, Touro NV

Rejections: APU, UCSF, Loma Linda (pre req too low)

Attending: West Coast, so excited to start!!
 
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Final Update - I got accepted into Mizzou and have decided to attend there!

University: William Jewell College
Major: Psychological Science
Overall GPA: 3.69
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.63 - 3.85 (depending on school)
Last 60 hrs: 3.94
GRE: Q: 152 V: 153 AW: 3.5

Hours: 1,200 outpatient, 596 inpatient

Extra-Curric: Student-athlete, student representative for WJC Institutional Review Board, rehab tech in an outpatient clinic and an inpatient rehab hospital, CPR/AED certified

LORs: 1 professor, 2 PTs that I worked with as a tech

Applied: University of Missouri (Mizzou), Central Arkansas (UCA), Wichita State, Missouri State, Southwest Baptist (SBU)

Acceptances: Southwest Baptist (11/4), Mizzou (2/10)

Waitlist: Mizzou (11/6), Missouri State (12/9), Central Arkansas (12/16), Wichita State (1/2)

Rejections: None

Interviews: Mizzou (11/2), Missouri State (11/23), Central Arkansas (12/6)
 
UPDATE

University: Florida Atlantic University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.98
Pre-Req GPA: 3.97 (along those lines)
GRE: Q: 153 V: 155 AW: 4.5

Hours: 8 inpatient, 4 SNF, 403 outpatient (aquatic therapy, neuro, etc.)

Extra-Curric: Pediatric Rehab Volunteer, Student intern for hospital rehab (for academic credit)

Applied: U Miami, FIU, NOVA

Acceptances: FIU (11/14), NOVA (2/21)

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: FIU (11/13), U Miami (declined)
 
Is anyone on this forum planning to attend RMU as part of the May cohort?
 
DPT723 said:
University: Florida State University , Spring 2020 graduate
Degree: B.S. Family & Child Sciences
FSU Cum. GPA: 3.668
Last 60 Credits GPA: 3.68
Pre req GPA (currently taking physics 2): 3.3-3.4 depending on school
GRE: V. 149 Q.151 AW:5.0
Experiences: PT club, W.E.B. Du Bois Honor Society, Assistant Teacher at FSU Childcare Center, Research Assistant for 6 months, Alzheimer Volunteer/Caregiver for 1 year, Office Assistant at the Student Disability and Research Center, Volunteer for Splash Pals adapted aquatics
LOR: 1 Professor, 2 PT's, 1 Head Researcher
Observation: 500+ : 470 as orthopedic outpatient rehab tech, 15 school setting, 5 acute care, 10 skilled nursing facility
*deans and honors list every semester except when I got a C in chemistry (2017)*
Applied: FGCU, USF, UCF, UM, NSU, FAMU
Interviews: FGCU (11/22), UM (10/25)
Waitlist: USF (1/27 Waitlisted), FGCU (1/29 Waitlisted), UM (Waitlisted 2/28), NSU (Waitlisted 2/4)
Rejections: UCF (1/31)
Acceptances: TBD
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Waitlisted at UM today 2/28
 
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I wanted to wait until I knew where I would be attending to post in this thread!

University: Arcadia University
Major: Biology with a minor in Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.41
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4-3.7 depending on the school
GRE: Q: 157 V: 154 AW: 5.0

Hours: about 200 from an outpatient ortho clinic and 75 from an inpatient acute care setting

Extra-Curric: Pharmacy Tech for the past 3 years, Biology club Vice President, Rotoract, volunteer with the Philly Goat Project, a few other clubs

Honors: Dean's Distinguished List for 2 semesters

Applied: Arcadia, Temple, Drexel, USciences, Thomas Jefferson, Scranton, Nazareth College

Acceptances: USciences, Temple, Arcadia

Waitlists: Thomas Jefferson, Drexel

Rejections: Nazareth, Scranton

Attending: Arcadia!!!!
 
To those with lower undergrad GPA’s, don’t lose hope. It’s possible to receive acceptances if you put in the extra work to bolster other parts of your application (pre-reqs, observation settings, decent GRE scores, relatable extracurriculars, stellar LOR’s, essays), and kill your interviews. When initially looking at PT programs, I was hoping for just a single acceptance. With hours of deliberate planning, focused effort, and some luck, I ended up with multiple admission offers, one of which was from my top choice!
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University: University of Oregon
Major: Human Physiology, Psychology
Undergraduate GPA: 3.09
Post-Bacc GPA: 4.0 (Retook physics & chemistry sequence at a local CC this past year)
Overall GPA: 3.21 (after retakes)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.58-3.7 (depending on school, with highest grade taken)
GRE: 150 V, 157 Q, 4.0 AW
Hours: 1154 total: 1077 outpatient ortho (1020 PT aide/52 volunteer/5 shadow), 41 pediatric (volunteer), 20 inpatient (shadow), 16 SNF (shadow)
Extracurriculars during college:
Strength & conditioning intern - University of Oregon (7mo)
Sports nutrition intern - University of Oregon (6mo)
Intramural sports first responder - University of Oregon (4mo)
Extracurriculars after college:
Volunteer strength coach - Warner Pacific University (3mo)
Sports performance intern - Rokke Performance Therapy (3mo)
Sports performance intern - University of Portland (2mo)
Hood to Coast Relay Volunteer
Employment: 8 months as a PT aide, 1 year as a performance coach for EXOS, 3+ years as a private performance coach/personal trainer
Certifications: CSCS, USAW, FRCms, Pn1, FMS, XPS, XFS, CFSC, CPR/AED (Yes, overkill, I know. I was unhealthily obsessed with con ed in 2018/2019)
LOR’s: 3 PT’s (2 clinic owners), 1 professor (department chair)
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Applied: USA - San Marcos (9/1), Rocky Mountain (9/11), Azusa Pacific (9/11), Nova Southeastern (9/22), Pacific (9/27), Utah (9/28), Miami (9/28)
Interviews: Rocky Mountain (10/4), USA - San Marcos (10/8), Miami (11/8), Azusa Pacific (11/8 - declined for Miami interview)
Acceptances: Rocky Mountain (10/7), USA - San Marcos (10/11), Nova Southeastern (11/27, Accepted & paid deposit on 1/15, forfeited seat 3/10), Miami (Waitlisted 2/28, Accepted 3/6)
Rejections: Pacific (11/15), Utah (11/26)

Attending: University of Miami!!

Anything is possible. Never forget that the Cavs were down 3-1 to the Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals.
 
dpt23drbs said:
School: University of Florida
Applied: UF, USF, UCF, FIU, UNF, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Miami, Ohio State, Midwestern - Downer's Grove, Rosalind Franklin, University of Vermont
Interview: Rosalind Franklin (12/6), Ohio State (12/14), Midwestern (declined), UCF (1/31), UNF (2/22, declined)
Waitlist: Ohio State (1/1), UCF (2/17) , UF (3/12)
Accepted: Rosalind Franklin (12/12), University of Vermont (12/19) , WashU!!! (2/6)
Rejected: USF (1/14, didn't meet minimum science GPA), University of Miami (2/26)
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Update: waitlisted at UF
 
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University: California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Degree(s): B.S. Kinesiology (Conc: Exercise Science) 18', A.A-T Kinesiology 16'
PTCAS Cum. GPA: 3.59
Pre-Req GPA: 3.51-3.72 (Avg: 3.61)
GRE: V: 154, Q: 153, AW: 5.0
Extra-Curric: Nine collegiate athletic seasons, kinesiology dept. student-council, distance club officer, misc. volunteering, worked part-time during college
LOR: 2 PTs, 1 Professor, 1 Instructor/Coach
Volunteer: 349hrs Outpatient (PT Clinic), 52hrs Inpatient (Skilled Nursing Facility and Sub-acute Rehabilitation Facility)
Extra Info: Last 60units: 3.78, Science/Math: 3.23, ALL prerequisites completed at a community college
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Applied: CSUN, CSULB, CU Denver, George Fox, Mount Saint M, Pacific U, Regis, Texas Women's, UCSF/SFSU, West Coast, SDSU
Disqualified: Pacific U, CU Denver
Rejection: SDSU
Waitlist: CSULB (Withdrew), CSUN (Withdrew), Mount Saint M (Withdrew)
Interviews: UCSF/SFSU (Attended), Regis (Attended), George Fox U (Attended), West Coast (Declined)
Acceptances: UCSF/SFSU (Accepted then withdrew), Texas Women's (Accepted then withdrew), George Fox (Declined), Regis (Accepted)
Attending: Regis University!
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Thanks for everyone's help in this application cycle! DM me if you have questions/need help. Waitlisters, don't lose hope!
 
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University: Sonoma State University
Degree: B.S. Kinesiology emphasis in Exercise Science/Pre-PT (grad 2016)
PTCAS Cum. GPA: 3.34
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5
GRE: V: 148, Q: 152, AW: 4.0
Extra-Curric: Club Volleyball (President for 1 year); Sorority (Held a position for 1 year)
LOR: 2 PTs, 1 exercise physiology professor/advisor
Volunteer: 150 hours inpatient acute care hospital; 80 hours outpatient orthopedic private clinic
Paid Experience: 4,000+ hours in the same outpatient orthopedic private clinic as I volunteered in ^^
Extra Info: Did personal training for a year before gaining a job as an aide in a PT clinic. This was my second round of PTCAS applications; to all the people that have been rejected/waitlisted and haven't had the opportunity to get in this year, DON'T GIVE UP!! Keep learning, expanding your knowledge and experience, network with as many people as you can, ENJOY THE PROCESS! Everything happens for a reason!!!!!!!
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Applied: CSU Northridge, CSU Sacramento, Western, CSU Long Beach, Chapman-Summer, Chapman-Fall, West Coast, University of Washington, Eastern Washington, Puget Sound, University of Montana (Missoula), University of South Carolina, Washington University in St. Louis, NAU, Franklin Pierce (AZ), George Fox
Rejection: CSU Northridge, CSU Sacramento, Western, CSU Long Beach, University of Washington, Eastern Washington, University of South Carolina, NAU, George Fox
Waitlist: Puget Sound; Chapman-Summer
Interviews: West Coast (withdrew); University of Montana (withdrew)
Acceptances: Washington University in St. Louis; Franklin Pierce University (AZ); Chapman-Fall
Attending: CHAPMAN FALL
 
DPT723 said:
University: Florida State University , Spring 2020 graduate
Degree: B.S. Family & Child Sciences
FSU Cum. GPA: 3.651
Last 60 Credits GPA: 3.68
Pre req GPA (currently taking physics 2): 3.2-3.4 depending on school
GRE: V. 149 Q.151 AW:5.0
Experiences: PT club, W.E.B. Du bois Honor society, Daycare Teachers Assistant, Research Assistant, Alzheimer Volunteer (1 year commitment), Student disability and resource, Office Assistant, splash pals adapted aquatics for children volunteer
LOR: 1 Professor, 2 PT's, 1 Head Researcher
Observation: Over 500 (orthopedic outpatient ( majority*450), school setting, acute care, skilled nursing facility)
*deans and honors list every semester except when I got a C in chemistry (2017)*
Applied: FGCU, USF, UCF, UM, NSU, FAMU, St Augustine Miami
Interviews: FGCU (11/22), UM (10/25), St Augustine Miami (3/19)
Waitlist: USF (1/27 Waitlisted), FGCU (1/29 Waitlisted), UM (Waitlisted 2/28), NSU (Waitlisted 2/4)
Rejections: UCF (1/31)
Acceptances: TBD
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Accepted to st Augustine Miami fall term today!
 
University: Arizona State
Major: Kinesiology (Dec 2018)
GPA: 3.38 (@ ASU)
PTCAS: 2.87cum and 3.0 prereq GPA
Last 60 credits: 3.33
GRE: V154, Q147, AW4.5
ECs: PT club, kinesiology honors society, sorority (held a VP position), research assistant for biomechanics department (1 full year)
Observation hours: 1000+ ortho outpatient clinic as an aide (didn't get any inpatient hours but was exposed to cancer pt, lymphedema, geriatrics, pediatrics, post-op)
Extra info: I had a TERRIBLE freshman year and basically flunked out. I had to move home and go to community college and basically start my undergraduate courses over again. I worked hard to make sure that I could succeed in a high-pressure academic environment, and I definitely proved it to myself!!
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Applied: Regis, AT Still, Midwestern AZ, NAU, Chapman, OUHSC, Samuel Merritt, Touro Nevada, CSUN, Washington, USA-San Marcos
Denied: Regis, Midwestern, NAU, Chapman, OUHSC, CSUN, UW
Waitlisted: SMU (#37 on 2/6), Touro Nevada (2/11), USA-San Marcos (fall cohort 4/13)
Accepted: USA- San Marcos (unsure when I will start bc I am alternate for fall but will probs start start in Jan '21 or go to a different campus)
??: AT Still has not reached out at all, I am assuming I am denied but I need to contact them!
Attending: USA, but will most likely attend SMU if I get off the waitlist!
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I may not have the best stats; I am very proud to get waitlisted for the schools I applied to!! This is my first time applying and considering where I was mentally and academically at the end of my freshman year, I have proven to myself that I am capable of succeeding in PT school!!
 
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Finally posting in here after watching this for who knows how long lol
University: University of Missouri- Columbia
Major: Health Science
Minor: Wellness
Overall GPA: 3.17
Pre-Req GPA: 3.0
GRE: 301

Extra-Curric: Pre-PT Club, Camp Counselor, Rehab Aide, Global Brigades-Honduras, Mizzou Alternative Breaks, Residence Hall Government, etc.

Rejections: University of North Texas, Midwestern-Downers Grove

Interviews: Rosalind Franklin (1/4)

Acceptances: Rosalind Franklin (from Waitlist 4/13)

Attending: Rosalind Franklin!!! Don’t lose hope those of you that also have less than perfect GPAs, trust the process and APPLY ANYWAYS!! What’s for you will not pass you.
 
jt40 said:
Last Update! Another acceptance!

Applied: UW-Madison, UW-Lax, Concordia University - Wisconsin, Carroll, Regis, Mayo Clinic

Interviews: Concordia (11/17), Regis (2/4)

Denied: UW-Madison, UW-Lax

Accepted: Concordia (from waitlist), Regis (2/8)

Attending: Regis!!
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Do you mind sharing your stats?
 
MakeMeADPT96 said:
Finally posting in here after watching this for who knows how long lol
University: University of Missouri- Columbia
Major: Health Science
Minor: Wellness
Overall GPA: 3.17
Pre-Req GPA: 3.0
GRE: 301

Extra-Curric: Pre-PT Club, Camp Counselor, Rehab Aide, Global Brigades-Honduras, Mizzou Alternative Breaks, Residence Hall Government, etc.

Rejections: University of North Texas, Midwestern-Downers Grove

Interviews: Rosalind Franklin (1/4)

Acceptances: Rosalind Franklin (from Waitlist 4/13)

Attending: Rosalind Franklin!!! Don’t lose hope those of you that also have less than perfect GPAs, trust the process and APPLY ANYWAYS!! What’s for you will not pass you.
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When did you submit your application?
 
sspringett said:
University: Arizona State
Major: Kinesiology (Dec 2018)
GPA: 3.38 (@ ASU)
PTCAS: 2.87cum and 3.0 prereq GPA
Last 60 credits: 3.33
GRE: V154, Q147, AW4.5
ECs: PT club, kinesiology honors society, sorority (held a VP position), research assistant for biomechanics department (1 full year)
Observation hours: 1000+ ortho outpatient clinic as an aide (didn't get any inpatient hours but was exposed to cancer pt, lymphedema, geriatrics, pediatrics, post-op)
Extra info: I had a TERRIBLE freshman year and basically flunked out. I had to move home and go to community college and basically start my undergraduate courses over again. I worked hard to make sure that I could succeed in a high-pressure academic environment, and I definitely proved it to myself!!
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Applied: Regis, AT Still, Midwestern AZ, NAU, Chapman, OUHSC, Samuel Merritt, Touro Nevada, CSUN, Washington, USA-San Marcos
Denied: Regis, Midwestern, NAU, Chapman, OUHSC, CSUN, UW
Waitlisted: SMU (#37 on 2/6), Touro Nevada (2/11), USA-San Marcos (fall cohort 4/13)
Accepted: USA- San Marcos (unsure when I will start bc I am alternate for fall but will probs start start in Jan '21 or go to a different campus)
??: AT Still has not reached out at all, I am assuming I am denied but I need to contact them!
Attending: USA, but will most likely attend SMU if I get off the waitlist!
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Have you gotten off the wait list from SMU?
 
University: Arkansas Tech University, Bachelor of Arts in Rehabilitation Science with a minor in disability studies & psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.81
Last 60 hours GPA: 3.88
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5-3.6 (depending on the schools)
GRE: V: 149, Q: 152, AW: 4.0
Extra Curricular: Member of Zeta Tau Alpha (served one year on programming council, one year on exec.), member of the presidential leadership cabinet, & mentored high school students through Age to Age at the Wesley Foundation.
LOR: 2 PTs, 1 professor
Volunteer: 100 hours in pediatric settings; 20 hours in inpatient nursing/ rehabilitation facility
Paid Experience: 2,500+ hours in an outpatient clinic
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Applied: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, University of Central Arkansas, Southwest Baptist University, Harding University, Arkansas State University, Missouri State University
Waitlist: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Interviews: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences; Harding University
Rejections: University of Central Arkansas, Missouri State
Acceptances: Southwest Baptist University (11/4) Harding University (11/8) Arkansas State University (3/2) University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (5/28)
Attending: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences!!!!!!
 
Hey! I was wondering if I can get some insight into my stats for this year's cycle.

University: University of North Texas
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.87
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: 143 V 153 Q 3 AW

Extra-Curric: Honor society, pre-pt club

Volunteer: Research participant, serve team member for church, events such as the big event and make a difference

Hours: Over 2300 hrs as an outpatient pt tech. 41 hours in an inpatient rehab hospital.

I'm retaking the GRE soon.

Good luck to everyone!
 
The whole COVID thing kinda put things on pause for me but I'm hoping to receive an acceptance from the University of St Augustine in the St Augustine campus. I'm really excited to head out at 21 years old because I didn't want to take a year off but here's my stats so far:
University: Georgian Court University
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Holistic Health
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3
GRE: 303

Extra-Curric: Honestly I had a lot of extra curriculars but if I'm gonna be honest these are really peripheral things that grad schools look at so don't be too concerned with doing as many as possible. Focus on your pre reqs. You can have A's in all your classes but if your pre reqs aren't above AT LEAST C+ you're gonna have to retake those pre reqs

Rejections: Lol I had a lot so I'm not gonna go into detail. . .

Interviews: I applied to 18 schools and got 6 interviews total then the other 30% was waitlists and the rest were rejections 🙁((( Off the top of my head though, I got waitlisted at Scranton, Long Island U, Rosalind Franklin, New England, Sacred Heart... my GRE really set me back ://

Acceptances: Gannon University, Marist College, and a few conditional acceptances if I retook the GRE, retook classes, etc but I only listed my official acceptances

It's definitely a nerve-wracking process to go through but really make sure pre reqs are up there. I really wanted to set myself apart by doing well in my pre reqs and although some aren't great, some get a lot of commendable remarks. I kept getting conditional acceptances like "As long as you maintain..." or "As long as you retake..." so it sucked that I didn't get official acceptances like everyone else here.

I'm hoping to hear back from St Augustine because they wanted me to take med term and human growth and development so after I graduated my undergrad, I immediately enrolled in those courses along with retaking physics 1. I got an A in all of them so that was cool but my pre reqs are:
Bio 1: B
Bio 2: B+
Chem 1: B+
Chem 2: B
Physics 1: A
Physics 2: A-
Stats: B (does anyone else suck at stats lol?? This class should've been easy but I'm ridiculously bad at math even though it's not really math lol)
Psych: B- (My teacher sucked)
Psychopathology (200 or 300 level psych course I forgot): A
Human Growth and Development (Requirement for St Augustine): A
College Algebra: A-
Pre Calc: A-
Calc: B (I don't think calc is required for pt schools anymore so you have to find out for whatever school you're applying to if they require it)

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE APPLYING!!! If you have any other questions follow me on IG @ogxpinto and DM me I'll help you out!
 
PintoA98 said:
The whole COVID thing kinda put things on pause for me but I'm hoping to receive an acceptance from the University of St Augustine in the St Augustine campus. I'm really excited to head out at 21 years old because I didn't want to take a year off but here's my stats so far:
University: Georgian Court University
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Holistic Health
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3
GRE: 303

Extra-Curric: Honestly I had a lot of extra curriculars but if I'm gonna be honest these are really peripheral things that grad schools look at so don't be too concerned with doing as many as possible. Focus on your pre reqs. You can have A's in all your classes but if your pre reqs aren't above AT LEAST C+ you're gonna have to retake those pre reqs

Rejections: Lol I had a lot so I'm not gonna go into detail. . .

Interviews: I applied to 18 schools and got 6 interviews total then the other 30% was waitlists and the rest were rejections 🙁((( Off the top of my head though, I got waitlisted at Scranton, Long Island U, Rosalind Franklin, New England, Sacred Heart... my GRE really set me back ://

Acceptances: Gannon University, Marist College, and a few conditional acceptances if I retook the GRE, retook classes, etc but I only listed my official acceptances

It's definitely a nerve-wracking process to go through but really make sure pre reqs are up there. I really wanted to set myself apart by doing well in my pre reqs and although some aren't great, some get a lot of commendable remarks. I kept getting conditional acceptances like "As long as you maintain..." or "As long as you retake..." so it sucked that I didn't get official acceptances like everyone else here.

I'm hoping to hear back from St Augustine because they wanted me to take med term and human growth and development so after I graduated my undergrad, I immediately enrolled in those courses along with retaking physics 1. I got an A in all of them so that was cool but my pre reqs are:
Bio 1: B
Bio 2: B+
Chem 1: B+
Chem 2: B
Physics 1: A
Physics 2: A-
Stats: B (does anyone else suck at stats lol?? This class should've been easy but I'm ridiculously bad at math even though it's not really math lol)
Psych: B- (My teacher sucked)
Psychopathology (200 or 300 level psych course I forgot): A
Human Growth and Development (Requirement for St Augustine): A
College Algebra: A-
Pre Calc: A-
Calc: B (I don't think calc is required for pt schools anymore so you have to find out for whatever school you're applying to if they require it)

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE APPLYING!!! If you have any other questions follow me on IG @ogxpinto and DM me I'll help you out!
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wow, your stats are amazing!!
 
CatDad00 said:
Undergrad: Hawaii Pacific University
Major: Psych
Overall GPA: 3.9
Prerequisite GPA/Science GPA: 4.0
GRE: 158V/155Q/5.0W

Was a bomb tech in the Army for six years, lifeguard certified, worked a temp occupational health/ergonomics job for 6 months, and worked a bunch of positions in a restaurant for 2 years.

Observation: About 180 or so spread across 5 locations as a shadow or a volunteer. Currently a full-time therapy aide since July and will be for the remainder of my gap year probably. So, in total, about 500 and counting (will be around 1500).

Applied: Drexel (Early Decision)
Interviewed: Drexel (9/13)
Accepted: Drexel (9/24)

Feel free to ask me any questions here or via message about my process, Drexel, Philly, etc.
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Hi! Just wondering, I'm looking at the post-bacc program for HPU and I wanted to know if you liked their courses or not. PS I live on Oahu, so it's like the only option in terms of a pre-med post-bacc. Also what campus do they teach from for bio/chem classes? Can you choose between campuses? Thank you!!!
 
MakeMeADPT96 said:
Finally posting in here after watching this for who knows how long lol
University: University of Missouri- Columbia
Major: Health Science
Minor: Wellness
Overall GPA: 3.17
Pre-Req GPA: 3.0
GRE: 301

Extra-Curric: Pre-PT Club, Camp Counselor, Rehab Aide, Global Brigades-Honduras, Mizzou Alternative Breaks, Residence Hall Government, etc.

Rejections: University of North Texas, Midwestern-Downers Grove

Interviews: Rosalind Franklin (1/4)

Acceptances: Rosalind Franklin (from Waitlist 4/13)

Attending: Rosalind Franklin!!! Don’t lose hope those of you that also have less than perfect GPAs, trust the process and APPLY ANYWAYS!! What’s for you will not pass you.
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Congratulations!! Any tips for Midwestern and Rosalind Franklin? I am applying to both and would love any feedback! Thanks so much 🙂
 
Eastern Washington University
Major: Exercise Science, Pre-Physical Therapy (2017)
GPA: 3.64
PTCAS: 3.54
Last 60 credits: 3.7
Pre-Req: 3.7
Major GPA: 3.82
GRE: V153, Q150, AW4.0
ECs: Personal training for six years, XC coach for 3, various volunteering places,
Observation hours: ~400

Applying to: Eastern Washington University, University of Washington, Pacific, Rocky Mountain, University of Montana, Idaho State, University of Puget Sound, University of Colorado, New Mexico, Northern Arizona
 
PintoA98 said:
The whole COVID thing kinda put things on pause for me but I'm hoping to receive an acceptance from the University of St Augustine in the St Augustine campus. I'm really excited to head out at 21 years old because I didn't want to take a year off but here's my stats so far:
University: Georgian Court University
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Holistic Health
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3
GRE: 303

Extra-Curric: Honestly I had a lot of extra curriculars but if I'm gonna be honest these are really peripheral things that grad schools look at so don't be too concerned with doing as many as possible. Focus on your pre reqs. You can have A's in all your classes but if your pre reqs aren't above AT LEAST C+ you're gonna have to retake those pre reqs

Rejections: Lol I had a lot so I'm not gonna go into detail. . .

Interviews: I applied to 18 schools and got 6 interviews total then the other 30% was waitlists and the rest were rejections 🙁((( Off the top of my head though, I got waitlisted at Scranton, Long Island U, Rosalind Franklin, New England, Sacred Heart... my GRE really set me back ://

Acceptances: Gannon University, Marist College, and a few conditional acceptances if I retook the GRE, retook classes, etc but I only listed my official acceptances

It's definitely a nerve-wracking process to go through but really make sure pre reqs are up there. I really wanted to set myself apart by doing well in my pre reqs and although some aren't great, some get a lot of commendable remarks. I kept getting conditional acceptances like "As long as you maintain..." or "As long as you retake..." so it sucked that I didn't get official acceptances like everyone else here.

I'm hoping to hear back from St Augustine because they wanted me to take med term and human growth and development so after I graduated my undergrad, I immediately enrolled in those courses along with retaking physics 1. I got an A in all of them so that was cool but my pre reqs are:
Bio 1: B
Bio 2: B+
Chem 1: B+
Chem 2: B
Physics 1: A
Physics 2: A-
Stats: B (does anyone else suck at stats lol?? This class should've been easy but I'm ridiculously bad at math even though it's not really math lol)
Psych: B- (My teacher sucked)
Psychopathology (200 or 300 level psych course I forgot): A
Human Growth and Development (Requirement for St Augustine): A
College Algebra: A-
Pre Calc: A-
Calc: B (I don't think calc is required for pt schools anymore so you have to find out for whatever school you're applying to if they require it)

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE APPLYING!!! If you have any other questions follow me on IG @ogxpinto and DM me I'll help you out!
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UPDATE****
I WILL BE ATTENDING UNIVERSITY OF ST AUGUSTINE ST AUGUSTINE, FL CAMPUS THIS UPCOMING SPRING 2021!!!!!!!!! JUST RECEIVED MY ACCEPTANCE LETTER YESTERDAY!
 
Hey guys, I wanted to post my stats for others to see! I def did not have a great overall gpa due to terrible first year of undergrad. I originally attended UT in austin then ended up moving to VA for personal reasons and graduated from ODU in Norfolk, VA. After a year off, I finally decided to apply for this cycle of DPT!

Old Dominion University
Major: Exercise Science Pre-PT Track (2019)
Overall GPA: 3.3
Last 60 credits: 3.7
Pre-Req: 3.7-3.8 (depending on school)
GRE: V152, Q147, AW4.0
Observation hours: ~2000 outpatient (work as PT aide), 20 inpatient, 12 pediatrics/home health
EC: migrant outreach clinic volunteer, gymnastics meet health team volunteer, boys and girls club of america...did lots of volunteering during undergrad and through my sorority for the city of austin.

Applied to: Texas State, UNTHSC, UTHSCSA, Old Dominion University, TTUHSC, St. Augustine (Austin Campus), OUHSC

Interviews: UNTHSC (9/11) TTUHSC (10/23)

Rejections:

Waitlisted:

Acceptances: UNTHSC (9/28)
 
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Fritzkreig said:
Eastern Washington University
Major: Exercise Science, Pre-Physical Therapy (2017)
GPA: 3.64
PTCAS: 3.54
Last 60 credits: 3.7
Pre-Req: 3.7
Major GPA: 3.82
GRE: V153, Q150, AW4.0
ECs: Personal training for six years, XC coach for 3, various volunteering places,
Observation hours: ~400

Applying to: Eastern Washington University, University of Washington, Pacific, Rocky Mountain, University of Montana, Idaho State, University of Puget Sound, University of Colorado, New Mexico, Northern Arizona
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interview at Rocky Mountain on 11/6! Wish me luck.
 
I feel nervous I am relying to heavily on my PTA experience to lift a heavy boat. I don't think my stats are bad, but I still think it would take more than being a PTA to move past more competive applicants in these small seat-capacity schools.
Montclair State University
Major: Exercise Science 2014
GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req: 3.7 (3.4 for "averaged between retake" schools)

GRE: V151, Q149, AW4.0

ECs: Licensed PTA for 4 years including participation in company mentorship program and attended multiple company skills labs. Shadowed and volunteered in inpatient and cardiac rehab. Worked and interned as a rehab tech

Shadow Hours: 5000+

Applying to:
Hunter College and College of Staten Island
 
mako47 said:
I feel nervous I am relying to heavily on my PTA experience to lift a heavy boat. I don't think my stats are bad, but I still think it would take more than being a PTA to move past more competive applicants in these small seat-capacity schools.
Montclair State University
Major: Exercise Science 2014
GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req: 3.7 (3.4 for "averaged between retake" schools)

GRE: V151, Q149, AW4.0

ECs: Licensed PTA for 4 years including participation in company mentorship program and attended multiple company skills labs. Shadowed and volunteered in inpatient and cardiac rehab. Worked and interned as a rehab tech

Shadow Hours: 5000+

Applying to:
Hunter College and College of Staten Island
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Your stats are pretty good! Very similar to mine actually and I was accepted to a decent amount of schools. I don't think you should be scared. Your stats really are more than competitive!
 
Eastern Washington University
Major: Exercise Science Pre-PT Track
Overall GPA: 3.7
Last 60 credits: 3.9
Pre-Req: ~3.65
GRE: V148, Q153 AW3.5
Observation hours: ~210 outpatient

Applied to: Idaho State University, Montana State University, Touro University (Nevada), Franklin Pierce University and Briar Cliff University

Interviews:

Rejections:

Waitlisted:

Acceptances:
 
Blake Lavin said:
Eastern Washington University
Major: Exercise Science Pre-PT Track
Overall GPA: 3.7
Last 60 credits: 3.9
Pre-Req: ~3.65
GRE: V148, Q153 AW3.5
Observation hours: ~210 outpatient

Applied to: Idaho State University, Montana State University, Touro University (Nevada), Franklin Pierce University and Briar Cliff University

Interviews:

Rejections:

Waitlisted:

Acceptances:
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Go Eags! Good luck.
 
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