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

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Undergrad: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Major: Community Health, Minor Business
Overall GPA: 3.37
Science GPA: 3.71
Pre-Req GPA: 3.70-4.0 school dependent
GRE: V-155 / Q-154 / AW-5.0

Employment:
Assistant Dance Coach for a high school competitive team, Walmart Cashier on and off throughout college breaks, Meijer bakery employee one summer, Choreographer for a different high school dance team
Volunteer:
Volunteer Dance Coach for high school competitive team (before I was hired as the assistant coach), Animal Shelter, Hospital ER, local women’s shelter, election judge
Extracurricular Activities:
Intern to the Director of Hospital Operations (semester hospital internship), Study Abroad (Sydney, Australia), Miss Lake in the Hills scholarship pageant queen, Vitality Dance Team member and recital choreographer, Velocity Dance Team Co-captain and exec board (PR & Social Media), Future Health Care Executives club, Mexican Student Organization, Alpha Chi Omega sorority member & recruitment board
Observation Hours:
635 paid inpatient skilled nursing (verified), 658 paid outpatient clinic (verified), 101 volunteer outpatient neuro rehab clinic (unverified, company merged and staff is now gone)
LORs:
PT/Facility Manager at the outpatient clinic I work at, additional PT I work with there, chemistry II professor at my community college (recent class)

Applying to:
Illinois: Midwestern, UIC, Governors State, Rosalind Franklin, NIU, Northwestern
Out of State: Chatham, Franklin Pierce AZ, Thomas Jefferson, St. Augustine TX, Washington St. Louis, Wisconsin Madison

Interviews: Thomas Jefferson, Chatham, Rosalind Franklin, Northern Illinois
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Early Decision: No
Regular Decision: Marymount University, Sacred Heart University, George Washington University, University of Hartford, University of Connecticut

Accepted: University of Sacred Heart (11/12), Marymount (12/2)
Interview granted: Sacred Heart (11/1), Marymount (11/23)
Waitlisted: None yet
Denied: None yet
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Hi, what was the interview process at Sacred Heart like?
 
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Early Decision: No
Regular Decision: Marymount University, Sacred Heart University, George Washington University, University of Hartford, University of Connecticut

Accepted: University of Sacred Heart (11/12), Marymount (12/2)
Interview granted: Sacred Heart (11/1), Marymount (11/23)
Waitlisted: None yet
Denied: None yet
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Hi! I jus received an Interview from sacred! How was the interview process, I'm really nervous!
 
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School: Texas A&M University

Major: Kinesiology - Motor Behavior Concentration

Minor: Public Health

cGPA: 3.75 (calculated via PTCAS)

pre-req GPA: 3.5-3.73 (depends on school)

GRE: 152V, 154Q, 4.5 AW



Hours: 30 in skilled nursing facility, 278 as a PT tech in Inpatient Acute Care, 174 in OP Neuro, 20 in Pediatrics, 108 in OP - sports medicine



Extracurricular: Vice President of Physical Therapy Society (3 years), Member of a Women's Organization (2 years), Member then staff of a Freshman Leadership Organization (2 years) , Texas A&M Fish Camp Counselor (2 years)



Work: PT Tech for the past year in inpatient acute care, Wellness Tech for the past year as well, Front Desk Insurance Worker at a private PT practice for 6 months, Camp Counselor for a summer.



Volunteer: BUILD, Big Event, Shield America NOW, Bridge Ministries, Emmanuel Lighthouse Mission, Bowl and Brunch, TAMU FLED Down Syndrome Association Day Coordinator...lots more!



Applied to (dates verified): UTMB (07/21), UNTHSC (7/22), UTSW (08/01), Texas State (08/01), TWU (08/05), UTHSCSA (08/11)



Interviews: UNT (received 08/14), UTMB (received 09/15) - (declined offer 11/02), UTSW (received 10/06), UTHSCSA (received 10/14) - (declined offer 11/02)



Waitlisted:



Acceptances: UNT (09/28), UTSW (received 11/02) - my top choice!


Rejections:
 
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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 with Idaho State University
 
aggie.pt.2021 said:
School: Texas A&M University

Major: Kinesiology - Motor Behavior Concentration

Minor: Public Health

cGPA: 3.75 (calculated via PTCAS)

pre-req GPA: 3.5-3.73 (depends on school)

GRE: 152V, 154Q, 4.5 AW



Hours: 30 in skilled nursing facility, 278 as a PT tech in Inpatient Acute Care, 174 in OP Neuro, 20 in Pediatrics, 108 in OP - sports medicine



Extracurricular: Vice President of Physical Therapy Society (3 years), Member of a Women's Organization (2 years), Member then staff of a Freshman Leadership Organization (2 years) , Texas A&M Fish Camp Counselor (2 years)



Work: PT Tech for the past year in inpatient acute care, Wellness Tech for the past year as well, Front Desk Insurance Worker at a private PT practice for 6 months, Camp Counselor for a summer.



Volunteer: BUILD, Big Event, Shield America NOW, Bridge Ministries, Emmanuel Lighthouse Mission, Bowl and Brunch, TAMU FLED Down Syndrome Association Day Coordinator...lots more!



Applied to (dates verified): UTMB (07/21), UNTHSC (7/22), UTSW (08/01), Texas State (08/01), TWU (08/05), UTHSCSA (08/11)



Interviews: UNT (received 08/14), UTMB (received 09/15) - (declined offer 11/02), UTSW (received 10/06), UTHSCSA (received 10/14) - (declined offer 11/02)



Waitlisted:



Acceptances: UNT (09/28), UTSW (received 11/02) - my top choice!


Rejections:
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DPTdream1221 said:
Undergrad: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Major: Community Health, Minor Business
Overall GPA: 3.37
Science GPA: 3.71
Pre-Req GPA: 3.70-4.0 school dependent
GRE: V-155 / Q-154 / AW-5.0

Employment:
Assistant Dance Coach for a high school competitive team, Walmart Cashier on and off throughout college breaks, Meijer bakery employee one summer, Choreographer for a different high school dance team
Volunteer:
Volunteer Dance Coach for high school competitive team (before I was hired as the assistant coach), Animal Shelter, Hospital ER, local women’s shelter, election judge
Extracurricular Activities:
Intern to the Director of Hospital Operations (semester hospital internship), Study Abroad (Sydney, Australia), Miss Lake in the Hills scholarship pageant queen, Vitality Dance Team member and recital choreographer, Velocity Dance Team Co-captain and exec board (PR & Social Media), Future Health Care Executives club, Mexican Student Organization, Alpha Chi Omega sorority member & recruitment board
Observation Hours:
635 paid inpatient skilled nursing (verified), 658 paid outpatient clinic (verified), 101 volunteer outpatient neuro rehab clinic (unverified, company merged and staff is now gone)
LORs:
PT/Facility Manager at the outpatient clinic I work at, additional PT I work with there, chemistry II professor at my community college (recent class)

Applying to:
Illinois: Midwestern, UIC, Governors State, Rosalind Franklin, NIU, Northwestern
Out of State: Chatham, Franklin Pierce AZ, Thomas Jefferson, St. Augustine TX, Washington St. Louis, Wisconsin Madison

Interviews: Thomas Jefferson, Chatham, Rosalind Franklin, Northern Illinois
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UPDATE:
Accepted: NIU, Midwestern, Thomas Jefferson, Chatham, St Augustine

Waitlisted: Northwestern

Still waiting to hear decisions: UIC, Rosalind, Governors State, Franklin Pierce
 
University: Western Washington University (undergrad and grad)
Major: Kinesiology BS; Exercise Science MS
uGPA: 3.17 (undergrad)
gGPA: 3.84 (grad)
cGPA: 3.29
pGPA: 3.52-3.63
GRE: 152V, 156Q, 4.5AW
EC: Graduate teaching assistant 2 years, masters thesis primary researcher, PT aide, personal trainer 3 years, CSCS, strength and conditioning internship 1 year
Hours: 357 outpatient ortho (current aide)

Applied: University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, Eastern Washington University
Interviews: N/A
Accepted:
Rejected:
 
University: Penn State
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: Didn‘t take because of COVID!

Extra-Curric: President of Gerontology Club, Vice President (and many other positions) in Kinesiology Club, Chair of Pre-Physical Therapy Club, Girl Scout Gold Award, Teaching Assistant for Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 and Advanced Human Anatomy Cadaver Lab

Volunteer: Volunteered at local nursing homes, 20+ hours shadowing in-patient geriatric physical therapist, 300+ hours at different outpatient clinics

Acceptances: Thomas Jefferson, Pitt, University of Miami and Chatham University

Rejections: None

Interviews: All of my acceptances!
 
FOR MY LOW GRE AND cGPA folks!!! We out here!
University: UNC
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.1
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6-3.8
GRE: 145Q 148V 4.5 AWA

Extra-Curric: 2000 hours of research, 2 years medical assistant, home health CNA, intramurals, retail experience

Volunteer: 20 inpatient rehab, 100 OP ortho, 65 wellness center

Applied: Marymount, UMiami, Tenn State

Acceptances: Marymount University

Interviews: Marymount (11/23) Miami University (1/29)

Rejections: Tennessee State
 
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FOR MY LOW GRE AND cGPA folks!!! We out here!
University: UNC
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.1
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6-3.8
GRE: 145Q 148V 4.5 AWA

Extra-Curric: 2000 hours of research, 2 years medical assistant, home health CNA, intramurals, retail experience

Volunteer: 20 inpatient rehab, 100 OP ortho, 65 wellness center

Applied: Marymount, UMiami, Tenn State

Acceptances: Marymount University

Interviews: Marymount (11/23) Miami University (1/29)

Rejections: Tennessee State
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Congrats happy for you!! We out here!! Lol 👏
 
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JUST TO GIVE SOME OF YOU OUT THERE THAT MAY NOT HAVE THE BEST STATS..SOME HOPE!!

University: cAL STATE SAN MARCOS
Major:KINESIOLOGY PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY
Overall GPA: 3.43
Pre-Req GPA: 3.00
GRE: 880!!!( NOT THE BEST STANDARDIZED TEST TAKER) 400 V/480 Q

Extra-Curric: 14 YEARS OF COMPETITIVE SOCCER, 2 YEARS OF COLLEGE SOCCER..FIRT WOMANS SOCCER TEAM AT CAL STATE/ SCHOLARLY ATHLETE AWARD/ 3 KNEE SURGURIES/ 3 YEARS AS AN EXERCISE SPECIALIST/ ..SAME JOB IN COSTUMER SERVICE FOR SEVERAL YEARS THROUGH COLLEGE. SOCCER COACH. NU UPSLON HONOR SOCIETY, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY CLUB. CURRENTLY WORKING 2 JOBS ONE AS AN AID.

Volunteer:
OVER A 150 HOURS IN OUTPATIENT, INPATIENT, ACUTE, GERIATRICS, PEDIATRICS, SPORTS SPECIFIC, HOSPITALS AND CLINICS, OVER 8 YEARS OF PERSONAL EXERPIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPT MYSELF!
Acceptances:
UNIVERSITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE
Rejections:
NONE
Interviews:
UNIVERSITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE!!

ITS NOT ALWAYS JUST ABOUT THE STATS, AS LONG AS YOU DEVOTE YOURSELF TO YOUR CAREER AND MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO BE APPEALING IN DIFFERENT AREAS YOU CAN STAND OUT!..GOOD LUCK!
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I don’t know, that’s the best GRE score I’ve ever seen!
 
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Final update - phew!

Applied to:
Illinois: Midwestern, UIC, Governors State, Rosalind Franklin, NIU, Northwestern
Out of State: Chatham, Thomas Jefferson, St. Augustine Austin

Accepted: UIC, Rosalind Franklin, Northern Illinois, Midwestern IL, Chatham, Thomas Jefferson, St Augustine Austin, (& declined GovSt interview because I had already been accepted to my top choice)

Waitlisted: Northwestern

Rejections: none

I will be attending UIC!!
If you are as well, I’d love to connect!
 
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University: University of Cincinnati
Major: Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.55
Pre-Req GPA: 3.39-3.46 (Depending on school)
LORs: 2 PTs (inpatient/outpatient), 1 Prof (A&P I and II), 1 Prof/supervisor/research mentor
GRE: (281); Not high/competitive 😅 AWA- 4
*I applied to more schools that reviewed applications holistically and didn’t require the GRE for admissions

Observation Hours: 150 hours (Most hours were in the inpatient setting with the addition of outpatient pediatric, and general orthopedic and sports medicine

Extra-Curricular: Research Coordinator for Neuro lab, Patient Transporter, Lead Ambassador, Warehouse Associate, Research Assistant for Children’s Psych lab

Volunteer: 8 service learning experiences throughout my sophomore and junior year (2017-2019) w/ 2 reoccurring

Honors: Deans List (Spring 2016, Summer 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020)

Applied: Ohio State University, University of Toledo, Mount St. Joseph University, Ohio University, Youngstown State University, Thomas Jefferson University, Chatham University, Duke University, University of Scranton, Washington University of St Louis

Acceptances: Wash U St. Louis (11/11/2020), Chatham U (11/25/2020), Youngstown State University (11/30/2020), University of Toledo (12/18/2020)

Waitlisted: TJU (10/22/2020), OSU (12/18/2020)

Rejections: MSJ (10/02/2020), OU (11/23/2020)

Interviews: OSU Early Decision (09/11/2020: deferred to regular admissions), TJU (10/08/2020), Chatham (11/07/2020), University of Toledo (12/17/2020)

Will be committing to the University of Toledo’s DPT program :)

Goodluck to everyone this cycle!!! #Classof2024
 
University: Pittsburg State
Major: Ex Sci
Overall GPA: 3.49
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3-3.5 depending on school
Last 60 credit hours: 3.8
Program GPA: 3.9
LORs: 3 therapists (general, manager, regional manager) 1 professor
GRE: 288
Observation hours: 2000+ aquatic, geriatric, pediatric, sports, neuro, cardiac, ...
Honors: Deans scholastic honors 4x.
Volunteer: church stuff and a 2 week medical trip in Belize. Research proj senior year. TONS of extra curric.
Applied to: Uni of St. Mary, Wichita State, Missouri State, Southwest Baptist, Rockurst Uni, KUMED
Interview: Uni of St. Mary and Rockhurst
Waitlist: Rockhurst, Uni of St. Mary, KUMED
Acceptance: Wichita State
Pending: SBU
 
University: San Diego State University
Major: Kinesiology (emphasis in pre-PT)
Overall GPA: 3.51
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4 ish (depending on the school)
GRE: 151V 157Q 4.5AW

Extra-Curric: student athlete on the rowing team, internship at school's adaptive fitness clinic, pre-PT club member, student assistant for ticket operations at athletic events

Volunteer: 2 outpatient, 1 inpatient hospital, 1 outpatient as an aide. (~340 hours outpatient, 60 hours inpatient)

Acceptances: Azusa Pacific University (currently attending), Chapman, Franklin Pierce AZ

Rejections: USC, U of New Mexico, NAU, Samuel Merrit, CSUN, Pacific University

Interviews: Offers from West Coast University, University of the Pacific, and UCSF/SFSU. Only interviewed for Azusa Pacific and got accepted.
 
University: California State University San Marcos
Major: Kinesiology
Graduating GPA: 3.5
Prereq GPA: 3.6-3.9
LOR: PT from outpatient clinic, PT from Flying Samaritans, Prof I did research with
GRE: 300 and 4
Observation hours: Over 700 outpatient (ortho, neuro, aquatic, pelvic), 40 outpatient pediatrics, 300 in inpatient acute care
Volunteer: Flying Samaritans, Life Rolls On, I Support the Girls

Applied: Fresno state, SDSU, Sac state, UCSF, USA San Marcos, Loma Linda, NAU, CU Denver

Interview: LLU (9/25), UCSF (1/7), Fresno (12/4) later I declined interview, Sac but I declined interview after they initially rejected me

Waitlist: CU (1/11), Long Beach (1/15)

Rejection: NAU (11/16), Sac (11/15) (then later offered an interview)

Acceptance: USA (9/3, paid deposit then declined), LLU (10/5, paid deposit then declined), UCSF (1/11) paid deposit then declined, SDSU (2/1) will be attending this summer!


Good luck to everyone as this application cycle closes up and good luck to everyone applying next cycle. We can do this! We will be amazing physical therapists!
 
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I changed career paths in April 2020 from vet med/research to PT, hence the low observation hours. It is possible to get into PT school without very much shadowing experience and having an alternative major in college, so don't give up anyone!

University: Iowa State University
Major: Animal Science/Pre-Vet (undergrad), Biomedical Science (masters)
Graduating GPA: 3.3 undergrad, 3.7 masters
Pre-req GPA: 3.2-3.4 (depending on school)
LORs: PT from outpatient clinic, Master's program advisor/prof, Principal Investigator of research lab
GRE: 152 V, 154 Q, 4.5 AW
Observation hours: 36 hours outpatient clinic
Volunteer/Extra-curriculars: youth self-empowerment outreach program, coaching youth sports, Pre-Vet club, Block & Bridle club, Equestrian team rider & committee member, Women's rugby team captain

Employment: Research technologist & lab manager in a cardiovascular stem cell and polycystic kidney disease research lab 6000 hours, Veterinary Technician 350 hours

Honors/Accomplishments: 8 research journal publications, 2 abstract presentations at American Heart Assoc. conferences

Interviews: Concordia-St. Paul, Mayo (alternate for interview), Iowa (alternate), Belmont (alternate)

Waitlisted: U of Minnesota, Kansas Med Center, Northwestern, Cincinnati, UW-La Crosse

Rejections: Rockhurst, Des Moines Univ., UW-Madison, Univ. of Washington, Texas Tech

Acceptances: Clarke, Concordia-St. Paul (attending Fall 2021), Univ. of New England
 
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University: Loyola University of Chicago
Major: Psychology
Graduating GPA: 3.2
Prereq GPA: 3.6-3.8 (depending on school)
LOR: Outpatient Ortho PT, Outpatient Vestibular PT, Research Professor, Professor in Major, Employer
GRE: 146V, 152Q, 3.0AW
Observation hours: 126 Vestibular, 300+ Ortho, No inpatient (due to covid)
Extracurriculars & Volunteer: Rehab Aide, CrossFit Coach (CF-L1), Weightlifting Coach (USAW-L1), Research Assistant, Hospital ER volunteer, Volunteered to help underserved community, Sorority leadership roles (planned philanthropy events), CPR & BLS certified

Applied: Rosalind Franklin, Winston Salem State, Touro (Nevada), Creighton, University of Southern California (Residential), Northwestern, Duke, University of Iowa, Western U (Cali), High Point, Tufts, West Coast U, Midwestern (IL)

Interview: Tufts (11/6), Western U (1/6), Rosalind Franklin (1/16), Creighton (1/22), High Point (2/5), West Coast U (2/22 - declined to interview)

Waitlist: Rosalind Franklin, Tufts, High Point, Western U

Rejection: Northwestern, Duke, University of Iowa, Midwestern

Acceptance: Rosalind Franklin, Winston Salem State, Touro, University of Southern California, Creighton (will be attending Fall 2021)


Good luck to everyone applying this upcoming cycle! I just want to encourage everyone who think they have lower stats. Anything is possible as I got accepted into multiple schools with them.
 
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cGPA: 3.7
pGPA: 3.6-3.9
GRE: 155 Q, 155V, 4.5 AW
LOR: 2 professor, 2 PT
Observation hours: 1200+ outpatient
Applied to: USC, Chapman, CSLB, UCSF, Sac State, Northwestern, George Washington, University of Colorado, NAU, University of Washington, SDSU, CSUN
Interview: GW (10/30), Chapman Summer (11/7), CSUN, NAU, UCSF/SFSU (12/3), University of Colorado (12/18), Sac State (12/18)
Accepted: Northwestern (10/1), USC(11/19), Chapman Summer (12/21) UCSF/SFSU (1/13), CSLB (1/14), University of colorado (1/21) SDSU(2/1), University of Washington (2/4)
 
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University: Brigham Young University-Idaho
Major: Exercise Physiology
cGPA/pGPA: 4.0
GRE: 160V 158Q 4.0AW
Observation Hours: 300+ outpatient
LOR: 1 professor that I was TA and tutor for, 2 PTs
Exp: Tutor/TA for ex phys, various other jobs, sports activities volunteer, participated in intramural sports, two year full-time missionary volunteer
Applying: CSUN, CSULB, Sac State, CSU Fresno, NAU, TWU
 
Undergrad: UC Berkeley
Major: Political Science, Minor in Public Health
cGPA: 3.25-3.4 depending on how each school calculates
pGPA: 4.0
GRE: 157V 162Q 5.0AW
Observation Hours: 2,000+ (pelvic health, outpatient ortho/sports, neuro peds, inpatient at SNF)
LOR: 2 prereq class professors, 2 PTs, 1 research professor
Experience: shadowed/worked in variety of PT settings, ergonomics research at UC Berkeley/UCSF, home care aide for client with cerebral palsy, leadership positions in college clubs, taught exercise class to seniors at SNF, non-profit experience, experience in grant writing
Applying: USC, Boston University, Tufts, WesternU, West Coast University, USAHS San Marcos, MCPHS, Azusa Pacific, Chapman (Summer & Fall Cohorts), Mount St. Mary's, UCSF, UW, University of Illinois Chicago, George Washington University, Duke
Interviews: Tufts, USAHS San Marcos, MCPHS, Azusa Pacific, UIC, GW, BU, Duke, Chapman summer cohort, Chapman fall cohort (declined interview), UCSF (declined interview), West Coast (declined interview)
Accepted: Tufts 9/24, USAHS San Marcos 9/30, Azusa Pacific 10/26, MCPHS 10/27, GW 11/12, Duke 12/3, UIC 12/9, Samuel Merritt 12/15, USC 12/16, Chapman summer cohort 1/5
Rejected: BU, CSULB
Attending: USC Residential (SO EXCITED)!!

I am a non-traditional applicant who decided to change careers at the end of my undergrad career. Was very lost/discouraged until I found my passion (hence the lower undergrad GPA), but decided to haul ass once I did. I know I can't change much of my past, but I have worked hard to get to where I am now and hope my applications reflect that...would love to connect with anyone who has an interest in neuro or pelvic health esp since I do not know have any friends applying. Any tips would be helpful!
 
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University: James Madison University
Major: Kinesiology
cGPA: 3.1
pGPA: 3.68-3.8
GRE: 300
Experience: 5000+ hours in acute care, inpatient, and outpatient rehab. I was part of the ICU prone team during the pandemic- I was helping therapist prone sedated and intubated covid-19 patients. During this time I was involved in 5 code blues. IT WAS CRAZY! Volunteer soccer coach, volunteer tutor for refuge students.
LOR: 1 from professor, 1 from the Virginia APTA Northern District director (PT), 2 PTs, and the Director of the Rehab department.

I know my cumulative GPA is low, do you guys have any advice on what schools I should apply to or if I even have a chance of getting into any school?
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I also have a lower cGPA, I would rec looking at schools that take the last 60 units for your GPA and definitely talk about your experiences in your personal statements/interviews!
 
Hi! I am currently applying and looking for some advice/support!
University: Quinnipiac University
Major: Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.16
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2
GRE: 296 (new GRE)

Extra-Curric: sorority (4 years), volunteering with Girls on the Run (fundraiser 4 years, practice help 2)

Volunteer: 70 volunteer PT observation hours, 200+ paid PT aide hours (hired at the place I shadowed), prior CSCS internship

Acceptances: haven't applied yet but applying to- Nova Southeastern, University of St Augustine, Stony Brook, Gannon, Dominican College, Rutgers, Kean, Seton Hall, and Florida Southern


Rejections: n/a

Interviews: n/a
 
University: The University of New Mexico
Major: Exercise Science
cGPA: 3.9
pGPA: 3.6-3.7 depending on school
GRE: 150V 147Q 4.0AW
Observation Hours: 3,000+ (Outpatient, Pediatrics, inpatient, sports specific )
LOR: 2 professors, 2 PTs
Experience: PT technician in outpatient orthopedic clinic, D1 athlete, team captain/leader, 100+ volunteer hours, student researcher + author in published article

Applying: NAU, ATSU, Midwestern (AZ), Franklin Pierce (AZ), USAHS- San Marcos, Fresno State, University of Washington

Interviews: ATSU ( 9/10) , Midwestern (10/8), NAU (end of October), Fresno State (declined)

Acceptances: ATSU (9/17), St. Augustine- San Marcos (10/7), Midwestern University Glendale AZ (10/14), Franklin Pierce, NAU (12/13), University of Washington ( Feb.)

Attending: NAU Phoenix Biomedical Campus!

I struggled to do well with the GRE but it kinda just goes to show that schools really do look for well rounded applicants.
 
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University: University of South Carolina
Major: Marketing and Management
Overall GPA: 3.2
Pre-Req GPA: 3.62 (currently finishing up my last 2 courses at my local community college)
GRE: 156V 146Q 4.0AW
LOR: 2 PTs (one is the clinic owner and the other has 10+ yrs experience) and 1 professor (Developmental psych)

I am a non-traditional student who worked at an insurance company for about a year and a half, and it drained the life out of me. So I decided it was time for a career change and chose to pursue PT! I was able to score a front desk position at an amazing outpatient ortho clinic and have loved every second of it, further confirming that PT is the career for me. I have relatively average/below average stats, but was blessed to get accepted on my first attempt at applying, so THERE IS HOPE!!

Extra-Curricular: Youth leader and band member for church, small group leader

Observation: Gained just over 100 hours of observation outside of any administrative duties at the clinic I work at (i.e. directly engaging with patient and PT, not standing behind the desk or performing work duties).

Acceptances: Charleston Southern University (9/27) SO PUMPED!!!

Interviews: Charleston Southern University (9/23)

Rejections: None so far

Pending: University of South Carolina, MUSC, Augusta University
 
Undergrad: The University of Alabama
Major: Microbiology
Overall GPA: 3.9
Pre-PT GPA: 4.0
Pre-req GPA: 3.0-3.5
GRE: *chose schools that didn't require it*

Employment: Have worked as a server at a couple different restaurants all throughout college (5 years); had to pay my own way through college
Volunteer: camp counselor for UA 1831 camp, volunteered in disaster relief for Jacksonville tornados
Extracurricular: VP of Women's rugby club, member of a crossfit gym, member of American Society for Microbiology (club)** I couldn't do much extracurriculars because of intensive microbio classes as well as working 25+ hours a week**
Observation hours: Over 100 hours observing at Outpatient Clinic on campus for a year before the Pandemic hit--after that, I couldn't find anywhere that would let me shadow/work.

Applying to: Northwestern University, University of Alabama at Birmingham (resident), University of Miami, and University of Colorado

** the soft deadline for UAB is October 1st and the firm deadline is November 1st, with rolling admissions starting on October 1st... and I'll be submitting my application probably in the next few days, right before the soft deadline. Do ya'll think I'll still have a chance of getting accepted? :( I'm worried that the class will fill up before they even get to my application...
 
University: UW Madison
Major: Neurobiology
Overall GPA: 3.6
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5
GRE: 161 verbal 160 quantitative 4.5 writing

Extra-Curric: art club president, varsity tennis, sorority philanthropy chair, worked in clinical research for 2 years and have a few publications, currently working in pediatric PT clinic

Volunteer: hospital volunteer providing services to prevent delirium with elderly patients

Acceptances: UW La Crosse, University of Minnesota, UW Stevens point

Rejections:

Interviews: Mayo, Concordia

Waiting to hear back from UW Milwaukee and Madison and that is all of the schools I applied to!
 
Undergrad: UCF
Major: health sciences
cGPA: 3.95 pGPA: 3.8-4.0
GRE: 152v, 148q, 4aw

Observation hours:
  • ortho/sports: 94 -
  • geriatric & neuro: 12
Work:
  • cashier at Lowe’s
  • program assistant at a school for kids with motor and cognitive disabilities
Extracurricular:
  • volunteer with my schools sports med athletic trainers (football)
  • learning assistant for bio class
  • intern at same school listed above
  • undergrad researcher in a parasite manipulation lab
Applying: UCF, UF, UNF, FGCU, FAMU, USF, Nova (Ft. Lauderdale), and St. Augustine

Interviews: UCF (11/19)
Acceptances: St. Augustine, FAMU, UF
waitlist: UCF
Rejections: none yet
 
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Posting this for past me who was looking through trying to find someone with stats like mine.
Rutgers University

Major: Exercise Science
cGPA: 3.45
pGPA: 3.44
GRE: 156V/157Q/5AW

Observation Hours:

1350 Outpatient Orthopedic
250 Pelvic Floor

Other Hours:

50 Hospital Volunteer
30 Pediatrician Shadowing
Extracurricular:

Dance Team
Kinesiology Club
Religious Club
Applied: UM, FGCU, USA Miami, Nova Southeastern, FIU, HPU, Thomas Jefferson, Widener, Rutgers, Seton Hall, Kean
Interviews: HPU (9/9), FIU (9/30), UM (10/1), Rutgers (10/22 - declined), Kean (10/29 - declined, FGCU (11/4), Widener (11/19)
Waitlisted: Thomas Jefferson
Accepted: USA (8/25), HPU (9/21), UM (10/6 - attending), FIU (11/9), Nova (12/7)

I wanted to emphasize that GPA and GRE isn’t everything. Be passionate about physical therapy, be passionate about the schools you’re applying to and make yourself stand out in other ways. Good luck everyone!
 
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spt2025 said:
Posting this for past me who was looking through trying to find someone with stats like mine.
Rutgers University

Major: Exercise Science



cGPA: 3.45

pGPA: 3.44

GRE: 156V/157Q/5AW



Observation Hours:

1350 Outpatient Orthopedic

250 Pelvic Floor



Other Hours:

50 Hospital Volunteer

30 Pediatrician Shadowing



Extracurricular:

Dance Team

Kinesiology Club

Religious Club



Applied: UM, FGCU, USA Miami, Nova Southeastern, FIU, HPU, Thomas Jefferson, Widener, Rutgers, Seton Hall, Kean



Interviews: HPU (9/9), FIU (9/30), UM (10/1), Rutgers (10/22 - declined), Kean (10/29 - declined, FGCU (11/4), Widener (11/19)



Waitlisted: Thomas Jefferson



Accepted: USA (8/25), HPU (9/21), UM (10/6 - attending)

I wanted to emphasize that GPA and GRE isn’t everything. Be passionate about physical therapy, be passionate about the schools you’re applying to and make yourself stand out in other ways. Good luck everyone!
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when did you hear form fgcu ?
 
University: University of Central Florida
Major: Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.54
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3 - 3.5 depending on the program
Last 70 credits GPA: 3.73
GRE: 153V 153Q 4.0AW
LOR: 2 from PTs and 2 from professors (1 a physics professor)

Observation Hours: 377 Outpatient (at 2 clinics) and 32 Acute Care

Volunteer/Extracurriculars: -U9 kids head coach for a summer
-Rehab aide at a clinic that provides treatment for people without health insurance (separate from observation hours)
- Volunteered abroad for a week in Peru in a healthcare project where I took vitals and assisted in mass COVID vaccination . sites

Employment: -Cashier/Server at restaurant for 4 years
- Got hired to work as a rehab technician at one of the clinics I shadowed at
- Nighttime office/clinic cleaner for almost 2 years, still ongoing (It is my parent's business)

Applied: Arcadia, FGCU, FIU, Gannon Ruskin, NOVA Southeastern, South College, UCF, UNF, USF, Methodist, Widener, Wingate, St.Augustine, Advent Health

Interviews: Methodist (10/12), Widener (declined), Wingate (declined)

Accepted: Methodist (10/14), Arcadia (10/21), St. Augustine (10/26)
I submitted my applications on September 9th so I know it's still pretty early. I am open to hearing your guy's opinions on my application and chances of getting accepted in some of these programs! Thank you!
 
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University: University of Central Florida
Major: Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.54
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3 - 3.5 depending on the program
Last 70 credits GPA: 3.73
GRE: 153V 153Q 4.0AW
LOR: 2 from PTs and 2 from professors (1 a physics professor)

Observation Hours: 377 Outpatient (at 2 clinics) and 32 Acute Care

Volunteer/Extracurriculars: -U9 kids head coach for a summer
-Rehab aide at a clinic that provides treatment for people without health insurance (separate from observation hours)
- Volunteered abroad for a week in Peru in a healthcare project where I took vitals and assisted in mass COVID vaccination . sites

Employment: -Cashier/Server at restaurant for 4 years
- Got hired to work as a rehab technician at one of the clinics I shadowed at
- Nighttime office/clinic cleaner for almost 2 years, still ongoing (It is my parent's business)

Applied: Arcadia, FGCU, FIU, Gannon Ruskin, NOVA Southeastern, South College, UCF, UNF, USF, Methodist, Widener, Wingate, St.Augustine, Advent Health

Interviews: Methodist (10/12), Widener (11/18)

I submitted my applications on September 9th so I know it's still pretty early. I am open to hearing your guy's opinions on my application and chances of getting accepted in some of this programs! Thank you!
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Congrats on your interviews! You have a great and well-rounded application! I actually applied to widener on 9/8 and have very similar stats as you besides having less observation hours. Did you apply exactly on 9/9, and do you mind if I ask when you got the interview invite? Just waiting and getting anxious!
 
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Congrats on your interviews! You have a great and well-rounded application! I actually applied to widener on 9/8 and have very similar stats as you besides having less observation hours. Did you apply exactly on 9/9, and do you mind if I ask when you got the interview invite? Just waiting and getting anxious!
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Thank you! Yea hours were tough to get because of COVID so I am sure most people don't have a huge amount. I just double checked and it was actually on 9/10 and my application got verified like 4 days later. They emailed me for an interview on 9/28. It is still really early so I am still waiting on other schools and I am sure you'll hear from them in the following months too! Good luck!
 
University: Pepperdine University
Major: Sports Med B.S.
GPA: 3.93
pre-req GPA: 3.90
GRE: 162V, 157Q, 6AW
EC: human physiology TA (1.5 years), VP of sorority (1.5 years), integrative sports medicine intern (4 months), PT aide (10 months), club hockey team, transfer student mentor, running club, film club
Honors: deans list, regents scholar, summa cum laude
Certifications: BLS (cpr and aed), AHA first aid
Hours: 388 outpatient ortho (PT aide), 100 inpatient acute rehab (volunteer)
LOR: 1 professor, 1 professor I TAed for, 1 PT (clinic owner)

Applied: Northwestern, UW Madison, Ohio State, Northeastern, Boston U, Duke, USC (southern cali), NAU, University of Pittsburgh, University of Delaware, Sacred Heart, NYU, USC (South Carolina), CSULB
Interviews: Delaware, Sacred Heart (declined), OSU, Northern Arizona, Boston (declined), NYU (declined)
Accepted: Northwestern (10/1), Delaware (10/28), OSU (10/29), USC (south carolina, 11/30), UW Madison (12/17), Northeastern (1/3), USC (1/15)
Waitlist: Pitt (11/30), NAU (12/16)
Rejected: CSULB (1/17)
 
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spt2025 said:
Posting this for past me who was looking through trying to find someone with stats like mine.
Rutgers University

Major: Exercise Science



cGPA: 3.45

pGPA: 3.44

GRE: 156V/157Q/5AW



Observation Hours:

1350 Outpatient Orthopedic

250 Pelvic Floor



Other Hours:

50 Hospital Volunteer

30 Pediatrician Shadowing



Extracurricular:

Dance Team

Kinesiology Club

Religious Club



Applied: UM, FGCU, USA Miami, Nova Southeastern, FIU, HPU, Thomas Jefferson, Widener, Rutgers, Seton Hall, Kean



Interviews: HPU (9/9), FIU (9/30), UM (10/1), Rutgers (10/22 - declined), Kean (10/29 - declined, FGCU (11/4), Widener (11/19)



Waitlisted: Thomas Jefferson



Accepted: USA (8/25), HPU (9/21), UM (10/6 - attending)

I wanted to emphasize that GPA and GRE isn’t everything. Be passionate about physical therapy, be passionate about the schools you’re applying to and make yourself stand out in other ways. Good luck everyone!
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hey it's so great to see another person with experience in pelvic floor PT! congrats on your acceptance and can't wait to call you a colleague :)
 
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University: University of Central Florida
Major: Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.54
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3 - 3.5 depending on the program
Last 70 credits GPA: 3.73
GRE: 153V 153Q 4.0AW
LOR: 2 from PTs and 2 from professors (1 a physics professor)

Observation Hours: 377 Outpatient (at 2 clinics) and 32 Acute Care

Volunteer/Extracurriculars: -U9 kids head coach for a summer
-Rehab aide at a clinic that provides treatment for people without health insurance (separate from observation hours)
- Volunteered abroad for a week in Peru in a healthcare project where I took vitals and assisted in mass COVID vaccination . sites

Employment: -Cashier/Server at restaurant for 4 years
- Got hired to work as a rehab technician at one of the clinics I shadowed at
- Nighttime office/clinic cleaner for almost 2 years, still ongoing (It is my parent's business)

Applied: Arcadia, FGCU, FIU, Gannon Ruskin, NOVA Southeastern, South College, UCF, UNF, USF, Methodist, Widener, Wingate, St.Augustine, Advent Health

Interviews: Methodist (10/12), Widener (declined)

Accepted: Methodist (10/14), Arcadia (10/21)
I submitted my applications on September 9th so I know it's still pretty early. I am open to hearing your guy's opinions on my application and chances of getting accepted in some of these programs! Thank you!
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Have you heard anything from UCF and UNF ?
 
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I have not, but I know UCF has already started their process because a friend of mine got invited a couple weeks ago to interview
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Yeah they actually called me today and scheduled me for 11/19
 
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University: Eastern Kentucky University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 3.85
GRE: 294
Observation Hours: ~500

Extra-Curric: Pre-Pt club founder and president, eku ALD vp of events and ops, pre-professional health society, intramural athlete

Volunteer: winter blitz methodist conference, hands and feet ministry, Professional Education preparation program, 2 pt tech positions, 1 gm/retail supervisor position

Acceptances: Lincoln Memorial University in Knoxville, TN

Rejections: none!

Interviews: Lincoln Memorial University, Western Carolina University
 
University: Hofstra University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4
GRE: 154V 152Q 4.0AW
LOR: 2 from PTs and 1 from advisor

Observation Hours: 99 hospital outpatient (vestibular, neuro, lymphedema, pelvic health), 84 general outpatient clinic

Volunteer/Extracurriculars: Started my own Pre-PT club (co-founder, co-VP), member of Exercise is Medicine club, member of 2 dance clubs, volunteered to do athlete baseline testing, attended many ACSM/NSCA conferences, participated in University events like National Public Health Week, Dance Marathon, and Relay for Life

Employment: Hofstra University Tutor for A&P I & II, and Exercise Physiology

Applied: MGH IHP, Simmons, UVM, Franklin Pierce (NH), UHartford, MCPHS-Worcester

Interviews: MCPHS (10/27)

Accepted: MCPHS (11/3), UVM (11/6), Franklin Pierce (11/24), MGH IHP (12/16)

Hopefully this helps people like me who have similar stats!!
 
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Has anyone heard from Drexel, University of New England or University of Vermont?
 
SteezyMcB said:
Has anyone heard from Drexel, University of New England or University of Vermont?
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I did the Kira interview for UNE on 9/4 and heard that my application is going on to a full review. I did my undergrad at UVM and their decisions usually come out around late December from what I've heard.
 
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pugzz said:
I did the Kira interview for UNE on 9/4 and heard that my application is going on to a full review. I did my undergrad at UVM and their decisions usually come out around late December from what I've heard.
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How did you like UVM?
 
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How did you like UVM?
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I loved UVM! Especially their exercise science program. We did a lot with the community and I heard their DPT program does as well. They have a lot of great places on their campus for students and Burlington is a great city as well. I spoke with a couple students in their DPT program and they said the professors really want you to do well and that they feel supported.
 
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