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caramella said:
FINAL UPDATE

I hope to serve as inspiration to all those with really low stats. I graduated from college in 2010 and I had waaaaayyy too much fun. My attitude back then was to just get by and pass all my classes with C's so I can graduate and go to grad school. I ended up taking 2 years off to gain experience and continue taking classes to raise my GPA. Since I started retaking pre-reqs and finishing up other courses I never got anything below a B (would've been a B+ plus the community colleges don't give out +/- grades lol). My advice to all those in a situation like mine is to keep taking classes and gain as many observation hours in as many different settings. You need to show the schools that you are actively working to become a better student than you were. Also, if waitlisted for an interview, update the admissions director of your progress frequently. Keep faith in yourself and don't give up! You can achieve anything as long as you are driven and keep a positive attitude. 🙂


University: UC Merced c/o 2010
Major: Biological Sciences - Human Health
Minor: Psychology
Overall GPA:2.78 🙁
Pre-Req GPA:3.41
GRE: V:430 Q: 510 AW: 3.5 I despise standardized tests. lol
V:145 Q:144 AW: 4.5

Extra-Curric: Secretary and Dancer of Hula/Tahitian Group, Member of Filipino Club, Co-Ed Intramural Flag Football, ESL tutor at local high school

Experience: 1,100+ hours in outpatient, SNF (40 hours), and acute care trauma hospital (36 hours)

Applied: Samuel Merrit, Regis, Mt. St. Mary's, Western U., Azusa Pacific (2013), Touro (NV), Southwest Baptist, Bellarmine, Shenandoah, AT Still, GWU, USA (san marcos)

It's a lot of schools but I figure the more schools I apply to, the more of a chance I get to be accepted.

Rejections: Samuel Merrit, Regis, Shenandoah, Mt. St. Mary's, GWU, Bellarmine, Touro NV, AT Still (app put on hold and never heard back from them)

Interviews: Bellarmine received 1/9, Western U( 3/23

Wait listed for an interview at USA (haven't heard anything from them yet), and WesternU

Wait listed: Southwest Baptist

Acceptances: Western University of Health Sciences, my first choice school (3/28):wow::soexcited:

Attending: Western U
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Congrats! Just curious though, did u ever hear back from AT Still?
 
University: University of Kansas
Major: exercise science
Overall GPA: 3.05
Pre-Req GPA:3.00
GRE: V:590 Q: 630 AW: 4.5

Extra-Curric: Dance marathon, pre pt club
Experience: 500+ observation hours, two PT internships

Applied: KU, Rockhurst, Rosalind Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, tenn state, Midwestern Glendale, Regis


Rejections: KU, Regis

Interviews: rockhurst, RFUMS, wait listed for interview at Regis

Wait listed: Rockhurst, RFUMS, Thomas

Accepted: rockhurst

Attending: ROCKHURST!!!
 
Did they give you any info on how many where still on the waiting list t Rockhurst?
 
No they didn't but I know people from previous years that have been taken off as late as the first day of orientation.
 
Congratulations!! I was also waitlisted to interview for Western, and had similar stats as you. Just wondering, did you continually update them on your status and progress until they gave you your interview date?

caramella said:
FINAL UPDATE

I hope to serve as inspiration to all those with really low stats. I graduated from college in 2010 and I had waaaaayyy too much fun. My attitude back then was to just get by and pass all my classes with C's so I can graduate and go to grad school. I ended up taking 2 years off to gain experience and continue taking classes to raise my GPA. Since I started retaking pre-reqs and finishing up other courses I never got anything below a B (would've been a B+ plus the community colleges don't give out +/- grades lol). My advice to all those in a situation like mine is to keep taking classes and gain as many observation hours in as many different settings. You need to show the schools that you are actively working to become a better student than you were. Also, if waitlisted for an interview, update the admissions director of your progress frequently. Keep faith in yourself and don't give up! You can achieve anything as long as you are driven and keep a positive attitude. 🙂


University: UC Merced c/o 2010
Major: Biological Sciences - Human Health
Minor: Psychology
Overall GPA:2.78 🙁
Pre-Req GPA:3.41
GRE: V:430 Q: 510 AW: 3.5 I despise standardized tests. lol
V:145 Q:144 AW: 4.5

Extra-Curric: Secretary and Dancer of Hula/Tahitian Group, Member of Filipino Club, Co-Ed Intramural Flag Football, ESL tutor at local high school

Experience: 1,100+ hours in outpatient, SNF (40 hours), and acute care trauma hospital (36 hours)

Applied: Samuel Merrit, Regis, Mt. St. Mary's, Western U., Azusa Pacific (2013), Touro (NV), Southwest Baptist, Bellarmine, Shenandoah, AT Still, GWU, USA (san marcos)

It's a lot of schools but I figure the more schools I apply to, the more of a chance I get to be accepted.

Rejections: Samuel Merrit, Regis, Shenandoah, Mt. St. Mary's, GWU, Bellarmine, Touro NV, AT Still (app put on hold and never heard back from them)

Interviews: Bellarmine received 1/9, Western U( 3/23

Wait listed for an interview at USA (haven't heard anything from them yet), and WesternU

Wait listed: Southwest Baptist

Acceptances: Western University of Health Sciences, my first choice school (3/28):wow::soexcited:

Attending: Western U
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Thank you!! I have actually been in contact with Karen Hutton-Lopez since 2010. She helped me determine which classes I should retake and which of my unique classes fulfilled their pre-req requirements. After being waitlisted for an interview I only emailed her once a few months after being waitlisted letting her know I'm still very interested in the program and what classes I was taking that semester and how many hours I have accrued in each setting. Hope this helps! Did you get a chance to interview at Western?

bC2 - No, I never heard back from them. They didn't even review my application. 🙁
 
Congratulation on Rockhurst and thanks I am on the wait list there and was just wondering.
 
I didn't get the interview 🙁. But my fault, I should've been more on top of it and emailed Karen showing more interest. I would've liked to have gone to Western as its closer to where I live now, but things got busy with admission stuff for USA that I overlooked reaching out to Western 🙁. Congratulations again! Glad you got your first choice! 👍

caramella said:
Thank you!! I have actually been in contact with Karen Hutton-Lopez since 2010. She helped me determine which classes I should retake and which of my unique classes fulfilled their pre-req requirements. After being waitlisted for an interview I only emailed her once a few months after being waitlisted letting her know I'm still very interested in the program and what classes I was taking that semester and how many hours I have accrued in each setting. Hope this helps! Did you get a chance to interview at Western?

bC2 - No, I never heard back from them. They didn't even review my application. 🙁
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College: Louisiana Tech University
Major: Kinesiology
GPA: 3.185
Pre-req: 3.0
hours: 180 private orthopedic
Extra Curricular: ACSM certified Health Fitness Specialist ( HFS), and ISSA certified Fitness Trainer ( CFT)
ETA ETA KINE fraternity

Applied: USA( San marcos) , CSU Northridge, Western Carolina University, Ark State, UNF, Florida Gulf Coast, Southwest Baptist, Massachusetts Pharmacy & health sciences(Worcester)

Waitlisted: USA
Still waiting for : Southwest Baptist, Mass, and Ark state
rejected: the rest.
 
College: University of Evansville
Major: Exercise Science, Spanish Minor
GPA: 3.33
Pre-req: 3.27
GRE: 580 verbal, 710 quant, 2.5 writing
Hours: 200 outpatient ortho, pediatric, geriatric, acute care, neuro
Extra Curricular: Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, Exercise Science Club, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Surrounding Circumstances: didn't make it through summer Gross at another DPT program 😳


Applied: IUPUI, UIndy, Bellarmine, Mt. St. Joseph, Concordia

Waitlisted: UIndy
Rejected: IUPUI, Bellarmine, Concordia
Accepted: Mt. St. Joseph :soexcited:

If this really is the field for you, don't give up if something happens the first time around. Re-take classes. Go off on the observation hours. Get a job in the health care industry. Do whatever it takes.
 
College: University of Kansas
Major: Community Health with an endorsement if Exercise Science
GPA: 3.08
Pre-req: 2.80
GRE: 430 V 590 Q, 2.5 writing
Hours: 400 outpatient & 400 inpatient
Extra Curricular: KU football player, captain of KU cheer team, president of 5k fun run

Applied: University of Kansas, Rockhurst, WSU, OU, Langston, Missouri State

Waitlisted: Rockhurst, WSU, Langston
Rejected: KU, OU, Missouri State

Accepted: none yet :xf:
 
UPDATE!!!

College: Wichita State University
Major: Exercise Science
GPA: 3.89
Pre-req: 3.56
GRE: 1080, 4.0
Hours: 600 outpatient ortho, geriatric

Extra Curricular: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Volunteer hours


Applied: FIU, Miami, Nova, Duke, Pacific Univ.
Waitlisted:
Rejected: Miami, Pacific
Accepted: FIU, Nova, Duke
Attending: Duke Baby! :soexcited::clap::banana:
 
Congrats on Duke, classmate! We created a facebook group (actually, I think we accidentally created three) so we can all get to know eachother before school starts. So search it and join!!! 🙂

2Fit2Quit said:
UPDATE!!!

College: Wichita State University
Major: Exercise Science
GPA: 3.89
Pre-req: 3.56
GRE: 1080, 4.0
Hours: 600 outpatient ortho, geriatric

Extra Curricular: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Volunteer hours


Applied: FIU, Miami, Nova, Duke, Pacific Univ.
Waitlisted:
Rejected: Miami, Pacific
Accepted: FIU, Nova, Duke
Attending: Duke Baby! :soexcited::clap::banana:
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prepharm38 said:
College: University of Kansas
Major: Community Health with an endorsement if Exercise Science
GPA: 3.08
Pre-req: 2.80
GRE: 430 V 590 Q, 2.5 writing
Hours: 400 outpatient & 400 inpatient
Extra Curricular: KU football player, captain of KU cheer team, president of 5k fun run

Applied: University of Kansas, Rockhurst, WSU, OU, Langston, Missouri State

Waitlisted: Rockhurst, WSU, Langston
Rejected: KU, OU, Missouri State

Accepted: none yet :xf:
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what's WSU?
 
University: Florida State University
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.19
Pre-Req GPA:3.13
GRE: V: 610 Q: 660 AW: 4
Extra-Curric: Korean Undergraduate Student Association, Physical Therapy Club @ FSU, Young Professionals of Bloomington Steering Committee, Hoosier Hills Foodbank Volunteer, etc.
Experience: 80 observation hours

Applied: University of St. Augustine, Florida Gulf Coast University
Accepted: University of St. AUgustine, Florida Gulf Coast University

Attending: FGCU - Cheap tuition! woooooo
 
If i recieved a V: 148 and Q:148 A.W: 3.5 , would anyone recommend I retake? My GPA overall is about a 3.7 and prerequisite GPA is 3.75. Any responses are appreciated. Thank you!
 
Hahah you just gave me hope!!!!!!!!!!! I have similar stats and this forum can be so depressing, especially when you start looking at cost of the schools that are a little more open to lower GPAs. I'm applying next cycle and I really wanted to go to FGCU because my parents have a condo near there so I wouldn't have to worry about rent, either, on top of cheap tuition! I know FGCU doesn't really look at observation hours or letters of rec and they told me a high GRE could cushion a low GPA.... I got a 630Q and 490V first time around buttt looks like I'll be buying flashcards and a GRE prep book!
 
Hoosier you werent refering to my stats were you? My GRE is the new revised score.
 
Haha nope, sorry s402651, I should've been more specific. I was actually referring to fejin757's post. You're one of those lucky ducks with a solid GPA. Regarding your post though... I really suggest emailing each individual program and asking about GRE scores. I emailed a few about GPA stuff and what I could do to pad a mediocre GPA and some programs were really helpful and described the algorithm they use to determine qualified candidates. For example, here is a response from UNF's admissions assistant director...

"I can tell you that our algorithm currently focuses on upper-level (generally the last 60 hours) GPA, prereq GPA, and GRE score. As it stands with two versions of the GRE, we award 0 points for scores less than 1000 on the older version or 297 on the revised version (thought to be the score roughly equivalent to 1000). Those who are at, or above, the minimum GRE score are awarded 1000 points. We currently use weighted factors to multiple the two GPAs I noted to round out the algorithm. Those with less than the 3.00 required GPAs were denied admission this year."

Haha it actually really reminds me of sorority recruitment here... hope that helps give you an idea!
 
Thank You Hoosier24! that really helps me alot. Being that I am located in the midwest, there may be different standards. I will definately contact the schools and ask about how they weigh each score.
 
Final Update!!

University: University of the Cumberlands
Major: Biology
Overall GPA:3.25
Pre-Req GPA:3.48
GRE: Q: 680 V: 500 A: 4.0

Extra-Curric: Student Government, Dorm President, Red Cross Volunteer, member of various committees

Volunteer: 400+ hrs (military hospital, SNF, hippotherapy, and 3 outpatient [neuro, ortho, peds])

Applied: UK, Bellarmine, Regis, CUW, Marymount, UTC, Nova, EWU, TSU, UNE, UCA, Columbia, Andrews, Emory, RMUoHS

Alternate: UTC, Bellarmine, Regis, CUW, UK, UCA

Acceptances: Nova, RMUoHS, UK, Andrews, UCA, UTC

Rejections: EWU 🙁

Interviews: Bellarmine, CUW, Regis, Marymount (rejected), Andrews, Columbia, RMUoHS, UK, UCA, UNE (rejected), TSU (rejected), Emory (rejected)

Attending: UK!!😍
 
Sneaksta said:
Undergraduate Major: Kinesiology Pre-PT (CSU-San Marcos)

Overall GPA: 3.1

Prerequisite GPA: 3.4

Last 60 credits - 3.82

GRE: 1060 V: 450 Q: 610 AW: 3.5

Observation Hours: 1380 hrs- completed in outpatient (sports, ortho).

Extra Curricular: Junior Sports Coaching (Football & Wrestling)

Applied: CSU-Long Beach,Fresno, Northridge, Sac State, UNLV, NAU, UNF, UWC, TT, VCU,SDSU and TSSM

Rejections: TSSM, NAU, UNLV,CSULB, Northridge,VCU,TSSM,UWC,CSUF,CSUN,CSU SAC,

Interviews: Texas Tech (declined)

Waitlist: SDSU,UNF

Acceptance: UNF

This makes deciding on which school to go to very easy.
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Attending.....................UNF
 
Louisiana tech uni
Clinical kinesiology
Gpa: 3.185
Prereq: 3
Gre: 149 verb 148 quan 4.5 writing
Applied: USA , csun, sbu, wcu, nfu, fgcu,
Denied: all but USA and sbu
Interviewed: USA
Acceptances: USA
* haven't heard from sbu

****ty grades, but I had a good grad trend and extra curric( ACSM cert, kines frat,, and good LOR). Good luck ppl
 
Hi, I found this thread as I was searching for pt info. I have recently decided that I want to attend PT school in fall of 2013. I was wondering if anyone could comment on my stats as I have sort of been out of the "game" for a bit and I am not sure where I stand amongst a pool of applicants. Any other additional information is welcomed as well!

University: Boston University
Major: Nutritional Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.62
GRE: V: 580 Q: 710 Total: 1290

Extra curric: Soccer coach, lab instructor, baker, lifeguard, travel, perform nutritional analysis in inpatient setting, + more

Observation hours: 100+ in outpatient orthopedic setting

My plan is to apply to University of Miami, Nova, and Florida International University (FIU), but I have no clue with my stats if I've even got a shot!
 
hoosier24 said:
Hahah you just gave me hope!!!!!!!!!!! I have similar stats and this forum can be so depressing, especially when you start looking at cost of the schools that are a little more open to lower GPAs. I'm applying next cycle and I really wanted to go to FGCU because my parents have a condo near there so I wouldn't have to worry about rent, either, on top of cheap tuition! I know FGCU doesn't really look at observation hours or letters of rec and they told me a high GRE could cushion a low GPA.... I got a 630Q and 490V first time around buttt looks like I'll be buying flashcards and a GRE prep book!
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I'm curious to know if you ever did get accepted? if you don't mind me asking 🙂
 
University: University of North Florida
Major: Music (Jazz Studies)
Overall GPA: 3.81
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 1250 (540 v/710 m/4.5 w)

Extra-Curricular: Pre-Med Club, different music recognitions


Observation: 100 hrs. (70 adult outpatient, 8 adult inpatient, 8 pediatric inpatient, 6 pediatric sports, 8 rehab hospital)

Currently work as Patient Transporter at large trauma hospital for 1.5 years

Applied: UM, NOVA, FIU, UF, UNF, FGCU
Acceptances: UM, NOVA, FIU, UF, FGCU, UNF
Wait listed: none
Rejections: none
Interviews:UM (11/8) FIU (10/23)
Attending: UF!!!
 
I wonder why it's been a while since people have posted on this thread. Anyways here's my info.

Applying to the 2012-2013 PTCAS cycle

College: Northern Illinois University
Major: Pre-Physical Therapy
GPA: currently 3.11 (hopefully 3.25 after summer classes)
Pre-req: 3.21
GRE: 145V, 155Q, 4.0w
Hours 100 outpatient private practice, 25 sports specialists, 50 inpatient hospital
extra curricular: Pre-professional Association, PrePT club, CNA certified, intramural basketball,

Applying: Bradley, Governors State, NIU, UIC, RFUMS, Midwestern (IL), Misericordia, its a lot of schools due to my low gpa.

Also, is there anything that I can improve on? I tried retaking the GRE but ended up doing worse. Also, I am pretty much busy with summer classes.
 
College: Southern Utah University
Major: Exercise Science
GPA: 3.49
Pre-req: 3.53
GRE: 153V, 149Q, 3.5w (retaking August 15th)
Hours 75 outpatient private practice, 75 inpatient hospital
extra curricular: Vice President and Co-founder of PT club, University Mascot for 3 years, Eagle Scout, and served two year service .

Applying: NYMC, University of Rhode Island, USA (all campuses), Nova Southeastern University, Franklin Pierce (New Hampshire), Drexel University, University of Maryland, and Shenandoah. I know its a lot I just want to get in!
 
University: SDSU Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Major:Economics (Enrolled as 2nd B.A. student in Kinesiology at CSUN)
Overall GPA: 2.89👎
Pre-Req GPA:3.29
GRE: 1140 (420 Verbal 720 Quantitative 3.5 Analytical)

Extra-Curric:SDSU Intramural Basketball, AIU Basketball, Volunteer scorekeeper Men's Basketball League, National Foundation for Autism Research: “Race For Autism” Marathon Volunteer/Participant, Make-A-Wish Foundation: “Walk For Wishes” Marathon volunteer/participant

Volunteer: 40 Hrs Outpatient, 8 Hours Acute Rehab (Will have 150-200 end of year)

Hi there fellow future PTs (hopefully for me)! I am going to be applying to schools in a couple of months and was hoping to get some advice. So far the schools I am looking at are CSUN, Chapman, Western University of Health Sciences, University of the Pacific, USC, and USA San Marcos. My stats are pretty weak and I've been stressing just thinking about my chances of getting into a school. If anyone can offer me advice about what I can do, such as what schools I should apply to etc. I would greatly appreciate it. I'm taking some pre reqs now (have about 5 left) and am trying to improve my gpa. I retook the GRE (revised) and ended up with about the same scores. I'm thinking about taking it again in a month or two.

Sincerely,

Guy that should of done better in undergrad 🙁
 
mcflip818 said:
University: SDSU Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Major:Economics (Enrolled as 2nd B.A. student in Kinesiology at CSUN)
Overall GPA: 2.89👎
Pre-Req GPA:3.29
GRE: 1140 (420 Verbal 720 Quantitative 3.5 Analytical)

Extra-Curric:SDSU Intramural Basketball, AIU Basketball, Volunteer scorekeeper Men's Basketball League, National Foundation for Autism Research: “Race For Autism” Marathon Volunteer/Participant, Make-A-Wish Foundation: “Walk For Wishes” Marathon volunteer/participant

Volunteer: 40 Hrs Outpatient, 8 Hours Acute Rehab (Will have 150-200 end of year)

Hi there fellow future PTs (hopefully for me)! I am going to be applying to schools in a couple of months and was hoping to get some advice. So far the schools I am looking at are CSUN, Chapman, Western University of Health Sciences, University of the Pacific, USC, and USA San Marcos. My stats are pretty weak and I've been stressing just thinking about my chances of getting into a school. If anyone can offer me advice about what I can do, such as what schools I should apply to etc. I would greatly appreciate it. I'm taking some pre reqs now (have about 5 left) and am trying to improve my gpa. I retook the GRE (revised) and ended up with about the same scores. I'm thinking about taking it again in a month or two.

Sincerely,

Guy that should of done better in undergrad 🙁
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Maybe think about applying earlier and not as close to the deadlines. Some schools have rolling admissions which may help your case. Like end of August maybe?
 
yuns554 said:
Maybe think about applying earlier and not as close to the deadlines. Some schools have rolling admissions which may help your case. Like end of August maybe?
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Thanks! I am going to apply months before the deadline to improve my chances.
 
mcflip818 said:
University: SDSU Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Major:Economics (Enrolled as 2nd B.A. student in Kinesiology at CSUN)
Overall GPA: 2.89👎
Pre-Req GPA:3.29
GRE: 1140 (420 Verbal 720 Quantitative 3.5 Analytical)

Extra-Curric:SDSU Intramural Basketball, AIU Basketball, Volunteer scorekeeper Men's Basketball League, National Foundation for Autism Research: “Race For Autism” Marathon Volunteer/Participant, Make-A-Wish Foundation: “Walk For Wishes” Marathon volunteer/participant

Volunteer: 40 Hrs Outpatient, 8 Hours Acute Rehab (Will have 150-200 end of year)

Hi there fellow future PTs (hopefully for me)! I am going to be applying to schools in a couple of months and was hoping to get some advice. So far the schools I am looking at are CSUN, Chapman, Western University of Health Sciences, University of the Pacific, USC, and USA San Marcos. My stats are pretty weak and I've been stressing just thinking about my chances of getting into a school. If anyone can offer me advice about what I can do, such as what schools I should apply to etc. I would greatly appreciate it. I'm taking some pre reqs now (have about 5 left) and am trying to improve my gpa. I retook the GRE (revised) and ended up with about the same scores. I'm thinking about taking it again in a month or two.

Sincerely,

Guy that should of done better in undergrad 🙁
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I'm looking at some of schools you picked. Hey no worries! Keep your head up. Are those UR GPA in the ptcas system?
 
I have E-Submitted! Now the waiting game begins!

Applied to GVSU, CMU, and OU
 
Just added stats to signature. The GPA is my calculations. Can post PTCAS when they are calculated.

I have been out of undergrad for a few years and am leaving a career to enter the PT field, so I hope that helps.
 
pgaspartan said:
I have E-Submitted! Now the waiting game begins!

Applied to GVSU, CMU, and OU
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Congrats and good luck! I just mailed out my first application today as well (to a non-PTCAS program). Now it's time to get working on my PTCAS essay and get that out as well. Exciting times!
 
Major: Biomedical Science
Overall GPA: 3.78
Prereq GPA: 3.62 (Two anatomy classes not factored in. Got A in first expect an A on A&PII)
GRE: 156Q/156V
Observations: 56 Outpatient, 21 sub-acute pediatrics, 24 inpatient

Just submitted my early admission ap to Armstrong Atlantic State University. Fingers crossed!
If I'm rejected there will be applying to FL schools.

Got an interview for 9/21

Accepted 9/25!!! 🙂
 
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Hi all,

I'm curious about what you guys think my chances are of getting into a program. I'm still taking my anatomy and physiology classes so I'm hoping those will bump my grade up to over a 3.0. But will that help? My post BS classes have been all As so far but I'm really worried that schools will just see the pre-req 2.9 and not even look at my application. Thank you all for sharing your experiences, its really been helpful 🙂

University: UCSD
Major:Human Biology
Overall GPA: 3.0
Pre-Req GPA: 2.9
GRE: 630, 550, 5.0

Extra-Curric: Hindi Film Dance team member 4 years, mentor for 3 years, Community Center 8th grade teacher, research with in oncology lab, CPR and First Aid certified

Volunteer: 700 hrs out patient, 100 inpatient (at a snf), 100 pediatric ( i work as a PT Aide)

Applied: Western U, USF, NYMC, Drexel, UMES, Nazareth, Virginia Commonwealth

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: N/A
 
Hey all, just thought I would get in on this conversation. Applying to PT schools is stressful, and just all around complicated, so it helps to see where everyone else is in the process. I'm hoping to commission in the Navy after graduation to work with Marine Corps/Navy Active Duty and Veterans.

University: University of North Dakota
Major: BS Psychology
Overall GPA: ~ 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: ~ 3.4 (Don't know what PTCAS will calculate yet, so these are my best guesses)
GRE: 157 Q, 156 V, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curricular: Undergrad Research Assistant (Psychology), Choir, Marching Band, work at a restaurant ~25 hr/week

Volunteer: 60 hr OP (50 of those Pediatric, 10 in a Geriatric setting), 100 hr planned IP/OP with a local Rehab Center for Fall, 400+ hours as a Student Assistant Athletic Trainer during High School Football

Applied: University of North Dakota, University of Minnesota, Northern Arizona University

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: N/A

Best of luck to everyone applying this round 🙂
 
ma na ma na said:
Hi all,

I'm curious about what you guys think my chances are of getting into a program. I'm still taking my anatomy and physiology classes so I'm hoping those will bump my grade up to over a 3.0. But will that help? My post BS classes have been all As so far but I'm really worried that schools will just see the pre-req 2.9 and not even look at my application. Thank you all for sharing your experiences, its really been helpful 🙂

University: UCSD
Major:Human Biology
Overall GPA: 3.0
Pre-Req GPA: 2.9
GRE: 630, 550, 5.0

Extra-Curric: Hindi Film Dance team member 4 years, mentor for 3 years, Community Center 8th grade teacher, research with in oncology lab, CPR and First Aid certified

Volunteer: 700 hrs out patient, 100 inpatient (at a snf), 100 pediatric ( i work as a PT Aide)

Applied: Western U, USF, NYMC, Drexel, UMES, Nazareth, Virginia Commonwealth

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: N/A
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I think you've got a great shot. Even though the GPA isn't exactly what schools might be looking for, you have an incredible amount of volunteer hours (which shows how committed you are), and better than average GRE stats. In my opinion (from having scoured a ton of these forums for information), you have a pretty good shot. Do you interview well? My hope is that I'll have good enough stats to get an interview, because that's definitely my strongest point.
 
mcflip818 said:
University: SDSU Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Major:Economics (Enrolled as 2nd B.A. student in Kinesiology at CSUN)
Overall GPA: 2.89👎
Pre-Req GPA:3.29
GRE: 1140 (420 Verbal 720 Quantitative 3.5 Analytical)

Extra-Curric:SDSU Intramural Basketball, AIU Basketball, Volunteer scorekeeper Men's Basketball League, National Foundation for Autism Research: “Race For Autism” Marathon Volunteer/Participant, Make-A-Wish Foundation: “Walk For Wishes” Marathon volunteer/participant

Volunteer: 40 Hrs Outpatient, 8 Hours Acute Rehab (Will have 150-200 end of year)

Hi there fellow future PTs (hopefully for me)! I am going to be applying to schools in a couple of months and was hoping to get some advice. So far the schools I am looking at are CSUN, Chapman, Western University of Health Sciences, University of the Pacific, USC, and USA San Marcos. My stats are pretty weak and I've been stressing just thinking about my chances of getting into a school. If anyone can offer me advice about what I can do, such as what schools I should apply to etc. I would greatly appreciate it. I'm taking some pre reqs now (have about 5 left) and am trying to improve my gpa. I retook the GRE (revised) and ended up with about the same scores. I'm thinking about taking it again in a month or two.

Sincerely,

Guy that should of done better in undergrad 🙁
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Ditto on the apply earlier............ASAP Aug / Sept. Many accept students before Dec.
 
University: South Dakota State University (Graduated May 2012)
Major: HPER (Health, Physical Education, and Recreation)
Overall GPA: 3.724
Pre-Req GPA:3.8
GRE: V: 152 Q: 152 Analytical Writing: 4
Extra-Curric: SDSU Pre Professionals Club, SDSU Intramurals, SDSU Peer Mentor Program, Youth Football League Coordinator, VFW Baseball Coach, Anatomy Intern
Experience: 540 Inpatient Acute Care at Hospital (Paid-In Progress), 50 Outpatient, 7 Inpatient Rehabilitation Institute, 7 Home Health

Applied: University of South Dakota, Mayo School of Health Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Regis, University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse, Creighton University

Accepted: None yet....PTCAS application was mailed out to schools a week ago, playing the waiting game.....
 
Cooperylee said:
I'm looking at some of schools you picked. Hey no worries! Keep your head up. Are those UR GPA in the ptcas system?
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Thanks trying to stay positive. Those GPAs aren't the ptcas calculated ones. I haven't E-submitted yet but will very soon. I'm trying to apply as soon as possible as some of the others advised.
 
I'm just looking for some suggestions and help. Should I retake my GRE? More observation hours? HELP!!!

University: University of Alabama
Major: Exercise and Sports Science
Concentrations: Pre-PT, Kinesiology, Business
Overall GPA: 3.462
Pre-Req GPA: 3.359
GRE: 149 V, 153 Q, W (waiting)

Extra-Curric: University of Alabama Swimming and Diving team captain, FCAIA, Growing Tide Leaders lead by Dr. Tim Elmore, Summer League Swim coach (4-18 ages), UA Exercise and Physiology Club, Habitat for Humanity, Laps for Cystic Fibrosis, Power of the Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Swim Meet, UA Halloween Extravaganza

Volunteer: 50 hours outpatient (volunteer), 10 hours inpatient (volunteer)

Applying to: University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB), Emory University, Mercer University, Alabama State University (ASU), University of South Alabama (USA)

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: N/A
 
jreynolds1 said:
I'm just looking for some suggestions and help. Should I retake my GRE? More observation hours? HELP!!!

University: University of Alabama
Major: Exercise and Sports Science
Concentrations: Pre-PT, Kinesiology, Business
Overall GPA: 3.462
Pre-Req GPA: 3.359
GRE: 149 V, 153 Q, W (waiting)

Extra-Curric: University of Alabama Swimming and Diving team captain, FCAIA, Growing Tide Leaders lead by Dr. Tim Elmore, Summer League Swim coach (4-18 ages), UA Exercise and Physiology Club, Habitat for Humanity, Laps for Cystic Fibrosis, Power of the Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Swim Meet, UA Halloween Extravaganza

Volunteer: 50 hours outpatient (volunteer), 10 hours inpatient (volunteer)

Applying to: University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB), Emory University, Mercer University, Alabama State University (ASU), University of South Alabama (USA)

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: N/A
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I don't know about the GREs because I took it before they switched to the new scoring system, but for Emory if you can land an interview, it's a good sign. At that point they know you have the grades and the GRE scores, but want to see what you're like in person. Emory's really big on having people that are social, work well with others, etc... and they pick people that fit the mold that they foster here. If you have any questions about Emory's program, you can PM me.
 
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