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

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Sasky said:
Congrats! I'm nervously hoping I will get a call soon! May I ask what date WebAdvisor says that your application was complete? Did your status change before you got the call?
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I just checked my WebAdvisor, and there was no change in status. I just received a call around 2:00 just to notify me about a acceptance package coming in the mail. I did receive an email on September 4th that my file was complete.

Good luck!
 
Thanks! I got into Dallas, which I had requested as my first choice.
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Congratulations on being accepted at your first choice! You must be walking on air right now.
 
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Congratulations Okramango! You must be walking on air right now after being accepted to your first choice.
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Thanks! Actually my top two choices are TWU and NAU, so I'll decide once I hear back from NAU.
 
UPDATE:

University: Rowan University
Major: Biology
Overall GPA (PTCAS): 3.11
Pre-Req GPA: 3.12
GRE: 146V, 147Q, 4.0AW
PTCAS Submit Date: 7/22/2012
PTCAS Mailing Date: 8/1/2012

Extra-Curric: University Resident Assistant my junior year, volunteer marine biology research assistant, biology and PRE-SOMA club member.

PT Related Employment: I currently work as a pre diem rehabilitation aide in a geriatric sub-acute care facility at a hospital. I also will be working part time as a therapy technician in a acute rehab center (start date: 9/17)

Volunteer: 405 Verified Hours of observation, 30 hours inpatient rehab, 41 hours in an outpatient hospital setting, and the remaining 334 hours are divided up between 3 different private practices where I have observed pediatrics, geriatrics, neurological therapy, and orthopedics.

Applied: LIU-Brooklyn, UMDNJ-Stratford, Richard Stockton, Scranton, Pitt, Arcadia, Widener, Thomas Jefferson, Drexel, University of Maryland-Baltimore, VCU, UNF, St. Augustine FL, USF, University of Florida, Clarkson, NYIT

Interviews: NYIT (10/19)

Denied: University of Maryland-Baltimore, Arcadia
 
University: Temple University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.38 (PTCAS) - 3.51
Pre-Req GPA: 3.16 (PTCAS )- 3.58
GRE: 161 V, 150 Q, 4.0 AW

Licenses/Certifications: PA Licensed and Nationally Certified Massage Therapist (5 yrs), Advanced Certification in Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy, Feldenkrias Method Level 1 Training (Currently enrolled)

Extra-Curric: Volunteer Massage therapist at Siloam Ministries (provides wellness services to people living with HIV/AIDS).

Observation: 400+ outpatient (ortho,vestibular, job wellness,) inpatient (nursing home, rehabilitation hospital: spinal injuries)

Professional Experience: Rehab Aide (as of July 1st), clinical manual therapy experience at chiropractic offices, gyms, wellness centers and medical spas.

Applying: Temple, U. Mayland-Baltimore, Regis, MGH, Northeastern, Rhode Island, Vermont, NYIT, Rosalind Franklin, UMDNJ, Wiedner, NYU, Sacred Heart.

Acceptances:
Rejections:
Interviews: University of Maryland: Baltimore (10/3), Temple University (10/26), NYIT (11/2)

This is my second year applying so good luck to all of the new and re-applicants!
 
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Some people on here have really high GPA at an institution I've never heard of before. Others have average or lower GPAs at from top ranked universities. Do you think it matters where you go to school? I know a lot of people take courses at community colleges to boost their GPA, which has never seemed fair to me. I've taken a science course at a community college and the difficulty was nothing compared to the courses I have taken at a top university.
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Some people on here have really high GPA at an institution I've never heard of before. Others have average or lower GPAs at from top ranked universities. Do you think it matters where you go to school? I know a lot of people take courses at community colleges to boost their GPA, which has never seemed fair to me. I've taken a science course at a community college and the difficulty was nothing compared to the courses I have taken at a top university.
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From what I've read, it doesn't matter where you took what classes. But ya never know what conversations take place @ an admissions committee meeting. I would imagine that if they had applicant A and applicant B, all other things being equal, if applicant A finished their bachelors and all prerequisites at a major university in 4 years and applicant B took all their hard sciences at a community college and finished their degree in 6 years, the committee might choose applicant A because they consistently took 16+ credits. Just speculating though.
 
I've been in somewhat close contact with an admissions advisor at one of my prospective schools and in our most recent conversation she said to me outright , "we do look at where you took your prerequisites." I think it has to factor into the equation to some degree, at least for some schools

With that said, I think a 3.8 from a CC beats a 3.2 from a top university any day, but if a school was choosing between two applicants with equal GPAs, one who took their classes at a CC and another at a top university, it sounds like the latter might win. If you take your prereqs at a CC, a great way to dispel any doubts about your abilities is to kill the GRE. While I personally think the GRE is a crappy test, it's standardized and thus your score is safe from subjective opinion.
 
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I've heard some schools' admissions committees will definately take it as a mental note. If a school as a legit science program, and someone is getting B+'s it will look a little differently than someone who Aces everything at the local community college.
 
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University: Temple University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.73 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.89 (PTCAS)
GRE: 147 V, 160Q, 3.5 AW

Extra-Curric: NCAA Div 1 Mens Gymnastics, Special Olympics, Gymnastics Coaching, Summer Camp Counselor, and other Summer Work
Volunteer: 55 Hr (outpatient)
Applying: Temple, Drexel, UNE, MGH, Boston U, UMASS Lowell, URI

Acceptances: n/a
Rejections: n/a
Interviews: Drexel 10/19, UNE 12/9, Temple 10/26
 
University of South Carolina
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 160 V, 165 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Mostly just volunteer work (need to work on this in the spring)
Applying: Medical University of South Carolina 2013.
Observation: 450 student intern at PT clinic, 150 outpatient, 100 acute care. Plan to add another 400 by next July

I am applying next July.

My current prereq gpa is 3.9, but I'm going to be retaking a class in the spring to bring it up to a perfect 4.0.

My only major concern is that I have retaken several prereq classes at my community college. My prereq gpa when I graduated was 3.5. My mother was diagnosed with cancer while I was in school. I ended up putting school mostly on the back burner and got a few Bs. She passed away shortly after I graduated. I retook anatomy 2, Bio 2, and Phys 2 and got an A in all of them at the CC.

My fear is the CC classes and the low cumulative gpa.

So far I am just applying to one school because I want to keep in state tuition, but I will add some from the surrounding states soon (Georgia, NC, Tennessee)
 
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Myosin, there's a place on the application where you can explain that part of your life and how it affected your performance.

Other than that, you have awesome stats.
 
University: Northern Illinois University
Major: Finance
Overall GPA: 3.34
Undergrad Cum. GPA: 3.13
Pre-Req GPA: 3.86 (Most taken at local community college)
GRE: V 450/150, Q 670/152, AW 4.0
PTCAS Submit Date: 9/17/2012
PTCAS Mailing Date: 10/2/2012

Extra-Curric: NIU paintball team captain for 3 years, Intramural sports, Financial management association member, Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor.

Volunteer: 50 Hrs. Outpatient (Ortho, Neuro), 100 Hrs. Inpatient (Geriatrics, Cardio/Pulmonary, Neuro)

Applying: Northern Illinois University, Chapman University, Chatham University, Elon University, Governors State University, Marshall University, Marymount University, Midwestern University - Downers Grove, Northern Arizona University, Nova Southeastern University, Rockhurst University, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Mary, University of New England, University of Rhode Island, Wheeling Jesuit University

Interviews: -

Rejections: -

Acceptances: -

**Is everyone putting their total GPA or cumulative undergrad GPA as the overall GPA? What are my odds of getting in somewhere with PTCAS reporting my undergrad GPA low at 3.13 and my business degree? Starting to get nervous now that the applications are out of my hands.. :scared:
 
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University: Clemson University
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Overall GPA: 3.86
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
GRE: 159V 163Q 5AW

Extra-Curric: Varsity Women's Rowing, Alpha Omega Epsilon Eng. Sorority, Tau Beta Pi Honors Eng. Society, Alpha Eta Mu Beta Honors BioE Society, Solid Orange Squad, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Calhoun Honors College, Heart for Africa, Special Olympics, Relay for Life, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity

Volunteer/Observation: 1600+ outpatient PT Aide (ortho, geriatric, sports, women's health), 100 inpatient (neuro,ortho)

Applied: Duke, Mayo, MUSC, U South Carolina

Accepted: n/a
Rejected: n/a
Interviews: Mayo 11/2

E-Submitted PTCAS on 8/29
 
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University: Northern Illinois University
Major: Finance
Overall GPA: 3.34
Undergrad Cum. GPA: 3.13
Pre-Req GPA: 3.86 (Most taken at local community college)
GRE: V 450/150, Q 670/152, AW 4.0
PTCAS Submit Date: 9/17/2012
PTCAS Mailing Date: 10/2/2012

Extra-Curric: NIU paintball team captain for 3 years, Intramural sports, Financial management association member, Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor.

Volunteer: 50 Hrs. Outpatient (Ortho, Neuro), 100 Hrs. Inpatient (Geriatrics, Cardio/Pulmonary, Neuro)

Applying: Northern Illinois University, Chapman University, Chatham University, Elon University, Governors State University, Marshall University, Marymount University, Midwestern University - Downers Grove, Northern Arizona University, Nova Southeastern University, Rockhurst University, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Mary, University of New England, University of Rhode Island, Wheeling Jesuit University

Interviews: - UNE 1/11/13, WJU 1/13

Rejections: -

Acceptances: -
 
University: Bastyr University (Washington)
Double Major: Nutrition and Exercise Science
PTCAS GPA: 3.85
PTCAS Prereq GPA: 3.87
GRE: 154v 154q 3.5aw

Extra-Curric: Mission Trips (Nicaragua, Mexico), Nutrition presenter at local schools, student nutrition association, exercise therapist internship at Pushing Boundaries (works with improving functionality of those with paralysis), A&P/Biochem Tutor, leasing and assisting in various research studies, etc.

Volunteer: 130 hours of various outpatient (sports, geriatric, ortho)

Applying: Arcadia, UPS, Regis, UW, Temple, Chatham, and Marymount.

Interviews: -

Rejections: -

Acceptances: -

Even though my GRE is quite low and I lack inpatient experience, I feel like I make up for it in other parts of my application. What do you think?
 
BigJAT said:
Even though my GRE is quite low and I lack inpatient experience, I feel like I make up for it in other parts of my application. What do you think?
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Your GRE looks good from where I am standing. I think others would agree. Nice work.
 
Just wanted to send a quick note to anyone out there discouraged about rejections in past years or nervous about pending applications due to average academic stats. If this is what you want to do, stick with it! Took me more than 2 years, about 16 rejection letters, a hit to my pride in having to retake 2 full semesters each of Chem & Physics, getting my CSCS credentials, a LOT of low paid work and observation as a Rehab tech...and I'm part way through my first semester with a 4.0--and that's with a wife and daughter at home.

You can do it. Work your ***** off to make your application better. Pull yourself up, stop feeling sorry for yourself and make your resume irresistable to the PT admissions committees!

That is all.

Just wanted to offer some encouragement/a kick in the pants.
 
University: Montclair State University
Major: Biology
PTCAS GPA: 3.65
PTCAS Prereq GPA: 3.65
GRE: 147v 158q 4.0aw

Extra-Curric: Member in the following Clubs: Biology Club, Alpha Delta Sigma Honors Society, Global Medical Brigades, Chinese Student Association, United Asian American Student Organization,
Attended Lead America Medical Conference in Washington D.C., Volunteer at Camp Fatima of New Jersey, Fundraiser and Member of Relay for Life

Volunteer: 170 combined hours at 2 different outpatient clinics, 150 hours at hospital

Applying: UMDNJ (Newark), Seton Hall University, Temple University, NYIT, Stony Brook, Long Island University, Dominican College of Blauvelt, University of Scranton

Interviews: -

Rejections: -

Acceptances: -
 
University: Clemson
Major: Biology
PTCAS GPA: 3.6
PTCAS Prereq GPA: 3.35
GRE: 154v 157q 4.0aw

Extra-Curric: Varsity Soccer (freshman year), Big Brothers Big Sisters, Academic Tutor, TA for an in-major course, other clubs/volunteering in the community

Volunteer: 200 at two outpatient centers and one inpatient hospital

Applying: Maryland-Baltimore, UMES, VCU, Shenandoah, GWU, Chatham, Duquesne, Pitt, Marymount

Interviews: - Maryland (9/17), Chatham (11/17), UMES (11/8)

Rejections: -

Acceptances: - Maryland!
 
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University: Clemson
Major: Biology
PTCAS GPA: 3.6
PTCAS Prereq GPA: 3.35
GRE: 154v 157q 4.0aw

Extra-Curric: Varsity Soccer (freshman year), Big Brothers Big Sisters, Academic Tutor, TA for an in-major course, other clubs/volunteering in the community

Volunteer: 200 at two outpatient centers and one inpatient hospital

Applying: Maryland-Baltimore, UMES, VCU, Shenandoah, GWU, Chatham, Duquesne, Pitt, Marymount

Interviews: - Maryland (9/17), Chatham (11/17)

Rejections: -

Acceptances: - Maryland!
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Congrats member0530! Are you going to be attending Maryland?
 
University: VCU
Major: Exercise Science
PTCAS GPA: 3.63
PTCAS Prereq GPA: 3.69
GRE: 142V 148Q 3.0AW (retaking)

Extra-Curric:
-President/Co-Founder of a nonprofit (since senior year of undergrad) dealing with sending medical supplies overseas to under-served hospitals in Africa
-Peer advisor at my university
-Anatomy Preceptor/Teacher Assistant (one-semester long)
-Headed Public Relations of an African Student Org (one year)
-Mentored community children (one-summer long)

Volunteer:
800+ as an Inpatient Physical Therapy Aide at a Rehab Hospital,
350 as a Rehab Tech at an Outpatient Clinic
20 at a VA Hospital ICU as an intern
80 at various Out Patient clinics as a volunteer

Applying:
GWU, VCU, ODU, Shenandoah, USF, Temple, Drexel, Univ of Pitt, UMD-Baltimore, Hampton, Marymount, Columbia

Interviews: - Maryland (10/31)

Rejections: -

Acceptances: -
 
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University: University of British Columbia
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA (PTCAS): unavailable due to international transcripts
Pre-Req GPA: 3.73
Post Ba GPA (PTCAS): 3.85
GRE: 158 V, 150 Q, 4.5 AW

Extra-Curric: Kayak Private Instructor/Guide, Portrait Photographer, Pres External Relations UBC Cycling, Freestyle Ski team...etc

Volunteer: 70 Acute Inpatient Spaulding Rehab Hospital, 200ish Pediatrics at school for the Deaf

Applied: Early Decision University of Montana (Deferred to General Pool)
Applied: U of Vermont, UMass Lowell, Pacific U, U of Puget Sound, U of Washington, NAU Flagstaff, Husson U, MGH, Northeastern, Eastern Washington U, Boston U

Interviews: University of Montana
 
OUTDOORS - Congratulations on your interview at Montana. I'm suprised they are already offering them. Can you tell me when your interview is scheduled or have you already completed it ?
 
rockstudy said:
OUTDOORS - Congratulations on your interview at Montana. I'm suprised they are already offering them. Can you tell me when your interview is scheduled or have you already completed it ?
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already completed it Sept 19th (for ED). It was my first exposure to a DPT interview format and I wish I had been told it was a closed portfolio interview(Aka faculty could not judge my knowledge based on GPA/GRE/Observation experience). I assumed it was more a character interview and was apparently far to vague with my statistics/facts. I was told I would most likely have another shot and hopefully will be interviewed by a more approachable selection of the faculty now knowing what they are looking for in an applicant.
 
KingPT said:
Just wanted to send a quick note to anyone out there discouraged about rejections in past years or nervous about pending applications due to average academic stats. If this is what you want to do, stick with it! Took me more than 2 years, about 16 rejection letters, a hit to my pride in having to retake 2 full semesters each of Chem & Physics, getting my CSCS credentials, a LOT of low paid work and observation as a Rehab tech...and I'm part way through my first semester with a 4.0--and that's with a wife and daughter at home.

You can do it. Work your ***** off to make your application better. Pull yourself up, stop feeling sorry for yourself and make your resume irresistable to the PT admissions committees!

That is all.

Just wanted to offer some encouragement/a kick in the pants.
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Very comforting to hear that someone did well when they're backs against the wall. My only concern is that I did not know exactly what I wanted to do until it was too late. Hence, my grades were not so good during Undergrad. However, I am working on my Master's but applying to PT school whether or not I finish my MS degree. I was wondering if it is all worth the extra year of retaking science courses and what not to ultimately get in to PT school. This is something I've always wanted to do and I know my grades don't reflect that well, but action speaks louder than words.
 
Undergraduate Major: Exercise Science (Saint Joseph's College of Maine)
Undergraduate Minor: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.69 (PTCAS)
Prerequisite GPA: 3.57 (PTCAS)
Last 60 hrs (PTCAS): 4.0
GRE: 155 Q, 152 V, 4.0 AW
Observation Hours: 190 hrs (mostly outpatient, some inpatient & pediatric)
Extra Curricular: Chair Eco-Rep at College for 2 years, involved in exercise science club

Applied: University of New England, Boston University, UMass Lowell
Rejections: N/A
Acceptance: UNE
Interviews: UNE (12/7)
 
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University: Texas A&M University
Major: Kinesiology (Motor Behavior)

Cum. GPA: 3.61
pre-req. GPA: ~3.3-3.4
last 60 hours: 3.8
PTCAS GPA: 3.55
GRE: v: 152 q:152 AW: 4.0

Observation: 400+ hours outpatient/inpatient (physical therapy mission trip to Costa Rica, pediatric hospital, naval clinic, hospice, sports clinic, and currently working as PT tech)

Extra-Curric: Camp Counselor at camp for children with juvenile arthritis, TA for kinesiology class, PT Society, Delta Gamma Sorority, Aggie Hostesses (works with A&M football program), Project Sunshine, Big Event, Aggie Experience Council, Lighthouse of Houston (center for the blind), volunteer at Texas Prosthetics and Orthotics lab

Also graduated in 3 years, taking on heavy course loads (21/18 hr semesters) my last year and receiving straight A's, hoping schools recognize that aspect and that it makes up for other weaknesses in the academic area.

Applied: UNC, Duke, GWU, Elon, Belmont, U. MD at Baltimore, Marymount, ODU
Acceptances: N/A
Denials: N/A
Interviews: Belmont (10/26), Elon (11/30)

Best of luck to everyone!
 
Declined interview @ Elon. Hoping for 1) USA and 2) Rocky
 
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University: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Major: Exercise Science
Undergraduate GPA: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: 156V, 158Q, 3.0AW
(made the mistake of running out of time on my first essay and got a low score)
PTCAS Submit Date: 10/7/2012

Extra-Curric: Exercise Science Club, High School Basketball and Soccer Coach for 2 years, high school baseball and soccer off-season training, recreational basketball/soccer/football/softball and training for powerlifting, backpack camping

Volunteer: 200 outpatient clinic, 22 hours orthopedic clinic, 12 hours in patient

Applied: Rockhurst, Northern Arizona, Rocky Mountain UHP, Bradley, Missouri State, St. Ambrose, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Missouri (will be applying in Jan since not on PTCAS)
 
University: University of California Irvine
Major: Criminology Law and Society
Cum GPA: 3.3
Prereq: 3.9
GRE: 156 V 155 Q 4.0AW
Esubmitted: 9/28/12

Extra Curric: CSCS certification, Certified level I battling ropes instructor, UCI mens soccer club team, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity

Observation: 3000 hours outpatient as an aide, 50 hours inpatient in hospital setting

Applied: USC, CSU Northridge, Western U, Chapman, Mount St. Mary's, Asuza, may apply to SDSU but not sure since they aren't accredited yet

Interviews: -----
Rejected: -----
Accepted: -----

Good luck everyone! Hoping my low cumulative gpa and my non-science-based major don't hurt me too bad
 
University: Dartmouth College
Major: History
Overall GPA: 3.31
Pre-Req GPA: 3.28
still have two more pre-reqs
GRE: V:157 Q: 164 AW 4.0

Extra-Curric: 4 year Varsity Football, XH Fraternity, Nathan Smith Society (pre-health club)
Observation hours: 217 outpatient - 2 outpatient centers 1 hospital..and counting


Applying: CSU-Northridge, GW, UIC, USC, WashU

Interviews: GW (1/12)

Waitlist: WashU (12/16)

Rejections:UIC (12/22)

Acceptances: WashU (1/16)
 
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University:UNC Chapel Hill
Major:Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Overall GPA: 3.61
Pre-Req GPA: 3.74-3.9 Depending on school
GRE: 9/9/12 v160 q159 aw3
10/11/12 v167 q158 aw 4.5

Extra-Curric: tutor at el centro hispano, honor society, lots of work- Non traditional student

Volunteer: 90 hrs-outpatient, 30 hrs inpatient
Applied: NAU, Utah, UNC, Marymount, URI, VCU, MUSC

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews:
 
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University: UC Santa Cruz
Major: Anthropology
Overall GPA: 3.80
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
Post-Bacc GPA: 3.93
GRE: 166V 161Q 4.0AW

Extra-Curriculars: Holistic health counseling workshops, Pacifica Gardens, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Employment; Massage Envy, Radiant Health Holistics (self-employed)
Observation Hours: 320+ total in Orthopedics (130+), pediatrics (60+), Acute (30+), Sub-acute (30+), SNF (30+)

Applying: Mayo Health Sciences, UCSF/SFSU, Northern Arizona Univ., Pacific University, Univ. Puget Sound, Univ. of Washington, Univ. of Montana, Louisiana State Univ.--New Orleans, CSU Fresno

Acceptances: Mayo School of Health Sciences
Rejections: n/a
Interviews: Mayo School of Health Sciences :luck:
 
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University: UC Santa Cruz
Major: Anthropology
Overall GPA: 3.80
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
Post-Bacc GPA: 3.93
GRE: 166V 161Q 4.0AW

Extra-Curriculars: Holistic health counseling workshops, Pacifica Gardens, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Employment; Massage Envy, Radiant Health Holistics (self-employed)
Observation Hours: 320+ total in Orthopedics (130+), pediatrics (60+), Acute (30+), Sub-acute (30+), SNF (30+)

Applying: Mayo Health Sciences, UCSF/SFSU, Northern Arizona Univ., Pacific University, Univ. Puget Sound, Univ. of Washington, Univ. of Montana, Louisiana State Univ.--New Orleans, CSU Fresno

Acceptances: Mayo School of Health Sciences
Rejections: n/a
Interviews: Mayo School of Health Sciences :luck:
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Congrats on the Mayo acceptance!!! 👍
 
Clarke University
Major: Psychology
GPA: 3.85
Pre-req GPA: 3.95
GRE: 156Q 154 V
Xtra's: cross country and track, anatomy & physiology lab assistant, harp ensemble, hippo therapy volunteer, equestrian club

Applied: Duke, Northwestern, Mayo, Pitt, UNE, Midwestern (IL), Elon University, University of Illinois

Interviews: Duke, Mayo, UNE, Midwestern, Elon

Accepted: Northwestern
Attending: Northwestern!!!😀

Would love to hear from anyone who is going to Northwestern!
 
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Clarke University
Major: Psychology
GPA: 3.85
Pre-req GPA: 3.95
GRE: 156Q 154 V
Xtra's: cross country and track, anatomy & physiology lab assistant, harp ensemble, hippo therapy volunteer, equestrian club

Applied: Duke, Northwestern, Mayo, Pitt, UNE, Midwestern (IL), Elon University, University of Illinois

Interviews: Duke, Mayo, UNE, Midwestern, Elon

Accepted: Northwestern
Attending: Northwestern!!!😀

Would love to hear from anyone who is going to Northwestern!
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When did you submit your app/when did you hear about Northwestern???
 
Denison University
Major: Philosophy and Spanish
Overall GPA: 3.85 (PTCAS)
Pre-req GPA: 4.00 (PTCAS)
GRE: 720Q, 680V

Extracurricular: cadaver prosection team, theater productions, Spanish tutoring, Crew team, Episteme (philosophy journal), MidWest FitFest Conference 2011

Volunteer: Outpatient Orthopedic (75), Pediatric (29), In-patient Acute (49), In-Patient Sub-Acute (Rehab Hospital) (78), Army Outpatient Orthopedic (Fort Knox, KY) (40+)

Applied: Army-Baylor, IUPUI, NAU

Interviews: none yet

Accepted: none yet

Attending: we'll see :xf:

Army-Baylor is my first choice and I've done all that I can to be a competitive applicant there. If I don't get in, I may take an additional year to improve my application.
 
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University: Arizona State University
Major: Kinesiology
Undergraduate GPA: 3.70
Pre-Req GPA: 3.81
GRE: 157V, 150Q, 4.5AW
PTCAS Submit Date: 09/01/2012

Extra-Curric: United States Army

Volunteer: 125 (75 Orthopedic Out-Patient, 25 Pediatric, 25 In-Patient)

Applied: Northern Arizona University, A.T. Still University, Midwestern - Glendale, Chapman University, University of Nevada - Las Vegas (declined)

Interviews: Midwestern - Glendale (10/19), Northern Arizona University (2/22)

Accepted: A.T. Still University, Midwestern - Glendale, Northern Arizona University

Rejected:

Attending: Northern Arizona University - Phoenix
 
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University: Penn State
Major: Communications
Minor: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.56 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.46 (PTCAS)
GRE: 150 V, 148 Q, 4.5 AW

Extra-Curric: Anatomy TA, PSU THON captain, special olympics, YMCA, etc.

Observation: 50+ Ortho/sports, 50+ acute

Applying: Temple, Widener, Jefferson, Arcadia, Drexel

Acceptances: -
Rejections: -
Interviews: Drexel (10/12) ,Temple University (10/26)
 
Is anyone as depressed as I am?! This process is extremely draining, and at times it makes me question everything I have worked relentlessly for. Sigh...good luck everyone!
 
University: University of Montana
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.66
Pre-Req GPA: 3.52
GRE: 156 q, 156 v, 4.0aw

Extra-Curric: Intramural sports, Secretary of Exercise science club, alpha lambda delta honor society, english language partner, Learn Exercise and Play, Bible studies, Special Olympics

Volunteer: 30 hours ortho, 44 nursing home, 43 acute rehab in hospital

Applying: University of Montana, NAU, TWU, Armstrong Atlantic, Univ of Alabama Birmingham, Georgia State, Georgia Health science, North Georgia, Mercer

Acceptances: UAB
Wait list: Georgia Health Sciences, Mercer
Rejections: University of Montana, TWU, North Georgia

Interviews: Georgia Health sciences, Mercer, UAB
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University: Texas A&M University
Major: Kinesiology (Motor Behavior)

Cum. GPA: 3.61
pre-req. GPA: ~3.3-3.4
last 60 hours: 3.8
PTCAS GPA: 3.55
GRE: v: 152 q:152 AW: 4.0

Observation: 400+ hours outpatient/inpatient (physical therapy mission trip to Costa Rica, pediatric hospital, naval clinic, hospice, sports clinic, and currently working as PT tech)

Extra-Curric: Camp Counselor at camp for children with juvenile arthritis, TA for kinesiology class, PT Society, Delta Gamma Sorority, Aggie Hostesses (works with A&M football program), Project Sunshine, Big Event, Aggie Experience Council, Lighthouse of Houston (center for the blind), volunteer at Texas Prosthetics and Orthotics lab

Also graduated in 3 years, taking on heavy course loads (21/18 hr semesters) my last year and receiving straight A's, hoping schools recognize that aspect and that it makes up for other weaknesses in the academic area.

Applied: UNC, Duke, GWU, Elon, Belmont, U. MD at Baltimore, Marymount, ODU
Acceptances: N/A
Denials: N/A
Interviews: Belmont (10/26), Elon (11/30)

Best of luck to everyone!
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You're stats look awesome! What was the interview process for Belmont like? I'm always curious as to how each institution differs. I'm hoping for Duke or MUSC :xf:
 
lsmit140 said:
You're stats look awesome! What was the interview process for Belmont like? I'm always curious as to how each institution differs. I'm hoping for Duke or MUSC :xf:
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Thanks! I'm sure yours are great as well. I am really hoping to hear (good news, hopefully) from Duke soon. It sounds like people started hearing about interviews around this time last year. Belmont's interview process was pretty standard: one on one with a faculty member, during which they asked about 5 questions. Then we toured facilities most of the time.
Best of luck to you! If you ever want to chat more about the process you can PM me!
 
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