The overall GPA of 4.0 is for graduate level courses only. My total overall (undergrad and graduate) is 3.75 as calculated by PTCAS.
GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES
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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, LIU
Acceptances:
Rejections:
Interviews: University of Maryland: Baltimore (10/3), Temple University (10/26), NYIT (moved to 12/7 due to storm), LIU (12/2), University of Rhode Island (1/5)
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, LIU
Acceptances:
Rejections:
Interviews: University of Maryland: Baltimore (10/3), Temple University (10/26), NYIT (moved to 12/7 due to storm), LIU (12/2), University of Rhode Island (1/5)
No I haven't. I contacted Steven Carp and he said that there were some delays with processing apps due to glitches in their system and due to the storm. I have a feeling they are just trying to buy more time with their rolling admissions process. My GPAs aren't the most competitive so it would make sense that they are giving the most competitive students acceptances first and rolling through until their spots are full. Good luck!
Major: Kinesiology
School: Arizona State
cum GPA: 3.62
pre req: 3.54
observation: 45 hours in ped inpatient, 30 in general outpatient, 30 in sports clinic
extras: clubs, sports, etc
applied: NAU, Midwestern (Glendale and D.G.), AT Still, Touro Nevada, Marshall, Regis, Belmont, LSU New Orleans, College of Mount St. Joseph
Interviews: Belmont (11/30-declined), Midwestern D.G (declined), Midwestern Glendale (10/19), AT Still (10/12), Marshall (1/5)
Acceptances: Midwestern Glendale, AT Still, Touro Nevada
School: Arizona State
cum GPA: 3.62
pre req: 3.54
observation: 45 hours in ped inpatient, 30 in general outpatient, 30 in sports clinic
extras: clubs, sports, etc
applied: NAU, Midwestern (Glendale and D.G.), AT Still, Touro Nevada, Marshall, Regis, Belmont, LSU New Orleans, College of Mount St. Joseph
Interviews: Belmont (11/30-declined), Midwestern D.G (declined), Midwestern Glendale (10/19), AT Still (10/12), Marshall (1/5)
Acceptances: Midwestern Glendale, AT Still, Touro Nevada
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Accepted at uf!!
^Congrats on your UF acceptance! Did you hear via email or mail? Was there an interview? What were your stats?
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Email! Amy Ladendorf said I'd get my official acceptance and other materials in the mail in a week or so. UF doesn't interview. I also submitted pretty early to make sure I was in their first batch of decisions. Stats are in my signature. 🙂
Thanks and again congrats! And sorry I viewed your post on my phone and didn't see your stats. I submitted back in August so hopefully I will hear soon however my stats are not even close to as good as yours. Hopefully will be getting some good news soon though! Again Congrats and thanks for the info
*INTERVIEW UPDATE*
University: Rowan University
Major: Health and Exercise Science; Specialization: Health Promotion and Fitness Management
Overall GPA: 3.381
Pre-Req GPA: 3.41
GRE: 145 V, 150 Q, 3.5 AW
Extra-Curricular:
Fraternity since Spring 2010: Corresponding Secretary Spring '12, Finance Chair Fall '11, Intramural Chair Spring '11, IFC Rep '10-'11; Rowan After Hours Employee '11-Present (late night on campus student activities); Peer Referral and Orientation Staff peer leader '10-'11, Orientation Assistant '12; Sophomore class vice president; freshmen class senator
Volunteer: 241 observational hours outpatient '12; 41 hours inpatient '09; Intern at Bacharach Rehab Institute Spring '13 (400 hours in the future)
Applied: UNE, George Washington, Scranton, URI, Sacred Heart, Temple, Stockton, Shenandoah
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: N/A
Interviews: UNE (Dec 7), Sacred Heart (Dec 14), URI (Jan 4 or 5)
Let me know what you guys think...
University: Rowan University
Major: Health and Exercise Science; Specialization: Health Promotion and Fitness Management
Overall GPA: 3.381
Pre-Req GPA: 3.41
GRE: 145 V, 150 Q, 3.5 AW
Extra-Curricular:
Fraternity since Spring 2010: Corresponding Secretary Spring '12, Finance Chair Fall '11, Intramural Chair Spring '11, IFC Rep '10-'11; Rowan After Hours Employee '11-Present (late night on campus student activities); Peer Referral and Orientation Staff peer leader '10-'11, Orientation Assistant '12; Sophomore class vice president; freshmen class senator
Volunteer: 241 observational hours outpatient '12; 41 hours inpatient '09; Intern at Bacharach Rehab Institute Spring '13 (400 hours in the future)
Applied: UNE, George Washington, Scranton, URI, Sacred Heart, Temple, Stockton, Shenandoah
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: N/A
Interviews: UNE (Dec 7), Sacred Heart (Dec 14), URI (Jan 4 or 5)
Let me know what you guys think...
College: Southern Utah University
Major: Exercise Science
GPA: 3.49
Pre-req: 3.40
GRE: 156V, 155Q, 4.5w
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 mission .
Applying: NYMC, University of Rhode Island, USA (all campuses), Nova Southeastern University, Franklin Pierce (New Hampshire), Drexel University, University of Maryland, Shenandoah, Bellarmine, Bradley.
Rejections: NYMC
Interviews: St Augustine 11/30 (Declined) Shenandoah 12/18, URI 01/05, Bellarmine 01/11
Acceptances: N/A
Major: Exercise Science
GPA: 3.49
Pre-req: 3.40
GRE: 156V, 155Q, 4.5w
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 mission .
Applying: NYMC, University of Rhode Island, USA (all campuses), Nova Southeastern University, Franklin Pierce (New Hampshire), Drexel University, University of Maryland, Shenandoah, Bellarmine, Bradley.
Rejections: NYMC
Interviews: St Augustine 11/30 (Declined) Shenandoah 12/18, URI 01/05, Bellarmine 01/11
Acceptances: N/A
Were those the same stats you applied with last year when you were waitlisted for LIU and Stonybrook or did you retake any classes?
UPDATE 🙂
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, LIU
Acceptances: Temple!!!!!
Rejections:
Interviews: University of Maryland: Baltimore (10/3), Temple University (10/26), NYIT (declined), LIU (12/2), University of Rhode Island (1/5), UMDNJ (1/2), Regis (put on waitlist for interview)
So relieved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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, LIU
Acceptances: Temple!!!!!
Rejections:
Interviews: University of Maryland: Baltimore (10/3), Temple University (10/26), NYIT (declined), LIU (12/2), University of Rhode Island (1/5), UMDNJ (1/2), Regis (put on waitlist for interview)
So relieved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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
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)
Interview offers: MSU, St. Ambrose
Accepted: Washington University in St. Louis
Major: Exercise Science
Undergraduate GPA: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: 156V, 158Q, 3.0AW
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)
Interview offers: MSU, St. Ambrose
Accepted: Washington University in St. Louis
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California State University Fresno
Major: Health Sciences - Pre-Physical Therapy
Overall GPA: 2.98 (PTCAS) 3.2 Cumulative
PreReq GPA: 2.8 (PTCAS)
GRE: 148 V, 148 Q 3.5 W
PTCAS submit date: 11/7/12
800 hours of Physical Therapy Aide experience in an outpatient clinic at the time of application. 840 volunteer hours as a volunteer athletic trainer, wrestling coach, tutor, and judo coach. Extracurriculars include collegiate/freestyle wrestling, judo, weightlifting and other various clubs.
applied to:
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Nevada Las Vegas
California State University Northridge
I don't think I'll get in any of em but figured it would be worth a shot
Major: Health Sciences - Pre-Physical Therapy
Overall GPA: 2.98 (PTCAS) 3.2 Cumulative
PreReq GPA: 2.8 (PTCAS)
GRE: 148 V, 148 Q 3.5 W
PTCAS submit date: 11/7/12
800 hours of Physical Therapy Aide experience in an outpatient clinic at the time of application. 840 volunteer hours as a volunteer athletic trainer, wrestling coach, tutor, and judo coach. Extracurriculars include collegiate/freestyle wrestling, judo, weightlifting and other various clubs.
applied to:
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Nevada Las Vegas
California State University Northridge
I don't think I'll get in any of em but figured it would be worth a shot
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University: University of Arizona
Major: Physiological Sciences
Minor: Molecular Biology
Overall GPA (PTCAS): 3.83
Science GPA (PTCAS): 3.77
Upper Division GPA: 4.0
Self Reported PT Pre-Requisite GPA (PTCAS): 3.59 (classes that I took freshman year)
Four letters of reference (1 PT, 3 PhDs)
GRE: V 580/158, Q 740/158, AW 5.0 Total 1320/316
Extra Curriculars: Vice-President of Pre-PT club, swim instructor, lifeguard, preceptor and tutor in four different upper division science courses, 200 hours of hospital volunteering in an emergency room, president of a global advocacy and anti-poverty/disease club, English teacher for political refugees and Buddhist monks in Thailand, undergraduate director of public health conference at a university, director of soup kitchen campaign, medical triage volunteer in Mexico, redesigned Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation webpage, AIDS Walk volunteer, kids health fair volunteer, case manager at survivors of torture program for refugees, bone builder instructor in a public housing project and Ronald McDonald house volunteer.
Employed as a Fitness Tech/PT Tech at a Retirement Home/SNF
PT Observation Hours:
Inpatient 95 hours (75 SNF/Geriatric facility for USA Veterans, 20 hours in an acute/rehab hospital setting).
Outpatient 110 hours (60 hours at outpatient neurological facility, 40 hours at pediatric facility).
Applying: Northern Arizona University
I cannot wait to hear back from NAU! I think my statistics are pretty competitive. I want to remain in Arizona. I am not sure whether Midwestern and AT Still are worth attending. Their tuition costs are three times the cost of NAU and have very poor rankings. I might still apply to those schools.
Good luck with your applications everyone!
Major: Physiological Sciences
Minor: Molecular Biology
Overall GPA (PTCAS): 3.83
Science GPA (PTCAS): 3.77
Upper Division GPA: 4.0
Self Reported PT Pre-Requisite GPA (PTCAS): 3.59 (classes that I took freshman year)
Four letters of reference (1 PT, 3 PhDs)
GRE: V 580/158, Q 740/158, AW 5.0 Total 1320/316
Extra Curriculars: Vice-President of Pre-PT club, swim instructor, lifeguard, preceptor and tutor in four different upper division science courses, 200 hours of hospital volunteering in an emergency room, president of a global advocacy and anti-poverty/disease club, English teacher for political refugees and Buddhist monks in Thailand, undergraduate director of public health conference at a university, director of soup kitchen campaign, medical triage volunteer in Mexico, redesigned Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation webpage, AIDS Walk volunteer, kids health fair volunteer, case manager at survivors of torture program for refugees, bone builder instructor in a public housing project and Ronald McDonald house volunteer.
Employed as a Fitness Tech/PT Tech at a Retirement Home/SNF
PT Observation Hours:
Inpatient 95 hours (75 SNF/Geriatric facility for USA Veterans, 20 hours in an acute/rehab hospital setting).
Outpatient 110 hours (60 hours at outpatient neurological facility, 40 hours at pediatric facility).
Applying: Northern Arizona University
I cannot wait to hear back from NAU! I think my statistics are pretty competitive. I want to remain in Arizona. I am not sure whether Midwestern and AT Still are worth attending. Their tuition costs are three times the cost of NAU and have very poor rankings. I might still apply to those schools.
Good luck with your applications everyone!
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neither at still nor midwestern have "poor" rankings. If you go by just the list that the USA today or whoever it is posted you should reconsider that statement. I believe university of delaware is at the top of most lists and even they say that it's a bunch of bologna because people from other schools essentially do the rankings. Both are solid programs and I have interacted with pt's from both schools (one was from midwestern in illinois, az's curriculum is molded after it) and they have great things to say about them. Both were great therapists.
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I can't wait to hear back from NAU as well! It's torture reading about everyone else's interviews and acceptances here from other schools. I'm really looking forward to that NAU interview invite, and perhaps we'll see each other there! 😉
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Do you believe that the tuition difference is justified between AT Still and NAU? 90,000 dollars in debt vs 30,000?
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Yes I look forward to seeing you there as well!
I never said anything about tuition but to say that those programs have very poor rankings is a little ridiculous. Especially if you're basing that opinion off of tuition costs
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University: California State University of Long Beach
Major: Studio Art - Photography
Overall GPA: 2.9 (PTCAS) 3.1 (Highest grade)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7 (PTCAS) 3.8 (Highest grade)
GRE: 145 (Q) 140 (V) 3.5 (AW) - Retaking
Extra-Curric: Assisted organizations: Urban Impact Ministries (Hurricane Katrina) Kites Global (Traveled to India, helping orphans who contracted the AIDS virus) Little Spark Mission (Traveled to Honduras and Guatemala to assist the team leader to provide an agenda to improve after school programs) Kingdom Causes Bellflower (Homeless Ministry by serving breakfast) La Mirada County (Operated a free tennis clinic to kids who could not afford lessons) Captain of Men's Tennis (College) Sunday School Teacher.
Volunteer: 221 hours Inpatient SNF (Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics) 215 Hours Outpatient (Clinical Electrophysiology, Orthopaedics, Sports)
Applied: Loma Linda University, University of Mary, Western University of Health Sciences, Arkansas State University, California State University, Sacramento, New York University, Southwest Baptist University, University of New England, University of the Incarnate Word, Boston University, Mercy College, Azusa Pacific University (2nd cycle), University of St. Augustine (San Marcos)
Interviews: - University of Mary (3/15)
Rejections: -
Acceptances: -
Ahhhh! I want to stay in California. Good luck to all!
Major: Studio Art - Photography
Overall GPA: 2.9 (PTCAS) 3.1 (Highest grade)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7 (PTCAS) 3.8 (Highest grade)
GRE: 145 (Q) 140 (V) 3.5 (AW) - Retaking
Extra-Curric: Assisted organizations: Urban Impact Ministries (Hurricane Katrina) Kites Global (Traveled to India, helping orphans who contracted the AIDS virus) Little Spark Mission (Traveled to Honduras and Guatemala to assist the team leader to provide an agenda to improve after school programs) Kingdom Causes Bellflower (Homeless Ministry by serving breakfast) La Mirada County (Operated a free tennis clinic to kids who could not afford lessons) Captain of Men's Tennis (College) Sunday School Teacher.
Volunteer: 221 hours Inpatient SNF (Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics) 215 Hours Outpatient (Clinical Electrophysiology, Orthopaedics, Sports)
Applied: Loma Linda University, University of Mary, Western University of Health Sciences, Arkansas State University, California State University, Sacramento, New York University, Southwest Baptist University, University of New England, University of the Incarnate Word, Boston University, Mercy College, Azusa Pacific University (2nd cycle), University of St. Augustine (San Marcos)
Interviews: - University of Mary (3/15)
Rejections: -
Acceptances: -
Ahhhh! I want to stay in California. Good luck to all!
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University: University of Central Florida
Major: Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.8
Undergrad Cum. GPA: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6
GRE: V 151, Q 157, AW 3.5
Applying: UCF, UF, Nova
Interviews: - UCF
Rejections: -
Acceptances: - NOVA, UCF(attending!)
Major: Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.8
Undergrad Cum. GPA: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6
GRE: V 151, Q 157, AW 3.5
Applying: UCF, UF, Nova
Interviews: - UCF
Rejections: -
Acceptances: - NOVA, UCF(attending!)
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Has anyone heard when the interview date for Wheeling Jesuit U is? I got the email saying I am invited but haven't heard when the date is. They said it is in mid-January but I'm out of state and really curious because I'll have to make travel plans.
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I too am from out of state and received the same email about the interview. It says we would be getting something in the mail soon but I would assume later in the month I January
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Just received an email from U Wisconsin-Madison and they said they would get back to me at the end of December to tell me if I got in, denied or waitlisted. Hopefully it all goes well!
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Clarke University
Major: Psychology
GPA: 3.90
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95
Extra Curricular: Cross Country, Track and Field, Anatomy and Physiology Lab Assistant, Harp Ensemble, Equestrian Club, Therapeutic Riding Volunteer
Observation hours: 150
Applied: Northwestern University, Elon, UNE, University of Illinois, Midwestern, Duke, Clarke, University of Indianapolis, Mayo
Interviews: Elon (declined) UNE(declined), Indianapolis (declined), Midwestern, Duke, Mayo (1/4),
Acceptances: Northwestern University (10/26), University of Illinois (12/14) , Midwestern-Downers Grove (11/1), Clarke University (12/19)
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Major: Psychology
GPA: 3.90
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95
Extra Curricular: Cross Country, Track and Field, Anatomy and Physiology Lab Assistant, Harp Ensemble, Equestrian Club, Therapeutic Riding Volunteer
Observation hours: 150
Applied: Northwestern University, Elon, UNE, University of Illinois, Midwestern, Duke, Clarke, University of Indianapolis, Mayo
Interviews: Elon (declined) UNE(declined), Indianapolis (declined), Midwestern, Duke, Mayo (1/4),
Acceptances: Northwestern University (10/26), University of Illinois (12/14) , Midwestern-Downers Grove (11/1), Clarke University (12/19)
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4/4 on schools so far. Still no closer to making a decision 😕
University: UF
Major: Health Science
GPA: 3.84
Pre-Req: 3.56
GRE: V:161 Q:161 AW: 4.5
Obs Hours: 100 outpatient, 46 inpatient, 50 pediatric
Applied: UF, Duke, Northwestern, GW, Puget Sound, UIC
Interviews: Duke (11/30)
Accepted: Northwestern (11/16), UF (12/4), Duke (12/5), UIC (12/14)
University: UF
Major: Health Science
GPA: 3.84
Pre-Req: 3.56
GRE: V:161 Q:161 AW: 4.5
Obs Hours: 100 outpatient, 46 inpatient, 50 pediatric
Applied: UF, Duke, Northwestern, GW, Puget Sound, UIC
Interviews: Duke (11/30)
Accepted: Northwestern (11/16), UF (12/4), Duke (12/5), UIC (12/14)
University: Northeastern University (Boston, MA)
Major: Sociology
Post-Bacc: Metropolitan State University of Denver
Overall GPA: 3.31 (PTCAS)
Pre-req GPA: 4.00 (PTCAS)
Post-Bacc and Math/Sci GPA: 4.00
GRE: 161V, 153Q, 5.0AW
Two positions both in the legal field (1 year each), chem and bio tutor, 125 hours as an ER Scribe
PT Hours: 100+ inpatient/acute (current volunteer position), 30 pediatrics, 15 ortho, 15 geriatric
Applied: U of Colorado, Regis, MGH, Columbia, Puget Sound, UK, UNE, LIU, UMBC, GWU, Duke
Interviews: U of Colorado [2/1], Regis [2/4], MGH [1/26], UNE [declined], LIU [declined], Columbia [declined]
Acceptances: MGH [2/5 - scholarship]
Rejections:
Attending:
Major: Sociology
Post-Bacc: Metropolitan State University of Denver
Overall GPA: 3.31 (PTCAS)
Pre-req GPA: 4.00 (PTCAS)
Post-Bacc and Math/Sci GPA: 4.00
GRE: 161V, 153Q, 5.0AW
Two positions both in the legal field (1 year each), chem and bio tutor, 125 hours as an ER Scribe
PT Hours: 100+ inpatient/acute (current volunteer position), 30 pediatrics, 15 ortho, 15 geriatric
Applied: U of Colorado, Regis, MGH, Columbia, Puget Sound, UK, UNE, LIU, UMBC, GWU, Duke
Interviews: U of Colorado [2/1], Regis [2/4], MGH [1/26], UNE [declined], LIU [declined], Columbia [declined]
Acceptances: MGH [2/5 - scholarship]
Rejections:
Attending:
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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, leading 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: Chatham 11/17 (declined), Regis 2/1
Rejections: -
Acceptances: -
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, leading 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: Chatham 11/17 (declined), Regis 2/1
Rejections: -
Acceptances: -
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University: University of New Hampshire
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Overall GPA: 3.76
Pre-Req GPA: 3.69
GRE: V155 Q149 AW 4.5
Extra-Curric:Student Honors Council, UNH Therapeutic Riding Program, fundraising for the American Alzheimer's Association, Resident Assistant this last year, and worked a number of jobs for my University including student librarian, and as a counselor for the Honors program
Observation: 116 hours (83 completed). 40 in a sub/acute rehab setting, 36 at an outpatient facility that specialized in treating vestibular problems, and currently completing another 40 in pediatrics with a PT who does early intervention work.
Sent in my application to PTCAS on 11/25. GPAs were just calculated last Thursday, so it should be mailed by Monday or Tuesday hopefully.
Schools: BU, Franklin Pierce (NH), Midwestern University Glendale, Nova, UNE, UVM, TWU
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: n/a
Interviews: n/a
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Overall GPA: 3.76
Pre-Req GPA: 3.69
GRE: V155 Q149 AW 4.5
Extra-Curric:Student Honors Council, UNH Therapeutic Riding Program, fundraising for the American Alzheimer's Association, Resident Assistant this last year, and worked a number of jobs for my University including student librarian, and as a counselor for the Honors program
Observation: 116 hours (83 completed). 40 in a sub/acute rehab setting, 36 at an outpatient facility that specialized in treating vestibular problems, and currently completing another 40 in pediatrics with a PT who does early intervention work.
Sent in my application to PTCAS on 11/25. GPAs were just calculated last Thursday, so it should be mailed by Monday or Tuesday hopefully.
Schools: BU, Franklin Pierce (NH), Midwestern University Glendale, Nova, UNE, UVM, TWU
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: n/a
Interviews: n/a
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University: Ohio State (undergrad), San Diego State (graduate)
Major: Sport & Leisure Studies (undergrad), M.A. Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.02 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.185 (PTCAS) (most taken at CCs)
GRE: 151 (verbal), 144 (math), 3.0 (analytical)
Extra-Curric: varsity softball (undergrad), community service (tons), AHA heart walk captain, LLS Team in training, Future Physical Therapists Organization (SDSU)
Work experience: I've worked in a county hospital for 4 years doing research. I have a lot of clinical experience working with a diverse patient population. What I've learned here, you can't teach in a classroom so while I may not have a perfect GPA (for those of you worried about that), I have a maters degree and a lot of clinical experience in many areas of healthcare plus really good references so that makes me stand out. That is the key! Just because you have a 4.0 doesn't mean you're going to be a good PT and just because you don't doesn't mean you're not! Clinical experience in different areas in invaluable. Do as much as you can no matter what it takes! 🙂
Volunteer: +200 (outpatient/inpatient county hospital, private clinics)
Applied to PTCAS: October 13th, sent out Nov 16th, completed secondary apps Nov 26th.
Applied: AT Still, Azusa (2nd cycle), CSUN, Chapman, Franklin Pierce, LLU, Midwestern-Glendale, Mount St. Mary's, NAU, Nova Southeastern U., Samuel Merritt, San Diego State, TUN, UofMiami, UNLV, USF, UofPacific, Western Univ.
Interviews: Midwestern U (AZ)-waitlisted for interview
Rejections: Mount St. Mary's (I applied here 2 years ago and got on the waitlist without having any pre-req's or observation hours completed. Kinda weird I didn't even get waitlisted this year and I applied early🙄)
Acceptances: patiently waiting 😀
Major: Sport & Leisure Studies (undergrad), M.A. Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.02 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.185 (PTCAS) (most taken at CCs)
GRE: 151 (verbal), 144 (math), 3.0 (analytical)
Extra-Curric: varsity softball (undergrad), community service (tons), AHA heart walk captain, LLS Team in training, Future Physical Therapists Organization (SDSU)
Work experience: I've worked in a county hospital for 4 years doing research. I have a lot of clinical experience working with a diverse patient population. What I've learned here, you can't teach in a classroom so while I may not have a perfect GPA (for those of you worried about that), I have a maters degree and a lot of clinical experience in many areas of healthcare plus really good references so that makes me stand out. That is the key! Just because you have a 4.0 doesn't mean you're going to be a good PT and just because you don't doesn't mean you're not! Clinical experience in different areas in invaluable. Do as much as you can no matter what it takes! 🙂
Volunteer: +200 (outpatient/inpatient county hospital, private clinics)
Applied to PTCAS: October 13th, sent out Nov 16th, completed secondary apps Nov 26th.
Applied: AT Still, Azusa (2nd cycle), CSUN, Chapman, Franklin Pierce, LLU, Midwestern-Glendale, Mount St. Mary's, NAU, Nova Southeastern U., Samuel Merritt, San Diego State, TUN, UofMiami, UNLV, USF, UofPacific, Western Univ.
Interviews: Midwestern U (AZ)-waitlisted for interview
Rejections: Mount St. Mary's (I applied here 2 years ago and got on the waitlist without having any pre-req's or observation hours completed. Kinda weird I didn't even get waitlisted this year and I applied early🙄)
Acceptances: patiently waiting 😀
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University: Polytechnic Institute of NYU
Major: Math ( Hopefully this won't affect me negatively 🙁 )
Overall GPA: 3.27
Pre-req GPA: 3.47
GRE: V157 Q161 AW3
Extra Curricular: Black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Tae Kwon Do instructor for eight years, worked as a tricking coach (gymnastics and martial arts combined), breakdancing
Observation hours: 200+ hours outpatient (rehab clinic) and 150 hours in acute rehab
Applied: University of Maryland, Stonybrook University, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Touro College, and LIU
Interviews: Stony Brook University, LIU
Acceptances: Touro, Stony Brook 🙂
Rejections: Maryland, SUNY Upstate
Attending Stony Brook University
Major: Math ( Hopefully this won't affect me negatively 🙁 )
Overall GPA: 3.27
Pre-req GPA: 3.47
GRE: V157 Q161 AW3
Extra Curricular: Black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Tae Kwon Do instructor for eight years, worked as a tricking coach (gymnastics and martial arts combined), breakdancing
Observation hours: 200+ hours outpatient (rehab clinic) and 150 hours in acute rehab
Applied: University of Maryland, Stonybrook University, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Touro College, and LIU
Interviews: Stony Brook University, LIU
Acceptances: Touro, Stony Brook 🙂
Rejections: Maryland, SUNY Upstate
Attending Stony Brook University
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Major: Kinesiology
School: Arizona State
cum GPA: 3.62
pre req: 3.54
observation: 45 hours in ped inpatient, 30 in general outpatient, 30 in sports clinic
extras: clubs, sports, etc
applied: NAU, Midwestern (Glendale and D.G.), AT Still, Touro Nevada, Marshall, Regis, Belmont, LSU New Orleans, College of Mount St. Joseph
Interviews: Belmont (11/30-declined), Midwestern D.G (declined), Midwestern Glendale (10/19), AT Still (10/12), Marshall (1/5-declined), Regis University (2/1), College of Mount St. Joseph (declined)
Acceptances: Midwestern Glendale, AT Still, Touro Nevada
School: Arizona State
cum GPA: 3.62
pre req: 3.54
observation: 45 hours in ped inpatient, 30 in general outpatient, 30 in sports clinic
extras: clubs, sports, etc
applied: NAU, Midwestern (Glendale and D.G.), AT Still, Touro Nevada, Marshall, Regis, Belmont, LSU New Orleans, College of Mount St. Joseph
Interviews: Belmont (11/30-declined), Midwestern D.G (declined), Midwestern Glendale (10/19), AT Still (10/12), Marshall (1/5-declined), Regis University (2/1), College of Mount St. Joseph (declined)
Acceptances: Midwestern Glendale, AT Still, Touro Nevada
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How did you hear from UCF so soon!?!
University: California Polytechnic State University: SLO
Major: Biology - A&P emphasis
Overall GPA: 3.84
Pre-Req GPA: 3.79
GRE: V-159 Q-154 AW-4.0
Extra-Curricular:
Volunteer: homeless shelter, juvenille hall, food pantry, community-wide service days, bio dept open house, church college and women's ministries...
Research: 2 years of physiology research with A&P prof
Study Abroad: 4 mths in Costa Rica with Spanish language studies and biology courses
Volunteer:
Outpatient: 1750 hrs (3 clinics)
Inpatient: 25 hrs (1 clinic)
In-Home: 20 (1 experience)
Applied: Regis, NAU, Pacific U, CSU:Sacramento, Chapman (no interviews), St. Augustine (San Marcos)
Acceptances: Regis University, Pacific U, Chapman, NAU
Rejections: N/A
Interviews: Regis University, NAU, Pacific U, St. Augustine (declined)
Attending: NAU
Major: Biology - A&P emphasis
Overall GPA: 3.84
Pre-Req GPA: 3.79
GRE: V-159 Q-154 AW-4.0
Extra-Curricular:
Volunteer: homeless shelter, juvenille hall, food pantry, community-wide service days, bio dept open house, church college and women's ministries...
Research: 2 years of physiology research with A&P prof
Study Abroad: 4 mths in Costa Rica with Spanish language studies and biology courses
Volunteer:
Outpatient: 1750 hrs (3 clinics)
Inpatient: 25 hrs (1 clinic)
In-Home: 20 (1 experience)
Applied: Regis, NAU, Pacific U, CSU:Sacramento, Chapman (no interviews), St. Augustine (San Marcos)
Acceptances: Regis University, Pacific U, Chapman, NAU
Rejections: N/A
Interviews: Regis University, NAU, Pacific U, St. Augustine (declined)
Attending: NAU
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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:VCU
Rejections:
Interviews: URI, Utah
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:VCU
Rejections:
Interviews: URI, Utah
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This forum has been a lot of help to me the past couple months. I figured the least I could do is post my stats and offer help to others applying in the future. Thanks again to everyone who has helped me through this grueling process, you know who you are.
University: University of Illinois at Chicago
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.63
Pre-Req GPA: 3.34
GRE: V 153 Q 151 AW 4.0
Extra-Curric: PASA Polish American club member, Urban Health Club, Advocate Christ Hospital Volunteer
Volunteer:
700 hours Outpatient ( Work as a Rehab Aide)
45 hours Inpatient
Applying: Northern Illinois University, Governors State University, Midwestern University - Downers Grove, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern, Bradley
Interviews: - Rosalind Franklin 9/22, Midwestern 10/18, NIU 11/10, Governors State 12/7
Rejections: - UIC
Acceptances: - Midwestern Downers Grove, Northwestern, Governors State
Waitlisted - RFUMS, Bradley ( Was fairly high on Bradley's waitlist but requested to be taken off as I could not see myself moving to Peoria. Also requested to be taken off RFUMS' waitlist because I was no longer considering them)
University: University of Illinois at Chicago
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.63
Pre-Req GPA: 3.34
GRE: V 153 Q 151 AW 4.0
Extra-Curric: PASA Polish American club member, Urban Health Club, Advocate Christ Hospital Volunteer
Volunteer:
700 hours Outpatient ( Work as a Rehab Aide)
45 hours Inpatient
Applying: Northern Illinois University, Governors State University, Midwestern University - Downers Grove, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern, Bradley
Interviews: - Rosalind Franklin 9/22, Midwestern 10/18, NIU 11/10, Governors State 12/7
Rejections: - UIC
Acceptances: - Midwestern Downers Grove, Northwestern, Governors State
Waitlisted - RFUMS, Bradley ( Was fairly high on Bradley's waitlist but requested to be taken off as I could not see myself moving to Peoria. Also requested to be taken off RFUMS' waitlist because I was no longer considering them)
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Core GPA: 3.1
Overall GPA 3.3
GRE: 149 V, 149 Q, 4.5W
Applied to: Neumann, LIU, NYU, NYMC, NYIT, Dominican, Hunter, Suny Downstate, Mercy
Interviews: NYU, NYMC, NYIT, Neumann, Mercy
Accepted:NYU, Neumann
Rejected: NYIT
So excited abut NYU!! just waiting to hear back from Mercy!
Overall GPA 3.3
GRE: 149 V, 149 Q, 4.5W
Applied to: Neumann, LIU, NYU, NYMC, NYIT, Dominican, Hunter, Suny Downstate, Mercy
Interviews: NYU, NYMC, NYIT, Neumann, Mercy
Accepted:NYU, Neumann
Rejected: NYIT
So excited abut NYU!! just waiting to hear back from Mercy!
Academic Update
College: Southern Utah University
Major: Exercise Science
GPA: 3.58
Pre-req: 3.50
GRE: 156V, 155Q, 4.5w
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 mission .
Applying: NYMC, University of Rhode Island, USA (all campuses), Nova Southeastern University, Franklin Pierce (New Hampshire), Drexel University, University of Maryland, Shenandoah, Bellarmine, Bradley, UMDMNJ-Newark.
Rejections: NYMC, Bradley 🙁
Interviews: St Augustine 11/30 (Declined) Shenandoah 12/18, UMDNJ (phone) 12/28, URI 01/05, Bellarmine 01/11
Acceptances: N/A (Shenandoah will let me know by the 11th, it's my top choice now so fingers crossed)
College: Southern Utah University
Major: Exercise Science
GPA: 3.58
Pre-req: 3.50
GRE: 156V, 155Q, 4.5w
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 mission .
Applying: NYMC, University of Rhode Island, USA (all campuses), Nova Southeastern University, Franklin Pierce (New Hampshire), Drexel University, University of Maryland, Shenandoah, Bellarmine, Bradley, UMDMNJ-Newark.
Rejections: NYMC, Bradley 🙁
Interviews: St Augustine 11/30 (Declined) Shenandoah 12/18, UMDNJ (phone) 12/28, URI 01/05, Bellarmine 01/11
Acceptances: N/A (Shenandoah will let me know by the 11th, it's my top choice now so fingers crossed)
Interview/Acceptance Update
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, LIU
Acceptances: Temple, LIU (scholarship), Wiedner, UMDNJ, URI
Rejections:
Interviews: University of Maryland: Baltimore (10/3), Temple University (10/26), NYIT (declined), LIU (12/2), University of Rhode Island (1/5), UMDNJ (1/2), Regis (put on waitlist for interview), MGH (2/1), Sacred Heart (declined)
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, LIU
Acceptances: Temple, LIU (scholarship), Wiedner, UMDNJ, URI
Rejections:
Interviews: University of Maryland: Baltimore (10/3), Temple University (10/26), NYIT (declined), LIU (12/2), University of Rhode Island (1/5), UMDNJ (1/2), Regis (put on waitlist for interview), MGH (2/1), Sacred Heart (declined)
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University: Rowan University
Major: Biology
Overall GPA (PTCAS): 3.11 (no retakes or w's)
PTCAS Science GPA: 3.14 (no retakes or w's)
Overall Pre-Req GPA: 3.12 (no retakes or w's)
GRE: 146V, 147Q, 4.0AW (Highest of two test, I suck at standardized tests)
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. (I spend most of my Extra-Cirric time volunteering and working in PT facilities).
PT Related Employment: I currently work as a part time physical therapy aide at an Ivy Rehabilitation facility and part time as a per diem therapy technician for a HealthSouth inpatient rehab hospital. I also work per diem as a rehabilitation aide (which is pretty much the same as a Therapy Tech and visa versa) for CentraState Hospital.
Volunteer: 1000+ Verified Hours of observation/paid PT related experience, all divided up between acute care inpatient, pulmonary, sub-acute care inpatient, orthopedics, neuro, pediatrics, and geriatrics both inpatient and outpatient.
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, NYIT, Clarkson University, WVU, Touro Bay Shore, Franklin Pierce-Concord, Temple, Nova Southeastern
Interviews: NYIT (10/19), UMDNJ-Stratford (12/21)
Wait list: NYIT, Pitt
Denied: University of Maryland-Baltimore, Arcadia, Drexel, Temple
Accepted: None
University: Rowan University
Major: Biology
Overall GPA (PTCAS): 3.11 (no retakes or w's)
PTCAS Science GPA: 3.14 (no retakes or w's)
Overall Pre-Req GPA: 3.12 (no retakes or w's)
GRE: 146V, 147Q, 4.0AW (Highest of two test, I suck at standardized tests)
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. (I spend most of my Extra-Cirric time volunteering and working in PT facilities).
PT Related Employment: I currently work as a part time physical therapy aide at an Ivy Rehabilitation facility and part time as a per diem therapy technician for a HealthSouth inpatient rehab hospital. I also work per diem as a rehabilitation aide (which is pretty much the same as a Therapy Tech and visa versa) for CentraState Hospital.
Volunteer: 1000+ Verified Hours of observation/paid PT related experience, all divided up between acute care inpatient, pulmonary, sub-acute care inpatient, orthopedics, neuro, pediatrics, and geriatrics both inpatient and outpatient.
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, NYIT, Clarkson University, WVU, Touro Bay Shore, Franklin Pierce-Concord, Temple, Nova Southeastern
Interviews: NYIT (10/19), UMDNJ-Stratford (12/21)
Wait list: NYIT, Pitt
Denied: University of Maryland-Baltimore, Arcadia, Drexel, Temple
Accepted: None
Long-time lurker. Hope these stats are helpful to someone!
Undergrad: Northwestern University
Majors: History, Psychology
Grad: University of Pennsylvania
Major: Education
GPA: 3.40
Pre-Req: 3.65
GRE: 620V (161), 770Q (161), 4.5AW
Esubmitted: 9/30; Verified: 10/24
Extra-Curric: Plenty busy in undergrad but in past year work, green/recycling club, and Special O
Volunteer: 100+ outpatient/inpatient (ortho, neuro, peds, hand, women's, lymphedema, wound care)
Applied: UW Madison, UW Milwaukee, UW LaCrosse, UIC, Northwestern, Midwestern (withdrew--GRE scores too old), UW Seattle, Pacific, USA (Austin Fall'13), UF
Accepted: Northwestern (11/28), UW Madison (12/18), UF (1/30)
Waitlisted: UW Milwaukee (12/17), UIC (12/22, accepted 2/4), UW LaCrosse (12/26, accepted 1/15)
Denied:
Undergrad: Northwestern University
Majors: History, Psychology
Grad: University of Pennsylvania
Major: Education
GPA: 3.40
Pre-Req: 3.65
GRE: 620V (161), 770Q (161), 4.5AW
Esubmitted: 9/30; Verified: 10/24
Extra-Curric: Plenty busy in undergrad but in past year work, green/recycling club, and Special O
Volunteer: 100+ outpatient/inpatient (ortho, neuro, peds, hand, women's, lymphedema, wound care)
Applied: UW Madison, UW Milwaukee, UW LaCrosse, UIC, Northwestern, Midwestern (withdrew--GRE scores too old), UW Seattle, Pacific, USA (Austin Fall'13), UF
Accepted: Northwestern (11/28), UW Madison (12/18), UF (1/30)
Waitlisted: UW Milwaukee (12/17), UIC (12/22, accepted 2/4), UW LaCrosse (12/26, accepted 1/15)
Denied:
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Thanks!! Went in expecting the worst and am still in disbelief! And also really torn! UW's deadline is in a little over 2 weeks.
A side note for future applicants--I think the weakest part of my app was grade consistency. For folks who are looking to go into PT as career changers, and maybe majored in the humanities with less than stellar undergrad math/science grades, there is definitely hope. Pre-reqs at my nearby CC really helped the GPA. Do your best in your post-bacc pre-reqs and amp up the other areas of your app by volunteering/working, really getting as broad a perspective of PT as possible. Also, get info from your schools early--figure out what they're looking for. Some are very numbers-conscious, and I was told by one admission advisor that if you can (taking into account app fees, location constraints, etc), apply widely as well. Writing the extra supplementals will be a real test of motivation, but if it pays off...do it! Good luck!
A side note for future applicants--I think the weakest part of my app was grade consistency. For folks who are looking to go into PT as career changers, and maybe majored in the humanities with less than stellar undergrad math/science grades, there is definitely hope. Pre-reqs at my nearby CC really helped the GPA. Do your best in your post-bacc pre-reqs and amp up the other areas of your app by volunteering/working, really getting as broad a perspective of PT as possible. Also, get info from your schools early--figure out what they're looking for. Some are very numbers-conscious, and I was told by one admission advisor that if you can (taking into account app fees, location constraints, etc), apply widely as well. Writing the extra supplementals will be a real test of motivation, but if it pays off...do it! Good luck!
University: University of Central Florida
Major: Health Sciences: Pre-Clinical
Overall GPA: 4.0
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 156V, 158Q, 5W
Extra-Curric: Treasurer of Undergraduate Physical Therapy Association, Honors College, Anatomy TA, Drum Major instructor for local high school band, volunteer at Orlando homeless shelter
Volunteer: 20 hours pediatric, 20 hours inpatient neuro, 130 hours outpatient
Applied: UF, UCF, Pitt
Acceptances: UCF, Pitt (will attend UCF)
Rejections: ----
Interviews: UCF (12/14)
Major: Health Sciences: Pre-Clinical
Overall GPA: 4.0
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 156V, 158Q, 5W
Extra-Curric: Treasurer of Undergraduate Physical Therapy Association, Honors College, Anatomy TA, Drum Major instructor for local high school band, volunteer at Orlando homeless shelter
Volunteer: 20 hours pediatric, 20 hours inpatient neuro, 130 hours outpatient
Applied: UF, UCF, Pitt
Acceptances: UCF, Pitt (will attend UCF)
Rejections: ----
Interviews: UCF (12/14)