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

[nicolej5]

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Na she had 950 as an outpatient aid and then those 60.

Ah I didn't see the pt aide in the extras haha

 

[DPT12345]

UPDATE:

Hopefully this will help someone in the future, since I relied on this thread so much when figuring out which schools I thought I had a chance with. Good luck to everyone 🙂

University: Ohio State University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.74
Pre-Req GPA: 3.54
GRE: V 480 Q 720 W 4.0
EC: program coordinator of ex. sci club, worked at PT clinic, fitness instructor, scholars group, research on obesity in children
Obs hrs: inpatient- 12, sports med- 86, outpatient- 55

Applying: Ohio State University, Temple, Boston University, Wisconsin-Madison

Interviews: - Temple (10/26... also the only one of the schools I applied to that had an interview)

Rejections: Wisconsin-Madison

Acceptances: Ohio State University, Temple, Boston University

Attending: Boston University

 

[Ambspt]

University: Old Dominion University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.28
Pre-Req GPA: 3.26
GRE: 480 V 550 Q 4.0 AW
Extra-Curric: Treasurer of Sigma Alpha Lambda, worked through school
Volunteer: 62 hours of outpatient, 40 hours of acute, 34 hours of inpatient. Also just started working as a PRN rehab tech in acute care
Applied: ODU, VCU, Marymount, Radford, Emory
Interviews: Radford (2/1), Marymount (2/2)
Acceptances: Radford (2/8)
Wait list: Marymount (2/7), ODU (3/9)
Rejections: VCU (2/23)

I am no longer interested in attending Emory. As of now I a will be attending Radford, but I am waiting to see where I fall on ODU's wait list. If accepted to ODU, I will have a tough decision to make. Nonetheless, I am excited to be attending PT school and I am glad this process is over. This was my second time applying.

 

[AlexFLA]

University: Old Dominion University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.28
Pre-Req GPA: 3.26
GRE: 480 V 550 Q 4.0 AW
Extra-Curric: Treasurer of Sigma Alpha Lambda, worked through school
Volunteer: 62 hours of outpatient, 40 hours of acute, 34 hours of inpatient. Also just started working as a PRN rehab tech in acute care
Applied: ODU, VCU, Marymount, Radford, Emory
Interviews: Radford (2/1), Marymount (2/2)
Acceptances: Radford (2/8)
Wait list: Marymount (2/7), ODU (3/9)
Rejections: VCU (2/23)

I am no longer interested in attending Emory. As of now I a will be attending Radford, but I am waiting to see where I fall on ODU's wait list. If accepted to ODU, I will have a tough decision to make. Nonetheless, I am excited to be attending PT school and I am glad this process is over. This was my second time applying.

What was the situation when you applied the first time?

 

[Ambspt]

What was the situation when you applied the first time?

When I applied last year I was rejected from every school I applied to, which was understandable because my application was very weak. I had a C in one of my pre reqs, no variety in my volunteer hours, and my personal statement was also weak. Last year Marymount rejected me without offering me an interview, as well as St.Augustine. I was rejected from Lynchburg as well. I was offered an interview at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, however they rejected me too. This year I strengthened my app by retaking the pre req I had a C in. I received an A and had that professor write me a recommendation stating the progress I had made as a student. I also completed more volunteer hours and strengthened my essay.

 

[FuturePT1]

I got my acceptance from CUW! WOOHOO feels great! 🙂

 

[AlexFLA]

When I applied last year I was rejected from every school I applied to, which was understandable because my application was very weak. I had a C in one of my pre reqs, no variety in my volunteer hours, and my personal statement was also weak. Last year Marymount rejected me without offering me an interview, as well as St.Augustine. I was rejected from Lynchburg as well. I was offered an interview at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, however they rejected me too. This year I strengthened my app by retaking the pre req I had a C in. I received an A and had that professor write me a recommendation stating the progress I had made as a student. I also completed more volunteer hours and strengthened my essay.

Well congrats on getting accepted to Radford!! I know you said your not interested but have you herd back from emory?

 

[Ambspt]

Well congrats on getting accepted to Radford!! I know you said your not interested but have you herd back from emory?

Thanks! I received an email from them a few weeks ago stating my app was incomplete, because I hadn't sent in the supp fee. However, I had paid it online but I guess that didn't register in their system. I haven't heard anything from them since though, and since interviews have already started I'm assuming I will be receiving a rejection.

 

[AlexFLA]

University: Hofstra University
Major: Dance Education
Overall GPA: 3.83
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9
GRE: 151 V 154 Q 4.5 W

Extra-Curric: PT Aide Outpatient~950 hours; TA for Kinesiology, AHRC (dance class for physically and mentally challenged adults), Dance teacher at three studios, tutor for HU (too many couses to list), Danceworks (student run performance club), MoVoM Eboard Member (Dance Department club), Substitute Teacher, Certified to teach in NY Public Schools K-12

Volunteer: Observed Inpatient- 28 hours; Observed Pedi- 30 hours

Applied: NAU, UF, UMiami, Duke

Acceptances: NAU- Phoenix

Waitlist: UMiami

Rejections: none

Interviews: UMiami (2/1), NAU (2/23)

Bummed about UMiami but excited to probably be going to NAU!

I cant believe UM wait listed you...based on your stats your really competitive...do you have any idea why they wait listed you?

 

[s402651]

University: Northwest Missouri State University
Major: Physical Education Minor: Coaching
Overall GPA: 3.72
Pre-Req GPA: 3.84
GRE: V: 148 Q: 148 A.W. 3.5

Extracur: Fraternity, Rugby Club, Department Club, Cheerleading team, continuing professional development at MOAHPERD state conference,

Volunteer/Hrs: Volunteer for Special Olympics, NSCD, Relay for Life, Camp Quality, 60hours inpatient/outpatient observation, searching for summer internships...

Applying to: Rockhurst, University of Missouri, Southwest Baptist, University of Nebraska
Interviews:Rockhurst (12/8) Missouri (2/15)
Rejections:
Waitlists: Rockhurst, Missouri (#19)
Accepted: SBU, Rockhurst (3/14)
Attending: Rockhurst!!!!! Top Choice!

 

[CatGrace777]

I cant believe UM wait listed you...based on your stats your really competitive...do you have any idea why they wait listed you?

I actually was pretty crushed by them waitlisting me. I thought I was a sure thing because I worked so hard to get the stats I have. I actually spoke with UM the other day... they said my application was extremely stong; she said my interview was great, my LORs were amazing, and I recieved a 25/25 on my essay. She then moved on to tell me that my verbal GRE was the only thing she could see that may ahve been the reason for my being waitlisted. She said they had a really competitive group this year etc.
She told me I am "in the next 5" on the waitlist but unfortunately I am not sure if I want to hold out for their school anymore.

 

[AlexFLA]

I actually was pretty crushed by them waitlisting me. I thought I was a sure thing because I worked so hard to get the stats I have. I actually spoke with UM the other day... they said my application was extremely stong; she said my interview was great, my LORs were amazing, and I recieved a 25/25 on my essay. She then moved on to tell me that my verbal GRE was the only thing she could see that may ahve been the reason for my being waitlisted. She said they had a really competitive group this year etc.
She told me I am "in the next 5" on the waitlist but unfortunately I am not sure if I want to hold out for their school anymore.

What!! A really competitive group? You don't get more competitive then your stats...I mean are you kidding me....I'm crushed reading this because Miami is my #1 choice and my stats can never be as good as yours. I'm assuming you have been in contact with Jhelane? love her by the way....did they give you any feed back about your interview?

 

[CatGrace777]

What!! A really competitive group? You don't get more competitive then your stats...I mean are you kidding me....I'm crushed reading this because Miami is my #1 choice and my stats can never be as good as yours. I'm assuming you have been in contact with Jhelane? love her by the way....did they give you any feed back about your interview?

Yeah I thought I was a sure thing but who knows. I think they might give preference to FL residents? I have been in contact with her. She is the one that told me about my GRE veral being my weak spot. She said " I looked over your application and everything is really stong." She literally told me that my LORs and interview we excellent and that my essay recieved a 25 out of 25. My interviewer was more so trying to sell me on Miami and praised me so much. I thought I had it in the bag. I really am not sure where I went wrong or if people really just have stats like mine and exceptional GRE scores.

Did you apply this cylce/ were you waitlisted too?

 

[AlexFLA]

I will be applying this coming July when the ptcas opens for the 2014 cycle.

 

[ATwantingtobePT]

Congratulations s402651!!!

 

[pubicsymphysis]

*UPDATE*

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, Azusa Pacific University (2nd cycle), University of St. Augustine (San Marcos)

Interviews: - University of Mary (3/15) , University of the Incarnate Word (1/19) , Loma Linda University (1/30) , CSU SAC (3/9)

Alternate: Loma Linda University (2/6) #4 , Southwest Baptist University (3/5)

Rejections: - University of New England , University of St. Augustine , New York University , Arkansas State University

Acceptances: - University of the Incarnate Word

Ahhhh! I want to stay in California. Good luck to all!

 

[samiwall]

Finally time to post!!

Concordia University, Irvine
Major in Exercise Sport Science- emphasis in Rehab
PTCAS GPA calculated at 3.77
PTCAS PreReq GPA at 3.74
GRE: 159/159/4.0

Extracurric: outstanding student in physics, dean's list, cum laude, academic commendation, weekly volunteerism with church, Phi Delta Epsilon, women's soccer team for 2 years.

Observation: Work as aide in outpatient ortho; at time of submitting application had about 150 hours, currently around 700. > 1000 hrs planned

Applied: RFUMS, USC, CSULB, CSUN, Mount St Mary's, Chapman

Interviews: RFUMS (declined)

Alternate: USC, Mount St Mary's

Accepted: CSUN (3/12/13)

Denied: None yet

Have yet to hear from Chapman, which is odd. CSUN originally declined my application based on observation hours, but I had my PT boss email admissions to correct/confirm, and in turn, they accepted me for this fall! So relieved!!

 

[thatguy1243]

University: University of Maryland, College Park (graduated 2006)
Major: Communication
Undergrad GPA: 2.38
Pre-Req GPA: 3.61
Overall GPA: 2.66
GRE: 168Q 157V 4.0W

Extra-Curric: currently work as inpatient PT rehab tech position ~30 hours/week; Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and CPR/AED certified since 2009; two years experience as personal trainer / fitness studio manager; certified TRX Suspension Group Instructor; 130 observation hours at outpatient sports PT clinic, 25 hours inpatient settings

Volunteer: more than 2000 hours over 3 years as a Young Life leader with high schoolers

Applied: Boston University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Howard University, Medical University of South Carolina, Regis University, Rocky Mountain University, University of Central Florida, University of Maryland - Baltimore, University of St. Augustine (FL campus)

Interviews: UCF (1/11), Regis (2/4), St. Augustine FL (3/1)

Awaiting: FGCU

Rejections: UM-Baltimore, Rocky Mountain U, MUSC

Acceptances: Boston, Regis, UCF, Howard, St. Augustine (FL)

 

[greco13]

University: University of Maryland, College Park (graduated 2006)
Major: Communication
Undergrad GPA: 2.38
Pre-Req GPA: 3.61
Overall GPA: 2.66
GRE: 168Q 157V 4.0W

Nice GRE Q score!

 

[pubicsymphysis]

University: University of Maryland, College Park (graduated 2006)
Major: Communication
Undergrad GPA: 2.38
Pre-Req GPA: 3.61
Overall GPA: 2.66
GRE: 168Q 157V 4.0W

Extra-Curric: currently work as inpatient PT rehab tech position ~30 hours/week; Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and CPR/AED certified since 2009; two years experience as personal trainer / fitness studio manager; certified TRX Suspension Group Instructor; 130 observation hours at outpatient sports PT clinic, 25 hours inpatient settings

Volunteer: more than 2000 hours over 3 years as a Young Life leader with high schoolers

Applied: Boston University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Howard University, Medical University of South Carolina, Regis University, Rocky Mountain University, University of Central Florida, University of Maryland - Baltimore, University of St. Augustine (FL campus)

Interviews: UCF (1/11), Regis (2/4), St. Augustine FL (3/1)

Awaiting: FGCU

Rejections: UM-Baltimore, Rocky Mountain U, MUSC

Acceptances: Boston, Regis, UCF, Howard, St. Augustine (FL)

damn boy. u destroyed the GREs. good for you!

 

[ynby86]

University: The University of Montana (undergraduate), Texas A&M (graduate)
Major: BA Political Science, MA International Affairs
Overall GPA: 3.55
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8-3.9 depending on school
GRE: 155 V, 156 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: college football, campus ministry, Mortar Board National Honor Society, Phi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, Intramural Sports, inner-city at risk youth ministry, alumni club

Volunteer: inpatient 150 hours, outpatient 50 hours

Applied: UTSW, USC, Army-Baylor, USC, CSUN, San Diego State

Rejections: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Army-Baylor

Interviews: Army-Baylor

Acceptances: San Diego State

Waitlisted: USC

Attending: San Diego State!!!!!!!!!👍😀
I've been lurking this site for about a year. Can't believe I'm finally posting my stats.

 

[LadyCard05]

ACCEPTANCE UPDATE

Undergrad: U of Louisville
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology
Cum GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.4 depending on school
GRE: 150 V 154 Q 4.0 AW

Observation: 4,000+ outpatient (2.5 years full-time PT tech), 35 peds, 25 acute care, 15 SNF

Extra-Curric: Meyzeek middle school lacrosse coach, KLUB lacrosse umpire, U of L women's club lacrosse vice president, AOII sorority, U of L marching band, Habitat for Humanity volunteer

Applied: Marshall, Belmont, UK, Western Kentucky, Bellarmine
Rejected: Bellarmine, Belmont
Interviews: WKU (3/7) UK (3/1)
Acceptances: UK!! 😍

I got accepted to a GREAT state school with affordable tuition and so many awesome opportunities. I haven't heard from WKU, but I will probably be declining because UK's tuition is so much cheaper. I'm a reapplicant so after an unsuccessful year finally being accepted after SO much hard work is a blessing.

Just saying, that Valvano guy was right:

"Don't give up, don't EVER give up."

 

[pubicsymphysis]

*UPDATE*

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, Azusa Pacific University (2nd cycle), University of St. Augustine (San Marcos)

Interviews: - University of Mary (3/15) , University of the Incarnate Word (1/19) , Loma Linda University (1/30) , CSU SAC (3/9)

Alternate: Loma Linda University (2/6) #4 , Southwest Baptist University (3/5)

Rejections: - University of New England , University of St. Augustine , New York University , Arkansas State University

Acceptances: - University of the Incarnate Word (2/1) , University of Mary (3/18)

Ahhhh! I want to stay in California. Good luck to all!

 

[captainterrific]

University: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (for prerequisites)
University: Humboldt State University (Applied Mathematics - gpa: 3.98)
University: University of Chicago (Music - gpa: 2.65)
Overall GPA: 3.23
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 162 (Q) 170 (V) 4.5 (AW)

Extra-Curric: Laboratory Teaching Assistant - Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2
Volunteer Observations: ~150 hours - evenly split between inpatient & outpatient, with particular focus on spinal cord injury rehab and wound care

Applied: U of Minnesota, U of Vermont, U of New Mexico, U of Washington, U of Iowa, Florida International U, Winston Salem State U, Nova Southeastern U, Des Moines U, San Diego State U, SUNY Upstate Medical, Northern Arizona U

Interviewed: NAU - 2/23

Rejections: Vermont, Washington, Iowa, FIU, DMU, SUNY Upstate

I haven't heard from Nova SE, but assume I've been rejected since their class has been full for months. I also haven't heard from New Mexico, and assume that is a rejection as well. I have yet to hear of anyone receiving word from Minnesota, including myself.

Acceptances: - Winston Salem State, San Diego State, Northern Arizona

Attending - Northern Arizona University, Phoenix Biomedical Campus (yah!)

 

[Alex123]

College: Korea University (Class of 2012)
Major: Physical Therapy (Bachelor of Health Science)
cumulative GPA: 3.72 (179 credits evaluated by WES) - there're no retakes and all the courses taken in the undergraduate are B or B above.
pre-requisite GPA: 3.66~3.75 (it varies school by school)
GRE: Verbal-152 Quant-165 AW-3.0
Observation Hours: > 640 University Hospital, Sports Clinics, Orthopedic Clinics
Extra Curricular Activity: Serving for US Army(Cavalry Scout as a KATUSA soldier for two years), a participant of UN Millenium Development Goal projects(promotion of Universial Education), Translator in Korea Tourism Organization and Haidong Gumdo Federation. etc.

Date of PTCAS e-submission:10/31/2012

Applied: California State University(Northridge), Mount St Mary's College, University of Florida, University of Southern California, Arcadia University, Chapman University, University of the Pacific, Stony Brook University, Nova Southeastern University, New York University, Temple University, University of Vermont, Touro College(Manhattan, Bayshore), Long Island University

Interview: Stony Brook University

Rejections: University of the Pacific(1/11), Nova Southeastern University(1/29), New York University(1/30), Arcadia University(2/15), Stony Brook University(3/1), University of Florida(3/4), Temple University(3/18)

Waitlists: Mount St Mary's College(12/7)

Acceptances: Touro College - Manhattan(1/29), University of Vermont(2/20)

After the rejections stacking up, I realized that it's quite a challenge for international applicants to get into entry-level Doctor of Physical therapy program. I am still waiting for the response from half of schools I applied to, and this waiting process has drained me out. Fortunately, I received the admission from two schools, which is better than nothing. I'm eagerly looking forward to starting PT program in this summer!

 

[hashtagDPT]

FINAL UPDATE

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), GW (2/2)
Accepted: Northwestern (11/16), UF (12/4), Duke (12/5), UIC (12/14), UPS (2/6), GW (2/15)
ATTENDING: UF!!

 

[adh28]

Made this decision a bit ago, but happy to share it with other who aren't 4.0 students with outstanding GRE scores! I worked my tail off in classes, community service, and diversifying job experiences. I am proud to say I will be attending UCSF/SFSU in June! So excited!

 

[pubicsymphysis]

*UPDATE*

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, Azusa Pacific University (2nd cycle), University of St. Augustine (San Marcos)

Interviews: - University of Mary (3/15) , University of the Incarnate Word (1/19) , Loma Linda University (1/30) , CSU SAC (3/9)

Alternate: Loma Linda University (2/6) #4 , Southwest Baptist University (3/5)

Rejections: - University of New England , University of St. Augustine , New York University , Arkansas State University

Acceptances: - University of the Incarnate Word (2/1) , University of Mary (3/18) , Loma Linda University 😍

Ahhhh! I want to stay in California. Good luck to all!

 

[HappyJoshua]

*UPDATE*

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, Azusa Pacific University (2nd cycle), University of St. Augustine (San Marcos)

Interviews: - University of Mary (3/15) , University of the Incarnate Word (1/19) , Loma Linda University (1/30) , CSU SAC (3/9)

Alternate: Loma Linda University (2/6) #4 , Southwest Baptist University (3/5)

Rejections: - University of New England , University of St. Augustine , New York University , Arkansas State University

Acceptances: - University of the Incarnate Word (2/1) , University of Mary (3/18) , Loma Linda University 😍

Ahhhh! I want to stay in California. Good luck to all!

Congrattttts!! 😀

Did you take the GRE test again?

 

[PT83612]

University: University of New Hampshire
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Overall GPA: 3.70
Pre-Req GPA: 3.69
GRE: V155 Q149 AW 4.5

Extra-Curric: Intern at a brain injury day center, 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: 140 hours. 40 in a sub/acute inpatient rehab setting, 60 at an outpatient facility that specialized in treating vestibular problems, and at a pediatric outpatient facility where I observed aquatic therapy. Completed 40 in pediatrics with a PT who does early intervention work.

Sent in my application to PTCAS on 11/25.

Schools: BU, Franklin Pierce (NH), Midwestern University Glendale, Nova, UNE, UVM, TWU

Waitlisted: TWU and BU

Acceptances: Franklin Pierce and UVM

Rejections: n/a

Interviews: Offered an interview at Midwestern and UNE but declined both of them

Attending: UVM!!! I am so excited and glad that this stressful process is finally over.

 

[Member60439]

**UPDATE**
University: Eastern Illinois University
Major: English
Overall GPA: 3.80
Pre-Req GPA: 3.65
GRE: 161v, 155q, 4.5aw

Extra-Curric: Epsilon Sigma Alpha (Service Organization - Awards & Treasurer), Sigma TauDelta (English Honor Society), SEMO Grotto, The Mountaineers

Observation Hours: approximately 300 hours outpatient (mix of pediatric, sports, aquatic, women's health, orthopedic), 5 hours in-patient

Applying: University of Puget Sound, University of Washington

Acceptances: UPS, UW

 

[pubicsymphysis]

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, Azusa Pacific University (2nd cycle), University of St. Augustine (San Marcos)

Interviews: - University of Mary (3/15) , University of the Incarnate Word (1/19) , Loma Linda University (1/30) , CSU SAC (3/9)

Alternate: Loma Linda University (2/6) #4 , Southwest Baptist University (3/5)

Rejections: - University of New England , University of St. Augustine , New York University , Arkansas State University

Acceptances: - University of the Incarnate Word (2/1) , University of Mary (3/18) , Loma Linda University (3/20) , CSU SAC (3/22)

Ahhhh! I want to stay in California. Good luck to all!

OMG, I got into CSU SAC. I thought i tanked the interview haha.

 

[AlexFLA]

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, Azusa Pacific University (2nd cycle), University of St. Augustine (San Marcos)

Interviews: - University of Mary (3/15) , University of the Incarnate Word (1/19) , Loma Linda University (1/30) , CSU SAC (3/9)

Alternate: Loma Linda University (2/6) #4 , Southwest Baptist University (3/5)

Rejections: - University of New England , University of St. Augustine , New York University , Arkansas State University

Acceptances: - University of the Incarnate Word (2/1) , University of Mary (3/18) , Loma Linda University (3/20) , CSU SAC (3/22)

Ahhhh! I want to stay in California. Good luck to all!

OMG, I got into CSU SAC. I thought i tanked the interview haha.

Congrats.... Your pre req GPA is golden!!! In the same situation number wise....are you gonna go to sac or LLU?

 

[pubicsymphysis]

Congrats.... Your pre req GPA is golden!!! In the same situation number wise....are you gonna go to sac or LLU?

Thank you thank you. LLU is my number one but CSU Sac is 20k cheaper. I'm pretty sure ima learn towards LLU but I have to still think about it. There's a couple things thats needs to factored in. Gota make a pros and cons list.

 

[nicolej5]

Thank you thank you. LLU is my number one but CSU Sac is 20k cheaper. I'm pretty sure ima learn towards LLU but I have to still think about it. There's a couple things thats needs to factored in. Gota make a pros and cons list.

Take CSU SAC and ruuuuun! Lol

 

[pubicsymphysis]

Take CSU SAC and ruuuuun! Lol

ahahahha! seriously nicolej5! Im literally thinking about doing it!

 

[pakman80]

University: UC Santa Cruz
Major: Business Management (grad 2006)
Overall GPA: ~2.8
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.3
GRE: 152/156

Volunteer: SNF(150hrs), Outpatient Ortho(>300hrs), Inpatient(~100hrs)

Applied: Sac State, SMU, GWU, Eastern Wash U, Western U, St Marys, Columbia, UNLV, CS Northridge, AT Still U

Interviews: Sac State, USA San Marcos

Acceptances: USA San Marcos

To all of you reading posts about how difficult it is to get into PT school, it's all true. I'm a non-trad applicant with a low GPA who faced an uphill battle throughout the entire app process....but if I can get in, so can you.

No matter how poor your GPA is, don't lose faith. Improve whatever you can and cast a BIG net when applying.

 

[LOADWOAD]

College: Keene State College
Major: Product Design & Development
Minor: Safety Studies
Cum GPA: 3.17
Pre-Req GPA: 3.61
GRE: 150 V, 145Q, 3.5 A and 149 V, 151 Q, 4.0 A
Hours: 105= 65 outpatient, 40 inpatient

*I have worked full time for the last 7 years while taking all the pre-reqs and volunteer hours.

Extra Curricular: Special Olympics, Mens Rec league basketball, Mens Rec flag football, Semi pro football, wooden bat league baseball.

Applied: Duke, Western Carolina, Chatham, UPITT, WVU, Franklin Pierce, UVM, Sage, Marymount, Widener, UNE, Belmont
Waitlisted: Western Carolina, Chatham
Rejected: UPITT, UVM, UNE, WVU, Belmont
Accepted: Sage, Franklin Pierce, Marymount

still pending? Duke, Widener

leaning towards Franklin Pierce

 

[AlexFLA]

leaning towards Franklin Pierce

FP Arizona?

 

[LOADWOAD]

FP Concord.

 

[GatorGrad87]

Update:

University: University of Florida
Major: Finance
Cum. GPA: 3.10
pre-req. GPA: 3.68
last 60 hours: 3.38
GRE: v: 550 (156) q: 750 (159) AW: 4.0

Observation: 45 outpatient, 35 inpatient, 15 sports therapy

Worked at university gym while working on my undergrad

Applied: UF, UM, USF, Temple, Nova, WCU, FIU, Emory, Thomas Jefferson
Denials: USF, Temple, WCU, FIU
Interviews: UM, Emory
Wait list: UF, UM, Nova (pending), Thomas Jefferson
Acceptances: Emory

 

[AlexFLA]

FP Concord.

Have you been to the campus there? I heard its 1 floor in and office building?

 

[GMA2013]

Under Grad: 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 10 hours SNF
extra curricular: 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, UMDNJ

Rejections: NYMC, Bradley, Drexel, UofMES, URI

Interviews: St Augustine 11/30 (Declined) Shenandoah 12/18, URI 01/05, Bellarmine 01/11(declined)

Wait listed: UMDNJ, Franklin Pierce, Shenandoah

Acceptances: Franklin Pierce NH!

Phew that was nerve racking!

 

[buzzlit3year]

College: Rowan University
Major: Exercise Science
Specialization: Health Promotion & Fitness Management
GPA: 3.63
Pre-req: 3.75
GRE: 150 V, 152 Q, 4.0 W
Hours: > 500 SNF orthopedic, 35 Hippotherapy (Pediatric), 40 Outpatient
Applied: Drexel, Temple, UMDNJ (Stratford campus), Widener, Stockton
Interviews: Drexel (12/14), UMDNJ (12/21)
Waitlisted: Drexel
Rejected: Temple
Accepted: UMDNJ, Stockton, Widener!!

 

[Ferros37]

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)
4 References (2 PT, 2 Professors)
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. (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: 1500+ 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, SUNY Upstate, Clarkson University, WVU, Touro Bay Shore, Franklin Pierce-Concord, Temple, Nova Southeastern

Interviews: NYIT (10/19), UMDNJ/Rutgers-Stratford (12/21), LIU (3/8 Declined)

Wait list: NYIT, Pitt, Thomas Jefferson, Nova, UF, Franklin Pierce-NH

Denied: University of Maryland-Baltimore, Arcadia, Drexel, Temple, UNF, Scranton, SUNY Upstate, USF, St. Augustine FL, VCU, Richard Stockton, WVU

Accepted: UMDNJ/Rutgers-Stratford, NYIT (Accepted off wait list)

Still Waiting on: Widener, Clarkson, Touro Bay Shore

Attending: UMDNJ/Rutgers-Stratford 👍

 

[sfpt112]

Here are my final stats! Good luck to everyone still waiting 🙁. Just wanted to give some words of encouragement that a non-perfect GPA can still get you into your dream school 😍 !!! Keep truckin' along - the schools want to see that you are determined and have passion! Keep hold of those two things and everything will turn out like it should.

Major: Kinesiology
PTCAS Overall GPA: 3.57
PTCAS Science/Math GPA: 3.22
PTCAS Last 60 Units: 3.80
GRE: 161 V, 162 Q, 4.5AW
PTCAS Submit Date: 10/15/2012

PT Hours: PT Aide at outpatient clinic 1.5 years, Sub Acute volunteer 50 hours, Acute Rehab 60 hours.

Applied: UCSF/SFSU, Samuel Merritt, USC, Chapman, CSU Northridge, CSU Sacramento, Mt. St. Mary's

Interviews: UCSF/SFSU, Samuel Merritt, and CSU Sacramento (declined)

Wait list: Mt. St. Mary's, CSU Northridge

Denied: None

Accepted: UCSF/SFSU, Samuel Merritt, USC, Chapman

Attending: UCSF/SFSU

 

[Alex123]

College: Korea University (Class of 2012)
Major: Physical Therapy (Bachelor of Health Science)
cumulative GPA: 3.72 (179 credits evaluated by WES) - there're no retakes and all the courses taken in the undergraduate are B or B above.
pre-requisite GPA: 3.66~3.75 (it varies school by school)
GRE: Verbal-152 Quant-165 AW-3.0
Observation Hours: > 640 University Hospital, Sports Clinics, Orthopedic Clinics
Extra Curricular Activity: Serving for US Army(Cavalry Scout as a KATUSA soldier for two years), a participant of UN Millenium Development Goal projects(promotion of Universial Education), Translator in Korea Tourism Organization and Haidong Gumdo Federation. etc.

Date of PTCAS e-submission:10/31/2012

Applied: California State University(Northridge), Mount St Mary's College, University of Florida, University of Southern California, Arcadia University, Chapman University, University of the Pacific, Stony Brook University, Nova Southeastern University, New York University, Temple University, University of Vermont, Touro College(Manhattan, Bayshore), Long Island University

Interview: Stony Brook University

Rejections: University of the Pacific(1/11), Nova Southeastern University(1/29), New York University(1/30), Arcadia University(2/15), Stony Brook University(3/1), University of Florida(3/4), Temple University(3/18), California State University(Northridge)(3/27)

Waitlists: Mount St Mary's College(12/7)

Acceptances: Touro College - Manhattan(1/29), University of Vermont(2/20), Chapman University(4/2) 🙂

After the rejections stacking up, I realized that it's quite a challenge for international applicants to get into entry-level Doctor of Physical therapy program. I am still waiting for the response from half of schools I applied to, and this waiting process has drained me out. Fortunately, I received the admission from two schools, which is better than nothing. I'm eagerly looking forward to starting PT program in this summer!

 

[Lan Qiaoer]

College: Korea University (Class of 2012)
Major: Physical Therapy (Bachelor of Health Science)
cumulative GPA: 3.72 (179 credits evaluated by WES) - there're no retakes and all the courses taken in the undergraduate are B or B above.
pre-requisite GPA: 3.66~3.75 (it varies school by school)
GRE: Verbal-152 Quant-165 AW-3.0
Observation Hours: > 640 University Hospital, Sports Clinics, Orthopedic Clinics
Extra Curricular Activity: Serving for US Army(Cavalry Scout as a KATUSA soldier for two years), a participant of UN Millenium Development Goal projects(promotion of Universial Education), Translator in Korea Tourism Organization and Haidong Gumdo Federation. etc.

Date of PTCAS e-submission:10/31/2012

Applied: California State University(Northridge), Mount St Mary's College, University of Florida, University of Southern California, Arcadia University, Chapman University, University of the Pacific, Stony Brook University, Nova Southeastern University, New York University, Temple University, University of Vermont, Touro College(Manhattan, Bayshore), Long Island University

Interview: Stony Brook University

Rejections: University of the Pacific(1/11), Nova Southeastern University(1/29), New York University(1/30), Arcadia University(2/15), Stony Brook University(3/1), University of Florida(3/4), Temple University(3/18)

Waitlists: Mount St Mary's College(12/7)

Acceptances: Touro College - Manhattan(1/29), University of Vermont(2/20)

After the rejections stacking up, I realized that it's quite a challenge for international applicants to get into entry-level Doctor of Physical therapy program. I am still waiting for the response from half of schools I applied to, and this waiting process has drained me out. Fortunately, I received the admission from two schools, which is better than nothing. I'm eagerly looking forward to starting PT program in this summer!

I am wondering if all of your prerequisite courses were taken in Korea. I did some in China and others in the US. And I am still waiting.

 

[Alex123]

I am wondering if all of your prerequisite courses were taken in Korea. I did some in China and others in the US. And I am still waiting.

Yes. All the courses including prerequisites were taken in my undergraduate school in Korea. I hope you will get in the school you want.

 

[Junta87]

Yes. All the courses including prerequisites were taken in my undergraduate school in Korea. I hope you will get in the school you want.

Which school are you leaning toward?