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

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Overall GPA: 3.1 ish (Graduated as a business major a long time ago)
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: V:165 Q:152

Still waiting for my analytical writing GRE score. They say it takes 10-14 days for the essays to be graded. It that time estimate accurate with everyone's experience? Also, does anyone think I should take the GRE again to raise my math score, or is the verbal score high enough to offset it?
 
My writing score came back in about 2 weeks. Maybe slightly less. As for retaking it, that depends on the average scores of the schools you apply to. 152 seems pretty common for the average math score on the GRE at schools. If it is at your school, then I wouldn't sweat hitting the average in math and nicely above average in verbal. That's a pretty good spot to be in.
 
User4506 said:
Still waiting for my analytical writing GRE score. They say it takes 10-14 days for the essays to be graded. It that time estimate accurate with everyone's experience? Also, does anyone think I should take the GRE again to raise my math score, or is the verbal score high enough to offset it?
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I got mine in 9 days (which seemed really fast to me). Don't sweat the math score--your verbal score is gorgeous and from what I've found out, most schools look at either just the verbal or the overall score. As long as 152 is average for your schools, you're fine.
 
You have an impressive verbal score, so I wouldn't sweat it too much. I've heard that schools don't care about quant. as much anyways. I got my score back in maybe 8 days? I was definitely before 10 business days though, and I didn't get an e-mail about it either. I checked the GRE website maybe twice a day after I took it.
 
University: University of the Pacific 2005, Sacramento City College 2008
Major: BA Sports Sciences, AS PT Assistant
Overall GPA: 3.0
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3 (with retakes)
GRE:

Extra-Curric: APTA Member since 2008, over 100 hours of Con Ed courses over last 6 years.

Volunteer: N/A, PTA for last 6 years

Acceptances: University of Findlay, PTA to DPT weekend bridge program

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: N/A

It's been a long path, but I've finally been accepted to a DPT program! As a non traditional student and PTA, the bridge program was my real shot at PT school since I need to work. I retook several courses at community colleges to improve my undergraduate GPA over about 4 years. Findlay here I come! Class of 2017. 🙂
 
If anyone already got in and is looking for housing please message me, and for those that are still wait-listed don't give up. They still accept people up until orientation.

Sincerely,
SBU DPT '16
 
Auburn University
Major: Exercise Science

Overall GPA: 3.49
Pre-req GPA: ~3.1-3.35 (depending on school; super worried about this)

GRE: 156V, 161Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curricular: Baptist Campus Ministries, leader in kids church & events team, Care for Aids volunteer, gymnastics coach, etc.

Observation: ~120 outpatient clinic; 60 pediatrics (inpatient & outpatient)

Applying: Mizzou, USA, UAB, South Alabama, Northern Arizona, UNLV, UTexas SW Medical, AT Still, North Texas (applying to a bunch b/c of gpa, might be adding a couple too)
 
Let me just start by saying that this forum is amazing! I am so glad I have found it because I have learned alot from here. I know on paper my stats are very bad but I do have quite the story to tell. I just do not know if I will get my chance to tell it this go around. I am already signed up for classes that start next week to replace my C's.

My first few years at ASU I was only there to have school as a back up plan.
I have raced professional motocross since 2007 and I had complete focus on that.
The level of dedication it takes to compete at this level is extraordinary, it is the equivalent to MLB, NFL, NBA when comparing other sports (meaning there is nothing higher, better)
It was extremely difficult trying to juggle school and professional athlete, so school took the hit!
I was making great money and thought gettings C's in courses would get me through college.

Long story short I didnt have much guidance but when I found out there was a minimum gpa requirement, I started kickin butt and was on the Deans list my last 4 semesters. Those first few years killed me though!!

Motocross is my first passion but I am ready for a new chapter in life and PT is amazing! I absolutely love the idea of helping others as a career!
Most likely I will have to get my stats up, but I will get into a program because I am driven to make this my career.
P.s. Any advice is greatly appreciated, Im mostly doing this all on my own.
(Sorry for the long post)


University: Arizona State
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.0(PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.15 (PTCAS)
GRE: V-150 Q-150 AW-4

Extra-Curric: Professional AMA Motocross/ supercross racer, Trainer, Community hiking/mountain bike trail work, High school mountain bike team ride leader, ASU cycle and triathalon member, Cpr cert

Volunteer: 100+ observation hours

Applying: Every Arizona program, Touro (Nevada), Regis, UofU

Acceptances: n/a

Rejections: n/a

Interviews: n/a
 
Indiana University Class of '13
Major: BS in Biology, minor in Animal Behavior
BM in Music Performance: Oboe
Cumulative GPA: 3.67
Pre-req GPA: 3.5 - 3.6
Undergrad GPA: 3.63
Post-Bacc GPA: 4.0

GRE: 158 V 159 Q 4.5 AW

Observation: 41 Inpatient, 50 Outpatient, hoping to get at least 20 in acute care before October

Extra-curricular/Honors/Work: Counselor/Instructor for Blue Lake International Orchestral Program, Private Oboe Instructor, Dean's List, various music volunteer activities, current occupation: Server (and thus bring forth the jokes of employment after majoring in music +pity+ )

Applying: IUPUI, UIndianapolis, Bellarmine, Western Kentucky, Washington University of St. Louis

Interviews: UIndy (11/21), IUPUI (12/5), Bellaramine (12/16, declined)

Waitlisted: IUPUI (12/10, 26th), WUSL (11/6, rank 3)

Accepted: UIndy (11/25), WUSL (12/12)

Attending: UIndy!!!!!

Very excited to be in the class of 2018 🙂
 
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University: Western Washington University
Major: Kinesiology (Pre-PT)
Overall GPA: 3.29
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.5
GRE: 152V, 153Q, 4.5 AW
Extra-Curric: Currently working in corporate wellness as an Exercise Physiologist. Worked as a PT Aide for ~2 months prior to my job as an EP after I graduated in December 2013. Worked as an Injury Rehabilitation Assistant to an ATC while at WWU (general student population, not athletes)performing musculoskeletal evaluations and helping patients with exercises. Worked as a certified personal trainer at the campus rec center at the same time working with students and faculty. I was also in the weightlifting club at WWU and competed as a strength athlete.
Observation: 373 outpatient in 4 clinics, 80 inpatient skilled nursing
Applying: University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, Eastern Washington University, George Fox University, University of Montana, Samuel Merritt, St. Augustine (San Marcos), Mount St. Mary, San Diego State University, Western U, Regis, Rosalind Franklin, University of New England

Acceptances:
Rejections: Samuel Merritt
Interviews: Rosalind Franklin 11/22 (declined), UNE 1/16 (Declined), Regis (Interview waitlist)

I am really hoping I can make up for my low GPA with my essays, letters of rec, and experience. I want this so bad!!! I'm extremely anxious to get my apps out so I can start getting some responses.
 
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Urseth727 said:
Let me just start by saying that this forum is amazing! I am so glad I have found it because I have learned alot from here. I know on paper my stats are very bad but I do have quite the story to tell. I just do not know if I will get my chance to tell it this go around. I am already signed up for classes that start next week to replace my C's.

My first few years at ASU I was only there to have school as a back up plan.
I have raced professional motocross since 2007 and I had complete focus on that.
The level of dedication it takes to compete at this level is extraordinary, it is the equivalent to MLB, NFL, NBA when comparing other sports (meaning there is nothing higher, better)
It was extremely difficult trying to juggle school and professional athlete, so school took the hit!
I was making great money and thought gettings C's in courses would get me through college.

Long story short I didnt have much guidance but when I found out there was a minimum gpa requirement, I started kickin butt and was on the Deans list my last 4 semesters. Those first few years killed me though!!

Motocross is my first passion but I am ready for a new chapter in life and PT is amazing! I absolutely love the idea of helping others as a career!
Most likely I will have to get my stats up, but I will get into a program because I am driven to make this my career.
P.s. Any advice is greatly appreciated, Im mostly doing this all on my own.
(Sorry for the long post)


University: Arizona State
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.0(PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.15 (PTCAS)
GRE: V-150 Q-150 AW-4

Extra-Curric: Professional AMA Motocross/ supercross racer, Trainer, Community hiking/mountain bike trail work, High school mountain bike team ride leader, ASU cycle and triathalon member, Cpr cert

Volunteer: 100+ observation hours

Applying: Every Arizona program, Touro (Nevada), Regis, UofU

Acceptances: n/a

Rejections: n/a

Interviews: n/a
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Yay ASU!! I went there too!! I am applying to some of the same schools with lower stats too so hopefully we get some sun devil good luck lol
 
UWEC
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.94
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
Extras: Manager of campus Fitness Center, Anat lab TA, Kines TA, Kines Club, Pre PT club Officer, ROM exercises with paraplegic, amateur baseball, Campus Rec Imtramurals(softball, flag football, basketball), Mountain biking and half marathons, NACSM Conference(s), WIRSA, High school baseball S&C coach, Rec emergency response team, Fitness Center Exercise Programmer (Trainer minus the certification), Kelly Starrett faithful, Recreation Intern
Volunteer Hours: 97 total - several varieties of out/in
GRE: V 154 Q 154 AW 4.0

Applying: UW Madison for ED - If declined I hope to send via PTCAS to UW milwaukee, UW LaCrosse, Concordia, Carroll, FGCU, and maybe a few others.

Interview:

Rejected:

PS: This is such a cool thread! - 48 pages of post later......
 
Western New England University
Major: Health Sciences Minor: Chemistry
Overall GPA: 3.39
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3-3.6 depending on Program (3.52 PTCAS)
Extras: Resident Adviser this will be my third year, member of Varsity Men's lacrosse team for 2.5 years, Student athlete advisory committee for 1.5 years, America Reads tutor at local elementary school, work in contest management in athletic department
Volunteer Hours: 183 total( 45 in acute care hospital, 90 inpatient rehab hospital, 48 outpatient)
GRE: 151V 151Q 4.0W

Applying: University of Maryland Baltimore, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Marshall U, George Fox U, George Washington U, Touro U in Nevada, Midwestern U Glendale, Franklin Pierce Both campuses, Nova Southeastern, Drexel U, University of Miami, University of New England, Marymount U

Interview:

Rejected:

I have OK stats so I am casting a really wide net to help my chances. Have a LOR from a current director of admissions at a DPT program I am not applying too so I am hoping that helps. Good Luck Everyone!
 
Hey all,

So I'm getting ready to finish my PTCAS application, and I was wondering if anyone else applying/already in a PT program could give me some advice about shadowing. I currently have 110 shadow hours in 1 Outpatient Clinic; however, I plan on getting some more shadow hours during the next month for Inpatient. If I submit my application now, and continue to update my PT hours for the next month, will PT schools see the hours I originally submitted right when I send everything in or do they not look at applications until the Firm Application Date when everything must be turned in for specific schools? I know that having only 1 clinic in outpatient might affect my PT application, and I wanted some information on when schools actually check the PT hours completed if they are on a Firm Application Date.

Thanks in advance, and good luck to everyone else applying!
 
Holy crap, I finally get to post here! 🙂

University of California, Berkeley
Major: Integrative Biology
Overall Undergrad GPA: 3.27
Pre-Req GPA: 3.29-3.77 (possibly 3.42-3.77 if two schools accept higher grades for repeats. Most schools are at 3.4-3.5).
Community/Work/Other: Dean's Honors (1 semester), communication assistant (work study), camp counselor, wildlife rehabilitation volunteer, foster care volunteer, ran the anatomy enrichment program
Volunteer Hours: 81 wellness, 65 outpatient ortho, 39 inpatient hospital, 36 outpatient aquatic/pediatrics
GRE: V 160 Q 163 AW 4.5

Applying: (submitted PTCAS 8/8) CSULB, CSUN, CSUF, Regis, Elon, UMES, UNE, URI, Touro Nevada, UNTHSC (haven't applied yet)
 
I get to post now!!!

University: Colorado College
Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology with Distinction
Overall GPA: 3.66
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76
GRE: 155V 159Q 4.5AW

Extra-Curric/Work, Other: Microbiology research for 2 years (Got a publication out of it!), Student athletic trainer for 3 years, Health Professions club cabinet member, US soccer volunteer, Anatomy TA, Cell Bio Tutor, Dean's list for 2 years

Observation Hours: 1500+ Outpatient (Sports, ortho), 20 Inpatient sub-acute , 18 SNF

Applied: Regis U, CU Denver, Nova, Drexel U, Pacific U, U of New England, U of Indianapolis, Boston U

Acceptances: n/a

Rejections: n/a

Interviews: Drexel U 10/3 (woah that was quick!)
 
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Western New England University
Major: Health Sciences Minor: Chemistry
Overall GPA: 3.39
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3-3.6 depending on Program (3.52 PTCAS)
Extras: Resident Adviser this will be my third year, member of Varsity Men's lacrosse team for 2.5 years, Student athlete advisory committee for 1.5 years, America Reads tutor at local elementary school, work in contest management in athletic department
Volunteer Hours: 183 total( 45 in acute care hospital, 90 inpatient rehab hospital, 48 outpatient)
GRE: 151V 151Q 4.0W

Applying: University of Maryland Baltimore, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Marshall U, George Fox U, George Washington U, Touro U in Nevada, Midwestern U Glendale, Franklin Pierce Both campuses, Nova Southeastern, Drexel U, University of Miami, University of New England, Marymount U

Interview: Midwestern U Glendale

Rejected:

I have OK stats so I am casting a really wide net to help my chances. Have a LOR from a current director of admissions at a DPT program I am not applying too so I am hoping that helps. Good Luck Everyone!
 
University of California, Los Angeles
Major: Physiology
Overall Undergrad GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 3.69
Extra-Curric/Work: Patient Care Coordinator at university clinic; Supervisor for health advocate/tutoring club; Emergency room volunteer
Volunteer Hours: 200 multi-disciplinary outpatient clinic; 100 inpatient; full time physical therapy aide with expected 2000 hours
GRE: V 159 Q 163 AW 4.5

Applying: Chapman University (August 2015), CSUN, CSUF, Mt. St. Mary's, USC, UCSF/SFSU, Western University,

Interview:

Rejected:
 
I e-summit my application on August 1st, and everything was verified on PTCAS this past Thursday or Friday.I got an email on Monday that they have received my application and got an email from them yesterday morning inviting me for an interview.Hope this helps, I was very surprised I heard back this early. Hope you guys hear something soon!
 
Wayne State University
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.45
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7-3.8
Extras: President and Treasurer of multiple clubs, Youth mentor, participant in intramural sports leagues, work full time as real estate agent, study abroad in Belize, recently published in research article for work in virology
Volunteer Hours: 130 total(12 acute, 20 outpatient, 10 home care, 40 in patient, 8 neuro rehab, 20 peds, 20 ortho)
GRE: 146V 144Q 3.5W (will be retaking in September)

Applying (applying in October): Wayne State University, Oakland University, Grand Valley State University, Central Michigan University, University of Michigan-Flint, Midwestern U Glendale, Rosalind Franklin

Interview:

Rejected:

Can someone please tell me if I am competitive or if I have a chance to get into any PT program? I know my GPA isn't strong, but I did very well in my pre-reqs. Also, my overall is bad because I have to work full time for my family. I have been very stressed about this application process. I absolutely love this field and just want to get started in this career choice. I have strong LORs and a very good essay. Please let me know what you think. If you are familiar with the above schools please also tell me if you think I have a shot. Lastly, feel free to suggest any other schools that I may have a chance of being accepted too.
 
University:Suffolk C.C, Adelphi University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.5 from Suffolk ; 3.9 Adelphi University (Including about 15 credits of graduate courses)
Pre-Req GPA: Not sure, sorry (Trouble logging into PTCAS)
GRE: 149 V, 156 Q, 4 AW

Extra-Curric: College Hockey, High School Hockey Coach
2.5+ Years PT Aide experience

Volunteer: Various Arthritis foundation events, LLS Fitness Coach, community events for my PT office.

Acceptances: Franklin Pierce (NH), LIU Brooklyn (With scholarship)

Rejections: Stonybrook, SUNY Upstate, Mercy,

Waitlisted: Slippery Rock, Chatham, Sage,

Interviews: Stony Brook, SUNY Upstate, Mercy, LIU Brooklyn

Attending: FPU (NH)

So I've used these forums every now and then through the application process so I figured I'd share some of my stats.
Although I didn't get into my first choice (SB), then my next choice (SUNY Upsate) I'm very happy where I'm at. It's not an easy process but if you catch a wide enough net and work hard in school, getting accepted can be done! Goodluck to all PT students and PT Students-to-be!
 
Hartwick College '15
Major: Biology and Religious Studies Minor: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.88
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8-3.9
Science GPA: 3.8-3.9
GRE: 157V, 157Q, 5.0 AW

Observation Hours: 315 outpatient (PT Aide), 50 skilled nursing facility - subacute, 50 school/pediatric, hoping to gain some inpatient hospital experience this year.
Work/Community/Extra-Curricular: Cross Country captain, Habitat for Humanity volunteering & Vice President of club, Chemistry & Biology Tutor, Peer Leader for freshman intro course, Neuroscience Lab Assistant work-study, Running Counselor at high school running camp, undergraduate research (immunology).

Applying: I will be taking a year off after undergrad and applying next cycle (sorry if it's annoying that I'm posting this here now). Currently have my heart set on applying early decision to either UC Denver or UT Chattanooga. Still need to visit a few more programs and make some decisions!
 
PTCAS just finished calculating my GPA so I'm going to repost

UC Irvine '09
Major: Business Economics
Overall GPA: 3.59
Pre-Req GPA: 3.86
GRE: 410V, 740Q, 4.0 AW
Observation: 200+ outpatient, 70 skilled nursing, currently doing pediatrics
Extra Curricular: Intramural basketball & softball, Orange County Rescue Mission volunteer, Karate for All volunteer (help teach karate to mentally disabled kids), church volunteer

Applying : Puget Sound, U of Washington, CSUN, USC, Western, NYU, UNLV, UCF, Northern Arizona, LIU, CSU Fresno, Nazereth, West Coast, Touro Nevada
 
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My stats:
University: American Public University
Major: Political Science (was law school bound)
Overall GPA: 3.52
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8ish
GRE: Low, 143ish on both
Extra-Curric: The International Diplomacy Club, International Brain Injury Association, Brain Injury Association of Florida, Ohana-Multiculural Student Club, Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society, and Political Science Scholar.
Volunteer/ Observation Hours: 241

Applied: University of St. Augustine-Flex, UNTHSC, D'youville College, Duke University, George Washington University, Loma Linda University, Lynchburg College, Marymount University, Midwestern University-Glendale, Nazareth College of Rochester, New York Institute of Technology, Nova Southeastern University-Tampa (Hybrid), Shenandoah University, Thomas Jefferson University, Touro College-Manhattan, University of South Florida, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, and West Coast University.

Extra: The International Diplomacy Club, International Brain Injury Association, Brain Injury Association of Florida, Ohana-Multicultural Student Club, Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society, Public Health-Group Mentoring, and Political Science Scholar.

Interviews: University of St. Augustine-Flex (9/06)
 
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University: Coastal Carolina
Major: Biology (second undergraduate degree, non-traditional), Business Management (First undergraduate degree, terrible GPA which is reflected in my low overall), MBA w/ Finance Emphasis
Overall GPA: 3.17
Pre-Req GPA: 3.78
Post-Bach GPA: 3.93
Graduate GPA : 3.69
GRE: 161 Verbal, 159 Quant, 4.5 AW
Observation: 250 outpatient ortho, 100 inpatient hospital, 35 lymphedema clinic, 70 skilled nursing
Extra Curricular: Nationally registered EMT (several hundred hours on a 911 ambulance), BBB Biology Honors Society, President's list (4.0) this past spring, pre health club, crossfit coach.


Applying: MUSC, University of South Carolina, Andrews. Bradley, Drexel, Duke, Hampton, Husson, Mercer, Nova SE Ft. Lauderdale, Central Arkansas, Univ. Maryland - Eastern Shore, Regis, Rosland Franklin, Univ. Tenn. Health Science Center, Western Carolina, Wingate, Winston-Salem, MGH, Northern Arizona University.

All supplementals done except for Husson and MUSC, Husson doesn't even start reviewing till January so plenty of time to get that in.

Interviews:

Acceptances:

Rejected:

Attending:

Any encouraging words are welcomed! I FINALLY get to post here, this is an accomplishment in itself!
 
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My stats:
University: American Public University
Major: Political Science (was law school bound)
Overall GPA: 3.52
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8ish
GRE: Low, 143ish on both
Extra-Curric: The International Diplomacy Club, International Brain Injury Association, Brain Injury Association of Florida, Ohana-Multiculural Student Club, Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society, and Political Science Scholar.
Volunteer/ Observation Hours: 241

Applied: University of St. Augustine-Flex, UNTHSC, D'youville College, Duke University, George Washington University, Loma Linda University, Lynchburg College, Marymount University, Midwestern University-Glendale, Nazareth College of Rochester, New York Institute of Technology, Nova Southeastern University-Tampa (Hybrid), Shenandoah University, Thomas Jefferson University, Touro College-Manhattan, University of South Florida, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, and West Coast University.

Extra: The International Diplomacy Club, International Brain Injury Association, Brain Injury Association of Florida, Ohana-Multicultural Student Club, Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society, Public Health-Group Mentoring, and Political Science Scholar.

Interviews: University of St. Augustine-Flex (9/06), Loma Linda University (9/26)
 
IMO, you'll go wherever you want as long as you don't blow the interview. Your stats and career as a paramedic are impressive. I thought my GRE score was great for PT school (although I was scoring near you on powerpreps).

bubbadoo said:
University: UT-Austin
Major: Biochemistry
Overall GPA: 3.32
Last 60 GPA: 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: 3.48-3.72 (depending on school)
Post-Bach GPA: 3.88
GRE: 165 Verbal, 165 Quant, 5.0 AW
Observation: 91 outpatient, 42 inpatient rehab hospital, some still in the works...
Extra Curricular: Nationally registered EMT-P, genchem/orgo/biochem tutor for 1.5 yrs, ~10,000 clinical/e-med/hospital hours while working as medic in military, worked as teaching lab assistant for two years, worked as chemist in public health lab for 2 years, worked as lab assistant in chemistry research lab during undergrad, marathon runner and IM triathlete

Applying: UTMB, Texas State, Duke, Arcadia, UW, UNE, UK-Lexington, UM-Missoula, UV -> hitting "send" on September 8th.

Interviews:

Acceptances:

Rejected:

Attending:

Kinda kicking around the idea of adding a few schools...any recommendations? I want to put a couple of "safety" schools in there, but I'm not really sure how to go about picking a "safety" DPT program, or if there even is such a thing for DPT.
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I can't believe I can finally post here!

University: Elon University
Major: Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.59
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.3 depending on the school (PTCAS 3.17)
GRE: 156 V, 157 Q, 4.0 AW
Observation Hours: 64.08 outpatient
Extra Curricular: varsity dance team, feature twirler, SAAC representative, Presbyterian Student Fellowship, Alpha Xi Delta, FPC middle school youth volunteer, special olympics, Church of the Brethren workcamps, buddy break, Elonthon, Little Pink Houses of Hope, physiotherapy research in multiple cities in Ireland, Elon youth dance/cheer coach

Applied: Simmons (7/4), MGH (8/11), Franklin Pierce (NH) (8/11), Shenandoah (8/11), Radford (8/11), Elon (8/11), Belmont (8/31), MUSC (8/15), Lynchburg (10/15)

Interviews:

Rejected:

Accepted:

I'm concerned about my low pre-req GPA (I should have taken medical leave after a serious concussion, and my GPA reflects it), but my essays are strong and I have fairly strong interview skills. Any words of encouragement are more than welcome!
 
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University: University of South Dakota
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.85 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.73 (PTCAS)
GRE: 153 V, 156 Q, 4.0 AW
Observation Hours: 134 (Outpatient, Inpatient, Nursing Home, Home Health, & Private Practice). Start working as a PT Tech in ~2 weeks.
Extracurricular: Student Athlete (Track & Field) - team captain for 3 years, summer internship (collegiate baseball team), Service Learning Projects (food pantry, welcome table, scrubs camp, American Heart Association, backpack program, SESDAC), Bible study leader/attender, Pre PT club, Susan G Komen Race for the Cure.

Applied: Belmont, Elon, Lynchburg, Marshall, Radford, Shenandoah, Wheeling Jesuit, Winston-Salem, UNC Chapel Hill, East Carolina, MUSC, St. Augustine FL (yet to submit).

Interviews:

Rejected:

Accepted:

Attending:

Best of Luck to Everyone & all future PTs!!!
 
UPDATE
I have an early decision interview at UTHSC in Memphis. I'm super excited!
GRE: Verbal-169, Q- 156
GPA: 3.85 according to PTCAS for both cumulative and prereq which is a weird coincidence.
Good luck to everyone else!
 
UPDATE

University: BYU
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA: 3.96
GRE: 160 Verbal, 161 Quant, 5.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Anatomy TA, Wilderness Survival TA, Editor for local Psychology Association website and newsletter, Capstone and Continuing research through my university in the field of Stress Psychobiology, graduated cum laude.

Volunteer: 35 inpatient, 150 outpatient clinic, 60 long term care facility

Applying: CU Denver, Pacific University, Eastern Washington, University of Washington, Idaho State University, Regis University, University of Utah

Interview: Early Decision - CU Denver (9/15)
 
UPDATE: second interview

Major: Biology (second undergraduate degree, non-traditional), Business Management (First undergraduate degree, terrible GPA which is reflected in my low overall), MBA w/ Finance Emphasis
Overall GPA: 3.17
Pre-Req GPA: 3.78
Post-Bach GPA: 3.93
Graduate GPA : 3.69
GRE: 161 Verbal, 159 Quant, 4.5 AW
Observation: 250 outpatient ortho, 100 inpatient hospital, 35 lymphedema clinic, 70 skilled nursing
Extra Curricular: Nationally registered EMT (several hundred hours on a 911 ambulance), BBB Biology Honors Society, President's list (4.0) this past spring, pre health club, crossfit coach.


Applying: Baylor-Army, MUSC, University of South Carolina, Andrews, Bradley, Drexel, Duke, Hampton, Husson, Mercer, Nova SE Ft. Lauderdale, Central Arkansas, Univ. Maryland - Eastern Shore, Regis, Rosalind Franklin, Univ. Tenn. Health Science Center, Western Carolina, Wingate, Winston-Salem, MGH, Northern Arizona University, UNLV.


Interviews: University of Maryland Eastern Shore (9/12), Rosalind Franklin (10/11...had a 9/19 invites but deferred it)

Acceptances:

Rejected:

Attending:
 
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My stats:
University: American Public University
Major: Political Science (was law school bound)
Overall GPA: 3.52
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8ish
GRE: Low, 143ish on both
Extra-Curric: The International Diplomacy Club, International Brain Injury Association, Brain Injury Association of Florida, Ohana-Multiculural Student Club, Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society, and Political Science Scholar.
Volunteer/ Observation Hours: 241

Applied: University of St. Augustine-Flex, UNTHSC, D'youville College, Duke University, George Washington University, Loma Linda University, Lynchburg College, Marymount University, Midwestern University-Glendale, Nazareth College of Rochester, New York Institute of Technology, Nova Southeastern University-Tampa (Hybrid), Shenandoah University, Thomas Jefferson University, Touro College-Manhattan, University of South Florida, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, and West Coast University.

Extra: The International Diplomacy Club, International Brain Injury Association, Brain Injury Association of Florida, Ohana-Multicultural Student Club, Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society, Public Health-Group Mentoring, and Political Science Scholar.

Interviews: University of St. Augustine-Flex (9/06), Loma Linda University (9/26), Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences (9/06, declined)

Same interview dates. I had a feeling about this lol...
 
UPDATE!

University of California, Berkeley
Major: Integrative Biology
Overall Undergrad GPA: 3.27
Pre-Req GPA: 3.29-3.77 (possibly 3.42-3.77 if two schools accept higher grades for repeats. Most schools are at 3.4-3.5).
Community/Work/Other: Dean's Honors (1 semester), communication assistant (work study), camp counselor, wildlife rehabilitation volunteer, foster care volunteer, ran the anatomy enrichment program
Volunteer Hours: 81 wellness, 65 outpatient ortho, 39 inpatient hospital, 36 outpatient aquatic/pediatrics
GRE: V 160 Q 163 AW 4.5

Applying: (submitted PTCAS 8/8) CSULB, CSUN, CSUF, Regis, Elon, UMES, UNE, URI, Touro Nevada, UNTHSC (haven't applied yet)

Interviews: UMES (9/12) - got a phone call on 8/26
 
University: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (May 2012) Worked for about a year, then went back for prereqs at a local cc.
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.25 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.48 (PTCAS)
GRE: 151 V, 151 Q, 3.0 AW
Observation Hours: 400 (inpatient), 165 (day rehab), 350 (outpatient as rehab tech)
Extracurricular: undergraduate research for 1.5 years, psych tutor, biology tutor, anatomy TA

Applied: Northwestern, UIC, UKentucky, Elon, Midwestern-DG, Lynchburg, (supplementals not done yet: UWashington, MGH)

Interviews:

Rejected:

Accepted:
 
Ohio State University
Major: HDFS
Overall GPA: 3.97
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
Extras: rugby team and exercise science club
Volunteer experience: 130 hours outpatient (3 different facilities including a sport medicine) 10 hours inpatient (skilled nursing facility)
GRE: (update)V 153 Q 159 AW 4.0 (plan on taking it again was so nervous only got 2 hours of sleep)

Not sure what kind of schools I should apply to. I have two recommendations from PTs and one from a teacher. My extras are very limited because the time I spent playing rugby. If anyone could give me an idea of how competitive my application is, I would appreciate it.
 
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Nick88893 said:
Ohio State University
Major: HDFS
Overall GPA: 3.97
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
Extras: rugby team and exercise science club
Volunteer experience: 130 hours outpatient (3 different facilities including a sport medicine) 10 hours inpatient (skilled nursing facility)
GRE: estimated V 153 Q 159 AW haven't received yet (plan on taking it again was so nervous only got 2 hours of sleep)

Not sure what kind of schools I should apply to. I have two recommendations from PTs and one from a teacher. My extras are very limited because the time I spent playing rugby. If anyone could give me an idea of how competitive my application is, I would appreciate it.
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You're competitive enough to get into a top 20 program if you want. The only thing I'd suggest is to get some more hours inpatient or at a rehab hospital. Additionally, GRE is strong, but you can improve on your verbal and it depends on if your AW is >4. I wouldn't worry too much about the extras since you're an athlete. If you like OSU definitely apply there because it's cheaper and a great program.
 
AP191 said:
Update!!!

University: UIC
Major: Neuroscience
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5-3.6 depending on Program (3.51 PTCAS)
Extras: Worked as a research assistant and as an information analyst at a hospital.
Volunteer Hours: 520 total(100 inpatient, 150 home health, 270 outpatient)
GRE: 152V 152Q 4.5W

Applying: Chapman University, Drexel University, Governors State University, Lynchburg College, Midwestern University-Glendale, Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, Shenandoah University, Thomas Jefferson University, Touro College- Manhattan, Touro University Nevada, University of New England, Duquesne University, Marymount University, Franklin Pierce University

Interview: Midwestern University-Glendale- 9/19

Rejected:

Hopefully this year it pans out. Good luck to everyone!!!
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have you heard from Touro-NY yet?
 
Georgia Southern University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.35
Pre-Req GPA: 3.27 PTCAS, 3.3+ depending on schools
Extras: D1 Baseball scholarship (4 years), Exercise Science club 3 years, Private pitching instructor, Worked as a wheelchair assistant in ATL airport one summer
Volunteer experience: 3300+ hours outpatient (PT Tech at high volume clinic, 58 at different clinic) 20 hours inpatient (hospital)
GRE: (update)V 149 Q 154 AW 4.0 (should I take again?)

I applied ED to Armstrong Atlantic State University, I am currently waiting to hear back for the USA January class. I got rejected from 7 schools last cycle (2 interviews). Since then I have reported 18 hours of A's on my application and racked up a year of experience at a clinic. If I do not get into AASU, then I will be applying to Emory, North GA, Mercer, GA State, Georgia Regents, UK, UF, MUSC. I want to come up with at least 3 more. How much do I need to improve my application?
 
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign '14
Major: Interdisciplinary Health
Overall GPA: 3.51
Pre-req GPA: 3.2
GRE: 157 V 156 Q 4.5 AW
Observation: 105 outpatient, 60 inpatient
Exta-Curric: pre-pt club, kinesiology research assistant, student intern at health center, sorority leadership position, volunteer at nursing home, dean's list (3 semesters), graduated with honors

Applying: Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern DG, Midwestern Glendale, UIC, Governors State, Nova Southeastern
Interviews: Midwestern Glendale (9/19 or 10/31, haven't decided which date yet)
Accepted: N/A
 
How was everyone notified about interviews at Midwestern? Email?
 
SouthernSlingin'PT said:
Georgia Southern University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.35
Pre-Req GPA: 3.27 PTCAS, 3.3+ depending on schools
Extras: D1 Baseball scholarship (4 years), Exercise Science club 3 years, Private pitching instructor, Worked as a wheelchair assistant in ATL airport one summer
Volunteer experience: 3300+ hours outpatient (PT Tech at high volume clinic, 58 at different clinic) 20 hours inpatient (hospital)
GRE: (update)V 149 Q 154 AW 4.0 (should I take again?)

I applied ED to Armstrong Atlantic State University, I am currently waiting to hear back for the USA January class. I got rejected from 7 schools last cycle (2 interviews). Since then I have reported 18 hours of A's on my application and racked up a year of experience at a clinic. If I do not get into AASU, then I will be applying to Emory, North GA, Mercer, GA State, Georgia Regents, UK, UF, MUSC. I want to come up with at least 3 more. How much do I need to improve my application?
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I would retake your GRE, if you have time/money to do so. It'll make you more competitive, especially since you can't bring up your overall GPA much by taking more classes.
 
Kuhdaytee said:
I would retake your GRE, if you have time/money to do so. It'll make you more competitive, especially since you can't bring up your overall GPA much by taking more classes.
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Yeah I'd take the GRE again for sure. How did you study for your current score? If it was half heartily, really buckle down and give it another go. A solid five weeks of intense prep could really help you. Use Magoosh and Manhattan Prep Quant books.
 
*UPDATE*
Acceptances: Georgia Regents (12/2/2014), Georgia State, Emory University

I will be attending Emory 🙂!

Interviews: Georgia Regents (10/17/2014), Emory (1/23/2015), Georgia State (1/24/2015)

Georgia Institute of Technology
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Overall GPA: 3.33
Pre-req GPA: 3.45 PTCAS self reported (3.4-3.6 depending on the school)
GRE: 166 V 163 Q 4.5 AW
Observation: 120 outpatient (60 ortho, 30 pediatric, 30 hand therapy), 30 LTAC
Work/Extras: Founder and owner of fire hoop and circus props making company (9/2012 to present), group fitness program manager and instructor (6/2012 to present), founder and president of flow and circus arts club (1/2013 to present)
Applying: Emory, Duke, Georgia State, GRU, University of Florida

Note: Currently taking Anatomy, which is the only major pre-req I'm missing. Not sure if this will hurt me or not, but the explanation is I did not decide on PT until last fall and my school just started offering it this semester.

My overall GPA and science and math GPA is low due to engineering courses. Looking back, I definitely could have a much higher GPA if I had chosen another major, but I made sure to emphasize in my essays the skills this rigorous program has taught me that will make me a successful PT and I have heard (though not counting on) the programs close to Georgia Tech (Emory, GSU, Georgia Health) recognize that. PTCAS also categorized a lot of my BMED courses incorrectly and I emailed them about that so hopefully it'll be corrected. I did pretty well in the GRE, I'm confident in my essays and my recommendation letters should be very good (PT, Professor, Supervisor). I'm also confident in my interviewing abilities as I do all the hiring, interviewing and auditioning for the group fitness program at Georgia Tech. I don't have a lot of extracurriculars but the three that I do list take up most of my time. I am very committed to them as I hold high positions and have held those positions for a long time, and I have a lot to say about the things I've learned. I think I did not apply to as many schools as most people who have posted, but my first choice is Emory and Georgia Health Sciences is my backup, and wow is it expensive to apply to so many. I know my weaknesses and will focus on my strengths. If you have any recommendations or comments on how competitive my application is, I would incredibly appreciate it!

Thank you and good luck everyone!
 
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