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

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**UPDATE**
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(9/19), UMES(9/12)

Rejected:

Accepted:

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!
 
beikeon said:
I'm applying this cycle:

University: University of Arizona
Major: BS in Psychology and a minor in Pre-Health Studies
Overall GPA: 3.9
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.74ish depending on the classes.
GRE: 164 Verbal, 156 Quantitative, 5.0 Analytical Writing

Observation hours: 111 hours observing in a pediatric outpatient therapies clinic. My observation hours are probably the weakest part of my application as I was required to commit for at least 100 hours to the peds clinic, and then I had to leave for Seoul. I've been trying to find more observation hours here, but it's proving hard with working full time 9-5 (and PTs also working 9-5). I am hoping that my hundreds of hours of volunteering in hospitals helps in this area, as I've definitely come to learn what it's like to work with patients and medical professions in all areas.
Work Experience: I worked on-campus part time during a few of my semesters in undergrad. Currently a public school teacher with the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education.
Extra Curricular: I've volunteered/interned for a few hundred hours at various hospitals, including homeless departments, general hospital wards, and an emergency department with a county prison contract, all serving under-served populations (I used to want to go to med school). I've also served as a biology lab preceptor and was a member of the Muralcles service club. I also studied abroad at the National University of Singapore.

Applying to (likely): University of Washington, Northern Arizona University, Northwestern University, UPitt, UIC, Temple University, Drexel University, George Washington University...

(I'm applying to many schools partly because I'm too thorough for my own good, and partly because I don't know what problems may arise with apply from overseas later down the road. I do need to include a few more safety schools, though).
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Update:

Received interview invites from Drexel and the University of Delaware
 
University: Florida Gulf Coast University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.91
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE:150 Verbal/149 Quant/4.0 writing

Extra-Curric: 30 in-patient/out-patient shadowing hours, Pre-PT club

Volunteer: 300+ hours with 4 independent IRB research studies, 150 hours in various hospital duties

Acceptances: N/a

Rejections: N/a

Interviews: N/a

I also have a 2 semester internship with the Boston Redsox S&C team for my final 2 semesters of my undergrad. I know my GRE scores are poor, but I'm hoping that all of my other stats can help me out.
 
University: Lock Haven University

Major: Health Science Pre-Physical Therapy

Overall GPA: 3.47

Pre-Req GPA: 3.6ish

GRE: 149 Verbal 151 Quant 4.0 writing


Observation Hours: 230 Ortho Outpatient, 16 Acute Care, 15 Pediatric


Applying: DeSales, Thomas Jefferson, Armstrong Atlantic, Georgia Regents, U Miami, Nova SE, UCF, USF,


Acceptances: N/a


Rejections: N/a


Interviews: U Miami (Oct. 24)


Anyone else have an interview at Miami the same day?! Im also thinking about applying to USA, any suggestions?
 
University: University of Houston

Major: Psychology, Minor: Health

Overall GPA: 3.3ish

Pre-Req GPA: 3.3-3.4

GRE: Quant: 147 Qual: 156 Writing: 4

Observation hours: 102 Orthopedic 30 Inpatient

Acceptances: University of St. Augustine

Rejections: n/a

Interviews: University of St. Augustine
 
My Stats
University: University of Rhode Island
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.59
Pre-Req GPA: 3.65
GRE: 150 Q / 152 V / 4.0 Writing
Extra-Curric: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (Leadership position held), Homework Club (Homework volunteer helping at risk students at an inner-city elementary school), KRUP "Katrina Relief Urban Plunge" (Alternative spring break trip to New Orleans), The Good 5 Cent Cigar (Wrote for the school newspaper), Generation Church (Co-leader of Children's programs), URIDEAL: Research project working with inner-city individuals at a senior center: Tai chi and resistance training.
Volunteer/ Observation Hours: 400 outpatient + 10 at another outpatient + 21 at Spaulding Hospital in Boston in the limb loss/prosthetics and spinal cord injury clinics

Applying: University of Rhode Island, Boston University, Simmons College, and MGH Institute of Health Professionals

I know that my GRE scores are low…Anyone have any recommendations as to whether or not I should re-take them? Especially if you attend//attended or have applied to the same schools…Thank you!!

And the best of luck to everyone else too!
 
DPTBC2015 said:
My Stats
University: University of Rhode Island
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.59
Pre-Req GPA: 3.65
GRE: 150 Q / 152 V / 4.0 Writing
Extra-Curric: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (Leadership position held), Homework Club (Homework volunteer helping at risk students at an inner-city elementary school), KRUP "Katrina Relief Urban Plunge" (Alternative spring break trip to New Orleans), The Good 5 Cent Cigar (Wrote for the school newspaper), Generation Church (Co-leader of Children's programs), URIDEAL: Research project working with inner-city individuals at a senior center: Tai chi and resistance training.
Volunteer/ Observation Hours: 400 outpatient + 10 at another outpatient + 21 at Spaulding Hospital in Boston in the limb loss/prosthetics and spinal cord injury clinics

Applying: University of Rhode Island, Boston University, Simmons College, and MGH Institute of Health Professionals

I know that my GRE scores are low…Anyone have any recommendations as to whether or not I should re-take them? Especially if you attend//attended or have applied to the same schools…Thank you!!

And the best of luck to everyone else too!
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You'll probably be fine. Your extracurricular activities are good and your GPA is solid. Most PT applicants don't perform very well on the GRE. You may want to add an additional school or two instead of retaking.
 
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Tennessee Wesleyan College

Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Overall GPA: 3.83
Pre-req GPA: 4.0 (I have to take stats)
GRE: 147 V 150 Q 4.5 AW
Observation: ~600 outpatient (ortho, pediatric, sports, neuro, women's, OT ect), 20 in-patient
Work/Extras: Natural Science Club, Greek Life, Science Olympiad, Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, Student Ambassador for TWC, Freshman Orientation Leader, Studied Abroad, Alumni Rep for Sorority, Healthcare Volunteer, PT Tech, Hospital Tech, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Who's Who award, Alpha Chi National Honors Society, Published undergrad research, 5 independent research projects, Member of the Community Artists League, ect.

Applying: Wash U, Belmont, Duke, UK, KU, UT, Wichita State

Took my GRE three years ago when I had planned to go to grad school.... then I took the MCAT because I thought I wanted to be a doctor, until I worked at Benchmark Physical Therapy and the hospital... I realized the doctor-patient relationship is completely different than the PT-patient relationship. Anyways.... I plan on retaking the GRE this month. I've spoken with Wash U, Duke and Belmont and they don't think a Sept test is "too late" for the 2015 class. Here's to hoping I get in!

Good luck everyone!


Interview: Belmont Nov 21
 
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Hello All. I did not believe I would be replying to this sticky with positive news with my stats. However, I received the good news yesterday. Don't give up guys. If PT is what you love and see yourself doing, keep working on hard on improving yourself and good things will come.

CSU Fresno, Ca
Major: B.S. in Business Admin in Finance
Minor: A.A. in Liberal Arts
Overall GPA: 3.15 (upward trend)
Pre-req GPA: 3.2
UpperDiv GPA: 2.95
GRE: 150 V 152 Q 3.5 AW
Observation (at time of application): ~75 outpatient (private ortho), 40 in-patient (Trauma 1 hospital)

EC: 8 hours at sports event for company, 20 hours at cultural art museum (for marketing class)

Work/Extras: At time of application: Worked at private outpatient clinic as PT Aide for 2 months and worked at in-patient hospital as Rehab Aide for 1 month (still there now).
Past work: Worked 7 years for a corporation (one of the largest employers in town) while holding different titles throughout the years. (i.e. order picker, data entry, team lead, international sales)

Applied to (Fall 2013): Western U, CSU Fresno, Chapman (Jan 2015 start)

Interviews: CSU Fresno

Rejection: Western U (probably not meeting prereq), CSU Fresno (Per program director, UpperDiv GPA not over 3.0)

Accepted & attending: Chapman 9/8/14

I would not have been here without this forum. For a person that was new to the PT field and application process, you guys helped me tremendously. For that, I would like to thank the entire forum.
 
I also would like to add that I took 90% of the prereqs at a community college.
 
cdozaPT said:
University: Lock Haven University

Major: Health Science Pre-Physical Therapy

Overall GPA: 3.47

Pre-Req GPA: 3.6ish

GRE: 149 Verbal 151 Quant 4.0 writing


Observation Hours: 230 Ortho Outpatient, 16 Acute Care, 15 Pediatric


Applying: DeSales, Thomas Jefferson, Armstrong Atlantic, Georgia Regents, U Miami, Nova SE, UCF, USF,


Acceptances: N/a


Rejections: N/a


Interviews: U Miami (Oct. 24)


Anyone else have an interview at Miami the same day?! Im also thinking about applying to USA, any suggestions?
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I have an interview at university of Miami as well, but mine is on Oct. 3rd... Good luck on yours!
 
Update!!!

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, University of New England (not sure about date yet)
 
University: University of California at Los Angeles '14
Major: Physiological Science
Overall GPA: 3.73
Pre-Req GPA: 3.57
GRE: 160V 164Q 4.5AW

Extra-Curric/Work, Other: PT aide at a sports rehab outpatient clinic, private high school tutor, AHA-certified CPR/First Aid instructor, Kaplan TestPrep campus rep, president of my pre-health honor society/frat, nutrition&physical activity health educator for disadvantaged high schools (PHE), 1 year of research in a basic science lab studying bone morphogenetic proteins, Medical Mission to Belize

Observation Hours: 330 Outpatient private (Sports, ortho, geriatric), 71 outpatient hospital (ortho, neuro, geriatric), ~30 Inpatient acute , 47 SNF

Applied: Chapman, WesternU (Pomona), Mount St. Mary's, USC, UCSF/SFSU, Long Beach St., UDelaware, WashingtonU, Northwestern, U of Pittsburgh

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews:
 
**UPDATE**
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(9/19), UMES(9/12), UNE(10/3)

Rejected:

Accepted:

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!
 
knj27 said:
First post in here with my stats at the time of application. Now the waiting game begins!

University: Arizona State
Major: Biological Sciences
Overall GPA (PTCAS): 3.79
Pre-Req GPA: 3.87 - 3.92
GRE: 168V, 158Q, 5.0AW
Extras: Volunteering (2 months) then working (2 years) in a cancer lab at a not-for-profit research institute doing molecular/cellular biology including getting a small portion of my own funding, presenting some posters, one paper published and several more on the way in the next year. Also, missionary service in the UK, Arizona Board of Regents full-tuition scholarship as well other minor academic awards (small private scholarship, Dean's list, etc).
Observation Hours: ~120 (55 outpatient ortho at two different clinics, 25 inpatient neurorehab, 20 hand therapy, 20 inpatient acute planned).
Applied: NAU, UNLV, Midwestern Glendale, Franklin Pierce AZ

Crossin' my fingers like everyone else now haha... :nailbiting:
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I applied to UNLV and NAU as well. Here's to hoping you don't take my spot, cheers! I wish you luck. I feel like you are going to end up with 4 acceptances. What is your number 1 choice?
 
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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, UNLV, UCF, Northern Arizona, LIU, CSU Fresno, Nazereth, West Coast, Touro Nevada, URI, U of New England, Mayo, Nova, Seton Hall

Interviews: U of New England (10/3)
 
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UPDATE: ACCEPTANCE!!

My stats:

University: University of Georgia
Major: Nutrition Science
Overall GPA: 3.91
Pre-req GPA: 3.92
GRE: 155 (Verbal), 164 (Quantitative), 4.5 (Analytical)

Observation: 50 inpatient, 50 outpatient

Extracurricular: Guide Dog puppy raiser, Peer Nutrition Educator, Honors Fraternity, Special Olympics, Animal Shelter volunteer

I'm applying early decision to North Georgia, and if not accepted will apply to GA state, Mercer, GRU, and Armstrong.

Interview: North Georgia 9/5/14

Accepted and Attending: North Georgia 9/12/14

Can't wait to start!!!
 
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University: State University of New York College at Oneonta

Major: Human Biology, Pre-PT concentration.

PTCAS cGPA: 3.40

Pre-req GPA: Depending on the school, ~3.3-3.5+, 3.34 PTCAS

GRE Scores: 159 V, 156 Q, 3.5 AW / 161 V, 152 Q, 4.0 AW

Extracurricular: BeFIT Fitness Club- CoFounder/Running Director, Saratoga Stryders Men's Racing Team (Compete in/train for everything from 5k's through marathons), Volunteer at various road races throughout the year in my area, Beta Beta Beta Bio National Honor Society, Anatomy & Physiology Teaching Assistant, Pre-Health Club, Hall Government E-Board, Intramural Soccer, Summer Camp Unit Leader (summer work), Certified Archery Instructor.

Volunteer/Shadowing Hours: 108 total (70 outpatient private practice, 30 pediatrics at an elementary school, 8 inpatient at a rehab hospital).

Letters of Rec: 1 from my A&P professor, 3 from PT's (one in peds, who owns their own outpatient practice, one who works in an outpatient hospital site).

Applying: SUNY Upstate, Stony Brook, Sage, SUNY Downstate, Franklin Pierce (NH), MCPHS, Drexel, Duquesne, UCONN, Univ. of New England, Shenandoah, Marymount.

Rejected: N/A

Interviews: University of New England (10/3)

Accepted: N/A
 
Banana1234 said:
UPDATE: ACCEPTANCE!!

My stats:

University: University of Georgia
Major: Nutrition Science
Overall GPA: 3.91
Pre-req GPA: 3.92
GRE: 155 (Verbal), 164 (Quantitative), 4.5 (Analytical)

Observation: 50 inpatient, 50 outpatient

Extracurricular: Guide Dog puppy raiser, Peer Nutrition Educator, Honors Fraternity, Special Olympics, Animal Shelter volunteer

I'm applying early decision to North Georgia, and if not accepted will apply to GA state, Mercer, GRU, and Armstrong.

Interview: North Georgia 9/5/14

Accepted and Attending: North Georgia 9/12/14

Can't wait to start!!!
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Do you know how many applicants they accepted Early Decision? I just had an interview today at UNG but didn't apply ED (I just applied really early). So I was just wondering if there were a good amount of spots still open?
 
ACCEPTED!!!

University: James Madison University

Major: Exercise Science, Minor: Biology

Overall GPA: 3.40

Pre-Req GPA: 3.64

GRE: verbal 156, quant 155, writing 5.0

Extra-Curric: Personal Trainer and Operations Supervisor at university recreation center

Volunteer: 850 hours outpatient (paid), 20 hours inpatient acute hospital, 7 hours inpatient SNF

Acceptances: Virginia Commonwealth University

Going to: Virginia Commonwealth University

Who else got accepted to VCU for class of 2018? So excited for next summer!
 
jessicaz said:
Do you know how many applicants they accepted Early Decision? I just had an interview today at UNG but didn't apply ED (I just applied really early). So I was just wondering if there were a good amount of spots still open?
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I'm not sure how many were accepted, but I was in the first round of interviews and there were 20 other people being interviewed. Since the class size is 30, there should be at least 9 spots open, but probably more!
 
Banana1234 said:
I'm not sure how many were accepted, but I was in the first round of interviews and there were 20 other people being interviewed. Since the class size is 30, there should be at least 9 spots open, but probably more!
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Oh okay thanks! Well congrats!!🙂
 
Finally hit submit! Good luck everyone!

Clemson University
Major: Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Minor: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.94
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 159 V, 156 Q, 4.5 AW

Extra-Curric/Work/Other: Undergraduate Research, Women's Varsity Rowing, Club Swimming, Equine-Assisted Therapy, Pre-Allied Health Club, University Lifeguard and Tutor
Observation Hours: ~100 outpatient (ortho/peds/geriatric/aquatic/neuro), 40 inpatient (ortho/geriatric/wound)

Applying: MUSC, Duke, Washington U, Elon, Mercer
 
jjs6067 said:
ACCEPTED!!!

University: James Madison University

Major: Exercise Science, Minor: Biology

Overall GPA: 3.40

Pre-Req GPA: 3.64

GRE: verbal 156, quant 155, writing 5.0

Extra-Curric: Personal Trainer and Operations Supervisor at university recreation center

Volunteer: 850 hours outpatient (paid), 20 hours inpatient acute hospital, 7 hours inpatient SNF

Acceptances: Virginia Commonwealth University

Going to: Virginia Commonwealth University

Who else got accepted to VCU for class of 2018? So excited for next summer!
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Congratulations! You found out so quickly!! Did you apply ED?
 
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), currently doing inpatient( acute)
GRE: (update)V 153 Q 159 AW 4.0 (plan on taking it again was so nervous only got 2 hours of sleep)

Applying: Ohio State, University of Chicaho Illinois, Cleveland State, Pacific University, MGM institute of health professions, Duke, Chapman, Northern Arizona, Florida, Puget Sound, Pittsburgh, University of Washington

I have two recommendations from PTs and one from a teacher. My extras are very limited because the time I spent playing rugby. I was wondering if anyone knows if I have any chance on making it in into any of these schools. Your feedback will be much appreciated . (Posted earlier before I had GRE scores and knew what schools I'm applying to)
 
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), currently doing inpatient( acute)
GRE: (update)V 153 Q 159 AW 4.0 (plan on taking it again was so nervous only got 2 hours of sleep)

Applying: Ohio State, University of Chicaho Illinois, Cleveland State, Pacific University, MGM institute of health professions, Duke, Chapman, Northern Arizona, Florida, Puget Sound, Pittsburgh, University of Washington

I have two recommendations from PTs and one from a teacher. My extras are very limited because the time I spent playing rugby. I was wondering if anyone knows if I have any chance on making it in into any of these schools. Your feedback will be much appreciated . (Posted earlier before I had GRE scores and knew what schools I'm applying to)
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Your stats are awesome! I wouldn't bother retaking the GRE if I were you. That's a good score, especially with such a high GPA.
 
kle0008 said:
Your stats are awesome! I wouldn't bother retaking the GRE if I were you. That's a good score, especially with such a high GPA.
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I just feel like I could get a much higher score, didn't get to multiple questions on math section and I was so tired that I couldnt retain more than a sentence on the reading comprehension.
 
Any advices for University of Miami interview? Loosing my hair of stress here
 
University: University of Wyoming
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.526
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4 ish (depending on different pre-reqs for different schools)
GRE: Verbal: 151 Quant: 150 Written: 4.0

Extra-Curric: I joined PEK toward the end of last semester (Kind of a health sciences national fraternity), I volunteer from time to time at my wife's classroom (elementary school teacher) helping kids with school work and conducting science experiments, and Journal Club.

Volunteer: 254 outpatient, working on grabbing some inpatient hours.

Other: Spent 4 years in the USAF as a medic, worked in several different settings (no PT settings though).

Applying to: Regis, U of Colorado, Northern Arizona, Eastern Washington, North Dakota, Rocky Mountain University of Health Sciences, Utah, and Creighton. (This list might be reduced by a few schools)

This is my first post here. I would love some feedback and thoughts on the competitiveness of my application! GPA is ok, but clearly not amazing... same with GRE . I'm hoping that solid essay's and my past military experience might help. Again, any comments are much appreciated!
 
bluesareblack said:
University: University of Wyoming
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.526
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4 ish (depending on different pre-reqs for different schools)
GRE: Verbal: 151 Quant: 150 Written: 4.0

Extra-Curric: I joined PEK toward the end of last semester (Kind of a health sciences national fraternity), I volunteer from time to time at my wife's classroom (elementary school teacher) helping kids with school work and conducting science experiments, and Journal Club.

Volunteer: 254 outpatient, working on grabbing some inpatient hours.

Other: Spent 4 years in the USAF as a medic, worked in several different settings (no PT settings though).

Applying to: Regis, U of Colorado, Northern Arizona, Eastern Washington, North Dakota, Rocky Mountain University of Health Sciences, Utah, and Creighton. (This list might be reduced by a few schools)

This is my first post here. I would love some feedback and thoughts on the competitiveness of my application! GPA is ok, but clearly not amazing... same with GRE . I'm hoping that solid essay's and my past military experience might help. Again, any comments are much appreciated!
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Just wanted to say thanks for your service, and good luck!!
 
bluesareblack said:
University: University of Wyoming
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.526
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4 ish (depending on different pre-reqs for different schools)
GRE: Verbal: 151 Quant: 150 Written: 4.0

Extra-Curric: I joined PEK toward the end of last semester (Kind of a health sciences national fraternity), I volunteer from time to time at my wife's classroom (elementary school teacher) helping kids with school work and conducting science experiments, and Journal Club.

Volunteer: 254 outpatient, working on grabbing some inpatient hours.

Other: Spent 4 years in the USAF as a medic, worked in several different settings (no PT settings though).

Applying to: Regis, U of Colorado, Northern Arizona, Eastern Washington, North Dakota, Rocky Mountain University of Health Sciences, Utah, and Creighton. (This list might be reduced by a few schools)

This is my first post here. I would love some feedback and thoughts on the competitiveness of my application! GPA is ok, but clearly not amazing... same with GRE . I'm hoping that solid essay's and my past military experience might help. Again, any comments are much appreciated!
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Your experience as a medic in the military is really going to stand out. I can almost assure you that you will get in somewhere. The GRE is a little low but it's not below a 300 which is key. You'll be alright! I'd actually add one or two more schools instead of reducing it. Better safe than sorry.
 
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ACCEPTANCE

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: A.T. Still (9-16-14)

Rejections: n/a

Interviews: A.T. Still (9-12-14)

For all the underdogs out there, I am living proof there is hope for us!!
 
University: California State University, Long Beach

Major: Athletic Training

Overall GPA- 3.57 (PTCAS)

Pre-Req GPA: can range from 3.31-3.72 depending on the school

Science GPA: 3.31

GRE: V-142 Q-145 AW-4

Extra-Curric: Athletic Training intern/ rehab intern for the Chicago Bears Football club during their training camp/ Preseason (also assisted a regular season game during the 2nd week when we played the 49ers), 4 clinical rotations in the athletic training room (859 hours), CSULB Vietnamese Student Association, Sport's medicine club

Clinical hours:

Outpatient-150
Inpatient - 52
Home health aide- 230
Professional Football- 52

Applied: ROSALIND FRANKLIN, University of New England, LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY, Midwestern -GLENDALE, Midwestern- Downer's grove, Shenendoah University, Thomas Jefferson University

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: n/a

Interviews: University of New England 10/3/14

Weak GRE Scores, but hoping my experiences can make up for it!
 
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I'm with Urseth727- DO NOT give up, there is definitely hope for the underdogs, I am also living proof! 😛

University: University of Minnesota
Major: Sport Management
Overall GPA: 2.96 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 2.93 (PTCAS)
GRE: V-149 Q-150 AW-4

Extra-Curric: Division one athlete, volunteer team manager (junior & senior year), NASM certified personal trainer, youth sports coach & gymnastics coach

Volunteer: 160 observation hours

Applied: A.T. Still (early decision)- this was the only school I applied to this year after getting rejected from all 8 schools I applied to last year due to low GPA and too many prerequisites to fulfill. ATSU was my first choice, so I planned to initially only apply here as an early decision candidate, and then if I would have been rejected, I was going to apply to other schools but that won't be necessary anymore! 😀

Acceptances: A.T. Still! THRILLED!

Rejections: n/a
 
Kinal002 said:
I'm with Urseth727- DO NOT give up, there is definitely hope for the underdogs, I am also living proof! 😛

University: University of Minnesota
Major: Sport Management
Overall GPA: 2.96 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 2.93 (PTCAS)
GRE: V-149 Q-150 AW-4

Extra-Curric: Division one athlete, volunteer team manager (junior & senior year), NASM certified personal trainer, youth sports coach & gymnastics coach

Volunteer: 160 observation hours

Applied: A.T. Still (early decision)- this was the only school I applied to this year after getting rejected from all 8 schools I applied to last year due to low GPA and too many prerequisites to fulfill. ATSU was my first choice, so I planned to initially only apply here as an early decision candidate, and then if I would have been rejected, I was going to apply to other schools but that won't be necessary anymore! 😀

Acceptances: A.T. Still! THRILLED!

Rejections: n/a
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Yea man you give people hope for real. I scared taking my GRE , I not good at time test.
 
Urseth727 said:
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ACCEPTANCE

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: A.T. Still (9-16-14)

Rejections: n/a

Interviews: A.T. Still (9-12-14)

For all the underdogs out there, I am living proof there is hope for us!!
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I like how did you study for your GRE?? If I may ask? because I am taking mine on October
 
University: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ‘14
Major: B.Sc in Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.49
Pre-Req GPA: 3.35
GRE: 152V 151Q 4.0AW

Extra-Curric/Work, Other: Undergraduate Research Assistant in two different molecular muscle and stem cell physiology labs (1 publication, 1 pending, and some other abstracts and posters), Cross-Country/track club 4 years, personal trainer

Observation Hours: 105 Total, 80 outpatient (clinic, home-care), 20 inpatient (retirement home)

Applied: NAU, Elon, Drexel, Belmont, Mayo, Husson, U Washington (still considering), UCSD (app hasn’t opened yet)

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews: Mayo (11/14)
 
University: Northern Illinois University
Major: Pre Physical Therapy/Health and Human Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.94
Pre Req GPA: 3.85
GRE: 159 Verbal, 154 Quantative, 4.5 on the writing
extracurricular: Division 1 athlete on track and xc team, Volunteer at a local hospital at the front desk, Mentor to an at risk middle school student, and Feed my starving children
Observation Hours: 111 (35 ish out patient, around 50 inpatient, 16 in a subacute setting, and 15 in a hippotherapy clinic)
Applied: NIU, UW-Lacrosse, Mayo, Iowa, St. Ambrose, Western Carolina, Missouri State
Interviews: Missouri State (on 9/13), Mayo (on 10/24)
So, I'm new to this website... I'm kind of nervous because I still have two pre req classes withstanding (Physiology and Physics II) that I'm enrolled in now... Does that hurt my chances of getting into some schools?? Do my stats look good enough to get into one of these schools?? I had my Missouri State interview last weekend, and I'm not sure I did the best at it.. How heavily are interviews weighed? I was very nervous so I'm not sure what they thought of me. Also, if anyone has had history with these programs and know how the interviews are set up I would love to know.
 
xcgirl93 said:
I'm kind of nervous because I still have two pre req classes withstanding (Physiology and Physics II) that I'm enrolled in now... Does that hurt my chances of getting into some schools?? Do my stats look good enough to get into one of these schools??
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For outstanding pre-reqs, it just depends on the school. Many will allow a max of 2 to be outstanding at time of application, but you would just have to find out what the schools policy is. For the two that you have interviews at I assume 2 is acceptable or they probably wouldn't be interviewing you.

Your GPA is well above average for most programs and your GRE is a bit above average for most programs. You will be just fine. 🙂
 
xcgirl93 said:
University: Northern Illinois University
Major: Pre Physical Therapy/Health and Human Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.94
Pre Req GPA: 3.85
GRE: 159 Verbal, 154 Quantative, 4.5 on the writing
extracurricular: Division 1 athlete on track and xc team, Volunteer at a local hospital at the front desk, Mentor to an at risk middle school student, and Feed my starving children
Observation Hours: 111 (35 ish out patient, around 50 inpatient, 16 in a subacute setting, and 15 in a hippotherapy clinic)
Applied: NIU, UW-Lacrosse, Mayo, Iowa, St. Ambrose, Western Carolina, Missouri State
Interviews: Missouri State (on 9/13), Mayo (on 10/24)
So, I'm new to this website... I'm kind of nervous because I still have two pre req classes withstanding (Physiology and Physics II) that I'm enrolled in now... Does that hurt my chances of getting into some schools?? Do my stats look good enough to get into one of these schools?? I had my Missouri State interview last weekend, and I'm not sure I did the best at it.. How heavily are interviews weighed? I was very nervous so I'm not sure what they thought of me. Also, if anyone has had history with these programs and know how the interviews are set up I would love to know.
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I have two pre-reqs that I'm currently taking this semester as well...All the schools I'm applying to, except CSUN. let you have 1 or 2 pre-reqs up until the start of school (so you can have 1 or 2 in the spring semester as well). With a good GPA, I think they don't really count it against you since they figure you probly won't get a bad grade in those courses.
 
Your stats look great. You should be looking good. It depends on the school, but most schools don't mind a couple of prereqs left. The head of admissions that I spoke with several times said that doesn't effect your application at all provided you don't have more outstanding than the school max. I am still taking statistics and biology II. I think with most places, barring a total disaster in the interview it isn't that important if you have really good stats. Schools differ of course, but you look strong.
 
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)

Accepted: CU Denver (9/18)

Attending: CU Denver

Pretty Quick turnaround on that one. Glad I didn't have to wait long to hear back from them! Now I can finally sit back and freak about my first semester anatomy class that is apparently a nightmare. haha (but seriously)
 
UPDATE: INTERVIEW/Whoa, I had a really old, inaccurate list of places I applied on this.
University: State University of New York College at Oneonta

Major: Human Biology, Pre-PT concentration.

PTCAS cGPA: 3.40

Pre-req GPA: Depending on the school, ~3.3-3.5+, 3.34 PTCAS

GRE Scores: 159 V, 156 Q, 3.5 AW / 161 V, 152 Q, 4.0 AW

Extracurricular: BeFIT Fitness Club- CoFounder/Running Director, Saratoga Stryders Men's Racing Team (Compete in/train for everything from 5k's through marathons), Volunteer at various road races throughout the year in my area, Beta Beta Beta Bio National Honor Society, Anatomy & Physiology Teaching Assistant, Pre-Health Club, Hall Government E-Board, Intramural Soccer, Summer Camp Unit Leader (summer work), Certified Archery Instructor.

Volunteer/Shadowing Hours: 108 total (70 outpatient private practice, 30 pediatrics at an elementary school, 8 inpatient at a rehab hospital).

Letters of Rec: 1 from my A&P professor, 3 from PT's (one in peds, who owns their own outpatient practice, one who works in an outpatient hospital site).

Applying: SUNY Upstate, Stony Brook, Sage, SUNY Downstate, Franklin Pierce (NH), Duquesne, Univ. of New England, Marymount, Utica College, Dominican, LIU-Brooklyn, Seton Hall.

Rejected: N/A

Interviews: University of New England (10/3) Utica College (10/16)

Accepted: N/A
 
have you heard anything from LIU yet?
BiffTheFlashRogers said:
UPDATE: INTERVIEW/Whoa, I had a really old, inaccurate list of places I applied on this.
University: State University of New York College at Oneonta

Major: Human Biology, Pre-PT concentration.

PTCAS cGPA: 3.40

Pre-req GPA: Depending on the school, ~3.3-3.5+, 3.34 PTCAS

GRE Scores: 159 V, 156 Q, 3.5 AW / 161 V, 152 Q, 4.0 AW

Extracurricular: BeFIT Fitness Club- CoFounder/Running Director, Saratoga Stryders Men's Racing Team (Compete in/train for everything from 5k's through marathons), Volunteer at various road races throughout the year in my area, Beta Beta Beta Bio National Honor Society, Anatomy & Physiology Teaching Assistant, Pre-Health Club, Hall Government E-Board, Intramural Soccer, Summer Camp Unit Leader (summer work), Certified Archery Instructor.

Volunteer/Shadowing Hours: 108 total (70 outpatient private practice, 30 pediatrics at an elementary school, 8 inpatient at a rehab hospital).

Letters of Rec: 1 from my A&P professor, 3 from PT's (one in peds, who owns their own outpatient practice, one who works in an outpatient hospital site).

Applying: SUNY Upstate, Stony Brook, Sage, SUNY Downstate, Franklin Pierce (NH), Duquesne, Univ. of New England, Marymount, Utica College, Dominican, LIU-Brooklyn, Seton Hall.

Rejected: N/A

Interviews: University of New England (10/3) Utica College (10/16)

Accepted: N/A
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