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I'm a non traditional student so this will be a bit different from other posts above...

BS: Virginia Tech, Animal and Poultry Sciences
BS GPA: 2.77
Post Bac GPA: 3.86 (took anatomy, physics, and statistics here)
MS: Virginia Tech, Dairy Science, planned graduation date May 2015 (my area of research is antibiotic resistance and its proliferation, so more of a pubic health focus, with classes like immunology and pathogenic bacteriology)
MS GPA: 3.81
GRE: 167 V 154 Q 5.0 AW

PreReq GPA: 3.48 (currently retaking chemistry to bump this up)

Work experience: 3 yrs in poultry genetics research, 3 yrs in antibiotic resistance research & last year I worked full time, attended grad school full time, and completed my thesis study (needless to say I didn't sleep much). This year I'm a full time grad student on a merit based assistantship.

3 pending publications, 3 published abstracts. TA for Animal Anatomy & Physiology lab (2 credit lab w/actual dissection of pig/sheep/cow). TA for a professional development class as well (helping teach undergrads how to write professionally and construct resumes etc.)

Shadowing hours: 120 outpatient, 24 skilled nursing, 8 inpatient (neuro) (it was difficult to fit in shadowing hours while working full time, but I think this will be adequate)

Applied to: USC (South Carolina), Radford, Lynchbug, Shenandoah, Marymount (MD), George Washington, UMD-Baltimore, UMES, Sacred Heart, Marshall

Interviews: George Washington (11/21)

Rejections: n/a

Acceptances: n/a
 
heaq12 said:
I'm a non traditional student so this will be a bit different from other posts above...

BS: Virginia Tech, Animal and Poultry Sciences
BS GPA: 2.77
Post Bac GPA: 3.86 (took anatomy, physics, and statistics here)
MS: Virginia Tech, Dairy Science, planned graduation date May 2015 (my area of research is antibiotic resistance and its proliferation, so more of a pubic health focus, with classes like immunology and pathogenic bacteriology)
MS GPA: 3.81
GRE: 167 V 154 Q 5.0 AW

PreReq GPA: 3.48 (currently retaking chemistry to bump this up)

Work experience: 3 yrs in poultry genetics research, 3 yrs in antibiotic resistance research & last year I worked full time, attended grad school full time, and completed my thesis study (needless to say I didn't sleep much). This year I'm a full time grad student on a merit based assistantship.

3 pending publications, 3 published abstracts. TA for Animal Anatomy & Physiology lab (2 credit lab w/actual dissection of pig/sheep/cow). TA for a professional development class as well (helping teach undergrads how to write professionally and construct resumes etc.)

Shadowing hours: 120 outpatient, 24 skilled nursing, 8 inpatient (neuro) (it was difficult to fit in shadowing hours while working full time, but I think this will be adequate)

Applied to: USC (South Carolina), Radford, Lynchbug, Shenandoah, Marymount (MD), George Washington, UMD-Baltimore, UMES, Sacred Heart, Marshall

Interviews: George Washington (11/21)

Rejections: n/a

Acceptances: n/a
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When did you send your apps, by the way? I'm still waiting to hear from George Washington. Your GRE scores are awesome!
 
DjT3kN said:
When did you send your apps, by the way? I'm still waiting to hear from George Washington. Your GRE scores are awesome!
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I sent in my apps for everything except Marshall in early September...I applied to Marshall September 30 because I started freaking out that I wasn't going to get in anywhere...

... and then I heard from GWU on October 2
 
I am so elated that I finally get to post on here.. I am a non-trad and this is my third application cycle.

Major: Exercise Science w/ concentration in Aquatic Therapy
Overall GPA: 3.09
Pre-Req GPA: 3.19
GRE: 149 V, 151 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Aquatic Therapy, Meals on Wheels, Exercise Physiology Club, Personal Trainer, CDC wellness center volunteer, worked throughout undergrad as well.

Volunteer: 6300 hours as a PT Tech in 3 different sites (2 outpatient, one hospital), 115 volunteer inpatient hours

Applied: UMES, Nova SE, UNE, Touro University Nevada, Pacific University, AT Still, Western U

Acceptances: Touro University Nevada!!
 
ataystrz said:
I am so elated that I finally get to post on here.. I am a non-trad and this is my third application cycle.

Major: Exercise Science w/ concentration in Aquatic Therapy
Overall GPA: 3.09
Pre-Req GPA: 3.19
GRE: 149 V, 151 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Aquatic Therapy, Meals on Wheels, Exercise Physiology Club, Personal Trainer, CDC wellness center volunteer, worked throughout undergrad as well.

Volunteer: 6300 hours as a PT Tech in 3 different sites (2 outpatient, one hospital), 115 volunteer inpatient hours

Applied: UMES, Nova SE, UNE, Touro University Nevada, Pacific University, AT Still, Western U

Acceptances: Touro University Nevada!!
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Congrats! I'm glad you finally got in.... if you don't mind me asking, what happened the previous two cycles? Just wondering how many schools you applied to before. I, only, ask as this is my 2nd app cycle and I'm worried that I may not get in anywhere again even though I applied to 15+ schools this time around.
 
Major: Sports Medicine
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.35
GRE: 151 V, 150 Q, 4.0 AW
Extracurricular Activities: Pi Kappa Phi fraternity (secretary for 3 semesters), Gamma Sigma Alpha national Greek academic honor society, my academic departments club, and Worked 15 hours a week on-campus senior year.
Experience: 550 hours at 3 outpatient clinics (currently working as a PT tech)

Applied: Lynchburg, Shenandoah, Radford, Nova southeastern, University of Tennessee HSC, Wingate, Armstrong Atlantic State, Marshall

Interviews: University of Tennessee HSC (11/21)

Rejections: N/A

Acceptances: N/A
 
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University: University of North Texas

Major: BS Biology, Chemistry minor

Overall GPA: 3.54
Last 60 GPA: 3.6
Pre-req GPA: 3.6

GRE: 149:Q 152:V 4:W

Extra-Curricular: Pre-PT Club President (currently), Pre-PT Club Secretary, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Deans List, Persian Student Society, Tactical Athlete Training Club, Pre-Pharmacy Club President + Treasurer (back when that's what I thought I wanted to do haha!), Student Government Association Freshman Intern

PT Experience Hours: 300+ in outpatient (working as tech currently), 64 in another outpatient, 152 in geriatric fitness facility (internship); Total: 500+

Applied: UNTHSC (#1 pick), UTMB, UTSW, UMHB, TTUHSC, ASU, TNU, Marymount in Virginia, Hampton in Virginia

Interviews: UNTHSC (Nov. 6), TTUHSC (Sept. 26), Angelo State U, TNU (they don't do interviews, but I got into "round 2")

Rejected: N/A

Accepted: TTUHSC (Oct. 11)
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Congrats on getting an interview for your #1 choice... How and and when did UNT notified you about your interview and when did you submit your application?
 
DjT3kN said:
Congrats! I'm glad you finally got in.... if you don't mind me asking, what happened the previous two cycles? Just wondering how many schools you applied to before. I, only, ask as this is my 2nd app cycle and I'm worried that I may not get in anywhere again even though I applied to 15+ schools this time around.
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Thank you! Trying to keep this short, my wife was in OT school at Colorado state university the first year I applied so I sent applications into Regis and CU. Those schools are tough to get into but I figured I'd give it a shot. Last year, I applied to a bunch of programs (~10) but some of those programs are hard to get into and I think I applied too late for the rolling admissions programs. Basically, this year I focused on getting my applications in early (e-submit 7/23) and applying to programs with rolling admissions.

As far as why I didn't get in... I think it was because of my low GPA and GRE scores, my GPA can be attributed to one poor year in college (3.6 last 60 hrs) and I only took the GRE once without studying- if I could do it over I would certainly retake the GRE. I'm sure everyone thinks their LOR's and Essays are solid but I think my experience and EC's are what stands out in my profile.
 
jorgehfdz72 said:
Congrats on getting an interview for your #1 choice... How and and when did UNT notified you about your interview and when did you submit your application?
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I got an email this morning from Felicity White asking me to call them at my earliest connivence. And when I called, Sean Bass said that they want to schedule an interview with me. My application was complete in early June.
 
ataystrz said:
I am so elated that I finally get to post on here.. I am a non-trad and this is my third application cycle.

Major: Exercise Science w/ concentration in Aquatic Therapy
Overall GPA: 3.09
Pre-Req GPA: 3.19
GRE: 149 V, 151 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Aquatic Therapy, Meals on Wheels, Exercise Physiology Club, Personal Trainer, CDC wellness center volunteer, worked throughout undergrad as well.

Volunteer: 6300 hours as a PT Tech in 3 different sites (2 outpatient, one hospital), 115 volunteer inpatient hours

Applied: UMES, Nova SE, UNE, Touro University Nevada, Pacific University, AT Still, Western U

Acceptances: Touro University Nevada!!
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When did you send in your supplemental app in? Im getting so frustrated, its been over 4 weeks and I called Mr. Wilson and he said he was out of the office for awhile and with all the jewish holidays they have been behind but he I should be hearing something soon. We have around the same stats so I'm crossing my fingers!
 
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University: University of Tennessee at Chattanogoa
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.65
Pre-Req GPA: 3.65
GRE: 153 (V) 150 (Q) 4 (AW)
PTCAS submitted: 9/25
Extra-Curric: 2 years of research on E-cigarette made into my departmental honors thesis.: 80 Outpatient, 20 Inpatient rehab hospital.
Applied: UTC(Early Decision-deferred to regular application), Belmont, UTHSC, Mercer, Bellarmine, Rosalind Franklin, UNE, Creighton

Interview: UNE (11/7)
Waitlisted-n/a
Rejected: n/a
Accepted: n/a

This is my first cycle applying. I am currently taking a gap year because I got married and wanted to let me wife finish school. Im super anxious waiting for someone to message me back. I want more interviews!! Anyone heard back from Creighton/ UTHSC
Good luck to everyone this cycle.
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Creighton(10/31), Mercer (11/15) UTHSC (11/21). Belmont emailed me and said that November dates were full and that they would look at applications again in December for January Interviews. =/
 
kjd404 said:
When did you send in your supplemental app in? Im getting so frustrated, its been over 4 weeks and I called Mr. Wilson and he said he was out of the office for awhile and with all the jewish holidays they have been behind but he I should be hearing something soon. We have around the same stats so I'm crossing my fingers!
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I received the 4 week email on 8/5 and wasn't notified until yesterday. I was getting frustrated too.. Im hoping you hear soon!
 
ataystrz said:
I received the 4 week email on 8/5 and wasn't notified until yesterday. I was getting frustrated too.. Im hoping you hear soon!
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Wow! it took them awhile to get back to you! I got my 4 week email 9/15….Congrats on the acceptance!
 
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

Rejections: n/a

Interviews: Drexel U 10/3, UNE 12/5

Acceptances: Drexel (with scholarship), Nova Southeastern
 
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University: University of North Texas

Major: BS Biology, Chemistry minor

Overall GPA: 3.54
Last 60 GPA: 3.6
Pre-req GPA: 3.6

GRE: 149:Q 152:V 4:W

Extra-Curricular: Pre-PT Club President (currently), Pre-PT Club Secretary, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Deans List, Persian Student Society, Tactical Athlete Training Club, Pre-Pharmacy Club President + Treasurer (back when that's what I thought I wanted to do haha!), Student Government Association Freshman Intern

PT Experience Hours: 300+ in outpatient (working as tech currently), 64 in another outpatient, 152 in geriatric fitness facility (internship); Total: 500+

Applied: UNTHSC (#1 pick), UTMB, UTSW, UMHB, TTUHSC, ASU, TNU, Marymount in Virginia, Hampton in Virginia

Wait listed: TNU (10/23; declined)

Interviews: UNTHSC (Nov. 6), TTUHSC (Sept. 26), Angelo State U (Feb.; declined)

Rejected: N/A

Accepted: TTUHSC (Oct. 11)
 
argu said:
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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

Rejections: n/a

Interviews: Drexel U 10/3, UNE 12/5

Acceptances: Drexel (with scholarship), Nova Southeastern
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Congrats!!! When did you submit your apps, by the way?.
 
University: Washington State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8 to 3.84 (Depending on Program)
Extras: TA'd for 300-level kines class, executive board for fraternity, coached youth basketball, worked ~15/hours a week, intramural sports
GRE: 154V 156Q 4.0 W

Applying: Eastern Washington University, University of Washington, University of Puget Sound

Interview:

Rejected:

Waitlisted:

Hopefully get into Eastern!
 
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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:
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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: Pittsburgh (10/24)

Rejections:

Interviews: UDelaware (10/17)
 
UPDATE!! INTERVIEWS!

University: Columbia University (class of 2014)
Major: Visual arts (pre-med/ biology concentration)
PTCAS overall GPA: 3.24
PTCAS prerequisite GPA: 2.92 (higher depending on program)
Upper division course GPA: 3.36
GRE: 160 V (84%)/ 157 Q (68%)/4.0 W (56%)

Extra-Curric: President of dance troupe, Arts relations chair for black students group consortium, head visual arts teacher for after school program, tutor for nonprofit organization.

Observation: 200+ in 2 different outpatient clinics

Applying: LIU, Columbia, Touro-manhattan (all mailed 9/30) ... Stony Brook, NYIT (mailed 10/7)

Interviews: Columbia (11/22), NYIT (12/5)
 
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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: Pittsburgh (10/24)

Rejections:

Interviews: UDelaware (10/17)
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Congrats on your Pitt acceptance! When did you submit your application to them?
 
UPDATE! ACCEPTANCE!!

University: UVA
Major: Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2 (ish) - depending on program. Also some extenuating circumstances with health and grades
Currently masters student at UVA in Exercise Physiology - GPA: 3.9
GRE: 166V 159Q 5.0W


Experience: Student Athletic Trainer for 2 years working with ATCs and PTs (1000+ hours), 300 hours in outpatient clinics, spent the summer in Tanzania volunteering with physical therapists in two different hospitals (120 hours, mostly inpatient).

Extras: Relay For Life Executive Board, Sorority chair person, Inter-Sorority Council mentor, other small volunteering/extracurricular activities

Applying: MUSC (early), Radford, VCU, Boston U, Elon, Emory, GW, Georgia State, Lynchburg, Marymount, ODU, Shenandoah, UMD-B, UNC, USC

Interview: Radford U. (Declined), GW (11/21), Elon (12/5)

Rejected: None

Acceptance: Lynchburg!
 
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University: University of Southern California
Major: Kinesiology, Psychology Minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.85 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.85 (PTCAS)
GRE: V 155, Q 155, AW 5.0

Extracurriculars: Alpha Phi Omega (150+ hours, still in progress), Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Chinese American Student Association, QuestBridge Scholars, Triathlon Club

Experience: Outpatient Ortho PT (688 hours, still in progress as PT Aide); Acute Peds/Outpatient Peds PT+OT (233 hours), Sports PT (240 hours as Student Athletic Trainer for USC W Volleyball and M+W Swimming and Diving); Sports Orthopedic Surgery (93 clinic hours, 33 surgeries), Strength and Conditioning (10+ hours, still in progress)

Applied: (mailed 9/30) USC, Columbia, MGH, BU, Stony Brook, Arcadia, Hunter, CSI

Interviews: Stony Brook (11/21), Columbia (1/16)

Acceptances:

**Currently trying to get an earlier date for Columbia interview since I'll be home in New York during November and December. We'll see if I get it!**
 
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University: University of Alaska Anchorage
Major: BS in Natural Sciences (pre health professions option) with a minor in Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.65
Pre-Req GPA: science 3.53 science and math 3.57
GRE: verbal 160 quant 157 AW 3.0 (woops....)
extra-curriculum: I've always worked at least 20 hours per week, so not much time for these. Volunteer/Observation: 110 hours in pediatrics clinic, including aquatic and home health; 60 more hours in a separate pediatric clinic; 30 acute care hospital hours in progress

Applied: University of St. Augustine Austin campus, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Eastern Washington University, Pacific University, University of Indianapolis, Mayo, Western Carolina University, Elon University, Regis University, Concordia University Wisconsin
Acceptances: RMUoHP!
Rejections: none
Interviews: Elon University (12/15), RMUoHP (10/27), Mayo (1/9)
 
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Interview Hold... :/


University: University of California, Riverside and a bunch of other CC's
Major: Political Science
Overall GPA: 3.04
Last (60 units) Post-bacc GPA: 3.72
Pre-Req GPA: 3.69
GRE: 146 (V) 150 (Q) 3.5 (AW) (retaking this at the end of Oct.)

Extra-Curric: NSC First Aid Certified, Amateur Muay Thai practitioner, Wheelchair Basketball volunteer organizer, Recruitment Ambassador for my fraternity, Wounded Warrior Project athlete participant

Volunteer: 236 In-patient, 80 Outpatient

Applied: CSUF; CSUN; Pacific; Shenandoah; Univ. of Ill at Chicago; Western; Youngstown; Boston Univ; Chapman; Nova (Ft. Laud); U Florida; U South Florida; WestCoast Univ; LIU-Brooklyn; Midwestern (Glendale and Downers Grove); NAU; Thomas Jefferson; Lynchburg; UNE

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: Midwestern - Glendale (Hold/Pending)
 
DjT3kN said:
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Interview Hold... :/


University: University of California, Riverside and a bunch of other CC's
Major: Political Science
Overall GPA: 3.04
Last (60 units) Post-bacc GPA: 3.72
Pre-Req GPA: 3.69
GRE: 146 (V) 150 (Q) 3.5 (AW) (retaking this at the end of Oct.)

Extra-Curric: NSC First Aid Certified, Amateur Muay Thai practitioner, Wheelchair Basketball volunteer organizer, Recruitment Ambassador for my fraternity, Wounded Warrior Project athlete participant

Volunteer: 236 In-patient, 80 Outpatient

Applied: CSUF; CSUN; Pacific; Shenandoah; Univ. of Ill at Chicago; Western; Youngstown; Boston Univ; Chapman; Nova (Ft. Laud); U Florida; U South Florida; WestCoast Univ; LIU-Brooklyn; Midwestern (Glendale and Downers Grove); NAU; Thomas Jefferson; Lynchburg; UNE

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: Midwestern - Glendale (Hold/Pending)
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Why is it hold/pending? but that's still good news. Do you know what date it would be for?
 
ashnicolee43 said:
Why is it hold/pending? but that's still good news. Do you know what date it would be for?
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I received a letter on the 24th saying that my application is on "hold" for interview. My resume will be presented to the admission committee throughout the app cycle and I may be granted an interview in the near future. So I'm basically "waitlisted" for an interview. Blah! :/
 
DjT3kN said:
I received a letter on the 24th saying that my application is on "hold" for interview. My resume will be presented to the admission committee throughout the app cycle and I may be granted an interview in the near future. So I'm basically "waitlisted" for an interview. Blah! :/
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Well I hope it works out and you get an interview soon!
 
DjT3kN said:
**UPDATE**

Interview Hold... :/


University: University of California, Riverside and a bunch of other CC's
Major: Political Science
Overall GPA: 3.04
Last (60 units) Post-bacc GPA: 3.72
Pre-Req GPA: 3.69
GRE: 146 (V) 150 (Q) 3.5 (AW) (retaking this at the end of Oct.)

Extra-Curric: NSC First Aid Certified, Amateur Muay Thai practitioner, Wheelchair Basketball volunteer organizer, Recruitment Ambassador for my fraternity, Wounded Warrior Project athlete participant

Volunteer: 236 In-patient, 80 Outpatient

Applied: CSUF; CSUN; Pacific; Shenandoah; Univ. of Ill at Chicago; Western; Youngstown; Boston Univ; Chapman; Nova (Ft. Laud); U Florida; U South Florida; WestCoast Univ; LIU-Brooklyn; Midwestern (Glendale and Downers Grove); NAU; Thomas Jefferson; Lynchburg; UNE

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: Midwestern - Glendale (Hold/Pending)
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They must not like political science majors because I have a BA in political science and got put on the wait list for an interview as well lol.
 
alaskagirl21 said:
Acceptances: RMUoHP!
Rejections: none
Interviews: Elon University (12/15), RMUoHP (10/27), Mayo (1/9)
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@alaskagirl21

How are you accepted to RMUoHP if you interviewed there yesterday? I know they do early decision but it doesn't seem you've done that because you applied to a bunch of other schools...
 
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BiffTheFlashRogers said:
Had a great interview with only 8 other students at Utica today. Really enjoyed the campus and what the program has to offer. The only deterrent is the massive price tag. At the end of the day, they called all eight of us back into the conference room and accepted all of us on the spot. Said it was the best group of applicants they've ever had at one interview session and that they'd never accepted people on the same day as their interview before, but they didn't feel a need to make us wait. Grateful for that. Huuuuge (Billy Fucillo HUUUUUUGE) sense of relief to be accepted somewhere so early. Gives me a ton of confidence going into Upstate Med and Stony Brook for interviews in November.
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BiffTheFlashRogers said:
Two acceptances in as many days. I could cry I'm so happy.
EVERYONE WITH AVERAGE-ISH STATS: YOU CAN MORE THAN MAKE UP FOR THEM WITH YOUR ESSAY, SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATIONS, AND INTERVIEW SKILLS. YOU HAVE HOPE.
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@BiffTheFlashRogers
This is seriously too awesome. :banana: :banana:
 
knj27 said:
@alaskagirl21

How are you accepted to RMUoHP if you interviewed there yesterday? I know they do early decision but it doesn't seem you've done that because you applied to a bunch of other schools...
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I didn't apply ED but I did submit before their soft deadline. They emailed me about a week and a half ago with an invitation to an early interview. I interviewed yesterday and 20 minutes after the interview was over they called to tell me that I was accepted.
 
alaskagirl21 said:
I didn't apply ED but I did submit before their soft deadline. They emailed me about a week and a half ago with an invitation to an early interview. I interviewed yesterday and 20 minutes after the interview was over they called to tell me that I was accepted.
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Nice! Some pretty good success for SDNers at getting accepted this month!

I think only @BiffTheFlashRogers has you beat for the title of fastest acceptance this cycle ha.
 
University: UCF
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.43 (according to UCF) 3.27 (according to PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.0 (PTCAS)
Extras: Worked as customer service rep for a grocery store for 4 years, and worked at the university rec center for 1 year, Undergraduate Physical Therapy Association Club Member, Sports and Exercise Science Club, President's list (4.0) one semester
Volunteer Hours: 100 total (100 outpatient pediatric unit, working on inpatient hours)
GRE: 146V 147Q 3.5W

Applying: University of Central Florida, Nova Southeastern University, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Saint Augustine, University of North Florida, University of South Florida

Interview: N/A

Rejected: N/A

Waitlisted: N/A

Acceptance: N/A

I know there is a lot of room for improvement in a few areas. Comments are suggested on the likelihood of getting into a DPT program.
 
mattyboy11 said:
University: UCF
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.43 (according to UCF) 3.27 (according to PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.0 (PTCAS)
Extras: Worked as customer service rep for a grocery store for 4 years, and worked at the university rec center for 1 year, Undergraduate Physical Therapy Association Club Member, Sports and Exercise Science Club, President's list (4.0) one semester
Volunteer Hours: 100 total (100 outpatient pediatric unit, working on inpatient hours)
GRE: 146V 147Q 3.5W

Applying: University of Central Florida, Nova Southeastern University, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Saint Augustine, University of North Florida, University of South Florida

Interview: N/A

Rejected: N/A

Waitlisted: N/A

Acceptance: N/A

I know there is a lot of room for improvement in a few areas. Comments are suggested on the likelihood of getting into a DPT program.
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Retake GRE. You and I have applied to most of the same places. I went to UNF's open house this week. There is definitely an emphasis on the science prerequisite GPA and verbal portion of the GRE. IMO, the school seems great and the faculty were unbelievably warm and inviting. The head of the program actually teaches like three classes. St. Augustine likes it when students come for a tour by the way. I did so last summer although I haven't applied there for the fall cycle, but am considering the spring cohort. They seemed to emphasize your personal statement.....which is honestly pretty cool if you seriously enjoy pt and understand why you are choosing it for a career. Since you're applying to Florida schools, you probably won't hear back for a while. Definitely normal for our range of schools. I believe Nova offers rolling acceptances though.
 
mattyboy11 said:
University: UCF
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.43 (according to UCF) 3.27 (according to PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.0 (PTCAS)
Extras: Worked as customer service rep for a grocery store for 4 years, and worked at the university rec center for 1 year, Undergraduate Physical Therapy Association Club Member, Sports and Exercise Science Club, President's list (4.0) one semester
Volunteer Hours: 100 total (100 outpatient pediatric unit, working on inpatient hours)
GRE: 146V 147Q 3.5W

Applying: University of Central Florida, Nova Southeastern University, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Saint Augustine, University of North Florida, University of South Florida

Interview: N/A

Rejected: N/A

Waitlisted: N/A

Acceptance: N/A

I know there is a lot of room for improvement in a few areas. Comments are suggested on the likelihood of getting into a DPT program.
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Do you have time to study for and retake the GRE? I don't feel like looking up the deadlines of any of these schools or if any do rolling admissions lol. The rolling admissions ones you'll be too late in the cycle (if you have any), but if you have schools with hard deadlines in december or january you may have a shot at sneaking a better GRE score in there before the buzzer. Having <4.0 AW will hurt you big time.
 
**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(declined), University of Maryland Baltimore (11/5),

Wait-listed: Nova Southeastern, Midwestern University Glendale, Touro U Nevada (Most likely declining),

Rejected:

Accepted: UMES(10/1)
 
University: University of Oklahoma
Major: Health & Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.83
Pre-Req GPA: 3.66
GRE: 156 V, 155 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Smoking Initiation Research, Board Member on Student Advisory Committee for HES major, Member of Health & Exercise Science Student Association, member of PT/OT Club, Vice-President of Crimson Beat (Hip Hop dance organization), "Be Fit" Volunteer at local elementary school

Volunteer: 80 Outpatient general ortho clinics, 30 Pediatric Home Health (ongoing), 10 Equine PT (ongoing)
Work: 500+ Outpatient general ortho clinic (ongoing) as PT Technician and Clinic Assistant

Applying: All regular decision, should be mailed 11/3 by PTCAS - Boston University, Emory, George Washington University, Regis, University of Kansas (if sup. app. comes in time after PTCAS, so TBD), U Southern California, UT Southwestern. Non-PTCAS - TWU (completed), UNTHSC (waiting on rec letters)

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: N/A
 
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knj27 said:
So you were working for a tobacco company trying to figure out new ways to get kids to start smoking? :cigar: :cigar:
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More like figuring out why college aged people start smoking. And it was specifically e-cigarette (or vapor) research! Nice emoji though; haven't seen that one used often!!
 
University: Michigan State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.81
Pre-Req GPA: 3.79
GRE: 148V 149Q 4.5AW (taken twice)

Extra-Curric: Pre-PT Club, NSCS, Golden Key Society, Student-Althlete Tutor

Observation: 300 hours outpatient (63 ortho and 237 neuro for senior internship) and 27 inpatient (mostly with oncology)

Applied: Northwestern, Midwestern - DG, Oakland, Wayne State, Central Mich, Grand Valley State, University of Mich - Flint

Acceptances: Northwestern!

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: Midwestern -DG (11/12) - Declined, Wayne State (1/09)

Been lurking through this forum throughout most of my undergrad! Any feedback/questions would be great.
 
BAKE84 said:
More like figuring out why college aged people start smoking. And it was specifically e-cigarette (or vapor) research! Nice emoji though; haven't seen that one used often!!
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I liked my version better. I think having a controversial EC activity is good, you have to do something to stand out from the rest of the applicants these days...
 
University: Ohio State
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.78
Pre-req GPA: 3.54
GRE: 158V 158Q 4.5AW

Extra Curric: Pre PT Club, Volunteer at Big Brother Big Sister, Volunteer in community

Observation: 105 hours--25 inpatient, 80 outpatient (2 settings)

Applied: NSU Fort Lauderdale, Youngstown State, UT Southwestern

Acceptances: NSU (placed my deposit today)

Rejections: N/A
 
University: Umass Amherst
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.52
Pre-req: 3.68
GRE: 152Q 156V 4AW

Extra Curric: Coached U8 soccer, Fraternity, Food bank, Disability office

Observation: 100 hrs outpatient

Applied: NSU Fort Lauderdale, NYIT, MGH, CSULB, CSU fresno

Interview: NYIT

Acceptance NSU (sent in depostit), NYIT (will decline)

Rejection: none

Tips for the interview
- Be cheerful
- Ask questions and be interested in the interviewer; they are human.
- Mention your unique passion
- If they ask you to come in for an interview you are already half way there.
You can do it.
 
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