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

[DocBallerina]

Undergrad: UW-Madison
Major: French
Overall GPA: 3.0
Pre-req GPA: 3.2
GRE: 570V, 460Q, Writing 4.5
Extra-curriculars: Yearbook Editor-in-chief, HS dance team coach, Semi-professional Football dance team member
Volunteer: 30 hours outpatient sports rehab, 20 hours in patient nursing home PT, 40 hours OT (school district, hospital in patient
Applied to: UW-Milwaukee, UW-LaCrosse, UTEP, St. Augustine
Attending: St. Augustine!

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[hope to be DPT]

University:Texas A&M University-- Corpus Christi
Major:Kinesiology (Chemistry and Biology Minor)
Overall GPA:3.838
Pre-Req GPA:4.0
GRE: taking it next month

Extra-Curric:Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre-Professional Health Honor Society), Beta Beta Beta (Biological Sciences Honor Society), Colleges Against Cancer, Kinesiology Club, and Relay for Life-Survivor Committee Chairman

Volunteer: 400+ in various clinical settings, 100+ with Special Olympics, 100+ with American Cancer Society

just starting the application process.. wish me luck!! =)

 

[JMP226]

University: TCNJ from 05-07 Rutgers from 07-10
Major:Biological Science then Exercise Science & Sport Studies
Overall GPA: 3.3
Pre-Req GPA: 2.76, maybe slightly higher =(
GRE: 1220 (710 Quant, 510 Verbal)

Extra-Curric: costume designer on a dance team for a couple semesters, pharmacy technician for 2.5 years, aide at outpatient clinic for 8 months.

Volunteer: Interned 126 hours at the outpatient clinic before I got the job as an aide.

Applied: LIU, Touro, TJU, Franklin Pierce, Duquesne, Misericordia, Clarkson

I just submitted to PTCAS yesterday so I guess it'll be a while before I hear anything at all. After going through this forum I don't think I'll even get an interview anywhere!

 

[vapt]

University:Texas A&M University-- Corpus Christi
Major:Kinesiology (Chemistry and Biology Minor)
Overall GPA:3.838
Pre-Req GPA:4.0
GRE: taking it next month

Extra-Curric:Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre-Professional Health Honor Society), Beta Beta Beta (Biological Sciences Honor Society), Colleges Against Cancer, Kinesiology Club, and Relay for Life-Survivor Committee Chairman

Volunteer: 400+ in various clinical settings, 100+ with Special Olympics, 100+ with American Cancer Society

just starting the application process.. wish me luck!! =)

You need no luck at all. Your stats are superb..don't sweat a thing. Man this thread is more refreshing than the tired pay vs. dpt bs.............

 

[myzougrad]

Undergard: Missouri University
Major: Health Science
Overall G.P.A.: 3.77, Magna Cum Laude
Pre-req G.P.A.: 3.64
GRE: 830


Extra Curric: Mentoring Junior High students, Clean Stream, Decca, Phi Theta Capa, Tau Sigma, Health Professions Quality Committee, Phi Epsilon Kappa

Volunteer: Dance Marathon Committee Chair, Wheel Chair relay, Pediatric Hospital volunteer

Observation: Out patient, Nursing Home, Pediatric hospital

Applied: MSU, SBU, MU

Rejected: MSU

Waitlisted: MU

Accepted: MU

Waiting to hear: SBU

Going to MU. Even someone without great GRE can get accepted!!!!!

 

[odugirl]

Hey, I saw that you did Relay For Life, what was your involvement? and did you write about that in your essay? I Relayed too and I'm currently looking into the Midwestern U Arizona location.
Thanks!

Undergrad: Michigan State University
Major: Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology
(PTCAS) GPA: 3.46
Pre-req GPA: 3.20
GRE: 680(Q), 360 (V), 4.5 (W)

Extracurriculars: Alpine Ski Team, Relay for Life, Club & intramural Softball, University Activities Board, Philanthropy Chairman for sorority

PT Experiences: 200 hours outpatient orthopedic, 400 hours medical assistant in OB/GYN, 20 hours inpatient, 40 hours misc outpatient

Applying: Northwestern, Midwestern (downers grove), Regis, GVSU, Oakland, CMU, Wayne State, Vermont, IUPUI, University of Indy, U-WM

Acceptances: Midwestern, Grand Valley State University
Rejections: IUPUI, University of Indy, Central Michigan
Interviews: GVSU & Midwestern so far...haven't heard from anyone else


Good luck to everyone on their interviews and congrats on acceptances!

 

[odugirl]

Hey!! Congrats on your acceptance to St Augustine!!! I actually have similar GPA stats (overall 3.25, pre-req: 3.0). I was wondering if you could tell me when you applied and heard back? I'm in the application phase now, just waiting for those reference sheets the recommenders had to fill out.

Thank you SO much for your help, maybe I'll see you soon at school

Undergrad: UW-Madison
Major: French
Overall GPA: 3.0
Pre-req GPA: 3.2
GRE: 570V, 460Q, Writing 4.5
Extra-curriculars: Yearbook Editor-in-chief, HS dance team coach, Semi-professional Football dance team member
Volunteer: 30 hours outpatient sports rehab, 20 hours in patient nursing home PT, 40 hours OT (school district, hospital in patient
Applied to: UW-Milwaukee, UW-LaCrosse, UTEP, St. Augustine
Attending: St. Augustine!

 

[DocBallerina]

Hey!! Congrats on your acceptance to St Augustine!!! I actually have similar GPA stats (overall 3.25, pre-req: 3.0). I was wondering if you could tell me when you applied and heard back? I'm in the application phase now, just waiting for those reference sheets the recommenders had to fill out.

Thank you SO much for your help, maybe I'll see you soon at school

Thanks! I actually applied in December and received an interview invitation towards the end of the month. I interviewed February 2/26 and received a phone call that I got accepted 12 days later! (Those 12 days were awful!!!)
Best of luck to you and let me know if you have any other questions!

 

[DPT2013]

University: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Major: Kinesiology: Exercise Science-Clinical Science and Health Promotion
Overall GPA: 3.64
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3
GRE: Verbal: 410 Quant: 630 Writing Section: 4.5

Extra-Curric: Co-founder of PT/OT Club YA!...PolyFit, OC Marathon, Special Olympics...

Volunteer: about 700 hours...French Hospital in SLO, PT Clinics in Irvine (PT Aide for 1 year), Rehab Institute (pediatrics, neuro, geriatrics, aquatic therapy)

Applied: Mount St Marys, UCSF/SFSU, Northridge, CSULB, Chapman, NAU, Loma Linda

Denied: UCSF/SFSU (interviewed), NAU
Waitlisted: Chapman, Northridge (off waitlist)
Accepted: Mount st Marys, Loma Linda, Northridge (got off the waitlist), CSULB!!!!!!!!

I'm going to CSULB! Can't believe it is all working out after this LONG and TREACHEROUS waiting game.

 

[FLsurferDPT]

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[krunny]

Undergrad: UW-Madison
Major: French
Overall GPA: 3.0
Pre-req GPA: 3.2
GRE: 570V, 460Q, Writing 4.5
Extra-curriculars: Yearbook Editor-in-chief, HS dance team coach, Semi-professional Football dance team member
Volunteer: 30 hours outpatient sports rehab, 20 hours in patient nursing home PT, 40 hours OT (school district, hospital in patient
Applied to: UW-Milwaukee, UW-LaCrosse, UTEP, St. Augustine
Attending: St. Augustine!

Hey congrats on getting in! One question, I thought their minimum requirement to apply for the pre-reqs was a 3.5?

 

[DocBallerina]

I believe it's actually a 3.0, but I know St. Augustine looks at general grade trend as well, which is what served me well. They also interview and look at the whole person instead of just grades, so it worked in my favor that I had some experience in the workforce for a while and had really decided upon what I wanted to do. Let me know if you have other questions.

 

[Sophiberry]

Undergrad: Texas Tech
Major: General Studies in bio, chem, psyc
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-req GPA: 3.7
GRE: 460V, 6600Q, Writing 2.5
Extra-curriculars: mmmmm........nothing relevent
Volunteer: 60 hours outpatient sports rehab, 60 hours in patient
Applied to: TWU, TTUHSC
Interview: TTUHSC
Waitlisted: TTUHSC
Rejected: TWU
Attending: TTUHSC

 

[PiratePr3ntice]

Undergrad: Indiana University (Class 2007)
Major: Exercise Science - Kinesiology (Journalism major at first)

Overall GPA: 3.1
(I was working 2 jobs during my undergrad studies)
Pre-req GPA: 2.9

GRE: 360V, 400Q, Writing 5.0

Extra-curriculars: Filipino Student Association

Observation: 50 hrs Nursing home

PT Experience: 500+ Outpatient Clinic (Aide), 1000+ Inpatient Hospital (Rehab Aide)

Applied to (ranked): (1)UIC, (2)Rosalind Franklin University, (3) Midwestern University, (4)Northwestern University

Interview: Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern University

Waitlisted: Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern University

Rejected: UIC, Northwestern

Accepted: Rosalind Franklin! Just recieved email yesterday!

After applying 3 times after my undergrad, I finally got accepted in my 2nd choice school. The 6 month waitlist period was arduous and I had so many doubts in my mind if I was even cut out for PT. I did not have the most competitive GPA or GRE scores and I really thought I would have to endure another year of re-applying. I'm so happy that all these years have paid off. I worked with amazing therapists who instilled in me as much knowledge as they could regarding PT. They have encouraged me and told me over and over that this is the field where I belong. I definitely would not have been a competitive candidate if I hadn't immersed myself in this field through different settings. I feel blessed to have gotten a position at one of the top 10 health systems in the nation and not only did I learn a tremendous amount, but I also realized how much I truly want this. For anyone who is still waitlisted or did not get in to any program, you just have to keep trying and persevere if you really want this. I had to tell myself anytime I was rejected that things happened for a reason, but I always thought this was just a way to cope. Now I feel more prepared than ever and that saying has much more meaning. Congrats to all who have gotten accepted to their respective schools and I can't wait to get started!

 

[DocBallerina]

Undergrad: Indiana University (Class 2007)
Major: Exercise Science - Kinesiology (Journalism major at first)

Overall GPA: 3.1
(I was working 2 jobs during my undergrad studies)
Pre-req GPA: 2.9

GRE: 360V, 400Q, Writing 5.0

Extra-curriculars: Filipino Student Association

Observation: 50 hrs Nursing home

PT Experience: 500+ Outpatient Clinic (Aide), 1000+ Inpatient Hospital (Rehab Aide)

Applied to (ranked): (1)UIC, (2)Rosalind Franklin University, (3) Midwestern University, (4)Northwestern University

Interview: Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern University

Waitlisted: Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern University

Rejected: UIC, Northwestern

Accepted: Rosalind Franklin! Just recieved email yesterday!

After applying 3 times after my undergrad, I finally got accepted in my 2nd choice school. The 6 month waitlist period was arduous and I had so many doubts in my mind if I was even cut out for PT. I did not have the most competitive GPA or GRE scores and I really thought I would have to endure another year of re-applying. I'm so happy that all these years have paid off. I worked with amazing therapists who instilled in me as much knowledge as they can regarding PT. They have encouraged me and told me over and over that this is the field where I belong. I definitely would not have been a competitive candidate if I hadn't immersed myself in this field through different settings. I feel blessed to have gotten a position at one of the top 10 health systems in the nation and not only did I learn a tremendous amount, but I also realized how much I truly want this. For anyone who is still waitlisted or did not get in to any program, you just have to keep trying and persevere if you really want this. I had to tell myself anytime I was rejected that things happened for a reason, but I always thought this was just a way to cope. Now I feel more prepared than ever and that saying has much more meaning. Congrats to all who have gotten accepted to their respective schools and I can't wait to get started!

CONGRATULATIONS! I actually applied and got accepted the second time around and was getting a little antsy after a few rejections but kept telling myself that if I gave up, then I'm giving up on what I really wanted to do. Way to go!!!!!!!!

 

[benchmadebali]

University: Stetson
Major: Rehabilitative Studies
Overall GPA: 2.85 (For now...)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.02 (Currently retaking Physics I + II w/labs, and Trig...)
GRE: V500 Q630 AW3.2

Extra-Curric: American Chemical Society

Observation: 200+ hours and counting...

Applied to: CSU Fresno, CSU Northridge, Chapman, Des Moines, FIU, Mount St. Mary's, Nova, Rockhurst, UMiami, UTenn, USA-FL, UF, UCF, USF, UNF

Acceptances: Mount Saint Mary's!

Rejections: CSU Fresno, CSU Northridge, Chapman, Des Moines, Nova, Rockhurst, UTenn, UF, UCF, USF, UNF

Interviews: UMiami, USA-FL (sometime in July...)

Wait listed: UMiami, FIU

It's looking like Mount Saint Mary's for me...3 years of dedication past undergrad has finally paid off!

Looking forward to moving to LA.

 

[jess818]

University: Cleveland State
Major: Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: V500 Q540 AW4
Observation: 200 hours

Applied to: Cleveland State

Acceptances: Cleveland State

Rejections: None

Interviews: None

Wait listed: None

2013 baby

 

[benchmadebali]

Bump for updates!

 

[Dreamer131]

Graduated from Hope College, MI
Biology B.S., Chemistry minor

Overall GPA: 3.32
Pre-req. GPA: 3.25

PT hours: 180 hrs in adult outpatient (ortho/neuro/aquatic/cardio) and acute inpatient. 30 hours in nursing home rehab. This includes volunteering and observation hours (mostly observing).

Activities: Volunteered in an ESL program for 1 academic year, varsity cheer-leading, teaching assistant for gen chem, lab assistant for gen/organic chem, member and alumni relations/vice-president of sorority, intramural flag football, Dance marathon (fundraiser for children's hospital), relay for life.

Am studying hard for GREs

Am applying to: UofM, GVSU, CMU, Wayne State, Oakland, Andrews, and trying to decide which out of state schools to apply to, given my stats.

Any advice?

-Also, should I put that I was involved within a sorority, because of the stigma associated with it. I had two large positions within that sorority but I'm not sure if mentioning I was in a sorority would hurt my chances of acceptance.

 

[PTstudent11]

-Also, should I put that I was involved within a sorority, because of the stigma associated with it. I had two large positions within that sorority but I'm not sure if mentioning I was in a sorority would hurt my chances of acceptance.

my 2 cents:

I would put it down. I also was in a sorority, with 2 key positions! I put it on my application and had no problem getting accepted to really strong programs.

In an interview, one school asked me how my sorority influenced my undergrad experience. I just talked about how it gave me a support system, an opportunity to do community service, leadership experience, and of course, the chance to unwind now and then. I mentioned my roles specifically and it gave great talking points about my interests and passions.

Not everyone loves sororities so I didn't make a BIG issue of it. But because my leadership positions were so significant, I refused to leave it off because of silly stigmas.

Hope that helps!

 

[arnie]

Undergrad: University of Central Florida
Major: Health Sciences - Pre-Clinical Allied Health
Overall GPA: 3.44
Pre-Req GPA: 3.33
GRE: 570V 430Q 4A

Volunteer: 200+ outpatient private practice sports medicine 150+ hours inpatient rehabilitation

Applied to: UNF, St. Augustine (FL), FIU, NSU, Hunter, LIU, Stony Brook

Acceptances: LIU, St. Augustine, NSU, Stony Brook

Waitlist: FIU

Rejections: Hunter, UNF

Interviews: Hunter, LIU, St. Augustine, Stony Brook, NSU

Attending: St. Augustine!

 

[kshipra87]

University: Stetson
Major: Rehabilitative Studies
Overall GPA: 2.85 (For now...)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.02 (Currently retaking Physics I + II w/labs, and Trig...)
GRE: V500 Q630 AW3.2

Extra-Curric: American Chemical Society

Observation: 200+ hours and counting...

Applied to: CSU Fresno, CSU Northridge, Chapman, Des Moines, FIU, Mount St. Mary's, Nova, Rockhurst, UMiami, UTenn, USA-FL, UF, UCF, USF, UNF

Acceptances: Mount Saint Mary's!

Rejections: CSU Fresno, CSU Northridge, Chapman, Des Moines, Nova, Rockhurst, UTenn, UF, UCF, USF, UNF

Interviews: UMiami, USA-FL (sometime in July...)

Wait listed: UMiami, FIU

It's looking like Mount Saint Mary's for me...3 years of dedication past undergrad has finally paid off!

Looking forward to moving to LA.

Hello benchmadebali,
You got interviewed from USA? If your interview was in July, what semester did you apply for: summer, fall or spring? Did you get accepted to USA also after the interview? I've heard from a few people: some people with gpa even 2.7, 2.8 and 2.9 got accepted.

 

[dny22]

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[Topherr]

What exactly do yall mean by upper div GPA, which level of classes would that take careof?

i am a junior/senior and really nervous because my fresh yr messed me up and my last semester totally did not make me happy, i will post my stats in a couple of days but i am just worried.

sigh..


thanks in advance fam

 

[BumpTest]

University: University of Oregon
Major: Human Physiology & Anatomy, minor Spanish and Chemistry
Overall GPA: 2.90
Pre-Req GPA: 2.97
GRE: 570 Verbal, 570 Quantitative, 4.5 analytical writing

Extra-Curriculars: Pre-Physical Therapy Club founder and president, health advisory committee Vice Co-Chair, volunteer at an organization that helps homeless and mentally ill individuals transition into jobs and housing. Played a couple seasons of co-ed ultimate Frisbee.

Observation: 115 outpatient, 27 hospital inpatient at time of application. After PTCAS application period, accumulated 30 hrs pediatric inpatient and 25 hours (ongoing) with a hippotherapy organization.

Applied to: A lot! Samuel Merritt University, Midwestern University(Illinois),Drexel U., Regis University, Shenandoah University,University of New England, Creighton University, A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, USA-St.Augustine

Acceptances: A.T Still University!!!!! Accepted in April and for some reason I never thought to post on here. lol

Rejections: You can probably figure that out.....

Interviews: Samuel Merritt, A.T. Still University

Wait listed: None, initially waitlisted for an interview at Regis, but I did not make it off the list.

BEST of luck to everyone in the 2010-2011 application cycle. I hope this gives people hope with a sub 3.0 GPA.

Being accepted to PT school and knowing that I will be embarking on great career for myself? FABULOUS

Not having to go through the application cycle again? PRICELESS

 

[NdStudent]

Just curious. Are people posting their Pre-req GPA based on all prerequisites or just the sciences?

 

[jbizzle]

I was wondering that also....but my core science gpa (Bio 1&2, A&P 1&2, Physics 1&2, Chem 1&2) is a 3.00. My pre-reqs range from 2.98 to 3.31 depending on the school.

 

[RollyPT]

Hi, I have been following this forum for some time and I finally decided to join. I just finished my undergraduate degree and I am applying to PT school. I hope some of you can help me out with my issue: I graduated high school in 2002 and went to University of Texas for undergrad. From 2002 - 2006, I completely messed around, took advantage of my parents trust, money and pretty much destroyed my opportunity at the university. I pulled out of Austin in my last semester and moved to Houston. Within the past four years, I know I have gotten back on the right track but I am worried about my GPA from Austin. Here are some of my numbers, I would love some advice on how to present my self to the schools I am applying to ( I am going early to introduce myself and explain my transcript).

2002-2006 : University of Texas GPA < 2.0 (Absolutely horrid)
2006-2009 : University of Houston at Clear Lake B.S. Fitness and Human Performance GPA 3.5
1000+ Inpatient Hours at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital (currently employed)
250+ Outpatient hours at Clear Lake Rehab
300 + Geriatric Setting - Nifty after Fifty (currently employed)
GRE Math 680 Verbal 440 Analytical 3.5

Applying to: UTMB, Texas State, UT Health Science Center San Antonio, and TWU

Do I have any chance?

 

[goose31]

Well I just took my first GRE test and didn't do so well. I received a 650 on math but only a 370 on verbal. I plan on taking it again in September. Any advise on studying? And with a GPA of 3.45 and over 200 clinical hours both in patient and out patient what are my chances of getting into a PT school?

 

[KateNicholson47]

University: University of South Carolina
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.75
Pre-Req GPA: 3.45
GRE: 450 Verbal 650 Math

Volunteer: Volunteered at an Animal Shelter. 400 hours observing in a Nursing home and 150 at an outpatient sports rehab facility

Acceptances: University of Saint Augustine (only school I applied to)

Rejections: none

 

[firstgeneration]

University: University of Oregon
Major: Human Physiology & Anatomy, minor Spanish and Chemistry
Overall GPA: 2.90
Pre-Req GPA: 2.97
GRE: 570 Verbal, 570 Quantitative, 4.5 analytical writing

Extra-Curriculars: Pre-Physical Therapy Club founder and president, health advisory committee Vice Co-Chair, volunteer at an organization that helps homeless and mentally ill individuals transition into jobs and housing. Played a couple seasons of co-ed ultimate Frisbee.

Observation: 115 outpatient, 27 hospital inpatient at time of application. After PTCAS application period, accumulated 30 hrs pediatric inpatient and 25 hours (ongoing) with a hippotherapy organization.

Applied to: A lot! Samuel Merritt University, Midwestern University(Illinois),Drexel U., Regis University, Shenandoah University,University of New England, Creighton University, A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, USA-St.Augustine

Acceptances: A.T Still University!!!!! Accepted in April and for some reason I never thought to post on here. lol

Rejections: You can probably figure that out.....

Interviews: Samuel Merritt, A.T. Still University

Wait listed: None, initially waitlisted for an interview at Regis, but I did not make it off the list.

BEST of luck to everyone in the 2010-2011 application cycle. I hope this gives people hope with a sub 3.0 GPA.

Being accepted to PT school and knowing that I will be embarking on great career for myself? FABULOUS

Not having to go through the application cycle again? PRICELESS

So happy for you, i hope to be in your situation someday. I'm in the same situation hoping to apply to the A.T. still university too. Can I PM you for questions.

 

[myzougrad]

I raised my verbal score 180 points using the Kaplan flash cards

 

[goose31]

Thanks for the advise, just bought mine, hopefully they help

 

[NoleGirl4DPT]

School: The Florida State University
Major: Exercise Science
GPA: 3.66
Pre-Req GPA: Somewhere in the 3.8ish range
Extra: Relay for Life, Phi Theta Kappa, HOSA Career Chair, Sorority Involvement (Intellectual Development Chair and VP of Standards). Research Participant on Body fat comparison with VO2 Max.
Observations: 45-50 Outpatient (I started late...realized med school wasn't for me this past summer)
GRE: Taking it in Sept
Schools Applying To: MUSC, UAB, UB, Northeastern, Northwestern, UM, UNF, UF


I haven't applied anywhere yet, because aforementioned, I figured this is what I wanted to do late. I haven't completed PTCAS yet but was wondering what's a good deadline to try and get it completed? Plus I am not definitely sure if some of these schools have supplemental information. Should I submit PTCAS before all the information is filled out? (LORs, Observation hours still in progress). My adviser here doesn't know squat and I'm afraid I'm going to miss deadlines or miss getting into schools. Any suggestions?!? Thanks! And good luck!

 

[vapt]

School: The Florida State University
Major: Exercise Science
GPA: 3.66
Pre-Req GPA: Somewhere in the 3.8ish range
Extra: Relay for Life, Phi Theta Kappa, HOSA Career Chair, Sorority Involvement (Intellectual Development Chair and VP of Standards). Research Participant on Body fat comparison with VO2 Max.
Observations: 45-50 Outpatient (I started late...realized med school wasn't for me this past summer)
GRE: Taking it in Sept
Schools Applying To: MUSC, UAB, UB, Northeastern, Northwestern, UM, UNF, UF


I haven't applied anywhere yet, because aforementioned, I figured this is what I wanted to do late. I haven't completed PTCAS yet but was wondering what's a good deadline to try and get it completed? Plus I am not definitely sure if some of these schools have supplemental information. Should I submit PTCAS before all the information is filled out? (LORs, Observation hours still in progress). My adviser here doesn't know squat and I'm afraid I'm going to miss deadlines or miss getting into schools. Any suggestions?!? Thanks! And good luck!

Last year, I submitted my PTCAS application asap (early sept I believe). I still had to finish the gre, observation hours, take some pre-req's, and still had to get some LOR's submitted. All of those things PTCAS allows you to submit even after you've done your original application. It's good to get it done with for several reasons: It takes forever to do b/c you fill in every single class manually (unless it has changed) and have the standard essay to write among other things, for rolling admissions, your app. will be on their desk at very least, and once you've submitted it, PTCAS will send out constant email updates on deadlines for every school on their list, which was a very helpful reminder. Also, for me it was good to get it out of the way before the fall semester was in full swing, because there is a lot of things to get done, including supplemental apps to schools (btw- PTCAS lists whether the schools want these and extra fees on their site). Besides needing more hours, you look like a really strong candidate. Keep it up, and best of luck to you!

 

[Swartzlehman]

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[IlliniPT]

Hey. You can double check on the PTCAS website, but I believe CSU LB, CSU F, and CSU N do not offer a DPT, only a Masters degree.

 

[Swartzlehman]

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[DHJunkie]

Irrelevant for those applying to Cal State MPT programs in the immediate future, but they likely will be transitioning to DPT degree offering programs. Just an FYI......

California PT Notes
An electronic memo produced by the California Physical Therapy Association
Mark your calendar for the 2010 CPTA Annual Conference October 1-2 in Oakland
AB 2382 California State Universities Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Professional Degree passed out of the California State Legislature with almost unanimous support. Last stop is the Governor's desk.


AB 2382 creates an exception to the Master Plan for Higher Education to allow California State Universities to confer the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) professional degree. The is needed to comply with a mandate from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), which requires that all U.S. physical therapist education programs be approved to offer the DPT degree by December of 2015. Failure to award the DPT will result in non-accreditation of the CSU physical therapist education programs.

We need every CPTA member to write a letter of support to Governor Schwarzenegger!

Address your letters to:

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
California State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Dave Navarro, Deputy Legislative Secretary

Re: Support AB 2382 (Blumenfield)

Please email or fax your letters directly to Alyse Migliaro at [email protected] or 916-646-5960.

 

[dazzledpetsy]

University: University of St. Thomas
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: ~3.7 (worked full-time my first two years)
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.8
GRE: 1400 (690V 710Q 6W)

Extra-Curric: Psi Chi secretary and service coordinator, Omicron Delta Kappa, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Pre-Health Professions Club (there was no honor society or pre-PT club), VISION (Volunteers in Service Internationally or Nationally; volunteered in Venezuela), studied abroad at the University of Sydney my third year, College Democrats, handbell choir, presented research at Midwestern Psychological Association conference

Volunteer: Employed 48 hours/week for three years at a respite care center, plus volunteered in therapeutic riding. Full month of volunteering in Venezuela including working with a traveling doctor and at Sisters of Charity. Shadowed at four outpatient sites, two inpatient, and one LTC. I work as an aide at two sites-- one outpatient and one aquatherapy. Will have ~250 hours of PT experience when I apply (I was late when deciding pre-PT and there were few sites where I lived outside of college) and 800 at the very least by this time next year.

Schools: University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, College of St. Scholastica, UW-Madison, University of Colorado, University of Washington. I'm a bit doubtful as to whether I get in due to having so few PT hours compared to some of the members here but I'll keep my fingers crossed.

 

[Architect2PT]

You have way more hours than most programs require, and probably more than the average person who posts on this forum.
Your GPA and GRE's are very high.
There is no reason to doubt that you will get in to most if not all of the programs to which you apply.

 

[jjb924]

School: St. Lawrence University (graduated May 2006)
Major: Psychology, Minor in African Studies
GPA: 3.37
Pre-Req GPA: As of now, 4.0 - taking Chem II and A&P II currently
Extra: Tri-Delta Sorority, various college volunteer activities
Observations: 40 Outpatient, 50 Acute-rehab in Hospital, 50 in sub-acute rehabilitation facility, *hopefully* will have an opportunity to observe peds this fall.
GRE: 550 Verbal 550 Quan 5.5 writing
Schools Applying To: SUNY Upstate, SUNY Downstate, Stonybrook, Touro (Long Island), University of New England, University of Vermont, Sage College in Troy, maybe MGH in Boston.

I'm SUPER nervous, I didn't know what I wanted to do after college, held a couple different jobs and nothing fit. I have been focused on PT school since the Summer of 09 when I started by taking my first pre-req, Biology. I'm hoping the admissions committees will see my dedication as an older student! best of luck to everyone in the admissions process.

 

[oregonprept]

School: Oregon State University (Southwestern Oregon C.C. first two years).
Major: Exercise Sports Science with a focus on pre-therapy
GPA: 3.64
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95
Extracurricular: Judo club president, traditional karate assistant instructor, OSU bone research assistant (volunteer position), pre-therapy club, peer health advocates, IMPACT volunteer (special needs physical activity program).
Therapy observation: 120 hours outpatient, 130 hours inpatient.
GRE: 520-V 580-Q 4.0 writing
Applied: University of Minnesota, Bradely University, des moines university.
Interview: des moines university - declined. UM doesn't interview
Accepted: University of Minnesota!

 

[Muscles00GT]

FINALLY submitted my apps. Just have to submit one more supplemental form then I'll be done 100%.

School: Penn State University
Major: Kinesiology
GPA: 2.9
Extracurricular: Volunteer with athletic trainers, neurophysiology lab research assistant, University of Health Services clinical intern, Physiology lab Instructor, student fitness assessment center intern, habitat for humanity, relay for life, various other philanthropy activities...as well as working 20-30 hrs/week
Therapy observation: 300+ (currently employed as an exercise physiologist/aide)
GRE: 410-V 620-Q 3.5 Writing
Applied: Florida International, GWU, Marymount, Misercordia, Shenandoah, Temple, UMD-Baltimore, UMiami, Univ. of Scranton, WVU

Interviews:
Accepted:
Rejected: WVU, UMD-Baltimore


GPA started off crappy but progressed upwards. According to PTCAS, my senior year GPA is 3.3. I averaged a 3.6 over my last couple semesters. I'm hoping this positive progression helps. Just playing the waiting game now.

Updated 10/31/2010

 

[kcrat21]

School: St. Lawrence University (graduated May 2006)
Major: Psychology, Minor in African Studies
GPA: 3.37
Pre-Req GPA: As of now, 4.0 - taking Chem II and A&P II currently
Extra: Tri-Delta Sorority, various college volunteer activities
Observations: 40 Outpatient, 50 Acute-rehab in Hospital, 50 in sub-acute rehabilitation facility, *hopefully* will have an opportunity to observe peds this fall.
GRE: 550 Verbal 550 Quan 5.5 writing
Schools Applying To: SUNY Upstate, SUNY Downstate, Stonybrook, Touro (Long Island), University of New England, University of Vermont, Sage College in Troy, maybe MGH in Boston.

I'm SUPER nervous, I didn't know what I wanted to do after college, held a couple different jobs and nothing fit. I have been focused on PT school since the Summer of 09 when I started by taking my first pre-req, Biology. I'm hoping the admissions committees will see my dedication as an older student! best of luck to everyone in the admissions process.

I'm in the same boat as you! I graduated in 2007 with a BS in Marketing. I've held a couple of jobs since then, but I always wanted to do PT, I just...didn't. I just started my first semester of pre-reqs at Marymount. I know someone in the DPT program at Marymount who majored in Dance in NY, owned a dance studio for a couple of years and then spent 4 years doing her pre-reqs at a community college. She's turning 30 at the end of the year and is in her second year of the program. She told me not to worry (she has people in her class who are in their 40s, as well)...as long as you are on the right path it doesn't matter that you are an "older" student!!!

 

[AUDI210]

University: Missouri State University
Major: Exercise and Movement Science-minors in Biomedical Science and General Business
Overall GPA: 3.81
Pre-Req GPA: 3.70
GRE: 460 Verbal, 630 Quantitative, 4.0 analytical writing

Observation: 210-skilled nursing facility and 50-acute care (hospital).

Applied to: A metric butt-ton! MSU, Rosalind Franklin, Arcadia U, Des Moines U, Temple U, U of Montana, Armstrong Atlantic, Mayo, Rockhurst, U of Nebraska, and Wash U-St. Louis

Acceptances: ........

Rejections: .......

Interviews: ..........

Wait listed: ..........

I applied to a ton but I hoped to maybe to pull some luck from applying early....I wish I could press a fast forward button and find out if I made it in anywhere...aaaaahhhhhhh!!!!! Do you think I have a good chance?

 

[psu17]

University: Missouri State University
Major: Exercise and Movement Science-minors in Biomedical Science and General Business
Overall GPA: 3.81
Pre-Req GPA: 3.70
GRE: 460 Verbal, 630 Quantitative, 4.0 analytical writing

Observation: 210-skilled nursing facility and 50-acute care (hospital).

Applied to: A metric butt-ton! MSU, Rosalind Franklin, Arcadia U, Des Moines U, Temple U, U of Montana, Armstrong Atlantic, Mayo, Rockhurst, U of Nebraska, and Wash U-St. Louis

Acceptances: ........

Rejections: .......

Interviews: ..........

Wait listed: ..........

I applied to a ton but I hoped to maybe to pull some luck from applying early....I wish I could press a fast forward button and find out if I made it in anywhere...aaaaahhhhhhh!!!!! Do you think I have a good chance?

what could you possibly be worried about? yes, you are getting in- probably to every, or at least most, of the schools you applied to

 

[appisin]

School: University of Michigan (December 2006)
Major: Economics and German
GPA: 3.74
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
Extra: Running group coordinator, local running race volunteer, team in training participant
Observations: 60 Neuro, 30 Outpatient, 30 Inpatient
GRE: 520 Verbal, 790 Quantitative, 4.5 Analytical
Schools Applying To: Florida, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, U of Illinois @ Chicago, Regis, Temple, Marymount

Submitted 2 weeks ago, waiting to be processed

 

[One More Rep]

University: Georgia State University
Major: English
Overall GPA: 3.75
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95 (I think. Pre-reqs are different for some schools)
GRE: 550 Verbal, 610 Quantitative, 4.5 analytical writing

Extracurricular/Volunteer: Older nontraditional student, but I have been involved in a leadership position with American Cancer Society for 2 years.

Observation: 100 rehabilitation hospital, 20 or so pediatric. Both still in progress.

Applied to: GSU, Emory, Mercer, U of Wash, U of Puget Sound, Pacific, Hunter, Regis

Acceptances: none
Rejections: none
Interviews: none
Wait listed: none

I haven't submitted PTCAS yet, but I am hoping to get that done by the end of this week. These essays are killing me and I was an English major! I am excited for this process and I hope, hope, hope I get in. Good luck everyone!

 

[dreamlife]

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