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

[linxoxo]

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I don't think ECU would accept organic chem as a pre-req for the general chemistry 1 & 2 requirements..you can always email or call to ask though. I called to ask if my advanced level biostat could replace a general stat requirement and they wouldn't accept it. Had to take a basic stat class..

Also, if you don't meed the minimum requirements for the GRE, it is also unlikely that they will even look at your application (computer may filter out those that don't meet expectations). But that's just my 2 cents. I'm not 100% sure on that.

Yeah, I was worried about that. I checked all of the PT Schools' websites and when it talked about the GRE minimum requirements, there was only one school that aggressively stated that they WILL NOT accept anything below a 146 on verbal. The rest either didn't have a minimum, or did have a minimum but didn't reinforce it too much. Hoping that means the computer won't filter out my scores for those schools.

 

[b_campbell04]

Yeah, I was worried about that. I checked all of the PT Schools' websites and when it talked about the GRE minimum requirements, there was only one school that aggressively stated that they WILL NOT accept anything below a 146 on verbal. The rest either didn't have a minimum, or did have a minimum but didn't reinforce it too much. Hoping that means the computer won't filter out my scores for those schools.

UCF definitely looks at minimum GRE scores and GPAs. They pick their top 100 applicants based on numerical statistics for their interview process

 

[DavisDude]

Hi Peeps~
I'm submitting my app to PTCAS by the end of the week.

University: UC Irvine -> UC Davis
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.0
Pre-Req GPA: 3.34 - 3.40 (Currently retaking Physic II and another psych course, trying to raise to 3.5+ considering that I'm looking at applying next year as well)
GRE: Q 161 (80%), V 150 (50%), AW 4.5 (80%)

Extra-Curricular: Ministry Club (for secular and religious personal pursuits), IM sports, Exercise Biology Club, and Pre-PT Club. Certified personal trainer and first-aide provider.
Volunteer: 40+ hrs for Church community service. 80 hrs in UCDMC Pediatric Emergency Room (Non PT).
PT Volunteer: 220 hrs Outpatient, 4+ hrs Inpatient (Pediatric hospital that I'm at right now), 200+ as a PT assistant in outpatient setting.

Applying to schools (12) on the west coast. Not looking at CSU, more at private institutions who accept lower GPA candidates.
I have pretty solid rec letters because of my on-going PT assistant experience. Hoping that everything else can make up for my low pGPA 🙁

Would love to hear some feedback from y'all! I don't mind answering questions either 🙂

 

[Chernz]

Update: GPAs calculated. How do you guys get the last 60 credits GPA? Mine doesn't show that.

University: University of Minnesota, Kinesiology, Clinical Movement Science emphasis
Undergrad GPA: 3.46
Overall: 3.48
Science: 3.28
Pre-req: 3.52
GRE: 161V, 160Q, 5.0W

Hours: 60 outpatient, 50 inpatient/acute
2 letters from PTs
Extra Curricular: Have worked in education-related jobs for about 8 years (tutoring mostly), competitive strength athlete for 4 years, hold a CSCS, involved in secular and religious personal development pursuits, 6 years as a strength athlete

Volunteer: 110 observation hours in 2 settings, ~200 hours as a volunteer strength coach at a local high school, have volunteered time to training and education of beginners in strength sports for 3 years

Additional: trilingual, religious minority, immigrant

Applied: St. Catherine University (top choice), UMN, Regis, Mayo, St. Scholastica, Cincinnati, Creighton. Could add 2-3 more.

 

[linxoxo]

UCF definitely looks at minimum GRE scores and GPAs. They pick their top 100 applicants based on numerical statistics for their interview process

Wow that's a bummer. Even if I'm only off by 1 point? Lol do you have any recommendations on other pt schools that don't look at the minimum?

 

[Buzz1012]

Update: GPAs calculated. How do you guys get the last 60 credits GPA? Mine doesn't show that.

University: University of Minnesota, Kinesiology, Clinical Movement Science emphasis
Undergrad GPA: 3.46
Overall: 3.48
Science: 3.28
Pre-req: 3.52
GRE: 161V, 160Q, 5.0W

Hours: 60 outpatient, 50 inpatient/acute
2 letters from PTs
Extra Curricular: Have worked in education-related jobs for about 8 years (tutoring mostly), competitive strength athlete for 4 years, hold a CSCS, involved in secular and religious personal development pursuits, 6 years as a strength athlete

Volunteer: 110 observation hours in 2 settings, ~200 hours as a volunteer strength coach at a local high school, have volunteered time to training and education of beginners in strength sports for 3 years

Additional: trilingual, religious minority, immigrant

Applied: St. Catherine University (top choice), UMN, Regis, Mayo, St. Scholastica, Cincinnati, Creighton. Could add 2-3 more.

you have some nice GRE stats, I always felt like that held a little more weight than GPAs as long as you're above minimum, but that's just me. anyway, nice job.

 

[jnllvllnv]

University: University of California, Irvine
Majors: Dance Performance and Economics
Overall GPA: 3.3ish (waiting to see how PTCAS calculates my GPA)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.65
GRE: 160 (V) 159 (Q) 4.5 (AW)

Extra-Curric: Volunteer at church nursery, UCI Dance Department Student Advisory committee, Environmental Nature Center Volunteer, BLS certified, teacher's assistant/substitute teacher at ballet studio

Awards: Dean's Honor List, John Hollowell Composition Program Best Analysis Essay Award

Volunteer: 25 In-patient (geriatrics), 233 Outpatient (general orthopedic, oncology, pulmonary, home health, pediatrics, women's health)

Applied: CSULB ED, Mt. Saint Mary's and Chapman if ED doesn't work out

My overall GPA is a little lacking, pre-req GPA could be a little higher and I know CSUs are super competitive, but I'm hoping I get lucky with ED! It's really hard for me to boost my overall GPA since I've taken so many classes already. If things don't work out this cycle, I'll try to get more inpatient hours and possibly retake statistics and get an A. I have a C in Gen Chem 1 and a B in one of my stats classes, but chem seems like such a hassle to retake, especially if I can just take stats online.

Anxiously waiting for September 25!

 

[Chernz]

you have some nice GRE stats, I always felt like that held a little more weight than GPAs as long as you're above minimum, but that's just me. anyway, nice job.

Thanks. I'm so nervous.

 

[b_campbell04]

Wow that's a bummer. Even if I'm only off by 1 point? Lol do you have any recommendations on other pt schools that don't look at the minimum?

Unfortunately yes. They had over 900 applicants last term and their philosophy is that "they have to start somewhere."
All of the schools I've looked into consider the minimum GRE score. I know there's a couple schools in Florida that have a cumulative range you need to fall into, and some schools don't require GRE at all but I am not sure of which programs off the top of my head

 

[krissybear]

Just e-submitted this morning... Will update once I get my PTCAS generated GPAs...

University: George Mason University
Major: BS Community Health; Nutrition minor
Graduate: MS Nutrition & Food Studies in progress (putting on hold for PT school)

Overall GPA: 3.21 (undergrad)
GPA: 3.47 (graduate)
GRE: 148 (V) 148 (Q) 2.5 (AW) <-- retaking Sept 21st (I choked, I swear I am an excellent writer...)

Still have to complete A&P II (retake) & Physics I (Fall 2015) and Physics II & Chemistry II (retake) (Spring 2016)... I'm worried about having these classes outstanding when my application will be in review, but it is what it is

Awards: Dean's list for several semesters, Excellence in Writing
Extra: Chi Omega sorority (volunteered with various organizations: Make a Wish Foundation, American Cancer Association, Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity), Rho Gamma (sorority recruitment mentor), Nu Phi Sigma (Nutrition & Food Studies Graduate Association), Pilates certified instructor, Piloxing certified instructor, Resident Advisor (1 year)
Volunteer: 700+ outpatient, 60 inpatient (peds & geriatrics)

Applied: Virginia/DC - Marymount, ODU, VCU, George Washington; Florida - U. Miami, USF, U. Florida, Nova Southeastern, USA - St. Augustine; CA - Samuel Merritt, Loma Linda, CSU - Sac, UCSF/SFSU

I know, I'm really reaching with a lot of these schools. Any suggestions in these states would be greatly appreciated 😉

Accepted: n/a
Rejected: n/a
Waitlisted: n/a

 

[AC5420]

Just submitted this afternoon

University: University of Florida
Major: BS Health Education and Behavior

Overall GPA: 3.56
Upper division: 3.74 (so far)
Pre-Req: 3.68(depending on school, waiting for PTCAS)
GRE: 156(v), 155(q), waiting on writing score but received a 4.5 the first time.


Awards: Dean's list for 2 consecutive years
Extra: Research assistant, Top soccer (activities with down syndrome, autistic, and cerebral palsy kids), Member of PEK (exercise physiology fraternity)
Volunteer: 100+ verified hours in sports, orthopedic and neuro settings (all outpatient), and 250 hours that haven't been verified (schools probably won't count these)

Applied: Maryland, Univ. Miami, Florida (top choice), FGCU, UCF, FIU, Univ. South Carolina, Univ. Washington.

Accepted:
Rejected:
Waitlisted:

A little worried i wasn't able to get the 250+ hours verified but I am still volunteering at a clinic and will probably intern there. Also doing research on exercise interventions. Good luck everyone!

 

[krissybear]

Update: GPAs calculated. How do you guys get the last 60 credits GPA? Mine doesn't show that.

University: University of Minnesota, Kinesiology, Clinical Movement Science emphasis
Undergrad GPA: 3.46
Overall: 3.48
Science: 3.28
Pre-req: 3.52
GRE: 161V, 160Q, 5.0W

Hours: 60 outpatient, 50 inpatient/acute
2 letters from PTs
Extra Curricular: Have worked in education-related jobs for about 8 years (tutoring mostly), competitive strength athlete for 4 years, hold a CSCS, involved in secular and religious personal development pursuits, 6 years as a strength athlete

Volunteer: 110 observation hours in 2 settings, ~200 hours as a volunteer strength coach at a local high school, have volunteered time to training and education of beginners in strength sports for 3 years

Additional: trilingual, religious minority, immigrant

Applied: St. Catherine University (top choice), UMN, Regis, Mayo, St. Scholastica, Cincinnati, Creighton. Could add 2-3 more.

how long did it take before PTCAS calculated your GPAs?

 

[EaglesPT217]

how long did it take before PTCAS calculated your GPAs?

I submitted my app on July 30, and my GPAs were calculated by August 12th.

 

[Chernz]

how long did it take before PTCAS calculated your GPAs?

A little under 2 weeks.

 

[BranBran]

Do all references have to be submitted/completed before e-submitting?

 

[ptdude66]

Do all references have to be submitted/completed before e-submitting?

no, but get them in asap, i think itll hinder the application from being sent out to schools

 

[linxoxo]

does anyone know if University of South Florida accepts anatomy and physiology as separate courses? I took Functional Human Anatomy and the Principles of Physiology. I called them multiple times and left a message but no reply yet. I would like to send in all my applications by tomorrow or Saturday, so I need to find out asap.

 

[SupernaturalParks&Potter]

ACCEPTANCE UPDATE!

University: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: BS in Rehabilition Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.704
Pre-req: 3.35-3.6 (depending on the program)
GRE: 152 (v), 154 (q), 4.5 (A)

Awards: Dean's List, Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, Chi Alpha Sigma, Academic All-Big Ten

Extra: Varsity Cross Country and Track & Field
Volunteer/Observation: 160 hours at skilled nursing facility, 10 hours pediatric, 40 hours inpatient
Work: 500 hours at outpatient clinic

Applied: Minnesota-Twin Cities, UW-Madison, UW- La Crosse, UW-Milwaukee, Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern- Downer's Grove, Northwestern, UIC

Accepted: Minnesota (8/18), Northwestern (10/1), Rosalind Franklin (10/21), UIC
Interviews: Rosalind Franklin (10/10), Midwestern (11/5)
Wait-listed: UW-Milwaukee (Application Withdrawn 10/15)
Rejections: UW-Madison, UW- La Crosse
Withdrawn: Midwestern, UW- Milwaukee
Attending: Northwestern! Go 'Cats!

 

[CharlieCal14]

University: Whitworth University
Major: BA Kinesiology


Overall GPA: 3.8 (undergrad)
Pre Req GPA: 3.67
Last 60 Credits GPA: 3.83
GRE: 157 (V) 150 (Q) 4 (AW)


Awards: Magna Cum Laude, Kines. Dept. Scholarship, Provost Scholarship

Pretty Sure I got excellent LOR from 3 PTs and 1 former Ex. Phys Prof

Extra: Therapeutic Riding Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House, attended various PTWA presentations, NW Harvest, College Golf Team Captain

Volunteer: 4800+ outpatient, 53 Inpatient Rehab Hospital, 25 Long-term care, 4 peds

Applied: Eastern Washington University, University on Montana, Idaho State, University of Puget Sound, University of New Mexico

Accepted: n/a
Rejected: n/a
Waitlisted: n/a

Any thoughts on chances? I did apply for Early Decision for EWU, but I don't know if my stats are good enough to get accepted there.

 

[state68]

University: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: BS in Rehabilition Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.704
Pre-req: 3.35-3.6 (depending on the program)
GRE: 152 (v), 154 (q), 4.5 (A)

Awards: Dean's List, Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, Chi Alpha Sigma, Academic All-Big Ten

Extra: Varsity Cross Country and Track & Field
Volunteer/Observation: 160 hours at skilled nursing facility, 10 hours pediatric, 40 hours inpatient
Work: 500 hours at outpatient clinic

Applied: Minnesota-Twin Cities, UW-Madison, UW- La Crosse, UW-Milwaukee, Colorado, Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern- Downer's Grove, Northwestern, UIC

Accepted: Minnesota (8/18)!!!
Interviews:
Rejections:

I'M GOING TO BE A PT!!!

Congratulations! How long after you submitted your application were you notified of your acceptance and how were you notified? What time frame were you given to accept?

 

[linxoxo]

no, but get them in asap, i think itll hinder the application from being sent out to schools

what about transcripts? I am taking a trip to my undergrad college on Monday to put in the request to send my transcript to ptcas. If I wanted to, can I send my application in right now before Monday, wait until after Monday, or wait until the transcript is completely processed through ptcas?

 

[ptdude66]

what about transcripts? I am taking a trip to my undergrad college on Monday to put in the request to send my transcript to ptcas. If I wanted to, can I send my application in right now before Monday, wait until after Monday, or wait until the transcript is completely processed through ptcas?

Q: Do I have to wait for my transcripts to be received at PTCAS before I can e-submit my application?
A: No. You can and should e-submit your PTCAS application as soon as you are confident that you have completed all sections accurately. PTCAS will accept your transcripts and other materials when they arrive, regardless of whether you have yet e-submitted your application.

 

[SupernaturalParks&Potter]

Congratulations! How long after you submitted your application were you notified of your acceptance and how were you notified? What time frame were you given to accept?

Thank you! I was notified four weeks after all my materials were received and given 10 days to accept. I accepted! Minnesota is non-PTCAS so I had already completed PTCAS before I got back my decision.

 

[Phyline]

Congrats! No interview for Minnessota?

 

[SupernaturalParks&Potter]

Congrats! No interview for Minnessota?

Nope, no interviews for Minnesota or any of the UW state schools.

 

[Chernz]

Thank you! I was notified four weeks after all my materials were received and given 10 days to accept. I accepted! Minnesota is non-PTCAS so I had already completed PTCAS before I got back my decision. Oh well!

Super helpful. UMN is my 2nd choice, I went there for undergrad. They got all my stuff on August 4th so hopefully I'll know next week or the week after!

 

[PTtech0715]

University: University of Arizona
Major: BS Public Health, minor in Anthropology
Overall GPA: 3.76
Pre-Req GPA: 3.47 (still need Phys 1 and 2, taking this fall and spring)
GRE: 153 v , 153 q , 5.0 aw

Extra-Curric: 2 semesters of club Ultimate Frisbee, 3 semesters of intramural soccer, various short-term volunteering including a campus tour, university fair
Held two jobs that worked with kids for 3 years.

Volunteer: 350 hours total (about 250 outpatient and 100 inpatient)

App: E-submitted 8/20 to 6 schools.

Interviews: Midwestern U - Glendale (10/23), NAU- Flagstaff (1/22)
Acceptances: 10/30: Midwestern U - Glendale (sent deposit), 11/18: Touro University (declined), NAU- Phoenix!!!!! (2/5)

Attending: NAU at Phoenix Biomedical Campus!

 

[ptdude66]

University: University of Arizona
Major: BS Public Health, minor in Anthropology
Overall GPA: 3.75 (personal calculation, app not processed yet)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4 (still need Phys 1 and 2, taking this fall and spring)
GRE: 153 v , 153 q , 5.0 aw

Extra-Curric: 2 semesters of club Ultimate Frisbee, 3 semesters of intramural soccer, various short-term volunteering including a campus tour, university fair
Held two jobs that worked with kids for 3 years.

Volunteer: 350 hours total (about 250 outpatient and 100 inpatient)

App: E-submitted 8/20 to 6 schools.

I am very nervous about how quickly my app will be processed. My #1 school's deadline is October 1 (6 weeks from Thursday)!
PTCAS says it may take 4-5 weeks to process. If anyone could let me know their e-submission/processing experience, that would be MUCH appreciated!

the deadline is just for the esubmission. There is still time to process the application. However, some of the schools might have rolling admissions which would be in your disfavor.

 

[state68]

Thank you! I was notified four weeks after all my materials were received and given 10 days to accept. I accepted! Minnesota is non-PTCAS so I had already completed PTCAS before I got back my decision. Oh well!

Did you apply early decision at any of your other choices through PTCAS? Was U of MN your first choice and if you are accepted at any of your other choices, would you back out at the U of Mn? Did you have to submit a deposit- how much and is it refundable?

 

[linxoxo]

Q: Do I have to wait for my transcripts to be received at PTCAS before I can e-submit my application?
A: No. You can and should e-submit your PTCAS application as soon as you are confident that you have completed all sections accurately. PTCAS will accept your transcripts and other materials when they arrive, regardless of whether you have yet e-submitted your application.

Ok great!! Thanks 🙂

 

[Mr.BoJangles6]

University: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: BS in Rehabilition Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.704
Pre-req: 3.35-3.6 (depending on the program)
GRE: 152 (v), 154 (q), 4.5 (A)

Awards: Dean's List, Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, Chi Alpha Sigma, Academic All-Big Ten

Extra: Varsity Cross Country and Track & Field
Volunteer/Observation: 160 hours at skilled nursing facility, 10 hours pediatric, 40 hours inpatient
Work: 500 hours at outpatient clinic

Applied: Minnesota-Twin Cities, UW-Madison, UW- La Crosse, UW-Milwaukee, Colorado, Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern- Downer's Grove, Northwestern, UIC

Accepted: Minnesota (8/18)!!!
Interviews:
Rejections:

I'M GOING TO BE A PT!!!

CONGRATS! I applied to Minnesota as well. When did you submit your application?

 

[Mr.BoJangles6]

CONGRATS! I applied to Minnesota as well. When did you submit your application?

Sorry, just read earlier posts. Whoops

 

[SupernaturalParks&Potter]

Did you apply early decision at any of your other choices through PTCAS? Was U of MN your first choice and if you are accepted at any of your other choices, would you back out at the U of Mn? Did you have to submit a deposit- how much and is it refundable?

It was a $315 non-refundable deposit. 🙂

 

[linxoxo]

Undergrad: Stockton University
Major: Health Science with a minor in Holistic Health
Overall GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req. GPA: 3.72 (not including Psychology)
GRE: V: 145 Q: 153 W: 4

Extracurricular: Gymnastics Club Secretary, Holistic Health Club Vice President, Health Science Club, Pre-PT Club, CARE Program Mentor (I help students receive their degrees who have low GPA's and no financial aid), CARE Program Tutor, Habitat For Humanity, Special Olympics Volunteer, Volunteer in Bi-Annual Days of Service at my undergrad school, Dean's List for 5 consecutive semesters, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor's Society

Work: PT Aide, Auntie Anne's Pretzels Cashier, Express Sales Associate, Dairy Quick Ice Cream Server

Volunteer: 537 Hours total; 148 un-paid in sports rehab, 220 paid in sports rehab, 42 in geriatrics, 63 in an elementary school setting, 64 in neuroscience inpatient hospital

Applied: Stockton, Drexel, Temple, Chatham, Emory University, FGCU, USF, Nova Southeastern - Fort Lauderdale, Miami

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews:

Finally submitted my application and officially decided on these 9 schools! Also received my writing score from the GRE and got a 4, pretty happy with that. Just waiting on my transcripts, references, and PT hours to be processed and it'll all be over!! Sooooo relieved to be done with apps 🙂

 

[ptdude66]

University: UC Davis
Major: Food Science
Overall GPA: 3.11
Pre-req GPA: 3.1 (3.5 with retakes)
Last 60 units: 3.87
GRE: 149V 154Q 4.0 AW (1st time), 153 V 158 Q 4.5 AW (second time)
Observation: 300 outpatient, 40 inpatient
Exta-Curric: pre-pt club, AACF, Volunteer at local homeless shelter, Intramural sports, volunteer at local church, research assistant at veterinary lab.
Applied: Mt. St Mary's ED
Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

And so it begins. Thanks to everyone on this forum for all of the help and guidance. Now the rest is just up to God and the committees. I had a 2.7 last year, so I had to work my tail off to pull it to a 3.1. Prayers would be appreciated and Goodluck to everyone this year!

 

[jogu1551]

University: California State University, Northridge
Major: Kinesiology - Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.40
Pre-req GPA: 3.5-3.7 (depending on school)
Last 60 units: 3.6-3.7
GRE: Low 🙁
Observation Hours: 2250 outpatient, 75 inpatient, 25 home health
Extra-Curricular: Volunteered feeding a couple of homeless places, service learning with kids implementing and integrating motor behavior content, member at global medical training, got to work with a post-stroke client at school, taught kids physiology at an elementary for a day, internship for a wellness program on campus, and member of honors society on campus.

Applied: AT Still University of Health Sciences, California State University, Fresno, California State University, Northridge, Chatham University, Loma Linda University, Midwestern University - Glendale AZ, Pacific University, Touro University Nevada, Western University of Health Sciences
*still have more schools to apply but became broke after applying to the firs 9 haha

Acceptances:

Rejections:

What a long summer and long process. Good luck to everyone else that's applying and all the best to us applicants!

 

[California510]

Major: General Biology
Overall GPA: 3.51
PTCAS Pre-req GPA: 3.41
GRE: 148 V, 158 Q, 4.0 AW
Observation Hours: 20 inpatient, 321 various outpatient (orthopedics, neurological, pediatrics, geriatrics, sport)
Extra-Curricular: High school special education assistant, UCSD TA for nutrition and metabolic biochemistry (2 quarters), sports clubs supervisor (oversee all club sports), volunteered at braille center and retirement home (4 years), Global Medical Brigades (2 years) (VP Donations 1 year), Sorority (4 years - Director of PR, Sports, Panhellenic, Honor Board, and VP Social Standards), AVID tutor at underserved charter school (1 year).

Applied: Arcadia, California State University, Fresno, Creighton, Elon, Franklin Pierce, George Washington, Rutgers, Thomas Jefferson, University of Maryland, University of South Florida, USC, Winston-Salem Sate, Shenandoah University, University of New England

Interviews: Rutgers, Creighton, UNE (declined), Thomas Jefferson, Elon (declined), Shenandoah University (declined)

Acceptances: Crieghton, Rutgers, UNE

Rejections: University of Maryland

Wishing the best of luck to all the other applicants!

 

[SuperSwimming244]

I've been briefly skimming through the posts on this forum and figured I'd give it a shot! Please tell me what you think my chances are, especially with the lacking of extracurriculars...I should be submitting my application soon. Best of luck to everyone!

University: California State University, Long Beach
Major: Kinesiology - Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.77 (after Academic update & assuming A's, it'll change to 3.81)
Self calculated Pre-req GPA: 3.50 - 3.60 depending on the school (after Academic update & assuming A's, it'll change to 3.60-3.70)
GRE: 159 Verbal, 154 Quantitative, 5.5 Analytical Writing

Observation: 700 Outpatient hours at a private clinic (working as a PT aide for 2 years ongoing), 172 Outpatient hours at a hospital clinic, 172 Inpatient acute rehab
Work: Ongoing 4 years as a Swim Instructor/city recreation employee
Awards: Dean's List, President's List, VA 100 Hour Volunteer Award, City Employee of the Month
Licenses: Water Safety Instructor (WSI), First Aid for Public Safety Personnel, Bloodborne Pathogens Training, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
Letters of Rec: 2 PT's, 1 from Professor in Major, 1 from Supervisor (required for CSULB)

Applying: CSULB, CSUN, CSUF, Chapman, and possibly Western University
Acceptances:
Rejections:
Waitlisted:

 

[Danimal35]

University: Penn State University
Major: Kinesiology - Movement Science
Overall GPA: 3.88
Pre-req GPA: 3.91
GRE: 157Q, 162V, 5.5AW
Observation Hours: ~300 outpatient, 80 inpatient acute, 28 rehab
Extras: Training Staff/Personal Trainer at PSU, Presenting movement promotion seminars, working with faculty to develop course material

Applying: WVU, Pitt, Chatham, UNC, U of Delaware, maybe Slippery Rock
Acceptances:
Rejections:
Waitlist:

Best wishes to everyone applying!

 

[sjp44]

Major: Exercise Science at University at Buffalo
Overall GPA: 3.6
Pre-req GPA: 3.47
Math & Sciences: 3.55
Sciences: 3.53
GRE: 156Q, 148V, 4.0 AW
Observation Hours: 40 outpatient private practice, ~70 hospital setting neuro/ortho department/ inpatient
Extras: Biology lab TA, Swim instructor, officer/event coordinator of cross country club, Hillel, Research assistant.

Applying: Univ Buff, upstate medical, stony brook, hunter college, NYIT
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: N/A
Waitlist: N/A

I don't know if I should apply to more schools. Waiting game now...

 

[Chernz]

OK, here's a question: How important in the science GPA? I have a 3.48 cumulative, 3.52 in pre-reqs, but 3.28 in sci. I do, however, have A's in both anatomy and physiology. GREs are 161/160/5.0.

 

[RhinoDPT]

OK, here's a question: How important in the science GPA? I have a 3.48 cumulative, 3.52 in pre-reqs, but 3.28 in sci. I do, however, have A's in both anatomy and physiology. GREs are 161/160/5.0.

I think science GPA is pretty important. I have a 3.95 sGPA and a mediocre GRE and I already have an interview at every school I applied to.

 

[redrose424]

I think science GPA is pretty important. I have a 3.95 sGPA and a mediocre GRE and I already have an interview at every school I applied to.

You also have a high cGPA and very high pGPA. I don't think science GPA is as important as either of those things or the GRE.

 

[Bossman88]

University: UMD,College Park
Major: Public Health Science
Overall GPA: 2.91
Prereq GPA: 2.8-3.0 depending on school (Taking Physics I and II this Fall & next Spring)
Last 60 GPA: 2.95
GRE: Planned to take in September
Observation hours: 110 hours. 70 Outpatient(Orthopedics) 40 Inpatient (Nursing home)
Extracurriculars: So many to list

Licenses/Certificates : First Aid, CPR/AED, BPS

Applying: Shenandoah, Touro NY, Emory & Henry, Hampton (Will submit all Applications by September 15th )

Acceptances: N/A
Rejections : N/A
Waitlist: N/A

I'm new to this forum and this is my first time applying. I know my stats ain't that competitive compared to others on here but I am extremely positive I will get in based on my references, extracurriculars, and most of all my personal statement, which I believe is very very strong. Took me a month to write and I believe will stand out. Hope they take into consideration everything. My low grades and GPA are due to certain life circumstances which I can't explain on here but only the commitees know. Lol but fingers crossed, will send in my applications as soon as I take my GRE. Really hope I score high to compensate my Low GPA.

P.S: The more reason why I applied at schools which fulfill my requirements (also goes to those with similar stats like me, do some research, look at the average GPA of the last entry class, their minimums and trust me you might have a chance) my first choice is Shenandoah though. Hope I get in. God willing!


Good luck everyone.

 

[Bossman88]

I think science GPA is pretty important. I have a 3.95 sGPA and a mediocre GRE and I already have an interview at every school I applied to.

Which schools did you apply to? And what are your GRE scores?

 

[redrose424]

University: UMD,College Park
Major: Public Health Science
Overall GPA: 2.91
Prereq GPA: 2.8-3.0 depending on school (Taking Physics I and II this Fall & next Spring)
Last 60 GPA: 2.95
GRE: Planned to take in September
Observation hours: 110 hours. 70 Outpatient(Orthopedics) 40 Inpatient (Nursing home)
Extracurriculars: So many to list

Licenses/Certificates : First Aid, CPR/AED, BPS

Applying: UMD Eastern Shore, Shenandoah, Temple, Duquense, Thomas Jefferson, Touro NY, Emory, Hampton, USF (Will submit all Applications by September 15th )

Acceptances: N/A
Rejections : N/A
Waitlist: N/A

I'm new to this forum and this is my first time applying. I know my stats ain't that competitive compared to others on here but I am extremely positive I will get in based on my references, extracurriculars, and most of all my personal statement, which I believe is very very strong. Took me a month to write and I believe will stand out. Hope they take into consideration everything. My low grades and GPA are due to certain life circumstances which I can't explain on here but only the commitees know. Lol but fingers crossed, will send in my applications as soon as I take my GRE. Really hope I score high to compensate my Low GPA.

P.S: The more reason why I applied at schools which fulfill my requirements (also goes to those with similar stats like me, do some research, look at the average GPA of the last entry class, their minimums and trust me you might have a chance) my first choice is Shenandoah though. Hope I get in. God willing!


Good luck everyone.

I wouldn't apply anywhere where you haven't at least met the minimum GPA requirements. I don't know about the others, but Emory is in my state and very competitive and require a GPA of 3.0 as the minimum. It would save you over 100 dollars to leave them off your list, including the PTCAS and supplemental app fee. I have a feeling they use a system to sort out applicants not meeting their minimums.

 

[RhinoDPT]

Which schools did you apply to? And what are your GRE scores?

Like I said, my GRE is nothing to write home about... v-150 q-155 aw-4.0

I applied to 10 schools. I got invitations to interview at Georgia Regents, Midwestern (Glendale and Downers Grove), Creighton, Bellarmine, UNE and the rest of the schools I applied to did not require an interview.

 

[redrose424]

Like I said, my GRE is nothing to write home about... v-150 q-155 aw-4.0

I applied to 10 schools. I got invitations to interview at Georgia Regents, Midwestern (Glendale and Downers Grove), Creighton, Bellarmine, UNE and the rest of the schools I applied to did not require an interview.

I'm curious, why did you decide to apply to GRU? After a little stalking I see you're from out of state, and it seems GRU has quite a bit of out of state students applying. I thought they were a state school though, am I wrong on this? To be honest, before I had moved to Georgia I didn't know anything about GRU, does their DPT program have a good reputation in other states?

 

[RhinoDPT]

I'm curious, why did you decide to apply to GRU? After a little stalking I see you're from out of state, and it seems GRU has quite a bit of out of state students applying. I thought they were a state school though, am I wrong on this? To be honest, before I had moved to Georgia I didn't know anything about GRU, does their DPT program have a good reputation in other states?

Georgia Regents does select in-state applicants with preference from what I have heard. The reason I chose to apply to GRU is rather unorthodox. My wife and I are both applying to graduate school (her to Dental School). We obviously want to be together for grad school, so we had to narrow our search to schools that have DPT and DDS programs. GRU is a great school in an awesome are that has both of our programs; that was my main reason for applying there. If you are a Georgia resident you should have a VERY high chance of acceptance since you already have an interview. The odds are stacked against me and that is why I chose to push their interview back for another school that does not have a resedence preferance.

 

[starrsgirl]

University: UMD,College Park
Major: Public Health Science
Overall GPA: 2.91
Prereq GPA: 2.8-3.0 depending on school (Taking Physics I and II this Fall & next Spring)
Last 60 GPA: 2.95
GRE: Planned to take in September
Observation hours: 110 hours. 70 Outpatient(Orthopedics) 40 Inpatient (Nursing home)
Extracurriculars: So many to list

Licenses/Certificates : First Aid, CPR/AED, BPS

Applying: UMD Eastern Shore, Shenandoah, Temple, Duquense, Thomas Jefferson, Touro NY, Emory, Hampton, USF (Will submit all Applications by September 15th )

Acceptances: N/A
Rejections : N/A
Waitlist: N/A

I'm new to this forum and this is my first time applying. I know my stats ain't that competitive compared to others on here but I am extremely positive I will get in based on my references, extracurriculars, and most of all my personal statement, which I believe is very very strong. Took me a month to write and I believe will stand out. Hope they take into consideration everything. My low grades and GPA are due to certain life circumstances which I can't explain on here but only the commitees know. Lol but fingers crossed, will send in my applications as soon as I take my GRE. Really hope I score high to compensate my Low GPA.

P.S: The more reason why I applied at schools which fulfill my requirements (also goes to those with similar stats like me, do some research, look at the average GPA of the last entry class, their minimums and trust me you might have a chance) my first choice is Shenandoah though. Hope I get in. God willing!


Good luck everyone.

Do you meet the stated minimums at all of those schools? If you do not meet the minimums, do NOT apply this cycle. You must understand that generally, your application is checked when it arrives at the school to ensure all minimums are met (GPA, GRE, minimum hours, any courses that had to be done to apply). If ANY of the required minimums aren't met, your application is discarded and you will receive a "rejected" letter when the mass mailing goes out. The admissions committee will NOT read your references, personal statement or look at your extracurriculars. Essentially, they won't even get your application since you didn't meet the minimums in the first place.

I share this with you because I've been in your shoes. I would venture I had excellent and distinct personal statements, references and extracurriculars. But that doesn't matter if no one reads them. After talking to schools extensively, I learned more about the admissions process and how/why being strong in some areas won't balance out GPA/GRE. In fact, the school's accreditation is tied to their minimum admissions requirements which is also why they cannot overlook those.

Save yourself the time and money, pull up your GPA and apply next year. It will make all the difference.