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

[krissybear]

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Update to my GPAs
e-submitted 8/18, course-entry service approved on 9/4, GPAs calculated 9/11

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

Undergrad Cum: 3.24
Post Bacc: 3.29
Total: 3.27
Math/Science comb: 2.82
Science: 2.67
Self Reported PT Prereq GPA: 2.99 <-- this seriously concerns me....
So, I'm retaking A&P II (previously a C) and Physics I&II (not previously taken) to hopefully boost this up
& I may consider retaking Chem II (also a C) but I wasn't originally going to until I saw my GPAs....

I'm worried about having these classes outstanding when my application will be in review, but it is what it is

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

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. I'm open to any and all suggestions...

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

 

[Edification]

When you guys state your pre req GPA on here? Is it what PTCAS calculated for you? Or is it a rough estimate based on the general pre reqs? If so, are you guys only taking highest grade into consideration or averaging?

Sorry for so many questions @_@ I was just unsure because my pGPA could be hugely different depending on if it's the highest grade only or averaging all retakes.

 

[MadmaxDPT]

Update: Interview
University: university of central Florida
Major: pre clinical health sciences
Cum Gpa: 3.21
Preq gpa: 3.55
Gre: 157V 159Q 4.0W
Applied: Nova, UCF, FIU,Miami, Emory, Boston U, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals, St Augustine
Interviews: Miami (10\16)

 

[Willow14]

Yes we will be! I just called UNG back today, turns out they won't reschedule me (said she could put a note by my name but doubts there will be more interviews). I had a feeling they would fill mostly from ED (I submitted my app in mid July), a little disappointing but obviously I can't reschedule GRU for an alternate interview so thats how life goes.

I agree, it's disappointing. So hopefully one of our other choices will work out! What is your first choice?

 

[redrose424]

I agree, it's disappointing. So hopefully one of our other choices will work out! What is your first choice?

My preference is to be in ATL, so GA state is my top choice (best price point), then Mercer, then probably GRU. You?

 

[Willow14]

My preference is to be in ATL, so GA state is my top choice (best price point), then Mercer, then probably GRU. You?

I'd like to continue at GRU. If not, then Mercer, then Armstrong.

 

[kli25]

Hi all,
I am currently a reapplicant for pt school and I was wondering if these brief statistics are enough to get me into pt school. I am afraid my gre isn't high enough, but I can give you a brief history of my application last year. What are my chances to get into a school?
GPA: 3.72
Gre: 296 (verbal: 144 ; quantitative: 152)
Volunteer hours: 432
Activities: President of the Pre-PT Club (3 years); Tutor; Research assistant for two physical therapy research clinics; volunteer at three clinic settings
Last year: Accepted: 1 pt school; Wait listed: 2 schools: Interviewed: 2 schools: rejected: 3 schools

 

[redrose424]

Hi all,
I am currently a reapplicant for pt school and I was wondering if these brief statistics are enough to get me into pt school. I am afraid my gre isn't high enough, but I can give you a brief history of my application last year. What are my chances to get into a school?
GPA: 3.72
Gre: 296 (verbal: 144 ; quantitative: 152)
Volunteer hours: 432
Activities: President of the Pre-PT Club (3 years); Tutor; Research assistant for two physical therapy research clinics; volunteer at three clinic settings
Last year: Accepted: 1 pt school; Wait listed: 2 schools: Interviewed: 2 schools: rejected: 3 schools

I'd say it depends on where you're applying, a lot of schools have a minimum GRE score which is 150 in each section or a combined 300 (which you would fail to meet and would exclude you). GPA is good. Pre-req gpa is roughly...?

Curious why you are reapplying when you were accepted last year.

 

[kli25]

I'd say it depends on where you're applying, a lot of schools have a minimum GRE score which is 150 in each section or a combined 300 (which you would fail to meet and would exclude you). GPA is good. Pre-req gpa is roughly...?

Curious why you are reapplying when you were accepted last year.

I wish not to disclose the reason to my reapplication, but you can say it was mainly financial. I have retaken the gre, but choked in the last minute, I am not usually person that does bad on test. It was this specific exam that I just can't seem to get use to. My pre req gpa was roughly 3.6

 

[Chernz]

Small update:

GPA: 3.46-3.48 (without re-calculating for a repeated class), around 3.52 recalculated
Pre-Reqs: 3.52
GRE: 161, 160, 5.0
Hours: 120 in various settings

Applied: UMN (non-PTCAS), St Kate's, St. Scholastica, Mayo, Creighton, Regis, Cincinnati, U Wash, Husson

Verification: 8/18
Waitlist: UMN
Interviews: Mayo (November)
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: N/A
A few of the schools haven't acknowledged receipt of application, but most have. A lot of these only send out offers in late fall/early winter. Just added the last two to app. Should I apply to a few more?

 

[BranBran]

I applied to Mayo too! My app is still getting processed though. :'( had to resubmit because of an error. How long after you e submit did they offer you an interview? 🙂 Maybe we will have the same interview date!

Small update:

GPA: 3.46-3.48 (without re-calculating for a repeated class), around 3.52 recalculated
Pre-Reqs: 3.52
GRE: 161, 160, 5.0
Hours: 120 in various settings

Applied: UMN (non-PTCAS), St Kate's, St. Scholastica, Mayo, Creighton, Regis, Cincinnati, U Wash, Husson

Verification: 8/18
Waitlist: UMN
Interviews: Mayo (November)
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: N/A
A few of the schools haven't acknowledged receipt of application, but most have. A lot of these only send out offers in late fall/early winter. Just added the last two to app. Should I apply to a few more?

 

[Chernz]

I applied to Mayo too! My app is still getting processed though. :'( had to resubmit because of an error. How long after you e submit did they offer you an interview? 🙂 Maybe we will have the same interview date!

Mine took longer because I had to get a professional/academic reference, so it was delayed by like three weeks. Once they got both of those, they offered me one after like 5 days.

 

[krissybear]

Update: Interview
University: university of central Florida
Major: pre clinical health sciences
Cum Gpa: 3.21
Preq gpa: 3.55
Gre: 157V 159Q 4.0W
Applied: Nova, UCF, FIU,Miami, Emory, Boston U, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals, St Augustine
Interviews: Miami (10\16)

When did you designate Miami? I know they are rolling admissions that was fast. Guess I'll need submit my supplemental question ASAP

 

[krissybear]

Do you typically get a response from schools once you designate them and PTCAS has verified? My GPAs were calculated on the 11th... Is that the "verification"?

 

[Chernz]

Do you typically get a response from schools once you designate them and PTCAS has verified? My GPAs were calculated on the 11th... Is that the "verification"?

Yes.

 

[Lukea2016]

University: Winthrop University
Major: Exercise Science with minor in General Science

Undergrad Cum: 3.72
Math/Science comb: 3.41
Science: 3.39
Self Reported PT Prereq GPA: 3.48

My sciences are pretty low, but I achieved "A's" in my most important courses, such as Anatomy, Physiology, and Zoology. It was really my freshman year that gave me a hard time. I have straight A's the last year and deans/presidents the year before that.

GRE: 152 (V) 150 (Q) 3.5 (AW)

Awards: Eagle Scout, Presidents list x 3, Dean's list once, life scholarship.
Extra: Member of Recreational Advisory Board, Exercise Science Club member, member of PEK (EXSC honors fraternity), play intramurals, frequent gym goer, and avid runners. Also, volunteer with habitat for humanity and other organizations when I have the opportunity.
Volunteer: ~215hr from four different places. Including an acute hospital setting and senior center.
Applied: Applied early to Duke University.

Interviews: I have an interview with Duke this coming Saturday and am very excited. I know my statistics were not as great as they could have been, but I believe a little but of confidence goes a long way.
Accepted: n/a
Rejected: n/a
Waitlisted: n/a

Good luck to everyone else!

 

[kdbhakta93]

University: University of Houston
Major: Biology with a minor in Kinesiology (4.0 GPA in my minor)
Overall GPA: 3.61
Pre-Req: 3.68
Extras: Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society Service Fraternity, Allied Health Professions Society--> did volunteer work for both clubs mostly food drives, cleaning up beaches, etc.
My GRE stats are a little low and I am nervous about them. I don't know if I should retake it.
GRE: 149V 156Q, 4.5W

Hours: 155 Outpatient 2 different places), 3 Pediatrics , 75 Inpatient (233 Hours total)

Applied to:
California State University, Long Beach CA
Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale FL
Texas Woman's University TX
University of Central Florida FL
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth TX
University of South Florida FL
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX

Any advice on what to do to further enhance my application? I still have time to retake my GRE, is it worth it?

 

[restheo]

I'm slightly confused about all of these interviews happening so early--do these colleges just have rolling admissions processes, or are they early admissions or what? The places I applied don't have deadlines until October 1 and November 15...my app isn't even processed by PTCAS yet. I submitted at the beginning of the month but it took them forever to get things verified. Will I be ok? I never thought I'd be stressed out having submitted my application ONLY one month early! Is the deadline the date I have to submit to PTCAS or the deadline that PTCAS has to review/verify all my stuff? In which case, the technical "deadline" would've been sometime in August.

 

[Willow14]

Just an announcement to those who have applied/are applying to GRU:
Name has been changed to Augusta University, effective immediately.

 

[shihalud]

I'm slightly confused about all of these interviews happening so early--do these colleges just have rolling admissions processes, or are they early admissions or what? The places I applied don't have deadlines until October 1 and November 15...my app isn't even processed by PTCAS yet. I submitted at the beginning of the month but it took them forever to get things verified. Will I be ok? I never thought I'd be stressed out having submitted my application ONLY one month early! Is the deadline the date I have to submit to PTCAS or the deadline that PTCAS has to review/verify all my stuff? In which case, the technical "deadline" would've been sometime in August.

Restheo, I think some are ED and some are rolling admissions. Before the PTCAS application portal opened, I researched the schools and most of them have rolling admissions, at least for the ones I am applying to. The schools with rolling admissions begin reviewing the applications as early as late July/August. The slots start to fill up, so by the time the actual deadline hits, a lot of interviews may already take place and admissions given. That said, I think you will be okay. The deadline is when PTCAS has to receive everything from you. From there, it may take longer to verify but as long as you submitted to PTCAS on time you should be okay.

 

[ptlover56]

Hey guys! Good luck to everyone applying this year!

I have a question about how long it takes PTCAS to calculate your GPAs? I know it says up to 5 weeks on the website but how long did it take for most of you?! I'm currently waiting for mine to be processed!

 

[BranBran]

Hey guys! Good luck to everyone applying this year!

I have a question about how long it takes PTCAS to calculate your GPAs? I know it says up to 5 weeks on the website but how long did it take for most of you?! I'm currently waiting for mine to be processed!

I e submitted August 27th and it took 2 weeks to verify. However, I think the volume of Esubmits were lower then than now. So, it might take PTCAS longer to get to you. Not sure!

 

[sskoloda]

Accepted!
cumulatve GPA: 3.8
science GPA: 3.7
GRE: 151/153/3.5

Applied: Jefferson, Drexel, Temple, Rutgers, Alvernia, Widener, Nova Southeastern- Fort Lauderdale
Interviews: Rutgers
Acceptances: Nova Southeastern !
Rejections: N/A

 

[shihalud]

Acceptances: TTUHSC

 

[Ginglymus]

Hey guys i've been spectating these forums for a few years now because unfortunately this will be my 4th time applying. I will be posting my stats at some point in the near future, but until then good luck with the applications and I really hope this is my year. It has been quite the ride.

 

[Chernz]

Update: Acceptance!

GPA: 3.46-3.48
Pre-Reqs: 3.52-ish
Sci: 3.28
GRE: 161/160/5.0

Destinations: UMN, St Kate's, Mayo, St. Scholastica, Creighton, Regis, University of Cincinnati, University of Washington, Husson
Waitlist: UMN
Interviews: Mayo
Rejections: N/A
Acceptances: St. Kate's!

So happy. It was my first choice; means I get to stay in the Twin Cities like I wanted. Fast turnaround, also. Woo!

 

[itzsommyjr]

Stats per PTCAS, just had my GPAs verified. I'm a non-traditional student, so this will probably look a bit weird/messy, but will probably provide some context.

University: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Major: Psychology
Undergraduate GPA: 3.66
Post-Bacc Schools: Schoolcraft College, Wayne State University
Post-Bacc GPA: 4.0
Combined Undergraduate and Post-Bacc GPA: 3.75
Combined Math and Science GPA: 3.78
Science GPA: 3.91
PT Prerequisite GPA: 3.97
GRE: 162V 156Q 5.0W
Observation: 1,000+ outpatient orthopedic, 5 home care

Applied: Early decision for Wayne State University
Acceptances: n/a
Rejections: n/a

Just got my acceptance offer today.

 

[dannibambi]

Hey guys i've been spectating these forums for a few years now because unfortunately this will be my 4th time applying. I will be posting my stats at some point in the near future, but until then good luck with the applications and I really hope this is my year. It has been quite the ride.

Good luck Ginglymus!!

 

[NWH1993]

Just an announcement to those who have applied/are applying to GRU:
Name has been changed to Augusta University, effective immediately.

Interesting. I wonder why the change. Any insight?

 

[Willow14]

Interesting. I wonder why the change. Any insight?

There was widespread disapproval of the name Georgia Regents University since it was adopted 3 years ago. I believe the main reason the new president pushed to change the name to include "Augusta" was to improve partnership with the community, which will return funding that was lost when it was GRU.

 

[krissybear]

Accepted!
cumulatve GPA: 3.8
science GPA: 3.7
GRE: 151/153/3.5

Applied: Jefferson, Drexel, Temple, Rutgers, Alvernia, Widener, Nova Southeastern- Fort Lauderdale
Interviews: Rutgers
Acceptances: Nova Southeastern !
Rejections: N/A

how long after you submitted your application did you hear back from NOVA?

 

[tzh2211]

I have a masters degree in athletic training along with a bachelors degree in athletic training. Im wondering how my masters degree affects my status being accepted. My graduate degree also consisted of a research project (Laser Therapy on DOMS). Do you think that will be enough be accepted along with my stats?

Cum GPA: 3.27
Pre req GPA: 3.3
GRE: 150 qua. 148 verb. 3.5 writing

Applied: Clarke University, Briar Cliff, St. Scholastica, U of Jamestown, Concordia-St. Paul

 

[BranBran]

I have a masters degree in athletic training along with a bachelors degree in athletic training. Im wondering how my masters degree affects my status being accepted. My graduate degree also consisted of a research project (Laser Therapy on DOMS). Do you think that will be enough be accepted along with my stats?

Cum GPA: 3.27
Pre req GPA: 3.3
GRE: 150 qua. 148 verb. 3.5 writing

Applied: Clarke University, Briar Cliff, St. Scholastica, U of Jamestown, Concordia-St. Paul

I don't think your masters degree in athletic training will help you very much with admissions. Even though you have a master's degree, it doesn't help cover up the fact that your GPAs and GRE scores are low. I guess it depends on where you applied if you will get accepted or not.

 

[shihalud]

Anyone apply to U Washington? They've had my application for a month now and are so quiet. I got an intitial confirmation email, but when I emailed a question to admissions I've had no response...

 

[Ginglymus]

Major: Exercise Science
Graduate: MS inHealth Sciences

PTCAS undergrad GPA: 2.83
Official transcript undergrad GPA: 3.39
Graduate GPA: 3.93
PTCAS Total: 3.02
Science: 3.30 (PTCAS)
Self Reported PT Prereq GPA: 3.48 (PTCAS)
Prerequisite GPA using highest grade: 3.5-3.8 depending on school
Last 60 credit hours: 3.85
Just to get some perspective, my GPA from my last 130 credits (4 years) is a 3.81. I received very poor grades during my first few years, and have been working incredibly hard trying to fix the damages over the last 5 years.

GRE: 148 (V) 152 (Q) 4.0 (AW)

Extracurricular: Montana Body Donation Program, Habitat for Humanity, graduate researcher, exercise science club, undergraduate research subject, brazillian jiu-jitsu club.. will continue more after work!

Volunteer:
~150 hours at various locations (outpatient, inpatient, acute care) including hippotherapy.
~1100 hours of work experience at an outpatient facility.

Applying:

Accepted:

Rejected:

Waitlisted:

This will be my 4th year applying. My first few years weren't so great and it has affected me more than I could have ever imagined. PTCAS averaging grades has been my main killer.

 

[GoDux1016]

University: University of Oregon
Major: Human Physiology. Minored in Business and Chemistry
Overall GPA: 3.46 (3.85 last 60 credits)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.37 (3.7ish with retakes)
GRE: 154 V 163 Q 5.0 AW

Extra-Curric:
- Anatomy Lab, Middle school and undergraduate tutor
- Student Health Advisory Committee and different pre-health clubs
- Lots of event volunteering
- Volunteer at Therapeutic Horseback Riding center
- Had a part time job throughout undergrad
- Musician, gigging and teaching

Observation: 75 outpatient, 40 inpatient, 10 sub-acute, 60 pediatric

Applied: ED- Des Moines University (DMU)

Interviews: DMU on 8/28

Acceptances: DMU on 9/17

Second year applying after making a last second attempt last year to 4 schools (got wait-listed at one). The psychological toll of being rejected and going through the process was ROUGH but it made me a better applicant for this cycle. I did a lot of research and visited a lot of schools and couldn't be more thrilled to attend DMU.

My unsolicited advice to applicants is to really research the schools you are applying to and start a dialogue with them. People often ask on this forum what their chances are. Well, every school is different. GPA's are the most important part of your application, but they are just a part of the whole. Schools weight GRE scores, shadowing experience, extra curricular activity and specific GPA's (science, last 60, etc.) differently. Talk to schools and see how they evaluate applicants on each criteria and find a school that best fits your application.

For schools that don't interview, make sure you visit them. You will never get a complete understanding of a school by looking through their website.

(last piece of unsolicited advice coming)
This site is great. It's been a lot of help for me to read about the journey of other students, the experience of current PT students, and the opinions of current PTs on various issues. However, for pre-PT students this forum must be SUPPLEMENTAL in your research of evaluating yourself as an applicant or understanding the PT field. Use this site as a tool, but don't solely rely on it for your pre-PT info.

 

[Edification]

Hello guys, I have just e-submitted my PTCAS application for verification!

University: University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Major: Comprehensive Kinesiology
cGPA (on official transcript, but not yet calculated by PTCAS): 3.17
pGPA (self calculated, but not yet calculated by PTCAS): 3.35
Last 65 credits: 3.60
Last 45 credits: 3.74
GRE: Taking on 9/24/2015
Observation as of e-submit 9/17:
-459 Outpatient
-30 Acute Inpatient
-81 Acute/Sub Acute Rehabilitation (3 different settings)
I am still working currently as a PT aide for 3 different hospitals, and I plan to still accumulate about 500 more hours from a mix of all 3 settings.

Submitted application to: Midwestern University - Glendale, West Coast University, D'Youville College
Planning to still apply to: AT Stills, Franklin Pierce University (both campuses), University of St. Augustine - San Marcos, UNLV (stretch school + top choice), Touro University Nevada (top choice)

Interviews: N/A
Waitlists: N/A
Rejections: N/A
Acceptances: N/A

I have spent some time reading on this forum as well as talking to my physical therapist colleagues at work about what schools to apply to, and to be completely honest with myself, I know I am not a strong applicant. As you can see, TUN is one of my top schools because of current location. In reality, if I could get into any of these schools this current cycle, I would be a happy man. What do you guys think are my chances?

 

[sskoloda]

how long after you submitted your application did you hear back from NOVA?

Nova was very responsive through the process. About a week (maybe less) after submitting my application they called to let me know they received everyone and to ask if I had any questions. Then about a week and a half- two weeks later I got the acceptance offer!

Hope that's helpful 🙂

 

[NWH1993]

Finally got verified by PTCAS..

uGPA: 3.12
cGPA: 3.15
pGPA: 3.05
GRE: 157 Q, 157 V, 4.0 AW (best scores in 2 tests)
Degree: BA in History with minor in Biology
Xtra's: D1 student-athlete, various community volunteer groups including Habitat for Humanity, volunteer youth athletics coach, board member for Holocaust survivors memorial group (I'm a 3rd generation survivor), worked part time jobs at golf course and music museum. Other stuff as well.
PT hours: observation = about 45 inpatient, 35 outpatient; pt aide = about 200 outpatient (I've seen Ortho, peds, neuro, amputee, and aquatic)
Applied: Georgia Regents University (first choice), Mercer University, Armstrong Atlantic University, University of North Georgia, Univesity of South Carolina

I'll stay updated on what I hear back. I know my GPA's are low but a competitive GRE score should help me get an interview where I can showcase my motivation, attitude, and personable abilities to prove I'm a good candidate for acceptance. I also had a very positive upward trend in my grades (especially last 60) but some schools don't even look at that. Incredible to speak with admissions counselors at different schools and see how they are all different in how they evaluate a student. Good luck to all!

 

[nature_girl]

Finally got verified by PTCAS..

uGPA: 3.12
cGPA: 3.15
pGPA: 3.05
GRE: 157 Q, 157 V, 4.0 AW (best scores in 2 tests)
Degree: BA in History with minor in Biology
Xtra's: D1 student-athlete, various community volunteer groups including Habitat for Humanity, volunteer youth athletics coach, board member for Holocaust survivors memorial group (I'm a 3rd generation survivor), worked part time jobs at golf course and music museum. Other stuff as well.
PT hours: observation = about 45 inpatient, 35 outpatient; pt aide = about 200 outpatient (I've seen Ortho, peds, neuro, amputee, and aquatic)
Applied: Georgia Regents University (first choice), Mercer University, Armstrong Atlantic University, University of North Georgia, Univesity of South Carolina

I'll stay updated on what I hear back. I know my GPA's are low but a competitive GRE score should help me get an interview where I can showcase my motivation, attitude, and personable abilities to prove I'm a good candidate for acceptance. I also had a very positive upward trend in my grades (especially last 60) but some schools don't even look at that. Incredible to speak with admissions counselors at different schools and see how they are all different in how they evaluate a student. Good luck to all!

What date did you submit your application?

 

[ptdude66]

UPDATE: ACCEPTANCE!!!!

I'm here to give hope to all those who have had low GPA's and stats! I had a 2.7, mediocre GRE scores, and got rejected by 15 schools last year! But I persevered and stuck with it. I also had tons of prayer and talked with people who were my similar situation. AFTER ALL THAT, I AM GOING TO PT SCHOOL!!! Thank you to everyone in this forum! I could not have done it without you guys! Please take advantage of this everyone! There is a lot of good advice on here!!!

MSG me if you are in a similar situation! I KNOW THE STRUGGLE!!!

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: Mt. St Mary's ED

Rejections: N/A

 

[NWH1993]

What date did you submit your application?

I e-submitted on 8/18 with my final transcript arriving 8/24. I got verified 9/16.

 

[VAHOKIE93]

University: Virginia Tech
Major: Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise
Overall GPA: 3.21
Pre-Req GPA: 3.27
GRE: 153 V 160 Q 4.5 AW

Extra-Curric: Sports medicine student aide, Alpha Epsilon Delta pre-health honor society, Undergraduate honor system panel member, Red Cross Club, intramural sports, Deans list

PT hours: 30 ortho inpatient, 10 inpatient rehabilitation, about 90 outpatient

Applied: Radford, UNE, Arcadia, Elon, Emory & Henry, Lynchburg, Midwestern, ODU, UofM Eastern Shore
Interviews: UNE, Emory & Henry
Acceptances:

 

[AP191]

University: Virginia Tech
Major: Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise
Overall GPA: 3.2
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3
GRE: 153 V 160 Q 4.5 AW

Extra-Curric: Sports medicine student aide, Alpha Epsilon Delta pre-health honor society, Undergraduate honor system panel member, Red Cross Club, Volunteer at local pet shelter

PT hours: 30 ortho inpatient, 10 inpatient rehabilitation, about 60 outpatient right now but getting more

Applying to ODU, Hampton U, Lynchburg, Radford, GWU, UofM Eastern Shore, and still deciding where else
I know my GPAs aren't the best but I feel like with my GRE and a couple extra curriculars maybe I have a chance? What do you guys think?

You have a chance at Lynchburg with those GRE scores. Your GPA is on the low side, but your GRE should make it up. Lynchburg is a fairly new program which is getting more and more competitive every year.

 

[AP191]

Hello guys, I have just e-submitted my PTCAS application for verification!

University: University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Major: Comprehensive Kinesiology
cGPA (on official transcript, but not yet calculated by PTCAS): 3.17
pGPA (self calculated, but not yet calculated by PTCAS): 3.35
Last 65 credits: 3.60
Last 45 credits: 3.74
GRE: Taking on 9/24/2015
Observation as of e-submit 9/17:
-459 Outpatient
-30 Acute Inpatient
-81 Acute/Sub Acute Rehabilitation (3 different settings)
I am still working currently as a PT aide for 3 different hospitals, and I plan to still accumulate about 500 more hours from a mix of all 3 settings.

Submitted application to: Midwestern University - Glendale, West Coast University, D'Youville College
Planning to still apply to: AT Stills, Franklin Pierce University (both campuses), University of St. Augustine - San Marcos, UNLV (stretch school + top choice), Touro University Nevada (top choice)

Interviews: N/A
Waitlists: N/A
Rejections: N/A
Acceptances: N/A

I have spent some time reading on this forum as well as talking to my physical therapist colleagues at work about what schools to apply to, and to be completely honest with myself, I know I am not a strong applicant. As you can see, TUN is one of my top schools because of current location. In reality, if I could get into any of these schools this current cycle, I would be a happy man. What do you guys think are my chances?

I applied to Franklin Pierce, with your stats you should get in granted if your GRE scores are average. Problem is you will have to wait since it takes them a while to send out letters.

 

[RUN_HC]

Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.5
PTCAS Pre-Req GPA: 3.44 (With a handful of outstanding pre-reqs to finish)
GRE: 154 V 148 Q 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Cross-Country Team Captain for 4 years (All-Academic American, All-Region, 3x Individual Conference Champion), Student-Athlete Advisory member, Sport Science & PE Club member, Spanish Tutor, Special Olympics Volunteer, Wheelchair Basketball Tournament volunteer, Athletic Dept/College Baseball Team Volunteer, College Running Club member, Tampa Bay Ray’s Minor League Affiliate Intern, Local Race Volunteer

PT hours: 2400 hours outpatient including sports rehab, pediatrics, and geriatrics

Also have ~2 years work experience in a pain clinic and with several specialty physicians

Applied: Arcadia, Drexel, Temple, Thomas Jefferson, and Widener (starting application to Neumann)

I haven’t been successful raising my Quantitative Score, and I’m extremely nervous about that part of my application. Otherwise, I feel that I have a reasonable chance.

Comments/suggestions definitely welcome!

 

[Edification]

I applied to Franklin Pierce, with your stats you should get in granted if your GRE scores are average. Problem is you will have to wait since it takes them a while to send out letters.

Thanks for the insight! May I ask which campus you're applying to? From what I could tell, the campuses are not rolling admissions, so they would not evaluate applications until after their January deadline, is this correct?

For me, it seems like another potential problem will be that Franklin Pierce (and many other schools) explicitly require one LoR from a professor. I have been waiting on my chemistry professor to write one since August.. Already have 1 from a PT and 1 from a Pre-PT advisor. Hopefully he pulls through.

 

[DPT2019newb]

University: Virginia Tech
Major: Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise
Overall GPA: 3.2
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3
GRE: 153 V 160 Q 4.5 AW

Extra-Curric: Sports medicine student aide, Alpha Epsilon Delta pre-health honor society, Undergraduate honor system panel member, Red Cross Club, Volunteer at local pet shelter

PT hours: 30 ortho inpatient, 10 inpatient rehabilitation, about 60 outpatient right now but getting more

Applying to ODU, Hampton U, Lynchburg, Radford, GWU, UofM Eastern Shore, and still deciding where else
I know my GPAs aren't the best but I feel like with my GRE and a couple extra curriculars maybe I have a chance? What do you guys think?

Nice to see another Hokie on here! Best of luck!

 

[olivia_PT]

Major: Psychology with a minor in Biology
Overall GPA: 3.38
Pre-Req GPA: 3.34
GRE: 154 V 157 Q 5.0 AW

Extra Curricular:
Business manager/writer for the school newspaper, Society of Women Engineers (worked with other members to get local girls interested in STEM), Women's Mentor Program, Active Minds, Relay for Life, intramural volleyball, tour guide.

Observation: 47 outpatient orthopedics, 20 outpatient pediatrics/aquatics, 30 SNF, 10 elementary school

Applied: New York Medical College, NYU, Sage, Stony Brook, Sacred Heart University, University of Scranton
Interviews:
Acceptances:

E-submitted on 8/18, last transcript arrived 8/24, verified 9/9.

Good luck to everyone applying this cycle!

 

[NWH1993]

E-submitted on 8/18, last transcript arrived 8/24, verified 9/9. Still waiting for them to mail out my application. I called PTCAS and they said that if it wasn't sent out on 9/11, which I'm assuming it didn't since my mailing status still says pending, that it would be mailed out on 9/18. I'm getting a little worried that the mailing status hasn't changed yet, especially since some of the schools that I'm applying to have rolling admissions. Has anyone else dealt with a similar situation?

Good luck to everyone applying this cycle!

I am as well. Two of my schools have sent me confirmation emails saying they have received my complete application but my mailing status still says pending on PTCAS.