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

[redrose424]

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University: Ohio University- Athens
Major: Pre-Physical Therapy (Post-Bac.)
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6
GRE: V: 148 Q: 151 Writing: 4.0

Full-time Clerk in a local Emergency Room (throughout Post-Bac.)
Volunteer: 120+ Outpatient 30+ Inpatient in Physical Therapy
Extra-curricular: Mentor in the LGBTQ Mentor Program

Applied: Ohio State University, Ohio University, University of Miami, Rosalind Franklin University, University of Vermont, Emory University, Indiana University Purdue University (Indianapolis), and University of Wisconsin- Madison

Most-recent activity: Had an interview with Rosalind Franklin U- waitlisted.
Also have an interview with University of Miami in November.

Is it normal to get waitlisted this early on in the process? I felt my interview was very strong, and I'm not one to normally give myself positive feedback (I demand more from myself). I'm trying to stay motivated and encouraged..and just wonder if there is something I could be doing differently or better.

I would expect that you were waitlisted at Rosalind Franklin U because your GRE is a little below their average accepted. As far as why it happened this early, I suspect its because they have an early decision process so their class is likely already full with ED applicants.

 

[prospectivedpt7]

University: Ohio State University
Major: Health Sciences / Minor in Neuroscience
Overall GPA: 3.6
Pre-Req GPA: 3.29(PTCAS) or higher depending on school
GRE: 152 Verbal 159 Quantitative 4.0 Writing

Extra-Curric: Research Assistant for 2 years, Health Sciences Club Vice President, Buckeye Bows for the Kiddos Vice President of Sales, CHAARG, Pre-PT/OT Club, Volunteered at a couple other places

Volunteer: Shadowed 200 hours total (80 inpatient, 120 outpatient)

Applied: Ohio State, Northwestern, University of Illinois Chicago, U Pitt, George Washington U, Drexel, Thomas Jefferson U, Cal State Northridge, LIU, Nova Southeastern, SUNY Upstate, SUNY Downstate

Acceptances: Northwestern (8/14), Nova Southeastern (8/16)

Rejections:

Interviews: SUNY Upstate (11/13)

When did you submit your PTCAS and supplementals? You heard back so early from Nova and Northwestern! I am from Ohio State as well and have similar stats. Do you know where you are going to accept?

 

[linxoxo]

And I also graduate Spring 2016!

Oh okay gotcha! That's what I thought but I just wanted to double check. Thank you! 🙂

 

[olivia_PT]

Update: Interview!

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: NYU (11/6), NYMC (11/13)
Acceptances:

 

[Seahawks/Cougs]

Washington State University
Major: Biological Sciences
Cumulative GPA: 3.95
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: V:162, Q:155, AW:4.5

Observation: ~2000 outpatient, 105 military, 19 pediatric, 10 inpatient

Applied: US Army Baylor, EWU, UW, Northern AZ, NSU-Tampa, USF, Husson University

My GPA was verified by PTCAS on 10/9/15....for anyone that has applied to NSU-Tampa, how long did it take for you to get an interview once your application was received? Thanks!

As a student of WSU and has taken two biology courses, that's impressive you managed a near perfect GPA. Why did you choose the biology route and not Kinesiology if you knew you were going to apply for PT schools? I'm a current Junior and biology is currently destroying my GPA lol.

 

[prospectivedpt7]

Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.76
Pre-Req GPA: 3.79
GRE: 152 Verbal 158 Quantitative 4.0 Writing

Submitted: 9/4
Verified: 9/24

Volunteer: Shadowed 121 hours total (23 inpatient, 98 outpatient)

Applied: Ohio State, Ohio University, Northwestern, NYU, Columbia, Arcadia, Temple

Acceptances: Northwestern

Rejections:

Interviews: Columbia (11/20), NYU (11/7), Temple (10/30)

 

[BEERISGOOD]

Major: Social Science Education
Overall GPA: 3.77
Science GPA: 3.81
Gre: 159V/152Q/4.5

Submitted: 9/8
Verified: 10/8

Observation: 400+ Outpatient Therapy tech, 25 inpatient acute, 10 home health

Applied: University of Cincinnati, Mt. St. Joseph, University of Dayton, Walsh, IUPUI, UIndy, Chatham, Marshall, Bradley, Toledo

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews: Dayton (11/13), Chatham (11/14)

New here and first year applying to DPT programs. Nervous and excited for the process though! Best of luck to everyone

 

[cyclingkayaker88]

Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.76
Pre-Req GPA: 3.79
GRE: 152 Verbal 158 Quantitative 4.0 Writing

Submitted: 9/4
Verified: 9/24

Volunteer: Shadowed 121 hours total (23 inpatient, 98 outpatient)

Applied: Ohio State, Ohio University, Northwestern, NYU, Columbia, Arcadia, Temple

Acceptances: Northwestern

Rejections:

Interviews: Columbia (11/20), NYU (11/7), Temple (10/30)

Where is your undergrad at, if I may ask?

 

[prospectivedpt7]

Where is your undergrad at, if I may ask?

Ohio state university

 

[restheo]

Anybody hear from Shenandoah yet? They told me interviews would be assigned from now til end of Oct...I'm biting my fingernails. Their deadline is oct 1, and their interviews are on the 20th and 21st of nov...I can't imagine they could notify people much later than late October. Air fare would be crazy.

 

[acarroll16]

Anybody hear from Shenandoah yet? They told me interviews would be assigned from now til end of Oct...I'm biting my fingernails. Their deadline is oct 1, and their interviews are on the 20th and 21st of nov...I can't imagine they could notify people much later than late October. Air fare would be crazy.

I'm still (im)patiently waiting to hear back as well! My assumption would be if not by the end of the day, the end of next week for sure...

 

[greyhound2014]

I'm still (im)patiently waiting to hear back as well! My assumption would be if not by the end of the day, the end of next week for sure...

Did you both receive an email saying your application was being forwarded to the AdCom for full review? They emailed me last week on Saturday 10/17 stating they received my application (which was verified 10/13) and would follow up with another email stating it was being forwarded, but I have yet to receive that email. It's making me nervous!

 

[optimism44]

Did you both receive an email saying your application was being forwarded to the AdCom for full review? They emailed me last week on Saturday 10/17 stating they received my application (which was verified 10/13) and would follow up with another email stating it was being forwarded, but I have yet to receive that email. It's making me nervous!

I got the follow up email from Shenandoah last week. Hopefully hear back from them sometime next week.

 

[optimism44]

Major: Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.20
Pre-req GPA: 3.53
Gre: 148V/156Q/3.5

Submitted: 8/16/15 (ED), 9/25/15

Observation: 100 total hours (40 hours in a private practice, 60 hours at a rehabilitation center in hospital)

Extra-curricular: NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, CPR/AED certification

Applied: VCU (ED - denied; put in with regular admissions), Shenandoah, Marymount, UMD-Baltimore, ODU, Lynchburg (unable to make a final decision)

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews:

 

[restheo]

Yeah i did get the two confirmation emails, then another follow up saying decisions would come through between mid and end of october. Guess theyre gonna wait til next week.

 

[Baylorhopeful23]

As a student of WSU and has taken two biology courses, that's impressive you managed a near perfect GPA. Why did you choose the biology route and not Kinesiology if you knew you were going to apply for PT schools? I'm a current Junior and biology is currently destroying my GPA lol.

I started off Kines but started contemplating some different career paths after my Sophomore year, so I chose to switch to bio to keep my options open. Feel free to message me if you have any other questions!

 

[HawkGuy16]

University of Iowa
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.73
Pre-req GPA: 3.69
GRE: 153V/157Q/3.5W

Submitted: 7/13
Verified: 8/4

Observation: 126 hours total between inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing

Extras: volunteer in geriatrics at a hospital, volunteer for some 5K races, running club member

Applied: University of Iowa, Des Moines University, Duke University, University of Colorado, Creighton University

Acceptances: DMU 9/18

Rejections:

Interviews: DMU 8/28

I've been reading through the forums for a bit and decided to join in. Pretty pumped about DMU and anxious to hear from the others!

 

[OSUfan624]

UPDATE: Interview at Temple!
John Carroll University
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.72
Pre-req: 3.72
Science: 3.69
GRE: 150V/150Q/5.5W

Submitted 9/26
Verified 10/18

Extracurricular: Varsity track and field, work every weekend, volunteer at Koinonia nursing home, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, worked track meets for children, personal training.
Observation: 62 Hours in outpatient (ortho, geriatric, aquatic, pediatric, neuro, post-op), 15 Hours Inpatient (geriatric, ortho, aquatic)
Applied: Ohio State, Ohio University, Northwestern, Temple, Boston U, Kentucky, West Virginia U, Marshall, Cleveland State, Toledo, Youngstown

Acceptances:
Interviews: Temple 11/20
Rejections:

Has anyone had an interview at Temple yet?

 

[ajc4cz]

John Carroll University
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.72
Pre-req: 3.72
Science: 3.69
GRE: 150V/150Q/5.5W

Submitted 9/26
Verified 10/18

Extracurricular: Varsity track and field, work every weekend, volunteer at Koinonia nursing home, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, worked track meets for children, personal training.
Observation: 62 Hours in outpatient (ortho, geriatric, aquatic, pediatric, neuro, post-op), 15 Hours Inpatient (geriatric, ortho, aquatic)
Applied: Ohio State, Ohio University, Northwestern, Temple, Boston U, Kentucky, West Virginia U, Marshall, Cleveland State, Toledo, Youngstown

Acceptances:
Rejections:

I'm asking for an honest opinion. Is this application competitive enough to get into these big schools?

I think it should at least land you a few interviews! While your GRE scores are a bit low, your GPA is very competitive!

 

[prospectivedpt7]

John Carroll University
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.72
Pre-req: 3.72
Science: 3.69
GRE: 150V/150Q/5.5W

Submitted 9/26
Verified 10/18

Extracurricular: Varsity track and field, work every weekend, volunteer at Koinonia nursing home, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, worked track meets for children, personal training.
Observation: 62 Hours in outpatient (ortho, geriatric, aquatic, pediatric, neuro, post-op), 15 Hours Inpatient (geriatric, ortho, aquatic)
Applied: Ohio State, Ohio University, Northwestern, Temple, Boston U, Kentucky, West Virginia U, Marshall, Cleveland State, Toledo, Youngstown

Acceptances:
Rejections:

I'm asking for an honest opinion. Is this application competitive enough to get into these big schools?

Your GPA is really good given your major. I would be really surprised if you don't get a lot of interviews. Your GRE is kind of low but many of the schools I don't feel put a ton of emphasis on it. My only suggestion would be to add some more observation hours as yours are limited. Most schools that I looked at suggest at least 100 so they know you are confident that you are in the right field. Do the schools you applied to have a set requirement for hours? My GPA is close to yours and my GRE was only slightly higher as well and I have interviews at 4/9 schools I applied to within the next month AND they were my reach schools. Be confident. You didn't submit at the last minute either which should work in your benefit.

 

[OSUfan624]

Your GPA is really good given your major. I would be really surprised if you don't get a lot of interviews. Your GRE is kind of low but many of the schools I don't feel put a ton of emphasis on it. My only suggestion would be to add some more observation hours as yours are limited. Most schools that I looked at suggest at least 100 so they know you are confident that you are in the right field. Do the schools you applied to have a set requirement for hours? My GPA is close to yours and my GRE was only slightly higher as well and I have interviews at 4/9 schools I applied to within the next month AND they were my reach schools. Be confident. You didn't submit at the last minute either which should work in your benefit.

Yes, most of my schools want like 40 to 60 hours. Except for northwestern. They said that most applicants have around 100, I will hit that soon so it's okay. I'm still observing and stuff every week.

 

[twa28]

When did you submit your PTCAS and supplementals? You heard back so early from Nova and Northwestern! I am from Ohio State as well and have similar stats. Do you know where you are going to accept?

Wow, I just realized I put August in my post but I meant October haha. I submitted my PTCAS in the middle of August and supplementals like right when I got them. Northwestern is definitely in my top so that's my plan for right now but if I get into OSU or Pitt, I may consider those..

 

[prospectivedpt7]

Wow, I just realized I put August in my post but I meant October haha. I submitted my PTCAS in the middle of August and supplementals like right when I got them. Northwestern is definitely in my top so that's my plan for right now but if I get into OSU or Pitt, I may consider those..

Awesome! I just got into Northwestern as well. You'll have to let me know what you decide, maybe we will be classmates again!

 

[wanderingPT]

I applied to the University of Wisconsin-Madison...and I'm realizing how important the culture of the school I go to is for me. I have never visited this school before, and they do not require interviews. They are supposed to let me know between December 15- 24 about their decision. Would you recommend visiting? Would you wait till you were accepted to visit - since money is a factor?

Thank you!

I have recently visited the campus and can say it is one of the best cultures I have ever been a part of. Everyone loves being there and it's a very optimistic environment. I have a few cousins that attend the school for grad programs and cannot speak more highly of the institution. If finances allow you to visit, then do it. If not, then I don't think you can go wrong with the school. Beautiful campus, right on 2 lakes, and the atmosphere is incredible. I hope some of this helps! Good luck!

 

[wanderingPT]

Institution: Georgia Gwinnett College
Major: Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.50
Pre-Req GPA: 3.36
GRE: 154V/153Q/4.0W

Submitted: 9/30
Verified: 10/27

Hours: 900+ outpatient (orthopedic) as a PT technician/aide
75 outpatient (sports)
15 inpatient (sub-acute/rehabilitation)
15 inpatient (acute)

EC's: 4 year college athlete, National Society of Leadership and Success, Kappa Omicron Nu Exercise Science Honor Society, B.E.A.R.S Club (Bridging Exercise and Real Science)

Applied: University of Florida, University of Central Florida, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Medical University of South Carolina, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Regis University.

Acceptances:
Interviews:
Rejections:

First year applying! Waiting for replies is the worst, but best of luck to everyone!

 

[Morgan L.]

Anybody hear from Shenandoah yet? They told me interviews would be assigned from now til end of Oct...I'm biting my fingernails. Their deadline is oct 1, and their interviews are on the 20th and 21st of nov...I can't imagine they could notify people much later than late October. Air fare would be crazy.

Received my "admissions committee full review" email on 9/24. Still have not heard anything either. I'm assuming by the end of the week since Sunday is the 1st

 

[PTtech0715]

*UPDATE* (GPA calculations and interview offer)

University: Northern Arizona University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.51
Pre-Req GPA: 3.37
GRE: V-158 Q-150 AW- 4.0

Extra-Curric: Phoenix Children's Hospital summer volunteer program, assisted in NAU's Cardiovascular Regulation Lab, Special Olympics volunteer, Exercise Science Club

Volunteer: 460 hours total: 10 inpatient pediatrics, 12 skilled nursing facility, 5 inpatient hospital, 433 outpatient/neuro/wellness center (half as paid tech)

Applied: NAU, AT Still, CSULB, Midwestern (Glendale & DG), Rosalind Franklin University, University of Washington, Puget Sound, George Fox University

Interviews: MWU- Glendale (Waiting to schedule date that I can attend)

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Midwestern offers interviews one date/time slot at a time from what they said. The date that is posted (11/6) I will be out of town, so I am waiting until that date is filled and the next is posted. Has anyone else on here interviewed or been offered an interview with MWU?

I just interviewed with Midwestern-Glendale last Friday (10/23)! It was a full day filled with information about the university and program. If you have any specific questions, feels free to message me. 🙂

 

[PT2019Student]

University: University of Washington
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Overall GPA: 3.70
Pre-Req GPA: 3.70
GRE: 151 V 159 Q 4.0 W

Extra-Curric: ASME, D-I Student Athletic Trainer, background in special education, research, camp counselor, UW Pre-PT Club, Vietnam Health Clinic, hospital volunteer, agency affiliated counselor

Hours: 2300+ inpatient peds | 500+ ortho/sports | 60 schools | 30 acute | 16 outpatient rehab

Applied: University of Washington, Northwestern University, Eastern Washington University, University of Delaware, PITT, UNTHSC, Arcadia University

Acceptances: University of Delaware

Rejections:

 

[RiSi12]

Update: Interviews!

University: Northern Arizona University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.51
Pre-Req GPA: 3.37
GRE: V-158 Q-150 AW- 4.0

Extra-Curric: Phoenix Children's Hospital summer volunteer program, assisted in NAU's Cardiovascular Regulation Lab, Special Olympics volunteer, Exercise Science Club

Volunteer: 460 hours total: 10 inpatient pediatrics, 12 skilled nursing facility, 5 inpatient hospital, 433 outpatient/neuro/wellness center (half as paid tech)

Applied: NAU, AT Still, CSULB, Midwestern (Glendale & DG), Rosalind Franklin University, University of Washington, George Fox University

Interviews: MWU- Glendale (12/14), Rosalind Franklin (Offered for 11/21, but deferred it to 1/16)

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Hoping to hear back from others soon!

 

[DPT2019newb]

Interview Updates!!

University: Virginia Tech
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.85
Pre-Req GPA: 3.74
GRE: V-152, Q-160, W-5.0

Extra-Curric: President/Trip Leader of an 0rganization where I traveled to Nicaragua for three spring breaks, Historian/Pledge Parent for a leadership fraternity, Honors Program where I wrote an Honors thesis, camp counselor for four summers, other volunteering in the community. Currently working in Nicaragua for five months as a Program Director with a non-profit

PT Volunteer: 170 hours - acute care (65), general outpatient (25), and pediatric/special needs children (80)

Applying: VCU, ODU, Radford, Duke, University of Florida, University of Delaware
Interview: University of Delaware (9/11), Radford University (11/19), Duke (12/5)
Accepted: University of Delaware (9/23)

 

[helpmebecomeaDPT]

IM IN!!
University: UCF
cGPA: 3.21 PTCAS
pGPA:3.6
GRE: 155v 152q 4.0w , 157v 159q 4.0w
Observations: 50 geriatric 150 pediatric 50 inpatient 300 outpatient (currently working part time as an aide)
Applied: Nova-Fort Lauderdale, Nova-Tampa, UCF, Miami, FIU, Boston U, Rocky Mountain U, Emory, Regis
Interviews: Miami (10/16)
Acceptance: NOVA FORT LAUDERDALE!!!

It was so crazy, I walked out of my interview at Miami yesterday, turned my phone on and had the email from NOVA! I about threw my phone I was so happy. Then I found this cool brewery right next to Miami campus and had a few beers! Definitely one of the best days of my life.

How was your interview at Miami? I am a student there so I automatically get an interview! What kind of questions did they ask?

 

[badgerPT22]

Interview Updates!!

University: Virginia Tech
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.85
Pre-Req GPA: 3.74
GRE: V-152, Q-160, W-5.0

Extra-Curric: President/Trip Leader of an 0rganization where I traveled to Nicaragua for three spring breaks, Historian/Pledge Parent for a leadership fraternity, Honors Program where I wrote an Honors thesis, camp counselor for four summers, other volunteering in the community. Currently working in Nicaragua for five months as a Program Director with a non-profit

PT Volunteer: 170 hours - acute care (65), general outpatient (25), and pediatric/special needs children (80)

Applying: VCU, ODU, Radford, Duke, University of Florida, University of Delaware
Interview: University of Delaware (9/11), Radford University (11/19), Duke (12/5)
Accepted: University of Delaware (9/23)

When did you submit your application to Duke? How long did it take to hear back about an interview?

 

[DPT2019newb]

When did you submit your application to Duke? How long did it take to hear back about an interview?

I think I had everything submitted by July 14th-17th? Not sure of the exact day. I just found out today that I received an interview, but I know that people can hear up until February.

 

[na984489]

Hey guys, so ive read this forum, (well kind of skimmed through it) and I just needed some feedback on what my next steps should based on my current stats on applying to DPT school.

School: SUNY
Overall-GPA: 2.99
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2
GRE: V: 148, Q: 148, A: 3.0 (plan on retaking it in exactly a month)
Extras: working as a Lead PT aide in an outpatient clinic, so I've accrued 1000+ hours,
50+ hours in a neuro, and 50+ ortho surgeon office.

Predicament: not sure what my next step should be. improve my stats even more I planned on applying asap to approximately 15 schools, and seeing what happens. but just wanted to see if anyone had gotten into any schools with stats similar to mine, and if so where did you get in?

please any sort of feedback would be greatly appreciated.

 

[steveyk]

Hey guys, so ive read this forum, (well kind of skimmed through it) and I just needed some feedback on what my next steps should based on my current stats on applying to DPT school.

School: SUNY
Overall-GPA: 2.99
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2
GRE: V: 148, Q: 148, A: 3.0 (plan on retaking it in exactly a month)
Extras: working as a Lead PT aide in an outpatient clinic, so I've accrued 1000+ hours,
50+ hours in a neuro, and 50+ ortho surgeon office.

Predicament: not sure what my next step should be. improve my stats even more I planned on applying asap to approximately 15 schools, and seeing what happens. but just wanted to see if anyone had gotten into any schools with stats similar to mine, and if so where did you get in?

please any sort of feedback would be greatly appreciated.

In my honest opinion, you have to either retake your GRE's or retake more courses to raise your GPA. I have spoken to people who have gotten into school with your GRE scores but had superb grades or vise versa but not below average on both [which would be the case for you]

And I'd hate to tell you this but your 1000+ hours of observation won't mean much to PT programs if you're academics don't show that you're prepared for the DPT course load.

I see that you are planning on retaking the GRE's. I would have to agree and say that may be the cheapest/fastest way to somewhat strengthen your application. I would make sure to try and score 155+ and 4.0+ on the sections. If you haven't tried using Magoosh, I highly recommend it. I used it for about 2 weeks and felt decently prepared for the exam. Good luck

 

[Wolfpack592]

Update: Interviews!

Undergrad: North Carolina State University
Major: Human Biology
Cumulative GPA: 3.95
Pre-Req: 3.87
Science&Math: 3.91
GRE: V:152, Q:156, W:5.0

Observation: 74 outpatient, 23 inpatient, 20 skilled nursing

Submitted PTCAS: 9/6

Applied: UNC, Duke, East Carolina, Western Carolina, VCU, Pittsburgh, University of South Carolina, Miami, Nova Ft. Lauderdale

Interviews: Miami 11/20; Duke 12/5

Accepted:

Rejected:

 

[redrose424]

Hey guys, so ive read this forum, (well kind of skimmed through it) and I just needed some feedback on what my next steps should based on my current stats on applying to DPT school.

School: SUNY
Overall-GPA: 2.99
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2
GRE: V: 148, Q: 148, A: 3.0 (plan on retaking it in exactly a month)
Extras: working as a Lead PT aide in an outpatient clinic, so I've accrued 1000+ hours,
50+ hours in a neuro, and 50+ ortho surgeon office.

Predicament: not sure what my next step should be. improve my stats even more I planned on applying asap to approximately 15 schools, and seeing what happens. but just wanted to see if anyone had gotten into any schools with stats similar to mine, and if so where did you get in?

please any sort of feedback would be greatly appreciated.

It is incredibly expensive to apply to 15 schools. If I were you, I would research heavily schools that would be a better fit with your stats. For example, maybe those that look at the last 60 hours and don't have a minimum GRE. Next, I would take that money you save and start retaking any prerequisites that you didn't do outstanding in in order to raise your GPA. I also think retaking the GRE is a necessity and the easiest. However, I think both an increase in GPA and GRE is necessary.

 

[runnerPT14]

What has everyone's time frame been from PTCAS verification to hearing about any interview dates, acceptances or rejections? The hardest part is waiting...

 

[ptdude66]

Hey guys, so ive read this forum, (well kind of skimmed through it) and I just needed some feedback on what my next steps should based on my current stats on applying to DPT school.

School: SUNY
Overall-GPA: 2.99
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2
GRE: V: 148, Q: 148, A: 3.0 (plan on retaking it in exactly a month)
Extras: working as a Lead PT aide in an outpatient clinic, so I've accrued 1000+ hours,
50+ hours in a neuro, and 50+ ortho surgeon office.

Predicament: not sure what my next step should be. improve my stats even more I planned on applying asap to approximately 15 schools, and seeing what happens. but just wanted to see if anyone had gotten into any schools with stats similar to mine, and if so where did you get in?

please any sort of feedback would be greatly appreciated.

you might have a shot. do some research to see which programs look at either the last 60 units, or take a lower gpa. i applied to 15 schools last year with a 2.7 and got rejected everywhere. If you don't get in this year, take some classes at CC's to get your gpa to a 3.1 or 3.2!

 

[knight312]

University: University of Central Florida
Major: Health Science Pre-Clinical
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76
GRE: Verbal 148, Math 156, writing 4.0

I know my verbal score is low:/ never been a strength of mine... I hope it doesn't hurt me much, super nervous

Extra-Curric:
UCF women's club soccer team
UPTA (pre PT club)
Sorority
2 different honor societies

Volunteer:
Knight thon (ucf philanthropy for children miracle network)
MDA
First book (literacy)

Hours: A little over 150 hours within a variety of orthopedic, in-patient, neuro, and aqua... Wish I had more but I worked all through college so extra time was hard to come by.

Applied: UCF, UF, UM, USF, UNF, Nova ft lauderdale, FGCU, FIU

I just received my calculated GPAs from PTCAS yesterday (10/27/15 when submitting on 09/30/15) so now the true waiting begins! Any words and thoughts or advice be great! Thank you🙂

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews:

 

[SuperSwimming244]

Updated PTCAS Verification (Submitted 9/30, Verified 10/27)
University: California State University, Long Beach
Major: Kinesiology - Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.77 (after Academic update & assuming A's, it'll change to 3.79)
Pre-req GPA: 3.59 (after Academic update & assuming A's, it'll change to 3.61)
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, Chapman, CSUF
Acceptances:
Rejections:
Waitlisted:

Any thoughts on my chances? I know the Cal state schools are really competitive D:

 

[Phyline]

University of Iowa
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.73
Pre-req GPA: 3.69
GRE: 153V/157Q/3.5W

Submitted: 7/13
Verified: 8/4

Observation: 126 hours total between inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing

Extras: volunteer in geriatrics at a hospital, volunteer for some 5K races, running club member

Applied: University of Iowa, Des Moines University, Duke University, University of Colorado, Creighton University

Acceptances: DMU 9/18

Rejections:

Interviews: DMU 8/28

I've been reading through the forums for a bit and decided to join in. Pretty pumped about DMU and anxious to hear from the others!

Hey I went to high school in IC! Love the place. Iowa is an awesome school, plus it's pretty damn close to the top for DPT - what's your top pick?

 

[restheo]

I just got an interview at Shenandoah! Thought I'd add it here, since I was complaining earlier on this thread about wanting to hear...Just got the e-mail this evening.

Just e-submitted and got my transcripts ordered, so I figured I'd post here to alleviate some of the anxiety 🙂
University: University of Florida
Major: Anthropology, Minor: French
Overall GPA: 3.97
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: V- 165 Quant- 152 Writing-4.0
Observation Hours: 132 outpatient orthopedic
Applying to: Shenandoah U, Marymount
INTERVIEW!!!: Shenandoah (11/21)

I'm probably screwed bc I only applied to 2 schools, but my fiance has an established practice and we cannot move from this area. My fingers are crossed.

 

[HawkGuy16]

Hey I went to high school in IC! Love the place. Iowa is an awesome school, plus it's pretty damn close to the top for DPT - what's your top pick?

Probably Duke or Colorado... I am trying to keep an open mind though, and it would be tough to leave such a great place here in Iowa! Just waiting and hoping for some more interviews.

 

[helpmebecomeaDPT]

Update: Interviews!

Undergrad: North Carolina State University
Major: Human Biology
Cumulative GPA: 3.95
Pre-Req: 3.87
Science&Math: 3.91
GRE: V:152, Q:156, W:5.0

Observation: 74 outpatient, 23 inpatient, 20 skilled nursing

Submitted PTCAS: 9/6

Applied: UNC, Duke, East Carolina, Western Carolina, VCU, Pittsburgh, University of South Carolina, Miami, Nova Ft. Lauderdale

Interviews: Miami 11/20; Duke 12/5

Accepted:

Rejected:

Wow! Not to freak out out but I am apply to 4 of the same schools as you and our scores/GPA/ hours are almost exactly the same! Please let me know how your interviews go

 

[helpmebecomeaDPT]

University: University of Central Florida
Major: Health Science Pre-Clinical
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76
GRE: Verbal 148, Math 156, writing 4.0

I know my verbal score is low:/ never been a strength of mine... I hope it doesn't hurt me much, super nervous

Extra-Curric:
UCF women's club soccer team
UPTA (pre PT club)
Sorority
2 different honor societies

Volunteer:
Knight thon (ucf philanthropy for children miracle network)
MDA
First book (literacy)

Hours: A little over 150 hours within a variety of orthopedic, in-patient, neuro, and aqua... Wish I had more but I worked all through college so extra time was hard to come by.

Applied: UCF, UF, UM, USF, UNF, Nova ft lauderdale, FGCU, FIU

I just received my calculated GPAs from PTCAS yesterday (10/27/15 when submitting on 09/30/15) so now the true waiting begins! Any words and thoughts or advice be great! Thank you🙂

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews:

Hey! I play for the UM women's club team (we played you guys like 3 weeks ago) and I'm applying to all the same schools as you! Let me know how everything goes and good luck!

 

[blissfulbutterfly]

Hello Everyone ~
I have been following this thread for a while now and decided to post my stats. I would appreciate any feedback on whether or not I'm competitive for PT school 🙂

University: CUNY Lehman College
Major: Exercise Science with PT Track
Overall GPA: 3.5 (Currently finishing up Chem 2, Physics 2, and Abnormal Psych. So far I have an A in all three so it should boost both GPA's since they're pre-reqs as well)
PTCAS GPA: 3.1
GRE: V146 Q144 A3.5 (Low, but planning on retaking it in January. I have already bought manhattan prep books and magoosh study guides)
Observation Hours: >700 hours outpatient ; 25 hours in-patient in acute care

Extras: Presented a NIH-funded research study at a APPA conference as first author; Secretary for the Student government for 2 years and senator for 1 year; currently working as a PT aide; competed with the cross country athletics team for a year;

Applied to: Long Island University, NYIT, Seton Hall, Stony Brook, U Central Florida, U Southern California, University of Washington

Acceptance:

Rejections:


I'm so nervous waiting to hear back from schools >_<
I submitted my Stony Brook supplement yesterday. So far I've only heard from schools stating that they received my app, but I'm still waiting to hear for any interviews or anything.

 

[steveyk]

you might have a shot. do some research to see which programs look at either the last 60 units, or take a lower gpa. i applied to 15 schools last year with a 2.7 and got rejected everywhere. If you don't get in this year, take some classes at CC's to get your gpa to a 3.1 or 3.2!

did you get interviews at any programs last year?

 

[ptdude66]

did you get interviews at any programs last year?

Nada for last year. I think I got an invite for fresno, but then got rescinded because a lack of prereqs.

 

[VAHOKIE93]

Interview Updates!!

University: Virginia Tech
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.85
Pre-Req GPA: 3.74
GRE: V-152, Q-160, W-5.0

Extra-Curric: President/Trip Leader of an 0rganization where I traveled to Nicaragua for three spring breaks, Historian/Pledge Parent for a leadership fraternity, Honors Program where I wrote an Honors thesis, camp counselor for four summers, other volunteering in the community. Currently working in Nicaragua for five months as a Program Director with a non-profit

PT Volunteer: 170 hours - acute care (65), general outpatient (25), and pediatric/special needs children (80)

Applying: VCU, ODU, Radford, Duke, University of Florida, University of Delaware
Interview: University of Delaware (9/11), Radford University (11/19), Duke (12/5)
Accepted: University of Delaware (9/23)

How long after you got the email saying your credentials were under review until Radford scheduled your interview?