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About 2-3 weeks. By the way, nice to see another Hokie here haha
GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES
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About 2-3 weeks. By the way, nice to see another Hokie here haha
That's awesome! I actually was only on the team for my first two years then life got hectic so I decided to leave but yes will do! Same with you! Good luck and all!!🙂
Awesome thanks and you too! And congrats on your acceptance and interviews!!
Do you know whether schools like northwestern, ohio state or ohio u strongly emphasize GRE scores? Im pretty worried about that holding my chances back of getting in. I emailed OSU and they said they don't have a minimum, but if i took it again and scored better it MAY help my chances of getting in. Idk how northwestern is though
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I know that Emory does not usually get back to applicants till the end of December. :/ It's so hard to wait.
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I took my GRE once, received a 152 V, 158 Q, 4.0 Writing. 3.76 Overall GPA.
I was accepted at Northwestern about 2-3 weeks after they received my application. I cannot really say they don't emphasize it but if you have much more to offer than a standardized test score they place more emphasis on that. I was concerned about my score as well but received more than I expected. You seem like you have a competitive application and from my research it looked like a 300 minimum combination score was good, which you have. I would keep researching and see if retaking it is worth your money and time, I went through the same process myself. I literally looked into everything I could, even contacting current students. Use your resources and weigh your options.
I wish you the best of luck!
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Major: Health Science
PTCAS Cumulative GPA: 3.92
PTCAS Math and Science GPA: 3.98
GRE: Verbal: 150, Quant: 154 AW:3.5
Extra-Curricular:
-Member of the small coed cheer team for Hawaii Pacific University 2010-2011 (won NCA college nationals in 2011).
-Service learning experience at the Explore More Discovery Museum.
-Anatomy TA (Met for two hours a week for a preparation session and then assisted a professor teaching anatomy to students through bi weekly labs.
-2 Honor Socities: Phi Kappa Phi & National Society of Leadership and Success
Certification:
-Functional Movement System-Level 1
Observation hours/Work: 75-Outpatient (unpaid), 27-Inpatient rehabilitation (unpaid) & 3,800 from working as a PT tech in an outpatient clinic specializing in sport and spine injuries.
Applied: VCU (applied ED pushed back to regular), ODU, Radford
Interview: Radford 11/19! (VCU & ODU do not hold interviews)
Accepted:
Rejected:
PTCAS Cumulative GPA: 3.92
PTCAS Math and Science GPA: 3.98
GRE: Verbal: 150, Quant: 154 AW:3.5
Extra-Curricular:
-Member of the small coed cheer team for Hawaii Pacific University 2010-2011 (won NCA college nationals in 2011).
-Service learning experience at the Explore More Discovery Museum.
-Anatomy TA (Met for two hours a week for a preparation session and then assisted a professor teaching anatomy to students through bi weekly labs.
-2 Honor Socities: Phi Kappa Phi & National Society of Leadership and Success
Certification:
-Functional Movement System-Level 1
Observation hours/Work: 75-Outpatient (unpaid), 27-Inpatient rehabilitation (unpaid) & 3,800 from working as a PT tech in an outpatient clinic specializing in sport and spine injuries.
Applied: VCU (applied ED pushed back to regular), ODU, Radford
Interview: Radford 11/19! (VCU & ODU do not hold interviews)
Accepted:
Rejected:
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Here is the information that I got from Lynchburg: "We are pretty quick once applications are submitted; generally less than 2-3 weeks before we make some sort of decision. Decisions at this point are usually one of the following: Accept, Deny, Hold for future review. The last category is the most common category. Holding students allows us to get updated information or further assess the applicant pool before making a final decision. "
Hope that helps!
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Update Acceptance and Interview (It's my lucky day today)
Hi! This is my 2nd year following this forum and also applying through PTCAS and I just decided to finally make an account. Hopefully 2nd times a charm *crosses fingers*
Here are my stats (Verified by PTCAS on 9/10) :
University of Florida
Major: Psychology
cGPA: 3.4
Pre-req GPA calculated by PTCAS: 3.14 (3.3 ish if they take the higher grade)
GRE: V - 153; Q - 155; AW - 4.0
Total Observation hours: >1000 hours (Too many places to name but I did them in Inpatient Adult, Inpatient pediatrics, Outpatient Cancer, Outpatient pediatrics, General outpatient clinic, Clinical neurorehabilitation research)
Extracurricular: Dance team, Involved in a bunch of cultural clubs (service chair in one of them), Researched on pediatric cystic fibrosis, Co-author on two neurorehab presentations, BLS certification
Applied to: UF, UCF, FIU, NOVA (Fort Lauderdale), MGH, Temple, NYMC, Boston U
Interviews: NYMC (11/20)
Acceptances: NOVA!! (10/30)
Rejections:
Hi! This is my 2nd year following this forum and also applying through PTCAS and I just decided to finally make an account. Hopefully 2nd times a charm *crosses fingers*
Here are my stats (Verified by PTCAS on 9/10) :
University of Florida
Major: Psychology
cGPA: 3.4
Pre-req GPA calculated by PTCAS: 3.14 (3.3 ish if they take the higher grade)
GRE: V - 153; Q - 155; AW - 4.0
Total Observation hours: >1000 hours (Too many places to name but I did them in Inpatient Adult, Inpatient pediatrics, Outpatient Cancer, Outpatient pediatrics, General outpatient clinic, Clinical neurorehabilitation research)
Extracurricular: Dance team, Involved in a bunch of cultural clubs (service chair in one of them), Researched on pediatric cystic fibrosis, Co-author on two neurorehab presentations, BLS certification
Applied to: UF, UCF, FIU, NOVA (Fort Lauderdale), MGH, Temple, NYMC, Boston U
Interviews: NYMC (11/20)
Acceptances: NOVA!! (10/30)
Rejections:
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When did you submit your PTCAS and your supplemental NOVA app?
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PTCAS verified 9/10 and sent in my supplemental 9/11
Absolutely!
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All done and submitted!
PTCAS GPA: 3.78 (lower than I calculated myself, idk these averaging algorithms)
PTCAS Prereq GPA: 3.73
PTCAS Science GPA: 3.78
Interviews: N/A
Rejected: N/A
Waitlisted: N/A
Applied: MGH IHP, UC Denver, Regis, UCSF/SFSU, UIC, Mount St Mary, NAU
Hey guys! So I have an interview coming up on the 14th at Chatham. There will be an oral interview and a written interview. Does anyone know what types of questions there will be for each? I want to start preparing early. Thanks!
My friend who graduated at Emory recalls being interviewed in January, so you'll have to wait a few more months!
University: FSU
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.1
Pre-Req GPA: 3.11-3.4
GRE: 155 V, 153 Q, 4.5 W
Extra-Cirruc: Pre-PT club, skydiving club, on campus ministry, worked as a lifeguard/leadership director at summer camp, worked at schools ropes course, CPR and lifeguard certified.
Volunteer: 100 outpatient
Applied: UNF, UCF, NOVA, Shenondah, Emory, Lynchburg college, Breanu
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: N/A
Interviews: N/A
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.1
Pre-Req GPA: 3.11-3.4
GRE: 155 V, 153 Q, 4.5 W
Extra-Cirruc: Pre-PT club, skydiving club, on campus ministry, worked as a lifeguard/leadership director at summer camp, worked at schools ropes course, CPR and lifeguard certified.
Volunteer: 100 outpatient
Applied: UNF, UCF, NOVA, Shenondah, Emory, Lynchburg college, Breanu
Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: N/A
Interviews: N/A
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We have extremely similar stats so I'm excited to hear about your application process!!!
UNF is a big stretch for me, same with UCF. I only applied to them because I'm in state. I'll let you know whenever I hear from anyone.
What kind of questions did you get asked in your interview? I'm trying to prepare myself for my interview at Chatham on 11/14 🙂
Updated for the 2015-2016 cycle! I've also expanded my options quite a bit.
University: Lake Washington Institute of Technology*, Bastyr University**
Major: AAS Fitness Specialist*, BS Exercise Science and Wellness**
Overall GPA: 3.45
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95
GRE: 151 V, 152 Q, 4.0 A (first attempt), 150 V, 155 Q, 5.0 A (second attempt)
Extra-Curric:
- Asian Counseling and Referral Service, activities coordinator/group exercise instructor
- Puget Sound Mental Health, "wellness workshop" instructor
- Filipino American youth group, youth leader, music ministry, retreat facilitator
- Orthocare Innovations, biomechanics laboratory intern, researcher/investigator
- Biomechanics I, II (course), TA
- Kinesiology (course), guest speaker
- Human Biology (course), tutor
- Bastyr University Mentorship Program, mentor
- Bastyr University Student Council , exercise science representative
- Sports Nutrition Club
- LWIT Annual Health and Wellness Expo, volunteer
- LWIT Fitness Center, intern supervisor
- Benevolent Adult Family Homes, activities coordinator
- 5K Fun Run Fundraiser volunteer
- Local food drive
- Alzheimer's fundraiser
Professional Titles/Memberships:
- Certified Exercise Physiologist/Health Fitness Specialist, American College of Sports Medicine
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Certified Personal Trainer, National Council on Strength and Fitness
- Certified Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association
- Certified Alliance Member, American College of Sports Medicine
- Student Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Student Member, American Society of Biomechanics
- Student Member, National Health and Exercise Science Association
Volunteer/Observation: total number of hours: 700+
480 hours (3 different outpatient clinics, general ortho), 30 hours (inpatient acute/sub-acute, skilled nursing, geriatrics), 150 (inpatient acute, children's hospital, pediatrics), and a handful of clinical research hours with therapists
Applied (2015-2016 cycle): Northwestern University, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Samuel Merritt University, University of Utah, University of Colorado, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Pacific University, University of Montana – Missoula, Duke University, Eastern Washington University, Emory University, Loma Linda University, University of Iowa, University of Puget Sound, University of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Chapman University, Idaho State University, University of South Florida, University of Southern California, University of Washington, George Fox University, Washington University of St. Louis
Applied (2014-2015 cycle): Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, George Fox University
Applied (2013-2014 cycle): Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington
Rejections: University of Washington (2013-2014; 2014-2015), Eastern Washington University (2013-2014, 2014-2015), University of Puget Sound (2014-2015)
Interviews: George Fox University (2014-2015)
Waitlisted: University of Puget Sound (2013-2014), George Fox University (2014-2015)
Acceptances: NONE
What types of questions did they ask you at your interview?
What questions did they ask you at your interview? I have my first one coming up on 11/14 and want to prepare myself as best as I can 🙂
Congrats! What questions did they ask at your interview if you don't mind me asking? I have my first interview coming up in a few weeks and I'm really nervous, so I'm trying to prepare early!
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I have similar stats as well! Hopefully we all get good news ~
Yes, and I think several of us have gotten invites for the 11/21 and 22 interview dates.
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Just wondering, when you get accepted and have to put in a deposit (nonrefundable) are you allowed to drop your spot later on if you get a better offer?
I wonder this, too...I only applied to 2 places, but the deadline for one is significantly after the other. I'm also guessing we get a short window to decide if we want to go or not after an offer. I will definitely accept the first if I get it. f I am lucky and get into both, that would be awkward.
I'm also wondering...about how long from the interview do they generally let you know if you get in? I'm going on a Shenandoah interview and wonder how long they take to decide after that point....
Yep! Unfortunately you would lose your deposit since it's nonrefundable, but you can always drop your spot after you accept an offer.
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Careful though - because if you deposit at both schools, they can rescind your offer if they find out. Be sure to communicate to your schools if you plan on putting down two deposits.
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Okay I was just wondering because I just got accepted into one school but wanted to keep my options open since I won't be hearing back from the other schools until January or February
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Can the schools see if you have been accepted to more than one program? I find that strange.
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Some schools do that, so people don't hold multiple spots. You will have to email the school and make sure that it is okay.
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), Stony Brook (1/23)
Acceptances:
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), Stony Brook (1/23)
Acceptances:
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Are you sure? I've never heard of this. Making multiple deposits is the norm, not the exception.
My interview was pretty relaxed and conversational for the most part... But as far as specific questions go, I'd be ready to answer for your strengths/weaknesses and why you are interested in that school in particular. Also, I was asked about my job, extra-curriculars, hobbies, and study habits. There was one question in particular that I wasn't ready for... "Give an example of a time you caused a problem for others, and how did you fix it?" Overall my interview experience was great despite the fact that I was super nervous for it!
I hope I helped a little! Best of luck!
Wow I wouldn't be ready for that question either, that is a tough one! Thanks for the help and good luck with the rest of your schools you applied to!
Update
University: University at Albany (SUNY)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.66
Pre-req GPA: 3.7
GRE: Q-158, V-154, AW-4.0
Extracurricular: American Red Cross volunteer, Autism speaks volunteer, National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer
Volunteer: Inpatient 160, outpatient 400+ (volunteered in two facilities and currently working as an aide in another facility), nursing home 40.
Applying: Columbia, NYU, LIU, Hunter, CSI, NY medical, NYIT, , Stony Brook, Rutgers (both), Seton Hall, Sacred Heart, Nova Southeastern, and Scranton.
Accpetances:
Rejections:
Interviews: NYMC 11/20, Drexel 12/11.
Anybody who has already interviewed have any feedback on these two?
University: University at Albany (SUNY)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.66
Pre-req GPA: 3.7
GRE: Q-158, V-154, AW-4.0
Extracurricular: American Red Cross volunteer, Autism speaks volunteer, National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer
Volunteer: Inpatient 160, outpatient 400+ (volunteered in two facilities and currently working as an aide in another facility), nursing home 40.
Applying: Columbia, NYU, LIU, Hunter, CSI, NY medical, NYIT, , Stony Brook, Rutgers (both), Seton Hall, Sacred Heart, Nova Southeastern, and Scranton.
Accpetances:
Rejections:
Interviews: NYMC 11/20, Drexel 12/11.
Anybody who has already interviewed have any feedback on these two?
Congrats on the interviews! I also applied to Drexel but haven't heard back from them yet. When was your PTCAS application verified, and when did you hear back from Drexel? I'm just trying to estimate when I should hear from them lol. Best of luck! 🙂
You can only put down another deposit after you inform the first school that you no longer plan on attending though, right?
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University: University of Texas at Austin
Major: Double major in Biology and Exercise Science, Business Minor
Overall GPA: 3.56
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: 161 V 161 Q 5.0 AW
Extra Curricular: 4000+ hours: Marching band, club water polo, service organizations (Texas Orange Jackets), founder of student org
Observation: 400+ in 5 settings
Applied: TWU, UTMB, UTHSCSA, Texas State, Pitt (plan to apply to Southwestern, USA, and Incarnate Word if I don't get in somewhere before Christmas!)
Interviews: UTMB, UTHSCSA, Texas State
Acceptances: n/a
Major: Double major in Biology and Exercise Science, Business Minor
Overall GPA: 3.56
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: 161 V 161 Q 5.0 AW
Extra Curricular: 4000+ hours: Marching band, club water polo, service organizations (Texas Orange Jackets), founder of student org
Observation: 400+ in 5 settings
Applied: TWU, UTMB, UTHSCSA, Texas State, Pitt (plan to apply to Southwestern, USA, and Incarnate Word if I don't get in somewhere before Christmas!)
Interviews: UTMB, UTHSCSA, Texas State
Acceptances: n/a
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Yes, as long as the school deadline hasn't passed.
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Undergrad: Kansas State University
Major: Kinesiology & Leadership Studies minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.56
Pre-Req GPA: 3.16
Last 60 hours: If I hold my 4.0 this semester, my last 60 hours will be just under a 3.9
GRE: V:157, Q:155, W:4.0
Extra Curricular: Competed regionally and nationally on a motorsports team for 7 years (2007-13) - finished 2nd in NASCAR Division III National points in 2013. In 2014 and 2015 managed a national touring Sprint Car team (30-50 hours/week pretty much all year round). Started a graphic design business from the ground up (2014). KSU intramural sports. Campus ministry student leader.
Getting First Aid/CPR/AED certified this week.
Observation: 116 hours (outpatient clinic, surgical center, in-patient rehab @ hospital)
Submitted PTCAS: 9/9
Verified on PTCAS: 10/6
Applied: Duke, Florida International, Northwestern, Ohio State, University of Iowa, KU Medical Center, Miami, Nebraska Medical Center, North Carolina (Chapel Hill), and South Carolina.
Interviews: Haven't heard back from any schools yet.
Accepted: N/a
Rejected: N/a
I feel like my Pre-Req GPA is killing me. I got C's in Chem 1/Chem 2 and A's/B's in everything else. I was advised not to retake the Chemistry courses by my pre-pt advisor. When I first came to college I was more focused on racing and I spent a lot (I mean A LOT) of time away from school. The race shop I work at is 140 miles from campus and I've been there or on the road racing around 45 weeks/year for the entire time I've been in college. Obviously my grades suffered but I really kicked it in gear my last few semesters and have done fairly well.
I'm hoping the admissions committees will see that improvement and look over my Pre-Req GPA. My cumulative (3.56) isn't terrible and will likely go up a little after this semester, but I feel like if I would have focused more on school my first couple years I could be at a 3.8-3.9. I know GPA isn't everything, so I'm hoping my GRE and unique/heavily involved EC's will help me out.
What do you guys think?
Major: Kinesiology & Leadership Studies minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.56
Pre-Req GPA: 3.16
Last 60 hours: If I hold my 4.0 this semester, my last 60 hours will be just under a 3.9
GRE: V:157, Q:155, W:4.0
Extra Curricular: Competed regionally and nationally on a motorsports team for 7 years (2007-13) - finished 2nd in NASCAR Division III National points in 2013. In 2014 and 2015 managed a national touring Sprint Car team (30-50 hours/week pretty much all year round). Started a graphic design business from the ground up (2014). KSU intramural sports. Campus ministry student leader.
Getting First Aid/CPR/AED certified this week.
Observation: 116 hours (outpatient clinic, surgical center, in-patient rehab @ hospital)
Submitted PTCAS: 9/9
Verified on PTCAS: 10/6
Applied: Duke, Florida International, Northwestern, Ohio State, University of Iowa, KU Medical Center, Miami, Nebraska Medical Center, North Carolina (Chapel Hill), and South Carolina.
Interviews: Haven't heard back from any schools yet.
Accepted: N/a
Rejected: N/a
I feel like my Pre-Req GPA is killing me. I got C's in Chem 1/Chem 2 and A's/B's in everything else. I was advised not to retake the Chemistry courses by my pre-pt advisor. When I first came to college I was more focused on racing and I spent a lot (I mean A LOT) of time away from school. The race shop I work at is 140 miles from campus and I've been there or on the road racing around 45 weeks/year for the entire time I've been in college. Obviously my grades suffered but I really kicked it in gear my last few semesters and have done fairly well.
I'm hoping the admissions committees will see that improvement and look over my Pre-Req GPA. My cumulative (3.56) isn't terrible and will likely go up a little after this semester, but I feel like if I would have focused more on school my first couple years I could be at a 3.8-3.9. I know GPA isn't everything, so I'm hoping my GRE and unique/heavily involved EC's will help me out.
What do you guys think?
The schools you applied to might be a stretch with that prereq GPA. Your GRE is good but not extrodinary. What will help you was them seeing the increase in effort over your last 60 hours. Good luck
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No. I had deposits down at 2 different schools for about a month while I tried to make a decision. When I finally decided, I did tell the school so they could give my spot to the next person on the list.
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mlb12c, even though most schools I'm applying to (actually I think all of them) don't formally recognize the last 60 hours as part of their admissions process/decision, do you think they'll take notice of the improvement I've made over the course of my undergraduate career?
I definitely do think so! I feel most schools look at grade trends and will likely see you've improved vastly
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Awesome! Thanks for the info! I'll update when I hear back from schools! This waiting game isn't much fun.