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

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ROSTedFlakes said:
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?
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Did you research if any of the schools your applied to have minimums required for applying? For example, I know UNC-CH has a minimum of 3.2 for pre-req GPA.
 
ROSTedFlakes said:
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?
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Your pre-pt advisor is clueless. Not your fault but he/she did not give you great advice. Yes, your pre-req GPA is going to hurt you. Although it's great that your last 60 hours is high, if those don't include a lot of pre-reqs, its less valuable to the admissions committe. Obviously, you are already in the cycle and moving forward. So see what happens with interviews and such this round. If it were me, I would tentatively make a plan to retake Chem 1 and 2 starting in the spring semester (and any other pre req B-s you might have). That way you have a plan for next cycle too. If you absolutely nailed all the other pre-reqs, I would say you have an outside shot. (As in A&P and Physics will help offset those Cs)
 
linxoxo said:
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! 🙂
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I was verified 10/21 and heard from them 11/2. Best of Luck!
 
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University: Florida International University
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.22 (PTCAS: 3.19)
Upper Div. GPA: 3.40
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6-3.7
GRE: V-158, Q-159, AW- 3.5

Extra-Curric:
- Pre-med Society member
- ER Medical Scribe 600 hrs (2014-early 2015)
- Medical Mission to Dominican Republic
- TA for Biology/Genetics for a semester

Observation hours: 120 hrs Outpatient (Ortho/Cardiopulmonary) , 40 hrs Inpatient (still in progress), 40 hrs Rehabilitation hospital (Aquatics, Neuro)

Applying: FIU, UM, UCF, Nova SE, UNF, UF, Mercer, GWU, USA
Interview: University of Miami (11/20)
Accepted: N/A
 
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University: University of Cincinnati, BFA
Georgia State, post baccalaureate
Major:
Overall GPA:3.64
Pre-Req GPA: 3.90
Math and Science pre-req: 4.00 (4.19)
GRE: V 154 Q 149 AW 3.5

Extra-
Full time ballet teacher, retired professional ballet dancer, adjudicator

Volunteer:
29 hours outpatient, 28 hours inpatient

Application:
LIU-Brooklyn, NYU, Georgia State, Mercer, Rutgers North, Armstrong Atlantic, UCF, UT-HSC, Western Carolina, USC Columbia

Submitted PTCAS 9/29/15 Verified 10/21/15
Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews: UTHSC 11/16
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starrsgirl said:
Your pre-pt advisor is clueless. Not your fault but he/she did not give you great advice. Yes, your pre-req GPA is going to hurt you. Although it's great that your last 60 hours is high, if those don't include a lot of pre-reqs, its less valuable to the admissions committe. Obviously, you are already in the cycle and moving forward. So see what happens with interviews and such this round. If it were me, I would tentatively make a plan to retake Chem 1 and 2 starting in the spring semester (and any other pre req B-s you might have). That way you have a plan for next cycle too. If you absolutely nailed all the other pre-reqs, I would say you have an outside shot. (As in A&P and Physics will help offset those Cs)
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starrsgirl - thanks for the info, it's appreciated! This is my final semester and I'm set to graduate in December, so I'm going to schedule a meeting with the pre-pt advisor (my school just got a new one this year - not the same one that told me to not re-take Chem) and see what the logistics are of retaking those classes after I graduate. As far as the other pre-reqs are concerned, I got A's in Physics 1 and 2, Psych, Stats, & Humanities. B in Biology. Here our A&P is combined into one 8 credit hour course - I got a B in that. If I could replace the two C's I got in Chemistry with A's, I feel like that would help a lot. Even if the school averages the grades instead of replacing them, it'll help me out a little bit. As far as my last 60 hours - most of it has been my Physics classes, some leadership classes, and upper level Kinesiology classes (Muscle Physiology, Cardio Physiology, Neuro, Biomechanics, etc.) - not much for pre-reqs. But like you said, I'm going to wait and see what happens this round, and then start to plan ahead if I don't get in.

immadrumbum34 - You're right, UNC does have a higher pre-req GPA. I actually didn't apply there - they were on my list until I saw that requirement. When I posted my stats yesterday, I was looking at my original list, not the schools I ultimately applied to. But yes, I did do a lot of research when looking at schools.
 
Undergrad: Indiana University
Major: Exercise Science with Psychology Minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.49 (will rise after this semester to a 3.55 if things go according to plan!)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.625-3.7 ( should also go up with A in Physiology and Statistics)
Last 60 hours: 3.67 ( after this semester should be a 3.78)
GRE: V:149, Q:154, W:4.0

Extra Curricular: Member of IU Club soccer team freshman year, member of IU Ski Club freshman year, Member of Fraternity, Intramural Sports Chair for Fraternity, Member of PT Club Junior Year, Volunteer at YMCA a couple of times, have helped with a balance class for older adults for a semester, Tennis instructor for two summers, help with the community soccer program as a age group coordinator and trainer.

Getting First Aid/CPR/AED certified within the month

Observation: 152 (mostly orthopedics and in-patient, some SNF, Pediatrics, and home health

Submitted PTCAS: 10/31 (Transcript has been in since 9/2)

Verified on PTCAS: With my transcript in early, does anyone have a clue when this will be verified? ball park estimate are cool

Applied: AT Still University of Health Sciences, Franklin Pierce University Manchester Campus, Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, University of New England, Winston-Salem State University, (Mizzou eventually)

Interviews: Haven't heard back from any schools yet.

Accepted: N/a

Rejected: N/a

Applied fairly late in the application cycle, however the schools I have selected have later deadlines than most and I am fairly competitive for all of them. Hopefully my GRE wont hurt me and my application gets verified quickly!!
 
SoccerPhysio said:
Undergrad: Indiana University
Major: Exercise Science with Psychology Minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.49 (will rise after this semester to a 3.55 if things go according to plan!)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.625-3.7 ( should also go up with A in Physiology and Statistics)
Last 60 hours: 3.67 ( after this semester should be a 3.78)
GRE: V:149, Q:154, W:4.0

Extra Curricular: Member of IU Club soccer team freshman year, member of IU Ski Club freshman year, Member of Fraternity, Intramural Sports Chair for Fraternity, Member of PT Club Junior Year, Volunteer at YMCA a couple of times, have helped with a balance class for older adults for a semester, Tennis instructor for two summers, help with the community soccer program as a age group coordinator and trainer.

Getting First Aid/CPR/AED certified within the month

Observation: 152 (mostly orthopedics and in-patient, some SNF, Pediatrics, and home health

Submitted PTCAS: 10/31 (Transcript has been in since 9/2)

Verified on PTCAS: With my transcript in early, does anyone have a clue when this will be verified? ball park estimate are cool

Applied: AT Still University of Health Sciences, Franklin Pierce University Manchester Campus, Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, University of New England, Winston-Salem State University, (Mizzou eventually)

Interviews: Haven't heard back from any schools yet.

Accepted: N/a

Rejected: N/a

Applied fairly late in the application cycle, however the schools I have selected have later deadlines than most and I am fairly competitive for all of them. Hopefully my GRE wont hurt me and my application gets verified quickly!!
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Took about a month for me
 
Javi450 said:
Update Interview!
University: Florida International University
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.22 (PTCAS: 3.19)
Upper Div. GPA: 3.40
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6-3.7
GRE: V-158, Q-159, AW- 3.5

Extra-Curric:
- Pre-med Society member
- ER Medical Scribe 600 hrs (2014-early 2015)
- Medical Mission to Dominican Republic
- TA for Biology/Genetics for a semester

Observation hours: 120 hrs Outpatient (Ortho/Cardiopulmonary) , 40 hrs Inpatient (still in progress), 40 hrs Rehabilitation hospital (Aquatics, Neuro)

Applying: FIU, UM, UCF, Nova SE, UNF, UF, Mercer, GWU, USA
Interview: University of Miami (11/20)
Accepted: N/A
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We are applying to a lot of the same Florida schools and I was curious when your PTCAS was verified?!🙂 thank you!
 
University: Texas A&M University
Major: Nutritional Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.76
Pre-Req GPA: 3.45 (currently enrolled in A&P II)
GRE: 153 V 154 Q 4.0 AW

Extra Curricular:
Head lacrosse coach for A&M club team, Special Olympics volunteer, Division 1 lacrosse player (before transferring), wound care volunteer, research assistant, cord blood bank research volunteer

Observation: 150 outpatient orthopedics, 50 pediatric home health, 20 inpatient

Applied: UTMB, UNT, UTHSCSA, Duke, Elon, Stony Brook, Stockton, Univ St Augustine
Interviews:
Acceptances:


I sent my application in early September and still have not heard back from any of these schools. I am beginning to be a bit discouraged since I feel like my stats aren't half bad. Any advice?
 
Undergrad: University of Delaware
Major: Double Major: Sociology and Criminal Justice
Cumulative GPA: 3.38
Pre-Req GPA: For PTCAS I have a 3.35, however if the school takes the better of the two grades I will have a 4.0 🙂
I retook every pre-req this past year and got an A in very class. I am currently taking Physics I w/ lab and I currently have an A in both. Next semester I will take Physics II w/ lab and I am confident I will be able to get A's in them as well.
GRE: V:147, Q:148, W:4.0 (I know these scores are absolutely awful and I will retake them should I not be accepted to any schools)

Extra Curricular: Member of rock climbing club, outing club, Alpha Kappa Delta. Studied abroad in Australia my senior year. Currently volunteering at a horseback riding facility for individuals with special needs. CPR certified. I am also a nontraditional student because I have been out of school and working for over 7 years. I'm hoping "real life experience" will be a plus.

Observation: 173 hours (hospital, pediatrics, out patient) I'm hoping to earn more in the next few months

Submitted PTCAS: 9/28

Verified on PTCAS: 10/22

Applied: Bellarmine, Belmont, Chatham, Drexel, Nova Southeastern, Rutgers (both), Stockton, U. of Central Florida, U. of Delaware, U. of Maryland (Baltimore), U. of New England, U. of South Florida (I'm hoping to apply to a few more schools. I am currently working on each of their own personal essay questions)

Interviews: UNE

Accepted: N/A

Rejected: N/A

If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. Has anyone heard from any of the other schools I have applied to? I am extremely nervous because I have yet to hear from any other schools aside from email confirmations that they are currently reviewing my application. Belmont did inform me that their current interview date is full and they will review my application again in December. I know my GRE scores are horrific but I'm hoping my strengths in other areas will help.

Thanks so much and GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!
 
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pt liv said:
Undergrad: University of Delaware
Major: Double Major: Sociology and Criminal Justice
Cumulative GPA: 3.38
Pre-Req GPA: For PTCAS I have a 3.35, however if the school takes the better of the two grades I will have a 4.0 🙂
I retook every pre-req this past year and got an A in very class. I am currently taking Physics I w/ lab and I currently have an A in both. Next semester I will take Physics II w/ lab and I am confident I will be able to get A's in them as well.
GRE: V:147, Q:148, W:4.0 (I know these scores are absolutely awful and I will retake them should I not be accepted to any schools)

Extra Curricular: Member of rock climbing club, outing club, Alpha Kappa Delta. Studied abroad in Australia my senior year. Currently volunteering at a horseback riding facility for individuals with special needs. CPR certified. I am also a nontraditional student because I have been out of school and working for over 7 years. I'm hoping "real life experience" will be a plus.

Observation: 173 hours (hospital, pediatrics, out patient) I'm hoping to earn more in the next few months

Submitted PTCAS: 9/28

Verified on PTCAS: 10/22

Applied: Bellarmine, Belmont, Chatham, Drexel, Nova Southeastern, Rutgers (both), Stockton, U. of Central Florida, U. of Delaware, U. of Maryland (Baltimore), U. of New England, U. of South Florida (I'm hoping to apply to a few more schools. I am currently working on each of their own personal essay questions)

Interviews: U. of New England!!! I am so excited. This is my top choice!

Accepted: N/A

Rejected: N/A

If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. Has anyone heard from any of the other schools I have applied to? I am extremely nervous because I have yet to hear from any other schools aside from email confirmations that they are currently reviewing my application. Belmont did inform me that their current interview date is full and they will review my application again in December. I know my GRE scores are horrific but I'm hoping my strengths in other areas will help.

Thanks so much and GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!
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I went to UDel's open house in May and they said they don't even look at your application of you have under a 3.4-3.5 cum. GPA

Belmont rejected me, which was no surprise after hearing that 36 out of their 48 spots were filled with ED applicants
 
knight312 said:
We are applying to a lot of the same Florida schools and I was curious when your PTCAS was verified?!🙂 thank you!
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I submitted early September and my application was verified by PTCAS on 10/3
 
Does anyone know anything about Emory and Henry? Just got an interview invite there and it seems like a great school but I know they're only a candidate for accreditation. Any insight would be great. Thanks!
 
University:
Major: Kinesiology - Movement Science
Overall GPA: 3.84
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76
GRE: 152 V 155 Q 4.5 AW

Extra Curricular:
Track & Field club president and member, member of the honors college, completing my own research in the biomechanics lab and writing honors thesis on it, student supervisor for club sports, participation in university's dance marathon for pediatric cancer for several years, camp counselor for several summers throughout high school and college

Observation: 220 Outpatient (3 different clinics), 54 inpatient (25 acute hospital, 29 skilled nursing facility)

Applied: Drexel University, University of Delaware, Thomas Jefferson University, University of Pittsburgh
Interviews: Drexel (10/2/15), Delaware (10/12/15), Thomas Jefferson (11/24/15)
Acceptances: Drexel (10/23/15), Delaware (10/27/15)
 
Finally... Submitted the applications and post it in here...

University: Virginia Commonwealth University
Major: Chemistry - Biochemistry concentration
Overall GPA: 3.14
Pre-Req GPA: 3.33
GRE: V:144, Q: 158, AW: 3.0 (plan to retake on the end of November)

Extra Curricular: Served in Republic of Korea Army for 2 years, Volunteer at several hospitals, member of several student organization(pre-pharm, pre-dental, Korean Student organizations), tons of community service hours at church(leader, volunteer, praise team)

Observation: ~160 hours(Brain & Spinal cord injuries Rehabs/Inpatient), ~40 hours(Sports and Outpatients)

Submitted PTCAS: 10/15(Transcript has been in since 10/7)

Verified on PTCAS: 11/5/15

Applied: Andrews University, Hampton University, Marshall University, Missouri State University, Rockhurst University, University of Maryland-Baltimore, University of Miami, University of Rhode Island, Wheeling Jesuit University, Nova Southeaster University(Both), Midwestern University(Both), University of New England, Arcadia University, Chapman University(August 2016), Eastern Washington University, Virginia Commonwealth University... and working on more applications

Interviews:

Accepted:

Rejected:


Since I do not have much strengthen either on my GPA or GRE score... I will definitely retake GRE... Hopefully I get some better scores, especially verbal section... If anyone has any suggestions or comments for my chances, I would really appreciate it. Has anyone heard from any of the other schools where I have applied to?
 
VAHOKIE93 said:
Does anyone know anything about Emory and Henry? Just got an interview invite there and it seems like a great school but I know they're only a candidate for accreditation. Any insight would be great. Thanks!
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Hey, I got an interview invite to Emory & Henry as well! I am looking to find out more as well.
 
greyhound2014 said:
I went to UDel's open house in May and they said they don't even look at your application of you have under a 3.4-3.5 cum. GPA

Belmont rejected me, which was no surprise after hearing that 36 out of their 48 spots were filled with ED applicants
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Thank you for letting me know. That is disappointing to hear about Delaware. I knew it was a long shot for me but it didn't have a minimum gpa requirement listed on ptcas so I was hopeful. Did Belmont reject you completely or did they say they would possibly review your application in December if spots were still available for their January interview?
 
University: University of Houston
Major: Kinesiology - Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.9
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9
GRE: 154 V 155 Q 4.0 AW

Extra Curricular: Tutor and youth coordinator. Member of allied health professions society, Non-profit clinic volunteer, and Hospital Radiology Department volunteer.

Observation: 40 outpatient orthopedics, 60 outpatient neuro, 100 SNF, 40 acute care

Applied: Texas Women's University, UT Medical Branch, UT Southwestern, UTHealth Science Center San Antonio, University of North Texas, Texas State University,

Interviews: UT Medical Branch (9/11), Texas State (11/16), UT Southwestern (1/16), University of North Texas (1/29)

Acceptances: UT Medical Branch
 
blissfulbutterfly said:
Has anyone heard from University of Washington, Stony Brook, or LIU?
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I had an interview for LIU last cycle. I did not hear back till like first week of April and the interview wasn't till end of April. There were about 40 of us that day so I am not sure how many interview days were there prior to that.
 
cyclingkayaker88 said:
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.
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Have you heard anything from IUPUI yet? Just wondering when they start reaching out about interviews and what not.
 
FR723 said:
Have you heard anything from IUPUI yet? Just wondering when they start reaching out about interviews and what not.
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Have not heard anything yet. I try to be good at posting on here...as it is nice when others do so. I know they are holding all their interviews on December 4th. Have you heard anything yet? When did your application get verified by PTCAS?
 
cyclingkayaker88 said:
Have not heard anything yet. I try to be good at posting on here...as it is nice when others do so. I know they are holding all their interviews on December 4th. Have you heard anything yet? When did your application get verified by PTCAS?
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Not yet! My app was completed 9/9 and verified 10/5.
 
University: Butler University
Major: Biology and Spanish
Overall GPA: 3.60
Pre-Req GPA: 3.81
GRE: 150V 157 Q 5.0 AW

Extra Curricular:
Research assistant, teaching assistant, internship at non-profit health organization, and student foundation.

Observation: 60 hours in acute care hospital, pediatric hospital, outpatient clinics, and skill nursing facilities

Applied: Indiana University (on IUPUI campus), Bellarmine University, Indiana State, University of Tennessee Health Sciences campus (Memphis), Nova Southeastern, Emory, Belmont, George Washington, Franklin Pierce, University of Indianapolis
Interviews: Bellarmine (10/30), Univ. Of Tennessee (11/13), Indiana State (declined interview)
Acceptances: Nova southeastern!
 
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University:
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 2.59
Pre-Req GPA: 2.35
GRE: 157 V, 158 Q, 3.0 W

Extra-Curric: Work, soccer, a fews hours volunteering at a dog rescue center

Volunteer: 94 hrs between three sites (inpatient, outpatient, and a few hours at a work rehab setting)

Applied: Wichita State U, U of Central Florida, U of Illinois Chicago, Texas State U, UNTHSC
Going to apply to: Mizzou, Arkansas State U, U of North Florida, Angelo State U

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: Texas State U, UNTHSC

Interviews: N/A


I only applied to schools that look at the last 60 hrs. Depending on how this semester goes, that would put my last 60 GPA between 3.53 and 3.62. The schools also count the latest class taken for pre-req's which makes my pre-req GPA 3.48 (Mizzou) and 3.72 Wichita State. This changes with different schools obviously. I included the two schools I feel the best chance of being accepted to.
I do not have much in the way of extra curricular activities because I have worked through school and do not have a lot of extra time. I took the GRE without studying for it. I plan to take it again within a few weeks and study for it. I know I need a higher written score, and hoping to get my verbal and Quantitative up to a 160. Also plan on getting my CPR/AED certs soon.

Any thoughts on my chances of getting into school this round? I know my PTCAS GPA's are horrible. I'm hopping my improved academic performance in the last 60 hours will make a difference.

Also, any advice on preparing for the written section of the GRE? Writing is really not my strongest area. I spent half of the time allowed on the test just trying to figure out what to write.
 
jmpt2016 said:
University:
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 2.59
Pre-Req GPA: 2.35
GRE: 157 V, 158 Q, 3.0 W

Extra-Curric: Work, soccer, a fews hours volunteering at a dog rescue center

Volunteer: 94 hrs between three sites (inpatient, outpatient, and a few hours at a work rehab setting)

Applied: Wichita State U, U of Central Florida, U of Illinois Chicago, Texas State U, UNTHSC
Going to apply to: Mizzou, Arkansas State U, U of North Florida, Angelo State U

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: Texas State U, UNTHSC

Interviews: N/A


I only applied to schools that look at the last 60 hrs. Depending on how this semester goes, that would put my last 60 GPA between 3.53 and 3.62. The schools also count the latest class taken for pre-req's which makes my pre-req GPA 3.48 (Mizzou) and 3.72 Wichita State. This changes with different schools obviously. I included the two schools I feel the best chance of being accepted to.
I do not have much in the way of extra curricular activities because I have worked through school and do not have a lot of extra time. I took the GRE without studying for it. I plan to take it again within a few weeks and study for it. I know I need a higher written score, and hoping to get my verbal and Quantitative up to a 160. Also plan on getting my CPR/AED certs soon.

Any thoughts on my chances of getting into school this round? I know my PTCAS GPA's are horrible. I'm hopping my improved academic performance in the last 60 hours will make a difference.

Also, any advice on preparing for the written section of the GRE? Writing is really not my strongest area. I spent half of the time allowed on the test just trying to figure out what to write.
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Practice for the writing. I know Princeton Review, and probably other GRE prep books, has online practice tests in which they will grade your essay sections and offer feedback based on what you have written. The more essays you write the better you will be under pressure.
 
Update: Interview

University: UNC Wilmington
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.71
Pre-req GPA: 3.57
GRE: 158 V, 152 Q, 4.0

Extra curric: work, soccer, volunteer habitat for humanity, volunteer for several marathons

Certs: CPR/AED, CSCS

Volunteer: 110 hrs between two outpatient clinics

Applied: Winston-Salem state, armstrong, university of Miami, Nova southeastern, university of Indianapolis, Radford, Lynchburg, Hampton

Verified 11/2

Interviews: Indianapolis, Radford

Acceptances:

Rejections:
 
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University: San Francisco State University
Major: B.S. Kinesiology, M.S. Kinesiology (in progress)
Overall GPA: Pending
Pre-Req GPA: Pending
Post-bac GPA: Pending
GRE: V: 160; Q: 153; A: 4.5 (best from each section)

Extra-Curric: 6 yrs. personal training working with special populations, human anatomy lab assistant, grad assistant for anatomical kinesiology, Phi Theta Kappa honor society

Certifications: ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Functional Movement Screen Level 1, TRX Qualified Trainer, AHA BLS

Volunteer: 150 hours inpatient acute care hospital, 230 hours outpatient orthopedic

E-submitted: 10/27/2015

Verified: Pending

Applied: University of Pittsburgh, MGH, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, University of Washington, University of the Pacific

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: N/A

I know I'm applying VERY late in this cycle. I wanted to throw my applications out there just in case someone bites! **fingers crossed**

Has anyone else applied this late in the cycle and still been invited for an interview/offered admission??
 
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OSUfan624 said:
Got an interview from Ohio University today !
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Congrats! I'm excited for you. :happy:

When did you submit?

I'm wondering if anyone has experience applying as late as I did with similar stats and receiving an offer for admission/interview.
 
PTX2 said:
Congrats! I'm excited for you. :happy:

When did you submit?

I'm wondering if anyone has experience applying as late as I did with similar stats and receiving an offer for admission/interview.
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Thanks! I submitted my stuff around 9/26 and had it all verified 10/21.

As long as you submitted your stuff to PTCAS before your program deadlines then you should be golden. Your GRE looks really good! And if your GPA is competitive you should have no issue at all.
 
FR723 said:
University: Butler University
Major: Biology and Spanish
Overall GPA: 3.60
Pre-Req GPA: 3.81
GRE: 150V 157 Q 5.0 AW

Extra Curricular:
Research assistant, teaching assistant, internship at non-profit health organization, and student foundation.

Observation: 60 hours in acute care hospital, pediatric hospital, outpatient clinics, and skill nursing facilities

Applied: Indiana University (on IUPUI campus), Bellarmine University, Indiana State, University of Tennessee Health Sciences campus (Memphis), Nova Southeastern, Emory, Belmont, George Washington, Franklin Pierce, University of Indianapolis
Interviews: Bellarmine (10/30), Univ. Of Tennessee (11/13), Indiana State (declined interview)
Acceptances: Nova southeastern!
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When did you submit and when did you hear?
 
VAHOKIE93 said:
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:
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Hey! Let me know how your interview at Emory & Henry goes applied there and haven't heard back from them yet. I think they are a candidate for accredition but I'm positive it should be a good school. Good luck on your interviews!
 
Overall GPA: 2.95 (PTCAS sucks)
PrereqGPA (sciences only): 3.66
GRE: 1st time: 146Q, 154V 4.0A
2nd time: 149Q, 156V 4.5A
hours: 2000+ outpatient, 50 subacute pediatrics with neuro and spinal cord injuries, 10 acute care, getting 20 more hours in acute care.
Applied: Rutgers south, Marshall U, Shenandoah, U st Augustine Florida, u of Florida, Emory and Henry, u of Hartford, MGH institute, Methodist U, Wheeling Jesuit, U Maryland eastern shore
Plan to apply: USC (lol out of my league), Thomas Jefferson, alvernia, NYU, maybe Columbia, Boston U, Touro,and some more maybe.
Interviews: Emory & Henry (12/4) U of St Aug (11/20)

I am posting this to give hope to people who had a rough beginning track record in college but turned it all around in hopes to be a PT. I worked my ass off the last 2.5 years to make my dream come true, so can you! I am taking 4 courses currently online to boost my overall GPA since PTCAS murdered my chances. If I get all A's, my overall will be a 3.01, not great but I think my essays and prereqGPA make up for this.

Can anyone let me know how they think my chances would be for some of these schools? I am from Jersey and now I kind of don't want to go too far. I have a boyfriend and am close with my family; thinking I want to be 4 hours tops away from home... But I also don't want to sacrifice going to a good program for distance issues 🙁 ...... I'm so excited to start school though if I am accepted somewhere!
 
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PTpursuit said:
Overall GPA: 2.95 (PTCAS sucks)
PrereqGPA (sciences only): 3.66
GRE: 1st time: 146Q, 154V 4.0A
2nd time: 149Q, 156V 4.5A
hours: 2000+ outpatient, 50 subacute pediatrics with neuro and spinal cord injuries, 10 acute care, getting 20 more hours in acute care.
Applied: Rutgers south, Marshall U, Shenandoah, U st Augustine Florida, u of Florida, Emory and Henry, u of Hartford, MGH institute, Methodist U, Wheeling Jesuit, U Maryland eastern shore
Plan to apply: USC (lol out of my league), Thomas Jefferson, alvernia, NYU, maybe Columbia, Boston U, Touro,and some more maybe.
Interviews: Emory & Henry (12/4) U of St Aug (11/20)

I am posting this to give hope to people who had a rough beginning track record in college but turned it all around in hopes to be a PT. I worked my ass off the last 2.5 years to make my dream come true, so can you! I am taking 4 courses currently online to boost my overall GPA since PTCAS murdered my chances. If I get all A's, my overall will be a 3.01, not great but I think my essays and prereqGPA make up for this.

Can anyone let me know how they think my chances would be for some of these schools? I am from Jersey and now I kind of don't want to go too far. I have a boyfriend and am close with my family; thinking I want to be 4 hours tops away from home... But I also don't want to sacrifice going to a good program for distance issues 🙁 ...... I'm so excited to start school though if I am accepted somewhere!
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I have an interview at EHC on the same day. I've seen your posts on SDN here and there, I guess I'll be seeing you there 🙂
also, what do you know about the program... I don't know too much, but at first glance, many of the faculty members seem ortho/manual or sports focused.
 
Update: Interviews

University: University of Georgia
Major: Biology
Last 40 hr GPA: 3.41
Prereq GPA: 3.01-3.55
Post-Bac: 4.0
GRE: 152V|160Q|4.5AW

EC: Basketball coach/captain for campus organization, Intramural sports year round, Community Outreach Officer - Homeless projects and nursing home volunteer at 2 church ministries, Worship Team Leader for 2 campus organizations and 2 church ministries.

PT hours (~1300+ hours):
Volunteer: Acute Care (21 hours), SNF (50 hours), Private Outpatient Ortho (31 hours)
Work: Outpatient Hospital (940 hours), OP Ortho (300+ hours) Inpatient Rehab (50+ hours)


Applied: Georgia Regents University (8/24), Chapman (8/24), Angelo State University (8/31), University of North Georgia (9/3), Georgia State University (9/28), Mercer (9/30), Emory and Henry College (10/15), Temple and USA Pending...
Acceptances: n/a
Interviews: GRU (10/9), Angelo State (11/6), Emory and Henry College (12/4)
Rejections: n/a

These interviews have gotten me mentally drained... anyone relate?
Anyway, good luck to the rest of you and I'll see some of you in Marion, VA next month!
 
prospectivedpt7 said:
Has anyone heard from Arcadia at all?
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It says on PTCAS that they don't make decisions until January, which is respectable since they dont do rolling admissions. Relax....their PTCAS deadline to submit was last week.
 
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