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Update: Acceptance!!

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: NYMC (11/23), NYU (11/25)

I can't believe that I received another acceptance this week! I couldn't be more thankful that I've received these offers!
 
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Things are starting to move a bit, so I thought I'd chime in!

University: Western Washington U. (undergrad) / pre-req classes at University of Montana
Major: Anthropology and Music with minor in French (graduate of Honors program) (non-traditional student)
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 159 V 154 Q 4.5 AW

Extra Curricular:
4200 mile coast-to-coast bicycle tour, board member and secretary of music organization, Italian Club, hiking club, college radio DJ with specialty show, worked as professional musician for past 8 years........

Observation: 40 inpatient, 24 pediatric, 133 outpatient ortho/neuro in three different settings

Applied: University of Montana, University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, Pacific University, University of Southern California, West Coast University, Northern Arizona University, Belmont U., Emory U., Long Island University - Brooklyn

Interviews: Belmont (11/20)
Acceptances: University of Southern California (11/25)!
Waitlist: Belmont (11/24)
 
musiciancyclist said:
Things are starting to move a bit, so I thought I'd chime in!

University: Western Washington U. (undergrad) / pre-req classes at University of Montana
Major: Anthropology and Music with minor in French (graduate of Honors program) (non-traditional student)
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 159 V 154 Q 4.5 AW

Extra Curricular:
4200 mile coast-to-coast bicycle tour, board member and secretary of music organization, Italian Club, hiking club, college radio DJ with specialty show, worked as professional musician for past 8 years........

Observation: 40 inpatient, 24 pediatric, 133 outpatient ortho/neuro in three different settings

Applied: University of Montana, University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, Pacific University, University of Southern California, West Coast University, Northern Arizona University, Belmont U., Emory U., Long Island University - Brooklyn

Interviews: Belmont (11/20)
Acceptances: University of Southern California (11/25)!
Waitlist: Belmont (11/24)
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Congrats! When did you apply to USC?
 
Update First Acceptance!

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) , 60 hrs Inpatient (still in progress), 40 hrs Rehabilitation hospital (Aquatics, Neuro)

Applying: FIU, UM, UCF, Nova SE, UNF, UF, Mercer, Emory, GWU, USA
Interview: University of Miami (11/20), GWU (12/5)
Accepted: Nova SE Ft. Lauderdale (11/23) :soexcited:
 
First Acceptance Here as well-
Post-Bac. University: Ohio University
Original Alma Mater: Indiana University
Overall GPA: 3.60
Pre-req GPA: 3.70
GRE: V-148, Q-151, AW 4.0

Full-time Clerk in a local Emergency Room for 2.5 years
Observation Hours: 125 Outpatient Hours, 35 hours Inpatient
Applied: Indiana University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ohio University, University of Miami, University of Vermont, Rosalind Franklin University, Emory, Ohio State University
Interviewed at: Rosalind Franklin Univ, Ohio University, University of Miami, and Indiana University (12/4)
First Acceptance: Ohio University! (11/24/15)

Woohoo! It is nice knowing I will be going to grad school somewhere!
 
University: Texas A&M University- College Station
Major: Nutrition with a psychology minor
Overall GPA: 3.86
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9
Last 60 hours: 4.0
GRE: 152 V 152 Q 4.5 AW

Extra Curricular:
Mentorship program, volunteer for a safe ride program to prevent drinking and driving, currently working a retail job

Observation: Almost 500 total, but some I had trouble getting verified, so about 300 that were officially verified

Applied: Pacific University, Texas Tech, Texas State, UTMB, UNC, Wingate, Elon, Thomas Jefferson University, North Texas, UT-Southwestern, Franklin Pierce, Belmont

Interviews: UTMB, Texas State, Texas Tech, Thomas Jefferson University, UT-Southwestern, Elon
Rejections: Texas State, UNC, Belmont
Acceptances: Texas Tech
Waitlist: UTMB

I'm posting this on here, because while I'm excited that I got into a school, I also could tell from the interview that Tech would not be a good fit, and I'm a bit worried of not getting into any other schools. While I am from Texas, I have family that lives in New Hampshire, and it would be a dream come true to go to Franklin Pierce, but I won't hear from them until February. I'm also worried that I haven't heard from Wingate given that they have rolling admissions. That school is also one of my top choices.
 
olivia_PT said:
Update: Acceptance!!

University: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Major: Psychology with a minor in Biology
Overall GPA: 3.38 (3.49 with Physics I retake)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.34 (3.57 with Physics I retake; currently enrolled in A&P II and taking Physics II in the spring)
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: NYMC (11/23), NYU (11/25)

I can't believe that I received another acceptance this week! I couldn't be more thankful that I've received these offers!
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Hiiiii!!! How did you find out about NYU? Did they call or email? Congratulations! What's your top choice?
 
catattack292 said:
University: Texas A&M University- College Station
Major: Nutrition with a psychology minor
Overall GPA: 3.86
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9
Last 60 hours: 4.0
GRE: 152 V 152 Q 4.5 AW

Extra Curricular:
Mentorship program, volunteer for a safe ride program to prevent drinking and driving, currently working a retail job

Observation: Almost 500 total, but some I had trouble getting verified, so about 300 that were officially verified

Applied: Pacific University, Texas Tech, Texas State, UTMB, UNC, Wingate, Elon, Thomas Jefferson University, North Texas, UT-Southwestern, Franklin Pierce, Belmont

Interviews: UTMB, Texas State, Texas Tech, Thomas Jefferson University, UT-Southwestern, Elon
Rejections: Texas State, UNC, Belmont
Acceptances: Texas Tech
Waitlist: UTMB

I'm posting this on here, because while I'm excited that I got into a school, I also could tell from the interview that Tech would not be a good fit, and I'm a bit worried of not getting into any other schools. While I am from Texas, I have family that lives in New Hampshire, and it would be a dream come true to go to Franklin Pierce, but I won't hear from them until February. I'm also worried that I haven't heard from Wingate given that they have rolling admissions. That school is also one of my top choices.
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How did you hear from UNC?
 
This is my second time applying to PT school. I hope this will help those who do not have spectacular GPAs. My big mistake from last year was applying without meeting most schools' GPA and GRE minimum.

University: University of California, Davis
Major: Exercise Biology
Extra-Curric: Orange Coast Velo Cycling, Teaching Assistant in Madrid, Spain, Campus Rotaract Club of Davis, VN CARES
PT Hours: Projects Abroad Physical Therapy Vietnam, Amped Abroad Physical Therapy Costa Rica, Inpatient 210 hours, Outpatient 2600+ hours

2014-2015
cGPA: 2.91 (PTCAS)
pre-req GPA: 3.02 (PTCAS)
GRE: Took it 4 times and decided to stick with these scores: 144V/152Q/4.5W
Applied: Samuel Merritt U, West Coast U, NYU, NYMC, CSU Sacramento, Touro U Nevada, Regis U, MGHIHP, Creighton U, Mount St. Mary’s, Western U of Health Sciences, Emory U, U of Illinois Chicago, Boston U, Stony Brook U, Duke U, SDSU

Interviews: None
Acceptance: None
Rejections: All

2015-2016
cGPA: 3.03 (PTCAS)
pre-req GPA: 3.32 (PTCAS)
GRE: 144V/152Q/4.5W
Applied: AT Still U, Creighton U, Mayo, MGHIHP, NYU, Regis U, Touro U Nevada, U of Illinois Chicago, U of Jamestown, U of Mary, U of Washington, U of Wisconsin – LaCrosse, West Coast U, Western U of Health Sciences, CSU Sac, U of North Dakota

Interviews: NYU (11/7)
Acceptances: NYU (11/25)
Rejections: Mayo School of Health Sciences (10/23)
 
Acceptance Update
University: UCF
Major: Pre-clinical health sciences
Overall GPA: 3.21 (PTCAS)
Pre-req: 3.55
Last 60 hours: 3.6
GRE: 155V 152Q 4w, 159Q 157v 4w
Observations: 50 orthopedic 150 pediatric 50 inpatient 500 outpatient private practice (currently working as an aide)
Applied: Miami, UCF, FIU, NOVA, Rocky Mountain U, Boston U

Interviews: Miami, Rocky Mountain U

Acceptance: NOVA FT Lauderdale, Rocky Mountain U
 
catattack292 said:
Haha I didn't. I just figured by this time I've been rejected. I've lost hope on them because I think I saw somewhere on there website they do interviews in November.
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I don't think anyone has heard from them yet from what I've seen so there's still hope!
 
olivia_PT said:
Update: Acceptance!!

University: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Major: Psychology with a minor in Biology
Overall GPA: 3.38 (3.49 with Physics I retake)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.34 (3.57 with Physics I retake; currently enrolled in A&P II and taking Physics II in the spring)
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: NYMC (11/23), NYU (11/25)

I can't believe that I received another acceptance this week! I couldn't be more thankful that I've received these offers!
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Congrats!! When did Stony reach out to you for the interview in January?
 
blissfulbutterfly said:
Would you mind looking at my stats?
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Sure, I'm no expert though. I think your GPAs look on the low side of average, depending on the schools. Pre-req is definitely on the lower side of average (although both of your GPAs are better than mine). Observation hours are good but you could try doing some more in different settings. You should definitely retake your GRE to increase your chances because a lot of schools throw your application out if you don't meet minimums, but it looks like you are retaking.
 
PTX2 said:
Your application was verified 6 days after submitting?
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Yes, it was. I was really surprised too. I believe it was because I sent my transcripts back in July and my reference letters were completed before October.
 
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: 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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My PTCAS application was verified on 9/22, but I have still not heard from Bellarmine. Rumor at the virtual fair was they send invitations for an interview held once a month until March. Good Luck!
 
Sunshine~Runner said:
I've posted a few times around here but never bothered to post my stats so I suppose I'll finally do that! Good luck to everyone!


Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.68
Prereq GPA: 3.56
GRE: 157V 154Q 4.5AW

Extracurricular: Cross Country team, Tennis team, Health and Medical Occupations club, Honors program, Research assistant, Sorority (Finance Chair), Residence Hall Association (Secretary), Relay for Life, Huskers Helping the Homeless, Alternative Spring Break (travelled to Colorado to clean up debris from fires), volunteering at local hospital.

Observation: 200 hrs (inpatient/outpatient hospital, military hospital, outpatient orthopedics, aquatics). Also around 500 hrs from being a PT technician.

Applied: UNMC, DMU, UNLV, Creighton, UW-Madison, UW-La Crosse

Interviews: Creighton (10/30)

Acceptances: :xf:
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I applied to UNMC and recently received an interview offer. I was curious if you did as well and if you know anything about the process?!
 
I still haven't received any calls or e-mails regarding interviews (other schools that I applied to do not have interviews) and I'm kinda losing hope since my GPA and GRE scores are not amazing... just want to hear back even rejections so I know where I stand.

Undergrad overall GPA: 3.37 (not including this semester's GPA)
GRE scores: 153V/150Q/4.5AW (the best scores from 2 exams)

I applied to NYU, Drexel, Duke, Boston U, Wash U (MO), Sac State (CA), and University of the Pacific (CA).

Drexel and Wash U have rolling admissions and I submitted on 9/21 and my app was verified on 10/16.

Seeing a lot of interviews and acceptances to NYU makes me think I don't have a chance anymore. Does anyone know if these schools also have interviews in the spring or do they only do it in November?
 
akona17 said:
I still haven't received any calls or e-mails regarding interviews (other schools that I applied to do not have interviews) and I'm kinda losing hope since my GPA and GRE scores are not amazing... just want to hear back even rejections so I know where I stand.

I applied to NYU, Drexel, Duke, Boston U, Wash U (MO), Sac State (CA), and University of the Pacific (CA).

Drexel and Wash U have rolling admissions and I submitted on 9/21 and my app was verified on 10/16.

Seeing a lot of interviews and acceptances to NYU makes me think I don't have a chance anymore. Does anyone know if these schools also have interviews in the spring or do they only do it in November?
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I know that NYU has interviews in January and February as well. One girl at the interview who is a current student told me she didn't find out until right before the semester began.
 
prospectivedpt7 said:
I know that NYU has interviews in January and February as well. One girl at the interview who is a current student told me she didn't find out until right before the semester began.
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That's so great to hear! I am currently taking my last two pre-preqs right now
 
I figure it's time to join this post
NJ State School for Undergrad
Major - Health and Exercise Science
GPA - 3.2 (Around a 3.35 with retakes of unrelated classes)
Pre Req - 3.8
Last 60 - 3.7
GRE V - 153, Q - 158 AW - 5.0

Observation - 420 outpatient ortho, 50 acute care, (in progress - 25 pediatric)
Some extras
- 1 year of work experience as an Exercise Physiologist
- 3 years experience in adapted sports community service
- organized large scale community service projects as an undergrad

Applied - Rutgers North/South, Stockton, Seton Hall, Temple, UMES, Alvernia, Long Island- Brookyn, Western Carolina, Lynchburg
Interviews - UMES (11/18) Temple (11/20) Western Carolina (12/11) Rutgers South (12/18)
Waitlist - Lynchburg
Accepted - Nervously Waiting and Praying
Rejected - Rutgers North
 
NJ DPT HOPEFUL said:
I figure it's time to join this post
NJ State School for Undergrad
Major - Health and Exercise Science
GPA - 3.2 (Around a 3.35 with retakes of unrelated classes)
Pre Req - 3.8
Last 60 - 3.7
GRE V - 153, Q - 158 AW - 5.0

Observation - 420 outpatient ortho, 50 acute care, (in progress - 25 pediatric)
Some extras
- 1 year of work experience as an Exercise Physiologist
- 3 years experience in adapted sports community service
- organized large scale community service projects as an undergrad

Applied - Rutgers North/South, Stockton, Seton Hall, Temple, UMES, Alvernia, Long Island- Brookyn, Western Carolina, Lynchburg
Interviews - UMES (11/18) Temple (11/20) Western Carolina (12/11) Rutgers South (12/18)
Waitlist - Lynchburg
Accepted - Nervously Waiting and Praying
Rejected - Rutgers North
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When did you submit your application and hear back from Lynchburg?
 
tarheels35 said:
When did you submit your application and hear back from Lynchburg?
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I got my receipt of Application from Lynchburg on 10/22, got the "unable to come to a final decision, will remain in consideration for acceptance until a final decision can be reached" on 11/20
 
I got the same email I don't think it's a denial though I think it's just something you have to wait
 
University: Nova Southeastern University
Major: Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience
Overall GPA: 3.97
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 156 V/156 Q/5.0 Writing

Extra-Curric: NCAA Div II rower, completed an undergraduate thesis, published research, research fellow at Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, research assistant at University of Florida, peer leader, independent studies, presented research at national conferences

Volunteer: 150 hours in-patient, acute care at the Cleveland Clinic; 150 hours out-patient sports medicine at university's sports med clinic

Applied: Nova, FIU, USF, UMiami, USC, GWU, Boston U, Temple, University of Washington

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: FIU (declined early interview to be placed back in the regular applicant pool), UMiami (December 4th), George Washington University (January 8th)
 
Did you send your GRE scores to Thomas Jefferson even though they don't require them? Mine aren't the best and I am trying to decide if I should sent them to TJU or not.
 
Did you send your GRE scores to Thomas Jefferson even though they don't require them? Mine aren't the best and I am trying to decide if I should sent them to TJU or not.

NJPT26 said:
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.85
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76
GRE: 144V, 147Q, 4.0AW (low I know)

Extra-Curric: Physical Therapy Club (Vice President), Muscular Dystrophy Camp Counselor, Leadership Institute (member), Food Bank Volunteer, Park clean-up volunteer.

Volunteer: 55 hrs outpatient private clinic, 189hrs outpatient hospital, and 115 inpatient skilled nursing facility.

Submitted: 9/20
Verified: 10/15

Applied: Rutgers Newark, Rutgers Stratford, Stockton University, Hunter College, College of Staten Island, Dominican College of Blauvelt, Long Island University, New York Institute of Technology, Thomas Jefferson University, University of Scranton, Winston Salem State University, University of South Florida, University of New England.

Interviews: Dominican College of Blauvelt (10/30), Thomas Jefferson University (11/3), Hunter College (11/20), New York Institute of Technology (12/4), University of New England (12/4) (moved it to January), Rutgers South (12/18 )

Acceptances: Thomas Jefferson University (11/24), Dominican College of Blauvelt (11/3)

Rejections: Rutgers Newark (11/3)

Just wanted to say there is still hope for those that have low GRE scores! Just make sure the rest of your application makes up for it!
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Cpetrydpt said:
Did you send your GRE scores to Thomas Jefferson even though they don't require them? Mine aren't the best and I am trying to decide if I should sent them to TJU or not.
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Nope I never sent it to them. All the schools that did not require it. I did not send.
 
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6
GRE: 144V, 155Q, 4.0AW

Extra-Curric: Physical Therapy Club Executive Board, Habitat For Humanity, RAINE Foundation, Food Drive

Volunteer Experience: 208 combined Outpatient hours in two separate locations, 100 Inpatient Hours at a Nursing Rehabilitation Center. 308 total.

Submitted: 9/18
Verified: 10/15

Applied: Rutgers Newark, Rutgers Stratford, Dominican College of Blauvelt, Long Island University, New York Institute of Technology, Thomas Jefferson University, University of Scranton, New York University, Drexel, Seton Hall, University of the Sciences, Stony Brook

Interviews: Dominican College of Blauvelt (10/30), NYU (11/06), University of the Sciences (1/05), Rutgers Stratford (1/06)

Acceptances: NYU (11/25), Dominican College of Blauvelt (11/3)

Rejections: Rutgers Newark (11/3)
 
RUN_HC said:
I've decided to apply to Alvernia instead of Neumann. Anyone else apply to Alvernia?
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Yeah I applied to Alvernia, but I don't know a whole lot about the program. Since they don't have rolling admissions I'm guessing we won't hear anything back till after the February deadline
 
starrsgirl said:
1) solicit as much advice on your essays as you can.
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In the past two years, I've had each of my essays undergo four of five reviews from faculty, former admission committee members, English majors, PTs, and current PT students. I feel pretty good about them. However, they could appeal a bit more to each school's unique strengths. This year, I may have sacrificed quality and content due to the high volume of schools that I am applying to (not to mention, I'm working and traveling for three on-going studies with my lab :bang:)

starrsgirl said:
2) same with interviews. When you get an interview invite, practice like crazy and only practice with "mean" people
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I have only participated in one interview in the past (George Fox) because none of the WA state schools conduct interviews. However, I did go through some mock interviews with former PT and med school admission committee members, as well as some friends who work at hospitals and conduct interviews. After anticipating every possible question, I feel like my responses were too rehearsed and lacked that genuine interpersonal charm that we all are trying to achieve as clinicians. It also didn't help that GFU did not follow a conventional interview format.

I will definitely try to be on top of interviews this time around if I'm lucky enough to be offered invitations.

starrsgirl said:
3)If the essay isn't it, I'm worried there may be one reference that is recommending you with reservation. I would solicit all new references for this next round if you can.
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I'm confident in my reference choices and how they have rated me. I made the mistake of requesting an endorsement from a rather busy PT clinic director who had his intern provide her personal input (and bias) to inform his reference letter. Since then, I've explicitly asked each of my potential references if they are confident that they can score my qualities at the highest ratings and can confidently speak to my abilities as a future PT. I've provided my CV and previous personal statements in order to provide some insight to my reviewers. And I have had phone conferences and 1 on 1 meetings with each individuals in order to strategically highlight all of my strengths from various perspectives to which each endorser can support. I did choose to include a different physical therapist this time around. I'm hoping her opinion carries more weight due to her research contributions.

This year, my reference profile includes
-Academic (former advisor/professor) served on committees for med schools and PT schools
-Supervisor (lab director at my current workplace, former biomechanics professor, well-known in the gait community)
-PT (UW faculty member, researcher, pediatric physical therapist, currently assisting on a grant)
-PT (outpatient clinician, general orthopedics)

I tailored my selection based on what was recommended to me from UW.


I appreciate all of your input.:highfive:
 
This is my second time applying because I didn't get in last year. Already freaking out too! Lol

Last year:
University: University of Central Florida
Major: Health Sciences
Cum. GPA: 3.3
Prereq: 3.1
Last 60: 4.0
GRE: 159Q, 164V, 5.5A

This year:
Second Degree: Psychology
Cum. GPA: 3.45
Prereq: 3.29-3.6 depending on school
Last 60: 3.9

250+ hours in acute, pediatric and outpatient.

Applied: UCF, USF, UF, FIU, Nova, Pitt, Duke, U of Washington

Interviews: UCF (12/16)

Acceptances:

Rejections:
 
University: Columbus State University (Georgia)
Major: B.S. Exercise Science
Cum. GPA: 3.85
Prereq: 3.9
Last 60: 4.0
GRE: 154Q, 152V, 3.5A

Extra-Curr/Work: Physical Therapy Aide (1.5 yrs); JumpBunch Coach (1.5 yrs); Human Resources (1yr); 5th-grade tutor (3 months)

Volunteer: 1000+ out-patient rehab (ortho), 80 military out-patient, 10 in-patient

Applied: US-Army Baylor (TX), Armstrong (GA)

Interviews: Baylor (10/16); Armstrong (12/4)

Acceptances:

Rejections:
 
Has anyone heard from UTHSCSA for the December interviews yet?
 
DPTFL2015 said:
This is my second time applying because I didn't get in last year. Already freaking out too! Lol

Last year:
University: University of Central Florida
Major: Health Sciences
Cum. GPA: 3.3
Prereq: 3.1
Last 60: 4.0
GRE: 159Q, 164V, 5.5A

This year:
Second Degree: Psychology
Cum. GPA: 3.45
Prereq: 3.29-3.6 depending on school
Last 60: 3.9

250+ hours in acute, pediatric and outpatient.

Applied: UCF, USF, UF, FIU, Nova, Pitt, Duke, U of Washington

Interviews: UCF (12/16)

Acceptances:

Rejections:
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When did you submit for UCF? and when did you hear back?
 
Acceptance Update

University: Ohio State University
Major: Nutrition & Community Health, Minor: Spanish
Overall GPA: 3.35
Pre-Req GPA: 3.07, ~3.6 with best attempt
GRE: V-158 Q-157 AW-4.0

Extra-Curric: VP of Global Health Brigades-medical mission trip to Panamá, Research Assistant for cardiopulmonary study (1 semester), Habitat for Humanity volunteer-1 week trip to NC, Dean's list, CPR/AED certified,

Volunteer: 2800+ hrs in outpatient ortho (worked as PT aide), 26 hrs inpatient sub-acute, 340 hrs in additional outpatient ortho clinic (as aide)

Applied: Mount St. Joseph, Bellamine, UK, Chatham, Wheeling Jesuit, Marymount, Alvernia, UMES

Acceptances: MSJ (12/3)

Rejections:

Interviews: MSJ (11/20), Wheeling (1/22)
 
University: SUNY Albany
Major: English & Lit
Overall GPA: 3.65
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: V-156 Q-152 AW-5.5

Extra-Curric: Worked in academic publishing for 2 years

Observation: 85 hours outpatient, 55 hours inpatient rehab

Applied: Upstate, Sage, NYMC, LIU, CSI, Touro, UNE, Sacred Heart, Hunter College

Acceptances: Upstate (12/3)

Rejections:

Interviews: LIU (12/14) & CSI (1/??)
 
Major: Physiology- graduating with honors
Cum. GPA: 3.79
Prereq: 3.82
GRE: 163Q, 158V, 5A

Extra-Curric:Exec board for Panhellenic Council, Exec board for sorority, two greek honoraries, phi beta kappa, volunteer at parkinson's recovery gym, Dean's List

Volunteer: 80 hours outpatient, 16 acute inpatient, 18 and counting inpatient rehab at the VA hospital

Applied: NAU, UNTHSC, UTSW, MGH, Puget Sound, U Washington, Regis, University of New England, Rosalind Franklin

Interviews: University of New England (1/22)

Acceptances:

Rejections:
 
Update: Rejections and alternate lists!

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), Hampton (11/20), Temple and USA Pending...

Interviews: GRU (10/9), Angelo State (11/6), Emory and Henry College (12/4)
Acceptances: n/a
Waitlisted: GRU
Rejections: University of North Georgia

I know a lot of people who are rejected and wait listed are only seeing acceptances here. But you aren't alone and let's keep our heads up!
 
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 (11/18), Duke (11/19)
Accepted: University of Delaware (9/23), Radford University (11/23), VCU (12/4)
 
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