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

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It all depends on what your GRE scores end up being as well as the amount of hours you spent in each physical therapy setting. To me, it appears that your GPA is good, and if you were to stick around and get a duel major, I would assume that you would improve your GPA with those classes as well and that course rigor would look better than simply retaking a class. Again, this is my opinion on the matter, but I'm not on any review boards. I just know they factor in more than just your GPA when reviewing applications. Hope this helps a little!
 
DPianoT said:
NEED SOME ADVICE!

University: CSU Sacramento
Major: BA in Music, Bio Minor
Overall GPA: 3.85
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: N/A (will be taking it this summer)

Observation: 200 hours

Extra Curriculars: Church leadership, pianist/accompanist, Med Tech at assisted living facility, elementary school Paraeducator, Patient Transporter at a Hospital, Vice president of PrePT club, Cadaver Lab Assistant, ER volunteer


I will be applying this next cycle to CSU's and University of Puget Sound, as well as University of Washington.
I'm not a traditional science major, and I have sort of a dilemma. I got a B in one of my Chem classes and it kinda hurt my prereq GPA. If I were to retake it, it would raise it up to a 3.95. Or I can stay an extra semester (I'm set to graduating in the fall rn), and double major in Kinesiology, since I've met most of the requirements already. I can't do both of these because it doesn't work with my schedule. Which one would be more appealing? A double major, or a higher prereq GPA?

My number one school is in Washington and those schools are really competitive. Anyone have any advice?
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This is completely an opinion but your GPA is great regardless. It sounds as if a double major in kinesiology might be more beneficial because it'll give you an advantage in the initial classes of a PT program. Study hard for your GRE and you will be conpetitive either way. A B is not bad at all..
 
Not sure where to post this but is anyone else in Chicago for Northwestern's orientation this weekend?
 
University: UC Berkeley
Major: Integrative Biology and Public Health (double major)
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2
GRE: 165 verbal, 158 quantitative, 4.0 writing

Extra-Curric: sorority membership VP, sorority president, Habitat for Humanity, Girls on the Run coach, anatomy lab instructor, 1 year of work in a research lab

Volunteer: 90 hours outpatient, 40 hours outpatient pediatric, 75 hours inpatient

Applied: GWU, UMBC, University of the Pacific, Samuel Merritt, UCSF/SFSU, UNC, AT Still, Chapman, USC

Acceptances: GWU (1/22), Samuel Merritt (2/02)

Waitlist: USC (3/1)

Rejections: UMBC, UNC, UCSF/SFSU

Interviews: GWU (1/08), Samuel Merritt (1/29-1/30)
 
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skiflutept said:
Thanks! I was guaranteed a spot in the program at Hartford (why I only applied to one school). Hartford's program is a 4+3. I applied to another school even though I already knew I had a spot at Hartford because Rutgers is a little cheaper and I could live at home so wouldn't have to worry about living expenses. What do you want to know about Hartford? I would happy to answer your questions!
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Oh okay! well I am glad it worked out for you. I applied and interviewed at Rutgers South, still waiting to hear back. Do you know how good the program is at University of Hartford? Not too much information out there about the program. 🙂 thanks!
 
PTpursuit said:
Oh okay! well I am glad it worked out for you. I applied and interviewed at Rutgers South, still waiting to hear back. Do you know how good the program is at University of Hartford? Not too much information out there about the program. 🙂 thanks!
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The program's website has some information: http://www.hartford.edu/enhp/academics/rehabilitation-sciences/physical-therapy-dpt/

The program at Hartford is decent. I believe the ultimate NPTE pass rate is in the low 90s. The program is a part of the Department of Rehab Sciences (they have a masters program in prosthetics and orthotics as well) within the college of education, nursing, & health professions. There's 12 full time faculty members and there's a fair amount of adjuncts, but I do not know much about them. A few of the full time professors are clinical specialists. At the moment, Hartford's class size is 40 or 45 students but rumor has it they're looking to expand the class size to 60 students. Right now, all of the classes meet on the fourth floor of Dana Hall (the science building), but they are supposed to be putting in more classrooms & faculty offices specifically for the PT program in the first floor of a dorm on the other side of campus (which we think is odd) and the construction is supposed to be finished for when classes start at the beginning of June. Every student works on a long-term research project. Every year, faculty members develop a research project and then students sign up for which project interests them the most. I'm pretty sure you start working on the study in the spring of your first year. You do a poster board presentation at ENHP day in the spring of your second year and then your final research presentation in November of your 3rd year, right before clinicals start. You're required to travel for at least one of your clinicals, I forget what the distance requirement is, but it is a certain number of miles away from the school and your hometown. If you're interested in it, there's a Physical Therapy Student Association and there's a PT clinic on campus that is owned by one of the faculty members.

If you ever have any other questions, just let me know!
 
I've been checking in on this thread since last spring and it really helped me to narrow down my choices and see where I think my stats could match up, so I figured I'd post now since I have some news to report!

University: UMass Amherst
Major: Kinesiology with a minor in psychology
GPA's according to PTCAS:
Overall: 3.52
Pre-req: 3.32
GRE: 155V/154Q/4.5 AW

Extracurriculars: 1 year of Division 1 rowing as a walk-on novice, Kinesiology Club, dining services student employee, youth group advisor and summer camp counselor, honors college member
Hours: 1000+ outpatient ortho (PT aide), 40 SNF, 10 inpatient neuro

Submitted: 9/29
Verified: 10/27

Applied: Husson, BU, Simmons, URI, Drexel, MCPHS, Regis
Interviews: MCPHS (12/22), URI (1/4), Regis (1/29)
Acceptances: MCPHS
Rejections: Drexel
 
laurog1 said:
I've been checking in on this thread since last spring and it really helped me to narrow down my choices and see where I think my stats could match up, so I figured I'd post now since I have some news to report!

University: UMass Amherst
Major: Kinesiology with a minor in psychology
GPA's according to PTCAS:
Overall: 3.52
Pre-req: 3.32
GRE: 155V/154Q/4.5 AW

Extracurriculars: 1 year of Division 1 rowing as a walk-on novice, Kinesiology Club, dining services student employee, youth group advisor and summer camp counselor, honors college member
Hours: 1000+ outpatient ortho (PT aide), 40 SNF, 10 inpatient neuro

Submitted: 9/29
Verified: 10/27

Applied: Husson, BU, Simmons, URI, Drexel, MCPHS, Regis
Interviews: MCPHS (12/22), URI (1/4), Regis (1/29)
Acceptances: MCPHS
Rejections: Drexel
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Just had to say it...hello to a fellow rower 🙂
 
University: University of Houston
Major: Kinesiology Exercise Science - Health Profession Option with a minor in Nutrition
Overall GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req GPA: 3.53 (3.4 in science)
GRE: 157V/ 158Q/ 4.5AW

Extra-Curric: I've been a personal trainer for two years, working as a rehabilitation technician in an LTAC, and was an RA for two years at one of the most diverse universities in the nation. I was also a member in our health and human performance society for a year.

Volunteer: 40 hours in orthopedic outpatient, 50 in pediatrics, and 300 at a long-term acute care facility.

Applied: Texas Womens University, University of Texas Medical Branch, UT Southwestern Medical Branch, University of North Texas, University of Washington, University of Montana, NYU, and the University of South Dakota

Acceptances: UTMB(12/15)

Rejections: TWU

Interviews: NYU (11/6) but I declined, UTSW (1/11), UM (2/27)
 
skiflutept said:
The program's website has some information: http://www.hartford.edu/enhp/academics/rehabilitation-sciences/physical-therapy-dpt/

The program at Hartford is decent. I believe the ultimate NPTE pass rate is in the low 90s. The program is a part of the Department of Rehab Sciences (they have a masters program in prosthetics and orthotics as well) within the college of education, nursing, & health professions. There's 12 full time faculty members and there's a fair amount of adjuncts, but I do not know much about them. A few of the full time professors are clinical specialists. At the moment, Hartford's class size is 40 or 45 students but rumor has it they're looking to expand the class size to 60 students. Right now, all of the classes meet on the fourth floor of Dana Hall (the science building), but they are supposed to be putting in more classrooms & faculty offices specifically for the PT program in the first floor of a dorm on the other side of campus (which we think is odd) and the construction is supposed to be finished for when classes start at the beginning of June. Every student works on a long-term research project. Every year, faculty members develop a research project and then students sign up for which project interests them the most. I'm pretty sure you start working on the study in the spring of your first year. You do a poster board presentation at ENHP day in the spring of your second year and then your final research presentation in November of your 3rd year, right before clinicals start. You're required to travel for at least one of your clinicals, I forget what the distance requirement is, but it is a certain number of miles away from the school and your hometown. If you're interested in it, there's a Physical Therapy Student Association and there's a PT clinic on campus that is owned by one of the faculty members.

If you ever have any other questions, just let me know!
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Thank you so much for the information and help! That sounds like a great program, I am from central Jersey so staying in-state would be ideal, but I still might apply to Hartford. Thanks again and good luck at rutgers north!
 
Update: Drexel
Undergrad: Stockton University
Major: Health Science with a minor in Holistic Health
Overall GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req. GPA: 3.72
GRE: V: 145 Q: 153 AW: 4

Extracurricular: Gymnastics Club Secretary, Holistic Health Club Vice President, Health Science Club, Pre-PT Club, CARE Program Mentor (I help students receive their degrees who have low GPA's and no financial aid), CARE Program Tutor, Habitat For Humanity, Special Olympics Volunteer, Volunteer in Bi-Annual Days of Service at my undergrad school, Dean's List for 5 consecutive semesters, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor's Society

Work: PT Aide, Auntie Anne's Pretzels Cashier, Express Sales Associate, Dairy Quick Ice Cream Server

Volunteer: 537 Hours total; 148 un-paid in sports rehab, 220 paid in sports rehab, 42 in geriatrics, 63 in an elementary school setting, 64 in neuroscience inpatient hospital

Applying: Stockton, Drexel, Temple, Chatham, Florida Gulf Coast, University of Miami, University of South Florida, Emory University, Nova Southeastern - Fort Lauderdale

Acceptances: Nova Southeastern 11/11, Chatham University 11/25

Rejections: Drexel 1/7

Interviews: Chatham 11/14, Emory 1/15

Rumor is that Drexel and Temple's class sizes are full due to rolling admissions, so I guess everyone else gets rejected! I don't mind though, was never really planning on going to Drexel. Honestly just hoping for the best with Emory after my interview next week 🤣
 
PTpursuit said:
Thank you so much for the information and help! That sounds like a great program, I am from central Jersey so staying in-state would be ideal, but I still might apply to Hartford. Thanks again and good luck at rutgers north!
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Thanks! I'm from central Jersey as well! My class at Hartford is much smaller than usual (we are in the low to mid 20s right now) so that could work in your favor, should you decide to apply.
 
Physio2016 said:
University: University of Houston
Major: Kinesiology Exercise Science - Health Profession Option with a minor in Nutrition
Overall GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req GPA: 3.53 (3.4 in science)
GRE: 157V/ 158Q/ 4.5AW

Extra-Curric: I've been a personal trainer for two years, working as a rehabilitation technician in an LTAC, and was an RA for two years at one of the most diverse universities in the nation. I was also a member in our health and human performance society for a year.

Volunteer: 40 hours in orthopedic outpatient, 50 in pediatrics, and 300 at a long-term acute care facility.

Applied: Texas Womens University, University of Texas Medical Branch, UT Southwestern Medical Branch, University of North Texas, University of Washington, University of Montana, NYU, and the University of South Dakota

Acceptances: UTMB(12/15)

Rejections: TWU

Interviews: NYU (11/6) but I declined, UTSW (1/11), UM (2/27)
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When did you get offered an interview at UM?
 
linxoxo said:
Update: Drexel
Undergrad: Stockton University
Major: Health Science with a minor in Holistic Health
Overall GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req. GPA: 3.72
GRE: V: 145 Q: 153 AW: 4

Extracurricular: Gymnastics Club Secretary, Holistic Health Club Vice President, Health Science Club, Pre-PT Club, CARE Program Mentor (I help students receive their degrees who have low GPA's and no financial aid), CARE Program Tutor, Habitat For Humanity, Special Olympics Volunteer, Volunteer in Bi-Annual Days of Service at my undergrad school, Dean's List for 5 consecutive semesters, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor's Society

Work: PT Aide, Auntie Anne's Pretzels Cashier, Express Sales Associate, Dairy Quick Ice Cream Server

Volunteer: 537 Hours total; 148 un-paid in sports rehab, 220 paid in sports rehab, 42 in geriatrics, 63 in an elementary school setting, 64 in neuroscience inpatient hospital

Applying: Stockton, Drexel, Temple, Chatham, Florida Gulf Coast, University of Miami, University of South Florida, Emory University, Nova Southeastern - Fort Lauderdale

Acceptances: Nova Southeastern 11/11, Chatham University 11/25

Rejections: Drexel 1/7

Interviews: Chatham 11/14, Emory 1/15

Rumor is that Drexel and Temple's class sizes are full due to rolling admissions, so I guess everyone else gets rejected! I don't mind though, was never really planning on going to Drexel. Honestly just hoping for the best with Emory after my interview next week 🤣
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Called temple on 1/6, and they completely deny the obvious. I don't understand why they don't level with us.
 
dcrawford212 said:
Called temple on 1/6, and they completely deny the obvious. I don't understand why they don't level with us.
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My thought would be that because it's still early they are going to lose people to cheaper options over the next couple of months, so it would benefit them to keep a waitlist/be able to hold more interviews if needed.
Did you interview at Temple?
 
dcrawford212 said:
Called temple on 1/6, and they completely deny the obvious. I don't understand why they don't level with us.
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Wow..what did they say? I still haven't heard from Temple so I haven't been officially accepted/denied yet, so I'm assuming that might mean they are still considering us in case people drop their spots? But I just don't understand why they can't give us a direct answer. So annoying!!
 
--UPDATE! Had a last minute interview at UNMC this weekend, they called me in off the waitlist two days before I had to be there. Said they would let us know by the end of the month. Still have my interview at Mercer this upcoming weekend. Anyone heard from DMU? Still have yet to hear anything from them. Also got my first real rejection with no waitlist from University of Iowa. It was hard to see that but just trying to keep looking forward. --

hopeful_PT13 said:
So I've always looked over this thread to see the different stats and which schools everyone has heard from so far and have finally decided to post my stats:

University: Truman State University
Major: Exercise Science
Minors: Spanish, Psychology, Biology
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-req GPA: 3.24
GRE: V-155, Q-150, AW-4.5

Extra Curriculars: Anatomy TA for 1.5 years, involved in Exercise Science Research for 1 year, Physical Therapy Technician at an outpatient orthopedic clinic for almost 1 year, Pre-PT/OT Club President for 1 year, active member in a service sorority for 2.5 years (was the fundraising chair for the local YMCA)

Shadowing: countless work hours for my tech job at outpatient orthopedic, 20 hospital hours, 14 SNF hours, and 11 school pediatric hours

Applied: Regis University, University of Iowa, Des Moines University, University of Nebraska Medical Center, AT Still University, Mercer University, Elon University, Rockhurst University, East Tennessee State University

Interviews: Rockhurst University, Mercer University
Waitlists for Interviews: UNMC, Regis University (they said they've had over 1,400 applicants this cycle), Elon University
Waitlists for Programs: Rockhurst

Rejections: University of Iowa
Acceptances: NONE

--Bummed about Rockhurst but they weren't my first choice, getting ready for my interview at Mercer, but curious if anyone has heard from DMU or University of Iowa? All I've heard from them is when they first received my application and nothing since. Also, haven't had any outright rejections from anyone which is positive, but tired of seeing the word "waitlist" in all my emails +pissed+. Also AT Still said I probably won't be hearing from them until the new year, but that all the interview spots are currently filled --
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University: FSU
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.61
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
GRE: V- 150, Q- 153, AW-3.5

Extra-Curric: FSU Women's Cross Country Team

Volunteer: 3 different outpatient facilities, inpatient pediatric clinic, Healthsouth rehab hospital

I graduated from FSU in August and have been working at Healthsouth since October.

Applied: UCF, UF, USF, FGCU, FIU

Acceptances: None

Rejections: USF

Interviews: UCF (1/29)

CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ANY ADVICE/TIPS/HELP AS I PREPARE FOR MY INTERVIEW AT UCF? I AM FREAKING OUT, THANK YOU!! 🙂
 
U P D A T E 1/11:
REJECTION AND INTERVIEWS
A late rejection update from Samuel Merritt from the end of December and two interviews invitations from Montana and George Fox on the same day! I have currently accepted the Montana interview; however, that status might change as I enter my first round of interviews this week at the University of Utah. Depending on how confident I feel after my interviews this week (and hopefully after more feedback from my schools), I may change my mind about pursuing Montana because their interviews at the end of next month. As for George Fox, this will be my second interview with them. I do take preference with schools that are closer to my region, so I am 100% certain that I will be interviewing with them on Feb. 5th.​


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)
Volunteer/Observation: Total number of hours: 700+ currently (100+ planned/in-process)
485 hours (3 different outpatient clinics, general ortho), 30 hours (inpatient acute/sub-acute, skilled nursing, geriatrics), 185+ (inpatient acute, children's hospital, pediatrics) ...and a handful of clinical research hours with therapists.

Click for my original post and complete stats for 2015-2016 - GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES

Applied (2015-2016): 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
Rejections (2015-2016): Northwestern University (11/20), Western U (12/7), University of Colorado (12/10), University of South Florida (12/17), Samuel Merritt (12/23)
Interviews (2015-2016): Mayo School of Health Sciences (11/19 | 2/12), University of Utah (12/7 | 1/14-15), University of Iowa (12/21 | 1/29), University of Montana - Missoula (1/9 | 2/27), George Fox University (1/9 | 2/5)
Waitlisted (2015-2016): N/A

Applied (2014-2015): Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, George Fox University
Rejections (2014-2015): University of Washington, Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound
Interviews (2014-2015): George Fox University
Waitlisted (2014-2015): George Fox University

Applied (2013-2014): Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington
Rejections (2013-2014): University of Washington, Eastern Washington University
Waitlisted (2013-2014): University of Puget Sound

Acceptances: N O N E :bang:
 
Super Late verification

University: Queens College
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.45
Pre-Req GPA: 3.15 (thank you physics 😡)
Post-Bach GPA: 3.15
GRE: 150 V 150 Q 4.0 AW (3rd time taken)
Application Submitted: 11/23
Application Verified: 1/4

Observation: 2000+ Outpatient, still need inpatient hours

Applied: Stony Brook, LIU Brooklyn, NYIT

Interviews: Possibly LIU? (I got an email today from the director saying they just received my application and that I should expect to hear back for the Feb 29th interview- so not sure what exactly that means)
Acceptances:
Rejections:

This is my 2nd year applying, and unfortunately the verification process took a very long time this year, which I'm afraid might lessen my chances. I just received the supplemental for SBU today and have to scramble to get in finished by the due date 1/15. Might end up applying to more schools but trying to be optimistic this year, even with my low pre-req GPA.🙁
 
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chanb11 said:
University: FSU
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.61
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
GRE: V- 150, Q- 153, AW-3.5

Extra-Curric: FSU Women's Cross Country Team

Volunteer: 3 different outpatient facilities, inpatient pediatric clinic, Healthsouth rehab hospital

I graduated from FSU in August and have been working at Healthsouth since October.

Applied: UCF, UF, USF, FGCU, FIU

Acceptances: None

Rejections: USF

Interviews: UCF (1/29)

CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ANY ADVICE/TIPS/HELP AS I PREPARE FOR MY INTERVIEW AT UCF? I AM FREAKING OUT, THANK YOU!! 🙂
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If you don't mind me asking, when did you hear from USF?
 
chanb11 said:
University: FSU
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.61
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
GRE: V- 150, Q- 153, AW-3.5

Extra-Curric: FSU Women's Cross Country Team

Volunteer: 3 different outpatient facilities, inpatient pediatric clinic, Healthsouth rehab hospital

I graduated from FSU in August and have been working at Healthsouth since October.

Applied: UCF, UF, USF, FGCU, FIU

Acceptances: None

Rejections: USF

Interviews: UCF (1/29)

CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ANY ADVICE/TIPS/HELP AS I PREPARE FOR MY INTERVIEW AT UCF? I AM FREAKING OUT, THANK YOU!! 🙂
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Hello,

I have an interview with them too and I have also been to a few interviews. What I can provide to you is, first get business attire such as a suit (recommended to be tailored), second have someone look over both your resume and cover-letter and lastly research interview questions. Here are a few links that helped me http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/what-to-wear-to-interview.980373/ https://theptstudent.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/how-to-survive-the-pt-school-interview/ http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/how-to-become-a-pt-ot-interview-advice-video.1104200/ . I hope this all helps and if you need someone to look over your cover letter I will gladly proof read it.

Best of luck
 
linxoxo said:
If you don't mind me asking, when did you hear from USF?
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December 16th! A friend of mine heard back on that same day also. Both said that we "did not meet one or more of their minimum admissions criteria."
 
NJ DPT HOPEFUL said:
My thought would be that because it's still early they are going to lose people to cheaper options over the next couple of months, so it would benefit them to keep a waitlist/be able to hold more interviews if needed.
Did you interview at Temple?
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Haven't heard anything from Temple, or TJU for that matter.
 
linxoxo said:
Wow..what did they say? I still haven't heard from Temple so I haven't been officially accepted/denied yet, so I'm assuming that might mean they are still considering us in case people drop their spots? But I just don't understand why they can't give us a direct answer. So annoying!!
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Yes, it is definitely frustrating.

Where else do you apply to?
 
chanb11 said:
December 16th! A friend of mine heard back on that same day also. Both said that we "did not meet one or more of their minimum admissions criteria."
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I feel like that happened to a ton of people. I got the same email and really had no idea what was missing. I got in or was offered an interview at everywhere else I applied, but got that vague email from USF. It seems to be a trend on here - lots of people posted about getting the same thing. Very strange.
 
Update: Interview/Waitlist

University: Florida State University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.68
Pre-Req GPA: 3.65
GRE: 155 V, 151 Q, 3.5 W

Extra-Curric: Sorority, Order of Omega, 3 Honor Societies, Pre-PT Club, Worked at UrgentCare clinic, Dance Marathon, Senior Center, Relay for Life

Observation Hours: about 110 (low on hours, but variety of settings)
40: Rehab Institute of Chicago (Spinal cord center, day rehab, aqua therapy)
20: Podiatry Clinic (orthopedic)
30: Orthopedic Clinic
20: Pediatric neurological therapy (included aqua therapy)

Applied: FGCU, FIU, Northwestern, Nova, UCF, UF, UIC, UNF, USF, University of St. Augustine

Acceptances: Nova

Rejections: Northwestern

Interviews: FIU (1/30)

Waitlist: UIC
 
noleDPT2019 said:
Update: Interview/Waitlist

University: Florida State University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.68
Pre-Req GPA: 3.65
GRE: 155 V, 151 Q, 3.5 W

Extra-Curric: Sorority, Order of Omega, 3 Honor Societies, Pre-PT Club, Worked at UrgentCare clinic, Dance Marathon, Senior Center, Relay for Life

Observation Hours: about 110 (low on hours, but variety of settings)
40: Rehab Institute of Chicago (Spinal cord center, day rehab, aqua therapy)
20: Podiatry Clinic (orthopedic)
30: Orthopedic Clinic
20: Pediatric neurological therapy (included aqua therapy)

Applied: FGCU, FIU, Northwestern, Nova, UCF, UF, UIC, UNF, USF, University of St. Augustine

Acceptances: Nova

Rejections: Northwestern

Interviews: FIU (1/30)

Waitlist: UIC
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Did FIU email or call you?
 
dcrawford212 said:
Yes, it is definitely frustrating.

Where else do you apply to?
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I applied to Stockton, Temple, Chatham, Emory, Florida Gulf Coast, USF, Miami, and Nova Southeastern. So far got accepted to Chatham and Nova but denied their offers. Got an interview at Emory this weekend and haven't heard back from anyone else yet. How about you?
 
chanb11 said:
December 16th! A friend of mine heard back on that same day also. Both said that we "did not meet one or more of their minimum admissions criteria."
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Ohh okay, thanks! I'm still waiting patiently lol
 
UPDATE Interviews

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

I know my verbal score is low:/

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

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

Hours: A little over 150 hours within a variety of orthopedic, in-patient, neuro, and aqua...

Applied: UCF, UF, UM, USF, UNF, FGCU, FIU

Acceptances: none yet🙁

Rejections: USF (email said I didn't meet requirements..)

Interviews: UCF (12/16)
UM (01/15)
FIU (01/30)
UNF (02/13)

Hope some of this can help someone and any interview advice be appreciated! Good luck to everyone and congrats to any acceptances that one has received!🙂
 
knight312 said:
UPDATE Interviews

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

I know my verbal score is low:/

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

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

Hours: A little over 150 hours within a variety of orthopedic, in-patient, neuro, and aqua...

Applied: UCF, UF, UM, USF, UNF, FGCU, FIU

Acceptances: none yet🙁

Rejections: USF (email said I didn't meet requirements..)

Interviews: UCF (12/16)
UM (01/15)
FIU (01/30)
UNF (02/13)

Hope some of this can help someone and any interview advice be appreciated! Good luck to everyone and congrats to any acceptances that one has received!🙂
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The UM interview is super laid back!! You'll do great. PM me if you want specifics, but like I said, it's very relaxed and you'll be just fine 🙂
 
Update: Interview!

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)

Interviews: Marshall University(1/8/16), Andrews University(1/20/16)

Accepted:

Did anyone have interview either phone or on-site at Andrews University? Or receive the interview invitation from Andrews University?
 
vanessa21 said:
My interview was at 1pm that day. But I wouldn't worry too much if I were you. They said that it could take up to three weeks for them to come to a decision. Relax and stay positive! 😀
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Which school did you end up choosing?
 
Interview Update (FIU)
University: UCF
cGPA: 3.22
pGPA: 3.6
GRE: 152Q 155v 4W
159Q 157V 4W
Observation: 200 peds, 50 inpatient, 100 outpatient, 500 outpatient private practice (currently working as an aide)
Applied: Miami, Rocky Mountain, UCF, FIU, NOVA (both campuses), Boston U
Interviews: Miami 10/16, Rocky Mountain 11/20, FIU 1/30
Acceptances: NOVA (Ft. Lauderdale), Rocky Mountain

Got the email from FIU yesterday morning
 
linxoxo said:
I applied to Stockton, Temple, Chatham, Emory, Florida Gulf Coast, USF, Miami, and Nova Southeastern. So far got accepted to Chatham and Nova but denied their offers. Got an interview at Emory this weekend and haven't heard back from anyone else yet. How about you?
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Applied to Belmont (rejected due to seat capacity), Temple, Thomas Jefferson and Northeastern University.

TJ told me that I was on the first round interview list and should officially receive invitation this week.
 
Rutgers University
Degree: Public Health/Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.25
Pre-requiste GPA: 3.39
GRE: 149V 148Q 4.5W
Observation: 1000+ outpatient, 30 Inpatient

Applied: Touro, U of Sciences, Sacred Heart, Rutgers North, Rutgers South, Umiami, Temple

Interviews: Rutgers South, University of the Sciences

Accepted: USP
 
Update : Acceptance to Boston University !!!!!!! 😀

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
School GPA: 3.044
Overall PTCAS GPA: 3.01
PrereqGPA (sciences only): 3.66
GRE: 1st time: 146Q, 154V 4.0A
2nd time: 149Q, 156V 4.5A (ran out of time on one quant section
hours: 2000+ outpatient, 57 subacute pediatrics with neuro and spinal cord injuries, 10 acute care, 20 more hours in acute care (wound care, amputees, neuro, etc).
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, Boston U
Plan to apply: Touro, Franklin Pierce, NYMC
Interviews: Emory & Henry (12/4) did not attend; U of St Aug (11/20), Rutgers U-South (12/18), Methodist U (1/22) canceling interview most likely; MGHIHP (1/30/15)!
Rejected: Marshall U and Wheeling Jesuit U, technically not rejected, just disqualified because of missing requirement (lame); Shenandoah U. (12/23/15)
Acceptances: U. of St. Augustine for the Health Sciences- Florida (12/21). Boston University (1/14/16) :clap::soexcited:😍
 
PTpursuit said:
Update : Acceptance to Boston University !!!!!!! 😀

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
School GPA: 3.044
Overall PTCAS GPA: 3.01
PrereqGPA (sciences only): 3.66
GRE: 1st time: 146Q, 154V 4.0A
2nd time: 149Q, 156V 4.5A (ran out of time on one quant section
hours: 2000+ outpatient, 57 subacute pediatrics with neuro and spinal cord injuries, 10 acute care, 20 more hours in acute care (wound care, amputees, neuro, etc).
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, Boston U
Plan to apply: Touro, Franklin Pierce, NYMC
Interviews: Emory & Henry (12/4) did not attend; U of St Aug (11/20), Rutgers U-South (12/18), Methodist U (1/22) canceling interview most likely; MGHIHP (1/30/15)!
Rejected: Marshall U and Wheeling Jesuit U, technically not rejected, just disqualified because of missing requirement (lame); Shenandoah U. (12/23/15)
Acceptances: U. of St. Augustine for the Health Sciences- Florida (12/21). Boston University (1/14/16) :clap::soexcited:😍
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which cohort for USA-FL did you apply to?
 
PTpursuit said:
Update : Acceptance to Boston University !!!!!!! 😀

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
School GPA: 3.044
Overall PTCAS GPA: 3.01
PrereqGPA (sciences only): 3.66
GRE: 1st time: 146Q, 154V 4.0A
2nd time: 149Q, 156V 4.5A (ran out of time on one quant section
hours: 2000+ outpatient, 57 subacute pediatrics with neuro and spinal cord injuries, 10 acute care, 20 more hours in acute care (wound care, amputees, neuro, etc).
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, Boston U
Plan to apply: Touro, Franklin Pierce, NYMC
Interviews: Emory & Henry (12/4) did not attend; U of St Aug (11/20), Rutgers U-South (12/18), Methodist U (1/22) canceling interview most likely; MGHIHP (1/30/15)!
Rejected: Marshall U and Wheeling Jesuit U, technically not rejected, just disqualified because of missing requirement (lame); Shenandoah U. (12/23/15)
Acceptances: U. of St. Augustine for the Health Sciences- Florida (12/21). Boston University (1/14/16) :clap::soexcited:😍
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Congrats on BU! How did you hear from them?
 
New to the forum...

Under grad Major: Sociology
Grad Major: Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.4
Grad GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: Not taking unless I do not get into the no-GRE schools I've applied to.
Observation: 3000+ outpatient and inpatient hours (rehab aide and pt aide experience)

Applied: Clarkson University, University of North Texas, American International College, Thomas Jefferson University, and Arkansas State University.
Interviews: N/A
Accepted: N/A
Rejected: N/A

Patiently waiting ... Good luck to everyone and congrats to those who have been accepted!!!
 
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fitchick26 said:
New to the forum...

Under grad Major: Sociology
Grad Major: Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.4
Grad GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: Not taking unless I do not get into the no-GRE schools I've applied to.
Observation: 3000+ outpatient and inpatient hours (rehab aide and pt aide experience)

Applied: Clarkson University, University of North Texas, American International College, Thomas Jefferson University, and Arkansas State University.
Interviews: N/A
Accepted: N/A
Rejected: N/A

Patiently waiting ... Good luck to everyone and congrats to those who have been accepted!!!
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When did your app get verified on PTCAS
 
Newbeee here! 🙂

Bridgewater State University (MA)
Undergrad GPA: 2.9 (PTCAS - YIKES I know!!! )
pGPA: 3.4 ( - 3.8 after retaking courses)
GRE: 157V 148Q 4W

Observation: 250 sports directed, 52 orthopedic, 45 Wellness/health center, 200 outpatient private practice as a PT aide
Participated in track and field in college
Volunteer: Soup Kitchen 60+, Next Level Fitness - Group exercise coach 1000HRS, Beacon Hospice 30+

Applied: Bellarmine, Regis, Rutgers South, Nova Southeastern, Shenandoah, UIC, U Sciences in Philadelphia, MGH, Touro Universit Nevada, A.T Still University, St. Augustine (fall)
Interviews: A.T Still University (11/13) Bellarmine (10/30), Rutgers South (1/6)
Rejected: Regis, UIC, Senandoah, Nova, Touro University Nevada, MGH
Waitlist: U Sciences
Acceptances: AT Still University! :soexcited:

Still waiting on Bellarmine to get back to me but I am happy to get one...It's been a long haul and not my first go-around applying....
So for anyone else with a lower undergraduate GPA --hang in there and DON'T LOSE HOPE!
Good luck!
 
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