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Hi wow, congrats! I am so jealous (in a good way). Just wondering - when did you submit your PTCAS and when were they sent via mail? Because one of my transcripts were sent to them wayyy after my e-submission, my PTCAS were sent to the schools much later than it was suppose to. Since Northwestern notifies everyone ahead of schedule, that messed me up i think.

Ahh, congrats again!! must feel so good finding out b4 christmas =)

HoosierDPT said:
Acceptances:Wash U, Northwestern, IUPUI, Rosalind Franklin (declined)

Rejections: none yet

Interviews: Emory (declined), Midwestern (declined), Belmont (went to interview but will decline)

Haven't heard anything from UNC or Duke but o well.

Looks like I'll be deciding between Wash U and Northwestern... Still waiting to hear from UIC in January though I love that school too 🙂
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Hi, congrats on ur acceptances! I am wondering when u e-submitted your ptcas app??

Nice-looking gpa there btw 🙂


markelmarcel said:
Figured it was time for me to add my stats onto the growing list. 🙂


University: Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)
Major: Early Chilldhood / Elementary Education
Overall GPA: 3.92 (when I graduated)
Overall GPA now: 3.89 (after taking my pre-reqs)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.83 (Sci & Math), 3.79 (Sci), 3.72 (all pre-reqs)
GRE:
420V, 640Q, 4.5A
490V, 590Q, 4.5A
460V, 630Q, 5.0A

Extra-Curric: I am a certified spinning instructor, Les Mills BodyPump instructor, CPR/AED/First Aid certified, during my undergrad I did a lot of volunteer work/activities/part-time jobs, but since I am now in the "real world" I work 40 hours a week and teach 6 exercise classes a week.

Volunteer: 100+ hours of volunteer work between Out-patient, In-patient, pediatrics, visiting nurses association, etc, etc. I have seen almost all of it with the few volunteering stints I did.

(I noticed a lot of people have WAY more volunteer hours... that is so commendable... Since I am "older" and work full-time M-F I don't have much time for volunteering, especially when most clinics/hospital PTs are done by 3-4pm... Hopefully not having as many hours won't be a downfall...)

Applied: Chatham University, Pitt, Duquesne University (All in Pittsburgh, PA)

**As of 10/13 all three schools have contacted me saying that my application has been received and is being reviewed.
** 10/29 - Received invitation to Chatham University for interview!
** 11/19 - Acceptance to University of Pittsburgh by email
** 12/2 - Acceptance to Chatham University by email with formal letter to follow

Acceptances: University of Pittsburgh, Chatham University

Rejections:

Interviews: Chatham University
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siracha said:
Hi, congrats on ur acceptances! I am wondering when u e-submitted your ptcas app??

Nice-looking gpa there btw 🙂
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Ummm..... Let me check and I will tell ya! 😉 8-28! But they didn't go out to my schools (first time) until 9-21.

And thank you! 🙂
 
University: University of Virginia
Major: English Language & Literature
Undergrad GPA: 3.2
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9
GRE: 600 V
600 Q
4.5 A

Volunteer: 100+ (Inpatient & Outpatient)

Applied: Virginia Commonwealth University, Old Dominion University, Duke, U Vermont, MUSC, UF, Miami, George Washington

Accepted: None Yet

Rejected: None

Interviews: None
 
University: Florida State University
Major: Exercise Science
Undergrad GPA: 3.3
Pre-Req GPA: 3.25
GRE: 480 V
630 Q
4.0 A

Extracurriculars: Treasurer and Vice-President of the FSU Exercise Science Club, Student Peer Health Educator, Treasurer of Anti-tobacco Group on campus, member of S.U.N.N. (Nutrition club), intramurals

Volunteer: Over 300 outpatient hours, 30 hours inpatient and also did time within specialty fields (neuro and peds)

Applied: University of St. Augustine

Accepted: U.S.A.

Rejected: None

Interviews: U.S.A.

So happy the process is finally OVER 😀 I'm going to be a physical therapist!
 
Tsd06 said:
University: Florida State University
Major: Exercise Science
Undergrad GPA: 3.3
Pre-Req GPA: 3.25
GRE: 480 V
630 Q
4.0 A

Extracurriculars: Treasurer and Vice-President of the FSU Exercise Science Club, Student Peer Health Educator, Treasurer of Anti-tobacco Group on campus, member of S.U.N.N. (Nutrition club), intramurals

Volunteer: Over 300 outpatient hours, 30 hours inpatient and also did time within specialty fields (neuro and peds)

Applied: University of St. Augustine

Accepted: U.S.A.

Rejected: None

Interviews: U.S.A.

So happy the process is finally OVER 😀 I'm going to be a physical therapist!
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Yeah, FSU represent. Do work son!!!
 
University: Ursinus College
Major: Exercise & Sport Science
Overall GPA:3.49
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3
GRE:480(v) 530(q) 4.5(a)

Extra-Curric:4yrs NCAA Football, President Phi Epsilon Kappa (Dept. Honors Society), Rugby, Dept. Tutor for A&P/Kinesiology/Ex. Physiology, Intramurals, Variety Club of Philadelphia, PSAHPERD, Student Emergency Responder

Volunteer: (600+) Ortho (200+) Pediatric Hospital (300+) Older Adult/Neuro

Applied: Neumann University, UMDNJ-South, Drexel, Univ. of Delaware, Arcadia, Temple, Thomas Jefferson
[PTCAS mailed this week]

Acceptances: Neumann University, Rutgers-UMDNJ (Stratford)

Rejections: None yet

Interviews: Neumann, UMDNJ, Drexel
 
University: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Major: Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.682
Pre-Req GPA: 3.44 as of now
GRE: 620 (Q) 440 (V) 5.0 (AW)

Extra-Curric: Alpha Epsilon Delta, Student-Alumni Association, Nurses' Christian Fellowship, Relay For Life, worked at least 1 job every semester of school

Volunteer: 800+ as a PT tech-outpatient clinic; 35 hours at another outpatient PT clinic, 10 hours-Pediatric outpatient hospital, 20 hours-hospital affiliated occupational health center

Applied: UTSW, UTMB, UTHSCSA, TTUHSC, UNTHSC

Acceptances: none yet...

Rejections: none yet!

Interviews: UTSW, UNTHSC, UTMB
 
University: DeSales University
Major: Sport and Exercise Science
Overall GPA:3.43
Pre-Req GPA: 3.61
GRE:
420(v) 690(q) 3.5(a)
590 (v) 550 (q) 3.5 (a)

PTCAs submitted: 9/30, mailed 10/19
Volunteer: 240 outpatient ortho, 120 inpatient neuro

Applied: BU, MGH, Simmons, Columbia, Touro (Manhattan), Drexel, Arcadia, Thomas Jefferson

Acceptances: Touro, Drexel

Rejections: None yet

Interviews: Drexel, Columbia
 
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thanks Markelmarcel!!

I'm really trying!! At one of my interviews, I was told by the interviewer that I am "very enthusiastic!" He cleared it up and confirmed that he meant it as a compliment!

I'm just playing the waiting game now...like so many others!
 
Zappa33 said:
University: DeSales University
Major: Sport and Exercise Science
Overall GPA:3.43
Pre-Req GPA: 3.61
GRE:
420(v) 690(q) 3.5(a)
590 (v) 550 (q) 3.5 (a)

PTCAs submitted: 9/30, mailed 10/19
Volunteer: 240 outpatient ortho, 120 inpatient neuro

Applied: BU, MGH, Simmons, Columbia, Touro (Manhattan), Drexel, Arcadia, Thomas Jefferson

Acceptances: none yet

Rejections: None yet

Interviews: Drexel, Columbia
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Hello, when did you get your Columbia's interview?

I submitted mine at the exact day of you.
 
University: Trinity College
Major: Middle Eastern Studies
Overall GPA: 3.2
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3
GRE: 500(v) 630(q) 4.0(a)

Extra-Curric: Varsity Basketball, International Affairs Committee, Study Abroad, Phi Theta Kappa, Teaching Assistant, Intramural Sports

Volunteer: 150+ outpatient, 50 inpatient hospital

Applied: BU, MGH, Simmons, LIU, Touro (Manhattan), UVM, UCONN, URI, Hunter, Downstate, Upstate, GWU, Northeastern, Stonybrook, NYIT, UNE

Acceptances: none yet

Rejections: none yet

Interviews: LIU Brooklyn, UNE, Stonybrook, URI, GWU
 
For all those who applied to WashU:

How long did it take for them to review your application and send you a response after they received your PTCAS application? They just received my PTCAS app today!
 
University: Mercyhurst College (Erie, PA)
Major: Sports Medicine Pre-Physical Therapy
Overall GPA: 3.65 (3.57 PTCAS)
Pre-requisite GPA: 3.55 (3.49 PTCAS)
Upper-division GPA: 3.81 (3.77 PTCAS)
GRE: 700 (Q), 410 (V), 5.0 (AW)

Extra-Curricular: Mercyhurst College Varsity Tennis Team, Mercyhurst College Tennis Team Assistant Coach, Sports Medicine Student Association (Mercyhurst), Student Athlete Advisory Board (Mercyhurst Athletic Department), Special Olympics Trainer/Coach

Volunteer: 374 hours outpatient, 36 hours inpatient, 14 hours sports medicine

Applied: BU, Northeastern, UMass Lowell, UNC, Elon, Duquesne, University of Missouri, UNF, UCF, Nova, University of Florida, University of Miami (FL), University of Wisconsin (Madison), Long Island, Armstrong Atlantic

Acceptances: University of Wisconsin (Madison)

Rejections: None yet

Interviews: UCF


I really want to get into UNC. Anybody think I got a shot?
 
MTAC said:
University: Mercyhurst College (Erie, PA)
Major: Sports Medicine Pre-Physical Therapy
Overall GPA: 3.65 (3.57 PTCAS)
Pre-requisite GPA: 3.55 (3.49 PTCAS)
Upper-division GPA: 3.81 (3.77 PTCAS)
GRE: 700 (Q), 410 (V), 5.0 (AW)

Extra-Curricular: Mercyhurst College Varsity Tennis Team, Mercyhurst College Tennis Team Assistant Coach, Sports Medicine Student Association (Mercyhurst), Student Athlete Advisory Board (Mercyhurst Athletic Department), Special Olympics Trainer/Coach

Volunteer: 374 hours outpatient, 36 hours inpatient, 14 hours sports medicine

Applied: BU, Northeastern, UMass Lowell, UNC, Elon, Duquesne, University of Missouri, UNF, UCF, Nova, University of Florida, University of Miami (FL), University of Wisconsin (Madison), Long Island, Armstrong Atlantic

Acceptances: University of Wisconsin (Madison)

Rejections: None yet

Interviews: UCF


I really want to get into UNC. Anybody think I got a shot?
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MTAC,

You seem to have very good stats. They are right on par with what UNC expects from their incoming students. When did you submit your app? I know that both UNC and Duke had a much earlier application deadline than other programs. I believe it was Nov. 1. That might play a factor, but judging from your stats alone I would say that you were a viable candidate. Best wishes to you!
 
TheOx777,

Thanks for the reply.

I e-submitted before UNC's November 1st deadline, on October 31st actually. My application just got verified a couple of days ago, and will be sent out during the next mailing date. Do you think that will hurt my chances? Will I still get a good look? Thanks for your input. I really appreciate it.
 
MTAC said:
TheOx777,

Thanks for the reply.

I e-submitted before UNC's November 1st deadline, on October 31st actually. My application just got verified a couple of days ago, and will be sent out during the next mailing date. Do you think that will hurt my chances? Will I still get a good look? Thanks for your input. I really appreciate it.
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MTAC,

I honestly am not sure if your chances will be hurt or not. I would contact both programs to find out the answer to that.
 
University: University of Louisiana at Monroe
Major: Kinesiology (Exercise Science: Pre-PT)
Overall GPA: 4.00
Prereq GPA: 4.00
GRE: 1030 (660Q, 370V); 4.5A

Extracurricular: Secretary/Public Relations in Kinesiology club, Secretary in Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Kinesiology Honor's Fraternity, Freshmen Peer Leader, and Anatomy/Physiology Supplemental Instructor

Hours: 51 in various settings (nursing home, hospital, out-patient, private); 220 hour internship planned for Spring 2011

Applied: University of South Alabama

Accepted: n/a
Rejected: n/a
Letters: (deadline Dec. 15)


My chances? I know, I know...GRE is a little low...I've only taken it once...could it hurt me that bad?
 
University: San Francisco State
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.82
Prereq GPA: 3.58
GRE: 550V, 540Q, 4.5A

Extra Curricular: volunteer wrestling coach, Relay for Life participant (American Cancer Society), Walk Now for Autism participant, San Jose Fit runners club member, St. Luke's Youth Ministry adult member, volunteer in Athletic Training Dept. (SJDC)

Volunteer: 140 hours inpatient, 68 outpatient

Applied: UCSF/SFSU, Sam Meritt, University of the Pacific, USC, Loma Linda

Acceptances: Loma Linda!

Waitlisted: Samuel Merritt, UCSF/SFSU, USC

Rejections: none

Interviews: Loma Linda (11/21), UCSF/SFSU (1/29), UOP (declined), Samuel Meritt (1/22),

(edited 3/13/11) Looks like Loma Linda, yaaaay!!
 
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Got a letter in the mail; I'm waitlisted at Thomas Jefferson. I guess I was wrong about hearing from them next year.
 
jbizzle said:
Got a letter in the mail; I'm waitlisted at Thomas Jefferson. I guess I was wrong about hearing from them next year.
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Honestly, some of these waitlists may end up being blessings in disguise. I honestly wish either Pitt or Chatham would've told me "no" because I am having a really, really, REALLY hard time choosing. First Pitt, then Chatham, then Pitt again and now I'm leaning back towards Chatham. Ugh! It's like a seesaw of emotion!
 
markelmarcel said:
Honestly, some of these waitlists may end up being blessings in disguise. I honestly wish either Pitt or Chatham would've told me "no" because I am having a really, really, REALLY hard time choosing. First Pitt, then Chatham, then Pitt again and now I'm leaning back towards Chatham. Ugh! It's like a seesaw of emotion!
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Yeah, but you have two programs that are both great to choose from, but from the outside looking in you can't go wrong with either one, but thats why I said from the outside looking in.

Oh and about TJU. Im not disappointed at all, I just thought they wouldn't get to me this early is what I meant.

And coltsfan, you can't be serious, then again you only applied to one program. And through my research is pretty competitive, but you have strong stats!
coltsfan2010 said:
University: University of Louisiana at Monroe
Major: Kinesiology (Exercise Science: Pre-PT)
Overall GPA: 4.00
Prereq GPA: 4.00
GRE: 1030 (660Q, 370V); 4.5A

Extracurricular: Secretary/Public Relations in Kinesiology club, Secretary in Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Kinesiology Honor's Fraternity, Freshmen Peer Leader, and Anatomy/Physiology Supplemental Instructor

Hours: 51 in various settings (nursing home, hospital, out-patient, private); 220 hour internship planned for Spring 2011

Applied: University of South Alabama

Accepted: n/a
Rejected: n/a
Letters: (deadline Dec. 15)


My chances? I know, I know...GRE is a little low...I've only taken it once...could it hurt me that bad?
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jbizzle- you are stressing me out. all the programs that we share you are getting notice and im sitting here wondering what i did wrong??? Im so sick of this waiting game. I need to remove SDN from my home page! haha
 
Oh, my bad man. Just imagine im just making this stuff up. Who knows, maybe im just a troller. I guess I'll keep to myelf if I hear from UMDNJ.
 
Asparagus06 said:
University: San Francisco State
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.82
Prereq GPA: 3.58
GRE: 550V, 540Q, 4.5A

Extra Curricular: volunteer wrestling coach, Relay for Life participant (American Cancer Society), Walk Now for Autism participant, San Jose Fit runners club member, St. Luke's Youth Ministry adult member, volunteer in Athletic Training Dept. (SJDC)

Volunteer: 140 hours inpatient, 68 outpatient

Applied: UCSF/SFSU, Sam Meritt, University of the Pacific, USC, Loma Linda

Acceptances: none

Rejections: none

Interviews: Loma Linda, UCSF/SFSU

Thought I'd finally add my stats 🙂 soooo excited!!
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Just got my acceptance letter from Loma Linda today (12/11)!!
 
University: Humboldt State University
Major: Kinesiology (Pre-PT)
Overall GPA: 3.38
Pre-Req GPA: Ranging from 3.08-3.34 depending on the school
GRE: 450 verbal, 580 quant, 4.5 writing

PTCAS app submitted: October 12

Extra-Curric: Kinesiology Club Secretary 2 years, Anatomy Lab Student Assistant 1 semester, a few other smaller volunteer experiences

Volunteer: 126 hours outpatient orthopedics + 40 hours acute rehab

Applied to: UOP, Western U of Health Sciences, Loma Linda, AT Still, Midwestern (AZ), Regis, St. Catherine, UW Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Shenandoah, MGH, Simmons

Acceptances: none yet

Rejections: UW Madison

Interviews: Loma Linda (declined), Midwestern, Shenandoah, Western U of Health Sciences

Waitlisted: St. Catherine
 
SheDevil said:
School-UNC Chapel Hill
Major-medieval history
Minor-Exercise and Sports Science

Overall GPA:3.67
Pre-Req GPA-3.5
Volunteer: 300+ hours of inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing facility, hippotherapy, public school special ed
GRE: 600V 610Q 5W

Applied to: Duke, UNC, Elon, Pitt, Miami, Univ of Florida, Univ of Illinois,VCU

Accepted: Pitt
Interviews: Miami, Elon, Duke
Rejected: none yet
Waitlisted: none yet
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Update-
Accepted: Pitt, Miami, Univ of FL, Duke, VCU
Withdrawn: UNC, UIC, Elon
Rejected-none

I've accepted a place in Duke's class of 2014-😀😀😀!!!!!
 
SheDevil said:
Update-
Accepted: Pitt, Miami, Univ of FL, Duke, VCU
Withdrawn: UNC, UIC, Elon
Rejected-none

I've accepted a place in Duke's class of 2014-😀😀😀!!!!!
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Congratulations and good luck, but you probably wont need it. Looks like you had some pretty awesome choices!
 
SheDevil said:
Update-
Accepted: Pitt, Miami, Univ of FL, Duke, VCU
Withdrawn: UNC, UIC, Elon
Rejected-none

I've accepted a place in Duke's class of 2014-😀😀😀!!!!!
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It appears we have a lot of overlap when it comes to schools we are (were, in your case) considering. If you don't mind me asking, when did PTCAS mail your apps? Thanks in advance.
 
jbizzle said:
Congratulations and good luck, but you probably wont need it. Looks like you had some pretty awesome choices!
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Thanks very much, and luck is always needed and appreciated!! Good luck to you as well!
 
WahooDPT said:
It appears we have a lot of overlap when it comes to schools we are (were, in your case) considering. If you don't mind me asking, when did PTCAS mail your apps? Thanks in advance.
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Hi Wahoo-They were sent out the first week of October. Good luck to you!!
 
SheDevil said:
Update-
Accepted: Pitt, Miami, Univ of FL, Duke, VCU
Withdrawn: UNC, UIC, Elon
Rejected-none

I've accepted a place in Duke's class of 2014-😀😀😀!!!!!
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SheDevil said:
Hi Wahoo-They were sent out the first week of October. Good luck to you!!
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Thank you much. Congrats on your acceptances and ultimate choice to attend Duke. Hopefully I'll be joining you as Duke is my first choice!

One last question, and this is a big one--How in the world is a Tar Heel gonna fit in at Duke???? I mean, it will be hard enough for me, as a UVA Wahoo to gel, but a Tar Heel? You better start replacing some of that light blue with a darker hue...:scared:
 
WahooDPT said:
Thank you much. Congrats on your acceptances and ultimate choice to attend Duke. Hopefully I'll be joining you as Duke is my first choice!

One last question, and this is a big one--How in the world is a Tar Heel gonna fit in at Duke???? I mean, it will be hard enough for me, as a UVA Wahoo to gel, but a Tar Heel? You better start replacing some of that light blue with a darker hue...:scared:
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I hope you get in!! I bet I get lots of darker blue for Christmas...but my deep dark secret is I've always been a huge Duke basketball fan!!😉
 
For those who got accepted already (to Duke or other):

1)How did u guys find out? Through phone, email, or slow mail??
2. Did you guys all interview??
3. Whend u guys e-submitt to ptcas??

Thanks!!

SheDevil said:
I hope you get in!! I bet I get lots of darker blue for Christmas...but my deep dark secret is I've always been a huge Duke basketball fan!!😉
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siracha said:
For those who got accepted already (to Duke or other):

1)How did u guys find out? Through phone, email, or slow mail??
2. Did you guys all interview??
3. Whend u guys e-submitt to ptcas??

Thanks!!
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Email, slow mail and phone-depending on the school. I submitted to ptcas September 19th, and they went out the first week of October. I interviewed at Miami and Duke-the rest didn't require one. Good luck to you!!
 
Finally! Some interviews to post! 🙂
Eforma said:
University: UC Berkeley, College of Natural Resources
Major: Nutritional Sciences: Physiology and Metabolism
Overall GPA: 3.36 (based off PTCAS numbers)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.63 (based off PTCAS numbers)
GRE: Verbal 550, Quantitative 700, Analytical 5.0

Extra-Curric: Cal Sports Medicine Intern (2.5 years, roughly 2000+ hours, 50+ observing PTs directly), IM Sports - Volleyball.
I don't have a lot of extra-currics as I worked all through college a minimum of 20 hours/week.

Volunteer: Berkeley PT (50 hours), Wash Care San Leandro (50 hrs)

Applied: Shenandoah U (MSAT/DPT), UCSF/CSUSF, CSU Fresno (MPT), CSU Northridge (MPT), CSU Long Beach (MPT), Samuel Merritt, Marymount, George Washington.

*E-submitted PTCAS Oct 1st, Oct 14th, Nov 12th
*Mailed PTCAS: November 16th (they messed up my transcripts so took some time)

Interviews: Shenandoah (1/6), UCSF/SFUS (1/29), George Washington (2/5)

Acceptances: waiting....

Rejections: still gotta wait some more :lame:.
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TheOx777 said:
Just found out that Columbia sent me a formal interview invite 2 weeks ago that I never received. I will be headed to NY in less than a month to interview there. Wish me luck guys:xf:!
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What do you mean you never received it? I feel like I should have heard back from several schools and haven't yet. Did you contact the school at ask (for lack of better words) "what's up with my app"?
 
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