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Undergraduate Major: Exercise Biology (UC Davis)

Overall GPA: 3.54 (PTCAS)

Prerequisite GPA: 3.59 (PTCAS)

GRE: 1430 V: 640 Q: 790 AW: 4.5

Observation Hours: 230 hrs in combination of settings (2 outpatient hospitals, outpatient private, skilled nursing, inpatient hospital)

Extra Curricular: very little- small amount of volunteer experience and one quarter on judicial advisory board

Applied: Fresno State, UCSF/SFSU, Northern Arizona, Pacific U, Samuel Merritt

Rejections: Pacific U, Fresno (w/their very annoyingly changed requirements after they took my application money)

Interviews: UCSF/SFSU, Northern Arizona (declined), Samuel Merritt

Waitlist: UCSF/SFSU

Acceptance: Samuel Merritt 🙂
 
University: CSU Fresno
Major: Pre-Physical Therapy, Minor: Deaf Studies
Overall GPA: 3.3
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4
GRE: 960, 4.0AW

Extra-Curric: Youth Leadership & Performing Arts, Magkaisa Filipino Club, Central Valley Dance, University Dance Theatre

Observation Hours: 1,500+ hrs. Acute Hospital, 50+ hrs. Acute Rehab. Hospital, 50+ hrs. various outpatient clinics

Applied: University of St. Augustine, CSU Fresno, Sacramento State, Azusa Pacific, Western University, UOP, Northern Arizona, A.T. Still, MSMC

Interviews: University of St. Augustine, A.T. Still, CSU Fresno, UOP, Western University (Declined)

Acceptances: University of St. Augustine, A.T. Still

Rejections: Northern Arizona, Azusa Pacific

Waitlisted: Mount St. Mary's College
 
kcrat21 said:
ashy87pt -- have you picked a school yet? I currently go to MU for my pre-reqs and am thinking about applying there and GWU next cycle. What do you think of the programs?
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Ive decided to go to Eastern Washington U. It has a great reputation, new facilities, and is only 11 grand a year. If a quality, cheaper program is not an option for you then I would definitely recommend applying to Marymount. I loved it there and would definitely consider going there if it wasnt for the money difference. I really liked the faculty and the teaching style they use. They do a learning based group technique which I really liked but its definitely something you would want to see if you liked (since its a huge part of the curriculum) The only down side to the program is that the facilities are small and nothing special. I liked the program so much I didnt even care about the facilities though. They use the anatomy lab at GWU which is also something to consider. I personally wouldnt bother with GWU. The faculty seemed cold and impersonal and I really dont think its worth the outrageous tution. Others I have spoken with agree. Good luck!
 
University: Miami University (OH)
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.08 (AU)
Prereq GPA: 3.07 (AU)
GRE: 1130 = 590 V, 540 Q, 4.5 AW
Volunteer: 115 outpatient (general & peds) & inpatient (acute care general & neuro)... 4 different clinic/hospital settings, I also work full time behind the front desk of an outpatient orthopedic center, in college I was in Big Brothers/Big Sisters for three years, member of a Sorority, IM sports four years, marathon running

Acceptances: Mount St. Joseph!!!!!
Applied: Ohio University, Ohio State, Youngstown State, Mount St. Joseph, UDayton, Shenandoah, MGH IHP, Wheeling Jesuit, St. Augustine (FL), Cincinnati, Wisconsin-Madison, Regis, Mayo, Temple
Interviews: YSU (11/20), Shenandoah (12/17), Dayton (12/20), OU (1/14), WJU (1/24), MSJ (1/27), MGH (2/5)
Waitlist: USA (interview deferred to July), YSU, Shenandoah, Dayton, OU, MGH, WJU
Rejections: Temple, Mayo, Wisconsin Madison, Cincinnati, Regis

I am SO excited to finally add an acceptance! I couldn't believe it when I opened that letter today, and I just want everyone out there with less than stellar stats to take this to heart and keep faith- it most definitely isn't all about the numbers 🙂
 
Ashy87pt - when did you hear back from Marymount. I also interviewed there and thought it went fairly well, but I still haven't heard anything back from them.
 
Congrats Scarletfever!! Very exciting, and encouraging to boot 🙂 Do you think you're going to go there or wait to hear from some of the other schools you're waitlisted at?
 
University: CSU Long Beach
Major: Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.91
Pre-Req GPA: 3.93
GRE: 410 V; 510 Q; 3.5 AW

Volunteer: 900 outpatient (orthopedics, neuro, geriatric, wound care), 300 outpatient (orthopedic), 50+ hospital inpatient (acute rehab/acute)

Extra-Curric: Foodbank volunteer, Golden Key International Honour Society, ZBT active member

Applied to: CSU Long Beach, Loma Linda, Western University, and Chapman

Acceptances: Western University

Rejections: None

Waitlist: Loma Linda

Waiting on my number one choice (Chapman) to come through. I'm still going to put my deposit down for Western as a backup though.
 
scarletfever09 said:
University: Miami University (OH)
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.08 (AU)
Prereq GPA: 3.07 (AU)
GRE: 1130 = 590 V, 540 Q, 4.5 AW
Volunteer: 115 outpatient (general & peds) & inpatient (acute care general & neuro)... 4 different clinic/hospital settings, I also work full time behind the front desk of an outpatient orthopedic center, in college I was in Big Brothers/Big Sisters for three years, member of a Sorority, IM sports four years, marathon running

Acceptances: Mount St. Joseph!!!!!
Applied: Ohio University, Ohio State, Youngstown State, Mount St. Joseph, UDayton, Shenandoah, MGH IHP, Wheeling Jesuit, St. Augustine (FL), Cincinnati, Wisconsin-Madison, Regis, Mayo, Temple
Interviews: YSU (11/20), Shenandoah (12/17), Dayton (12/20), OU (1/14), WJU (1/24), MSJ (1/27), MGH (2/5)
Waitlist: USA (interview deferred to July), YSU, Shenandoah, Dayton, OU, MGH, WJU
Rejections: Temple, Mayo, Wisconsin Madison, Cincinnati, Regis

I am SO excited to finally add an acceptance! I couldn't believe it when I opened that letter today, and I just want everyone out there with less than stellar stats to take this to heart and keep faith- it most definitely isn't all about the numbers 🙂
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Congrats Scarletfever09! You deserve it!
 
Undergraduate Major: Molecular & Cell Bio/Immunology @UC Berkeley
Overall GPA: 3.21 (PTCAS)
Prerequisite GPA: 3.59 (PTCAS)
GRE: V: 550 Q: 790 AW: 4
Observation Hours: 2200+ outpatient ortho/sportsmedicine, 50 acute care/hospital, 40 SNF
Extra Curricular: sports med intern; VP for a pre-med/pre-health professional sorority; VP for an honors & leadership fraternity; volunteer at oakland children's hospital and alta bates medical center; peer tutor in bio, nutrition & physio
Applied: UCSF/SFSU, USC, Univ of WA, CU Denver, Western U, Chapman, Northridge, Fresno, Puget Sound
Rejections: Fresno, Puget Sound
Interviews: UCSF/SFSU, CU Denver, Western U
Waitlist: Western U
Haven't heard from: Northridge, Chapman
Acceptance: UCSF/SFSU, USC, CU Denver (declined), Univ of WA (declined)

It's basically between SF and USC.. if anyone has any outstanding features of either program they want to point out (other than tuition), let me know, please! Any help with this decision is appreciated!
 
University: Small private liberal arts college, MI
Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry
Overall GPA: 3.31(AU)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.34
GRE:
460V, 680Q, 4.5A


Extra-Curric: Varsity Cheerleading, Co-Captain/Coordinator of IM Sports (Flag football, Volleyball), Sorority Vice-president and Alumni Chair. Phelps Scholars, Biology Club. Free Health Clinic volunteer, ESL class aide. Worked as a CNA for 8 months in a long term care and rehabilitation facility.

Volunteer: ~260 hours. I have a variety, mostly outpatient. About 40 hours inpatient acute. About 50 hours in peds.

Applied: Nova, CMU, GVSU, Midwestern (IL), Mt. Saint Marys, Azusa Pacific University, Regis University, DMU (Iowa), UM-Flint, Wayne St, Andrews University
PTCAS Submitted: 9/25

Interviews: Nova (phone 11/02), APU (phone 11/23), Regis (1/28/11), CMU (2/4/11), Wayne State(MI) (3/4/11)

Acceptances: MSMC (11/18), APU (12/18), University of Michigan-Flint (2/8),

Waitlisted: Nova, CMU, DMU, Regis

Rejections: GVSU

Have yet to hear from: Andrews(MI), Midwestern IL

After thinking about it.. I'm leaning towards in-state schools with tuition from $50-70k. I'd love to move somewhere sweet but with COL and tuition.. I may just delay that until after I get my DPT.
 
Undergraduate Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 2.8 (PTCAS)
Prerequisite GPA: 3.15 (PTCAS)
GRE: V: 550 Q: 690 AW: 4.5
Observation Hours: less than 50 hrs in a nursing home. (now i have much more :/ )
Extra Curricular: pageant, R.A. in dorms. volunteered at after school program, intramurals, cycling, cultural organization, science based organizations.

Applied: GWU, Bellarmine, Nova, Marymount
Rejections: Nova, Marymount
Interviews: GWU, Bellarmine
Waitlist: GWU, Bellarmine
Acceptance: ...


Im just really excited to post.

My gpa is pretty lousy but I'm great in interviews. One school told me "You are much stronger in person than you are on paper" Umm thanks i think. lol. I have mentally prepared myself for the chance i don't get in anywhere. And I have been working super hard to raise my gpa and increase my volunteer hours. I know my chances will be much better the next time around. I just really hope that I get in somewhere now so i can start my life already!! lol
 
Undergraduate Major: Microbiology
Overall GPA: 3.4 (PTCAS)
Prerequisite GPA: 3.65 (PTCAS)
GRE: 1190 AW: 4.0
Observation Hours: 100+ hours


Applied: FGCU, Nova, UF, FIU
Rejections: None
Interviews: FIU (2/12), Nova (phone)
Waitlist: None
Acceptance: Nova, FIU
 
University: Colorado State University
Undergraduate Major: Health & Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.5 (PTCAS)
Prerequisite GPA: 3.0-3.3 (PTCAS)
GRE: 980 AW: 4.5
Observation Hours: Worked at an outpatient clinic for 2 1/2 years as an aide, 40 hours in-patient in PCU, ICU, cardiology
Extracurricular: physical therapy club, community service groups, pace leader for running group, marathoner

Applied: NAU, A.T.Still, Midwestern-Glendale, Midwestern-IL, Creighton, Franklin Pierce-AZ,
Rejections: NAU, Midwestern-IL, Franklin Pierce
Interviews: Midwestern-Glendale
Waitlist: Midwestern-Glendale, Creighton
Acceptance: None 🙁
 
University: UF
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6
GRE: 1140


Acceptances: FIU, UNLV

Rejections: Loma Linda

Interviews:FIU (2/12), Nova (2/24) declined due to price, UNLV (2/25)

Still waiting on UF
 
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University: Murray State University
Undergraduate: Athletic training
Overall GPA: 3.44 (PTCAS)
Prerequisite GPA: 3.32 (PTCAS)
GRE: 1050 AW: 4.0
Observation Hours: Been working at an outpatient clinic for 2 1/2 years as an tech, 40 hours in-patient, peds, nursing home
Certifications: Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Applied: UAB, Alabama State, UTC, UTHSC
Rejections:
Interviews: UAB, UTHSC
Waitlist: UTC
Acceptance: UTHSC, UAB
Still waiting to hear from: Alabama State

GOING TO UAB!!!! MY #1 CHOICE!!!
 
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University: University of Central Florida
Major: Hospitality Management
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
GRE: Verbal 570 , Quantitative 660, Analytical 4.5

Volunteer: 125+

Extra- Curric: Pre-Health Fraternity

Applied: Belmont, U of South Carolina, Duke, UF, USF, Regis University, U of Colorado-Denver

Interviews: Belmont

Acceptances: U of South Carolina

Rejections: None yet



I got accepted to USC, but haven't been there to tour it yet. Has anyone else visited the campus and want to share their experience?
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Hey, I was just looking through this thread and found this. Were you worried about getting in with your major? I just graduated in December from Rosen with Event Management and have 3-5 more prereqs to take (depending on which schools want what classes). I'm applying this summer and have been feeling not so confident because of my degree. Have you decided where you're attending?
 
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: Loma Linda!

Waitlisted: Samuel Merritt, UCSF/SFSU

Rejections: none

Interviews: Loma Linda (11/21), UCSF/SFSU (1/29), UOP (2/25), Samuel Meritt (1/22),
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Loma Linda it is :soexcited:
 
CaFlgirl said:
Hey, I was just looking through this thread and found this. Were you worried about getting in with your major? I just graduated in December from Rosen with Event Management and have 3-5 more prereqs to take (depending on which schools want what classes). I'm applying this summer and have been feeling not so confident because of my degree. Have you decided where you're attending?
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I have a degree in business. Schools don't care what your major was as long as you fulfill the prereqs. Don't worry!
 
University: CSU Long Beach
Major: Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.91
Pre-Req GPA: 3.93
GRE: 410 V; 510 Q; 3.5 AW

Volunteer: 900 outpatient (orthopedics, neuro, geriatric, wound care), 300 outpatient (orthopedic), 50+ hospital inpatient (acute rehab/acute)

Extra-Curric: Foodbank volunteer, Golden Key International Honour Society, ZBT active member

Applied to: CSU Long Beach, Loma Linda, Western University, and Chapman

Acceptances: Western University, Chapman!

Rejections: None

Waitlist: Loma Linda

Waiting on my number one choice (Chapman) to come through. I'm still going to put my deposit down for Western as a backup though.

Looks like it's Chapman class of 2014 for me!!! 🙂
 
University: University of Central Florida
Major: Hospitality Management
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
GRE: Verbal 570 , Quantitative 660, Analytical 4.5

Volunteer: 125+

Extra- Curric: Pre-Health Fraternity

Applied: Belmont, U of South Carolina, Duke, UF, USF, Regis University, U of Colorado-Denver

Interviews: Belmont, Duke, Regis (declined), U of Colorado-Denver (declined)

Acceptances: U of South Carolina, Duke, Belmont, USF, UF (accepted the offer)

This is an update to my post from last fall. I remember how helpful this was when I began applying. I was really worried because my undergrad was in Hospitality Management, but I honestly don't think it mattered at all in the end and it even gave me great leverage in the interviews for what made me different/what could I bring to the table. Don't be discouraged if you have an "unusual" pre-PT major. Work hard and be yourself, and you'll get an offer to the place where you will fit best 🙂
 
FLDPT said:
University: University of Central Florida
Major: Hospitality Management
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
GRE: Verbal 570 , Quantitative 660, Analytical 4.5

Volunteer: 125+

Extra- Curric: Pre-Health Fraternity

Applied: Belmont, U of South Carolina, Duke, UF, USF, Regis University, U of Colorado-Denver

Interviews: Belmont, Duke, Regis (declined), U of Colorado-Denver (declined)

Acceptances: U of South Carolina, Duke, Belmont, USF, UF (accepted the offer)

This is an update to my post from last fall. I remember how helpful this was when I began applying. I was really worried because my undergrad was in Hospitality Management, but I honestly don't think it mattered at all in the end and it even gave me great leverage in the interviews for what made me different/what could I bring to the table. Don't be discouraged if you have an "unusual" pre-PT major. Work hard and be yourself, and you'll get an offer to the place where you will fit best 🙂
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Congrats on all your acceptances! You got into really good schools; you must've impressed them a lot! I just thought it was really random/cool that someone else had the same odd degree from the same school and decided to change career paths completely. What year did you graduate? We have really similar stats, which keeps my hopes up 🙂
 
University: Brigham Young University (Pre reqs at Utah Valley University)
Major: Geographic Information Systems
Overall GPA: 2.94 (according to PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.81
GRE: Verbal 520 , Quantitative 700, Analytical 4.5

Volunteer: 125+

Applied: University of Utah, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Interviews: Utah, RMUoHP

Acceptances: RMUoHP


Glad to have this done and taken care of! I was afraid I wouldn't get accepted anywhere.
 
wrennywren said:
University: Brigham Young University (Pre reqs at Utah Valley University)
Major: Geographic Information Systems
Overall GPA: 2.94 (according to PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.81
GRE: Verbal 520 , Quantitative 700, Analytical 4.5

Volunteer: 125+

Applied: University of Utah, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Interviews: Utah, RMUoHP

Acceptances: RMUoHP


Glad to have this done and taken care of! I was afraid I wouldn't get accepted anywhere.
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Congrats on your acceptance!
 
University: University of Delaware
Major: Exercise Physiology
Minor:Strength and Conditioning
GPA:3.19
PreReq GPA: 2.85 (PTCAS)
GRE: 480V, 750Q, 4A
PT Hours:125+

Applied:Elon, GWU, Hampton, Marymount, Misericordia, NYIT, Nova SE, Shenandoah, Stony Brook, Temple, Touro College, TJU, UD, UK, UMES, UNE, Scranton, WVU, WCU, WJU, Widener, Neumann, Drexel, USP
Interviews: GWU 1/7, NYIT (declined), Shenandoah 2/7, Temple 1/21, Neumann 2/6
Accepted: Widener, Neumann, Touro Bay Shore (declined)
Rejected:Marymount, Scranton, WJU, Elon
Waitlisted: Shenandoah, GWU
 
University: Loyola University Maryland
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.42 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.35 (PTCAS)
GRE: 860 (awful standardized test taker)

Extra-Curric: Outdoor Adventure Experience, Habitat for Humanity, have a job...

Volunteer: 120+ outpatient ortho

Applied: NYIT, NYMC, UNE, Sacred Heart, URI, Franklin Pierce

Acceptances: NYMC, UNE, Sacred Heart

Rejections: NYIT

Interviews: NYMC, UNE, Sacred Heart, URI
 
Major: Biology
Minor: Public Health
Overall GPA: 3.53
Prereq GPA: 3.30
GRE: 1100 = 450 Verbal, 650 Quantitative, 4.5 Analytical
Volunteer: 50-Outpatient
Applied: University of Kentucky (Lexington and Hazard), Belmont University, Bellarmine University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Acceptances: UAB
Rejections: Bellarmine University
Waitlisted: UTC and Belmont University
Still Waiting: UK
 
Sweetwater10 said:
Undergraduate Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 2.8 (PTCAS)
Prerequisite GPA: 3.15 (PTCAS)
GRE: V: 550 Q: 690 AW: 4.5
Observation Hours: less than 50 hrs in a nursing home. (now i have much more :/ )
Extra Curricular: pageant, R.A. in dorms. volunteered at after school program, intramurals, cycling, cultural organization, science based organizations.

Applied: GWU, Bellarmine, Nova, Marymount
Rejections: Nova, Marymount
Interviews: GWU, Bellarmine
Waitlist: GWU, Bellarmine
Acceptance: ...


Im just really excited to post.

My gpa is pretty lousy but I'm great in interviews. One school told me "You are much stronger in person than you are on paper" Umm thanks i think. lol. I have mentally prepared myself for the chance i don't get in anywhere. And I have been working super hard to raise my gpa and increase my volunteer hours. I know my chances will be much better the next time around. I just really hope that I get in somewhere now so i can start my life already!! lol
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I was just wondering where you did your undergrad work. You're lucky to be waitlisted at Bellarmine...I didn't even get to interview there.
 
University: Columbia University
Major: Neuroscience and Behavior
Overall GPA: 3.49
Prerequisite GPA: 3.27
GRE: 560V 640Q 5W

Extra-Curric: Research Assistant with the Psychology Department's Learning Lab at Columbia University (research paper was published), teach ballet to toddlers, regular New York Cares volunteer, taught middle school with after school program called the Braniacs (we taught basic neuroscience). I was also a professional ballet dancer for both the Boston Ballet and the Pennsylvania Ballet.

Volunteer: about 150 hours in neuro rehab, out-patient, and in-patient and a couple hours in a nursing home.

Applied: Stony Brook, Hunter, Columbia, NYU, USC
Interviews: Stony Brook, Hunter, Columbia
Rejections: NYU, Hunter
Acceptances: Stony Brook, Columbia, USC

I sent in my deposit to Columbia about a month ago! Yay!
 
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University: Lubbock Christian University
Major: Exercise Science (Pre-Med)
GPA:3.36
PreReq GPA: 3.4
GRE: 1210 (4-AW)
PT Hours: 500

Applied:US Army-Baylor
Interviews: US Army-Baylor
Accepted: US Army - Baylor

I just found out yesterday afternoon I was selected for this year's cohort group for US Army - Baylor!
 
ArmySlider said:
University: Lubbock Christian University
Major: Exercise Science (Pre-Med)
GPA:3.36
PreReq GPA: 3.4
GRE: 1210 (4-AW)
PT Hours: 500

Applied:US Army-Baylor
Interviews: US Army-Baylor
Accepted: US Army - Baylor

I just found out yesterday afternoon I was selected for this year's cohort group for US Army - Baylor!
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Congrats!👍
 
University: Penn State
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.55 (according to PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.21 (according to PTCAS)
GRE: 1060... 400 V, 660 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Global Medical Brigades (traveled to Honduras), Kinesiology Club, research lab intern for the biomechanics lab here at PSU, always had a job throughout college

Volunteer: 334 hours (30 inpatient, 54 in a school setting, 240 in an outpatient clinic)

Applied: University of Pittsburgh, Chatham, Slippery Rock, Arcadia, Shenandoah, Gannon

Acceptances: GANNON!

Rejections: Pitt, Arcadia

Interviews: Chatham, Shenandoah

Waitlisted: Chatham, Shenandoah, Slippery Rock



Finally, accepted somewhere!! What a relief!!!!
 
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Congrats dlizzy! That's so exciting! I'm waitlisted at two schools so I'm in a similar situation as you were. It must feel so good to finally hear 🙂 Are you for sure going to Gannon?
 
Thanks aggie! I'm not sure yet... I'm going to send the deposit to Gannon to secure my spot, but if I get into one of the 3 schools I was waitlisted at, I'll probably go to that one instead because all 3 are significantly cheaper than Gannon.

Have you only heard from the 2 schools you were waitlisted at? If so, hang in there, it will happen for you. I know some PTs who got accepted to schools at which they first were waitlisted. No worries!
 
Aww thanks. Yeah, the two I'm waitlisted at are Angelo State and Shenandoah. Still waiting to hear from one more I interviewed at last week, and I liked that one the best, but I'm hoping something works out! I'm surprised that Gannon is more expensive than the other three, Shenandoah was probably the most expensive school I applied to. Congrats again, time to celebrate!
 
Undergraduate Major: Dietetics
Overall GPA: 3.22 (PTCAS)
Prerequisite GPA: 3.31 (PTCAS)
GRE: 1070
Observation Hours: Worked at an outpatient clinic for almost 8 months and had some observation hours at a pediatric inpatient hospital

Applied: Wash U in St. Louis, Emory, Clarke University, RMUoHP, Franklin Pierce - NH, LIU - Brooklyn, Temple, UNE
Rejections: Temple, UNE
Interviews: LIU-Brooklyn (phone interview on 3/4), Emory (3/18), RMUoHP (declined), Franklin Pierce - NH (declined); Wash U in St Louis Review Date (since they don't interview) is on 3/8
Waitlist: None
Acceptances: Clarke University

Whoohoo I'm going to PT school!!! 🙂
 
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dlizzy said:
Thanks aggie! I'm not sure yet... I'm going to send the deposit to Gannon to secure my spot, but if I get into one of the 3 schools I was waitlisted at, I'll probably go to that one instead because all 3 are significantly cheaper than Gannon.

Have you only heard from the 2 schools you were waitlisted at? If so, hang in there, it will happen for you. I know some PTs who got accepted to schools at which they first were waitlisted. No worries!
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I'll keep my fingers crossed and maybe we'll end up as classmates at Chatham! 🙂
 
University: The Ohio State University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.61 (according to PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.63 (according to PTCAS)
GRE: 1080... 420 V, 660 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Intramural basketball and football, exercise science club, pre-pt club

Volunteer: 110 hours in 2 outpatient clinics

Applied: Ohio State, Cleveland State, Chatham

Acceptances: None yet

Rejections: Ohio State

Interviews: Chatham

Waitlisted: Chatham

I'm still waiting to hear from Cleveland State. It says on PTCAS that they are going to have their decisions by May 1. I should hear more on Chatham's alternate list next month.
 
aggiecjg11 said:
Undergrad: Texas A&M University
Major: Kinesiology-Motor Behavior
Overall GPA: 3.24 (pre-AU on PTCAS)
Pre-req GPA: 3.0-ish (pre-AU on PTCAS)
GRE: 3.5 AW, 570 V, 470 Q
Volunteer: 600+ outpatient orthopedic clinic--worked as a tech, 40 inpatient acute care, 33 sports medicine
Extracurricular: Christian sorority, women's spirit organization in support of the men's tennis team, Physical Therapy Society, Women's Leadership Conference at A&M, intramural volleyball, various community service experiences
Applied: Texas State, UTHSCSA, UTMB, TWU, UTSW, UTEP, TTUHSC, Angelo State, UNTHSC, Hardin-Simmons, Shenandoah (DPT/MSAT)
Rejected: Texas State, UTHSCSA, UTMB, TWU, UTSW, Hardin-Simmons
Interviews: Shenandoah (rescheduled for...?), Angelo State (2/18), UTEP (2/25)
Accepted: none yet...but praying!

Thought I'd jump on the bandwagon and put this up. I don't have the best stats around but I wanted to give other people in the same boat hope!
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Accepted: UT EL PASO!!!! :biglove: Jeremiah 29:11
 
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hra89 said:
University:UCSB (2 years), UC Davis (currently attending)

Major: Exercise Biology, minor in Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.40 (3.24 UCSB, 3.65 UCD)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3
GRE: 630 Q, 530 V, 5 AW

Extra-Curric: IM sports, UCD Exercise Biology Club, UCSB Outdoor Adventures, Member/Social Chair of Chi Omega Women's Fraternity, Undergraduate Research assistant at UCD Human Performance Lab, Undergrad Assistant at a Plant Sciences Lab (job)

Volunteer: 120 Outpatient, 80+ inpatient

Applied: UCSF/SFSU, Samuel Merritt, UOP, Pacific University (OR), UW, University of Puget Sound, Western U of Health Sciences, Midwestern-Glendale, CSU Long Beach, Northridge

Acceptances: University of the Pacific! 🙂 Midwestern-Glendale (declined-start date too complicaed w/graduation date)

Waitlisted: UCSF/SFSU, Samuel Merritt, Western University of Health Sci

Rejections: Pacific University, UW, University of Puget Sound

Interviews: Midwestern-Glendale (12/16), Western U (1/15), Samuel Merritt (1/22), UCSF/SFSU (1/29), UOP (2/25)
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Also for those waiting on UOP, I just heard this morning via phone call.

Also I have no idea the order they notify people, but if it was at all alphabetically, my last name starts with an A 🙄
 
aggie- congratulations!!!! that's very exciting... I bet you are so glad to have heard!!! Now you can breathe easy 🙂 and celebrate! :soexcited:

JPH2011, I'm also waiting to hear about Chatham's alternate list... I'll pray for the both of us!!
 
JPH2011 said:
University: The Ohio State University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.61 (according to PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.63 (according to PTCAS)
GRE: 1080... 420 V, 660 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Intramural basketball and football, exercise science club, pre-pt club

Volunteer: 110 hours in 2 outpatient clinics

Applied: Ohio State, Cleveland State, Chatham

Acceptances: None yet

Rejections: Ohio State

Interviews: Chatham

Waitlisted: Chatham

I'm still waiting to hear from Cleveland State. It says on PTCAS that they are going to have their decisions by May 1. I should hear more on Chatham's alternate list next month.
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🙁
OSU flat rejected you and didn't waitlist? Somewhat surprised. There will be waitlist movement soon likely.

Cleveland state does have a different time-frame they work over, don't lose hope. I'm pretty sure you'll get in. Perhaps could use a brief (>20) hr inpatient experience if you do have to re-apply (doubt). GPA is pretty good.
 
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Undergrad: Youngstown State University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.61
Pre-req GPA: 3.43
GRE: 5.5 AW, 460 V, 640 Q
Volunteer: 150 hrs (outpatient, inpatient, and nursing home)
Extracurricular: ACHA D1 Ice Hockey, Exercise Science Club, Personal Trainer
Applied: Duke, Duquesne, FIU, OSU, Ohio U, Findlay, Indianapolis, UK, Miami, UNC, Pitt, USC, Toledo, YSU, Dayton
Rejected: UNC, Findlay, YSU, OSU
Interviews: Toledo (withdrew), Duke (withdrew), Ohio U (withdrew), Indianapolis (withdrew), Miami, YSU, and Dayton
Waitlist: Miami (Withdrew)
Accepted: Pitt, Dayton (withdrew), and USC (withdrew)

So... looks like I'm ending up at Pitt 😀
 
Snydes1987 said:
Undergrad: Youngstown State University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.61
Pre-req GPA: 3.43
GRE: 5.5 AW, 460 V, 640 Q
Volunteer: 150 hrs (outpatient, inpatient, and nursing home)
Extracurricular: ACHA D1 Ice Hockey, Exercise Science Club, Personal Trainer
Applied: Duke, Duquesne, FIU, OSU, Ohio U, Findlay, Indianapolis, UK, Miami, UNC, Pitt, USC, Toledo, YSU, Dayton
Rejected: UNC, Findlay, YSU, OSU
Interviews: Toledo (withdrew), Duke (withdrew), Ohio U (withdrew), Indianapolis (withdrew), Miami, YSU, and Dayton
Waitlist: Miami (Withdrew)
Accepted: Pitt, Dayton (withdrew), and USC (withdrew)

So... looks like I'm ending up at Pitt 😀
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Congrats!!
 
University: University of Texas at San Antonio
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.52
Pre-Req GPA: 3.64
GRE:
360V, 570Q, 4W



Volunteer: 180+ hours in outpatient orthopedic, inpatient neuro and pediatric

Applied: UTMB, UTHSCSA, and Texas Tech

Interviews: UTMB, UTHSCSA, and Texas Tech

Acceptances: Texas Tech!

Waitlisted: UTMB and UTHSCSA

Rejections: None
 
University: Florida State
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE: 450V, 600Q 4.5AW

Extra-Curric: HOSA, Relay for Life, Honor Society, Sorority Involvement

Observation Hours: 300+ outpatient ortho/geriatric/aquatic therapy

Applied: Northeastern, UNF, Nova (withdrew app), Marymount, FIU, Columbia, Mayo

Interviews: Columbia, Mayo(decline...sadly), Marymount (phone), FIU (declined)

Acceptances: Columbia, UNF

Rejections: Northeastern

Sent Deposit to Columbia. Gotta get out of FL! haha.
 
CroakerSoaker said:
University: Louisiana State University
Major:Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4
GRE: Quan-510, Verb-550, Analytical Writing-4.0

Extra-Curric: Participated as an assistant in research focusing on the effects of Marathon training on body composition and the immune system, LSU Kinesiology club member.

Volunteer: 39 hours of volunteer experience at local outpatient facility, 1,000+ hours of work experience in outpatient and acute settings as a physical therapy tech.

Acceptances: University of St. Augustine (3-5-09)

Alternate: University of South Alabama (3-6-09)

Rejections: LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, LSUHSC-Shreveport

Interviews:LSU HSC-Shreveport, LSU HSC-New Orleans, University of South Alabama, and University of St. Augustine
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How did you work as a physical therapy tech? did you get some kind of certification?
 
UPDATE!!!
szer said:
University: University of Delaware
Major: Exercise Physiology
Minor:Strength and Conditioning
GPA:3.19
PreReq GPA: 2.85 (PTCAS)
GRE: 480V, 750Q, 4A
PT Hours:125+

Applied:Elon, GWU, Hampton, Marymount, Misericordia, NYIT, Nova SE, Shenandoah, Stony Brook, Temple, Touro College, TJU, UD, UK, UMES, UNE, Scranton, WVU, WCU, WJU, Widener, Neumann, Drexel, USP
Interviews: GWU 1/7, NYIT (declined), Shenandoah 2/7, Temple 1/21, Neumann 2/6
Accepted: Widener, Temple!!, Neumann (declined), Touro Bay Shore (declined)
Rejected:Marymount, Scranton, WJU, Elon
Waitlisted: Shenandoah, GWU
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So, I am having a problem deciding between schools (like every one else in the world) and was wondering if anyone could offer some insight. When I went to Temple to interview I loved loved loved loved the school, students, faculty, just about everything. I am deciding between Temple and Widener. Temple is ~$15K more per year for tuition than Widener, but it is also in a city and I am not a huge fan of cities. I have heard great things about Widener's program (as well as Temple's), and really like Widener's Campus and location (meaning that its not in a city). I really am not sure how to make this decision, I've weighed all the pros and cons and neither school really sticks out. Has anyone else had to make a similar decision, or have any insight to offer? Thanks guys!
 
University: University of Central Arkansas
Major: Health and Behavioral Science
Undergraduate GPA: 3.43
Pre-Req GPA: 3.50
GRE: taking soon!

Extra-Curric - Phi Sigma Kappa Alumn, Sports Trainer (old job), Conductor Designado in Chihuahua MX


Volunteer and Work: over 2,200 hours (1200 volunteer hours in Chihuahua Mexico in both hospitals/clinics and 1000 working as a PT Tech) Did this for a full year before trying to apply into PT schools! Thought it would help enhance my app!

Language: English or Spanish

Applied to: Wash U, Midwestern, Nova Southeastern, Alabama State, Western U of Health Sciences, Howard, NYIT, University of Mary, Azusa Pacific, Southwest Baptist, Thomas Jefferson, Touro Bay Shore,

Acceptances: UNIVERSITY OF MARY

Rejections: Wash U, NYIT, Alabama State, Western U

Interviews: NYIT 2/8 (rejected my interview b/c their class filled up), University of Mary 3/11

I will be attending the University of Mary! FINALLY THIS IS OVER!!!!!!!!
 
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