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

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[Mowgli47]

I've been lurking on this forum for a while, so I thought I would post my stats. I've been working as a GIS professional (quite unrelated) since I graduated in 2009.

University: Queen's University (Canada)
Major: Geography & GIS
Overall GPA: 3.03
Pre-Req GPA: 3.37 (projected; 1 course in-progress)
GRE: 156V | 156Q | 4.5AW

Extra-Curricular: Varsity Track & Field, Coaching, many others

Observation: ~50 hours in a sports medicine clinic

Applied: MGH, Boston University
Acceptances:
Wait listed:
Rejections:
Interviews:

 

[PT5]

The waiting game is torture

 

[RehabPT2012]

University: Wittenberg University
Major: Political Science
Overall GPA: 3.29 (PTCAS)
Science GPA: 3.75 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.80 (projected; 1 course remaining/depending on schools)
GRE: 570 V | 710 Q | 4.5AW

Observation: 1000+ (out-patient), 26 (in-patient)

Applied: Arcadia, Chatham, Dayton, Rosalind Franklin, U of Montana, NAU, Idaho State, Rockhurst, Wheeling Jesuit U
Acceptances: U of Dayton, Chatham, Arcadia
Wait listed: Chatham, Arcadia
Rejections:NAU, Montana
Interviews: U of Dayton (12/16), Chatham (1/21), Rosalind Franklin (declined), Wheeling Jesuit (declined), Rockhurst (declined)
Attending: Dayton?

 

[Onu]

Hi! I am curious about the interview at UNE , I am scheduled for feb. 2. What was like? what questions and how was the essay part? any feedback is appreciated.

 

[abasimike]

Hi Guys, I am new on this site as I started preparing for DPT about a year ago.
My first degree was in Electronics Engineering . As it is, I have the stats below:

Prerequisite GPA : 4.00/4.00
Last 60 hours GPA: 3.45
Shadowing experience: 90 hours

What are my chances of getting into a PT school with this stat. I had applied to UNT but have not heard from them yet. I am planning to apply to other schools after my GRE. Any advise here will be appreciated.

 

[NeophyteParkour]

Hi Guys, I am new on this site as I started preparing for DPT about a year ago.
My first degree was in Electronics Engineering . As it is, I have the stats below:

Prerequisite GPA : 4.00/4.00
Last 60 hours GPA: 3.45
Shadowing experience: 90 hours

What are my chances of getting into a PT school with this stat. I had applied to UNT but have not heard from them yet. I am planning to apply to other schools after my GRE. Any advise here will be appreciated.

I've heard of some schools accepting a 2.9, while other's accepting a 3.6 absolute minimum. It varies depending on the school, but the average accepted is around 3.5 I think. That's all for cumulative. Some schools look especially at last 60 credit hours, pre-req, and GRE. Beyond that, what also helps your chances a lot is applying early.

 

[Litlwarrior08]

abasimike------ be sure to check the application due dates for any programs for which you are applying and be aware many have rolling adms and fill their classes before the posted due date. Your prereq GPA look great it is the overall that will matter more than the last 60-at least when they do preliminary cuts. Good luck on the GRE.......also note many programs have cut off dates for taking the test.

 

[wisconsin2007]

just got denied at uw-madison...still have apps in at lacrosse, milwaukee, u of mary, u of minn, cuw, carrol u, and dmu...really hope i get in so i dont have to sit around for a year

 

[abasimike]

Hi Guys, I definitely appreciate your information on my concerns. I now have a better insight on what I need to do to secure admission. If I can't make it next year, then I'll have a better chance of doing so a year after. Thanks.

 

[COPT82]

University:Tulane
Major: history, art
Overall GPA:3.69
Pre-Req GPA:3.67
GRE: Q:730 V:570 A:5.5

Extra-Curric: not a lot recently, but quite a bit in the past.

Volunteer: 45 hrs (15 inpt, 15 outpt, 15 ltc)

Applied:U of Colorado, Regis

Acceptances: alternate list Regis

Rejections:CU.

Interviews: Regis, CU

 

[saidwindow]

University: of Illinois at Chicago
Major: Kinesiology; Movement science concentration
Overall GPA: 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6... (Not sure yet)
GRE: 145 QR; 138 VR :-(

Extra-Curric: Computer technician; familiar with windows (hardware and software) reparation and installation. Fluent in French.

Volunteer: 14 observation hrs distributed between a sports clinic and an orthopedic private practice. Two years as a Prepharmacy Association Webmaster; Volunteered 3 times in community services (15 days each summer for 3 years) where we cleaned up green spaces and the beach.

Acceptances: I didn't apply yet

Rejections: -----

Interviews: -----

Please help!!! Am I too late to apply for the 2011-2012 academic year ???? I recently took GRE and I got low score; also, it seems that I am running out of time to complete my observation hours --- I started my observation hours early this fall semester then I couldn't finish them because I was too busy studying for my fall semester exams. Now After the fall semester was over, I took the GRE this morning and I didn't do that well. Later on today, I called the places I used to shadow at but they said that they have other students shadowing;;;; Do you guys think that it will look alright if I mention (in PTCAS application) that my observation hours in progress till I finish them.
Should I just go ahead and apply?
Is it too late for me to apply?
When should I submit my PTCAS application if I am interested to apply to Thomas Jefferson University?

Any advise would be appreciated

Thank you all

 

[Maya2015]

You aren't too late. PTCAS has a list of school with their application deadlines. I just submitted another application last week. Just focus on your volunteer hours. Call around until you can find an outpatient clinic where you can do 20-30 hours in a week. I've heard the rule of thumb is have 70% of the required hours completed. Don't give up. You can do it 🙂

University: of Illinois at Chicago
Major: Kinesiology; Movement science concentration
Overall GPA: 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6... (Not sure yet)
GRE: 145 QR; 138 VR :-(

Extra-Curric: Computer technician; familiar with windows (hardware and software) reparation and installation. Fluent in French.

Volunteer: 14 observation hrs distributed between a sports clinic and an orthopedic private practice. Two years as a Prepharmacy Association Webmaster; Volunteered 3 times in community services (15 days each summer for 3 years) where we cleaned up green spaces and the beach.

Acceptances: I didn't apply yet

Rejections: -----

Interviews: -----

Please help!!! Am I too late to apply for the 2011-2012 academic year ???? I recently took GRE and I got low score; also, it seems that I am running out of time to complete my observation hours --- I started my observation hours early this fall semester then I couldn't finish them because I was too busy studying for my fall semester exams. Now After the fall semester was over, I took the GRE this morning and I didn't do that well. Later on today, I called the places I used to shadow at but they said that they have other students shadowing;;;; Do you guys think that it will look alright if I mention (in PTCAS application) that my observation hours in progress till I finish them.
Should I just go ahead and apply?
Is it too late for me to apply?
When should I submit my PTCAS application if I am interested to apply to Thomas Jefferson University?

Any advise would be appreciated

Thank you all

 

[hopefloats7]

UPDATE:
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Psychology
GPA: 3.63
Pre-req: 3.37-3.45
GRE: 700V 580Q 1280/5.0
150+ volunteer hours in various inpatient, home health, outpatient

Applied: Elon, UTC, Belmont, UAB, USA, Emory
Accepted: Elon (12/16)
Wait-listed: UTC
Rejected: None yet..

I haven't heard back from the interview at Belmont and won't hear from the Alabama schools until January for interviews. I'm sending everything out to Emory in the next couple of days so we'll see on that! I'm not sure what my chances are there, but I love the school and wanted to try. If anyone has heard anything from these schools please let me know what my chances are or what they think about them?!

Good luck to everyone! 🙂

 

[lllxndr1]

UPDATE:
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Psychology
GPA: 3.63
Pre-req: 3.37-3.45
GRE: 700V 580Q 1280/5.0
150+ volunteer hours in various inpatient, home health, outpatient

Applied: Elon, UTC, Belmont, UAB, USA, Emory
Accepted: Elon (12/16)
Wait-listed: UTC
Rejected: None yet..

I haven't heard back from the interview at Belmont and won't hear from the Alabama schools until January for interviews. I'm sending everything out to Emory in the next couple of days so we'll see on that! I'm not sure what my chances are there, but I love the school and wanted to try. If anyone has heard anything from these schools please let me know what my chances are or what they think about them?!

Good luck to everyone! 🙂

Hopefloats 7:

I interviewed at Belmont and got a letter in the mail on Saturday (I got waitlisted). I was waitlisted at UTC as well. But did get into UTHSC in Memphis, thank the Lord! I know that UAB starts their programs in January unlike many programs that start in the fall, so that may be part of the delay on hearing back from them. Good luck to you!

 

[PTDukie]

University: Touro College (Undergrad), Nova Southeastern Univ (Graduate)
Major: Undergrad (BS Health Science-2007), Graduate (MHS-Sport Medicine-2011)
Overall GPA: 3.98
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 480-V, 680-Q; 3.0-AW

Extra-Curric: active duty Soldier in US Army (2000-2012)

Volunteer: >450 Volunteer/Observational Hours (Acute Care, Rehab/Sub-Acute Rehab, Outpatient, Wellness/Prevention/Fitness, and Industrial/Occupational Health)

Applied: Duke Univ (Early Decision), Army-Baylor, and Texas St. Univ

Acceptances: Duke Univ (Early Decision)

Rejections: none

Interviews: Texas St. Univ (2/3/2012)

 

[ktdpt2015]

University: Appalachian State University
Major: Exercise Science, Pre-professional. Minor: Biology and Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8
GRE:1150

Extra-Curric: 1 year working in a PT clinic, and tons of community service

Volunteer: > 2000 hrs from 5 settings

Acceptances: Elon, MUSC, Boston University, and Winston Salem state in 2010, reapplied in 2011 and have gotten into ECU (early decision)

Rejections: UNC in 2010

Interviews: Elon and ECU

 

[hopefloats7]

Hopefloats 7:

I interviewed at Belmont and got a letter in the mail on Saturday (I got waitlisted). I was waitlisted at UTC as well. But did get into UTHSC in Memphis, thank the Lord! I know that UAB starts their programs in January unlike many programs that start in the fall, so that may be part of the delay on hearing back from them. Good luck to you!

Thanks for letting me know! Congrats on UTHSC! I'm assuming I got waitlisted at Belmont, as well. I'm away from my apartment for the holidays so I'm assuming I got that in the mail or they would call? Oh well! Good luck with everything!

 

[markitatillman]

University: Texas Southern University
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 2.91
Pre-Req GPA: 3.19
GRE: Revised V: 144, Q: 143, A: 3.5

Volunteer: 1800 hrs from 5 settings

Applied: Touro University Nevada, Nova Southeastern University, Bellarmine University, Langston University, & UNLV

Acceptances: Touro University Nevada

Rejections: Nova Southeastern University, UNLV

Waitlisted: Bellarmine University

Interviews: Bellarmine University (1/17), Langston University (2/16)

 

[sprinklz87]

University: North Dakota State University
Major: Psychology
Minor: Chemistry, Biology
PTCAS cGPA: 3.58, cGPA for UND, USD and U of Mary = 3.68 (they take the best grades instead of averaging)
PTCAS Prereq GPA: 3.49, Prereq GPAs for UND, USD, and U of Mary = 3.8
GRE: 1120

Extra Curriculars: Vice President of Interfraternity Council, Vice President of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Event Coordinator for Campus Attractions, Order of Omega Greek Honor Society Secretary
PT Hours: 40 Inpatient, 40 Outpatient

Applied: Rosalind Franklin, USD, UND, U of Mary, U of Arkansas, will be applying to Creighton
Acceptances: None
Rejections: None
Interviews: Rosalind Franklin (1/21/12)

 

[wrennywren]

I've been lurking on this forum for a while, so I thought I would post my stats. I've been working as a GIS professional (quite unrelated) since I graduated in 2009.

University: Queen's University (Canada)
Major: Geography & GIS
Overall GPA: 3.03
Pre-Req GPA: 3.37 (projected; 1 course in-progress)
GRE: 156V | 156Q | 4.5AW

Extra-Curricular: Varsity Track & Field, Coaching, many others

Observation: ~50 hours in a sports medicine clinic

Applied: MGH, Boston University
Acceptances:
Wait listed:
Rejections:
Interviews:

Ha... I graduated with a degree in GIS in 2002. Worked in GIS until 2008 and then decided to go into physical therapy. Good luck to you!

 

[Mowgli47]

Ha... I graduated with a degree in GIS in 2002. Worked in GIS until 2008 and then decided to go into physical therapy. Good luck to you!

It's good to know I'm not the only one doing a complete 180 career change. Good luck to you, too!

 

[army0341]

I have been reading the posts here for so long and getting such good info I feel that this post is almost a sort of benchmark

University: Upper Iowa University (Undergrad), Dominican University (Pre-reqs)
Major: Upper Iowa University- B.S. Psychology
Dominican University - Post-Bacc Pre-Med Cert
Overall GPA: 3.42 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.56 (PTCAS)
GRE: V-156, Q-149, A-4.0

Extra-Curric: 4 years in the Marines. 2 deployments to Iraq. Member of post-bacc club

Volunteer: 40+ hours total and am still ongoing combination of outpatient and inpatient.

Applied: Rosiland Franklin University, Midwestern U.

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews: Rosiland Franklin U.

 

[jm2988]

University: UC Berkeley
Major: Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics
Overall GPA: 3.53 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.53 (PTCAS)
GRE: V 540, Q 730, A 4.5

Extra-Curric: Order of Omega Honor Society, Alpha Phi Sorority, Panhellenic Council, Daily Cal writer (campus newspaper), intramurals, Ace of Clubs Philanthropic Society, Campus Clinic volunteer

Volunteer/Observation: 101 outpatient, 15 long term care, 15 inpatient. Currently doing some PT volunteering in Peru for 3 months.

Applied: Duke, UC Denver, Chapman, UIC, U of Miami, U of New England

Acceptances: None yet...

Rejections: UIC (1000+ applicants and no interviews...?)

Interviews: U of Miami (1/19), CU Denver (1/27), UNE (2/3)


3 interviews in 3 states in 3 weeks...this will be interesting!

 

[MolonLabe]

University: Dickinson College
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.21
Pre-Req GPA: 3.37
GRE: V 500, Q 800, A 4

Extra-Curric: Varsity lacrosse, few volunteer projects, volunteer youth lacrosse and basketball coach

Volunteer/Observation: 1000+ working as an aide in an outpatient orthopedic office. 20 hours inpatient
Applied: Drexel, Arcadia, Pitt, Temple, Jefferson, Widener, Chatham, Stony Brook, Delaware

Interviews: Drexel (10/28), Temple (11/17), Stony Brook (declined), Chatham (declined
Acceptances: Drexel, Temple, Widener
Waitlisted: Pitt
Rejections: none

Deposit submitted: Temple

 

[PTDukie]

UPDATE:
University: Touro College (Undergrad), Nova Southeastern Univ (Graduate)
Major: Undergrad (BS Health Sciences-2007), Graduate (MHS-Sports Medicine-2011)
Overall GPA: 3.98
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 480-V, 680-Q; 3.0-AW

Extra-Curric: active duty Soldier in US Army (2000-2012)

Volunteer: >450 Volunteer/Observational Hours (Acute Care, Rehab/Sub-Acute Rehab, Outpatient, Wellness/Prevention/Fitness, and Industrial/Occupational Health)

Applied: Duke Univ (Early Decision), Army-Baylor, and Texas St. Univ

Acceptances: Duke Univ (Early Decision)

Rejections: none

Interviews: Texas St. Univ (2/3/2012), Army-Baylor (1/6/2012)

 

[greco13]

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[adw253]

University: University of the Cumberlands
Major: Biology
Overall GPA:3.25
Pre-Req GPA:3.48
GRE: Q: 680 V: 500 A: 4

Extra-Curric: Student Government, Dorm President, Red Cross Volunteer

Volunteer: 300+ hrs

Applied: UK, Bellarmine, Regis, CUW, Marymount, UTC, Nova, EWU, Tenn State, UNE, UCA, Columbia

Wait listed: UTC

Acceptances:

Rejections:None yet!

Interviews: Bellarmine (1/3), CUW (1/21), Regis (1/27), Marymount (1/28), UNE (3/8)

 

[caramella]

I've been lurking around this forum for quite some time. It's about time I put up some stats.

University: UC Merced
Major: Biological Sciences - Human Health
Minor: Psychology
Overall GPA:2.78 🙁
Pre-Req GPA:3.41
GRE: V:430 Q: 510 AW: 3.5 I despise standardized tests. lol
V:145 Q:144 AW: 4.5

Extra-Curric: Secretary and Dancer of Hula/Tahitian Group, Member of Filipino Club, Co-Ed Intramural Flag Football, ESL tutor at local high school

Experience: 1,050+ hours in outpatient, SNF, and acute care trauma hospital

Applied: Samuel Merrit, Regis, Mt. St. Mary's, Western U., Azusa Pacific (2013), Touro (NV), Southwest Baptist, Bellarmine, Shenandoah, AT Still, GWU, USA (san marcos)

It's a lot of schools but I figure the more schools I apply to, the more of a chance I get to be accepted into a school.

Wait listed: Southwest Baptist

Acceptances: None yet.

Rejections: Samuel Merrit, Regis

Interviews: Bellarmine received 1/9
Wait listed for an interview at USA. Weird, right?

Crossing my fingers and toes I'll be one of the lucky few to get into PT school despite having such a low cGPA. I've been taking post-bacc classes ever since I graduated to try and pull my GPA up.

 

[Maya2015]

Thanks for sharing your stats and info. Can you tell me more about the USA interview wait list? Did they email you or call you? USA is my first choice and my GPA is low from my undergrad too so I may be in the same boat.

I've been lurking around this forum for quite some time. It's about time I put up some stats.

University: UC Merced
Major: Biological Sciences - Human Health
Minor: Psychology
Overall GPA:2.78 🙁
Pre-Req GPA:3.41
GRE: V:430 Q: 510 AW: 3.5 I despise standardized tests. lol
V:145 Q:144 AW: 4.5

Extra-Curric: Secretary and Dancer of Hula/Tahitian Group, Member of Filipino Club, Co-Ed Intramural Flag Football, ESL tutor at local high school

Experience: 1,050+ hours in outpatient, SNF, and acute care trauma hospital

Applied: Samuel Merrit, Regis, Mt. St. Mary's, Western U., Azusa Pacific (2013), Touro (NV), Southwest Baptist, Bellarmine, Shenandoah, AT Still, GWU, USA (san marcos)

It's a lot of schools but I figure the more schools I apply to, the more of a chance I get to be accepted into a school.

Wait listed: Southwest Baptist

Acceptances: None yet.

Rejections: Samuel Merrit, Regis

Interviews: Bellarmine received 1/9
Wait listed for an interview at USA. Weird, right?

Crossing my fingers and toes I'll be one of the lucky few to get into PT school despite having such a low cGPA. I've been taking post-bacc classes ever since I graduated to try and pull my GPA up.

 

[caramella]

Thanks for sharing your stats and info. Can you tell me more about the USA interview wait list? Did they email you or call you? USA is my first choice and my GPA is low from my undergrad too so I may be in the same boat.

Hey Maya, USA is one of my top choices too. I applied for the Summer Session, Oct. 1 due date. They emailed me on Nov. 29 simply saying I meet all the requirements but was put on the waitlist for a potential late January interview because they had such a large volume of applicants. They also said that if I don't get off the waitlist they would forward my application to the Fall applicant pool at no extra charge.

When I called them before soon after the Oct. 1 due date, the lady I spoke with told me they had 30% more applicants for the summer compared to their winter/spring program. I spoke with someone else on the USA forum and he/she said they were put on the waitlist because they received his transcripts late. I would just call them. Every person I've spoke to was very nice and super helpful. I hope that helps and that you hear from them soon!

 

[IcecoldPT]

University: SJSU
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 2.96 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.1 - 3.5 (depends on the school)
GRE: V410 Q590 A2.5 / V:141 Q:152 A: 3.5

Extra-Cir: Pre-PT club, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Camp Counselor for the YMCA

Volunteer: 1500+ hrs in Ortho, and 100+ hrs in Peds, Hippotherapy (therapy using a horse), Inpatient acute, and Inpatient Rehab.

applying: Emory, Western Univ, UNLV, Mt. St. Mary, Samuel Merritt Unv, CSUS (decline), Regis, Nova, Turo (decline), AT Still, USC (decline), USA, RFUMS

Acceptances: AT Still (still waiting to hear from Emory...), USA San Marcos (decline)
Waitlist: Regis (for a interview), St. Mary, Western (decline)
Rejections: Nova, Samuel Merritt, Regis
Interviews: AT Still (11/11/11 <<<pretty cool date, hopefully that's a sign...), RFUMS (decline), USA (12/2/11), Western (1/14/11)

Wish me luck....

 

[kvp325]

University: Kean University
Major: B.A. Biology Minor: Health Education
Overall GPA: 3.84
Pre-Req GPA: 3.69
GRE: 1010 (Not the best standardized test taker)
Extracur: Pre-PT Club (Secretary for one year), Tri-Beta Honor Society, Emerging Learders Program (1 year)

Volunteer/Hrs: 400 hrs (hospital outpatient), 69 hours (hospital inpatient-neurology), working as an aide for over 3 years (+2000 hrs)
Applied: LIU (Brooklyn), UMDNJ (Newark), Touro (Manhattan)
Acceptances: LIU
Rejections: None yet...
Interviews: LIU (Nov. 18), UMDNJ (Jan. 3)

*Have not received any update from Touro about the status of my application or request for an interview. I also applied to those 3 schools only since I live in central NJ and do not want to go very far away.

 

[2Fit2Quit]

University: Wichita State University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.82
Pre-Req GPA: 3.47
GRE: 1050
Extracur: Volunteer with USBC

Volunteer/Hrs: 600 ( I work as a PT tech) Wondering now if I reported that correctly...

Applied: FIU, Nova, U of Miami, Duke and Pacific University(which I think I will decline now)

Acceptances: FIU, Nova

Rejections: None

Interviews: FIU

Kind freaking out b/c I haven't heard anything from Miami which is my first choice and feel that my stats should put me in contention for sure. I have to give Nova a non-refundable deposit of $1000 by the 16th.

I never expected the waiting game to be so F**ing stressful. I have so many thoughts of potential scenarios going through my head it is about to explode!!!!!!

 

[s402651]

University: Northwest Missouri State University
Major: Physical Education Minor: Coaching
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: V: 148 Q: 148 A.W. 3.5

Extracur: Fraternity, Rugby Club, Department Club, Cheerleading team, continuing professional development at MOAHPERD state conference,

Volunteer/Hrs: Volunteer for Special Olympics, NSCD, Relay for Life, Camp Quality, 60hours inpatient/outpatient observation, searching for summer internships...

Applying to: Rockhurst, University of Missouri, Southwest Baptist, University of Nebraska

Hoping for Rockhurst!

What are my chances? Is my GRE strong enough? I have looked at the concordance tables and my score equates to about a 1020 on the old test format. All advice is appreciated!

 

[angl88]

University: Wichita State University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.82
Pre-Req GPA: 3.47
GRE: 1050
Extracur: Volunteer with USBC

Volunteer/Hrs: 600 ( I work as a PT tech) Wondering now if I reported that correctly...

Applied: FIU, Nova, U of Miami, Duke and Pacific University(which I think I will decline now)

Acceptances: FIU, Nova

Rejections: None

Interviews: FIU

Kind freaking out b/c I haven't heard anything from Miami which is my first choice and feel that my stats should put me in contention for sure. I have to give Nova a non-refundable deposit of $1000 by the 16th.

I never expected the waiting game to be so F**ing stressful. I have so many thoughts of potential scenarios going through my head it is about to explode!!!!!!

Just Curious; why is Miami your first choice? Have you been emailed and offered an interview slot? They started the interview process a few months ago. If not email or call them and inquire . I know of a few people that interviewed and were offered admission about three weeks after via certified mail. the good thing is that you were offered admission to two schools . as a back up plan which do you prefer/ Do you think that the higher tuition that Nova charges is worth it over FIU?

 

[harnettjaw]

University: Western Carolina/Central Connecticut
Major: Sport Management/Physical Education
Overall GPA: 3.67
Prereq GPA: 3.75
GRE: 1280 (Q - 740 V - 540 A - 4.5)
Extra Cur: Track & Field/Cross Country (4 years)
Volunteer: 100 hours (in/out patient, cardio pulmonary, OT)

Applied: UNC-Chapel HIll, Western Carolina, Rhode Island, Hartford
Interviews: Rhode Island
Acceptances: Rhode Island
Rejections: UNC-Chapel Hill

 

[babaO98]

Harnettjaw, I also applied to Rhode Island... just curious, when did you hear back from them?

 

[2Fit2Quit]

Just Curious; why is Miami your first choice? Have you been emailed and offered an interview slot? They started the interview process a few months ago. If not email or call them and inquire . I know of a few people that interviewed and were offered admission about three weeks after via certified mail. the good thing is that you were offered admission to two schools . as a back up plan which do you prefer/ Do you think that the higher tuition that Nova charges is worth it over FIU?

I was looking for schools in the south Fl area as my boyfriend of 7 years works in Boca. Miami is my first choice b/c of the schools in this area Miami is definitely the top ranked and reviewed school. All of my interactions to date have been really good with them as well. I have not had an interview or anything from them yet, which is what worries b/c I think my stats are competitive.

Nova is going to be my back up as I have to give the deposit and FIU was not impressive. This price dif is tough to justify vs Nova but Miami it would feel worth it more I guess so one more reason to keep hoping for Miami. 🙂

My application was sent by PTCAS on 11/8. Do you know when the people who already interviewed applied?

 

[shredgnar]

update

University: University of Pittsburgh / Community College for some pre-req's (non-traditional student)
Major: Psychology
Certificate: Conceptual Foundations of Medicine
Undergraduate GPA: 3.30 (PTCAS)
Pre-req GPA: 3.57 (PTCAS)
GRE: 1080 (470V, 590Q, 4.0W) - took it in 2008, didn't have time to re-take this year

Acceptances: Touro (Bay Shore)
Rejections: None yet
Interviews: Marymount (1/28), Regis (1/30), RMUoHP (2/18)

 

[2Fit2Quit]

The waiting game is torture

😱
yeah

 

[NeophyteParkour]

University: Western Carolina/Central Connecticut
Major: Sport Management/Physical Education
Overall GPA: 3.67
Prereq GPA: 3.75
GRE: 1280 (Q - 740 V - 540 A - 4.5)
Extra Cur: Track & Field/Cross Country (4 years)
Volunteer: 100 hours (in/out patient, cardio pulmonary, OT)

Applied: UNC-Chapel HIll, Western Carolina, Rhode Island, Hartford
Interviews: Rhode Island
Acceptances: Rhode Island
Rejections: UNC-Chapel Hill

Can you tell me what the interview at Rhode Island was like?

Harnettjaw, I also applied to Rhode Island... just curious, when did you hear back from them?

They do the majority of their interviews on 1/6 and 1/7, with more interviews on 1/18 and 1/23. I don't know if they have them beyond that. They invited me a few days ago.

 

[MBenigno]

Like most students, I have been lurking on this site and a few others for months now, and I thought it was time to share. I have good days where I feel that I have good stats and stand a chance (at some schools at least) and days where I freak out a little b/c I feel like it is going to be impossible to get in 😳. I am going to be applying toward the end of this year for the 2013 academic year. Here are my stats so far:

Undergrad University: Long Island University
Degree: B.S. Marine Science Biology
Undergraduate GPA: 3.13
Grad University: FIU
Degree: M.S. Environmental Science (conc: biological conservation)
Graduate GPA: 3.85 (while working full-time; my time management and study skills were greatly improved from undergrad)
Pre-req GPA: ~3.2
GRE: 1140 (640V, 500Q, 5.5W) - took it last in 2003, obviously have to re-take it with the new requirements, but I think with the proper amount of time to prepare, I'll do well.
PT Volunteer hours: Projected to complete between 120-140 within this semester
Other volunteer activities: Adopt-a-tree Miami, American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Liasion, Low-Country Lab Rescue

I'm currently taking the rest of my pre-reqs at a local community college (I am enrolled in A & P 1 w/ lab, I still need to take A & P 2 w/ lab and abnormal psych).

Schools I am going to apply to :
MUSC
FIU
U. St. Augustine (FL)
Armstrong Atlantic State University
USC (Columbia, SC)

I plan on doing whatever it takes to get A's in the last three classes I have to take (that includes the class I am currently enrolled in). This will edge my GPA up slightly. I went to FIU for my Master's so I contacted my advisor to see if there is anyone there he knows that I can speak with about the program. I also plan on scheduling some meetings with the schools that do NOT require interviews in order to get more information on the program and see ways to stand out during the admissions process. Seriously though, can anyone with stats close to mine weigh in on what my chances are? I still have a long road to go, but I need to make it happen!

 

[A Burly Man]

My application was sent by PTCAS on 11/8. Do you know when the people who already interviewed applied?

Just over viewing this thread and wanted to ask you if your were aware the application to Miami was due back in mid October? I beleive you missed the deadline if the application was sent at the date you stated.

 

[NeophyteParkour]

Just over viewing this thread and wanted to ask you if your were aware the application to Miami was due back in mid October? I beleive you missed the deadline if the application was sent at the date you stated.

The deadline refers to the e-submit date, and not the date that PTCAS actually sends out the applicants' materials.

 

[2Fit2Quit]

Just over viewing this thread and wanted to ask you if your were aware the application to Miami was due back in mid October? I beleive you missed the deadline if the application was sent at the date you stated.

Yeah as the person above said, I submitted my app to PTCAS by Miami's Oct deadline but according to PTCAS Miami had not received it until 11/8. I am thinking that this is the reason why I haven't heard anything back to date. I think I will hear something but it may be later than other people who submitted back in Aug or Sept. Therefore, I will have to suck it up and put $1,000 deposit on a credit card for my back up plan.

Blah!

 

[harnettjaw]

The Rhode Island interview was fairly casual, with only one interview with a randomly assigned faculty member. The rest of the time they introduce you to the program and the facilities as you tour with one of the 2nd year students. In the interview they ask you the obvious questions: why do you want to be a PT? What can you bring to the classroom and your classmates? They will also ask about your volunteer/observation experiences. I was notified a few days after the interview. Good Luck.

 

[abcdef01821]

University: The College of Saint Rose (Albany, NY)
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.55
Prereq GPA: 3.56
GRE: Q - 153 V - 153 A - 4.5
Extra Cur: Women's Soccer (4 years) NCAA Division II National Semifinalists 2008, 2009, 2010, National Champions 2011..seriously too time consuming to do much else. Science Peer Leader/tutor
Volunteer: 50 inpatient, 50 outpatient

Applied: Boston University, UMass-Lowell, Northeastern, MGH, Sage Colleges
Interviews: MGH (2/3)
Acceptances: Sage Colleges, Northeastern
Rejections: None yet

 

[angl88]

Yeah as the person above said, I submitted my app to PTCAS by Miami's Oct deadline but according to PTCAS Miami had not received it until 11/8. I am thinking that this is the reason why I haven't heard anything back to date. I think I will hear something but it may be later than other people who submitted back in Aug or Sept. Therefore, I will have to suck it up and put $1,000 deposit on a credit card for my back up plan.

Blah!

I think you are right about the dates ........some.applicants from Sept and early October were offered interview slots in Nov and Dec ...........maybe you can email Miami and in the interim ask Nova for a week extension

 

[jchen707]

Undergrad: Bowdoin College '12
Major: Biochemistry
Overall GPA: 3.389
Pre-Req GPA: between 3.45-3.62, depends on the program
GRE: 1230 overall, 480V, 750 Q, 5 AW

Extra Curriculars: 3 year starter and 2 year Capt. of club Volleyball team that finished 6th in New England D2 out of 24, Treasurer of club volleyball team, hoping to get over 100 hours by the end of the summer in 3 settings, member of Asian student association, Organic Chemistry Tutor for 2 years, Organic chemistry lab TA, webcast announcer for the women's varsity volleyball team

I'm also finishing a semester early

Applying this fall: Columbia, Emory, USC, Temple, Marymount, Chatham, U of Washington, U of Florida, Regis, and MGH

Any advice on the application process would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

This is my final update on this sticky - I am attending EMORY this summer