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University: Indiana University, Bloomington
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.69
Pre-Req GPA: 3.64
GRE: V- 148 Q -150 AW- 4.5

Extra-Curric: Chi Omega Women's Fraternity, Indiana University Dance Marathon (Dancer in 2010, Group Representative 2011) Indiana University Coed Cheerleading

Volunteer: 40 hours orthopedic outpatient, 20 hours geriatric, 23 hours inpatient

Applied: Ohio State, Ohio University, Dayton, University of Cincinnati, Mount St. Joseph, Pittsburgh, UK, U Indy, IU, Midwestern Downers Grove, RFMUS

Interviews: Ohio University (declined), Dayton, Mt. St. Joseph (declined), RFMUS, Midwestern Downers Grove (declined)

Denials: Ohio State, RFMUS, U Indy, IU

Acceptances: Dayton, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati

I am from Cincinnati, but will be attending Dayton! Their facilities and staff were incredible.
 
*UPDATE*

University: California State University of Long Beach
Major: Studio Art - Photography
Overall GPA: 2.9 (PTCAS) 3.1 (Highest grade)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7 (PTCAS) 3.8 (Highest grade)
GRE: 145 (Q) 140 (V) 3.5 (AW) - Retaking

Extra-Curric: Assisted organizations: Urban Impact Ministries (Hurricane Katrina) Kites Global (Traveled to India, helping orphans who contracted the AIDS virus) Little Spark Mission (Traveled to Honduras and Guatemala to assist the team leader to provide an agenda to improve after school programs) Kingdom Causes Bellflower (Homeless Ministry by serving breakfast) La Mirada County (Operated a free tennis clinic to kids who could not afford lessons) Captain of Men's Tennis (College) Sunday School Teacher.

Volunteer: 221 hours Inpatient SNF (Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics) 215 Hours Outpatient (Clinical Electrophysiology, Orthopaedics, Sports)

Applied: Loma Linda University, University of Mary, Western University of Health Sciences, Arkansas State University, California State University, Sacramento, New York University, Southwest Baptist University, University of New England, University of the Incarnate Word, Azusa Pacific University (2nd cycle), University of St. Augustine (San Marcos)

Interviews: - University of Mary (3/15) , University of the Incarnate Word (1/19) , Loma Linda University (1/30) , CSU SAC (3/9)

Alternate: Loma Linda University (2/6)

Rejections: - University of New England , University of St. Augustine , New York University

Acceptances: - University of the Incarnate Word

Ahhhh! I want to stay in California. Good luck to all!
 
I'm in!!!!!!

University: Florida Institute of Technology
Major: Pre-professional Biology (3.34 GPA)
Minor: Psychology (4.0 GPA)
Graduate Degree: M.S. in Science Education (4.0 GPA)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2
GRE: 161 (Q) 147 (V) 4.5 (AW)

Extra-Curricular: High school science teacher (2 years), Varsity Softball (2 years) and Cheerleading (2 years) at Florida Tech, High school softball coach (2 years), Pre-med vice-president and secretary, Tri-Beta member....too many to remember 🙂

Volunteer: 115 outpatient (various settings), 15 inpatient

Applied: UCF, UNF, UF, USA (Florida), FGCU, USF, U of Miami, Nova, FIU

Interviews: Miami (10/12), UCF (11/30), UNF (2/9), FIU (2/23 declined)

Acceptances: UCF & UNF

Rejections: none

Attending: UCF!!!!! :woot::banana::biglove::soexcited::biglove:
 
I made it too!

University: BYU-Idaho
Major: Biology
OGPA: 3.45
PReq: 3.8
GRE: 158 (Q) 155 (V) 4.0 (AW)

Volunteer: 40 hours inpatient, 1000+ outpatient

Applied: U of U, ISU, Montana

Interviews: U of U, Montnata (turned down)

Acceptances: U of U, ISU

Rejections: none

Attending: I don't know yet, but I will be going somewhere.
 
University: Dartmouth College
Major: History
Overall GPA: 3.3
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2
still have two more pre-reqs
GRE: V:157 Q: 164 AW 4.0

Extra-Curric: 4 year Varsity Football, XH Fraternity, Nathan Smith Society (pre-health club)
Observation hours: 217 outpatient - 2 outpatient centers 1 hospital, 3 acute inpatient


Applying: CSU-Northridge, GW, UIC, U Southern California, WashU

Interviews: GW (1/12)

Waitlist: WashU (12/16), U Southern California (2/13) - didn't accept

Rejections:UIC (12/22),

Acceptances: WashU (1/16)
 
Update! - Accepted to University of Washington, woo-hoooo!!!!

School: UC Davis, with most pre-reqs post-bac at community college
Major: Communications
Undergrad GPA: 3.43
Overall GPA: 3.6-3.7 depending on how calculated (including the pre-reqs I took after graduating)
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0/3.91 depending on what classes used
GRE V:163 Q:166 W:4.5
Ob Hours: 170 (pretty even between outpatient, inpatient acute, and pediatrics, with a smidge of inpatient rehab)

Extra C: Lots of coaching experience/CrossFit/Athletic Clubs

Applied: University of Washington, University of St. Augustine - San Marcos

Interview: St. Augustine (Friday)
Accepted: University of Washington
Rejected: none

Going to the interview at St. Augustine, but now that I have been accepted to UW, 99% chance I will be going there. Super excited and stoked to have a fun and relaxing trip to San Diego now that I don't have to worry about the interview haha.
 
*UPDATE*

University: Colgate University, Portland State University & University of Oregon for Pre-Reqs
Major: Geology, Geography
Overall GPA: 3.14
Pre-Req GPA: 3.39
GRE: 156 (Q) 155 (V) 5.0 (AW)

Extra-Curric: Cycling Team in Portland, Club Volleyball in college, Club Ultimate Frisbee in college, Volunteer at various charity running races, Road bike across the country for charity, Volunteer Environmental Science teacher for two years in college, Ronald McDonald House volunteer, Intern HowStuff Works, Bike touring guide for two years in Europe

Observation: 500 Inpatient Pediatrics, 125 Outpatient Pediatrics, 43 Outpatient Ortho

Applied: Duke, NAU, University of Montana, Elon University, Regis, Pacific, UNC, UW-Madison

Interviews: Regis University (2/4), Pacific University (2/16)

Rejections: UNC, UW-Madison, Regis

Waitlist: Pacific (#19)

Accepted: Boston University

Attending: I sent in a deposit for BU but will wait for a spot at Pacific until April.
 
University: Northwest Missouri State University
Major: Physical Education Minor: Coaching
Overall GPA: 3.72
Pre-Req GPA: 3.84
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
Interviews:Rockhurst (12/8) Missouri (2/15)
Rejections:
Waitlists: Rockhurst, Missouri (#22)
Accepted: SBU
Attending: trying to hold out a little bit longer for Rockhurst and MU.....:xf:
 
UPDATE

University: Penn State
Major: Communications
Minor: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.56 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.46 (PTCAS)
GRE: 150 V, 148 Q, 4.5 AW

Extra-Curric: Anatomy TA, PSU THON Captain, relay for life, special olympics, YMCA, etc.

Observation: 50+ Ortho/sports, 50+ acute

Applying: Temple, Widener, Jefferson, Arcadia, Drexel

Acceptances: - Widener, Temple
Rejections: -
Interviews: Drexel (10/12) ,Temple University (10/26)

Attending: TEMPLE WOOOOO just got off the wait-list!
 
INTERVIEW UPDATE

Undergrad: U of Louisville
Major: Exercise Science
GRE: Q 150 V 154 AW 4.0
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.4 depending on school
Overall GPA: 3.4

Extra-Curric: U of L Marching Band, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, Vice President U of L Women's Club Lacrosse, Meyzeek Middle School girls lacrosse coach, women's lacrosse umpire, Habitat for Humanity volunteer, pediatric hippotherapy volunteer (worked with kids and the horses)

Observation: 4,000+ Outpatient (full-time PT tech for 2.5 years), 35 Peds, 30 SNF, 25 Acute

Applied: UK, Western Kentucky U, Belmont, Marshall, Bellarmine
Rejected: Bellarmine, Belmont

Interviews: UK (3/1) WKU (3/7)

Got interviews at my top two choices, so I'm over the moon! I'm also a re-applicant, so for those of you who didn't get in this year DON'T GIVE UP!
 
University: Clemson University
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Overall GPA: 3.86
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
GRE: 159V 163Q 5AW

Extra-Curric: Varsity Women's Rowing, Alpha Omega Epsilon Eng. Sorority, Tau Beta Pi Honors Eng. Society, Alpha Eta Mu Beta Honors BioE Society, Solid Orange Squad, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Calhoun Honors College, Heart for Africa, Special Olympics, Relay for Life, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity

Volunteer/Observation: 1600+ outpatient PT Aide (ortho, geriatric, sports, women's health), 100 inpatient (neuro,ortho)

Applied: Duke, Mayo, MUSC, U South Carolina

Accepted: Mayo, University of South Carolina, Duke, MUSC
Rejected:
Interviews: Mayo 11/2, Duke 1/5

Attending: Mayo!!:banana:
 
Update...

Utah Valley University
Exercise Science
CumGPA: 3.6
PreReq GPA: 3.58
GRE: 152Q,149V, 4.5A

Extra-Curric: 4 year varsity cross country and track, elementary school volunteer, church mission, several service/volunteer projects.

Volunteer: 190 hrs Outpatient & 90 hrs home health/geriatrics

Applied: Utah, RMUoHP, Univ of Pacific, Idaho State, AT Still, NAU, GVSU, Franklin Pierce-AZ, Pacific Univ.

Interviews: AT Still (12/14), Utah (2/7&8), RMUoHP (2/8), UoPacific (2/22)(declined)...,

Rejections: NAU, GVSU, Pacific U (OR),

Acceptances: AT Still (12/17) University of Utah (2/19) RMUoHP (2/21) Idaho State (3/7)
 
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Update...

Utah Valley University
Exercise Science
CumGPA: 3.6
PreReq GPA: 3.58
GRE: 152Q,149V, 4.5A

Extra-Curric: 4 year varsity cross country and track, elementary school volunteer, church mission, several service/volunteer projects.

Volunteer: 190 hrs Outpatient & 90 hrs home health/geriatrics

Applied: Utah, RMUoHP, Univ of Pacific, Idaho State, AT Still, NAU, GVSU, Franklin Pierce-AZ, Pacific Univ.

Interviews: AT Still (12/14), Utah (2/7&8), RMUoHP (2/8), UoPacific (2/22)(declined)...,

Rejections: NAU, GVSU, Pacific U (OR),

Acceptances: AT Still (12/17) University of Utah (2/19) RMUoHP (2/21)
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Did you decide where you want to attend?
 
University: Northern Arizona University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.79 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.98 (PTCAS)
GRE: 159 V, 158 Q, 5.0 AW

Observation Hours: 700 acute, 300+ outpatient ortho

Applied: NAU, University of Washington, AT Still, Midwestern (Glendale)

Interviews: NAU (2/22), Midwestern (Declined)

Rejections: N/A

Acceptances: NAU, University of Washington

Attending: NAU Phoenix Biomedical Campus! 😀
 
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I waited for responses from most of my schools before posting. I applied to a lot of schools because I definitely did not think I would be quite this lucky. Thank you to all of the posters in this forum; you've been a great help through this process!

Undergrad: UCLA
Major: Physiological Science
Overall GPA: 3.49 (3.5 after academic update)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.44
GRE: V164 Q162 AW5.0

Extra-curriculars: 2 years of molecular bio/pharmacology research (one publication), volunteering at a homeless shelter for mentally-ill women, volunteering in the blind center at VA hospital, worked in an MD's office

Observation hours: over 500 hours at 2 different outpatient clinics

Applied to: 13 schools :X

Interviews: Drexel (10/19), Mayo (12/7), Samuel Merritt (2/2), Regis (2/4), UCSF/SFSU (2/9), NAU (2/23, declined), Western U (declined)

Rejections: -n/a-
Waitlist: UIC, Samuel Merritt #5, Chapman
Acceptances: UPitt, Drexel, USC, Mayo, UPS, Regis, UCSF/SFSU, CSUN

Attending: UCSF/SFSU! :soexcited:
 
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I too wanted to wait and give some folks hope that a 4.0 and perfect GRE isn't necessary (though it helps) to get in to PT school. I have good "life experiences" in jobs and volunteering that are non-PT related, but have taken everything and applied it towards how it will help me become a better PT. I also love the profession and believe it showed in my interviews. Good luck everybody!
 
Long time stalker of this forum, but finally posting my stats. I hope this encourages some folks. You don't need an amazingly high GRE or thousands of hours of experience. Your essay will reflect the passion you have for this field!

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University: San Diego State University
Major: Kinesiology emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy
Overall GPA: 3.61
Pre-Req GPA: 3.85
GRE: 149V 152Q 4.5AW

Extra-Curric: Kinda lazy to break it down but 220 hours of inpatient/outpatient ortho, peds, cardiac-rehab. Lots of PT experience with amputees. I was also a TA for numerous kinesiology classes at SDSU. I did research under graduate students and a professor in exercise physiology. I am an avid marathon/triathlon athlete. I am also attaining my BS Kinesiology in a total of 3 years (graduating this May, woo!).

Applied: CSU Sac, CSU Fresno, CSU Northridge, SDSU, Chapman, UNLV.

Acceptances: Chapman (2/19) - declining, SDSU (2/22)

Rejections: UNLV, CSU Fresno (They required a motor development course and I had a motor 'learning' course so they said it won't count..... Most troublesome school I've applied to. Required many supplemental things from me and whenever I asked to make sure my pre-reqs were aligned they said yes, only to find out a hundred dollars later that they'll say my pre-reqs were wrong 👎).

Interviews: CSUS (3/9) - declining

Haven't heard back from CSUN yet but no longer necessary cause I'm going back to SDSU 😛 reason for which choosing this over Chapman is because I already have a lot of resources and close faculty since SDSU is where I did my undergrad - Also as a dependent of the military they will be paying for my entire grad school tuition! Free grad school tuition..Can't beat that! Very blessed. Can't wait to meet classmates and start school in the fall!
 
Final Update...

Utah Valley University
Exercise Science
CumGPA: 3.6
PreReq GPA: 3.58
GRE: 152Q,149V, 4.5A

Extra-Curric: 4 year varsity cross country and track, elementary school volunteer, church mission, several service/volunteer projects.

Volunteer: 190 hrs Outpatient & 90 hrs home health/geriatrics

Applied: Utah, RMUoHP, Univ of Pacific, Idaho State, AT Still, NAU, GVSU, Franklin Pierce-AZ, Pacific Univ.

Interviews: AT Still (12/14), Utah (2/7&8), RMUoHP (2/8), UoPacific (2/22)(declined)...,

Rejections: NAU, GVSU, Pacific U (OR),

Acceptances: AT Still (12/17) University of Utah (2/19) RMUoHP (2/21) Idaho State (3/7)

Attending: University of Utah!!!!🙂
 
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University: Mizzou
Major: health sciences
Overall GPA: 3.71
Pre-Req GPA: 3.70
GRE: combined 301 and 4 on writing

Extra-Curric: student athletic trainer with the university of missouri football team

Volunteer: 50 hours of observation and a variety of different volunteer hours

Acceptances: MIZZOU!!

good luck to everyone
 
it's the finaaaaal update da da da duuuun da da da da dun!! lol

Well my stats are in the bottom. I got rejected from my top choice, NAU, but will be attending my 2nd choice Midwestern-glendale. Excited to have the process done and beyond thrilled to move on and get pt school started! :soexcited:
 
Hey ADH28,

You have just given me hope for GRAD SCHOOL!! do you mind if I messege you and ask you a few questions about classes you did in your undergrad?? i see that you did it at HSU and i am a student here!!
 
James Madison University
Major: Kinesiology (Exercise Science concentration)
Minor: Biology
Cum. GPA: 3.56 (3.48 PTCAS)
PreReq GPA: Not sure I believe 3.03 according to PTCAS
GRE: 156 Q,151 V, 4.5 A

Extra-Curric: Member of PEK (professional kinesiology fraternity), research assistant (2 semesters), writer for a bi-monthly University health publication (1 semester), biomechanics lab TA, club secretary, internship with a local college's AT staff, study abroad in Japan (5 weeks), worked a job during junior year and over the summers, and other volunteer activities.

Observation: 1000+ hours outpatient ortho (current job as a tech), 130 additional hours @ 2 outpatient ortho locations, 8 hours @ outpatient neuro.

Applied: Shenandoah, Miami, UNC-Chapel Hill, South Carolina, East Carolina, VCU, Southern California, George Washington, Marymount, & Hampton

Interviews: GW (12/8), Shenandoah (12/18), Miami (2/1), & Marymount (2/2-declined)

Rejections: UNC, South Carolina, & ECU

Wait-List/Alternate: Shenandoah, Miami, & Southern California

Haven't Heard Yet: VCU & Hampton.

Acceptances: GW (12/20)

Attending: 99% sure I will attend GW 🙂
 
B1990 said:
Hey ADH28,

You have just given me hope for GRAD SCHOOL!! do you mind if I messege you and ask you a few questions about classes you did in your undergrad?? i see that you did it at HSU and i am a student here!!
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Hey B1990, ya go ahead and PM me with questions. I have done all of my schooling at Humboldt so know the process pretty well.
 
Update 2/28/13
University: UC Santa Cruz
Major: Anthropology
Overall GPA: 3.83
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
Post-Bacc GPA: 3.93

Extra-Curriculars: Holistic health counseling workshops, Pacifica Gardens, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Employment: Massage Envy, Radiant Health Holistics (self-employed)

Observation Hours: 350+ total in Orthopedics (130+), pediatrics (60+), Acute (40+), Sub-acute (40+), SNF (40+)

Interviews: Mayo School of Health Sciences, UCSF/SFSU, Northern Arizona University, Univ. of Montana (declined), Pacific University (declined), CSU Fresno (declined)

Acceptances: Mayo School of Health Sciences (declined due to cost🙁), UCSF/SFSU, Univ. Puget Sound (declined)

Waitlist: Northern Arizona University, Univ. of Washington (declined)

Rejections: LSU
 
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University: University of Oregon
Major: Human Physiology
Minor: Music
Overall GPA: 3.57 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.27 (PTCAS)
GRE: 144 V, 146 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Department of Human Physiology Peer Adviser, Vietnamese Student Association Exec Member, Pre-Health Service Club, Peer Health Promotion Intern, MAPS Exec Member, Wushu, Sacred Heart Hospital, OMAS/CMAE volunteer

Observation: 88 ortho outpatient, 12 inpatient, 5 neuro, 10 geriatrics, 8 peds

Applying: LIU, Shenandoah, Dominican, Azusa, Western U, Quinnipiac, UMB, GWU, University of Scranton, Rosalind Franklin

Interviews: Shenandoah (12/16), Western U (2/22), Quinnipiac (3/8-declined), Dominican (declined), LIU (4/9-declined)
Rejections: Shenandoah, UMB, GWU, Scranton, Rosalind
Acceptances: Western University of Health Sciences!!!!!!
 
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University: University of Central Florida
Major: Health Sciences Pre-clinical
PTCAS GPA: 3.80
PTCAS Prereq GPA: 3.65
GRE: 155v 155q 4.0aw

Extra-Curric: UCF club water polo, UPTA, food pantry volunteer, anatomy TA

Volunteer: 150 hours of various outpatient (sports, geriatric, ortho)

Applying: UCF, UNF, St. Augustine, USF, nova, UM, FGCU

Interviews: UCF, UNF, St. Augustine (declined), UM

Rejections: none

Wait list: UNF

Acceptances: UCF (attending), USF, nova, UM, FGCU
 
University: Campbellsville University
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.4 (PTCAS)
Pre-req GPA: 3.1 (PTCAS)
GRE: 152 v, 153 q, 3 aw

Observation: 230 hours in various settings
Applied: Georgia State, Mercer
Rejections: Georgia State, Mercer
 
Arizona State University
Major: Kinesiology
Minor: Psychology
Cum. GPA: 3.63
PreReq GPA: 3.84
GRE: 157 Q,158 V, 3.5 A

Extra-Curric: Co-founder of Rock Against Hunger, a non-profit organization that raffles music memorabilia (Flogging Molly, Killswitch Engage, Authority Zero, Dropkick Murphys, Alkaline Trio, Frank Turner, Taking Back Sunday, The Dirty Heads...to name a few) to benefit the hungry. worked as a location manager for a major car rental corporation (was told this is a huge plus), compete nationally in Brazilian jiu jitsu, volunteered as an assistant coach for a jiu jitsu team.

Observation: 1600+ hours outpatient neuro/ortho/geriatric (current job as a tech),

Applied: NAU, CSUN, Nova Southeastern, Chapman, AT Still AZ, Old Dominion

Interviews: NAU (2/22)

Rejections: Old Dominion

Wait-List/Alternate: NAU (#29)

Acceptances: CSUN
 
College: Korea University (Class of 2012)
Major: Physical Therapy (Bachelor of Health Science)
cumulative GPA: 3.72 (179 credits evaluated by WES) - there're no retakes and all the courses taken in the undergraduate are B or B above.
pre-requisite GPA: 3.66~3.75 (it varies school by school)
GRE: Verbal-152 Quant-165 AW-3.0
Observation Hours: > 640 University Hospital, Sports Clinics, Orthopedic Clinics
Extra Curricular Activity: Serving for US Army(Cavalry Scout as a KATUSA soldier for two years), a participant of UN Millenium Development Goal projects(promotion of Universial Education), Translator in Korea Tourism Organization and Haidong Gumdo Federation. etc.

Date of PTCAS e-submission:10/31/2012

Applied: California State University(Northridge), Mount St Mary's College, University of Florida, University of Southern California, Arcadia University, Chapman University, University of the Pacific, Stony Brook University, Nova Southeastern University, New York University, Temple University, University of Vermont, Touro College(Manhattan, Bayshore), Long Island University

Interview: Stony Brook University

Rejections: University of the Pacific(1/11), Nova Southeastern University(1/29), New York University(1/30), Arcadia University(2/15), Stony Brook University(3/1), University of Florida(3/4), Temple University(3/18)

Waitlists: Mount St Mary's College(12/7)

Acceptances: Touro College - Manhattan(1/29), University of Vermont(2/20)

After the rejections stacking up, I realized that it's quite a challenge for international applicants to get into entry-level Doctor of Physical therapy program. I am still waiting for the response from half of schools I applied to, and this waiting process has drained me out. Fortunately, I received the admission from two schools, which is better than nothing. I'm eagerly looking forward to starting PT program in this summer!
 
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FINAL DECISION 🙂

Overall GPA: 3.67
Prereq GPA: 4.00
GRE: V:161 Q:158 AW:5.5

Observation: 200+ hours in three settings: inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, and sports
Four letters of rec: one chem prof and three PTs

Extra: Non-trad student in my thirties, have had own business as a bodyworker since 2007, teach movement awareness classes for adults with chronic conditions who want to remain mobile and improve function; worked several years in nonprofit management; lots of volunteer experience in US and abroad

Applied: NAU Flagstaff, CSU Northridge, TWU Dallas
Interviews: NAU (2/22)
Accepted: NAU Flagstaff, CSU Northridge, TWU Dallas (early decision, non-PTCAS so non-binding)

Attending: Texas Woman's University, Dallas!!! :claps::woot::biglove::clap:
 
Congrats on getting accepted to NAU. Curious as to what made you ultimately decide TWU...
 
gregbollox said:
Arizona State University
Major: Kinesiology
Minor: Psychology
Cum. GPA: 3.63
PreReq GPA: 3.84
GRE: 157 Q,158 V, 3.5 A

Extra-Curric: Co-founder of Rock Against Hunger, a non-profit organization that raffles music memorabilia (Flogging Molly, Killswitch Engage, Authority Zero, Dropkick Murphys, Alkaline Trio, Frank Turner, Taking Back Sunday, The Dirty Heads...to name a few) to benefit the hungry. worked as a location manager for a major car rental corporation (was told this is a huge plus), compete nationally in Brazilian jiu jitsu, volunteered as an assistant coach for a jiu jitsu team.

Observation: 1600+ hours outpatient neuro/ortho/geriatric (current job as a tech),

Applied: NAU, CSUN, Nova Southeastern, Chapman, AT Still AZ, Old Dominion

Interviews: NAU (2/22)

Rejections: Old Dominion

Wait-List/Alternate: NAU (#29)

Acceptances: CSUN
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Hey go Devils!! lol
 
Alex123 said:
College: Korea University (Class of 2012)
Major: Physical Therapy (Bachelor of Health Science)
cumulative GPA: 3.72 (179 credits evaluated by WES) - there're no retakes and all the courses taken in the undergraduate are B or B above.
pre-requisite GPA: 3.66~3.75 (it varies school by school)
GRE: Verbal-152 Quant-165 AW-3.0
Observation Hours: > 640 University Hospital, Sports Clinics, Orthopedic Clinics
Extra Curricular Activity: Serving for US Army(Cavalry Scout as a KATUSA soldier for two years), a participant of UN Millenium Development Goal projects(promotion of Universial Education), Translator in Korea Tourism Organization and Haidong Gumdo Federation. etc.

Date of PTCAS e-submission:10/31/2012

Applied: California State University(Northridge), Mount St Mary's College, University of Florida, University of Southern California, Arcadia University, Chapman University, University of the Pacific, Stony Brook University, Nova Southeastern University, New York University, Temple University, University of Vermont, Touro College(Manhattan, Bayshore), Long Island University

Interview: Stony Brook University

Rejections: University of the Pacific(1/11), Nova Southeastern University(1/29), New York University(1/30), Arcadia University(2/15), Stony Brook University(3/1)

Waitlists: Mount St Mary's College(12/7)

Acceptances: Touro College - Manhattan(1/29), University of Vermont(2/20)

After the rejections stacking up, I realized that it's quite a challenge for international applicants to get into entry-level Doctor of Physical therapy program. I am still waiting for the response from half of schools I applied to, and this waiting process has drained me out. Fortunately, I received the admission from two schools, which is better than nothing. I'm eagerly looking forward to starting PT program in this summer!
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Good luck for you!
 
Jazzer said:
Congrats on getting accepted to NAU. Curious as to what made you ultimately decide TWU...
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It was a really tough decision between two great programs, but TWU ended up being a better fit for my situation. Both programs have an outstanding faculty and student body, but TWU has lower tuition, nicer facilities, a higher NPTE pass rate and graduation rate, and is in a city with a lower cost of living and where my husband will be able to find a better job. On top of that, I liked TWU's curriculum better than NAU's (more focus on research, and clinicals spread throughout the program).
 
I hear you on the tuition - definitely a big plus. I'll see you out there!
 
***Update***

University: Pepperdine University
Major: Sports Medicine
GPA: 3.74 (3.77 after academic update)
Pre-req: 3.71 (3.76)
GRE: 155 V, 159 Q, 4.0 AW

Hours: 127 outpatient, 113 inpatient

Applied: CSULB, CSUN, Western U, USC, Chapman, Mt St Mary's, Arcadia, Drexel, Temple, Boston U, Belmont

Interviews: Belmont (11/30), Western (declined), Drexel (waitlisted)

Rejected:

Waitlisted: Mt St Mary's

Accepted: Belmont, CSULB, USC, Arcadia, Boston U, Chapman, CSUN

Attending: USC
 
Alex123 said:
College: Korea University (Class of 2012)
Major: Physical Therapy (Bachelor of Health Science)
cumulative GPA: 3.72 (179 credits evaluated by WES) - there're no retakes and all the courses taken in the undergraduate are B or B above.
pre-requisite GPA: 3.66~3.75 (it varies school by school)
GRE: Verbal-152 Quant-165 AW-3.0
Observation Hours: > 640 University Hospital, Sports Clinics, Orthopedic Clinics
Extra Curricular Activity: Serving for US Army(Cavalry Scout as a KATUSA soldier for two years), a participant of UN Millenium Development Goal projects(promotion of Universial Education), Translator in Korea Tourism Organization and Haidong Gumdo Federation. etc.

Date of PTCAS e-submission:10/31/2012

Applied: California State University(Northridge), Mount St Mary's College, University of Florida, University of Southern California, Arcadia University, Chapman University, University of the Pacific, Stony Brook University, Nova Southeastern University, New York University, Temple University, University of Vermont, Touro College(Manhattan, Bayshore), Long Island University

Interview: Stony Brook University

Rejections: University of the Pacific(1/11), Nova Southeastern University(1/29), New York University(1/30), Arcadia University(2/15), Stony Brook University(3/1)

Waitlists: Mount St Mary's College(12/7)

Acceptances: Touro College - Manhattan(1/29), University of Vermont(2/20)

After the rejections stacking up, I realized that it's quite a challenge for international applicants to get into entry-level Doctor of Physical therapy program. I am still waiting for the response from half of schools I applied to, and this waiting process has drained me out. Fortunately, I received the admission from two schools, which is better than nothing. I'm eagerly looking forward to starting PT program in this summer!
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Actually you can apply T-DPT like NYU if you have bachelor degree in Korea. I just got admission from NYU. I am also an international student from Taiwan. You can message me if you have any question
 
*UPDATE*

University: California State University of Long Beach
Major: Studio Art - Photography
Overall GPA: 2.9 (PTCAS) 3.1 (Highest grade)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7 (PTCAS) 3.8 (Highest grade)
GRE: 145 (Q) 140 (V) 3.5 (AW) - Retaking

Extra-Curric: Assisted organizations: Urban Impact Ministries (Hurricane Katrina) Kites Global (Traveled to India, helping orphans who contracted the AIDS virus) Little Spark Mission (Traveled to Honduras and Guatemala to assist the team leader to provide an agenda to improve after school programs) Kingdom Causes Bellflower (Homeless Ministry by serving breakfast) La Mirada County (Operated a free tennis clinic to kids who could not afford lessons) Captain of Men's Tennis (College) Sunday School Teacher.

Volunteer: 221 hours Inpatient SNF (Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics) 215 Hours Outpatient (Clinical Electrophysiology, Orthopaedics, Sports)

Applied: Loma Linda University, University of Mary, Western University of Health Sciences, Arkansas State University, California State University, Sacramento, New York University, Southwest Baptist University, University of New England, University of the Incarnate Word, Azusa Pacific University (2nd cycle), University of St. Augustine (San Marcos)

Interviews: - University of Mary (3/15) , University of the Incarnate Word (1/19) , Loma Linda University (1/30) , CSU SAC (3/9)

Alternate: Loma Linda University (2/6) , Southwest Baptist University (3/5)

Rejections: - University of New England , University of St. Augustine , New York University , Arkansas State University

Acceptances: - University of the Incarnate Word

Ahhhh! I want to stay in California. Good luck to all!
 
*Update*

University: Central Washington
Major: Clinical Physiology Minor: Athletic Training
Overall GPA: 3.32
Pre-Req GPA: 3.32 - 3.68 (depending on school)
GRE: V: 140 Q: 151 A: 4.0

Extra-Curric: CSCS, Exercise Science Club

Volunteer: 2000hrs outpatient / wellness, 500 more planned

Applied 11/1 via PTCAS: George Fox, U of Washington, U of Mary, U of New Mexico, U of New England, Touro U Nevada, Midwestern Glendale, Nova Southeastern

Acceptances: George Fox U

Rejections: UW, UNM

Wait list: Touro U Nevada, NOVA SouthEastern

Interviews: George Fox U (2/8), U of Mary (3/15) (declined), Midwestern-Glendale (4/5) (Declined)

Attending: George Fox University

*Declined U of Mary due to location and Midwesten due to cost
 
Hello everyone. Lurked here for a while, first time posting. This will be a 2nd career for me.

University: Bentley University
Major: B.S. Marketing
Overall GPA: 3.22 (PTCAS calculation)
Science GPA: 3.79 (PTCAS calculation)
Pre Req GPA: 3.74 self reported - still working on two.
GRE: 1st time: V: 157, Q:145 A: 4.0
2nd time: V: 158, Q: 143 A: 4.0

Observation: 22 hours Outpatient, 38 Inpatient acute rehab

Applied: NAU, Georgia State, UMass Lowell, Univ Missouri, Hampton, VCU, MGH, BU, Winston Salem

Interviews: Waitlisted for interview at GSU
Rejections: NAU, GSU, UMass, Univ Missouri, VCU, MGH, BU
Acceptances: Waiting (scared - it isn't looking good!)
 
gregbollox said:
Yeah, congrats on your acceptances!
Was wondering what made you decide to go to a school that hasn't received accreditation over AT Still?
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thanks and you too! I felt the MWU program fit me better. I liked the labs better and generally just felt more comfortable there. It has a nice campus 'homey' feel that appealed to me. I have no qualms about them not being accredited. It will happen, and in the off chance that it doesn't there's an agreement in place to send students to at still or the other midwestern campus.
 
University: Eastern Washington University
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.85 (PTCAS)
Prereq GPA: 3.98 (PTCAS)
GRE: V: 151, Q: 156, A: 5.0

Observations: 75 hours Outpatient, 40 hours Inpatient acute rehab, 25 hours assisted living, 10 hours home health. (Variety is your best friend!)

Applied: EWU, Franklin Pierce (Goodyear), Midwestern, NAU, Pacific, Regis, St. Catherine, U of M, UPS, UW

Interviews: Pacific, Regis, U of M, NAU, Midwestern (did not attend all of them obviously)
Waitlist: UPS, UW
Acceptances: EWU, Franklin Pierce, St. Catherine
Attending: EWU!!!! 😀

I hope this helps!
 
University: University of South Florida
Major: Biomedical Science
Minor: Psychology

Overall GPA: 3.57
Upper-Division: 3.64
Pre-Req: 3.68

Observations: 100 Inpatient; 21 Pediatric; 60 Outpatient

Applied to: USF, UCF, UNF, UF

Interviews: UCF (1/11); UNF (2/9)

ACCEPTED: USF, UNF, UCF
 
University:ASU
Major:Communication
Overall GPA: 3.65
Pre-Req GPA: 3.88
GRE: V: 147 Q: 153 A: 4.0

Extra-Curric:Barack Obama Mentor Program through ASU, amateur skateboarder, worked through school

Volunteer:75 Ortho 50 Peds 10 Acute 20 Neurological

Applied: NAU, Midwestern Glendale

Acceptances:Midwestern Glendale:clap::soexcited:

Rejections:N/A

Interviews: Midwestern 2/22[/QUOTE]
 
University: Tennessee Tech
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.6
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5
Final 75 hours: 3.8
GRE: 153 V, 156 Q, 4 AW

Extra-Curric: cross country team captain, dean's list/honor roll, SAAC representative, volunteer HS track coach, part-time employee at running store

Applied: Elon, UTC, UTHSC, NAU, VCU, UF, Belmont, UF, Elon, Duke

Volunteer: 120 outpatient, 20 extended care, 20 acute, 4 school

Acceptances:Elon!

Rejections: UTHSC, Belmont, VCU, NAU

Interviews: UTHSC, Belmont, Elon

Waitlists: UTC
 
University: Hofstra University
Major: Dance Education
Overall GPA: 3.83
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9
GRE: 151 V 154 Q 4.5 W

Extra-Curric: PT Aide Outpatient~950 hours; TA for Kinesiology, AHRC (dance class for physically and mentally challenged adults), Dance teacher at three studios, tutor for HU (too many couses to list), Danceworks (student run performance club), MoVoM Eboard Member (Dance Department club), Substitute Teacher, Certified to teach in NY Public Schools K-12

Volunteer: Observed Inpatient- 28 hours; Observed Pedi- 30 hours

Applied: NAU, UF, UMiami, Duke

Acceptances: NAU- Phoenix

Waitlist: UMiami

Rejections: none

Interviews: UMiami (2/1), NAU (2/23)

Bummed about UMiami but excited to probably be going to NAU!:soexcited:
 
CatGrace777 said:
University: Hofstra University
Major: Dance Education
Overall GPA: 3.83
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9
GRE: 151 V 154 Q 4.5 W

Extra-Curric: PT Aide Outpatient~950 hours; TA for Kinesiology, AHRC (dance class for physically and mentally challenged adults), Dance teacher at three studios, tutor for HU (too many couses to list), Danceworks (student run performance club), MoVoM Eboard Member (Dance Department club), Substitute Teacher, Certified to teach in NY Public Schools K-12

Volunteer: Observed Inpatient- 28 hours; Observed Pedi- 30 hours

Applied: NAU, UF, UMiami, Duke

Acceptances: NAU- Phoenix

Waitlist: UMiami

Rejections: none

Interviews: UMiami (2/1), NAU (2/23)

Bummed about UMiami but excited to probably be going to NAU!:soexcited:
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you had under 60 hours of observation and got in to NAU?? I'm just curious because it said on PTCAS that their minimum was 100. I had like 110 and one of the reasons they rejected me was because I didn't have enough observation hours...😕 But congrats it's an awesome school.
 
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