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Update

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Major: Biology
cGPA: 3.39 (PTCAS)
GRE: 157V 152Q 4AW
Observation: 150 Outpatient (Ortho), 25 Inpatient

Applied: Drexel, Rutgers (south), Jefferson, Temple
Interviews: Drexel (12/13), Rutgers (1/7)
Acceptances: Drexel, Rutgers (south)
Rejections:
 
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UPDATE! **

Major: Health Administration
Cum GPA: 3.55
Science GPA: 3.45
GRE: 152V 151Q 5.0 AW

PTCAS Submitted: August 22nd, 2013

Observation: 120 outpatient (40 with PT in Barcelona), 50 acute, 40 Occupational Health, 10 aquatics
Work experience: University Ambassador, University Photographer, President of Health Admin student society

Applied: Arcadia, Drexel, Temple, GWU, Jefferson, Rutgers-Stratford, UMD-Baltimore
Interviews: Temple (10/11), UMD-Baltimore (Declined), Drexel (12/6), Rutgers (1/7), GWU (1/12, but declined)
Wait-listed: Drexel (1/2)
Rejected: n/a
Accepted: Arcadia [with scholarship] (12/21), Temple (10/28), Rutgers-Stratford (1/22)
Attending: :nailbiting:


Anyone hear from Jefferson yet? Really getting nervous since that's the only school I haven't heard back from. They told me they would notify me late January, but notify me about what? An interview? I can't wait since that's one of my top choices! :O
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Jefferson emailed me today for an interview. Not sure if you heard back yet or not.
 
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Update: Another wait-list
Major: Exercise Physiology
Cum GPA: 3.12
Pre-requisite GPA: 3.37
GRE: 151 V 148 Q 3.5 AW

Applied: Rutgers-Newark, WVU, Shenandoah, Miami, New England, Marymount, Nova Southeastern, LIU Brooklyn, Wheeling Jesuit, Thomas Jefferson, Chatham
Interviews: Chatham, Rutgers, Shenandoah, Wheeling
Wait-list: Chatham, Rutgers, Nova, WVU, Shenandoah, Wheeling Jesuit
Rejections: Marymount
Acceptances:

all hope is basically lost at this point lol
 
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Update: Another wait-list
Major: Exercise Physiology
Cum GPA: 3.12
Pre-requisite GPA: 3.37
GRE: 151 V 148 Q 3.5 AW

Applied: Rutgers-Newark, WVU, Shenandoah, Miami, New England, Marymount, Nova Southeastern, LIU Brooklyn, Wheeling Jesuit, Thomas Jefferson, Chatham
Interviews: Chatham, Rutgers, Shenandoah, Wheeling
Wait-list: Chatham, Rutgers, Nova, WVU, Shenandoah, Wheeling Jesuit
Rejections: Marymount
Acceptances

all hope is basically lost at this point lol
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Don't lose hope... some people are in situations where they are holding their seat at one school because they're waitlisted at their top choice! At least you were not rejected! There is still time. Now we just anxiously wait until April for people to make their final decisions...ah!
 
eatbroccoli said:
Don't lose hope... some people are in situations where they are holding their seat at one school because they're waitlisted at their top choice! At least you were not rejected! There is still time. Now we just anxiously wait until April for people to make their final decisions...ah!
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Thanks for your support. I know that it isn't completely over yet, but the fact that I've been wait-listed at so many schools just makes me feel unqualified. I thought I did very well at the interviews, but apparently it wasn't enough to get me accepted. And there's so many people on these waiting lists so who knows how close I am. I guess all I can do is just hope for the best at this point. Best of luck to you!
 
MikeB4DPT said:
Has anyone heard from USF or Florida Gulf Coast!?
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Florida Gulf Coast sent a confirmation email confirming the receipt of my application, but that's all I've heard from them. I haven't received anything from USF, not even a confirmation that they received my application. Guess it's a waiting game...
 
UPDATE:
Undergrad: Colorado College
Major: Fine Arts
Cum GPA: 3.67
Prereq GPA: 4.0 (My prereqs were all post-bacc)
GRE: 153 Q, 161 V, 4.0 AW
Volunteer hours: 200 combined, Pediatric, Ortho, Industrial Health
Extra Curricular: Division I athletics, Youth Soccer Coach, Spanish Language Skills, NHRP (national hispanic recognition program) Scholar Finalist
Work Experience: 2 years in special education for public school - personal aid to physically disabled students

Applied (PTCAS Submitted): University of New Mexico
Interviews: skipped
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
Accepted: University of New Mexico

I actually got a call saying I scored so high on their overall application I got to bypass the interview and earned a spot! Going to wait for the snail mail package and get to do a tour of campus with a current student. So pumped!
 
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Florida Gulf Coast sent a confirmation email confirming the receipt of my application, but that's all I've heard from them. I haven't received anything from USF, not even a confirmation that they received my application. Guess it's a waiting game...
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I was told Mid to Late January for responses from Gulf Coast, but there isn't much January left for that to happen. :nailbiting:
 
Undergrad: Georgia College & State University
Graduated in June 2011
Major: Psychology
Cum GPA: 3.14
Pre-req GPA: 3.7 (with highest) 3.3 (averaged)
GRE: 154 Quant, 150 Verbal, 4.0 Writing
Volunteer hours: 300 inpatient, 50 outpatient
I also work as a physical therapy aid in inpatient rehab.

Applied: Armstrong Atlantic, Mercer, Georgia Regents, Nova Southeastern, Wheeling Jesuit, Marymount, Univ of New England, Midwestern (Glendale).
Interviews: Georgia Regents, Wheeling Jesuit, Marymount (declined)
Accepted: Wheeling Jesuit
Waitlisted: Georgia Regents
 
**UPDATE** Rejection
University: Florida Atlantic University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.02( PTCAS) 3.6 (Highest)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.53 ( No retakes)
GRE: 151 V 151 Q 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, D.A.R.E, A.A

Volunteer:
206 hours total..Outpatient, Acute Care, two different skilled nursing facilities

Applied: University Of Miami, Nova, FIU, Boston University, University of New England, MGH, Western University, UNC, Lynchburg College, Armstrong Atlantic, Emory, Midwestern U, Touro NV, Long Island U,

Acceptances:Touro Nevada(10/4/13) Nova Ft Lauderdale (11/4/12)

Rejections: Western University CA , Midwestern Glendale, MGH, Emory, Boston U

Interviews:Midwestern Glendale 10/25 ,Nova(phone) 10/15, UNC Chapel Hill(Declined), U Miami 1/31
FIU 2/8
Not the strongest app, but hopefully I casted a wide enough net to make it in this cycle! Good Luck to everybody!!!!
 
**update**


Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry, Psychology
Overall GPA: 2.99-3.0 (non PTCAS)
Pre-req GPA: ~3.2 (non PTCAS)
GRE: 151 V, 157 Q, 4.5 AW

Observation: 190 hours Inpatient, 250+ Outpatient
Extracurricular: college chess club; college bike club; 2 years tap dance/ballroom; 4A high school cross country coach; climbing for cancer events; youth sunday school teacher; USBC member, competitive bowling; numerous marathons, half marathons and 5Ks; 2 year mission in Honduras (taught english, service projects, interpreter for sonrisas para Honduras, etc); etc

Applied: Mayo, NAU, UNM, RMUHP, UNLV, UMontana, Midwestern, UW, ATStill,
Interviews: UNM
Wait listed: WU, UNLV
Rejections: NAU, mayo
Accepted:
 
Update: First acceptance

University: UCF
Major: Health Science-Pre Clinical
CumGPA: 3.37(PTCAS)
Prereq GPA: 3.33(PTCAS)
Upper div. GPA: 3.88
GRE: 147V 152Q 4.0W
Observation: 90outpatient, 60inpatient, 10 Pediatric, 400+outpatient PT aide
Applying: FIU, Nova, UF, Clarkson U, USF

Wait listed: NOVA
Acceptances: Clarkson U(1/29)

Still hoping to get into one of the FL schools!
 
pali91 said:
Augustana College
BA Biology
minor in psychology

cum gpa: 3.7
pre-req gpa: 3.77
GRE: 150 Q 150 V 4.0 W

Observation: 100+ hours outpatient, rehab, pediatric, geriatric

study abroad: medical service trip in Nicaragua (worked with PTs)

Internship: working with PT in Jordan

extra curriculars/other: founder and president of a cultural group, lots of volunteer hours, member in many biology based groups, worked in a pediatric office (scribe and front desk)

applied: Washington University, indiana, Uni of Iowa, St. ambrose, Midwestern downers grove, Des Moines University, UIC, Rosalind Franklin

Rejected: none
Waitlisted: St. ambrose, Rosalind Franklin, UIC
Accepted: Washington University, Des Moines, Midwestern
have not heard back yet from Uni of Iowa
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Are you planning on attending Washington University? My application is being reviewed on Monday, so I'm hoping for the best! How long did it take you to hear from them after your review date?
 
***Wait list and interview***
University: Idaho State University, 2008 (most prerequisites completed at Brigham Young University - Idaho)
Major: English
Overall PTCAS GPA: 3.57
PTCAS Pre-Req GPA: 3.81
Post-Bachelor GPA: 4.00
GRE: 154 (V), 155 (Q), 4.5 (AW)

Observation hours: 130 total: 50 Private Outpatient Clinic, 40 Hospital Inpatient, 32 VA Hospital Outpatient, 8 Pediatrics
Extracurricular: Pre-PT/OT Association, Multiple fund raising event volunteer/coordinator, Chess Club, Literary Association, English Undergraduate Committee

Applied: Baylor, EWU, NAU, ISU
Interviews: Baylor (01/29)
Rejected: NAU (1/17)
Waitlisted: EWU (1/31)
Accepted: N/A
 
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University: University of Montana
Major: Resource Conservation, minor in wilderness studies
Overall GPA: 3.55
Pre-req GPA: 3.61
Post-bacc GPA: 3.85
GRE: 1st- Q 154, V 162, AW 4.5; 2nd- Q 159 V 164 AW 4.0


Extra-Curric: A&P lab TA, canoe guide, 5 years as research assistant

Observation: 2000+ rehab aide acute care (level 1 trauma center), 160 outpatient ortho, 30 skilled nursing, ~20 outpatient peds, 7 inpatient rehab

Applied: CU Denver, NAU, TWU, UTHSCSA, Regis, URI, WCU
Acceptances: TWU, UTHSCSA, WCU, CU Denver
Rejections: NAU
Interviews: URI (declined), WCU (12/14), UTHSCSA (12/12), UC Denver (1/25), Regis (declined)
Attending: CU Denver!!!
 
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University of California, San Diego
Major: Neuroscience/Physiology
Cum GPA: 3.14
Prereq GPA: 3.11
PostBac GPA: 4.00
GRE: 162Q, 161V, 5.0AW
153 outpatient hours at site A, 52 inpatient hours at site B, 150 outpatient hours at site B
Currently working as a quality control engineer for a TV monitor company (so relevant, ha)
EC: ESL teacher, private high school subjects/GRE tutor, COPE healthcare program intern (300 hours), 2 x Tough Mudder participant, OCA Los Angeles campaigner, Be The Match volunteer, cat shelter volunteer. I'm really all over the place on this one.

Applied: Western U, USC, URI, Chapman, SDSU, CSULB, University of Washington, Samuel Merritt, UCSF/SFSU, UTSW, Arcadia
Interviews: URI, Samuel Merritt
Rejected: UTSW, Samuel Merritt
Waitlisted: N/A
Accepted: N/A

My low GPA just can't compete, and there's no realistic way to raise it either with how impacted the JCs/CCs are in California. I'm thinking to throw in the towel for this application cycle and once again try to bolster the other parts of my application.
 
I don't think sdsu has notified anyone of decisions yet and chapman is only half full at this point....and that's a good gre score, so don't give up hope! Lol. From what I've seen, your gre and ec's could manage to make up for your low gpa!
 
situational said:
UPDATE:

University of California, San Diego
Major: Neuroscience/Physiology
Cum GPA: 3.14
Prereq GPA: 3.11
PostBac GPA: 4.00
GRE: 162Q, 161V, 5.0AW
153 outpatient hours at site A, 52 inpatient hours at site B, 150 outpatient hours at site B
Currently working as a quality control engineer for a TV monitor company (so relevant, ha)
EC: ESL teacher, private high school subjects/GRE tutor, COPE healthcare program intern (300 hours), 2 x Tough Mudder participant, OCA Los Angeles campaigner, Be The Match volunteer, cat shelter volunteer. I'm really all over the place on this one.

Applied: Western U, USC, URI, Chapman, SDSU, CSULB, University of Washington, Samuel Merritt, UCSF/SFSU, UTSW, Arcadia
Interviews: URI, Samuel Merritt
Rejected: UTSW, Samuel Merritt
Waitlisted: N/A
Accepted: N/A

My low GPA just can't compete, and there's no realistic way to raise it either with how impacted the JCs/CCs are in California. I'm thinking to throw in the towel for this application cycle and once again try to bolster the other parts of my application.
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I have seen a few people get in with lower GPA's. Your GRE scores are very high, you still may get in. Don't give up!!
 
UPDATES: PTCAS, Acceptance, Interview

Rollins College
Major: English
Cum GPA: 3.49(PTCAS) My profile was updated a few days ago with Fall grades
Prereq GPA: 4.00
GRE: 166 V, 156 Q, 4 AW
Observation: 50 SNF, 20 Sports, 100 Inpatient (acute care & rehab), 225 Peds Hippotherapy
EC: Volunteer with nursing unit of rehab floor, Palm Beach County Quad Rugby tournament volunteer, 5K obstacle courses, worked full time with taking prereqs.

Applied (PTCAS Submitted 10/20): UF, USF, UNF, FIU, UFGC, Nova (Full-time and hybrid), Southwestern Baptist, Wheeling Jesuit University
Interviews: FIU (11/12), UNF (2/15)
Rejected: N/A, Wheeling Jesuit University (Declined)
Waitlisted: N/A
Accepted: FIU, Southwest Baptist, UF

Not a fan of FIU or UF class sizes at around 70, but being a Gator is tempting. Hopefully I hear from Gulf Coast soon.
 
Undergrad: Greensboro College
Major: exercise science
Cumulative GPA: 3.48
PreReq GPA: 3.32
GRE: 152V/ 146Q / 4.0 W
Hours: outpatient- 215 (19o in one, 25 in other); 35 in elementary school, 55 at Walter Reed National military medical center
Extra: DIII softball all 4 years

Applied: VCU, Shenandoah, Lynchburg college, Marymount, ODU, Mary Baldwin, Hampton
Interviews: Shenandoah (12/17), Mary Baldwin (1/10)
Rejected: Marymount
Wait listed: Mary Baldwin
Accepted: Shenandoah!

Attending Shenandoah! Although still waiting to hear back from VCU.
 
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University: John Carroll University
Major: Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.66
Prerequisite GPA: 3.37
GRE: V 148, Q 153, W 4
Observation Hours: 105 (Inpatient/Outpatient)
Extracurriculars/Work: Recreation Supervisor, Writing Center Consultant, Student Athletic Trainer

Applied: Chatham, Regis, Tennessee at Chattanooga, Nazareth, NYU, Duke, Marymount
Interviews: Chatham (11/16), Regis (1/24), Marymount (2/1)
Wait-listed: Chatham, Tennessee at Chattanooga, Regis
Rejected: Nazareth
Accepted:
 
Undergrad: University of South Florida
Major: Exercise Science
Prereq GPA: 3.7
Overall GPA: 3.66
Upper Division: 3.8

Applied: USF
Wait-listed: USF
Rejected:
Accepted:
 
livelaughlovePT said:
Undergrad: University of South Florida
Major: Exercise Science
Prereq GPA: 3.7
Overall GPA: 3.66
Upper Division: 3.8

Applied: USF
Wait-listed: USF
Rejected:
Accepted:
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Damn, you only applied to one school? Best of luck, hope you get in from the waiting list!
 
Hello! I will be applying to school for the next cycle, but I need some opinions on my GRE score and if you would recommend I retake it with these stats:

UCLA Biochemistry
Cum GPA: 3.11
Prereq GPA: 3.51 (3.87 w/ retakes)
GRE: 155V 154Q 3.5 AW

Observation Hours: 38 Outpatient and 40 SNF (Planning to observe more settings and getting more hours)

Schools I plan to apply to: Chapman, USC, Samuel Merritt, Mount Saint Marys, UMiami, Boston University, UNLV, Touro, AT Still, Loma Linda, St. Augustine, NYU, University of Washington

I am a little concerned about my writing score. Would changing it from a 3.5 to a 4/4.5 make that much of a difference? Is it necessary to cast a wide net of schools with these stats? I hate standardized tests, but if it's necessary to retake the test, I would. I just need all the advice I can get before I prepare for this coming application process.
 
aaronlp88 said:
Hello! I will be applying to school for the next cycle, but I need some opinions on my GRE score and if you would recommend I retake it with these stats:

UCLA Biochemistry
Cum GPA: 3.11
Prereq GPA: 3.51 (3.87 w/ retakes)
GRE: 155V 154Q 3.5 AW

Observation Hours: 38 Outpatient and 40 SNF (Planning to observe more settings and getting more hours)

Schools I plan to apply to: Chapman, USC, Samuel Merritt, Mount Saint Marys, UMiami, Boston University, UNLV, Touro, AT Still, Loma Linda, St. Augustine, NYU, University of Washington

I am a little concerned about my writing score. Would changing it from a 3.5 to a 4/4.5 make that much of a difference? Is it necessary to cast a wide net of schools with these stats? I hate standardized tests, but if it's necessary to retake the test, I would. I just need all the advice I can get before I prepare for this coming application process.
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I would retake it to get a 4.5. The verbal and quantitative are good to go, though.
 
aaronlp88 said:
Hello! I will be applying to school for the next cycle, but I need some opinions on my GRE score and if you would recommend I retake it with these stats:

UCLA Biochemistry
Cum GPA: 3.11
Prereq GPA: 3.51 (3.87 w/ retakes)
GRE: 155V 154Q 3.5 AW

Observation Hours: 38 Outpatient and 40 SNF (Planning to observe more settings and getting more hours)

Schools I plan to apply to: Chapman, USC, Samuel Merritt, Mount Saint Marys, UMiami, Boston University, UNLV, Touro, AT Still, Loma Linda, St. Augustine, NYU, University of Washington

I am a little concerned about my writing score. Would changing it from a 3.5 to a 4/4.5 make that much of a difference? Is it necessary to cast a wide net of schools with these stats? I hate standardized tests, but if it's necessary to retake the test, I would. I just need all the advice I can get before I prepare for this coming application process.
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It depends on the specific schools you are applying to. Some schools have a cut off of scores that they will accept, usually it is 150 Q, 150 V, and 4.0 AW so in that case it is in your best interest to retake and get the minimum. Other schools only look at one portion of the GRE. For example, Indiana University only looks at the verbal portion because they say that people who do well on that portion are likely to do well on the boards also, so in that case you would be on the lower end of competitive and would not need to retake unless you want to. In any case if you have the time and the $$ to retake I would do so. Any edge will help and your cum GPA is low so it will benefit your application overall to have a very strong GRE score.

Hope this helps!

-K
 
aaronlp88 said:
Hello! I will be applying to school for the next cycle, but I need some opinions on my GRE score and if you would recommend I retake it with these stats:

UCLA Biochemistry
Cum GPA: 3.11
Prereq GPA: 3.51 (3.87 w/ retakes)
GRE: 155V 154Q 3.5 AW

Observation Hours: 38 Outpatient and 40 SNF (Planning to observe more settings and getting more hours)

Schools I plan to apply to: Chapman, USC, Samuel Merritt, Mount Saint Marys, UMiami, Boston University, UNLV, Touro, AT Still, Loma Linda, St. Augustine, NYU, University of Washington

I am a little concerned about my writing score. Would changing it from a 3.5 to a 4/4.5 make that much of a difference? Is it necessary to cast a wide net of schools with these stats? I hate standardized tests, but if it's necessary to retake the test, I would. I just need all the advice I can get before I prepare for this coming application process.
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I have a low GPA, and I know personally I wish I would have realized sooner that is more important to apply to smart-choice schools rather than reach/convenient schools if you REALLY want to be a PT. Luckily you have a much higher p-GPA than me, but I would recommend applying to schools with a low average accepted GPA, and APPLY EARLY. I scored similarly to you on the Q and V parts of the GRE, but got a 4.5 on the AW. My GRE has been my saving grace when it comes to applying to schools, so you may want to consider retaking it. Hope this helps!
 
situational said:
Damn, you only applied to one school? Best of luck, hope you get in from the waiting list![/quo
Yea definitely risky but I had a great reason for doing so 🙂 But i hope I get in as well lol. Thanks for the good wishes!
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ajcp13 said:
I have a low GPA, and I know personally I wish I would have realized sooner that is more important to apply to smart-choice schools rather than reach/convenient schools if you REALLY want to be a PT. Luckily you have a much higher p-GPA than me, but I would recommend applying to schools with a low average accepted GPA, and APPLY EARLY. I scored similarly to you on the Q and V parts of the GRE, but got a 4.5 on the AW. My GRE has been my saving grace when it comes to applying to schools, so you may want to consider retaking it. Hope this helps!
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Definitely the case here. 3.14/3.11, 162/161/5.0. Unfortunately the GPA, I believe, still has a heavier bearing on the final decision. GRE is what keeps my application afloat, but I really wish I could turn back the hands of time and actually care about my classes from six years ago.
 
aaronlp88 said:
Hello! I will be applying to school for the next cycle, but I need some opinions on my GRE score and if you would recommend I retake it with these stats:

UCLA Biochemistry
Cum GPA: 3.11
Prereq GPA: 3.51 (3.87 w/ retakes)
GRE: 155V 154Q 3.5 AW

Observation Hours: 38 Outpatient and 40 SNF (Planning to observe more settings and getting more hours)

Schools I plan to apply to: Chapman, USC, Samuel Merritt, Mount Saint Marys, UMiami, Boston University, UNLV, Touro, AT Still, Loma Linda, St. Augustine, NYU, University of Washington

I am a little concerned about my writing score. Would changing it from a 3.5 to a 4/4.5 make that much of a difference? Is it necessary to cast a wide net of schools with these stats? I hate standardized tests, but if it's necessary to retake the test, I would. I just need all the advice I can get before I prepare for this coming application process.
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best advice I can give you is to apply early!! Time is the best advantage you will have among your competition. good luck!
 
DKNOLL64 said:
UPDATE!!!!
Major: Exercise Science, Clinical Physiology
Cumulative GPA: 3.56
Pre-req GPA: 3.66
GRE: Q-146, V-154, A-4.0
Observation: ~260 (outpatient, acute, sub-acute, geriatric, pediatric, aqautics)
Extra Curricular Activities: College Rugby Team, Rugby Team Officer (11'-12'), Exercise Science Club, Exercise leader at Assisted living home, Volunteer at Dog Shelter, and many other small volunteering stints.

Applied: University of New England, Eastern Washington, U of Washington, Creighton, Mayo School of Health, Shenandoah, Drexel, Elon, Chapman, U of Puget Sound, Touro U in Nevada, Northern Arizona, Franklin Pierce, Belmont, U of Nebraska Med Center
Interviews: Shenandoah (12/17...declined due to conflict), UNE (1/17), Creighton (3/7)
Wait listed: Elon, Touro* (Email mix up, call your school if they have a separate SPAM from their actual email account! It may come to bite you in the butt like it did with me!)
Rejected: Mayo, Drexel, U of Nebraska Med Center, NAU,
Accepted:University of New England, Franklin Pierce University (Az)

Good luck to everyone!
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When did you hear from Franklin Pierce? I'm still waiting to hear something 😛
 
futuredpt01 said:
UPDATE:

Major: Biology
Cum GPA: 3.75
Prereq GPA: 3.85
GRE: 156 Q, 154 V, 4.0 AW

Volunteer hours: 355 total: Inpatient/Outpatient/Sports Medicine/Nursing Home

Extra Curricular: special olympics volunteer, relay for life volunteer, pt club

Applied: Rutgers-Stratford, Thomas Jefferson, Widener, Drexel
Interviews: Drexel (11/12), Rutgers (1/7), Jefferson (2/28, declined)
Rejected: NA
Wait listed: NA
Accepted: Widener [with scholarship] (10/27), Drexel (12/19), Rutgers-Stratford (1/24)
Attending: Rutgers-Stratford
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Hello all!

Feeling very thankful for getting any offers at all, there are so many highly-qualified applicants on this website. Futuredpt01, do you know if there is a facebook site for accepted students to Rutgers-Stratford yet? I'm from northern NJ and am starting the apartment hunt, and am looking to meet the other attending students. Let me know.

Good luck dpt applicants who are waiting for responses!

Major: Kinesiology
Cum GPA: 3.09
Prereq GPA: 3.27
GRE: 158 Q, 155 V, 5.0 AW

Volunteer hours: 3,350 total: 3,000 Rehabilitation Hospital + 350 Outpatient/Sports Medicine

Extra Curricular: Research Assistance in Exercise Physiology, Lifeguard, Webmaster of Kinesiology Club, Locomotor Training Technician at a rehabilitation hospital for patients w/ spinal cord injuries

Applied: Rutgers-Stratford, Thomas Jefferson, Drexel, Temple, Touro (manhattan), NYIT, Stony Brook, Seton Hall, Richard Stockton, Cal State Northridge, UCal-SF, Samuel Merritt, LIU Brooklyn, URI
Interviews: Rutgers (1/7)
Rejected: Drexel, NYIT, Stony Brook, UCal-SF, Samuel Merritt, URI
Wait listed: Cal State Northridge
Accepted: Touro (Manhattan) (11/7) Rutgers-Stratford (1/29)
Attending: Rutgers-Stratford
 
UPDATE: Acceptance and Attending!

Franklin & Marshall College '10
Biology

PostBacc GPA: 4.0 (5 Classes)

American University '14
Masters in Health Promotion Management
GPA. 3.97 (with two classes left)

Cum GPA- 3.18 (with Grad Classes and PostBacc classes calculated in); 2.9 Undergrad only
Prereq GPA self-reported- 3.27
Science GPA: 2.87 (according to PTCAS) - 3.1+ if you do not calculate re-taken classes in.
EDIT: Forgot GRE: 309 total, 5.5AW

Extracurriculars: Two years rush chair for fraternity; Co-Captain of college varsity baseball team, Volunteer Research assistant for orthopedics lab in NYMC, Volunteer strength and conditioning intern

I also worked over 3,300 hours in a prestigious outpatient clinic in CT, got my CSCS in October, 2011, and personal trained on and off full and part-time since then. I also help manage the University Gym as part of my graduate assistantship for my masters degree.

I also have a really strong statement of purpose that I spent almost a month crafting and developing. It speaks to why PT and how my future as a physical therapist can help with the healthcare crisis that we are currently and will most definitely still be experiencing in the future. I tied in my Masters degree and explained why I chose to study that topic and how it is directly applicable to my pursuits of practicing Physical Therapy.

Applied: NYMC, UIC, Sacred Heart University, UMDNJ - Rutgers, Stony Brook University, SUNY Upstate University, LIU, NYU, Columbia University, Touro College- Manhattan and Bayshore Campuses, NYIT
Rejected: UIC, NYIT (after interview), Stony Brook
Interviews: NYIT, NYMC, UMDNJ (Declined), NYU (waiting to hear back anxiously!), Columbia University (upcoming), SUNY Upstate (Upcoming) UPDATE!
Accepted: NYMC, Touro Bayshore
Attending: Columbia DPT 2017!!!!!

I am another unique case and wanted to give hope to other non-traditionals in this application process. It CAN be done. I did spend over three years trying to fix my grades from undergrad while also trying to make myself a uniquely competitive applicant with a Masters Degree in a relevant field. I have tremendous passion for PT and can't wait to start my studies next year wherever I do end up.
 
Update

University: Tennessee Tech University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.96
Pre-Req GPA: 3.89
GRE: 157 Q, 163 V, 4.5 W
Observation: 120 total hours
Extra-Curric: Library student worker, Exercise science club, intramural sports, swing dance club

Applied: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, UTHSC Memphis, Belmont, Washington University of St Louis (My application is being reviewed by the committee on 2/12), Arkansas State, Nova, Bellarmine, Elon, Midwestern Downers Grove, Wheeling Jesuit, Lynchburg
Interviews: Belmont (1/24), Wheeling Jesuit (1/17), UTHSC Memphis (2/14), Bellarmine (2/21), Midwestern (declined)
Wait-listed: UTC, Belmont
Rejected: N/A
Accepted: Lynchburg, Wheeling Jesuit

My recommendation letter from a physical therapist and confirmation of observation hours came in late, so unfortunately UTC and Belmont ran out of spots before my application was considered complete so I was wait listed. I really want to go to one of those two schools, but I'm starting to lose hope about a spot opening up. I still have UTHSC Memphis coming up so I have that option to stay in Tennessee, but I don't know how many spots they have left to fill.

My application is still under review by Nova and Arkansas State.

I have a deposit due to Wheeling by 2/9, and it is looking unlikely that I'll hear from UTC or Belmont by then.
 
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PREMEDWOAHS said:
Lets try this for the 400th time. Since there isn't an MDAPPS for PT or a sticky on acceptances lets get this going.


University: Eastern Washington University
Major: Athletic Training
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA:3.90
GRE: Verbal 158, Quantitative 156, Writing 4.5

Extra-Curric:

Volunteer: 180 hours in various clinics

Applied: Regis, EWU, UW, UPS, Pacific, Baylor
Acceptances: Regis University, Eastern Washington University

Rejections:

Interviews:
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Regis and Pacific(declined), Baylor
 
*Update*
Central Washington University
Major: Clinical Physiology
cGPA: 3.23 (PTCAS) *Will go up after academic update
prGPA: 3.46 (PTCAS) *Will go up after academic update
GRE: 149 V | 150 Q | 3.0 AW (Not the best I know)

Volunteer experiences: 848+ outpatient (over three clinics), and 150+ inpatient
Extras: Helped with professional research, Semi-pro soccer, Club soccer, Helped with multiple soccer trainings (ages U-8 to U-18 and coaches)

Applying: University of Washington, University of New England, Marymount University, George Washington University, Nova Southeastern, Belmont University, Bellarmine University, Western U. of Health Sciences

Interviews: UNE (1/31) First interview!!, Marymount U. (2/1), Bellarmine (2/21) probably will decline due to cost of fights 🙁 , Western U. (2/12)
Rejected: Belmont
Wait listed: N/A
Accepted: Marymount U.!!! First acceptance and I couldn't be happier 😀
Attending: N/A
 
SeaPT said:
*Update*
Central Washington University
Major: Clinical Physiology
cGPA: 3.23 (PTCAS) *Will go up after academic update
prGPA: 3.46 (PTCAS) *Will go up after academic update
GRE: 149 V | 150 Q | 3.0 AW (Not the best I know)

Volunteer experiences: 848+ outpatient (over three clinics), and 150+ inpatient
Extras: Helped with professional research, Semi-pro soccer, Club soccer, Helped with multiple soccer trainings (ages U-8 to U-18 and coaches)

Applying: University of Washington, University of New England, Marymount University, George Washington University, Nova Southeastern, Belmont University, Bellarmine University, Western U. of Health Sciences

Interviews: UNE (1/31) First interview!!, Marymount U. (2/1), Bellarmine (2/21) probably will decline due to cost of fights 🙁 , Western U. (2/12)
Rejected: Belmont
Wait listed: N/A
Accepted: Marymount U.!!! First acceptance and I couldn't be happier 😀
Attending: N/A[/ congrats on your acceptance!
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Rdc2142 said:
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Major: Athletic Training

Cumulative GPA - 3.63
Pre-req: 3.55

GRE: 152 V 153 Q 4.0 W

Hours: 100 outpatient PT hours, 27 inpatient PT hours, roughly 700 Athletic training hours

EC activities: Pre PT club, Athletic training student association, College Republicans

Applied: Elon, Duke, Shenandoah, Radford, ODU, WSSU, Western Carolina, Florida, USF, Simmons, ECU, USC, USA


Interviews: Elon 1/10

Accepted: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Wait listed: Radford, Western Carolina

A bit discouraged that I've received 2 waitlists
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You didn't interview with Radford? It's surprising to me they wait listed you without interviewing you. Is it a wait list to be interviewed?
 
Major: Community Health (Pre-PT)
Cum GPA: 3.55 (PTCAS)
Prerequisite GPA: 3.46
GRE: 150V, 154 Q, 3.5 AW
Observation: 160 hrs total (Inpatient, outpatient, peds)
Extra Curricular: Kinesiology Health Science Club, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Alpha Epsilon Delta honor society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Applied: LSUHSC Shreveport, LSUHSC New Orleans, Mercer University, Regis University, Howard University, Alabama St University, Rosalind Franklin University
Interviews: LSUHSC New Orleans (1/3) LSUHSC Shreveport (1/8) Mercer University (1/18) Regis University (1/27) Rosalind Franklin (declined)
Rejected: NA
Waitlisted: Mercer, LSUHSC Shreveport (#15)
Accepted: LSUHSC New Orleans, Regis University (20K scholarship)
Attending: Undecided lol I have until 2/14 to decide. My mind tells me to go to LSUHSC New Orleans because it's 13k cheaper in tuition but my heart says go to Regis University (Denver) for the experience and scholarship. Regis' program is also ranked higher. It's going to be a tough call.
 
UPDATE: Alternate to Accepted!

Thank you to all who posted before me! It's been a long, nearly 3 year, road. I hope my post inspires some others to stay in the game too!

Columbia University ('03)
BA Anthropology
2.6 GPA

A.T. Still University ('10)
MS Human Movement/Corrective exercise
4.0 GPA

Community College post-bac classes (8+ classes)
4.0 GPA

Cum PTCAS GPA - 3.1
Pre req PTCAS GPA - 3.08 (I had a lot of old classes from pre med undergrad that are still part of this calculation even though I retook everything and have straight A's on top now)
GRE: 159 verbal, 156 math, 4.0 writing

Obs hours: 100 ish
Extra curriculars/other: Veteran, college instructor, personal trainer, varsity track and cross country, ROTC, collegiate cyclist, various service organizations


Applied: Creighton, UNMC,
Interviews: Creighton, UNMC
Accepted: Creighton, UNMC
Alternate: UNMC (then accepted from alternate list!)
Rejections: N/A
Attending: UNMC

**thoughts for non traditionals like me. I was coming in with a lot against me (ie GPA). I know I did a few things right....I wrote a memorable and unique essay. Worked on it forever. My references were very good. And then I prepped like no one else for the interviews. Even though I came in with low stats my plan was to outwork other applicants in everything I could control.
 
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Hey Starrsgirl,

When/how did you find out about Creighton?! I interviewed there on January 17th and actually missed a phone call from them on Monday, is that when you heard? I haven't received a letter yet and since I haven't actually gotten a hold of anyone I'm still not sure what my status is. You don't think they would call with a rejection do you?
 
UPDATE:
University of California, San Diego
Major: Neuroscience/Physiology
Cum GPA: 3.14
Prereq GPA: 3.11
PostBac GPA: 4.00
GRE: 162Q, 161V, 5.0AW
153 outpatient hours at site A, 52 inpatient hours at site B, 150 outpatient hours at site B
Currently working as a quality control engineer for a TV monitor company (so relevant, ha)
EC: ESL teacher, private high school subjects/GRE tutor, COPE healthcare program intern (300 hours), 2 x Tough Mudder participant, OCA Los Angeles campaigner, Be The Match volunteer, cat shelter volunteer. I'm really all over the place on this one.

Applied: Western U, USC, URI, Chapman, SDSU, CSULB, University of Washington, Samuel Merritt, UCSF/SFSU, UTSW, Arcadia
Interviews: URI, Samuel Merritt
Rejected: UTSW, Samuel Merritt, UCSF/SFSU
Waitlisted: URI
Accepted: N/A
 
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