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

[DjT3kN]

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University: Old Dominion University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.50
Pre-req GPA: 3.72
GPA Last 60 Credits: 3.64
GRE: 151V, 154Q, 3.5W

Extracurricular: CPR Certified, Biomechanics Lab Volunteer

Observation: 45 hours inpatient at a hospital, 1750+ outpatient hours as a tech in an outpatient ortho clinic

Applied: ODU, Lynchburg College, Marymount University, Radford University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Nazareth College of Rochester (submitted PTCAS 09/01)
Rejections:

Interviews:

Acceptances: Lynchburg College!!!!

Congrats! By the way, how did you find out? Email, mail, or phone-call?

 

[pdats02]

Congrats! By the way, how did you find out? Email, mail, or phone-call?

Thank you! They called me on the phone first. They also sent me an email later that day and mailed an acceptance package to my house

 

[beikeon]

UPDATE (Acceptances):

Interviews: Univeristy of Delaware, Drexel University
Rejections: N/A
Acceptances: University of Delaware [09/25], Drexel University [09/25]

... 2 acceptances over the same night, and one immediately following a follow-up interivew. Wow

Slight update:

Interviews: George Washington University (new), University of Delaware [09/25], Drexel University [09/25] w/ scholarship (new)
Rejections: N/A
Acceptances: University of Delaware [09/25]**, Drexel University [09/25]

**I will probably deny Delware. They were *very, very* interested in me in the interview... but they have only given me three weeks to decide and mail in a check for the deposit. That's just not enough time, especially with scholarship offers and hope for more... writing them the email tonight will be tough though.

Question: Apparently I forgot to pay the $40 supplemental fee for Northwestern... can't believe I did that! It was due by Oct. 1st but the email implies I still have time to send it in? I've emailed them to be sure, but waiting until tomorrow is killing me (I live overseas... time difference). Any idea of if this will reflect poorly on me? I'm sure I'm just being neurotic about this process...

 

[DjT3kN]

Slight update:

Interviews: George Washington University (new), University of Delaware [09/25], Drexel University [09/25] w/ scholarship (new)
Rejections: N/A
Acceptances: University of Delaware [09/25]**, Drexel University [09/25]

**I will probably deny Delware. They were *very, very* interested in me in the interview... but they have only given me three weeks to decide and mail in a check for the deposit. That's just not enough time, especially with scholarship offers and hope for more... writing them the email tonight will be tough though.

Question: Apparently I forgot to pay the $40 supplemental fee for Northwestern... can't believe I did that! It was due by Oct. 1st but the email implies I still have time to send it in? I've emailed them to be sure, but waiting until tomorrow is killing me (I live overseas... time difference). Any idea of if this will reflect poorly on me? I'm sure I'm just being neurotic about this process...

Congrats! What were your stats by the way?

And as far as Northwestern, I think you're fine. If they say you have time, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[beikeon]

Congrats! What were your stats by the way?

And as far as Northwestern, I think you're fine. If they say you have time, I wouldn't worry about it.

I'm applying this cycle:

University: University of Arizona
Major: BS in Psychology and a minor in Pre-Health Studies
Overall GPA: 3.9
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76 PTCAS
GRE: 164 Verbal, 156 Quantitative, 5.0 Analytical Writing

Observation hours: 111 hours observing in a pediatric outpatient therapies clinic. My observation hours are probably the weakest part of my application as I was required to commit for at least 100 hours to the peds clinic, and then I had to leave for Seoul. I've been trying to find more observation hours here, but it's proving hard with working full time 9-5 (and PTs also working 9-5). I am hoping that my hundreds of hours of volunteering in hospitals helps in this area, as I've definitely come to learn what it's like to work with patients and medical professions in all areas.
Work Experience: I worked on-campus part time during a few of my semesters in undergrad. Currently a public school teacher with the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education.
Extra Curricular: I've volunteered/interned for a few hundred hours at various hospitals, including homeless departments, general hospital wards, and an emergency department with a county prison contract, all serving under-served populations (I used to want to go to med school). I've also served as a biology lab preceptor and was a member of the Muralcles service club. I also studied abroad at the National University of Singapore.

Applying to (likely): University of Washington, Northern Arizona University, Northwestern University, UPitt, UIC, Temple University, Drexel University, George Washington University...

(I'm applying to many schools partly because I'm too thorough for my own good, and partly because I don't know what problems may arise with apply from overseas later down the road. I do need to include a few more safety schools, though).

Ah, I didn't realize that it hadn't included my stats when I quoted from a previous post, so here they are (above).

The email mostly implied that I had time (and sounded a bit auto-generated), while the program requirements page listed a hard deadline. This is the first mistake I've made during the process, so it's probably just got me nervous.

 

[SunGiant37]

University: Penn State
Major: Bio Behavioral Health
Overall GPA: 3.32
Pre-Req GPA: 2.79 🙁 but this might increase depending on addition prereqs from certain schools
GRE: 158V 158Q 4.0W

Extra-Curric: Gospel Choir, Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser Organization, Art Therapy Rehabilitation for the elderly, French Club.

Volunteer: 120 Inpatient, 400 outpatient, and I'm currently a PT Aide.

Applied: Touro-NY, New York Medical College, LIU, UMDNJ, Seton Hall, UNE, NYIT

Submitted 10/14.

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: - N/A

I pretty much have no hope. I'm taking general Biology II this next semester to up my pre-req but I don't know if I should apply to more schools or just prepare for next cycle because my stats suck.

The PTCAS kept telling me to use my general courses for the prereq part even though I ended up getting As in the specialized courses so that sucked too. I just hope I get in somewhere but my Science GPA and my main GPA are nothing to write home about. Praying for a miracle and looking for other schools to apply to.

 

[dropping101]

We're applying to virtually the same schools!

 

[SunGiant37]

We're applying to virtually the same schools!

I'm assuming you are from the Tri state area then 🙂 ? You'll probably get in though. This is my first time applying and my stats are terrible. I was a lazy freshman but ended up getting high grades my junior and senior year :/

 

[dropping101]

Yep haha. Its my first time applying too.

 

[BiffTheFlashRogers]

UPDATE: Interview

University: State University of New York College at Oneonta

Major: Human Biology, Pre-PT concentration.

PTCAS cGPA: 3.40

Pre-req GPA: Depending on the school, ~3.3-3.5+, 3.34 PTCAS

GRE Scores: 159 V, 156 Q, 3.5 AW / 161 V, 152 Q, 4.0 AW

Extracurricular: BeFIT Fitness Club- CoFounder/Running Director, Saratoga Stryders Men's Racing Team (Compete in/train for everything from 5k's through marathons), Volunteer at various road races throughout the year in my area, Beta Beta Beta Bio National Honor Society, Anatomy & Physiology Teaching Assistant, Pre-Health Club, Hall Government E-Board, Intramural Soccer, Summer Camp Unit Leader (summer work), Certified Archery Instructor.

Volunteer/Shadowing Hours: 108 total (70 outpatient private practice, 30 pediatrics at an elementary school, 8 inpatient at a rehab hospital).

Letters of Rec: 1 from my A&P professor, 3 from PT's (one in peds, who owns their own outpatient practice, one who works in an outpatient hospital site).

Applying: SUNY Upstate, Stony Brook, Sage, SUNY Downstate, Franklin Pierce (NH), Duquesne, Univ. of New England, Marymount, Utica College, Dominican, LIU-Brooklyn, Seton Hall.

Rejected: N/A

Interviews: University of New England (10/3) Utica College (10/16) Upstate Medical University (11/7)
Stony Brook University (11/21)

Accepted: N/A
- See more at: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...ceptances.427018/page-50#sthash.VJa0kcXv.dpuf

 

[SunGiant37]

Yep haha. Its my first time applying too.

Good Luck to you then 😀 I'm actually thinking of adding a few schools outside of the area to increase my chances haha

 

[LVL]

Anyone hear from UNT yet??

 

[jorgehfdz72]

Anyone hear from UNT yet??

No word yet. I am still playing the waiting game.

Good luck to everyone

 

[Romazicon]

University: UT Arlington
Major: Kinesiology - Exercise Science(Clinical Health Professions Track)
Overall GPA: 4.00
Pre-Req GPA: 4.00
GRE: Q157 V145 AW 4.0 I studied for 4 days. I should've studied more. But early decision deadline was closing in for TWU I took it Aug 10, 2014 and scores were sent Aug 20 Pheww..
Volunteer/ Observation Hours: 500+ Outpatient Orthopedics. 42 In-Patient LTAC. 20 Pediatrics (Sports), 135 Cardiopulmonary Rehab Internship

Applying: UT Southwestern, Texas Woman's University, University of North Texas Health Science Center
Interviews: UT Southwestern (10/09/14)
Acceptances: UT Southwestern (10/15/14)
Rejections: N/A

Additional Information of my application statuses:

UTSW:
Transcripts arrived by 8/27/14
Date submitted on PTCAS 8/29/14
GPA Calculated 9/4/14
Application Mailed 9/9/14
Found out I got an interview (unofficially through e-mail when talking to admissions) on 9/15/14
Interviewed 10/9/14
Accepted 10/15/14

TWU:
Submitted 8/26/14
No news yet. Since I didn't meet the criteria (missed a couple of points in my verbal and AW in GRE) for early decision admissions, my application will be moved to regular admissions decision (will be probably notified mid Oct. through e-mail), and I will be told then if I got in or not (probably by late Dec).
I received this information by Mary Beth through e-mail on 10/7/14.

UNT: Submitted 8/19/14
No news yet.

 

[run4fun26]

"UPDATE"

Major: Health Care Administration.
Overall GPA: 3.56.
Pre-Req GPA: 3.22.
GRE: Q154, V147, A4.0.

Extra-Curric: Ran Collegiate Track and XC, Humanitarian aid in Haiti, Head Start program, 2 years doing research..

Volunteer Hours: 100 inpatient (SNF and Acute Rehab), 100 outpatient (Ortho, Parkinson's patients)..

Applied: UofU, RMUOHP, Midwestern-Glendale, Mercer, Touro-Nevada, Touro-NY, Sacred Heart, MDCHS, New York Medical College, Clarkson.

Interviews: MDCHS-9/06

Rejected: N/A

Acceptances: MDCHS (9/18), Touro-NY Bay shore (10/13)

 

[Don713]

Has anyone heard back from UNE october 3rd interview?

 

[Katiekflo]

University: Queens College
Major: Nutrition & Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.44
Pre-Req GPA: 3.15 (3.4-3.5 depending on school)
GRE: 149V, 142Q, 4.0 AW (took it without studying much at all, retaking at the end of October)

Volunteer: 300+ Outpatient completed, 90 outpatient internship in process, still need inpatient hours

Applied: Stony Brook, LIU- Brooklyn, Columbia, UPITT, MGH, BU
* I applied to these before I received my GPA so I am planning to apply to at least 5 more schools. I'm in my last semester of undergrad and have 3 pre-reqs in process so hoping it will boost up my GPA.

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: N/A

 

[BiffTheFlashRogers]

UPDATE:
University: State University of New York College at Oneonta

Major: Human Biology, Pre-PT concentration.

PTCAS cGPA: 3.40

Pre-req GPA: Depending on the school, ~3.3-3.5+, 3.34 PTCAS

GRE Scores: 159 V, 156 Q, 3.5 AW / 161 V, 152 Q, 4.0 AW

Extracurricular: BeFIT Fitness Club- CoFounder/Running Director, Saratoga Stryders Men's Racing Team (Compete in/train for everything from 5k's through marathons), Volunteer at various road races throughout the year in my area, Beta Beta Beta Bio National Honor Society, Anatomy & Physiology Teaching Assistant, Pre-Health Club, Hall Government E-Board, Intramural Soccer, Summer Camp Unit Leader (summer work), Certified Archery Instructor.

Volunteer/Shadowing Hours: 108 total (70 outpatient private practice, 30 pediatrics at an elementary school, 8 inpatient at a rehab hospital).

Letters of Rec: 1 from my A&P professor, 3 from PT's (one in peds, who owns their own outpatient practice, one who works in an outpatient hospital site).

Applying: SUNY Upstate, Stony Brook, Sage, SUNY Downstate, Franklin Pierce (NH), Duquesne, Univ. of New England, Marymount, Utica College, Dominican, LIU-Brooklyn, Seton Hall.

Rejected: N/A

Interviews: University of New England (10/3) Utica College (10/16) Upstate Medical University (11/7)
Stony Brook University (11/21)

Accepted: Utica College (10/16)

Had a great interview with only 8 other students at Utica today. Really enjoyed the campus and what the program has to offer. The only deterrent is the massive price tag. At the end of the day, they called all eight of us back into the conference room and accepted all of us on the spot. Said it was the best group of applicants they've ever had at one interview session and that they'd never accepted people on the same day as their interview before, but they didn't feel a need to make us wait. Grateful for that. Huuuuge (Billy Fucillo HUUUUUUGE) sense of relief to be accepted somewhere so early. Gives me a ton of confidence going into Upstate Med and Stony Brook for interviews in November.

 

[pvtenktvn]

University: Towson University
Major: Biology
GPA: 3.97
Pre req GPA: 4.0
GRE: Verbal 153 Quantitative 166 Writing 3.0
Extracurricular Activities: Work on farm at a Retreat Center during summer, Tri Beta Biology Honor Society, Math tutor at school
Observation: 57 hours at hospital, 63 hours at outpatient, 23 hours at nursing homes.
Honor and license: Merit Scholarship, CPR Chemistry Awards and CPR first aid license.

Apply: University of Delaware (early decision)
Rejected: University of Delaware

Does anybody share with my thought that my weaknesses are GRE scores and extracurricular activities? GRE scores can be retaken but it seems we cannot update extracurricular activities. I used to think early decision might enhance my chance but seems it did not work.

 

[Dpthopes]

University: Towson University
Major: Biology
GPA: 3.97
Pre req GPA: 4.0
GRE: Verbal 153 Quantitative 166 Writing 3.0
Extracurricular Activities: Work on farm at a Retreat Center during summer, Tri Beta Biology Honor Society, Math tutor at school
Observation: 57 hours at hospital, 63 hours at outpatient, 23 hours at nursing homes.
Honor and license: Merit Scholarship, CPR Chemistry Awards and CPR first aid license.

Apply: University of Delaware (early decision)
Rejected: University of Delaware

Does anybody share with my thought that my weaknesses are GRE scores and extracurricular activities? GRE scores can be retaken but it seems we cannot update extracurricular activities. I used to think early decision might enhance my chance but seems it did not work.

It's the number of hours of exposure you have.... Some school weight big on that... I don't know much about that particular school but I'm sure other will take you with your stats

 

[kjd404]

Well, I have silently watched these forums long enough. As you can see, my cGPA is not very good and I have beat myself up over it for years. I am a non traditional student and not a good standardized test taker. I dealt with a lot of issues after being separated from the Marines. However, I am finally able to post here. I got my first acceptance letter today via email from Touro NV and I couldn't be happier. I yelled "YEEEEESSSSS" with a Tiger Woods fist pump right square in the middle of my campus...didn't even care that people were staring at me.

University: University of Colorado Denver (12/2014)
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 2.91
Pre-Req GPA: 3.45
GRE: 152 (V) 148 (Q) 4.5 (AW)

Extra-Curric: USMC combat veteran, Every 60 day blood donor, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple belt, Toys for Tots, Doctors Without Borders donor, Junior Achievement Volunteer

Volunteer: 250 Outpatient, 25 Inpatient, 25 Neuro

Applied: Regis, University of Colorado, Georgia Regeants, University of St. Augustine, Touro Nevada, University of Kentucky, Bellarmine, AT Still, UTEP, Temple, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Washington U StL, University of South Florida, UNE, Mount St. Marry

Acceptances: Touro Nevada (10/7/2014)

Rejections: Georgia Regeants

Interviews:

Im waiting to hear from Touro Univ, How long did it take for them to get back to you after you submitted your supplemental app?

 

[alaskagirl21]

University: University of Alaska Anchorage
Major: BS in Natural Sciences (pre health professions option) with a minor in Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.65
Pre-Req GPA: science 3.53 science and math 3.57
GRE: verbal 160 quant 157 AW 3.0 (woops....)

extra-curriculum: I've always worked at least 20 hours per week, so not much time for these.

Volunteer/Observation: 110 hours in pediatrics clinic, including aquatic and home health; 60 more hours in a separate pediatric clinic; 30 acute care hospital hours in progress

Applied: University of St. Augustine Austin campus, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Eastern Washington University, Pacific University, University of Indianapolis, Mayo, Western Carolina University, Elon University, Regis University, Concordia University Wisconsin

Acceptances: none (yet!)
Rejections: none

Interviews: Elon University (12/15), RMUoHP (not sure date yet)

 

[PTswagger]

University: CSU Fullerton (Fall 2010 – Spring 2014)
Major: BS in Biology, concentration: Cell and Developmental
Overall GPA: 3.52
Pre-req 3.6 (depending)
GRE: Verb 152 | Quant 154 | AW 4.5 (only studied for 4 weeks, Test day I woke up at 7am -couldn’t sleep- when my test was scheduled for 1:30pm)

Extracurric – Student Health Professions club member throughout undergrad (typical community volunteering events), intermural basketball, Deans list student, Finish in 4 program, Pink Ribbon (breast cancer) club member [while the club lasted], Ecology and Biodiversity Research lab for 1 year analyzing various avian species /data collection (assisted Grad Students)

Volunteer: in the process of acquiring intern position at UCI PT dept, requires 100hrs minimum (plan on going way beyond 100), currently waiting for reply back from other clinics, and continuously searching for more opportunities.

Take Notice: I only discovered physical therapy this past year, after I took a few kinesiology activity classes and met some kines students who were aspiring to become PT’s. After much thought and research about the field, I am deeply interested in everything about PT.

Obviously I am taking a year off to get as many volunteer hours as I can, and hopefully acquiring a PT aide position in the near future.

I am not applying until the next cycle opens in summer 2015, and during that process I would be continuing to gain hours. Also, I can easily attain 3 solid LORs.

What are my chances of getting into PT school, I’m applying to all Cali schools (not sure about USC though I’d probably be wasting money applying there), and only a couple out of state. Any thoughts and or suggestion?

 

[BiffTheFlashRogers]

UPDATE: Acceptance

University: State University of New York College at Oneonta
Major: Human Biology, Pre-PT concentration.
PTCAS cGPA: 3.40
Pre-req GPA: Depending on the school, ~3.3-3.5+, 3.34 PTCAS
GRE Scores: 159 V, 156 Q, 3.5 AW / 161 V, 152 Q, 4.0 AW

Extracurricular: BeFIT Fitness Club- CoFounder/Running Director, Saratoga Stryders Men's Racing Team (Compete in/train for everything from 5k's through marathons), Volunteer at various road races throughout the year in my area, Beta Beta Beta Bio National Honor Society, Anatomy & Physiology Teaching Assistant, Pre-Health Club, Hall Government E-Board, Intramural Soccer, Summer Camp Unit Leader (summer work), Certified Archery Instructor.

Volunteer/Shadowing Hours: 108 total (70 outpatient private practice, 30 pediatrics at an elementary school, 8 inpatient at a rehab hospital).

Letters of Rec: 1 from my A&P professor, 3 from PT's (one in peds, who owns their own outpatient practice, one who works in an outpatient hospital site).

Applying: SUNY Upstate, Stony Brook, Sage, SUNY Downstate, Franklin Pierce (NH), Duquesne, Univ. of New England, Marymount, Utica College, Dominican, LIU-Brooklyn, Seton Hall.

Rejected: N/A

Interviews: University of New England (10/3) Utica College (10/16) Upstate Medical University (11/7) Stony Brook University (11/21)

Accepted: Utica College (10/16) University of New England!!! (10/17)

Two acceptances in as many days. I could cry I'm so happy.
EVERYONE WITH AVERAGE-ISH STATS: YOU CAN MORE THAN MAKE UP FOR THEM WITH YOUR ESSAY, SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATIONS, AND INTERVIEW SKILLS. YOU HAVE HOPE.

 

[Watson27]

University: Towson University
Major: Biology
GPA: 3.97
Pre req GPA: 4.0
GRE: Verbal 153 Quantitative 166 Writing 3.0
Extracurricular Activities: Work on farm at a Retreat Center during summer, Tri Beta Biology Honor Society, Math tutor at school
Observation: 57 hours at hospital, 63 hours at outpatient, 23 hours at nursing homes.
Honor and license: Merit Scholarship, CPR Chemistry Awards and CPR first aid license.

Apply: University of Delaware (early decision)
Rejected: University of Delaware

Does anybody share with my thought that my weaknesses are GRE scores and extracurricular activities? GRE scores can be retaken but it seems we cannot update extracurricular activities. I used to think early decision might enhance my chance but seems it did not work.

Definitely your Verbal score. 153 barely meets their requirement for ED, and is well below their average for accepted applicants. How many of their "strongly suggested" and "suggested" courses did you take? Even though they aren't required, not having them puts you below those that have taken them.

 

[FTZ]

Im waiting to hear from Touro Univ, How long did it take for them to get back to you after you submitted your supplemental app?

They got back to me in about 3 weeks time after I submitted my supplemental. Mr. Wilson was out of the office this whole week so hopefully this next week more people hear back.

 

[ktachiba]

UPDATE ACCEPTANCE
UC Irvine '09
Major: Business Economics
Overall GPA: 3.59
Pre-Req GPA: 3.86
Math & Science: 3.68
GRE: 410V, 740Q, 4.0 AW
Observation: 200+ outpatient, 70 skilled nursing
Extra Curricular: Intramural basketball & softball, Orange County Rescue Mission volunteer, church volunteer

Applying: Puget Sound, U of Washington, CSUN, USC, Western, UNLV, UCF, Northern Arizona, LIU, CSU Fresno, Nazereth, West Coast, URI, U of New England, Mayo, Nova, Seton Hall, George Washington, U of Montana, Shenandoah University, Lynchburg

Interviews: UNE (10/3), LIU Brooklyn (11/3)
Rejections: Mayo
Waitlist: Nova
Acceptance: UNE

Very happy to be accepted into a great program like UNE!! I'm looking forward to my interview at LIU Brooklyn to see if I want to go to a school in a big city environment or a small city environment.

I applied to a lot of schools cuz my Verbal GRE score sucked (the primary reason I was rejected from Mayo) and I had a couple of withdrawals on my transcript

 

[Kuhdaytee]

University: CSU Fullerton (Fall 2010 – Spring 2014)
Major: BS in Biology, concentration: Cell and Developmental
Overall GPA: 3.52
Pre-req 3.6 (depending)
GRE: Verb 152 | Quant 154 | AW 4.5 (only studied for 4 weeks, Test day I woke up at 7am -couldn’t sleep- when my test was scheduled for 1:30pm)

Extracurric – Student Health Professions club member throughout undergrad (typical community volunteering events), intermural basketball, Deans list student, Finish in 4 program, Pink Ribbon (breast cancer) club member [while the club lasted], Ecology and Biodiversity Research lab for 1 year analyzing various avian species /data collection (assisted Grad Students)

Volunteer: in the process of acquiring intern position at UCI PT dept, requires 100hrs minimum (plan on going way beyond 100), currently waiting for reply back from other clinics, and continuously searching for more opportunities.

Take Notice: I only discovered physical therapy this past year, after I took a few kinesiology activity classes and met some kines students who were aspiring to become PT’s. After much thought and research about the field, I am deeply interested in everything about PT.

Obviously I am taking a year off to get as many volunteer hours as I can, and hopefully acquiring a PT aide position in the near future.

I am not applying until the next cycle opens in summer 2015, and during that process I would be continuing to gain hours. Also, I can easily attain 3 solid LORs.

What are my chances of getting into PT school, I’m applying to all Cali schools (not sure about USC though I’d probably be wasting money applying there), and only a couple out of state. Any thoughts and or suggestion?

I'm also from Cali and applied to a few schools here. If you're willing to apply to private schools, your stats are golden right now. However, if you're looking into public ones, they're incredibly competitive. You have plenty of time until you apply, so I would retake the GRE and make sure you have a variety of observation hours. 100+ at one place is cool, but 100+at 3-5 places gives you a much better idea about physical therapy. You'll also have more physical therapists to choose from when you need letters written. Other than that, your GPA looks pretty solid. If you have money/time, maybe retake a few Pre-Req classes to get a really competitive GPA, since yours is around the average for the public schools.

 

[trika22]

Major: Exercise Science
Overall Undergrad GPA: 3.95
Pre-Req GPA: 3.98
Community/Work/Other: Dean's List, numerous health related organizations around campus, Salvation Army. On-campus job and a job as a waiter during summers.
Volunteer Hours: 175 outpatient with all types of specialties - peds, ortho, geriatrics, pool therapy, lymphedema. 40 acute care.
GRE: V 162, 160 Q, 4.5 W

Applying: Delaware, George Washington, Maryland - Baltimore, VCU, ODU, UNC Chapel Hill, WCU, Elon, Winston Salem State, Duke, Emory, Marymount, Shenandoah, Pittsburgh

Interviews: Delaware (9/15), Maryland - Baltimore (decided not to accept), GWU (11/21)

Accepted: Delaware (sent in deposit, waiting to hear from other schools, though).

Rejected: Elon

 

[Don713]

Major: Exercise Science
Overall Undergrad GPA: 3.95
Pre-Req GPA: 3.98
Community/Work/Other: Dean's List, numerous health related organizations around campus, Salvation Army. On-campus job and a job as a waiter during summers.
Volunteer Hours: 175 outpatient with all types of specialties - peds, ortho, geriatrics, pool therapy, lymphedema. 40 acute care.
GRE: V 162, 160 Q, 4.5 W

Applying: Delaware, George Washington, Maryland - Baltimore, VCU, ODU, UNC Chapel Hill, WCU, Elon, Winston Salem State, Duke, Emory, Marymount, Shenandoah, Pittsburgh

Interviews: Delaware (9/15), Maryland - Baltimore (decided not to accept), GWU (11/21)

Accepted: Delaware (sent in deposit, waiting to hear from other schools, though).

Rejected: Elon

how did elon reject you with your stats?

 

[stastrong37]

Major: Exercise Science
Overall Undergrad GPA: 3.95
Pre-Req GPA: 3.98
Community/Work/Other: Dean's List, numerous health related organizations around campus, Salvation Army. On-campus job and a job as a waiter during summers.
Volunteer Hours: 175 outpatient with all types of specialties - peds, ortho, geriatrics, pool therapy, lymphedema. 40 acute care.
GRE: V 162, 160 Q, 4.5 W

Applying: Delaware, George Washington, Maryland - Baltimore, VCU, ODU, UNC Chapel Hill, WCU, Elon, Winston Salem State, Duke, Emory, Marymount, Shenandoah, Pittsburgh

Interviews: Delaware (9/15), Maryland - Baltimore (decided not to accept), GWU (11/21)

Accepted: Delaware (sent in deposit, waiting to hear from other schools, though).

Rejected: Elon

Congrats. I was also accepted to UD and sent in the deposit.

 

[trika22]

how did elon reject you with your stats?

I'm really not sure. I got the letter in the mail, and I was so confused.

 

[trika22]

Congrats. I was also accepted to UD and sent in the deposit.

That's great! I loved the program and everything, just keeping my options open for something closer to home.

 

[stastrong37]

That's great! I loved the program and everything, just keeping my options open for something closer to home.

I don't blame you one bit. UD was the best option for me. Good luck with the rest of your decision making process!

 

[pvtenktvn]

Definitely your Verbal score. 153 barely meets their requirement for ED, and is well below their average for accepted applicants. How many of their "strongly suggested" and "suggested" courses did you take? Even though they aren't required, not having them puts you below those that have taken them.

That was my intended school. So I have taken all of suggested courses and got high grades. I think you are correct about verbal scores. Most of applicants have high verbal scores and it is one of my limitations. Thank you.

 

[Watson27]

I'm really not sure. I got the letter in the mail, and I was so confused.

This is definitely a case where I would contact the school and ask them how you could have made your application stronger. So weird. I don't know anything about Elon's requirements, but maybe you missed something? Like you didn't take a pre-req, or they don't accept online courses for pre-reqs?

Congrats on your acceptance to UD! I'm sure you will have many other acceptances to choose from.

 

[PTBob]

Making career change-
University: West Chester University
Major: Business Management (went back to school to complete all PT prereqs. Didn't have any for my undergrad.)
Overall GPA: 3.2 (some old community college classes i took ages ago pulled this down)
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0 (my redeeming quality, lol)
Extras: Co-Founder, board member of Raisa's Ray of Hope (charitable fundraising organization for cancer patients and student scholarships). Member of ASIS security organization (currently work in security field)
Volunteer Hours: 100 total(100 outpatient, 20 inpatient)
GRE: 150V 154Q 4.5W

Applying: Drexel University, Thomas Jefferson University, University of the Sciences, Temple University

Interview: Drexel University- 10/03

Accepted: Drexel University- 10/19/14

Looks like it's Drexel for me! Relief.

 

[dptkbrown_1385]

Update!!!

University: UIC
Major: Neuroscience
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5-3.6 depending on Program (3.51 PTCAS)
Extras: Worked as a research assistant and as an information analyst at a hospital.
Volunteer Hours: 520 total(100 inpatient, 150 home health, 270 outpatient)
GRE: 152V 152Q 4.5W

Applying: Chapman University, Drexel University, Governors State University, Lynchburg College, Midwestern University-Glendale, Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, Shenandoah University, Thomas Jefferson University, Touro College- Manhattan, Touro University Nevada, University of New England, Duquesne University, Marymount University, Franklin Pierce University

Interview: Midwestern University-Glendale- 9/19, UNE-10/3, Drexel University- 10/24,

Rejected:

Waitlisted: UNE

Acceptance- Midwestern University-Glendale, Lynchburg College, Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale

So excited about Nova. My top 2 school I wanted to get accepted to.

Congrats! When did you hear from NOVA?

 

[snowwhitez]

Update!!!

University: UIC
Major: Neuroscience
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5-3.6 depending on Program (3.51 PTCAS)
Extras: Worked as a research assistant and as an information analyst at a hospital.
Volunteer Hours: 520 total(100 inpatient, 150 home health, 270 outpatient)
GRE: 152V 152Q 4.5W

Applying: Chapman University, Drexel University, Governors State University, Lynchburg College, Midwestern University-Glendale, Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, Shenandoah University, Thomas Jefferson University, Touro College- Manhattan, Touro University Nevada, University of New England, Duquesne University, Marymount University, Franklin Pierce University

Interview: Midwestern University-Glendale- 9/19, UNE-10/3, Drexel University- 10/24,

Rejected:

Waitlisted: UNE

Acceptance- Midwestern University-Glendale, Lynchburg College, Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale

So excited about Nova. My top 2 school I wanted to get accepted to.

Great news about Nova! When did you hear? How did they let you know?

 

[AP191]

Great news about Nova! When did you hear? How did they let you know?

Congrats! When did you hear from NOVA?

Thanks. Found out this morning by e-mail. Totally unexpected since they didn't receive my official transcripts which they requested last week.

 

[Rgvmed]

UPDATE: Second acceptance!


Major: Biology (second undergraduate degree, non-traditional), Business Management (First undergraduate degree, terrible GPA which is reflected in my low overall), MBA w/ Finance Emphasis
Overall GPA: 3.17
Pre-Req GPA: 3.78
Post-Bach GPA: 3.93
Graduate GPA : 3.69
GRE: 161 Verbal, 159 Quant, 4.5 AW
Observation: 250 outpatient ortho, 100 inpatient hospital, 35 lymphedema clinic, 70 skilled nursing
Extra Curricular: Nationally registered EMT (several hundred hours on a 911 ambulance), BBB Biology Honors Society, President's list (4.0) this past spring, pre health club, crossfit coach.


Applying: MUSC, University of South Carolina, Andrews, Bradley, Drexel, Duke, Hampton, Husson, Mercer, Nova SE Ft. Lauderdale, Central Arkansas, Univ. Maryland - Eastern Shore, Regis, Rosalind Franklin, Univ. Tenn. Health Science Center, Western Carolina, Wingate, Winston-Salem, MGH, Northern Arizona University, UNLV, Texas Woman's University


Interviews: University of Maryland Eastern Shore (9/12), Rosalind Franklin (10/11...had a 9/19 invites but deferred it, withdrew application post interview), Andrews University (Skype Interview, date pending).

Acceptances: University of Maryland Eastern Shore (10/1 received, 9/26 post marked), Nova SouthEastern (10/20 - Declined)

Rejected: Univ. Tenn Health Science Center (10/21)

Attending: As of now, UMES.

 

[BKTrojan]

Update Interview!

Major: Kinesiology, Psychology Minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.85 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.85 (PTCAS)
GRE: V 155, Q 155, AW 5.0

Extracurriculars: Alpha Phi Omega (150+ hours, still in progress), Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Chinese American Student Association, QuestBridge Scholars, Triathlon Club

Experience: Outpatient Ortho PT (688 hours, still in progress as PT Aide); Acute Peds/Outpatient Peds PT+OT (233 hours), Sports PT (240 hours as Student Athletic Trainer for USC W Volleyball and M+W Swimming and Diving); Sports Orthopedic Surgery (93 clinic hours, 33 surgeries), Strength and Conditioning (10+ hours, still in progress)

Applied: (mailed 9/30) USC, Columbia, MGH, BU, Stony Brook, Arcadia, Hunter, CSI

Interviews: Stony Brook (11/21)

Acceptances:

 

[alaskagirl21]

Interview Update

University: University of Alaska Anchorage
Major: BS in Natural Sciences (pre health professions option) with a minor in Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.65
Pre-Req GPA: science 3.53 science and math 3.57
GRE: verbal 160 quant 157 AW 3.0 (woops....)
extra-curriculum: I've always worked at least 20 hours per week, so not much time for these. Volunteer/Observation: 110 hours in pediatrics clinic, including aquatic and home health; 60 more hours in a separate pediatric clinic; 30 acute care hospital hours in progress

Applied: University of St. Augustine Austin campus, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Eastern Washington University, Pacific University, University of Indianapolis, Mayo, Western Carolina University, Elon University, Regis University, Concordia University Wisconsin
Acceptances: none (yet!)
Rejections: none
Interviews: Elon University (12/15), RMUoHP (10/27), Mayo (1/9)

 

[artj]

Major: Health Science and psychology
Overall GPA: 3.8
GRE: 313 combined, 5 writing
Experience: 200+ volunteer hours in outpatient & inpatient settings; sports therapy, general orthopedics, geriatrics, pediatrics, aquatic therapy, neuromuscular, cardio/pulmonary, intensive care

Applied & Accepted: Duke University!

 

[MisplacedLondoner]

Major: Health Science and psychology
Overall GPA: 3.8
GRE: 313 combined, 5 writing
Experience: 200+ volunteer hours in outpatient & inpatient settings; sports therapy, general orthopedics, geriatrics, pediatrics, aquatic therapy, neuromuscular, cardio/pulmonary, intensive care

Applied & Accepted: Duke University!

When did you submit your application to Duke? Did you apply ED? Congrats on being accepted!

 

[artj]

When did you submit your application to Duke? Did you apply ED? Congrats on being accepted!

MisplacedLondoner,

I applied back in July, and yes I applied ED. Did you apply there also?

 

[MisplacedLondoner]

MisplacedLondoner,

I applied back in July, and yes I applied ED. Did you apply there also?

Ahh ok. Yes I did, but regular decision. I submitted early September and they emailed me about a month ago to say my application was under review, so it might be a little while yet. I love Duke's program so I'm anxious to hear from them, although my stats are on the lower end..

 

[artj]

Ahh ok. Yes I did, but regular decision. I submitted early September and they emailed me about a month ago to say my application was under review, so it might be a little while yet. I love Duke's program so I'm anxious to hear from them, although my stats are on the lower end..

I love the program too, I'm so excited/anxious to begin. Duke doesn't have a minimum GPA/GRE requirement, so don't fret if your stats are on the lower end. I heard that last year some people didn't hear back until the spring.
Good luck!!

 

[Mugsy14]

I guess I'll give this a try! My stats aren't all the great, just hoping schools will look at the whole application and not just the GPA and GREs.

Major: Sports Medicine
Overall GPA: 3.35
Pre-Req GPA: 3.1 (will go up once I retake my chemistry II class)
GRE: 150 V, 149 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: 4 years of Club Volleyball (Vice President for 2 years and currently President this year), work about 20 hours a week since sophomore year while attending college as a full time student, 4 year involvement in an academic club specified for my major

Volunteer: 154 hours (40 inpatient with 16 in pediatrics, 114 outpatient with 62 specializing in orthopedics)

Applied: ODU, VCU, Marymount, Shenandoah, Lynchburg, NYMC, NYIT, LIU, Elon, St. Augustine

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: - N/A

Like I said, hope they look at everything (essays, LOR, volunteer hours and settings, etc.) instead of just grades. Good luck to everyone with their applications!

 

[LVL]

**UPDATE INTERVIEW**

University: University of North Texas

Major: BS Biology, Chemistry minor

Overall GPA: 3.54
Last 60 GPA: 3.6
Pre-req GPA: 3.6

GRE: 149:Q 152:V 4:W

Extra-Curricular: Pre-PT Club President (currently), Pre-PT Club Secretary, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Deans List, Persian Student Society, Tactical Athlete Training Club, Pre-Pharmacy Club President + Treasurer (back when that's what I thought I wanted to do haha!), Student Government Association Freshman Intern

PT Experience Hours: 300+ in outpatient (working as tech currently), 64 in another outpatient, 152 in geriatric fitness facility (internship); Total: 500+

Applied: UNTHSC (#1 pick), UTMB, UTSW, UMHB, TTUHSC, ASU, TNU, Marymount in Virginia, Hampton in Virginia

Interviews: UNTHSC (Nov. 6), TTUHSC (Sept. 26), Angelo State U, TNU (they don't do interviews, but I got into "round 2")

Rejected: N/A

Accepted: TTUHSC (Oct. 11)