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

[MTOUCH]

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@ashnicolee43 I submitted my application late August and received an email regarding my acceptance last week.

Best of luck,

MT

 

[Smith2321]

@ashnicolee43 I submitted my application in the beginning of September and received my acceptance email two days ago. Thanks and good luck to you!

@MTOUCH Congrats and I guess we will be classmates this upcoming summer! I plan on moving down in April, it cannot come soon enough. The weather in Ohio is miserable.

 

[mags7119]

@G4RV04 When did you submit your application to Midwestern DG and hear about an interview?

 

[OSUkid]

Ohio State University
Major: HDFS
Overall GPA: 3.97
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
Extras: rugby team and exercise science club
Volunteer experience: 130 hours outpatient (3 different facilities including a sport medicine) 10 hours inpatient (skilled nursing facility), currently doing inpatient( acute)
GRE: (update)V 153 Q 159 AW 4.0 (plan on taking it again was so nervous only got 2 hours of sleep)

Applying: Ohio State, University of Chicaho Illinois, Cleveland State, Pacific University, MGM institute of health professions, Duke, Chapman, Northern Arizona, Florida, Puget Sound, Pittsburgh, University of Washington

I have two recommendations from PTs and one from a teacher. My extras are very limited because the time I spent playing rugby. I was wondering if anyone knows if I have any chance on making it in into any of these schools. Your feedback will be much appreciated . (Posted earlier before I had GRE scores and knew what schools I'm applying to)

I go to OSU as well hard to believe you got a high gpa unless you took some courses at community college.Im majoring in health science my current pre req gpa is a 4.0. Let me know if you get accepted to OSU, with your stats you should since the average is about 3.7-3.8. Let me know...

 

[Nick88893]

I go to OSU as well hard to believe you got a high gpa unless you took some courses at community college.Im majoring in health science my current pre req gpa is a 4.0. Let me know if you get accepted to OSU, with your stats you should since the average is about 3.7-3.8. Let me know...

I went to University of Akron my freshman year, only prerequisite I took was chemistry 1. The rest I took at OSU and am currently taking exercise science and currently have a A. I would love to go to OSU but worried about my GRE and shadowing hours. But I'll post my acceptances/rejections.

 

[AbeLincoln4]

University: Central Connecticut State University
Major: Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Overall GPA: 3.51
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3 - 3.7 depending on program (currently taking Chem II and Physics II)
Extras: 4 year starter on Divison 1 Soccer Team, member of SAAC, worked as intramural referee and lifeguard during last three years (didn't have time for too many extracurriculars due to heavy demand of soccer)

GRE: 149V 149Q 4.0W
Observation: 150 outpatient internship, 450 elite athlete training facility internship, 500+ outpatient clinic also working as aide

Applied: BU, Simmons College, MCPHS, Northeastern, UMass Lowell, Franklin Pierce (Manchester), UNE, Sacred Heart, New York State Medical College

Interview: N/A

Rejected: N/A

Waitlisted: N/A

Acceptance: N/A

First time applyng and reallllly hoping to get accepted! I sent in my applications a little late but hoping that won't matter too much. I'm open to feedback or any suggestions

 

[OSUkid]

I went to University of Akron my freshman year, only prerequisite I took was chemistry 1. The rest I took at OSU and am currently taking exercise science and currently have a A. I would love to go to OSU but worried about my GRE and shadowing hours. But I'll post my acceptances/rejections.

You will definitely get into OSU their GRE sums to 310 or average of 155 each, and 4.0 writing. Plus your GPA is near perfect, and they only require 40 shadowing hours, and you have 130 so why are you worried.

 

[OSUkid]

I went to University of Akron my freshman year, only prerequisite I took was chemistry 1. The rest I took at OSU and am currently taking exercise science and currently have a A. I would love to go to OSU but worried about my GRE and shadowing hours. But I'll post my acceptances/rejections.

Also you mentioned your currently taking Exercise phsyio right now? I know OSU gives preference to those have already completed their pre reqs, and you already applied. Also Im about to take bio 2 any good professor you took? As well as physiology you mind sharing advice on how to get an A in physio, heard its difficult.

 

[OSUkid]

University: Ohio State
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.78
Pre-req GPA: 3.54
GRE: 158V 158Q 4.5AW

Extra Curric: Pre PT Club, Volunteer at Big Brother Big Sister, Volunteer in community

Observation: 105 hours--25 inpatient, 80 outpatient (2 settings)

Applied: NSU Fort Lauderdale, Youngstown State, UT Southwestern

Acceptances: NSU (placed my deposit today)

Rejections: N/A

Why didnt you apply to OSU

 

[Smith2321]

@OSUkid the main reason I did not apply to OSU was because I was missing too many pre-reqs. I was missing 3 pre-reqs at the time I submitted my application and they only allow you to be missing two. Also, I have this vision of hanging out on the beach, drinking a corona, and studying my PT notes 🙂 So Florida seemed like the perfect spot for me.

 

[OSUkid]

@OSUkid the main reason I did not apply to OSU was because I was missing too many pre-reqs. I was missing 3 pre-reqs at the time I submitted my application and they only allow you to be missing two. Also, I have this vision of hanging out on the beach, drinking a corona, and studying my PT notes 🙂 So Florida seemed like the perfect spot for me.

I feel you but going out of state is expensive. Very expensive then you need a house and food, why would people do that to themselves.

 

[Smith2321]

My undergrad was covered by the military, so I am completely debt free. My wife has her BSN so she will cover my living expenses and I've saved almost enough to cover the full cost of the program. Granted I could go to OSU and save a little more, but I value my happiness in PT school more. However, I definitely agree with you, a lot of people don't realize the debt to income ratio for PT is not very good. One of the girls I shadowed owes well over 100k. Also, NSU charges the same tuition for out of state as it does in state students. (still a fairly expensive school though)

 

[Katiekflo]

Just updated GRE scores. I know I can now count out columbia and pitt since I don't even meet their minimum GRE scores :/ Getting so scared.

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 // 151V, 144Q, (waiting for writing score.)

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

 

[daphersDPT]

hey guys out of curiousity did anyone apply to western university of the health sciences? i'm hearing a lot of mixed reviews. any help would be great 🙂 thanks!

 

[AIMBreeden]

Just updated GRE scores. I know I can now count out columbia and pitt since I don't even meet their minimum GRE scores :/ Getting so scared.

Don't fret! I didn't meet their minimum either and I have an interview on the 22nd. Hoping to blow them away with my "interview skills".... so who knows! Anything can happen.

 

[kjd404]

JUST TO GIVE SOME OF YOU OUT THERE THAT MAY NOT HAVE THE BEST STATS..SOME HOPE!!

University: cAL STATE SAN MARCOS
Major:KINESIOLOGY PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY
Overall GPA: 3.43
Pre-Req GPA: 3.00
GRE: 880!!!( NOT THE BEST STANDARDIZED TEST TAKER) 400 V/480 Q

Extra-Curric: 14 YEARS OF COMPETITIVE SOCCER, 2 YEARS OF COLLEGE SOCCER..FIRT WOMANS SOCCER TEAM AT CAL STATE/ SCHOLARLY ATHLETE AWARD/ 3 KNEE SURGURIES/ 3 YEARS AS AN EXERCISE SPECIALIST/ ..SAME JOB IN COSTUMER SERVICE FOR SEVERAL YEARS THROUGH COLLEGE. SOCCER COACH. NU UPSLON HONOR SOCIETY, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY CLUB. CURRENTLY WORKING 2 JOBS ONE AS AN AID.

Volunteer:
OVER A 150 HOURS IN OUTPATIENT, INPATIENT, ACUTE, GERIATRICS, PEDIATRICS, SPORTS SPECIFIC, HOSPITALS AND CLINICS, OVER 8 YEARS OF PERSONAL EXERPIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPT MYSELF!
Acceptances:
UNIVERSITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE
Rejections:
NONE
Interviews:
UNIVERSITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE!!

ITS NOT ALWAYS JUST ABOUT THE STATS, AS LONG AS YOU DEVOTE YOURSELF TO YOUR CAREER AND MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO BE APPEALING IN DIFFERENT AREAS YOU CAN STAND OUT!..GOOD LUCK!

Is this an acceptance for their spring term? CONGRATS! My stats are similar to yours and I am applying to their flex program for next fall!

 

[Katiekflo]

Don't fret! I didn't meet their minimum either and I have an interview on the 22nd. Hoping to blow them away with my "interview skills".... so who knows! Anything can happen.

really? for which one? oh man you just gave me hope. thank you!

 

[Nick88893]

Also you mentioned your currently taking Exercise phsyio right now? I know OSU gives preference to those have already completed their pre reqs, and you already applied. Also Im about to take bio 2 any good professor you took? As well as physiology you mind sharing advice on how to get an A in physio, heard its difficult.

Yea missing exercise physio is what I'm worried about. Also, I had professor named Robin Taylor for Biology II. Her tests were not extremely hard but she puts a lot of information on tests that are not in the book. They are either from her lecture PowerPoint, ones on test not posted on Carmen, and from what she says. This can make her tests hard. Regarding physiology, I just studied a lot. You get a different teacher for every subject so it is hard to predict the tests. Hope this helps.

 

[AIMBreeden]

really? for which one? oh man you just gave me hope. thank you!

Is it sad I can't even remember my score? I took my GRE almost 4 years ago haha I know that it broke down to be a 147, 149 and 4.5! (long story about why I didn't retake it this year....) And hey, always have hope! Like one of my mentors told me, "don't worry, someone dumber than you has done it before."

 

[haley.jo]

That's an awesome quote. It needs to be framed and mounted.

 

[energizerbunny8399497]

University: Oregon State University
Major: Exercise and Sport Science- Pre Physical Therapy
Overall GPA: 3.2
Pre-Req GPA: 3.0-3.45 depending on the school
GRE: V 144 Q 150 A 3.5

Extra-Curric: MS clinic, Greek Life, IMPACT (adapted Physical Activity), Girls on the run

Volunteer: 1500 outpatient ortho (Paid), 45 Pediatrics, 8 neuro, 50 Inpatient SNF

Applied: USA, Texas Tech, AT still, WKU, UK

Acceptances: none yet

Rejections: Texas Tech

Interviews: none yet

I don't have the greatest stats but this is my first time applying and i'm in the process of retaking classes!

 

[cavchris]

Long time lurker here guys...

University: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Major: Political Science and Speech Communication (2009)
Overall GPA: 3.84
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: V 161 Q 160 A 4.5

Extra-Curric: Career changer - spent 4 years active duty as an Army officer; went to far away places and met a lot of interesting people; ROTC and Student Senate in College; current assistant in the cadaver lab for A&P; working full time at an outpatient ortho PT clinic while taking prerequisites at UIC

Volunteer: 1400 hrs outpatient ortho (paid), 30 hrs acute care, 20 hours rehab facility

Applied: Rosalind Franklin, Northwestern, NIU, UIC, US Army-Baylor, Midwestern - DG

Acceptances: Rosalind Franklin, Northwestern

Rejections: None.

Interviews: Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern (withdrew before interview)

Leaning Northwestern right now, especially after calculating what it costs after my GI Bill kicks in (not as much as the sticker price, thank goodness!) and after working with two NU grads for the past two years. I was super impressed with Rosalind, too, and I work with another recent graduate who has only good things to say about the program (plus, she's an awesome PT!). Baylor is going to be VERY tough to get into, so we'll cross that bridge if it ever shows up in front of me.

Best of luck to everyone! Especially you crusty old career changers out there!

 

[BruinPT92]

hey guys out of curiousity did anyone apply to western university of the health sciences? i'm hearing a lot of mixed reviews. any help would be great 🙂 thanks!

I did, I think they're a solid program and I like the inter-professional education aspect of the program. Have you visited the campus? That's the real downside for me... It's kind of in the middle of nowhere. What have you heard?

 

[ander120]

UPDATE!!

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign '14
Major: Interdisciplinary Health
Overall GPA: 3.51
Pre-req GPA: 3.2
GRE: 157 V 156 Q 4.5 AW
Observation: 105 outpatient, 60 inpatient
Exta-Curric: pre-pt club, kinesiology research assistant, student intern at health center, sorority leadership position, volunteer at nursing home, dean's list (3 semesters), graduated with honors

Applying: Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern DG, Midwestern Glendale, UIC, Governors State, Nova Southeastern
Interviews: Midwestern Glendale 10/31, Governors State 12/5 or 12/10
Accepted: Midwestern Glendale!!
Rejected: N/A

 

[gstate990]

University: Georgia State University
Major: Biology (Pre-Med)
Overall GPA: 3.28
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5
GRE: V152 / Q154 / W4.5 (best scores out of 2 attempts)

Extra-Curric: Recruitment Chair, Vice-President, and President for my fraternity. Undergrad Research Assistant in Neuroscience Institute (got a scholarship), NSCS, Golden Key, SGA Senator, President of Greek Honor society, Resident Assistant, Student Assistant

Volunteer: 80 hours out-patient, trying to complete some in-patient

Applying to: Emory, Georgia State, FIU


Just wondering what you all think my chances would be? I also took organic chem, biochem, neurobiology, neuroanatomy, genetics, molecular cell, etc so I hope that helps me.

 

[SwampPT]

University: West Liberty University

Major: Criminal Justice

Cgpa 3.06 (that's counting grades from 20 years ago)

Cgpa last 4 years: 3.77

Pgpa: 3.51

GRE: V 153 Q145 AW 4.0 taken in 2011 and didn't study a lick so I'm lucky.

Extra Curricular: I was a nontraditional student so I did not have time to participate in much. However, I was in the Russian Club, President of the Deputy Sheriff's Association for two terms, member of the Fraternal Order of Police, take part in various charities throughout the year.

Volunteer: 250 hours spanning the following settings: inpatient, outpatient, rehab, geriatrics, pediatrics, acute.

Applied: WVU, Marshall University, Shenandoah University, Ohio University, University of St. Augustine, University of Florida, Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, University of Miami, University of South Florida, Florida International University, University of Central Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University.

Interviews: University of Miami, Marshall University 1/5 declined, University of St. Augustine 1/16 declined.

Rejections: None yet, but I'm confident in getting quite a few.

Acceptances: Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale!!!

 

[daphersDPT]

I did, I think they're a solid program and I like the inter-professional education aspect of the program. Have you visited the campus? That's the real downside for me... It's kind of in the middle of nowhere. What have you heard?

Well, I've done some research online and apparently they don't have the best program. Previous students have said that you don't really learn anything, and the degree is essentially useless. I've also recently had a bad experience with the admissions people...I can't even get them on the phone to clarify some things on the application. I've never been to the campus because I live on the east coast. I was just applying there to cast a wide net.

 

[BruinPT92]

Well, I've done some research online and apparently they don't have the best program. Previous students have said that you don't really learn anything, and the degree is essentially useless. I've also recently had a bad experience with the admissions people...I can't even get them on the phone to clarify some things on the application. I've never been to the campus because I live on the east coast. I was just applying there to cast a wide net.

Did you read this? http://www.studentsreview.com/CA/WUOHS_g.html

If so, I'd say that only one claimed to be DPT and these reviews seem to be extreme opinions. I've visited the campus and I've talked to their admissions director and students and they seem pretty solid and happy. It just seems smaller than other schools because WesternU is comprised of only health graduate programs. Like if you're trying to cast a wide net towards southern CA, then I think Western should def be on your list above Mt. St. Mary's, CSU northridge and maybe even chapman. But that's just my opinion. I live in SoCal and I've applied to the above schools among others, except northridge

 

[PTKid28]

Long time lurker here guys...

University: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Major: Political Science and Speech Communication (2009)
Overall GPA: 3.84
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: V 161 Q 160 A 4.5

Extra-Curric: Career changer - spent 4 years active duty as an Army officer; went to far away places and met a lot of interesting people; ROTC and Student Senate in College; current assistant in the cadaver lab for A&P; working full time at an outpatient ortho PT clinic while taking prerequisites at UIC

Volunteer: 1400 hrs outpatient ortho (paid), 30 hrs acute care, 20 hours rehab facility

Applied: Rosalind Franklin, Northwestern, NIU, UIC, US Army-Baylor, Midwestern - DG

Acceptances: Rosalind Franklin, Northwestern

Rejections: None.

Interviews: Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern (withdrew before interview)

Leaning Northwestern right now, especially after calculating what it costs after my GI Bill kicks in (not as much as the sticker price, thank goodness!) and after working with two NU grads for the past two years. I was super impressed with Rosalind, too, and I work with another recent graduate who has only good things to say about the program (plus, she's an awesome PT!). Baylor is going to be VERY tough to get into, so we'll cross that bridge if it ever shows up in front of me.

Best of luck to everyone! Especially you crusty old career changers out there!

Congrats on Northwestern! When did you submit your apps?

 

[dptnm2014]

Overall GPA: 3.8 (PTCAS 3.68)
Pre-Req GPA: varies 3.9 - 3.62 (PTCAS)
GRE: V 159 Q 152 A 5.0

Extra-Curric: Worked throughout undergrad

Volunteer: 111 outpatient, 65 inpatient pediatrics, 50 inpatient, 10 woundcare

Applied: NAU, Franklin Pierce, Midwestern- Glendale, UNM, ODU, Regis

Acceptances:

Interviews:

Rejections:

 

[GoodskiiDPT]

2 Degrees
Major: BS Exercise Science & Health Promotion (FAU)
Overall GPA: PTCAS 3.11
Pre-Req GPA: PTCAS 3.27
GRE: V 155 Q 152 A 4.0

Did not have all pre-reqs done so decided to get a masters while i finish them

Major: MS Kinesiology (U of Arkansas)
Overall GPA PTCAS 3.80
4.0 in all pre-reqs taken while here.

Extra-Curric: Graduate Teaching Assistant for the past ~2 years. Worked as a referee for 2 years for intramural sports. Vice president and president of the exercise science and health promotion club. Tutor for the office of students with disabilities. CPR/AED cert from red cross

Volunteer: 379 Hours, all out-patients but in a variety of settings. Hospital, geriatrics, pediatrics, sports, orthopedics.

Applied: Nova Southeastern, UF, UT Southwestern, U of Washington

Acceptances:n/a

Interviews:n/a

Rejections:n/a

Had a bad start to my undergrad. Did not care about school until I got into my major. overall gpa was 3.11 but upper division was 3.47. Big part of why I am getting my masters now is because I know my GPA was not that strong. Hoping the A's i got in chem 2, bio 1, physics 1 + 2 while completing my masters (with a 3.8 gpa) will be seen. also taking developmental psych and microbio next semester in which I plan to get A's. I think the ~400 observation hours will help as well. Super nervous!!! Good luck to everyone!!

 

[LVL]

**UPDATE**

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

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, TTUHSC, ASU, UTMB, UTSW, TUN, Marymount in Virginia, Hampton in Virginia

Interviews: ASU (denied), TTUHSC (Sept. 26), UNTHSC (Nov. 6)

Accepted: TTUHSC (Oct. 11)

Wait-listed: TUN (denied)

Rejected: UTMB (Nov. 6)

 

[Kuhdaytee]

Did you read this? http://www.studentsreview.com/CA/WUOHS_g.html

If so, I'd say that only one claimed to be DPT and these reviews seem to be extreme opinions. I've visited the campus and I've talked to their admissions director and students and they seem pretty solid and happy. It just seems smaller than other schools because WesternU is comprised of only health graduate programs. Like if you're trying to cast a wide net towards southern CA, then I think Western should def be on your list above Mt. St. Mary's, CSU northridge and maybe even chapman. But that's just my opinion. I live in SoCal and I've applied to the above schools among others, except northridge

What have you heard about northridge? I applied but have heard nothing but good things.

 

[FTZ]

UPDATE: interview and wait list.

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: University of the Sciences Philadelphia

Wait list: WashU in St. Louis

 

[firegirl15]

UPDATE:

University: Elon University
Major: Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.59
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.3 depending on the school (PTCAS 3.17)
GRE: 156 V, 157 Q, 4.0 AW
Observation Hours: 64.08 outpatient
Extra Curricular: varsity dance team, feature twirler, SAAC representative, Presbyterian Student Fellowship, Alpha Xi Delta, FPC middle school youth volunteer, special olympics, Church of the Brethren workcamps, buddy break, Elonthon, Little Pink Houses of Hope, physiotherapy research in multiple cities in Ireland, Elon youth dance/cheer coach

Applied: Simmons (7/4), MGH (8/11), Franklin Pierce (NH) (8/11), Shenandoah (8/11), Radford (8/11), Elon (8/11), Belmont (8/31), MUSC (8/15), Lynchburg (10/15)

Interviews:

Rejected:

Accepted:

Waitlist: Belmont (application differed and will be looked at again in December - 10/16), Lynchburg (a final decision could not be reached - 11/7)

I'm concerned about my low pre-req GPA (I should have taken medical leave after a serious concussion, and my GPA reflects it), but my essays are strong and I have fairly strong interview skills. Any words of encouragement are more than welcome!

 

[SwampPT]

UPDATE:

University: Elon University
Major: Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.59
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.3 depending on the school (PTCAS 3.17)
GRE: 156 V, 157 Q, 4.0 AW
Observation Hours: 64.08 outpatient
Extra Curricular: varsity dance team, feature twirler, SAAC representative, Presbyterian Student Fellowship, Alpha Xi Delta, FPC middle school youth volunteer, special olympics, Church of the Brethren workcamps, buddy break, Elonthon, Little Pink Houses of Hope, physiotherapy research in multiple cities in Ireland, Elon youth dance/cheer coach

Applied: Simmons (7/4), MGH (8/11), Franklin Pierce (NH) (8/11), Shenandoah (8/11), Radford (8/11), Elon (8/11), Belmont (8/31), MUSC (8/15), Lynchburg (10/15)

Interviews:

Rejected:

Accepted:

Waitlist: Belmont (application differed and will be looked at again in December - 10/16), Lynchburg (a final decision could not be reached - 11/7)

I'm concerned about my low pre-req GPA (I should have taken medical leave after a serious concussion, and my GPA reflects it), but my essays are strong and I have fairly strong interview skills. Any words of encouragement are more than welcome!

You did outstanding on your GRE so I'm sure you will get accepted into at least one of your schools. If any of your schools DON'T do interviews then schedule a tour. You want to be more than just a name on an application to them🙂

 

[kjd404]

Major: Sports Biology
Overall GPA: 3.29 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.12 (PTCAS)
GRE: V-147 Q-150 AW-4.0

Extra-Curric: A lot of activities from tutoring, playing soccer, referee, hospital volunteer ect….

Volunteer: 150hours- outpatient/private practice and 230hours- Acute/subacute

Applied: Touro University Nevada, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Shenandoah University, Nova Southeastern University - Tampa, NYIT, UMES, Midwestern-Glendale, Nazareth, Mt. St. Joseph Univ., TJU, WKU, Mary Baldwin College

Acceptances: Nova Southeastern-Tampa (11/7) (Attending!!)

Waitlisted: Touro University Nevada (10/24)-declined

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: Nova Southeastern- Tampa (11/4)


This is my second application cycle and I cant wait to move down to sunny florida and start Nova's program in May!!

 

[firegirl15]

You did outstanding on your GRE so I'm sure you will get accepted into at least one of your schools. If any of your schools DON'T do interviews then schedule a tour. You want to be more than just a name on an application to them🙂

Thank you so much! I definitely plan to attend information sessions and take tours at as many schools as I can fit into my schedule.

 

[DjT3kN]

Major: Sports Biology
Overall GPA: 3.29 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.12 (PTCAS)
GRE: V-147 Q-150 AW-4.0

Extra-Curric: A lot of activities from tutoring, playing soccer, referee, hospital volunteer ect….

Volunteer: 150hours- outpatient/private practice and 230hours- Acute/subacute

Applied: Touro University Nevada, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Shenandoah University, Nova Southeastern University - Tampa, NYIT, UMES, Midwestern-Glendale, Nazareth, Mt. St. Joseph Univ., TJU, WKU, Mary Baldwin College

Acceptances: Nova Southeastern-Tampa (11/7) (Attending!!)

Waitlisted: Touro University Nevada (10/24)-declined

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: Nova Southeastern- Tampa (11/4)


This is my second application cycle and I cant wait to move down to sunny florida and start Nova's program in May!!

Isn't Nova- Tampa an online course? You're still going to move down to Florida though? Just wondering...

 

[kjd404]

Isn't Nova- Tampa an online course? You're still going to move down to Florida though? Just wondering...

its online and face to face at the end of each month…it can't just be online otherwise it would not be accredited…I have family in the tampa area so it will be cheaper to live with them verse fly once a month to tampa for 400 bucks

 

[ktachiba]

Update- Interview
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), Nazereth (11/24...not sure if I'll accept yet)
Rejections: Mayo
Waitlist: Nova
Acceptance: UNE

 

[BAKE84]

**UPDATE**

University: University of Oklahoma
Major: Health & Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.83
Pre-Req GPA: 3.66
GRE: 156 V, 155 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Smoking Initiation Research, Board Member on Student Advisory Committee for HES major, Member of Health & Exercise Science Student Association, member of PT/OT Club, Vice-President of Crimson Beat (Hip Hop dance organization), "Be Fit" Volunteer at local elementary school

Volunteer: 80 Outpatient general ortho clinics, 30 Pediatric Home Health (ongoing), 10 Equine PT (ongoing)
Work: 500+ Outpatient general ortho clinic (ongoing) as PT Technician and Clinic Assistant

Applying: PTCAS - Boston University, Emory, George Washington University, Regis University, University of Kansas, U Southern California, UT Southwestern. Non-PTCAS - TWU, UNTHSC (waiting on rec letters)

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: George Washington University (notified: 11/10)

 

[farrppy]

Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.81 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.79 (PTCAS)
GRE: V-151 Q-153 AW-4.0
Observation: 100 hours at two different outpatient orthopedic completed, also going to get 10 hours at a cerebral palsy pediatric facility, and attempting to get another 10+ hours acute inpatient
Extras: NCAA track and field athlete with numerous athletic awards, deans list, pre-health club, youth sports volunteer, anatomy TA and more minor ones
Applied: SUNY Upstate, SUNY Stonybrook, New York Medical College, and Duke
Interviews: None yet (just applied)

Anyone know if schools will see my observation hours updated on PTCAS as I currently have them planned, but not completed. This is the one area of my app that I am very worried about (having no current inpatient hours). Also what do you think my chances at getting into Upstate are? Suggestions and honest evaluations are more than welcome.

 

[engmedpt]

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[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, 11/12), Western Carolina (12/12), Duke (12/6)

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.

Update

 

[wannaBDPT]

UPDATE

Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.94
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
Extras: Manager of campus Fitness Center, Anat lab TA, Kines TA, Kines Club, Pre PT/OT Club Officer, Therapy assistant for a paraplegic, summer amateur baseball, Campus Rec Imtramurals(softball, flag football, basketball), Mountain biking and half marathons, NACSM Conference(s), WIRSA, High school baseball/volleyball S&C coach, Rec emergency response team, Fitness Center Exercise Programmer (Personal Trainer minus the certification), Kelly Starrett faithful, University Recreation Intern
Volunteer Hours: 97 total - several varieties of out/in
GRE: V 154 Q 154 AW 4.0

Applying: UW Madison (applied ED, but rolled to general admissions), UW-La Crosse, Concordia, Carroll University, Montana - Missoula

Interview: Concordia University of Wisconsin (SO EXCITED!)

Rejected:

 

[JDoe90]

UPDATE

Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.94
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
Extras: Manager of campus Fitness Center, Anat lab TA, Kines TA, Kines Club, Pre PT/OT Club Officer, Therapy assistant for a paraplegic, summer amateur baseball, Campus Rec Imtramurals(softball, flag football, basketball), Mountain biking and half marathons, NACSM Conference(s), WIRSA, High school baseball/volleyball S&C coach, Rec emergency response team, Fitness Center Exercise Programmer (Personal Trainer minus the certification), Kelly Starrett faithful, University Recreation Intern
Volunteer Hours: 97 total - several varieties of out/in
GRE: V 154 Q 154 AW 4.0

Applying: UW Madison (applied ED, but rolled to general admissions), UW-La Crosse, Concordia, Carroll University, Montana - Missoula

Interview: Concordia University of Wisconsin (SO EXCITED!)

Rejected:

Madison didn't take you ED with those stats? Wow, glad I didn't apply there...

 

[NeuroRehabilitation]

UPDATE

University: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (May 2012)
Worked for about a year, then went back for prereqs at a local cc.
Major: Cognitive Psychology
Minor: Molecular & Cellular Biology
Overall GPA: 3.25 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.48 (PTCAS)
GRE: 151 V, 151 Q, 3.0 AW
Observation Hours: 450 (inpatient), 165 (day rehab), 600 (outpatient as rehab tech)
Extracurricular: undergraduate research for 1.5 years, psych tutor, biology tutor, anatomy TA

Applied: Northwestern, UIC, UKentucky, Elon, Midwestern-DG, Lynchburg

Interviews:

Rejected: Elon, Lynchburg

Accepted:

 

[wannaBDPT]

Madison didn't take you ED with those stats? Wow, glad I didn't apply there...

Yeah I was pretty bummed, but early decision is competetive and they can take whoever they want to take. Good news is there are still more schools and I am still in the general admissions process.

I called Madison's admissions to see if I could do anything differently and she said maybe if my GRE was a bit higher, but mostly I was lacking inpatient, acute care, and skilled nursing observation hours experience. Getting my total numbers closer to the 200 mark may have looked better too.

But like I said, its competetive, and they can take/deny whoever they want. Although, the few I know who did get in (for ED) were definitely qualified for it and deserved it!

 

[destineedpt]

Has anyone applied to Indiana University and been invited to an interview? They said invitations would be sent via email on or before 11/14 and I haven't heard anything from them yet (it's 11/15 now) so I'm guessing I wasn't competitive enough for an interview. But I'm kind of hoping they are just a little behind schedule with the invites because I at least expected a rejection letter rather than a non-notification. Has anyone been invited to an interview at IU?