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BKTrojan said:
Update Acceptance!

University: University of Southern California
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+ service 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 (25 hours)

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

Interviews: Stony Brook (11/21), Columbia (11/22), CSI (1/5), Hunter (1/6). MGH (1/31)

Acceptances: Columbia (11/25, 27k scholarship), Stony Brook (12/11, 3k scholarship), Arcadia (12/20, 33k scholarship), BU (1/12, 42k scholarship), CSI (1/24)
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Seems like you're well liked. Have you decided on a school yet?
 
University: University of Kentucky
Overall GPA: 3.67
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6
GRE: 145V 154 Q, 4.0 AW
Observation Hours: 220 (Outpatient Rehab,Aquatic and Inpatient)
Applied: Georgia State, Mercer, Armstrong Atlantic, Winston Salem U, and Husson

Interviews: N/A

Rejected: Armstrong Atlantic

Accepted: N/A

Attending: N/A

Still waiting to hear back from all the other schools, just discouraged by the first rejection. I'm anxious to start hearing from the other schools. Good luck to all!
 
University: University of Oklahoma
Major: Health/Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.79
Pre-Req GPA: 3.81
GRE: V 149, Q 150, AW 4.0

Extra curricular: 2 years research experience, BB/BS OK, OU HES Student Advisory Committee, OU competitor in ACSM Quizbowl, McNair Scholar, membership in a few honor societies

Experience: 140 observation hrs (inpatient, outpatient, peds, school)

Applied: OU, MIZZOU, UNT, NAU
 
UPDATE: Interview Waitlist

University: University of California, Riverside and a bunch of other CC's
Major: Political Science
Overall GPA: 3.04
Last (60 units) Post-bacc GPA: 3.72
Pre-Req GPA: 3.69
GRE: 146 (V) 150 (Q) 3.5 (AW) (retaking this at the end of Oct.)

Extra-Curric: NSC First Aid Certified, Amateur Muay Thai practitioner, Wheelchair Basketball volunteer organizer, Recruitment Ambassador for my fraternity, Wounded Warrior Project athlete participant

Volunteer: 236 In-patient, 80 Outpatient

Applied: CSUF; CSUN; Pacific; Shenandoah; Univ. of Ill at Chicago; Western; Youngstown; Boston Univ; Chapman; Nova (Ft. Laud); U Florida; U South Florida; WestCoast Univ; LIU-Brooklyn; Midwestern (Glendale and Downers Grove); NAU; Thomas Jefferson; Lynchburg; UNE

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: UIC, Boston Univ, Shenandoah

Waitlist: CSUN (low alternate), Lynchburg, Nova

Interviews: Midwestern - Glendale (Hold/Pending), WestCoast Univ (1/23), Fresno State (1/31), Pacific University (Waitlisted - Tier 1)

Seems like Pacific Univ are going thru their initial invites and will contact us based on tier. I'm glad I got on Tier 1 and super excited to hear back soon.
 
UPDATE: Rejection 🙁

University: University of California, Riverside and a bunch of other CC's
Major: Political Science
Overall GPA: 3.04
Last (60 units) Post-bacc GPA: 3.72
Pre-Req GPA: 3.69
GRE: 146 (V) 150 (Q) 3.5 (AW) (retaking this at the end of Oct.)

Extra-Curric: NSC First Aid Certified, Amateur Muay Thai practitioner, Wheelchair Basketball volunteer organizer, Recruitment Ambassador for my fraternity, Wounded Warrior Project athlete participant

Volunteer: 236 In-patient, 80 Outpatient

Applied: CSUF; CSUN; Pacific; Shenandoah; Univ. of Ill at Chicago; Western; Youngstown; Boston Univ; Chapman; Nova (Ft. Laud); U Florida; U South Florida; WestCoast Univ; LIU-Brooklyn; Midwestern (Glendale and Downers Grove); NAU; Thomas Jefferson; Lynchburg; UNE

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: UIC, Boston Univ, Shenandoah, , Univ. of Ill at Chicago, USF (I didn't meet their cum. GPA of 3.2)

Waitlist: CSUN (low alternate), Lynchburg, Nova

Interviews: Midwestern - Glendale (Hold/Pending), WestCoast Univ (1/23), Fresno State (1/31), Pacific University (Waitlisted - Tier 1)

I didn't even see that requirement on their site or may have overlooked it. But damn, that was a waste of money. :bang:
 
DjT3kN said:
UPDATE: Rejection 🙁

University: University of California, Riverside and a bunch of other CC's
Major: Political Science
Overall GPA: 3.04
Last (60 units) Post-bacc GPA: 3.72
Pre-Req GPA: 3.69
GRE: 146 (V) 150 (Q) 3.5 (AW) (retaking this at the end of Oct.)

Extra-Curric: NSC First Aid Certified, Amateur Muay Thai practitioner, Wheelchair Basketball volunteer organizer, Recruitment Ambassador for my fraternity, Wounded Warrior Project athlete participant

Volunteer: 236 In-patient, 80 Outpatient

Applied: CSUF; CSUN; Pacific; Shenandoah; Univ. of Ill at Chicago; Western; Youngstown; Boston Univ; Chapman; Nova (Ft. Laud); U Florida; U South Florida; WestCoast Univ; LIU-Brooklyn; Midwestern (Glendale and Downers Grove); NAU; Thomas Jefferson; Lynchburg; UNE

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: UIC, Boston Univ, Shenandoah, , Univ. of Ill at Chicago, USF (I didn't meet their cum. GPA of 3.2)

Waitlist: CSUN (low alternate), Lynchburg, Nova

Interviews: Midwestern - Glendale (Hold/Pending), WestCoast Univ (1/23), Fresno State (1/31), Pacific University (Waitlisted - Tier 1)

I didn't even see that requirement on their site or may have overlooked it. But damn, that was a waste of money. :bang:
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I got a rejection from USF today as well because I didn't meet their minimal admissions criteria. I'm so confused though because that was my number 1 pick and I based my entire application of their requirements. I have no idea what I missed 🙁🙁
 
University: Pacific Lutheran University 14’ Go Lutes!
Major: Physical Education, Kinesiology
Concentration: Pre-Physical Therapy
Minors: Biology, Psychology
Overall GPA (PTCAS): 3.61
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.5
GRE: 156V, 154Q, 4.0AW
Extras: Research in geriatrics and a few published research abstracts, Dean's list, Swing Club, Outdoor Recreation Organization, Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL), Fall Prevention Awareness Day, work as a CNA at a skilled nursing home during my year between undergrad and grad school.
Observation Hours: Inpatient Acute - 25; Inpatient Rehabilitation - 8; Pediatrics - 84; Outpatient at 4 locations - 180; and research at a skilled nursing facility - 40 hours

Applied: Washington University in St. Louis; NAU; UNLV; Midwestern - Glendale; UW; George Fox; Chapman; Pacific University; University of the Pacific; Idaho State University

Interviews: Midwestern - Glendale (2/13 - notified 12/13); George Fox (2/14 - notified 1/13); UNLV (1/23 - notified 12/23)

Acceptances: Washington University In St Louis (notified 1/21)

Waitlist: Pacific University (notified 1/26) Got Tier 3 on the interview waitlist...'slim chance and are advised to consider alternate plans’. Pacific basically all but rejected me so I asked to be taken off of a waitlist for an interview.
 
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University: Georgia Southern University
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Health Education & Promotion
Overall GPA (PTCAS): 3.27
Pre-Req GPA: 3.38
GRE: 151Q, 149V, 3.5AW
Observation Hours: Occupational Health- 30, Acute Care Hospital- 40, Nursing Home- 40, Outpatient- 520

Applied: AASU, Belmont, Brenau, Elon, Emory, Georgia State, Nova- Ft. Lauderdale, Nova-Tampa, U of Miami, U of North Ga, USF

Interviews: U of Miami (12/5 -notified 11/5), Brenau (1/23 -notified 1/16)

Rejections: AASU, Belmont, Elon, Emory, Georgia State, Nova - both locations, U of North Ga, USF
Acceptances: Brenau-charter class!!! :soexcited:
 
DjT3kN said:
UPDATE: Rejection 🙁

University: University of California, Riverside and a bunch of other CC's
Major: Political Science
Overall GPA: 3.04
Last (60 units) Post-bacc GPA: 3.72
Pre-Req GPA: 3.69
GRE: 146 (V) 150 (Q) 3.5 (AW) (retaking this at the end of Oct.)

Extra-Curric: NSC First Aid Certified, Amateur Muay Thai practitioner, Wheelchair Basketball volunteer organizer, Recruitment Ambassador for my fraternity, Wounded Warrior Project athlete participant

Volunteer: 236 In-patient, 80 Outpatient

Applied: CSUF; CSUN; Pacific; Shenandoah; Univ. of Ill at Chicago; Western; Youngstown; Boston Univ; Chapman; Nova (Ft. Laud); U Florida; U South Florida; WestCoast Univ; LIU-Brooklyn; Midwestern (Glendale and Downers Grove); NAU; Thomas Jefferson; Lynchburg; UNE

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: UIC, Boston Univ, Shenandoah, , Univ. of Ill at Chicago, USF (I didn't meet their cum. GPA of 3.2)

Waitlist: CSUN (low alternate), Lynchburg, Nova

Interviews: Midwestern - Glendale (Hold/Pending), WestCoast Univ (1/23), Fresno State (1/31), Pacific University (Waitlisted - Tier 1)

I didn't even see that requirement on their site or may have overlooked it. But damn, that was a waste of money. :bang:
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Hey! I was wondering how your interview with West Coast went?? I have one with them in February
 
ashnicolee43 said:
I got a rejection from USF today as well because I didn't meet their minimal admissions criteria. I'm so confused though because that was my number 1 pick and I based my entire application of their requirements. I have no idea what I missed 🙁🙁
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I don't think you missed anything! I got a reject yesterday too, and also being confused about their "not meeting minimal admissions criteria" wording, did some double checking on their site and searches on these boards about them. Seems (according to former students who left the program) as though they want applicants with the Organic Chem. sequence and Biochem., although it says nothing about that in their info. Anyone I saw in past posts who'd gotten in had way extensive science courses beyond the pre-req's. Whatevs! Don't feel too bad.
 
asl10 said:
Hey! I was wondering how your interview with West Coast went?? I have one with them in February
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Hey, it went well in my opinion. It's pretty laid back, and Dean Hartgraves is very personable as well as the rest of the faculty. Talk to the students and ask questions, they give a good amount of insight about the program.
 
ACCEPTANCE UPDATE!!!

University: The Pennsylvania State University
Major: Kinesiology
Cumulative GPA: 3.40
Pre-req GPA: 3.05 (PTCAS - goes up depending on program since I retook two pre-req courses)
GRE: 149v 150q 4.0AW

Applied: Chatham, Drexel, Elon, GW, Lynchburg, Marshall, Murphy Deming College of Health and Sciences (MDCHS), Marymount, Shenandoah, Temple, Wingate, Neumann, Alvernia

Acceptances: Alvernia (1/7/15), Neumann (1/23/15 via phone call)

Rejections: Drexel (mail), Temple (email 12/9), Regis (email 12/9)

Interviews: MDCHS (9/26), Marshall (1/5), Neumann (1/13), Marymount (1/24)

Waitlists: Lynchburg (11/7, unable to come to a decision), Chatham (11/20), MDCHS (11/24), Elon (12/17)

Neumann is a weekend program (classes Saturday's and Sunday's 8am-6pm) so definitely something to think about. It is still a 3 year program and is accredited so that's good. Any input on weekend programs people have heard??
 
DjT3kN said:
Hey, it went well in my opinion. It's pretty laid back, and Dean Hartgraves is very personable as well as the rest of the faculty. Talk to the students and ask questions, they give a good amount of insight about the program.
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What kinds of questions did they ask and is it a group interview?
 
Update: Interview

University: University of New Mexico
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 4.11 (UNM recognized +/-: Otherwise 3.9)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8 – 3.91 Depending on school
GRE: 1st 145V, 148Q, 4.0AW; 2nd 143V, 149Q, 4.0AW; 3rd 149V, 152Q, 3.5AW

I verified that at least 2 of the 3 schools I applied to accept the highest in each category from all tests taken.

Extra-Curric: 6 years USAF, Deans list every semester for undergrad, Golden Key Honour Society.

Volunteer: 180+ outpatient ortho clinic and over 2500 inpatient acute care. I have been working as a rehab tech at a hospital for the last 16 months.

Applying: University of New Mexico, Eastern Washington University, University of Washington, Midwestern U - Glendale.

Acceptances: None yet.

Rejections: None yet.

Interviews: UNM (2/21)
 
UPDATE: Acceptance!

University: Purdue University North Central
Major: Liberal Studies, minors in Ecology and Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.97
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 160V, 147Q, 4.0AW

Extra-Curric: Tae Kwon Do instructor, Physics Club president, Dean’s Leadership participant, Ranting Llamas Improv Club, PNC Theater, Chancellor’s Leadership Group, American Sign Language Club, PNC biology research, chemistry supplemental instructor, chemistry lab instructor, chemistry lab tech, chemistry/anatomy/ASL tutor, inducted into two honor societies, and graduated as valedictorian with highest distinction.

Observation: 120 hours outpatient, 30 hours pediatrics, 20 hours wound care, 20 hours inpatient

Applied: IUPUI, University of Indianapolis, Emory, Washington University in St. Louis

Acceptances: IUPUI, University of Indianapolis, Emory

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: IUPUI, University of Indianapolis, Emory (1/23)

Waitlist: N/A
 
rmd said:
I don't think you missed anything! I got a reject yesterday too, and also being confused about their "not meeting minimal admissions criteria" wording, did some double checking on their site and searches on these boards about them. Seems (according to former students who left the program) as though they want applicants with the Organic Chem. sequence and Biochem., although it says nothing about that in their info. Anyone I saw in past posts who'd gotten in had way extensive science courses beyond the pre-req's. Whatevs! Don't feel too bad.
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I also read some alarming posts about that program which sent them to the bottom of my list. I also received a rejection letter. I have been printing off and saving all my rejection letters to provide extra motivation 🙂
 
University: Northern Illinois University
Major: Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.45
GRE: 1st 142 V . 141 Q, 3.5 AW; 2nd 150V, 141Q, 5.5AW; ( I STINK at standardized tests, and could have used more time to study, but more scores jumped drastically for the short time I had to study)


Extra-Curric: research, 2 on campus orgs, and work. I now work as a rehab aide.

Volunteer: 50 pediatrics, 30 inpatient, 400+outpatient.

Applying: Applied to : NIU, Governors State, St. Augustine,USF, LLU, UTEP, Andrews University, Nova, Rosalind Franklin , NYIT , and Western U

Acceptances: NIU, Governors State.

Waitlist: UTEP, LLU, USF

Rejections: Nova, Rosalind Franklin

Interviews: Governors State, NIU, Western U, LLU, St. Augustine
 
UPDATE!

Furman University
Degree: Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.74
Pre-requiste GPA: 3.75
GRE: 160V, 154Q 4.5W
Observation: 71 inpatient, 46 outpatient

Extra- Curric: STEM mentor for middle school girl, Residential Life Council (club), intramural sports, volunteer research assistant, volunteer on school farm, HSC majors club

Applied: University of Maryland Baltimore, Emory, Sacred Heart, Puget Sound, Pitt, Arcadia, GWU
Interviews: GWU (12/06), Sacred Heart (1/9), Emory (1/16)

Accepted: GWU (12/10), Sacred Heart (denied), Emory (1/27)

Waitlisted: Pitt

Rejected: University of Maryland Baltimore

I am stuck between GW and Emory... advice welcome! :help:
 
ktowndown said:
UPDATE!

Furman University
Degree: Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.74
Pre-requiste GPA: 3.75
GRE: 160V, 154Q 4.5W
Observation: 71 inpatient, 46 outpatient

Extra- Curric: STEM mentor for middle school girl, Residential Life Council (club), intramural sports, volunteer research assistant, volunteer on school farm, HSC majors club

Applied: University of Maryland Baltimore, Emory, Sacred Heart, Puget Sound, Pitt, Arcadia, GWU
Interviews: GWU (12/06), Sacred Heart (1/9), Emory (1/16)

Accepted: GWU (12/10), Sacred Heart (denied), Emory (1/27)

Waitlisted: Pitt

Rejected: University of Maryland Baltimore

I am stuck between GW and Emory... advice welcome! :help:
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Congrats on Emory! When did you interview?
 
Rutgers University
Degree: Public Health/Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.33
Pre-requiste GPA: 3.39
GRE: Retaking soon
Observation: 1000+ outpatient, Aide for a few years

Applied: Dominican College, LIU, NYIT, Seton Hall, Stony Brook, Thomas Jefferson, Touro, U of Sciences, Sacred Heart

Interviews: Sacred Heart (1/17)

Accepted: none

Waitlisted: none

Rejected: NYIT
 
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University: Brigham Young University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.99
Pre-requisite GPA: 3.97-4.0 depending on the school
GRE 168V, 162Q, 4.5W
Observation: 41 pediatric, 45 inpatient, 404 outpatient
Extras: peer-to-peer volunteer tutor, worked 1/2 time through school, volunteer with church, volunteered with disabled children, academic scholarship, dean's list every semester, graduated summa cum laude. Currently taking a gap year and working for a youth foundation while my husband finishes his masters.

Applied: University of Utah, Rocky Mountain University, Idaho State University, University of Mary (ND), NAU, UNLV, Eastern Washington University

Interviews: University of Mary (11/13-skype), Rocky Mountain (11/25), UNLV (1/23), Northern Arizona University (2/28-planned)

Accepted: University of Mary (11/17-declined), Rocky Mountain (11/25), Idaho State (received via snail mail today 1/28, deposit due by 2/12)

Rejected: University of Utah

Waitlisted: none
 
knj27 said:
:wtf:

If they don't take someone with your stats, who the heck do they take?!? Are you a Utah resident?
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Haha, I have had the same thought several times. I am a Utah resident, but I don't believe they give preference for in-state. I have a friend at BYU with similar stats who also didn't even get an interview. From what I have seen and heard, the U of U prides itself on its diversity and personality and so maybe I just didn't stand out or was perceived to be incompatible based on my essay. Based on my conversations with students and admissions, the U puts a lot more weight on personality and essays than any of the other schools I applied to so it can be more hit-or-miss. The only other thing I can think of is that my application was mis-processed. I don't feel too bad though; I have at least 3 other acceptances with hopefully more on the way.
 
CBAforPT said:
From what I have seen and heard, the U of U prides itself on its diversity and personality and so maybe I just didn't stand out or was perceived to be incompatible based on my essay.
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From what I have seen and heard, the U of U is ridiculously priced for a state school, is ridiculously elitist, and is unreasonably difficult for even high caliber students to get accepted to. They can take their diversity and personality and shove it as far as I'm concerned.

A state resident with the stats that you have not being accepted to the only public program in the state is absolutely abhorrent.
 
Hello All!

University: Northern Illinois University
Major: Pre-Physical Therapy

My stats after the academic update(according to PTCAS):
Total GPA: 3.82
Science GPA (I've taken everything but physiology): 3.62
PT Prereqs: 3.75

At NIU my GPA is a 3.856

GRE: 152V, 157Q, 4.5 writing

Observation Hours:
Early intervention pediatrics: 25
Nursing Home: 28
Outpatient Ortho:44
Women's health: 60

I am graduating in 3 years total! I am a member of Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity! I am also a part of Pre-Physical Therapy Club.

Accepted: Concordia University Wisconsin, Midwestern Downers Grove, Rosalind Franklin, Northern Illinois University

Waitlisted: University Illinois Chicago, UW Milwaukee

Rejected: None

Still waiting on Carroll in Waukesha, WI
 
UPDATE - ACCEPTANCE!

University: University of Florida
Major: Industrial & Systems Engineering (graduated in 2007, this is a career change for me!)
PTCAS Overall GPA: 3.28
PTCAS Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
Post-bacc GPA: 4.0
GRE: 161 V / 162 Q / 5.0 AW

Extra-Curric: I'm non-trad, so I agree that there's not a ton of extra time with a full-time job, taking pre-reqs, and getting in observation hours. I'm on the board of a non-profit that works with orphanages in Haiti, and I've also done some occasional volunteering with Special Olympics

Volunteer: Right now, I have about 60 Outpatient, and about 10 Inpatient. That should continue to grow, and I'm hoping to have at least 100 by the time I apply, and even more after that.

My GPA is on the lower side, but all of my lower grades were in specialized engineering classes (helloooo Thermodynamics!) so hopefully they won't have as much of an impact on my chances of getting into PT schools.

Applying: Nova Southeastern, Miami, Maryland, GWU, Marymount, and Arcadia. Hopefully that casts a wide enough net and I'll get into one of them!

Interview: Maryland Baltimore (11/5) Marymount (1/24 - declined) George Washington (1/16)

Acceptance: Maryland Baltimore (deposit sent - 1/2), GWU (1/29)

Now it's time to decide, but these were my top two schools, so it's AWESOME to have been accepted at both.
 
UPDATE: WAITLIST!!!

University: Queens College
Major: Nutrition & Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.44 (waiting for the academic update, should increase)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.15 (waiting for AU to recalculate)
GRE: 149V, 142Q, 4.0 AW// 151V, 144Q, 4.0 AW

Volunteer: 500+ Outpatient completed, 90 outpatient internship in process, still need inpatient hours

Applied: Stony Brook, LIU- Brooklyn, Columbia, UPITT, MGH, BU

Acceptances: N/A

Waitlisted: UPITT!

Rejections: MGH, BU

Interviews: N/A

I am SO excited just to be placed on the waitlist for UPITT. I didn't even meet their minimum GRE requirement and was positive I would be rejected. Even if I don't make it in, I am so happy to receive something that isn't a rejection letter!
 
UPDATE

University: UMass Amherst
Major: Biology
Overall GPA (PTCAS): 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: 3.86-3.9 (depending on school)
GRE: 156V, 150Q, 4.5AW
Extras: Running Club Captain, Spearheaded weekly visits to adult group home for 1 year
Observation Hours: 1000+ outpatient ortho (Rehab Aide) , 20 inpatient skilled nursing facility, 10 inpatient pediatric

Applied: UNE, Sacred Heart, URI, Simmons College, UConn, American International College, UVM, NYIT, Chapman
Interviews: UNE, Sacred Heart, URI
Acceptances: UConn, Sacred Heart, Simmons College
Rejections: NYIT
Waitlist: UNE
Attending: Simmons College (58k scholarship) deposit sent 1/28
 
Overall GPA: 3.30
Pre-Req GPA: 3.45
GRE: 152 V, 159 Q, 4.0 AW

Volunteer: 224 outpatient pediatric, 86 outpatient ortho, 50 inpatient
Extra-curriculars: Alpha Phi Omega (over 300 hours), Therapy based karate center for special needs children (200 hours), working part time at a learning center for special needs children.

Applied: WesternU, Loma Linda, CSUN, Mount St. Mary's, APU, USC
Interviews: WesternU, Loma Linda
Waitlisted: WesternU, CSUN
Rejections: Loma Linda, USC, APU
Acceptances: Mount St. Mary's! 😀
 
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Declines, Rejection, Interviews etc.

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 (half finished app), Husson (didn't finish essays), 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, declined), Duke (12/6), University of Central Arkansas (12/5, declined), Regis university (12/8 declined), UNLV (declined), San Angelo State (Skype 2/8), MGH (declined)

Acceptances: University of Maryland Eastern Shore (deposit sent), Nova SouthEastern (10/20 - Declined), University of South Carolina (deposit sent), Duke (12/12 declined...killed my soul), MUSC (12/12 declined..this one hurt too), Texas Womans University Houston (12/12 no deposit required)

Waitlisted: Bradley

Rejected: Univ. Tenn Health Science Center (10/21), Wingate, Northern Arizona, Drexel
 
Update Rejections
UC Irvine '09
Major: Business Economics
Overall GPA: 3.59
Pre-Req GPA: 3.77
Math & Science: 3.67
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 (declined), URI (1/4), Shenandoah (declined), Western (declined), CSUF (declined), West Coast (declined), UNLV (declined)
Rejections: Mayo, UCF, Northern Arizona, George Washington, U of Montana, URI, Puget Sound
Waitlist: Nova, CSUN (#95), Lynchburg (declined)
Acceptance: UNE, LIU Brooklyn (declined)

I guess on I'm on a bit of a bad streak ...Although I applied to too many schools, I hope I provide a good example of how certain programs rate applicants. I made sure I was qualified for all the schools I applied to, and most of the programs were one's that I would like to attend with the exception of 3-4 safety schools. The only school I probably shouldn't have appiled to was UCF, cuz they only accept 5% OOS students, but I would enjoy living in Orlando since I'm passionate about the Magic hahaha. So if you are a non-trad with a pretty good GPA, but a poor verbal GRE score, maybe you can use my application as an example of where to apply to :highfive:

It also shows that most schools value GPA over GRE scores, as long as you write a decent essay and don't bomb the interview (if the school has one)
 
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University: Colorado College
Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology with Distinction
Overall GPA: 3.66
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76
GRE: 155V 159Q 4.5AW

Extra-Curric/Work, Other: Microbiology research for 2 years (Got a publication out of it!), Student athletic trainer for 3 years, Health Professions club cabinet member, US soccer volunteer, Anatomy TA, Cell Bio Tutor, Dean's list for 2 years

Observation Hours: 1500+ Outpatient (Sports, ortho), 20 Inpatient sub-acute , 18 SNF

Applied: Regis U, CU Denver, Nova, Drexel U, Pacific U, U of New England, U of Indianapolis, Boston U

Rejections: U of Utah, Boston U

Interviews: Drexel U 10/3, UNE 12/5 (Declined), UIndy (Declined), CU Denver, Regis, Pacific U

Acceptances: Drexel (with scholarship), Nova Southeastern, CU DENVER!!!!
 
futureDPT1203 said:
Overall GPA: 3.30
Pre-Req GPA: 3.45
GRE: 152 V, 159 Q, 4.0 AW

Volunteer: 224 outpatient pediatric, 86 outpatient ortho, 50 inpatient
Extra-curriculars: Alpha Phi Omega (over 300 hours), Therapy based karate center for special needs children (200 hours), working part time at a learning center for special needs children.

Applied: WesternU, Loma Linda, CSUN, Mount St. Mary's, APU, USC
Interviews: WesternU, Loma Linda
Waitlisted: WesternU, CSUN
Rejections: Loma Linda
Acceptances: Mount St. Mary's! 😀
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If you don't mind me asking, when was your interview with WesternU? I had mine last week so I'm not sure how long they take to get back to you.
 
DDJ said:
If you don't mind me asking, when was your interview with WesternU? I had mine last week so I'm not sure how long they take to get back to you.
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I had my interview in December, and I heard back around the second week of January. They said they will let you know after about 2 weeks, mine was delayed because of the two week holiday! 🙂
 
Waitlist & Rejection Update - Marymount (1/29/15, Waitlist), GW (1/29/15)

schwartzy55 said:
University: The Pennsylvania State University
Major: Kinesiology
Cumulative GPA: 3.40
Pre-req GPA: 3.05 (PTCAS - goes up depending on program since I retook two pre-req courses)
GRE: 149v 150q 4.0AW

Applied: Chatham, Drexel, Elon, GW, Lynchburg, Marshall, Murphy Deming College of Health and Sciences (MDCHS), Marymount, Shenandoah, Temple, Wingate, Neumann, Alvernia

Acceptances: Alvernia (1/7/15), Neumann (1/23/15 via phone call)

Rejections: Drexel (mail), Temple (email 12/9), Regis (email 12/9), GW (1/29/15)

Interviews: MDCHS (9/26), Marshall (1/5), Neumann (1/13), Marymount (1/24)

Waitlists: Lynchburg (11/7, unable to come to a decision), Chatham (11/20), MDCHS (11/24), Elon (12/17), Marymount (1/29/15)
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University: San Jose State University
Major: Kinesiology-Movement Science
Overall GPA: 3.73
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4-7 (depending on school)
GRE: 158Q 155V 4.5AW

Extra-Curric: Biomechanics research, various activities through my church, including being a small group leader for middle schoolers for two years, various activities within my sister's softball league, Pre-PT club member

Volunteer: 510 outpatient ortho as a PT Aide, 40 inpatient acute, 25 outpatient peds

Applied: UCSF/SFSU, Duke, CSUF, Samuel Merritt, UOP, CSUS, CSUN

Acceptances: UCSF/SFSU (attending)

Rejections: CSUS

Waitlist: CSUN (#64)

Interviews: UCSF/SFSU, CSUF (declined), UOP (declined), Samuel Merritt (declined)
 
futureDPT1203 said:
I had my interview in December, and I heard back around the second week of January. They said they will let you know after about 2 weeks, mine was delayed because of the two week holiday! 🙂
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Thank you! I just got my acceptance email today! Only 3 days after my interview. Wow!
 
UPDATE- Acceptances and Rejections

University: Seattle Pacific University
Major: Applied Human Biology
Cumulative GPA: 3.53
Pre-req GPA: depends (but the PTCAS says 3.38, it should go up with my courses from the academic update though)
GRE: V 159 Q 155 AW 4.0

Applied: University of Washington, Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Mary, Idaho State University

Interviews: University of Mary (1/23)

Rejections: Eastern Washington University (1/30)

Acceptances: University of Mary (1/26) [put down the deposit]
 
Update: Waitlist

University: University of New Mexico
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 4.11 (UNM recognized +/-: Otherwise 3.9)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.8 – 3.91 Depending on school
GRE: 1st 145V, 148Q, 4.0AW; 2nd 143V, 149Q, 4.0AW; 3rd 149V, 152Q, 3.5AW

I verified that at least 2 of the 3 schools I applied to accept the highest in each category from all tests taken.

Extra-Curric: 6 years USAF, Deans list every semester for undergrad, Golden Key Honour Society.

Volunteer: 180+ outpatient ortho clinic and over 2500 inpatient acute care. I have been working as a rehab tech at a hospital for the last 16 months.

Applying: University of New Mexico, Eastern Washington University, University of Washington, Midwestern U - Glendale.

Acceptances: None yet.

Waitlist: EWU

Rejections: None yet.

Interviews: UNM (2/21)
 
University: Colorado College
Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology with Distinction
Overall GPA: 3.66
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76
GRE: 155V 159Q 4.5AW

Extra-Curric/Work, Other: Microbiology research for 2 years (Got a publication out of it!), Student athletic trainer for 3 years, Health Professions club cabinet member, US soccer volunteer, Anatomy TA, Cell Bio Tutor, Dean's list for 2 years

Observation Hours: 1500+ Outpatient (Sports, ortho), 20 Inpatient sub-acute , 18 SNF

Applied: Regis U, CU Denver, Nova, Drexel U, Pacific U, U of New England, U of Indianapolis, Boston U

Rejections: U of Utah, Boston U

Interviews: Drexel U 10/3, UNE 12/5 (Declined), UIndy (Declined), CU Denver, Regis, Pacific U (Declined)

Acceptances: Drexel (with scholarship), Nova Southeastern, CU Denver, Regis

Attending: I have no idea!!!
 
I gave them a call since I was worried I wouldn't hear back from them until after CU's deposit deadline
 
DjT3kN said:
UPDATE: WAITLIST

University: University of California, Riverside and a bunch of other CC's
Major: Political Science
Overall GPA: 3.04
Last (60 units) Post-bacc GPA: 3.72
Pre-Req GPA: 3.69
GRE: 146 (V) 150 (Q) 3.5 (AW) (retaking this at the end of Oct.)

Extra-Curric: NSC First Aid Certified, Amateur Muay Thai practitioner, Wheelchair Basketball volunteer organizer, Recruitment Ambassador for my fraternity, Wounded Warrior Project athlete participant

Volunteer: 236 In-patient, 80 Outpatient

Applied: CSUF; CSUN; Pacific; Shenandoah; Univ. of Ill at Chicago; Western; Youngstown; Boston Univ; Chapman; Nova (Ft. Laud); U Florida; U South Florida; WestCoast Univ; LIU-Brooklyn; Midwestern (Glendale and Downers Grove); NAU; Thomas Jefferson; Lynchburg; UNE

Acceptances: N/A

Rejections: UIC, Boston Univ, Shenandoah, , Univ. of Ill at Chicago, USF (I didn't meet their cum. GPA of 3.2)

Waitlist: CSUN (low alternate), Lynchburg, Nova, Lynchburg

Interviews: Midwestern - Glendale (Hold/Pending), WestCoast Univ (1/23), Fresno State (1/31), Pacific University (Waitlisted - Tier 1)
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Gah! Another waitlist... damn, I just need ONE acceptance. That's it!!! Just one and all I'm getting are waitlists and/or rejections. :wtf:
 
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