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

[Iceman7]

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University: Western Illinois University/Illinois Central College
Major: Agriculture
Overall GPA: 3.76
Pre-Req GPA: 3.67
GRE: V 152 Q 155 W 4.0

Volunteer: 100 hours observing at 2 outpatient clinics

Applied: Florida Gulf Coast, Florida International, Florida Gulf Coast and Southwest Baptist

Acceptances: None
Rejections: None
Interviews: None

 

[PT34]

Man I really am sorry for you. See my above post for lots of information, but it doesn't necessarily all apply to you as your situation is pretty different.

Your grades are solidly above average and your GRE scores are average at worst. You're observation hours also seem thorough. I honestly can't tell from just your stats what the issue is. Although I will say I get the impression that the Washington schools really are quite competitive, so it may just be bad luck. 0 for 3 really is surprising though.

Have you had interviews at all three schools?

As the admissions cycle goes on and I continue to follow this thread, I am becoming increasingly suspicious that this is the case...

In reality they each have things they are looking for...they want people they feel are a good "fit" for their program...but how does each different ADCOM come up with their decisions? Well how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pop? The world may never know...

Unfortunately they do not interview; their decisions are made completely off the applications. As I said before, I do not get it. The theory of bingo balls could definitely be applied to my case. Just soooooo frustrating!

 

[ken chow]

I wanted to thank you all for the positive feedback and critiques! I'll do my best to improve my application with the suggestions in mind. I feel relieved and glad that I posted in this thread. Thanks again!

 

[DesertPT]

Unfortunately they do not interview; their decisions are made completely off the applications. As I said before, I do not get it. The theory of bingo balls could definitely be applied to my case. Just soooooo frustrating!

Dang...are you a Washington resident?

 

[SwampPT]

Eastern Washington University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.84, varied by like .02 depending on the school
GRE: 155 Q, 156 V, 4.5 AW
Extra-Curric: Undergrad TA for 300 level class for 3 quarters, youth basketball coach, executive board for fraternity, worked in library for 4 years, pre-pt club, special olympics
Volunteer/ Observation Hours: ~215 (150 outpatient ortho, 50 inpatient, 15 skilled nursing)

Applied: Eastern Washington University, University of Washington, University of Puget Sound
Rejected: UPS, UW
Waitlisted: EWU
Accepted: NONE

I would have never in a million years have thought I might not be attending PT school in the fall....just devastating. I would have thought I would be a shoe-in for sure at one of the schools in WA. None of the programs will let me inquire until at least April. I must have rubbed some people the wrong way in my application or something, as there is a common theme here....I thought my essays were great as I spent DAYS on them and my letters of rec were great. I just do not know, very, very discouraging to have worked this hard and it may not work out. I just don't get it.

I don't get it either. You're stats are great and you have earned a seat in PT school. Schedule a tour for EWU. Since there are not any interviews you can let them meet you and by taking a tour you'll be showing them you're seriously interested in THEIR school. They will inevitably select someone from the wait list. Get a leg up on the others. I'll bet you that you'll get accepted then.

 

[cyrxx037]

Now that I've got some acceptances, I feel more comfortable posting!

University: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.65
Pre-Req GPA: 3.45
GRE: 152 V/ 159 Q/ 4.5 W

Extra Curricular: Pre-Physical Therapy Club, Student Worker at CEHD Deans Office, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, JV Head Dance Team Coach, Office Assistant through Housing and Residential Life, Nanny, Volunteer for Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Program, Chi Omega-Charter Member and Personnel Chair, Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Flagship 2014 participant
Volunteer: 350 hours in outpatient PT, including internship as rehab aide in sport medicine clinic
Certifications: CPR/First Aid

Applied: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, St. Kate's, UCF, U of Miami, Washington University in St. Louis
Rejected: UCF
Interviewed: Miami
Waitlist: U of MN and St. Kate's
Accepted: Washington University in St. Louis, U of Miami

 

[jamesmr8138]

Man I really am sorry for you. See my above post for lots of information, but it doesn't necessarily all apply to you as your situation is pretty different.

Your grades are solidly above average and your GRE scores are average at worst. You're observation hours also seem thorough. I honestly can't tell from just your stats what the issue is. Although I will say I get the impression that the Washington schools really are quite competitive, so it may just be bad luck. 0 for 3 really is surprising though.

Have you had interviews at all three schools?

Sorry to hear about this. As a WA resident who also graduated from EWU, I know how competitive WA programs can me. I applied to 13 programs 2 years ago and was accepted into 6, waitlisted to 4, and rejected by 3 (EWU, UPS, UW). I thought I had a chance at EWU since my last 90 credits was a 3.99 GPA and I had a letter of rec from Wendy herself (who you should know if you were exercise science from EWU). I knew WA was competitive, so I played it safe and applied to other regions.

 

[Kuhdaytee]

UPDATE: REJECTION

University: University of California, Berkeley (5/2014)
Major: Integrative Biology
Overall Undergrad GPA: 3.28 (3.52 upper div)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.29-3.77 (Most schools are at 3.4-3.5; I got A/A+ in anatomy/physiology classes)
Community/Work/Other: Dean's Honors (1 semester), communication assistant (work study), camp counselor, wildlife rehabilitation volunteer, foster care volunteer, ran the anatomy enrichment program
Volunteer Hours: 236 total: 81 wellness, 65 orthopedics, 39 acute care hospital, 36 outpatient aquatic/pediatrics, 15 inpatient rehabilitation facility
GRE: 160V 163Q 4.5AW

Applied: (submitted PTCAS 8/8) CSULB, CSUN, CSUF, Regis, Elon, UMES, UNE, URI, Touro Nevada, UNTHSC

Rejections: CSUN (low alternate), Regis (Interview Waitlist), CSULB, CSUF (2/19)

Interviews: UMES (9/12), UNE (11/7, declined), Elon (12/5, declined), URI (pretty sure I was given an Interview but I lost the email. Declined either way.), CSUF (1/31)

Acceptances: UMES (10/1 - sent in deposit!), Touro University Nevada (10/3 - declined)

Looks like I'm going to UMES!

 

[koreansnow]

How did you find out about UW? Through snail mail, email or here --> https://apps.grad.uw.edu/applForAdmiss/login.aspx

It doesn't look like they have told me anything on the link I provided.

I received an e-mail from them before my status changed.

 

[tweaze]

I would have never in a million years have thought I might not be attending PT school in the fall....just devastating. I would have thought I would be a shoe-in for sure at one of the schools in WA. None of the programs will let me inquire until at least April. I must have rubbed some people the wrong way in my application or something, as there is a common theme here....I thought my essays were great as I spent DAYS on them and my letters of rec were great. I just do not know, very, very discouraging to have worked this hard and it may not work out. I just don't get it.

Sorry to hear about this. As a WA resident who also graduated from EWU, I know how competitive WA programs can me. I applied to 13 programs 2 years ago and was accepted into 6, waitlisted to 4, and rejected by 3 (EWU, UPS, UW). I thought I had a chance at EWU since my last 90 credits was a 3.99 GPA and I had a letter of rec from Wendy herself (who you should know if you were exercise science from EWU). I knew WA was competitive, so I played it safe and applied to other regions.

The WA schools are just tough. I'm a WA resident as well, graduated from UW, and have pretty good stats. So far I've been rejected outright from UW and UPS, but had good luck so far out of state, which seems totally counterintuitive. It's hard to feel like your state doesn't want you, especially if there is no clear weakness in your application. I do think that with there being so many qualified applicants and only 119 seats total in Washington (45 for UW, 38 for EWU, and 36 for UPS), it really ends up being a crap shoot who is accepted and who is not and is not a personal reflection on you. And UW and EWU do not favor instate applicants like other state programs do, which makes it even harder.

 

[Melanie726]

UPDATE ACCEPTANCE!

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, American International College, UVM, URI
Rejections: NYIT
Waitlist: UNE

 

[adk5131]

UPDATE: ACCEPTANCE

University: Pennsylvania State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.66
Pre-Req GPA: 3.60
GRE: 150 V/ 158 Q/ 4.5 W

Extra Curricular: THON, Kinesiology Club, Tutor
Volunteer: 450 total hours in outpatient ortho, inpatient neuro, inpatient cardio-pulmonary, and amputee therapy
Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and CPR/First Aid

Applied: Arcadia, Army-Baylor, Chatham, Elon, Emory, Lynchburg, Miami, Northwestern, Scranton, Shenandoah, Rutgers Stratford
Rejected: Northwestern
Interviewed: Army-Baylor(phone), Chatham, Elon, Emory, Miami, Shenandoah, Rutgers Stratford
Waitlist: Chatham and Scranton
Accepted: Rutgers Stratford (rejected), Lynchburg (rejected), Shenandoah, Elon, Emory!

I'm going to send a deposit to Emory. The only way I'll change my mind is if I get into Army-Baylor.

 

[ktachiba]

Update Rejection
UC Irvine '09
Major: Business Economics
Overall GPA: 3.59
Pre-Req GPA: 3.77 (varies with schools)
Math & Science: 3.67
Post-Bacc: 3.90
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, Puget Sound, UW
Waitlist: Nova, CSUN (#95), Lynchburg (declined)
Acceptance: UNE, LIU Brooklyn (declined)

Well not too surprised bout UW as it is a very competitive program. It looks like I'm 100% committed to UNE, as I don't plan on finishing the last pre-req I need for USC and have no interest in attending Seton Hall. The only school I'm waiting back on at this point is URI, but I'm not sure if I would pick it over UNE.

Also, for those looking for schools that don't care about the GRE, I would highly suggest Nazareth in Rochester, NY. They expanded their class size from 16 to 51 and were very interested in interviewing me. It seems that they place a high emphasis on GPA.

 

[DjT3kN]

UPDATE: WAITLIST AGAIN!
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), LIU- Brooklyn, Western University

Waitlist: CSUN (low alternate), Lynchburg, Nova, CSUF/Fresno State (Upper Half of the list)

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


I'm not too surprised as they only accept 32 students for their cohort. But I was really hoping to be 1 of the first 32 students they sent acceptances to. Upper Half of the wait list isn't too bad considering. Still, it's not a full acceptance though. *sighs*

 

[SwampPT]

UPDATE: WAITLIST AGAIN!
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), LIU- Brooklyn, Western University

Waitlist: CSUN (low alternate), Lynchburg, Nova, CSUF/Fresno State (Upper Half of the list)

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


I'm not too surprised as they only accept 32 students for their cohort. But I was really hoping to be 1 of the first 32 students they sent acceptances to. Upper Half of the wait list isn't too bad considering. Still, it's not a full acceptance though. *sighs*

I see you're on Novas wait list. I'm not sure if I told you this or not: If possible schedule a tour of the program ASAP. They don't do interviews so you can get a leg up on the competition by showing them that you're interested in THEIR school. Every school takes students from the wait list so you may be able to move straight to the front of the line by seizing the initiative. I personally think you'd end up getting in if you did that. I'm pulling for you🙂

 

[GoSparta]

Starting to lose all hope...Any input and critique's for next cycle? Will of course be re-taking some pre-reqs.

University: San Jose State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.41 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.06 (PTCAS)
GRE:verbal-151, quantitative-156, analytical-4.0

Extra-Curric: President of Kinesiology Club, Active Member of Dirty Brushes (Art Club), 200+ hours of research in KIN department, Active Member in Pre-PT Club, Boxing Club Team for 3 years, independently contracted by PT's for at-home exercise with children w/ disabilities, and many KIN-related jobs.

Volunteer/Observation: 120+ outpatient hours (sports, ortho, geriatrics), 50 hours inpatient (acute), 24 hours inpatient (polytrauma)

Applied: Emory, Samuel Merritt, UOP, St. Augustine, NAU, New Mexico, Maryland, Delaware, Chapman

Attending: waiting

Rejections: Delaware, Maryland, Emory, Western, Samuel Merritt, NAU

Interviews: St. Augustine, UOP interviewed 2/20)

Acceptances: St. Augustine (San Marcos).

Updated: I just got accepted to St. Augustine in San Marcos, and finished my interview with UOP! A crazy turn of events; I got 2 interviews the same week right before my CSCS exam. It was all late notice so I took my CSCS exam and had to rush to interview in San Marcos (7 hour drive), then drive back home for work the next day. I can't believe this at all. I had next year's plan all laid out to reapply and this happens. There is hope out there if you really stick to it and love what you do. Thank you for those who offered advice, and those who messaged me for support and encouragement. This forum is great! I am so ready to put my all into PT school and this wonderful profession!!!!!!!

 

[SwampPT]

Updated: I just got accepted to St. Augustine in San Marcos, and finished my interview with UOP! A crazy turn of events; I got 2 interviews the same week right before my CSCS exam. It was all late notice so I took my CSCS exam and had to rush to interview in San Marcos (7 hour drive), then drive back home for work the next day. I can't believe this at all. I had next year's plan all laid out to reapply and this happens. There is hope out there if you really stick to it and love what you do. Thank you for those who offered advice, and those who messaged me for support and encouragement. This forum is great! I am so ready to put my all into PT school and this wonderful profession!!!!!!!

That pGPA and everything else now means diddly squat. You did it! Now you're on your way. You're on the path and all you have to do is work your ass off for three more years and you'll be a DPT! Congrats!

 

[andacl]

Update: Acceptances
Major: Biochemistry, Spanish
Overall GPA: 3.75
Pre-Req GPA: 3.65
GRE: V 162, Q 164, AW 4.5

Observation: 30 outpatient, 40 home health, 40 inpatient

Applied: George Fox, Chapman, West Coast (withdrew app), Regis, Columbia, NYU, Duke, Boston, MGH IHP

Interviews: George Fox (2/13), Regis (1/26), Columbia (1/23), NYU (1/23), MGH IHP (1/31), Duke (declined)

Accepted: Regis (w/ scholarship), Columbia (scholarship), Boston (scholarship), MGH IHP, Chapman, George Fox

Waitlisted: n/a

Rejected: n/a

 

[DesertPT]

Updated: I just got accepted to St. Augustine in San Marcos, and finished my interview with UOP! A crazy turn of events; I got 2 interviews the same week right before my CSCS exam. It was all late notice so I took my CSCS exam and had to rush to interview in San Marcos (7 hour drive), then drive back home for work the next day. I can't believe this at all. I had next year's plan all laid out to reapply and this happens. There is hope out there if you really stick to it and love what you do. Thank you for those who offered advice, and those who messaged me for support and encouragement. This forum is great! I am so ready to put my all into PT school and this wonderful profession!!!!!!!

...

 

[DesertPT]

I'm not too surprised as they only accept 32 students for their cohort. But I was really hoping to be 1 of the first 32 students they sent acceptances to. Upper Half of the wait list isn't too bad considering. Still, it's not a full acceptance though. *sighs*

 

[DesertPT]

As a WA resident who also graduated from EWU, I know how competitive WA programs can me. I applied to 13 programs 2 years ago and was accepted into 6, waitlisted to 4, and rejected by 3 (EWU, UPS, UW).

These Washington schools not giving preference to in-state students sucks big time for you guys 👎

Getting accepted to 6 schools out-of-state and getting rejected by all 3 in-state, 2 of which are public...

 

[DesertPT]

@PT34 the several other people that have commented since you about getting rejected from all the Washington schools is making me think you really did just have bad luck...

There are a few schools out there that you could still send an application to...they probably all had "soft" deadlines in January or something but some don't officially close their application until March...Franklin Pierce is one that I applied to that I know does this I guess for another $120-160 bucks to PTCAS you could send out an app to 3 or 4 schools and just see what happens...your chances would be very low at this point but it's worth a shot if it prevents you from waiting another year...you would probably end up going to a more expensive school though...idk just an idea...

Although if you want to be persistant and try to stay in state by reapplying next year, that's another path to take...obviously if you wait til next year for another shot at the Washington schools apply to several out-of-state as well...with your stats I guarantee you won't have a problem getting an acceptance if you apply more strategically.

Still, I'm shocked you didn't get into any of the 3 this year...let's hold out hope for that EWU waitlist.

 

[jamesmr8138]

@PT34 the several other people that have commented since you about getting rejected from all the Washington schools is making me think you really did just have bad luck...

There are a few schools out there that you could still send an application to...they probably all had "soft" deadlines in January or something but some don't officially close their application until March...Franklin Pierce is one that I applied to that I know does this I guess for another $120-160 bucks to PTCAS you could send out an app to 3 or 4 schools and just see what happens...your chances would be very low at this point but it's worth a shot if it prevents you from waiting another year...you would probably end up going to a more expensive school though...idk just an idea...

Although if you want to be persistant and try to stay in state by reapplying next year, that's another path to take...obviously if you wait til next year for another shot at the Washington schools apply to several out-of-state as well...with your stats I guarantee you won't have a problem getting an acceptance if you apply more strategically.

Still, I'm shocked you didn't get into any of the 3 this year...let's hold out hope for that EWU waitlist.

Listen to this advice and see if you can still apply to other programs. I in fact did choose to attend Franklin Pierce 2 years ago and I don't regret my choice at all. FPU is an excellent program if you are interested in outpatient orthopedics, especially since the state of AZ has no restrictions on spinal manipulations, unlike WA which is one of 2 states that don't allow this technique under the states' scope of practice for PTs. (WA is attempting to change this law, but they are a long ways away). That's the one huge down side of attending a program in WA. The only negative side to FPU is the steep tuition of 9K a term for 10 terms, but I like the emphasis that this program has on manual therapy techniques.

 

[FLgatorDPT]

Has anyone heard anything from FIU as yet? If so when was your interview date?

 

[neha90210]

UPDATE: ATTENDING
University: University of Houston
Overall GPA: 3.76 ( PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.80 (PTCAS)
GRE: 149 V, 154 Q, 4.0 AW
Observation Hours: 180 (Outpatient Rehab,Aquatic and Sports) and 25 (Pediatrics)
Applied: Chapman, Duke, EWU, GWU, MGHIHP, Sacred Heart, Stony Brook, UNE, UTMB, UW, Northeastern

Interviews: Sacred Heart (declined), Stony Brook (declined), UNE (declined), MCPHS University (declined)

Rejected: UTMB, MGHIHP, UW, EWU

Accepted: Chapman (2/18 class beginning in Aug)

Attending: Chapman! 🙂 (sent in deposit 2/22)

While I still haven't heard from a few of the places that I have applied to, I am feeling pretty good about attending Chapman. Northeastern was actually my first choice, but then I learned more about Chapman's program. Also, the Northeastern program starts in Jan 2016. I would much rather start in the fall then in the spring. And I will most probably be declining my interview to UNE, so maybe other people who have applied there will have a chance for an interview. 🙂 Good Luck everyone!

 

[mv85dpthopeful]

Update: Acceptances
Major: Biochemistry, Spanish
Overall GPA: 3.75
Pre-Req GPA: 3.65
GRE: V 162, Q 164, AW 4.5

Observation: 30 outpatient, 40 home health, 40 inpatient

Applied: George Fox, Chapman, West Coast (withdrew app), Regis, Columbia, NYU, Duke, Boston, MGH IHP

Interviews: George Fox (2/13), Regis (1/26), Columbia (1/23), NYU (1/23), MGH IHP (1/31), Duke (declined)

Accepted: Regis (w/ scholarship), Columbia (scholarship), Boston (scholarship), MGH IHP, Chapman, George Fox

Waitlisted: n/a

Rejected: n/a

When did you get your acceptance from George Fox? I interviewed there on the 20th and find it pretty surprising that they'd already accepted applicants while they were still in the interview process.

 

[jmaurerDPT]

Has anyone heard anything from FIU as yet? If so when was your interview date?

I was accepted to FIU. My interview date was on 2/14 and I received an email three days later. Perhaps you should try contacting them! Good luck!

 

[andacl]

When did you get your acceptance from George Fox? I interviewed there on the 20th and find it pretty surprising that they'd already accepted applicants while they were still in the interview process.

I got a call and email on 2/18 with an early acceptance decision.

 

[SwampPT]

When did you get your acceptance from George Fox? I interviewed there on the 20th and find it pretty surprising that they'd already accepted applicants while they were still in the interview process.

That's actually the norm with most programs. That's why it's highly recommended to apply EARLY. I think everyone who has been through this process would tell you the same thing. Your stats are awesome though.

 

[mv85dpthopeful]

That's actually the norm with most programs. That's why it's highly recommended to apply EARLY. I think everyone who has been through this process would tell you the same thing. Your stats are awesome though.

I've definitely heard of this happening at programs that interview students over the course of several weeks or months, but I was a little surprised since George Fox interviews everyone over two back-to-back weekends. I guess I should stop being surprised at the admissions process by now, haha.

 

[DesertPT]

That's actually the norm with most programs. That's why it's highly recommended to apply EARLY. I think everyone who has been through this process would tell you the same thing. Your stats are awesome though.

Depends if the school does rolling admissions or not.

 

[041892]

FINAL UPDATE: I wanted to thank this community for providing sanity in this long haul of an application process. Pitt had always been my dream school, but crunching the numbers I just couldn't justify the extra cost compared to UC's program. Although I do love UC, It was hard to tell Pitt I would not be attending, so any words of encouragement that I made the right choice in saving myself 60k in tuition would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!

University of Cincinnati
Major: Health Sciences, Psychology minor
Cum. GPA: 3.60 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.42 (PTCAS)
GRE: 155 Verbal, 154 Qual., 4.0 Writing

Observation/Work hours: 670 clinical, 25 inpatient/acute care
Extracurriculars: Captain of Swim Team, Committee to Promote Athlete Welfare and Success, Women's Honorary Society, Health Sciences Club, Special Olympics Volunteer, etc.

Applied: University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, Ohio University, Toledo, Mt. St. Joseph, University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University, Bellarmine, West Virginia University, Pitt, Elon

Interviews: Mt. St. Joe (11/21), Toledo (12/12), Bellarmine (12/16), Dayton (1/5), Elon (declined), WKU (declined)
Acceptances: PITT (12/17), UC (1/16), Bellarmine (declined), Dayton (declined), Mt. St. Joe (declined)
Waitlisted: Toledo
Rejections: OU, WVU (incomplete app), UK (incomplete app)

Attending: University of Cincinnati

 

[DesertPT]

...any words of encouragement that I made the right choice in saving myself 60k in tuition would be greatly appreciated!

You saved yourself $60,000 dollars that probably would have ended up being closer to $90,000 by the time you paid it all back with interest.

There. Maybe seeing it with some more zeros will encourage you. 😀

 

[041892]

Knew I could count on you knj27 🙂 and yes seeing that $90,000 has got me thinking this was definitely the way to go. That's like, 4 new cars

 

[andacl]

I've definitely heard of this happening at programs that interview students over the course of several weeks or months, but I was a little surprised since George Fox interviews everyone over two back-to-back weekends. I guess I should stop being surprised at the admissions process by now, haha.

From what I can tell, it seems like interviewees from both weekends will receive regular admissions decisions at the same time (I don't think that the first weekend receives decisions before the second); they may have just reached out to a couple of people for early notification of an acceptance. So I'd say your chances are still good to hear good news back soon!

 

[ptlover]

Anyone have experience getting off of Western U's alternate list?

 

[SwampPT]

FINAL UPDATE: I wanted to thank this community for providing sanity in this long haul of an application process. Pitt had always been my dream school, but crunching the numbers I just couldn't justify the extra cost compared to UC's program. Although I do love UC, It was hard to tell Pitt I would not be attending, so any words of encouragement that I made the right choice in saving myself 60k in tuition would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!

University of Cincinnati
Major: Health Sciences, Psychology minor
Cum. GPA: 3.60 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.42 (PTCAS)
GRE: 155 Verbal, 154 Qual., 4.0 Writing

Observation/Work hours: 670 clinical, 25 inpatient/acute care
Extracurriculars: Captain of Swim Team, Committee to Promote Athlete Welfare and Success, Women's Honorary Society, Health Sciences Club, Special Olympics Volunteer, etc.

Applied: University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, Ohio University, Toledo, Mt. St. Joseph, University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University, Bellarmine, West Virginia University, Pitt, Elon

Interviews: Mt. St. Joe (11/21), Toledo (12/12), Bellarmine (12/16), Dayton (1/5), Elon (declined), WKU (declined)
Acceptances: PITT (12/17), UC (1/16), Bellarmine (declined), Dayton (declined), Mt. St. Joe (declined)
Waitlisted: Toledo
Rejections: OU, WVU (incomplete app), UK (incomplete app)

Attending: University of Cincinnati

At the end of the day no employer cares what school you went to. A DPT is a DPT period. You just get your degree much cheaper. Picking UC just shows you have common sense and know the value of a dollar.

 

[aspiringpt4191]

At the end of the day no employer cares what school you went to. A DPT is a DPT period. You just get your degree much cheaper. Picking UC just shows you have common sense and know the value of a dollar.

Congratulations! It sounds like you made a good decision! Im sure once you're there and within the next few years you won't even think about Pitt! Congrats 🙂

 

[Mugsy14]

Has anyone heard from University of St Augustine Florida campus yet for Fall 2015?

 

[mv85dpthopeful]

From what I can tell, it seems like interviewees from both weekends will receive regular admissions decisions at the same time (I don't think that the first weekend receives decisions before the second); they may have just reached out to a couple of people for early notification of an acceptance. So I'd say your chances are still good to hear good news back soon!

Thanks! I hope it'll be good news. And congratulations on your acceptance!

 

[faith_PT]

Has anyone heard from University of St Augustine Florida campus yet for Fall 2015?

join our forum specifically for USA Fall 2015, nobody has heard for interviews yet. However, they're still working on their summer applicants.

 

[drfVA]

Has anyone heard anything from VCU?

 

[Kona7]

Has anyone heard anything from VCU?

I have not heard anything. I emailed Ms. Kendrick today to see if applications are still being reviewed, but have not heard back as of yet. I will message you if she responds.

 

[Mugsy14]

I got my rejection letter from VCU yesterday in the mail

 

[Kona7]

I got my rejection letter from VCU yesterday in the mail

Did you get an email first or just the letter?

 

[SwampPT]

I got my rejection letter from VCU yesterday in the mail

ADCOMS make mistakes every year. Save it as motivation🙂

 

[bluesareblack]

ACCEPTANCE UPDATE

 

[bluesareblack]

My God, that was a stressful wait

 

[SwampPT]

ACCEPTANCE UPDATE

University: University of Wyoming
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.53
Pre-Req GPA: 3.24 (PTCAS) (Variable for different programs)
GRE: Verbal: 151 Quant: 150 Written: 4.0

Extra-Curric: I joined PEK toward the end of last semester (Kind of a health sciences national fraternity), I volunteer from time to time at my wife's classroom (elementary school teacher) helping kids with school work and conducting science experiments, and Journal Club.

Volunteer: 254 outpatient, with some experience in wound care (both from observation and military experience)

Other: Spent 4 years in the USAF as a medic, worked in several different settings (no PT settings though).

Applying to: Regis, Northern Arizona, Eastern Washington, Rocky Mountain University of Health Sciences, Wichita State, Mary.

Rejections: Mary, Regis, EWU, Northern Az

Interviews: RMUoHP

Acceptances: RMUoHP!!

The programs who rejected you should be ashamed. You served your country and should never have been rejected. Thanks for your service and congratulations on the acceptance.

 

[led3]

UPDATE ACCEPTANCE

University: University of Rhode Island
Major: Biological Sciences
Overall GPA (PTCAS): 3.28
Pre-Req GPA: 3.40
GRE: 152V, 150Q, 4.5AW
Extras: URI Pre-PT Club, bio./chem. tutor @ URI, involved with Special Olympics, as well as the PKD foundation
Observation Hours: 3000+ outpatient ortho. (aide), 15 inpatient/acute care, 15 skilled nursing facility, 20 pediatrics

Applied: URI, MGH, UNE, Sacred Heart, Springfield, Franklin Pierce (NH)
Interviews: Sacred Heart (1/17)
Acceptances: Franklin Pierce (NH)
Rejections: URI, MGH
Waitlist: N/A

My first acceptance! It felt like it took forever, but the wait was worth it! Not sure if def. attending depending on what I hear back from other schools, but still so so happy!