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Acceptance update!

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, Washington University in St. Louis

Rejections: N/A

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

Waitlist: N/A

I can't believe it's over... Absolutely crazy. Now it's on to decision making. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[tjara03]

Update: Rejection 🙁

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: UW

Interviews: UNM (2/21), Midwestern (Hold/Pending)

Unfortunately UW didn't go my way. I do feel that my interview at UNM went well though. I should find out as soon as next week.

 

[BNDPT]

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!

Hi Kuhdaytee,

I'm a current PT student at UMES who happened to stumble upon your post. Just want to extend my congratulation to you on getting accepted! and welcome to the UMES family!! :]

 

[DesertPT]

My God, that was a stressful wait

 

[DesertPT]

Congrats to everyone who has posted up acceptances in the last couple of weeks. I'm glad to see so many people commenting on how much this forum/thread has helped them with the application process. Go SDN pre-PT!

And best of luck for everyone who is still waiting on an acceptance. My heart seriously goes out to you.

 

[mzaquino92]

University: UC Santa Barbara
Major: Sociology
Overall: 3.46
Pre-Req: 3.75 (PTCAS) or 3.96 (Chapman replaces lower grade with higher grade if the class is a retake)
GRE: 151 V, 151 Q, 4.5 AW
Hours: 64 (Outpatient Orthopedic) 45 (Outpatient Pediatric)

Applied: Chapman Fall 2015 and Spring 2016

Rejections: None
Acceptances: None

I haven't heard a word back from Chapman besides them informing me they received my Academic Update. I have a bad feeling since it got there early February they haven't even looked at my application yet. I'm hoping if I don't get into the Fall, my scores are good enough to get into the Spring class. Admissions already informed me that pre-req GPA and GRE score are all that is really looked at, so hopefully my GRE score doesn't hurt my chances.

 

[Kuhdaytee]

Hi Kuhdaytee,

I'm a current PT student at UMES who happened to stumble upon your post. Just want to extend my congratulation to you on getting accepted! and welcome to the UMES family!! :]

Thanks, that's super kind of you! 🙂 I recently joined the Facebook group so I'm getting more excited about attending.

How do you like it so far? I haven't talked much to any current students, other than the ones that I met on the tour.

 

[runner618]

Finally posting my stats..after many rejections...I finally got into one school (my top choice!)

GPA: 3.5
PGPA 3.2-3.6 depending on program
GRE 155V 153Q 4.5W
hours: about 250 in 5 settings
I have worked with spinal cord injury patients for the last 2 years and have been a home health aide for a woman with cerebral palsy.
Involved in exercise science club, running club, other various organizations.

Applied: MGHIHP, Emory, Drexel, Youngstown state, cleveland state, Miami, FIU, Emory, Armstrong Atlantic, mercer, Pitt, Chatham
Accepted: MGHIHP
Waitlist: Pitt, YSU(class filled so rejected)
Rejected: Emory, Drexel, ysu, Armstrong Atlantic, mercer, Chatham
Still waiting on: cleveland state, Miami, FIU, pitt

Sent in a deposit and attending MGHIHP!!!!

 

[dptbound!]

Did you get an email first or just the letter?

VCUs class is full at this point. I talked to her on the phone and she said they are sending out rejection letters as of now.

 

[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: Shenandoah (12/16), Elon (3/12)

Rejected: MGH (1/4), Belmont (1/5), Radford (1/8)

Accepted: Shenandoah (1/13 - deposit sent), Franklin Pierce (NH) (2/6), Lynchburg (2/24)

Differed to Regular Decision: MUSC (12/12)

Waitlist: Simmons (2/23)

 

[Katiekflo]

UPDATE: More rejections 🙁

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: 1000+ Outpatient completed (pt aide), 90 outpatient internship, still need inpatient hours

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

Acceptances: N/A

Waitlisted: UPitt

Rejections: MGH, BU, Columbia, SBU

Interviews: N/A

So LIU is my last hope. Still waiting for my GPA to be recalculated. Kind of losing hope for this cycle. 🙁

 

[DesertPT]

Observation Hours: 64.08 outpatient

this is still crackin me up...

congrats on your acceptances by the way 🙂

 

[DesertPT]

UPDATE: More rejections 🙁

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: 1000+ Outpatient completed (pt aide), 90 outpatient internship, still need inpatient hours

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

Acceptances: N/A

Waitlisted: UPitt

Rejections: MGH, BU, Columbia, SBU

Interviews: N/A

So LIU is my last hope. Still waiting for my GPA to be recalculated. Kind of losing hope for this cycle. 🙁

😡 boo....sorry man

 

[SwampPT]

this is still crackin me up...

congrats on your acceptances by the way 🙂

It cracks me up too! I've been wondering how many seconds there were also🙂

 

[DesertPT]

It cracks me up too! I've been wondering how many seconds there were also🙂

It's 230,688 seconds of observation.

🙄

 

[Mugsy14]

Yea I just received a letter from VCU, no email

 

[Kona7]

Thank you for the info @Mugsy14 . Good luck to you!

 

[Mugsy14]

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: Shenandoah (12/16), Elon (3/12)

Rejected: MGH (1/4), Belmont (1/5), Radford (1/8)

Accepted: Shenandoah (1/13 - deposit sent), Franklin Pierce (NH) (2/6), Lynchburg (2/24)

Differed to Regular Decision: MUSC (12/12)

Waitlist: Simmons (2/23)

Just out of curiosity, were you originally wait listed at Lynchburg?

 

[firegirl15]

Just out of curiosity, were you originally wait listed at Lynchburg?

Yes, I was originally waitlisted at Lynchburg. Then I received an e-mail on Feb 16 saying that I was in the top 3 on their waitlist, so I should be prepared to make a decision because my chances of being offered a spot were fairly high. Then I was offered a spot yesterday!

 

[firegirl15]

this is still crackin me up...

congrats on your acceptances by the way 🙂

Thanks! Yes it's weird ... one of the therapists I shadowed a lot recorded the hours that way so I just went with it!

 

[Mugsy14]

Yes, I was originally waitlisted at Lynchburg. Then I received an e-mail on Feb 16 saying that I was in the top 3 on their waitlist, so I should be prepared to make a decision because my chances of being offered a spot were fairly high. Then I was offered a spot yesterday!

CONGRATS! I received an email that I was on the wait list but not entirely sure where.

 

[pvtenktvn]

UPDATE: More rejections 🙁

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: 1000+ Outpatient completed (pt aide), 90 outpatient internship, still need inpatient hours

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

Acceptances: N/A

Waitlisted: UPitt

Rejections: MGH, BU, Columbia, SBU

Interviews: N/A

So LIU is my last hope. Still waiting for my GPA to be recalculated. Kind of losing hope for this cycle. 🙁

I understand your feelings right now. But don't lose hope. I say again, don't lose hope under what circumstances. I applied 10 schools and hear 9 rejections before finally get accepted into the last school. Some people also take 1-2 years to be accepted. At least you know you are pursuing what you like and dream of. I hope good news is coming to you soon.

 

[firegirl15]

CONGRATS! I received an email that I was on the wait list but not entirely sure where.

Thank you! And definitely keep an eye out - I'm guessing they'll notify the top three on the waitlist each time someone rejects an offer. They're also taking more students in this cohort than in years past!

 

[dpt7899]

For those who have interviewed at NYU, has anyone heard anything back?

 

[BNDPT]

Thanks, that's super kind of you! 🙂 I recently joined the Facebook group so I'm getting more excited about attending.

How do you like it so far? I haven't talked much to any current students, other than the ones that I met on the tour.

I personally enjoy the program! The class size is small so you'll get to know other students and faculty members pretty well. You will basically take classes with the same 30 or so students for your 3-years stay; so you'd share a lot of joy, stress, and tears together (haha). For my year, we all get along quite well.

As with any programs, you'd find good and "hard-to-follow" professors. For the most part, the professors here are very knowledgeable and approachable, and they do care for your education. For example, the anatomy professor here is one of the best teachers I've had (I won't spill the name on a public forum but I'm sure you'll find out soon 😛). The "other small part" comprises of one or two newly hired faculty members who are still adjusting their teaching styles, which some students have difficulty with. These professors just have a hard time conferring their wealth of knowledge onto the student body, but they're trying. Overall, You'll be fine as long as you work hard. Personally, I haven't met any student here that hates the program, so you're in good hands :]

You'll be assigned a mentor (a 2nd year student) prior to matriculation to help you with any questions/concerns. But in the meantime, feel free to ask me any questions that you might have! I apologize in advance if my responses are late due to other matters, but I'll try to response timely.

 

[Dibby92]

*Update New Acceptance/rejection/ wait-list status*

University: University of Houston
Major: Kinesiology
Minor: Nutrition
Overall GPA: 3.61
pGPA: 3.3
GRE: [ Q: 148 V: 153 A: 4 ]

Extra: Research assistant for a PT, Research assistant for a professor, 1000+ volunteer hours at my church, Food bank volunteer, and Wheelchair Rugby volunteer.

Observation: ~175 hours. All outpatient, but varied settings. Ortho, pediatric, & geriatric.


Applied: Chapman, Nazareth College, Belmont U, Wheeling Jesuit U, Drexel U, Marymount U, Radford U, Creighton U, U of New England, Northern Arizona U, Husson U, UTMB, TWU, NOVA U, U of Incarnate Word, U Of Maryland-Baltimore


Interviews: Nova Tampa (10/17), UNE (11/7), UIW (11/15), Wheeling Jesuit (1/16)- declined, Radford University (1/23), Marymount University (1/24), Creighton (2/27)- declined

Acceptances: Nova Ft. Lauderdale (10/24), Nova Tampa (11/3)- declined, Radford University (2/20) *accepted off wait-list* most likely declining


Wait-listed: UNE, UIW, Marymount University (top of middle tier).


Rejections: TWU, University of Maryland-Baltimore, Belmont, Drexel, UTMB, NAU




Still wanting to hear from one more school--Chapman. Looks like I'll be attending NSU 🙂

 

[DjT3kN]

UPDATE: WAITLIST AGAIN! Oh my god, I am sick of these waitlists!
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), Pacific University (#20)

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

Damn, I wished I did better in that interview. Does anyone know how many people they typically take from their waitlists? I feel that being #20 is not a good number. 🙁🤔 *sighs*

 

[FLgatorDPT]

UPDATE: WAITLIST AGAIN! Oh my god, I am sick of these waitlists!
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), Pacific University (#20)

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

Damn, I wished I did better in that interview. Does anyone know how many people they typically take from their waitlists? I feel that being #20 is not a good number. 🙁🤔 *sighs*

Geez man Im sorry that's crazy with the amounts of waitlist you have recieved. I think the only thing that may be holding you back is that GRE verbal score and possibly the AW.

 

[dptnm2014]

UPDATE: WAITLIST AGAIN! Oh my god, I am sick of these waitlists!

Damn, I wished I did better in that interview. Does anyone know how many people they typically take from their waitlists? I feel that being #20 is not a good number. 🙁🤔 *sighs*

I am rooting for you!!! I don't think #20 sounds that bad! I think that one of these waitlists have got to pull through for you! Stay confident, I really think the best will work out for you, plus you have a whole group of sdn'ers on your side

 

[Rdpt]

UPDATE: WAITLIST AGAIN! Oh my god, I am sick of these waitlists!
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), Pacific University (#20)

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

Damn, I wished I did better in that interview. Does anyone know how many people they typically take from their waitlists? I feel that being #20 is not a good number. 🙁🤔 *sighs*

I actually feel like you got this man. I have a good feeling you're going to get in

 

[atcdpt]

UPDATE: WAITLIST AGAIN! Oh my god, I am sick of these waitlists!
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), Pacific University (#20)

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

Damn, I wished I did better in that interview. Does anyone know how many people they typically take from their waitlists? I feel that being #20 is not a good number. 🙁🤔 *sighs*

There are a lot of variables in being wait listed.( # of students in the upcoming class, the prestige of the school, when the class begins, what number you were originally at the very start of the waitlist, etc.)

I was wait listed #35 when they released the first waitlist for Shenandoah. I was on there for about a month before I was finally removed. I highly recommend you email the coordinator and ask how far they usually go up into the waitlist.

Try emailing pacificnevery two weeks regarding your position. It will show how much you really want to be admitted.

I you dont get in this year, keep the fire that you have. You literally can't find motivation like that anywhere else.

In my personal opinion, I would put money down that you will be accepted this cycle.

Praying for ya.

 

[mattforpt]

UPDATE: Couple more rejections 🙁

University: Cuny
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.10
Pre-Req GPA: 3.15
GRE: 157 (Verbal) 158 (Quant) 3.5 (Analytical)

Extra-Curric: President of our youth group. Ran a business for the last 6 years to pay for PT school. 2 years as an assistant for a CPA.

Volunteer: 101 hours inpatient

Waiting on: Duquesne, Husson, LIU, Touro (NY), University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, U of Scranton, Brenau, Misericordia, Wingate, Franklin Pierce.

Acceptances: None

Rejections: Dominican College Of Blauvelt, Thomas Jefferson U, Temple, Touro (Nevada), Arkansas State, Clarkson, NY Medical, Lynchburg.

Interviews: None

At this point I feel like my chances of getting in are pretty bleak. Touro (NY) is the last college I feel I have a shot at. Otherwise I'm planning to retake 2 pre-req classes in the summer, work in a couple more PT settings, and apply much earlier. I know I'll get there eventually 🙂

 

[jy88]

@boopy @jy88 @Ibby33 ... So I couldn't stay in the shadows any longer after seeing this. Looks like January 17th was a good day. In fact, @jy88 , I believe we sat next to each other - the whole "VCU, huh? what a small world!" bit might ring a bell. So congratulations folks!! I'm certainly looking forward to the next three years. And of course, please loop me in on any local pre-fall rendezvous! Cheers! -K.

Yes, yes! Are you taking A&P II at Hunter now? I am.

 

[DjT3kN]

I am rooting for you!!! I don't think #20 sounds that bad! I think that one of these waitlists have got to pull through for you! Stay confident, I really think the best will work out for you, plus you have a whole group of sdn'ers on your side

I actually feel like you got this man. I have a good feeling you're going to get in

There are a lot of variables in being wait listed.( # of students in the upcoming class, the prestige of the school, when the class begins, what number you were originally at the very start of the waitlist, etc.)

I was wait listed #35 when they released the first waitlist for Shenandoah. I was on there for about a month before I was finally removed. I highly recommend you email the coordinator and ask how far they usually go up into the waitlist.

Try emailing pacificnevery two weeks regarding your position. It will show how much you really want to be admitted.

I you dont get in this year, keep the fire that you have. You literally can't find motivation like that anywhere else.

In my personal opinion, I would put money down that you will be accepted this cycle.

Praying for ya.

Thank you so much for the motivations, suggestions, and most of all, the confidence you have within me. It's been rocky this app cycle and an emotional roller coaster. I'm so glad to have such a supportive group of SDN'ers this year, ALL of you have been so helpful and supportive that I cannot express the gratitude I have for this forum. Although I haven't been accepted yet, I'll continue to work hard even if it means going for a 3rd cycle. *sighs*
However, a new task is at hand at the moment that will keep my mind off this whole waitlist ordeal. I'm going to be FIGHTING in a few months prior to starting PT school (if I get in). I'm nervous as always, but it's a fear that I will turn into motivation for me. And I feel this will help keep my mind off this app cycle and keep me in shape. Wish me luck!

 

[DesertPT]

Guys...

 

[DesertPT]

Guys, seriously......

 

[DesertPT]

I just had my last interview...

 

[DesertPT]

And I just realized...

 

[DesertPT]

...that after 3 years of this stuff...

 

[DesertPT]

...I have officially done the last pre-PT thing I am ever going to have to do...

My mind is struggling to compute right now....

 

[Watson27]

@knj27 When do we change out status from "Pre-Physical Therapy" to "Physical Therapy Student?!" This is so exciting. Soon, we will not have to qualify all our excellent advice with "I am not yet a PT student, but..."


This is my 200th post! Just a baby compared to you.

 

[SwampPT]

@knj27 When do we change out status from "Pre-Physical Therapy" to "Physical Therapy Student?!" This is so exciting. Soon, we will not have to qualify all our excellent advice with "I am not yet a PT student, but..."


This is my 200th post! Just a baby compared to you.

Plus I wish I knew how we could change our "name" on here since I'm no longer "praying" to get accepted.

 

[led3]

UPDATE REJECTION

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, Springfield
Waitlist: N/A

Not too upset/surprised by this as their program only accepts 15% non-Springfield undergrads., and 50% out of state. Email was very encouraging though; said I met all requirements/criteria but was not given acceptance "because their class had already been filled".

 

[DjT3kN]

UPDATE: AND YET ANOTHER 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), Pacific University (#20), Thomas Jefferson

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

I cannot believe the amount of waitlist offers I am receiving this cycle.... it's crazy!!! I still have Chapman and WestCoast University to hear from. From the look of things, I feel that I will be waitlisted there as well. I just NEED ONE... just ONE ACCEPTANCE. That is all I'm asking for.... LOL!

 

[DesertPT]

Plus I wish I knew how we could change our "name" on here since I'm no longer "praying" to get accepted.

You can change your username if you pay to become an SDN donor. Your previous posts will change to the new name as well, IIRC, but posts in which you have been quoted retain your old name.

 

[DesertPT]

UPDATE: AND YET ANOTHER WAITLIST AGAIN!

I vote we submit you to the Guinness Book for World Record number of PT school waitlists in one cycle. I think you'd have a good shot at the title.

In all seriousness though, my heart is breaking for you...

 

[DesertPT]

@knj27 When do we change out status from "Pre-Physical Therapy" to "Physical Therapy Student?!" This is so exciting. Soon, we will not have to qualify all our excellent advice with "I am not yet a PT student, but..."

Hmmm...I was gonna wait til school actually started but I suppose you could jump the gun...the pre-meds have a Medical Student (accepted) status they can change to....although as far as I can tell in the Allo and Osteo forums that status seems to give you less cred if anything...

I am also admittedly giddy with excitement.

This is my 200th post! Just a baby compared to you.

That's because you aren't a dirty post ***** like me.

 

[CH2014]

Final Update!

Attending: MGH....with scholarship!

Major: Health Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.92 (PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.92 (PTCAS)
GRE: V 159, Q 154, AW 4.0

Observation hours: about 100, done in multiple settings - both inpatient and outpatient

Applied: BU, Arcadia, Mercer, Uconn, Elon, MGH, Duke, Sacred Heart

Interviews: Elon (1/30 - declined), Mercer (1/17), Sacred Heart (1/10), MGH (1/24)

Acceptances: Arcadia (12/18, scholarship), UConn (mid December), MGH (2/4 - scholarship), Mercer (1/23), Sacred Heart (2/10)

Rejections: BU

Waitlisted: N/A

Attending: deciding between Arcadia and MGH

 

[Rdpt]

UPDATE: AND YET ANOTHER 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), Pacific University (#20), Thomas Jefferson

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

I cannot believe the amount of waitlist offers I am receiving this cycle.... it's crazy!!! I still have Chapman and WestCoast University to hear from. From the look of things, I feel that I will be waitlisted there as well. I just NEED ONE... just ONE ACCEPTANCE. That is all I'm asking for.... LOL!

At least you still have a great shot. I've got nothing but rejections. Not looking for pity here, just saying that I feel in my heart you're getting in 🙂

 

[SwampPT]

You can change your username if you pay to become an SDN donor. Your previous posts will change to the new name as well, IIRC, but posts in which you have been quoted retain your old name.

Somehow I knew you would have the answer🙂. Thank you!