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FINAL UPDATE... ATTENDING.....

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
ATTENDING: SIMMONS COLLEGE WITH $58,000 SCHOLARSHIP
 
UPDATE: WAIT LIST
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Rejections, interviews

Undergrad: University of Oregon

Major: Anthropology (later returned to complete prereqs, repeat coursework >7 years old)

Cumulative GPA (PTCAS): 3.26

Prereq GPA: depends on the program but ranges from 3.05 to 3.63 (huge range, I know)

GRE: 159V 150Q 5Wr

Observation: 86 hours acute inpatient, across 3 hospitals
100 outpatient, across 3 settings (not including 2000+ hours at my full time job in outpatient ortho)
25 SNF
4 pediatrics

Extra: Licensed pharmacy technician (CPhT), Adult, child, infant CPR certified

Applied to: This is my third year applying, but this cycle I applied to Pacific, George Fox, UC Denver, U Montana, Nebraska (UNMC), George Washington, Duke, Eastern Washington

Interviews: GWU (1/16), GFU, Pacific (Wait list tier 3), Nebraska (wait list but their interview dates have passed)

Rejections: Colorado, Montana, Eastern WA

Acceptances: None yet, still waiting!

Waitlist: George Washington University (3/2/15)



really hope I get in somewhere, especially since it's my third time applying! Can't take much more rejection!
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I'm hoping that getting wait listed at GW, where I'm a first-time applicant, is a good sign for George Fox, where I'm a third-time applicant. Still waiting to hear from George Fox, and maybe I'll hear from Duke in March or April?
 
mv85dpthopeful said:
UPDATE: WAIT LIST


I'm hoping that getting wait listed at GW, where I'm a first-time applicant, is a good sign for George Fox, where I'm a third-time applicant. Still waiting to hear from George Fox, and maybe I'll hear from Duke in March or April?
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Sending out good vibes for you! I hope you get off the waitlist! 😀
 
mv85dpthopeful said:
UPDATE: WAIT LIST


I'm hoping that getting wait listed at GW, where I'm a first-time applicant, is a good sign for George Fox, where I'm a third-time applicant. Still waiting to hear from George Fox, and maybe I'll hear from Duke in March or April?
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I hope you don't take this the wrong way as I hope you get into school this year, but all the programs that you have applied to are pretty competitive (I'm not sure about the Nebraska school though). In the event you do not get accepted this cycle, maybe you should consider applying to less competitive programs and/or more programs than just 8. Hope you get into GW though!🙂
 
jy88 said:
Yes, yes! Are you taking A&P II at Hunter now? I am.
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This world... it's a small one! I will try and figure out how this thing works and send my info to you. I think this warrants a face to face 🙂 Good luck on the exam Thursday!
 
I see people already heard from USC and Duke for a while and ongoing. It's been all quiet on TheDarkKnight14's front. I just want everything to be over with. Congrats to all those who were accepted (and with scholarships...Napoleon Dynamite luckeeee) and for those who haven't been, keep your heads up.
 
dpt7899 said:
For those who have interviewed at NYU, has anyone heard anything back?
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Last round of apps I applied to NYU and interviewed in December of 2013. I did not hear until around this time last year that I got put on the waitlist. I hope this helps!
 
Update: Acceptance!!! 🙂

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: UNM (3/2)

Waitlist: EWU

Rejections: UW

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

The wait is finally over! UNM here I come! Thanks everyone, and congrats to all who have been accepted and good luck to those still waiting! Keep your heads up!
 
Major: Exercise Science, Florida State University
Overall GPA (PTCAS): 3.13
Pre-Req GPA: 3.17 (anywhere from 3.5~3.9 depending on the school)
GRE: 155V, 154Q, 3.5AW
Observation Hours: ~380 over a variety of settings, including home health, school system, women's health.

Applied: AT Still, Franklin Pierce, Howard, Marymount, Midwestern University - Glendale, NYU, Nova Southeastern, Touro Nevada, UAB, University of Jamestown, South Alabama, FIU, Lynchburg (Waitlisted), MCPHS, UMES
Interviews: University of St. Augustine, MCPHS, NYU, Nova Southeastern-Hybrid, University of Maryland Eastern Shore (declined), Marymount (declined), University of Jamestown (declined), Howard University (declined)
Acceptances: University of St. Augustine, MCPHS, Franklin Pierce, NYU

I wanted to give a little hope to those with lower GPAs. This is my second cycle applying and I spent a year getting more observation hours, retaking a lot of prerequisites, and tried to apply to schools that only counted the highest repeat. I applied to a lot of schools, not expecting to get so many interviews and declined a few due to conflicts and already being accepted to a program I liked. I also applied to a few schools that were closer to me, but had pretty much no chance of getting in... for wishful thinking lol.
 
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kw186 said:
This world... it's a small one! I will try and figure out how this thing works and send my info to you. I think this warrants a face to face 🙂 Good luck on the exam Thursday!
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Small world indeed....I'm also taking A&P II at Hunter...and we're all going to columbia :O
 
emespt said:
Major: Exercise Science, Florida State University
Overall GPA (PTCAS): 3.13
Pre-Req GPA: 3.17 (anywhere from 3.5~3.9 depending on the school)
GRE: 155V, 154Q, 3.5AW
Observation Hours: ~380 over a variety of settings, including home health, school system, women's health.

Applied: AT Still, Franklin Pierce, Howard, Marymount, Midwestern University - Glendale, NYU, Nova Southeastern, Touro, UAB, University of Jamestown, South Alabama, FIU, Lynchburg, MCPHS, UMES
Interviews: University of St. Augustine, MCPHS, NYU, University of Maryland Eastern Shore (declined), Marymount (declined)
Acceptances: University of St. Augustine, MCPHS

And I've been waitlisted/rejected by too many schools I care to name, but I'm happy. Still waiting to hear back from NYU.

I wanted to give a little hope to those with lower GPAs. This is my second cycle applying and I spent a year getting more observation hours, retaking a lot of prerequisites, and applied to most schools that only counted the highest repeat. I applied to a lot of schools, not expecting to get so many interviews and had to decline a few due to conflicts. I also applied to a few schools that were closer to me, for wishful thinking lol.
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Nice job improving your app and getting in the second time around. Good example of what to do! Congratulations!
 
I received a letter today from Lebanon Valley College. I was waitlisted, and I immediately called and asked to be removed so another student could have my spot.

Since they don't accept more than a few applicants for the professional phase of their DPT program, I'm not sure that they have any seats to offer.

I'm just so thankful to be in a program.

runnerflute said:
University: University of Oklahoma for my bachelor's, pre-reqs at local CC
Major: Music Performance

Overall GPA: 3.99
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: 159V, 151Q, 4.0 AW

Volunteer: I sit on the board of a local music club and I belong to another community music organization. I have about 100 hours of PT observation, still need to get 100 more to fulfill Neumann's requirement of 200.

Applied to: Drexel, Widener, Lebanon Valley College, Neumann
Acceptances: Neumann (accepted 2/13)
Waitlisted: Lebanon Valley College (removed myself from wait list on 3/3)
Rejections: Drexel
Interviews: Neumann (1/6)
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UPDATE : ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION
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: Arkansas State, Florida Gulf Coast, Florida International and Southwest Baptist

Acceptances: Southwest Baptist (3/3)
Rejections: Arkansas State (2/27)
Interviews: None

Regardless if I receive another acceptance or not, this time next year I will be a DPT student. Feels good
 
UPDATE WAITLIST /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
Waitlists: Sacred Heart

Kinda bummed bc SHU was my #1 choice & I thought I did really well in the interview...
 
University: ASU
Major: Psychology/Exercise & Wellness
Overall GPA:3.27
Pre-Req GPA:3.54
Last 60 hours: 3.92
GRE:Verbal 152 Quantitative 154 4.0 Writing

Extra-Curric: CSCS, volunteer at special olympics, hashtag lunchbag, NAHN, and St. Mary's Foodbank. Strength & Conditioning Specialist at several different private clubs as well as habilitation provider at HOPE Group LLC

Volunteer: 300 sports/ortho 30 inpatient 10 home health

Applied: NAU, AT Still, Midwestern (both schools), Touro Nevada, Franklin Pierce, Rosalind Franklin

Rejections: AT Still, Midwestern (both schools), Touro Nevada, Franklin Pierce, Rosalind Franklin

Interviews: NAU (2/27)

Acceptances:NAU!!!!!

I've been lurking around this forum for some time and I'm still in shock I got accepted. Best of luck to everyone!
 
Update!


Overall GPA: 3.8 (PTCAS 3.71)
Pre-Req GPA: varies 3.9 - 3.62 (PTCAS)
GRE: V 159 Q 152 A 5.0

Extra-Curric: Worked throughout undergrad

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

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

Acceptances: ODU (1/10) , Franklin Pierce (2/4 declined), Midwestern Glendale (3/1), UNM (3/3)

Interviews: MW-Glendale (2/13) & Regis (1/26) , UNM (2/21), NAU (2/28)

Waitlisted: Regis, NAU



This has been a great resource for me, congrats to everybody and thanks for being so helpful! Any thoughts on where to attend??
 
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Final Update

University: University of Washington
Major: Dance, Anthropology
Overall GPA: 3.74 (PTCAS)
Prereq GPA: 3.66 (PTCAS)
GRE: 164 Verbal, 150 Quant, 5.5 AW
Observation: 120 across outpatient, aqua, neuro, pediatrics, and OT
Extras: I used to work in the insurance industry, and I recently returned to school when my husband completed his education. I train/teach at a nonprofit karate school for women, and do various volunteer/service work in that sector.

Applying: University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, Regis, UNTHSC, Northern Arizona University, Washington University and Mercer.
Interviews: Mercer (11/15), Regis (1/23) - declined, NAU (2/28)
Waitlists: Washington U (11/6), Mercer (12/12)
Rejected: University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, UNT HSC
Accepted: Washington U (1/6), NAU - Phoenix (3/3)
Attending: NAU
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I have to say that this application cycle did not turn out how I expected at all. I was accepted to schools I thought were out of reach, and was rejected where I thought an acceptance was likely. I also messed up my prerequisite timeline (early on when I first went back to school), and wasn't sure if I could overcome having so many outstanding classes when I started sending in applications. Now I just have to get through my final quarter of physics!
 
Did Kathy email you today? I haven't gotten anything still
led3 said:
UPDATE WAITLIST /REJECTION


Kinda bummed bc SHU was my #1 choice & I thought I did really well in the interview...
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emDPT said:
Did Kathy email you today? I haven't gotten anything still
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I called and she said she's emailed everyone already that's been accepted- so unfortunately assume waitlist or denied
 
Finally got in!! Long-time lurker and I'm glad I can post my acceptance! This forum has helped provide me with a lot of info and I'm thankful

University: San Jose State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.49
Pre-Req GPA: Ranges from 3.4-3.6 (No Retakes)
GRE: 158 V 155 Q 4.0 Writing

Extra-Curric: Pre-PT Club, circle K, worked two jobs throughout undergrad, teaching assistant for summer classes, Physics lab assistant

Volunteer: 600+ Outpatient Ortho, 80 Inpatient Burn Unit (Wound Care)

Applied: CSUN, Fresno State, UOP, SMU, Chapman, Western

Acceptances: University of the Pacific, Chapman

Rejections: WesternU, Samuel Merritt

Interviews: WesternU, Fresno State, UOP

Waitlist: Fresno State (Upper Half), CSUN (low alternate)
 
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dcizzle said:
Finally got in!! so happy right now! Long-time lurker and I'm glad I can post my acceptance! This forum has helped provide me with a lot of info and I'm thankful! So happy!

University: San Jose State University
Acceptances: University of the Pacific
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Hey when was your interview?! Did I meet you? I just got my acceptance today too! Congrats!
 
dcizzle said:
Finally got in!! so happy right now! Long-time lurker and I'm glad I can post my acceptance! This forum has helped provide me with a lot of info and I'm thankful! So happy!

University: San Jose State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.45
Pre-Req GPA: Ranges from 3.4-3.6 (No Retakes)
GRE: 158 V 155 Q 4.0 Writing

Extra-Curric: Pre-PT Club, circle K, worked two jobs throughout undergrad, teaching assistant for summer classes

Volunteer: 500+ Outpatient Ortho, 50 Inpatient Burn Unit (Wound Care)

Applied: CSUN, Fresno State, UOP, SMU, Chapman, USC, Western

Acceptances: University of the Pacific

Rejections: WesternU, Samuel Merritt

Interviews: WesternU, Fresno State, UOP

Waitlist: Fresno State (Upper Half), CSUN (low alternate)
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As a fellow SJSU Alum Congrats!!!! :soexcited:
 
Therapitize said:
Hey when was your interview?! Did I meet you? I just got my acceptance today too! Congrats!
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It was last Friday! Not sure if I met you, my interview was at 9:30 AM! were you around that time too?

congrats to you too! Are you accepting the offer?
 
dcizzle said:
It was last Friday! Not sure if I met you, my interview was at 9:30 AM! were you around that time too?

congrats to you too! Are you accepting the offer?
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Dang there must have been several people from San Jose State who interviewed. I interviewed the 20th and there were a couple people from San Jose State that day. I am thinking about it accepting the offer, but I am flying to Wash U in late March to look at their school. I am also waiting to hear back from two other schools so we'll see.
 
Therapitize said:
Dang there must have been several people from San Jose State who interviewed. I interviewed the 20th and there were a couple people from San Jose State that day. I am thinking about it accepting the offer, but I am flying to Wash U in late March to look at their school. I am also waiting to hear back from two other schools so we'll see.
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Good Luck! Wash U is great and I hope you choose the one that makes you happiest 🙂 Maybe I'll be your c/o 2017 classmate at UOP!
 
knj27 said:
If I was an interviewer, and you had written this on your application, and then brought me a giant 44oz "Polar Pop" to the interview, I would have accepted you immediately with no further questions.
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Wait what?! Are we thinking of the same Extracurricular? I was thinking they meant Circle K International, the college service organization that is an affiliate of Kiwanis (Adults), and Key Club (High School) and Builders Club (Middle School). Maybe I am off base but I think you are talking about Circle K the convenience store. Either way that is awesome! 🙂
 
Therapitize said:
Wait what?! Are we thinking of the same Extracurricular? I was thinking they meant Circle K International, the college service organization that is an affiliate of Kiwanis (Adults), and Key Club (High School) and Builders Club (Middle School). Maybe I am off base but I think you are talking about Circle K the convenience store. Either way that is awesome! 🙂
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I was definitely thinking of the convenience store LOL. I thought maybe it was a popular place near campus and the posters name was emblazoned on a plaque as employee of the month for 10 months straight and counting🙂
 
Therapitize said:
I was thinking they meant Circle K International, the college service organization...
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If someone says Circle K and this is the first thing that comes to mind there is just something wrong with you... 🙄

Although Circle K is an AZ-based company so around here we have one on like ever third street corner...lol
 
IT'S FINALLY OVER!! :soexcited:

Major: Biology
Overall GPA (PTCAS): 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 3.9
GRE: 168V, 158Q, 5.0AW
Extras: Volunteering (2 months) then working (2 years) in at a not-for-profit research institute doing molecular/cellular biology (w/ publication). Lots of community service, Board of Regents full-tuition scholarship as well other minor academic awards (small private scholarship, Dean's list, etc).
Observation Hours: 112 (53 outpatient ortho at two different clinics, 25 inpatient neurorehab, 20 hand therapy, 14 inpatient acute care).

Applied: NAU, UNLV, Midwestern Glendale (All mailed 9/23/14); Franklin Pierce AZ (mailed 11/18/14 - doesn't do interviews)

Interviews: Midwestern Glendale (11/21 - notified 9/27); UNLV (1/30 - notified 12/18); NAU (2/27 - notified 1/21).

Acceptances: Midwestern Glendale (12/2); UNLV (2/2); Franklin Pierce AZ (2/4)

Rejections: NAU (3/5)

I can't even adequately express my gratitude for being able to go to PT school and for all that I've learned by reading this forum. You guys have all been a huge help to me in maintaining my sanity through this ridiculous process. Good luck to everyone during the rest of this cycle! Hoping for the best for everyone. 🙂
 
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I called and she said she's emailed everyone already that's been accepted- so unfortunately assume waitlist or denied
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Just got the email that I was waitlisted :/ thanks for your info ! Keep me updated if you get accepted off the waitlist!
 
emDPT said:
Just got the email that I was waitlisted :/ thanks for your info ! Keep me updated if you get accepted off the waitlist!
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Hey , I have applied to SHU and interviewed on 17th Jan. I got email today too. I am waitlisted. I think they put too many people on waitlist..
 
rmp. said:
Hey , I have applied to SHU and interviewed on 17th Jan. I got email today too. I am waitlisted. I think they put too many people on waitlist..
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Yeah I kinda wish they gave us new details and stuff. Hopefully the high tuition will make people not want to go haha!
 
emDPT said:
Yeah I kinda wish they gave us new details and stuff. Hopefully the high tuition will make people not want to go haha!
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I hope so too, i loved this school curriculum.
 
kle0008 said:
Just wanted to give a final update that I finally know where I will be going! I'm attending St. Augustine in Austin! I'm super excited to start 🙂
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Hey do you mind sharing your stats, I am planning on applying there too ..
 
rmp. said:
Hey do you mind sharing your stats, I am planning on applying there too ..
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Yeah, sure. My GPAs really aren't great at all.

Overall GPA: 3.49
Pre-req GPA: 3.27
GRE: 156V, 161Q, 4.0 AW
 
knj27 said:
FINAL UPDATE! IT'S FINALLY OVER!! :soexcited:

University: Arizona State
Major: Biological Sciences
Overall GPA (PTCAS): 3.81
Pre-Req GPA: 3.88 - 3.93 (depending on school)
GRE: 168V, 158Q, 5.0AW
Extras: Volunteering (2 months) then working (2 years) in a cancer lab at a not-for-profit research institute doing molecular/cellular biology (w/ publication). Also, missionary service in the UK, Arizona Board of Regents full-tuition scholarship as well other minor academic awards (small private scholarship, Dean's list, etc).
Observation Hours: 112 (53 outpatient ortho at two different clinics, 25 inpatient neurorehab, 20 hand therapy, 14 inpatient acute care).

Applied: NAU, UNLV, Midwestern Glendale (All mailed 9/23/14); Franklin Pierce AZ (mailed 11/18/14 - doesn't do interviews)

Interviews: Midwestern Glendale (11/21 - notified 9/27); UNLV (1/30 - notified 12/18); NAU (2/27 - notified 1/21).

Acceptances: Midwestern Glendale (12/2) - Declining; UNLV (2/2) 😀 😀 ; Franklin Pierce AZ (2/4) - Declined

Rejections: NAU (3/5) 😵

Can't wait to start PT school at my favorite program! Vegas here I come baby! :clap: :banana: :woot:

I can't even adequately express my gratitude for being able to go to PT school and for all that I've learned by reading this forum. You guys have all been a huge help to me in maintaining my sanity through this ridiculous process. Good luck to everyone during the rest of this cycle! Hoping for the best for everyone. 🙂
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Congrats!! I think you deserve your own special mention though in helping all of us here at SDN, and i'm sure you'll help plenty more as a PT.
 
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