I only have physics to take, which can possibly bring it up my grade. (but we all know how physics can be) Also I just got my fall grades back and got all A's and A-'s so my GPA is now a 3.541. An I did not call but I will for the ones I can. Some emailed saying not to because they won't tell you.
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I only have physics to take, which can possibly bring it up my grade. (but we all know how physics can be) Also I just got my fall grades back and got all A's and A-'s so my GPA is now a 3.541. An I did not call but I will for the ones I can. Some emailed saying not to because they won't tell you.
thank you so much!! and I have no idea. I know for a fact that after the interviews, they will notify people if they're accepted or not by the end of march. so maybe that means they will be giving more interviews in February or something! Best of luck to you 🙂
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No, I'm a Hawaii resident.
No, CMU was the only one in Michigan that I applied to. I'm from Indiana so I applied to schools relatively close to home. CMU is only 4 hours so that's not too bad. Will you be attending the open house next month?
Hmm. Good job. I don't understand how I got denied an interview. I have a 3.64 pre req, 3.37 overall, and five points for being instate. :0 I would have 15 points just like you.
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How many pre req courses were in progress this fall? If you were taking a lot, realize the schools couldn't consider any of those courses. They have to look at you as a complete candidate at the time of your application/interview. Possibly, other candidates had more courses finished.
How do you feel interviews went? I'm inclined to say your scores and hours are just fine since you got interviews at so many places....so I would examine your essays and interviewing for reasons you didn't make the final cut. (but refer to first idea....they didn't flat out reject you so I wonder if they were waiting on falls grades)
Hey thanks for the response but none of the classes I took in the fall were pre-reqs and i tried to do different things at each interview. I'm definitely going to keep working on it!
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When did you hear back from Wayne State and Oakland U? I still haven't heard anything other than the fact that my application was received and they will let me know. Thanks!
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Has anyone else heard back from Regis? I'm apparently on the wait-list for an interview, which was odd to me, but I was wondering if anyone else got this response here? They said they were impressed with my application (not enough to give me an interview, obviously) but they said they had 1,400 applications this cycle and that they'd notify me immediately when an interview spot became available, if any.
Congrats on all of your interviews and acceptances!!! When did you hear about the Sacred Heart interview? Was it mail or email?
I got into GV and CMU as well! Go to GV!!
I had an interview at Wayne State at the beginning of November and I just heard back from Oakland on Saturday! (December 19th)! Which is your top choice?
Oh, ok. I'm a Michigan resident and I only applied to in-state schools. But as of right now I do not plan on attending the open house. I applied for the Houghton site (I'm currently an MTU student) so seeing the Mt. Pleasant site probably wouldn't help me with my decision all that much.
Awesome! Great job! Are you planning on attending GVSU? I am still weighing the pros and cons of CMU, GVSU, and Oakland so any insight you have would be great!
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Not really sure which one of those would have been my top choice, probably Wayne State. I was more trying to figure out why I hadn't heard back from either of those schools yet. Although, I got accepted at UIC and will likely be going there. Congrats on your acceptances!
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U P D A T E 12/21:
REJECTIONS AND INTERVIEW
University: Lake Washington Institute of Technology*, Bastyr University**
Major: AAS Fitness Specialist*, BS Exercise Science and Wellness**
Overall GPA: 3.45
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95
GRE: 151 V, 152 Q, 4.0 A (first attempt), 150 V, 155 Q, 5.0 A (second attempt)
Volunteer/Observation: Total number of hours: 700+ currently (100+ planned/in-process)
485 hours (3 different outpatient clinics, general ortho), 30 hours (inpatient acute/sub-acute, skilled nursing, geriatrics), 185+ (inpatient acute, children's hospital, pediatrics) ...and a handful of clinical research hours with therapists.
Click for my original post and complete stats for 2015-2016 - GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES
Applied (2015-2016): Northwestern University, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Samuel Merritt University, University of Utah, University of Colorado, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Pacific University, University of Montana – Missoula, Duke University, Eastern Washington University, Emory University, Loma Linda University, University of Iowa, University of Puget Sound, University of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Chapman University, Idaho State University, University of South Florida, University of Southern California, University of Washington, George Fox University, Washington University of St. Louis
Rejections (2015-2016): Northwestern University (11/20), Western U (12/7), University of Colorado (12/10), University of South Florida (12/17)
Interviews (2015-2016): Mayo School of Health Sciences (11/19 | 2/12), University of Utah (12/7 | 1/14-15), University of Iowa (12/21 | 1/29)
Waitlisted (2015-2016): N/A
Applied (2014-2015): Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, George Fox University
Rejections (2014-2015): University of Washington, Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound
Interviews (2014-2015): George Fox University
Waitlisted (2014-2015): George Fox University
Applied (2013-2014): Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington
Rejections (2013-2014): University of Washington, Eastern Washington University
Waitlisted (2013-2014): University of Puget Sound
Acceptances: N O N E
REJECTIONS AND INTERVIEW
Apparently I did not meet the minimum requirements for USF and could not be offered a spot. I believe it was because I did not complete the lifespan psych. prereq to date. But that's okay. Budget is getting a bit tight, so I am not sure if I will be accepting the interview with Iowa. Also, Happy Holidays guys. We should all be very proud of our accomplishments and sacrifices that were made in order for us to make it this far, regardless of our applicant status! 
University: Lake Washington Institute of Technology*, Bastyr University**
Major: AAS Fitness Specialist*, BS Exercise Science and Wellness**
Overall GPA: 3.45
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95
GRE: 151 V, 152 Q, 4.0 A (first attempt), 150 V, 155 Q, 5.0 A (second attempt)
Volunteer/Observation: Total number of hours: 700+ currently (100+ planned/in-process)
485 hours (3 different outpatient clinics, general ortho), 30 hours (inpatient acute/sub-acute, skilled nursing, geriatrics), 185+ (inpatient acute, children's hospital, pediatrics) ...and a handful of clinical research hours with therapists.
Click for my original post and complete stats for 2015-2016 - GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES
Applied (2015-2016): Northwestern University, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Samuel Merritt University, University of Utah, University of Colorado, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Pacific University, University of Montana – Missoula, Duke University, Eastern Washington University, Emory University, Loma Linda University, University of Iowa, University of Puget Sound, University of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Chapman University, Idaho State University, University of South Florida, University of Southern California, University of Washington, George Fox University, Washington University of St. Louis
Rejections (2015-2016): Northwestern University (11/20), Western U (12/7), University of Colorado (12/10), University of South Florida (12/17)
Interviews (2015-2016): Mayo School of Health Sciences (11/19 | 2/12), University of Utah (12/7 | 1/14-15), University of Iowa (12/21 | 1/29)
Waitlisted (2015-2016): N/A
Applied (2014-2015): Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, George Fox University
Rejections (2014-2015): University of Washington, Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound
Interviews (2014-2015): George Fox University
Waitlisted (2014-2015): George Fox University
Applied (2013-2014): Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington
Rejections (2013-2014): University of Washington, Eastern Washington University
Waitlisted (2013-2014): University of Puget Sound
Acceptances: N O N E
CMU starts immediately after winter semester which is a con for me.
Oakland is 4 months longer. and more expensive.
I always hear great things about GV. GV also has clinical rotations throughout the entire program and not just during year 3.
Time for an update!
University of Iowa
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.78
Pre-req GPA: 3.70
GRE: 153V/157Q/3.5W
Submitted: 7/13
Verified: 8/4
Observation: 126 hours total between inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing
Extras: volunteer in geriatrics at a hospital, volunteer for some 5K races, running club member
Applied: University of Iowa, Des Moines University, Duke University, University of Colorado, Creighton University
Acceptances: DMU 9/18
Rejections:
Interviews: DMU 8/28, Creighton (declined), IOWA 1/15, Colorado 1/29 or 1/30
Did anybody else get an invite email from Iowa today?
University of Iowa
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.78
Pre-req GPA: 3.70
GRE: 153V/157Q/3.5W
Submitted: 7/13
Verified: 8/4
Observation: 126 hours total between inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing
Extras: volunteer in geriatrics at a hospital, volunteer for some 5K races, running club member
Applied: University of Iowa, Des Moines University, Duke University, University of Colorado, Creighton University
Acceptances: DMU 9/18
Rejections:
Interviews: DMU 8/28, Creighton (declined), IOWA 1/15, Colorado 1/29 or 1/30
Did anybody else get an invite email from Iowa today?
Why did you get a rejection for western u? Did you apply late?U P D A T E 12/21:
REJECTIONS AND INTERVIEW
Apparently I did not meet the minimum requirements for USF and could not be offered a spot. I believe it was because I did not complete the lifespan psych. prereq to date. But that's okay. Budget is getting a bit tight, so I am not sure if I will be accepting the interview with Iowa. Also, Happy Holidays guys. We should all be very proud of our accomplishments and sacrifices that were made in order for us to make it this far, regardless of our applicant status!
University: Lake Washington Institute of Technology*, Bastyr University**
Major: AAS Fitness Specialist*, BS Exercise Science and Wellness**
Overall GPA: 3.45
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95
GRE: 151 V, 152 Q, 4.0 A (first attempt), 150 V, 155 Q, 5.0 A (second attempt)
Volunteer/Observation: Total number of hours: 700+ currently (100+ planned/in-process)
485 hours (3 different outpatient clinics, general ortho), 30 hours (inpatient acute/sub-acute, skilled nursing, geriatrics), 185+ (inpatient acute, children's hospital, pediatrics) ...and a handful of clinical research hours with therapists.
Click for my original post and complete stats for 2015-2016 - GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES
Applied (2015-2016): Northwestern University, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Samuel Merritt University, University of Utah, University of Colorado, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Pacific University, University of Montana – Missoula, Duke University, Eastern Washington University, Emory University, Loma Linda University, University of Iowa, University of Puget Sound, University of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Chapman University, Idaho State University, University of South Florida, University of Southern California, University of Washington, George Fox University, Washington University of St. Louis
Rejections (2015-2016): Northwestern University (11/20), Western U (12/7), University of Colorado (12/10), University of South Florida (12/17)
Interviews (2015-2016): Mayo School of Health Sciences (11/19 | 2/12), University of Utah (12/7 | 1/14-15), University of Iowa (12/21 | 1/29)
Waitlisted (2015-2016): N/A
Applied (2014-2015): Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, George Fox University
Rejections (2014-2015): University of Washington, Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound
Interviews (2014-2015): George Fox University
Waitlisted (2014-2015): George Fox University
Applied (2013-2014): Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington
Rejections (2013-2014): University of Washington, Eastern Washington University
Waitlisted (2013-2014): University of Puget Sound
Acceptances: N O N E
U P D A T E 12/21:
REJECTIONS AND INTERVIEW
Apparently I did not meet the minimum requirements for USF and could not be offered a spot. I believe it was because I did not complete the lifespan psych. prereq to date. But that's okay. Budget is getting a bit tight, so I am not sure if I will be accepting the interview with Iowa. Also, Happy Holidays guys. We should all be very proud of our accomplishments and sacrifices that were made in order for us to make it this far, regardless of our applicant status!
University: Lake Washington Institute of Technology*, Bastyr University**
Major: AAS Fitness Specialist*, BS Exercise Science and Wellness**
Overall GPA: 3.45
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95
GRE: 151 V, 152 Q, 4.0 A (first attempt), 150 V, 155 Q, 5.0 A (second attempt)
Volunteer/Observation: Total number of hours: 700+ currently (100+ planned/in-process)
485 hours (3 different outpatient clinics, general ortho), 30 hours (inpatient acute/sub-acute, skilled nursing, geriatrics), 185+ (inpatient acute, children's hospital, pediatrics) ...and a handful of clinical research hours with therapists.
Click for my original post and complete stats for 2015-2016 - GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES
Applied (2015-2016): Northwestern University, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Samuel Merritt University, University of Utah, University of Colorado, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Pacific University, University of Montana – Missoula, Duke University, Eastern Washington University, Emory University, Loma Linda University, University of Iowa, University of Puget Sound, University of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Chapman University, Idaho State University, University of South Florida, University of Southern California, University of Washington, George Fox University, Washington University of St. Louis
Rejections (2015-2016): Northwestern University (11/20), Western U (12/7), University of Colorado (12/10), University of South Florida (12/17)
Interviews (2015-2016): Mayo School of Health Sciences (11/19 | 2/12), University of Utah (12/7 | 1/14-15), University of Iowa (12/21 | 1/29)
Waitlisted (2015-2016): N/A
Applied (2014-2015): Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, George Fox University
Rejections (2014-2015): University of Washington, Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound
Interviews (2014-2015): George Fox University
Waitlisted (2014-2015): George Fox University
Applied (2013-2014): Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington
Rejections (2013-2014): University of Washington, Eastern Washington University
Waitlisted (2013-2014): University of Puget Sound
Acceptances: N O N E
Congrats and hopefully you can make it down to Iowa for the interview! I'm an undergrad at Iowa and interviewing on the 15th. If you have any questions about the university or the Iowa City area while you are deciding whether to accept the interview, I'd be glad to help!
UPDATE: Interview and Acceptance
Acceptance: University of St. Augustine, San Marcos (12/21)
Interview: USA (11/20), UNLV (1/22)
Acceptance: University of St. Augustine, San Marcos (12/21)
Interview: USA (11/20), UNLV (1/22)
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Congrats on the interviews! I got an invite email from Iowa on 12/4 and will be interviewing there on 1/22. And I got an interview invite from Colorado as well!
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Your GRE scores are solid. I wouldn't retake it. Your GPA needs to be higher. I would retake any classes you might have gotten a C or even a B in to boost up that GPA. Make sure your essay and your letters of recommendation are strong.
I recommend visiting all of the schools you plan on applying to so that you can form relationships with the people who will be in charge of decision making. I just got accepted into UIC and I can honestly say that I do not know if I would have been accepted if I hadn't been in there frequently observing classes, talking to the admissions people, inquiring about their PhD program, etc., etc. I made sure they knew my name when it came up during the admissions meeting. I made sure they knew my stats too. The more you put yourself out there to these programs, the more they will remember you when your file hits the table.
It seems like you are on the right track though. So, boost that GPA, form relationships and you should be golden. Good luck!
You look to be in great shape! Don't worry about the GRE -- your score is fantastic. It looks like you have a lot of great experiences as well. Also, keep in mind that PTCAS will calculate GPA on your application, and I'll bet that will benefit you!
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I was recently rejected from UW-Madison, so you can look at my stats to see where you might need to improve. I would say your GPA and make sure your essay and letters of recommendation are strong. You already have a better start to applying there as you are in-state/in-region whereas I had a handicap being from Georgia. Best of luck to you in the future!
UPDATE: interview at MGHIHP (1/30/15) !!!! Acceptance: USA FLorida- St augustine (12/21)
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
School GPA: 3.044
Overall PTCAS GPA: 3.01
PrereqGPA (sciences only): 3.66
GRE: 1st time: 146Q, 154V 4.0A
2nd time: 149Q, 156V 4.5A (ran out of time on one quant section
hours: 2000+ outpatient, 57 subacute pediatrics with neuro and spinal cord injuries, 10 acute care, 20 more hours in acute care (wound care, amputees, neuro, etc).
Applied: Rutgers south, Marshall U, Shenandoah, U st Augustine Florida, u of Florida, Emory and Henry, u of Hartford, MGH institute, Methodist U, Wheeling Jesuit, U Maryland eastern shore, Boston U
Plan to apply: Touro, Franklin Pierce, NYMC
Interviews: Emory & Henry (12/4) did not attend; U of St Aug (11/20), Rutgers U-South (12/18), Methodist U (1/22) canceling interview most likely; MGHIHP (1/30/15)!
Rejected: Marshall U and Wheeling Jesuit U, technically not rejected, just disqualified because of missing requirement (lame)
Acceptances: U. of St. Augustine for the Health Sciences- Florida (12/21).
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
School GPA: 3.044
Overall PTCAS GPA: 3.01
PrereqGPA (sciences only): 3.66
GRE: 1st time: 146Q, 154V 4.0A
2nd time: 149Q, 156V 4.5A (ran out of time on one quant section
hours: 2000+ outpatient, 57 subacute pediatrics with neuro and spinal cord injuries, 10 acute care, 20 more hours in acute care (wound care, amputees, neuro, etc).
Applied: Rutgers south, Marshall U, Shenandoah, U st Augustine Florida, u of Florida, Emory and Henry, u of Hartford, MGH institute, Methodist U, Wheeling Jesuit, U Maryland eastern shore, Boston U
Plan to apply: Touro, Franklin Pierce, NYMC
Interviews: Emory & Henry (12/4) did not attend; U of St Aug (11/20), Rutgers U-South (12/18), Methodist U (1/22) canceling interview most likely; MGHIHP (1/30/15)!
Rejected: Marshall U and Wheeling Jesuit U, technically not rejected, just disqualified because of missing requirement (lame)
Acceptances: U. of St. Augustine for the Health Sciences- Florida (12/21).
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University: San Francisco State University
Major: B.S. Kinesiology, M.S. Kinesiology (in progress)
Overall GPA: 3.74
Pre-Req GPA: 3.81
Post-bac GPA: 3.75
GRE: V: 160; Q: 153; A: 4.5 (best from each section)
Extra-Curric: 6 yrs. personal training working with special populations, human anatomy lab assistant, grad assistant for anatomical kinesiology, Phi Theta Kappa honor society
Certifications: ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Functional Movement Screen Level 1, TRX Qualified Trainer, AHA BLS
Volunteer: 150 hours inpatient acute care hospital, 230 hours outpatient orthopedic
E-submitted: 10/27/2015
Verified: 12/04/2015
UPDATE - 12/22/16 - Interview!
Applied: University of Pittsburgh, MGH, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, University of Washington (withdrew application), University of the Pacific
Interviews: University of the Pacific (1/29/16), George Washington (1/08/16), MGH Institute (1/30/16 or 2/06/16)
Waitlist: University of Pittsburgh
Rejections: N.A.
Acceptances: N.A.
Major: B.S. Kinesiology, M.S. Kinesiology (in progress)
Overall GPA: 3.74
Pre-Req GPA: 3.81
Post-bac GPA: 3.75
GRE: V: 160; Q: 153; A: 4.5 (best from each section)
Extra-Curric: 6 yrs. personal training working with special populations, human anatomy lab assistant, grad assistant for anatomical kinesiology, Phi Theta Kappa honor society
Certifications: ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Functional Movement Screen Level 1, TRX Qualified Trainer, AHA BLS
Volunteer: 150 hours inpatient acute care hospital, 230 hours outpatient orthopedic
E-submitted: 10/27/2015
Verified: 12/04/2015
UPDATE - 12/22/16 - Interview!
Applied: University of Pittsburgh, MGH, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, University of Washington (withdrew application), University of the Pacific
Interviews: University of the Pacific (1/29/16), George Washington (1/08/16), MGH Institute (1/30/16 or 2/06/16)
Waitlist: University of Pittsburgh
Rejections: N.A.
Acceptances: N.A.
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Interview update!
University: MIT (Class of 2013)
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Biology
PTCAS GPA: 3.78
PTCAS Prereq GPA: 3.73
PTCAS Science GPA: 3.78
GRE: 162V, 167Q, 4.5AW
Observation Hours:
26h inpatient acute care
24h neuro rehab
113h outpatient
Extra-Curric: MIT Russian Club, tutoring undergrad chemistry (very briefly), study abroad (Cambridge University, 1 year), various undergraduate research, 2 years working full time as a research assistant at Mass General Hospital (immunology), currently working as a research assistant at Rockefeller University (also immunology).
Applied: MGH IHP (top choice), UCSF, Mount St Mary, UIC, UC Denver, Regis, NAU
Interviews: UC Denver (asked for 1/30), NAU (1/23 Flagstaff, will decline), Regis (asked for 1/29), MGH IHP (asked for 2/6)
Accepted: UIC (12/11, will send deposit), MSMU (12/10, will decline)
Rejected: N/A
Waitlisted: N/A
University: MIT (Class of 2013)
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Biology
PTCAS GPA: 3.78
PTCAS Prereq GPA: 3.73
PTCAS Science GPA: 3.78
GRE: 162V, 167Q, 4.5AW
Observation Hours:
26h inpatient acute care
24h neuro rehab
113h outpatient
Extra-Curric: MIT Russian Club, tutoring undergrad chemistry (very briefly), study abroad (Cambridge University, 1 year), various undergraduate research, 2 years working full time as a research assistant at Mass General Hospital (immunology), currently working as a research assistant at Rockefeller University (also immunology).
Applied: MGH IHP (top choice), UCSF, Mount St Mary, UIC, UC Denver, Regis, NAU
Interviews: UC Denver (asked for 1/30), NAU (1/23 Flagstaff, will decline), Regis (asked for 1/29), MGH IHP (asked for 2/6)
Accepted: UIC (12/11, will send deposit), MSMU (12/10, will decline)
Rejected: N/A
Waitlisted: N/A
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Hey there! Your overall GPA might be a *tad* bit low, but I still think you have a VERY STRONG opportunity of getting into PT school. I was wait listed at Indiana University and University of Wisconsin-Madison (which truly is my dream school), but was accepted to Ohio University in Athens. That would be a strong school I would add to your list. Have you also considered University of Indianapolis? Sometimes, private schools accept more out-of-state students. Just something to consider. You could also consider some schools in St. Louis - I believe there is a school is Missouri that offers in-state tuition (something I wish I knew before applying).
Are you applying this cycle? Do you know how often University of Wisconsin has to take people off their waitlist? Last year, their website detailed that they offered close to 60 acceptances, but have 40 in their application cycle. Is there anything you know about UW-Madison you could share?
Thank you!
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P.S. Your GRE is VERY Solid! Also, remember that it does *not* all boil down to scores. Your experience is very awesome - not everyone has experience in that many locations. I believe that Emory places more emphasis on those that have significant experience in shadowing PT'S. This may be a school you want to look at, if you also are considering putting in more volunteer and observation hours. University of Miami (in FL) offered me an interview, which was very humbling, because my GRE scores are not stellar...and the gentleman who interviewed me quite frankly told me that my essays were great. Something to consider!
Good luck!
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UPDATE: ACCEPTANCE! 
University: Northern Arizona University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.51
Pre-Req GPA: 3.37
GRE: V-158 Q-150 AW- 4.0
Extra-Curric: Phoenix Children's Hospital summer volunteer program, assisted in NAU's Cardiovascular Regulation Lab, Special Olympics volunteer, Exercise Science Club
Volunteer: 460 hours total: 10 inpatient pediatrics, 12 skilled nursing facility, 5 inpatient hospital, 433 outpatient/neuro/wellness center (half as paid tech)
Applied: NAU, AT Still, CSULB, Midwestern (Glendale & DG), Rosalind Franklin University, University of Washington, George Fox University
Interviews: MWU- Glendale (12/14), Rosalind Franklin (1/16), NAU (1/23 Phoneix)
Acceptances: Midwestern University- Glendale (12/22)
Rejections:
Super excited to receive my first acceptance! I'm going to start PT school in the fall no matter what. Now I'll be less stressed for my other interviews. Is anyone else accepted and planning to attend Midwestern in the fall?
University: Northern Arizona University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.51
Pre-Req GPA: 3.37
GRE: V-158 Q-150 AW- 4.0
Extra-Curric: Phoenix Children's Hospital summer volunteer program, assisted in NAU's Cardiovascular Regulation Lab, Special Olympics volunteer, Exercise Science Club
Volunteer: 460 hours total: 10 inpatient pediatrics, 12 skilled nursing facility, 5 inpatient hospital, 433 outpatient/neuro/wellness center (half as paid tech)
Applied: NAU, AT Still, CSULB, Midwestern (Glendale & DG), Rosalind Franklin University, University of Washington, George Fox University
Interviews: MWU- Glendale (12/14), Rosalind Franklin (1/16), NAU (1/23 Phoneix)
Acceptances: Midwestern University- Glendale (12/22)
Rejections:
Super excited to receive my first acceptance! I'm going to start PT school in the fall no matter what. Now I'll be less stressed for my other interviews. Is anyone else accepted and planning to attend Midwestern in the fall?
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Like others have mentioned, my suggestion would be to work on your GPA. Your GRE is fine, I wouldn't bother retaking that. On your application, really focus on your essays. Madison and the other UW schools do not do interviews so they tend to look at the essays instead to get an idea of you as an applicant. I was just accepted to Madison, however I was rejected at La Crosse. They heavily favor students that went to their school and this year they had really high averages for accepted applicants, so keep that in mind. I also interviewed and was accepted at Mayo, they like to evaluate your application as a whole, not just on scores/GPA and the interview was a big part of it. Be sure that whatever you write about in your essays or talk about in interviews, you can clearly draw on experiences (which you seem to have) and convince them that you truly do want to be a PT. Good luck!
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So I've always looked over this thread to see the different stats and which schools everyone has heard from so far and have finally decided to post my stats:
University: Truman State University
Major: Exercise Science
Minors: Spanish, Psychology, Biology
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-req GPA: 3.24
GRE: V-155, Q-150, AW-4.5
Extra Curriculars: Anatomy TA for 1.5 years, involved in Exercise Science Research for 1 year, Physical Therapy Technician at an outpatient orthopedic clinic for almost 1 year, Pre-PT/OT Club President for 1 year, active member in a service sorority for 2.5 years (was the fundraising chair for the local YMCA)
Shadowing: countless work hours for my tech job at outpatient orthopedic, 20 hospital hours, 14 SNF hours, and 11 school pediatric hours
Applied: Regis University, University of Iowa, Des Moines University, University of Nebraska Medical Center, AT Still University, Mercer University, Elon University, Rockhurst University, East Tennessee State University
Interviews: Rockhurst University, Mercer University
Waitlists for Interviews: UNMC, Regis University (they said they've had over 1,400 applicants this cycle), Elon University
Waitlists for Programs: Rockhurst
Rejections: NONE
Acceptances: NONE
--Bummed about Rockhurst but they weren't my first choice, getting ready for my interview at Mercer, but curious if anyone has heard from DMU or University of Iowa? All I've heard from them is when they first received my application and nothing since. Also, haven't had any outright rejections from anyone which is positive, but tired of seeing the word "waitlist" in all my emails
. Also AT Still said I probably won't be hearing from them until the new year, but that all the interview spots are currently filled --
University: Truman State University
Major: Exercise Science
Minors: Spanish, Psychology, Biology
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-req GPA: 3.24
GRE: V-155, Q-150, AW-4.5
Extra Curriculars: Anatomy TA for 1.5 years, involved in Exercise Science Research for 1 year, Physical Therapy Technician at an outpatient orthopedic clinic for almost 1 year, Pre-PT/OT Club President for 1 year, active member in a service sorority for 2.5 years (was the fundraising chair for the local YMCA)
Shadowing: countless work hours for my tech job at outpatient orthopedic, 20 hospital hours, 14 SNF hours, and 11 school pediatric hours
Applied: Regis University, University of Iowa, Des Moines University, University of Nebraska Medical Center, AT Still University, Mercer University, Elon University, Rockhurst University, East Tennessee State University
Interviews: Rockhurst University, Mercer University
Waitlists for Interviews: UNMC, Regis University (they said they've had over 1,400 applicants this cycle), Elon University
Waitlists for Programs: Rockhurst
Rejections: NONE
Acceptances: NONE
--Bummed about Rockhurst but they weren't my first choice, getting ready for my interview at Mercer, but curious if anyone has heard from DMU or University of Iowa? All I've heard from them is when they first received my application and nothing since. Also, haven't had any outright rejections from anyone which is positive, but tired of seeing the word "waitlist" in all my emails
. Also AT Still said I probably won't be hearing from them until the new year, but that all the interview spots are currently filled --- Joined
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Got the same response from them..hopeful for an opportunity to interview there still though
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If you don't mind me asking...when did you hear back from Regis?
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I heard from Regis last Friday 12/18 and Shenandoah today
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So I've always looked over this thread to see the different stats and which schools everyone has heard from so far and have finally decided to post my stats:
University: Truman State University
Major: Exercise Science
Minors: Spanish, Psychology, Biology
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-req GPA: 3.24
GRE: V-155, Q-150, AW-4.5
Extra Curriculars: Anatomy TA for 1.5 years, involved in Exercise Science Research for 1 year, Physical Therapy Technician at an outpatient orthopedic clinic for almost 1 year, Pre-PT/OT Club President for 1 year, active member in a service sorority for 2.5 years (was the fundraising chair for the local YMCA)
Shadowing: countless work hours for my tech job at outpatient orthopedic, 20 hospital hours, 14 SNF hours, and 11 school pediatric hours
Applied: Regis University, University of Iowa, Des Moines University, University of Nebraska Medical Center, AT Still University, Mercer University, Elon University, Rockhurst University, East Tennessee State University
Interviews: Rockhurst University, Mercer University
Waitlists for Interviews: UNMC, Regis University (they said they've had over 1,400 applicants this cycle), Elon University
Waitlists for Programs: Rockhurst
Rejections: NONE
Acceptances: NONE
--Bummed about Rockhurst but they weren't my first choice, getting ready for my interview at Mercer, but curious if anyone has heard from DMU or University of Iowa? All I've heard from them is when they first received my application and nothing since. Also, haven't had any outright rejections from anyone which is positive, but tired of seeing the word "waitlist" in all my emails
Hey, "waitlist" is better than a rejection. Trust me. 6 applications: 2 rejections and Regis' interview waitlist. Just stay positive.
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Sounds great, I appreciate the help! I may have to PM you after he 15th! Looking forward to Iowa!
I was cutting it close by submitting my application a day or two before their deadline. But no, that is not why I was rejected. My organic and biochemistry sequence will not satisfy their gen chem prereq.
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Interview update! Now we wait.
University: MIT (Class of 2013)
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Biology
PTCAS GPA: 3.78
PTCAS Prereq GPA: 3.73
PTCAS Science GPA: 3.78
GRE: 162V, 167Q, 4.5AW
Observation Hours:
26h inpatient acute care
24h neuro rehab
113h outpatient
Extra-Curric: MIT Russian Club, tutoring undergrad chemistry (very briefly), study abroad (Cambridge University, 1 year), various undergraduate research, 2 years working full time as a research assistant at Mass General Hospital (immunology), currently working as a research assistant at Rockefeller University (also immunology).
Applied: MGH IHP (top choice), UCSF, Mount St Mary, UIC, UC Denver, Regis, NAU
Interviews: UC Denver (1/30), NAU (1/23 Flagstaff), Regis (asked for 1/29), MGH IHP (asked for 2/6), UCSF/SFSU (1/23, asked for Skype because NAU)
Accepted: UIC (12/11, will send deposit), MSMU (12/10, will decline)
Rejected: N/A
Waitlisted: N/A
University: MIT (Class of 2013)
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Biology
PTCAS GPA: 3.78
PTCAS Prereq GPA: 3.73
PTCAS Science GPA: 3.78
GRE: 162V, 167Q, 4.5AW
Observation Hours:
26h inpatient acute care
24h neuro rehab
113h outpatient
Extra-Curric: MIT Russian Club, tutoring undergrad chemistry (very briefly), study abroad (Cambridge University, 1 year), various undergraduate research, 2 years working full time as a research assistant at Mass General Hospital (immunology), currently working as a research assistant at Rockefeller University (also immunology).
Applied: MGH IHP (top choice), UCSF, Mount St Mary, UIC, UC Denver, Regis, NAU
Interviews: UC Denver (1/30), NAU (1/23 Flagstaff), Regis (asked for 1/29), MGH IHP (asked for 2/6), UCSF/SFSU (1/23, asked for Skype because NAU)
Accepted: UIC (12/11, will send deposit), MSMU (12/10, will decline)
Rejected: N/A
Waitlisted: N/A
That makes sense. I took biochemistry and organic and they wouldn't count it for me either. My gen chem expired
University: University of Florida
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.41
Pre-Req GPA: 3.42
GRE: 156 V 161 Q 4.0 AW
Observation: 180 outpatient, 60 inpatient
Applied: UF (top choice), UCF, FIU, UNF, USF, NOVA, FGCU, UM, Emory, USC
Interviews: Emory (1/22)
Acceptances: none
Rejections: USF
I got my first interview today! I was so surprised that I got an interview at Emory. Anyone else get one??
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.41
Pre-Req GPA: 3.42
GRE: 156 V 161 Q 4.0 AW
Observation: 180 outpatient, 60 inpatient
Applied: UF (top choice), UCF, FIU, UNF, USF, NOVA, FGCU, UM, Emory, USC
Interviews: Emory (1/22)
Acceptances: none
Rejections: USF
I got my first interview today! I was so surprised that I got an interview at Emory. Anyone else get one??
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University: Lipscomb University
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-Req GPA: 3.53
School GPA: 3.77
GRE: 154 V 157 Q 4.0 AW
Observation: 40 Outpatient, 35 Pediatrics, 30 Inpatient
Applied: MGH, Colorado, Northern Arizona, University of Washington, Washington University - St. Louis, Florida, Miami, Columbia, Rosalind Franklin, Emory, Regis, Duke.
Interviews: Columbia (Jan 13), Rosalind Franklin (Jan 16), Emory (Jan 22), Regis (Feb 1), MGH (Feb 6)
Acceptances: None
Rejections: Colorado, Northern Arizona
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-Req GPA: 3.53
School GPA: 3.77
GRE: 154 V 157 Q 4.0 AW
Observation: 40 Outpatient, 35 Pediatrics, 30 Inpatient
Applied: MGH, Colorado, Northern Arizona, University of Washington, Washington University - St. Louis, Florida, Miami, Columbia, Rosalind Franklin, Emory, Regis, Duke.
Interviews: Columbia (Jan 13), Rosalind Franklin (Jan 16), Emory (Jan 22), Regis (Feb 1), MGH (Feb 6)
Acceptances: None
Rejections: Colorado, Northern Arizona
It took a month to find out about TJU acceptance?
Did you get into TJU?
For Touro, when did you find out? And when did your PTCAS application get verified?