When was your interview at Thomas Jefferson? The 17th of December? And you found out the 22nd you got in? Where did you get your undergrad at?
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Did you hear back from TJU yet?
Are you going to accept NYMC or TJU?
Yes, my interview was on the 17th. I got accepted on the next Wednesday actually which was the 23rd. Sorry, I made a mistake. They sent me an email. I am a senior at Fairleigh Dickinson university now in New Jersey.
Most likely NYMC. I loved the program and I had a great time the interview day. TJ was great as well but I'm still pretty stuck on NYMC.
Did you have the the 2nd interview slot on the 17th? I also interviewed that day but haven't heard back. 🙁
My interview was at 1pm that day. But I wouldn't worry too much if I were you. They said that it could take up to three weeks for them to come to a decision. Relax and stay positive! 😀
Yeahs mine was at 11. Yeah they told me 3 weeks as well, but congrats on hearing back so soon. Did anyone else from your interview slot hear back?
I'm not sure. I don't have any contact information for the people I interviewed with. And thank you! Good luck to you
Thank you. Hoping to hear some good news soon. When does NYMC need a confirmation by?
They don't exactly give a deadline because they want you to make a reasonable decision instead of sending in a deposit and then deciding to go somewhere else. But I will most likely be sending in my deposit by the end of next week.
Oh that's nice they don't make you send a deposit within a couple weeks. Well I hope I get some luck with TJ if you open up that spot since you're stuck on NYMC.
I got my acceptance email mid November and my PTCAS app was verified early September!
Oh you applied early. My PTCAS app was verified mid Oct.
Update: Acceptance! MCPHS
University: College of Charleston - still in my undergrad
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.553
Pre-Req GPA: 3.48
GRE: 150 V, 148 Q, 4.0 W
Extra-Curric: College softball player, Coach, Moove, Groove & Get Active!, Volunteered at various camps, Running with the Hounds, Miracle League, Race for the Cure, Ronald McDonald House, Heart Walk, Veterans Home, CPR / First-Aid / AED Certified
Honors: Golden Key International Honour Society, CofC Faculty Honors, CofC Distinguished Honors
Observation Hours: 152 Hours Total. 132 hours in Outpatient Care with emphasis on geriatrics, pediatrics, women's health, and sport injuries. 20 hours in Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital with emphasis on mostly geriatrics and mostly stroke patients.
Applied: 20 Schools (I know...alot) - Rutgers North, Rutgers South, Shenandoah, Emory, Duke, Dominican College of Blauvelt, MCPHS, MGH Institute, Nazareth, U of Scranton, Rosalind Franklin, Stockton, St. Francis, Thomas Jefferson U, NOVA Ft. Lauderdale, UIC, UNE, USF, Wingate, MUSC
Interviews: UNE, Shenandoah, Rutgers North, Rutgers South, Dominican, MCPHS
Acceptances: MCPHS
Rejections: UIC, Nova, MGH
Wait list: UNE, Shenandoah, Rutgers North (Deferred to January Decision), Dominican
University: College of Charleston - still in my undergrad
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.553
Pre-Req GPA: 3.48
GRE: 150 V, 148 Q, 4.0 W
Extra-Curric: College softball player, Coach, Moove, Groove & Get Active!, Volunteered at various camps, Running with the Hounds, Miracle League, Race for the Cure, Ronald McDonald House, Heart Walk, Veterans Home, CPR / First-Aid / AED Certified
Honors: Golden Key International Honour Society, CofC Faculty Honors, CofC Distinguished Honors
Observation Hours: 152 Hours Total. 132 hours in Outpatient Care with emphasis on geriatrics, pediatrics, women's health, and sport injuries. 20 hours in Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital with emphasis on mostly geriatrics and mostly stroke patients.
Applied: 20 Schools (I know...alot) - Rutgers North, Rutgers South, Shenandoah, Emory, Duke, Dominican College of Blauvelt, MCPHS, MGH Institute, Nazareth, U of Scranton, Rosalind Franklin, Stockton, St. Francis, Thomas Jefferson U, NOVA Ft. Lauderdale, UIC, UNE, USF, Wingate, MUSC
Interviews: UNE, Shenandoah, Rutgers North, Rutgers South, Dominican, MCPHS
Acceptances: MCPHS
Rejections: UIC, Nova, MGH
Wait list: UNE, Shenandoah, Rutgers North (Deferred to January Decision), Dominican
Hey there,
Did you interview at MGH? Or was it a rejection email flat out? Reason being, I'm shocked because your stats are way more impressive than mine, and I find it hard to believe they didn't ask you to interview. I received an interview for 1/30, just wondering. Congrats on the acceptance ! That's a great school.
When was your application verified?
Hey! Thats very nice of you to say haha but no unfortunately it was just a rejection :/ that was put online for me to see. good luck!
My application was verified 9/30
Oh okay, thank you for the information. They must be crazy lol. thanks for the well wishes, hope you get into the school you want most!
Thanks! They sent me an email about a week ago
University: Monmouth University
Major: Biology
Cumulative undergrad GPA: 3.41
Cumulative post-bac GPA: 3.87
Total: 3.43
Pre-Req GPA: 3.52
GRE: 157 V, 151 Q, 4.0 W
Extra-Curric: --
Licenses: CPR/AED certified, Dental Radiology (I know not relevant to PT but I included it anyway)
Honors: Deans list, Science Achievement, Academic Excellence
Observation hours: 600 total- Mostly outpatient private practice (sports injuries, chronic pain, MVA, WComp, post-op) but also some in pediatrics/school setting and inpatient acute rehab
Applied: Rutgers South, Shenandoah, Seton Hall
Interviews: Shenandoah (1/07) Rutgers South (1/06)
Acceptances: --
Rejections: --
Wait list: --
Major: Biology
Cumulative undergrad GPA: 3.41
Cumulative post-bac GPA: 3.87
Total: 3.43
Pre-Req GPA: 3.52
GRE: 157 V, 151 Q, 4.0 W
Extra-Curric: --
Licenses: CPR/AED certified, Dental Radiology (I know not relevant to PT but I included it anyway)
Honors: Deans list, Science Achievement, Academic Excellence
Observation hours: 600 total- Mostly outpatient private practice (sports injuries, chronic pain, MVA, WComp, post-op) but also some in pediatrics/school setting and inpatient acute rehab
Applied: Rutgers South, Shenandoah, Seton Hall
Interviews: Shenandoah (1/07) Rutgers South (1/06)
Acceptances: --
Rejections: --
Wait list: --
UPDATE!! ACCEPTANCE!!
I have also been a lingerer on this forum for a while and at times I got nervous I wouldn't get accepted anywhere because of my low undergrad GPA. I didn't even think I would get accepted into a CA school, but I think my prerequisite GPA where the best attempt grades are used really helped me out. So to give hope to those out there with low GPA's. There is hope! 🙂 Also, I applied to a lot of schools that took the higher grade for retaken prerequisite classes, which really helped boost my prerequisite GPA. Just make sure that if you do retake a class that you don't get any grade lower than an A. Also, I took the GRE 3 times and I don't think its that big of a factor for some schools whether or not you take it multiple times, as long as you try to get your highest score.
So, here are my stats! I hope this helps for some of the people with lower GPA's. It will be tough, but it will all be worth it in the end! 🙂
University: San Jose State University
Major: Kinesiology
PTCAS Undergrad Cumulative GPA: 3.08
Post Bacc GPA: 4.00
Overall GPA: 3.19
PTCAS Prereq GPA: 3.26
GRE (best attempt): Verbal 154, Quant. 147, AW 5.0
PT Observation Hours: 1,004 outpatient ortho (PT Aide), 51 outpatient aquatic, 195 Inpatient/Acute
Extra Curricular's: Vice President/Secretary/Kinesiology Representative of the College of Applied Sciences and Arts (C.A.S.A.) - Student Affairs Committee, Biomechanics Tutor, Kinesiology Major Mentor, Aqua Aerobics Instructor, Adapted Swim Instructor, Global Brigades Public Health Volunteer Honduras, Medical Aid Tent Volunteer SJ Rock N Roll Marathon, Habitat for Humanity, Kinesiology Ambassadors Club member, Pre-PT Club member, Fuerza Escolar volunteer (volunteered at elementary school to help children with reading skills), Dean's List, Spanish speaker, CPR certified
Applied: APU, CSUF, CSULB, CSUS, CSUN, Chapman U, Nazareth College of Rochester, NAU, Pacific U, Samuel Merritt U, UCSF, UCF, UNLV, UOP, Western U, Hampton University, University of Miami, Mercer U, Touro University Nevada, Regis U, University of St. Augustine
Interviews: University of St. Augustine- San Marcos (11/20), SMU (1/29 - 1/30), Fresno State (1/30), University of Miami (1/15), Western University (2/9)
Acceptances: University of St. Augustine - San Marcos
Rejections: APU, NAU, Sac State, Regis U, UNLV
I have also been a lingerer on this forum for a while and at times I got nervous I wouldn't get accepted anywhere because of my low undergrad GPA. I didn't even think I would get accepted into a CA school, but I think my prerequisite GPA where the best attempt grades are used really helped me out. So to give hope to those out there with low GPA's. There is hope! 🙂 Also, I applied to a lot of schools that took the higher grade for retaken prerequisite classes, which really helped boost my prerequisite GPA. Just make sure that if you do retake a class that you don't get any grade lower than an A. Also, I took the GRE 3 times and I don't think its that big of a factor for some schools whether or not you take it multiple times, as long as you try to get your highest score.
So, here are my stats! I hope this helps for some of the people with lower GPA's. It will be tough, but it will all be worth it in the end! 🙂
University: San Jose State University
Major: Kinesiology
PTCAS Undergrad Cumulative GPA: 3.08
Post Bacc GPA: 4.00
Overall GPA: 3.19
PTCAS Prereq GPA: 3.26
GRE (best attempt): Verbal 154, Quant. 147, AW 5.0
PT Observation Hours: 1,004 outpatient ortho (PT Aide), 51 outpatient aquatic, 195 Inpatient/Acute
Extra Curricular's: Vice President/Secretary/Kinesiology Representative of the College of Applied Sciences and Arts (C.A.S.A.) - Student Affairs Committee, Biomechanics Tutor, Kinesiology Major Mentor, Aqua Aerobics Instructor, Adapted Swim Instructor, Global Brigades Public Health Volunteer Honduras, Medical Aid Tent Volunteer SJ Rock N Roll Marathon, Habitat for Humanity, Kinesiology Ambassadors Club member, Pre-PT Club member, Fuerza Escolar volunteer (volunteered at elementary school to help children with reading skills), Dean's List, Spanish speaker, CPR certified
Applied: APU, CSUF, CSULB, CSUS, CSUN, Chapman U, Nazareth College of Rochester, NAU, Pacific U, Samuel Merritt U, UCSF, UCF, UNLV, UOP, Western U, Hampton University, University of Miami, Mercer U, Touro University Nevada, Regis U, University of St. Augustine
Interviews: University of St. Augustine- San Marcos (11/20), SMU (1/29 - 1/30), Fresno State (1/30), University of Miami (1/15), Western University (2/9)
Acceptances: University of St. Augustine - San Marcos
Rejections: APU, NAU, Sac State, Regis U, UNLV
Yes! I interviewed 11/24 and was accepted 12/4!
Are you going to go to TJU?
I don't get it. MGH is a much higher caliber school than NAU, yet NAU outright rejected you...?
Has anyone heard back from UCF with a Jan. 29th interview date so that I can quit holding my breath since I haven't heard anything yet? Their other interview dates have passed (Nov. 20, Dec. 16, Dec. 17), so I assume it's not looking so great for me.
Any feedback would be great. Thanks!
Any feedback would be great. Thanks!
I sent an email to follow up with them on 12/14 and they told me they were unable to provide information about individual candidates due to the volume of applications. :\
Hey! I'm in the Alvernia program now, it's awesome - early hands-on experience if that's what you're looking for. We went to the clinic once a week for 6 weeks this past semester (first) and it really helped to apply what we were learning in the clinic. They give you your first full-time experience the first summer. If you are nearby I'd definitely visit the school and talk with Dr. Chris Wise, he's awesome and is THE reason I applied and accepted. I didn't hear from them until March about whether or not I was accepted, but they weren't on PTCAS when I applied so it may be different this year.
-Matt
Hey! I'm actually in the first class at Alvernia currently, it's awesome - early hands-on experience if that's what you're looking for. We went to the clinic once a week for 6 weeks this past semester (first) and it really helped to apply what we were learning in the clinic. They give you your first full-time experience the first summer. If you are nearby I'd definitely visit the school and talk with Dr. Chris Wise, he's awesome and is THE reason I applied and accepted. I didn't hear from them until March about whether or not I was accepted, but they weren't on PTCAS when I applied so it may be different this year.
-Matt
Major: Biology w/ PT Concentration
Cumulative GPA: 3.72
Pre-Req GPA: 3.70
GRE: V152 Q152 W 4.0
Observation: 200+ b/w inpatient neuro-rehab, outpatient, and home visiting
ExtraCurricular: Ice Hockey, Biology tutoring, first year mentoring, working on publication in Biomechanics, ice skating instructor, 400+ hours volunteering for saint patricks day parade, and in the process of starting a natural sciences honor society
Applied: URI, MCPHS, MGH, BU, UVM, Simmons, Sacred Heart, Franklin Pierce, Husson University
Acceptances: MCPHS
Interviews: MCPHS 11/9, URI (declined), Sacred Heart (declined)
Waitlist: MGH
Rejections: None
I am officially attending MCPHS, sent in my deposit a week or so ago.
Good luck everyone!
Hey there, congrats on the acceptance to MCPHS! Did you interview at MGH? I have an interview on 1/30/16
When did you hear from Sacred Heart?
UPDATE: Rejection, Interview
Undergrad: Kansas State University
Major: Kinesiology & Leadership Studies minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.6
Pre-Req GPA: 3.16
Last 60 hours: 3.9ish
GRE: V:157, Q:155, W:4.0
Extra Curricular: Competed regionally and nationally on a motorsports team for 7 years (2007-13) - finished 2nd in NASCAR Division III National points in 2013. In 2014 and 2015 managed a national touring Sprint Car team (30-50 hours/week pretty much all year round). Started a graphic design business from the ground up (2014). KSU intramural sports. Campus ministry student leader. First Aid/CPR/AED certified.
Observation: 116 hours (outpatient clinic, surgical center, in-patient rehab @ hospital)
Applied: Duke, Florida International, Northwestern, Ohio State, University of Iowa, KU Medical Center, Miami, Nebraska Medical Center, and South Carolina.
Interviews: Miami (11/20), Nebraska Medical Center (12/18)
Accepted: Northwestern
Rejected: Iowa (12/30)
Undergrad: Kansas State University
Major: Kinesiology & Leadership Studies minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.6
Pre-Req GPA: 3.16
Last 60 hours: 3.9ish
GRE: V:157, Q:155, W:4.0
Extra Curricular: Competed regionally and nationally on a motorsports team for 7 years (2007-13) - finished 2nd in NASCAR Division III National points in 2013. In 2014 and 2015 managed a national touring Sprint Car team (30-50 hours/week pretty much all year round). Started a graphic design business from the ground up (2014). KSU intramural sports. Campus ministry student leader. First Aid/CPR/AED certified.
Observation: 116 hours (outpatient clinic, surgical center, in-patient rehab @ hospital)
Applied: Duke, Florida International, Northwestern, Ohio State, University of Iowa, KU Medical Center, Miami, Nebraska Medical Center, and South Carolina.
Interviews: Miami (11/20), Nebraska Medical Center (12/18)
Accepted: Northwestern
Rejected: Iowa (12/30)
Undergrad: UCF
Major: Health science
Cumulative GPA: 3.61
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3
Last 60 hours: 3.85
GRE: V:155, Q:151, W:4.0
Extra Curricular: competitive gymnastics coach, Publix, athletic training observation, HIPAA certified
Observation: 100 Florida Hospital pediatric clinic, 50+ outpatient, 12 acute care
Applied: UF, UCF, UNF, USF, FGCU, FIU, NOVA & Nova hybrid, USA, ASU
Interviews: n/a
Accepted: n/a
Rejected: Nova-ft. Lauderdale, UNF
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Off topic, but I know a lot of you are seeing this so I would LOVE your input.
I am looking to apply in 2016 for the 2017 cycle. I just took the GRE today, and received low-ish scores. Most of the schools I will be applying for has their average scores between 154-157 for verbal and quant, respectively. Bear in mind, that is the AVERAGE. The minimum for most of these schools are between 144-146.
That said, I scored a 149 on both sections (writing section unknown as of now). Obviously I know that the higher the score, the better, but I was wondering how much schools care about this? Is it a "you meet the minimum and you're good"? I want to hear from YOUR experience. Have you or do you know anyone that has gotten in with low-ish GRE scores?
Also, have a CGPA of 3.9, so keep that in mind. I know that high GPA and low GRE is much better than the contrary.
Of course I have time to retake, but I would prefer not to so I would love some opinions on this. My high GPA indeed helps out with the low GRE, I will be having excellent recommendations, and my extra currics look pretty good. What do you all think? What would you do? In my mind right now it's not worth the extra $$$, time, and effort given that everything else is strong.
If it helps at all, the schools i'm looking at are.
UW Madison, Mayo, UW Lacrosse, and NAU
I am looking to apply in 2016 for the 2017 cycle. I just took the GRE today, and received low-ish scores. Most of the schools I will be applying for has their average scores between 154-157 for verbal and quant, respectively. Bear in mind, that is the AVERAGE. The minimum for most of these schools are between 144-146.
That said, I scored a 149 on both sections (writing section unknown as of now). Obviously I know that the higher the score, the better, but I was wondering how much schools care about this? Is it a "you meet the minimum and you're good"? I want to hear from YOUR experience. Have you or do you know anyone that has gotten in with low-ish GRE scores?
Also, have a CGPA of 3.9, so keep that in mind. I know that high GPA and low GRE is much better than the contrary.
Of course I have time to retake, but I would prefer not to so I would love some opinions on this. My high GPA indeed helps out with the low GRE, I will be having excellent recommendations, and my extra currics look pretty good. What do you all think? What would you do? In my mind right now it's not worth the extra $$$, time, and effort given that everything else is strong.
If it helps at all, the schools i'm looking at are.
UW Madison, Mayo, UW Lacrosse, and NAU
Undergrad: Indiana University - Bloomington
Post-Bach Pre-Reqs: Ohio University - Athens
Cumulative GPA: 3.69
Pre-Requisites GPA: 3.70
GRE - Verbal: 148 Quantitative: 151 Writing: 4.0
Volunteer Hours: 120+ Out-patient, 40+ In-patient (hospital)
Working full-time at an Emergency Department
Applied: Indiana University- Indianapolis, Ohio State University- Columbus, Ohio University- Athens, Emory University, University of Miami, University of Vermont, University of Wisconsin- Madison, Rosalind Franklin
Waitlisted: Rosalind Franklin, Indiana University-Indy, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Accepted: Ohio University - Athens
UPDATE: Offered an interview at Emory 12/24 but decided to decline due to cost of tuition (such a hard decision). Good luck to the person that got that interview spot. Heart is still very much wanting to go to UW-Madison (but of course must consider out of state tuition)
Post-Bach Pre-Reqs: Ohio University - Athens
Cumulative GPA: 3.69
Pre-Requisites GPA: 3.70
GRE - Verbal: 148 Quantitative: 151 Writing: 4.0
Volunteer Hours: 120+ Out-patient, 40+ In-patient (hospital)
Working full-time at an Emergency Department
Applied: Indiana University- Indianapolis, Ohio State University- Columbus, Ohio University- Athens, Emory University, University of Miami, University of Vermont, University of Wisconsin- Madison, Rosalind Franklin
Waitlisted: Rosalind Franklin, Indiana University-Indy, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Accepted: Ohio University - Athens
UPDATE: Offered an interview at Emory 12/24 but decided to decline due to cost of tuition (such a hard decision). Good luck to the person that got that interview spot. Heart is still very much wanting to go to UW-Madison (but of course must consider out of state tuition)
University: University of Connecticut - Storrs
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: Verbal: 149, Quantitative: 154, Writing: 5.0
Extra-Curriculars: student volunteer at multiple homeless shelters, filipino cultural club, undergrad research in biological stress markers of elite cyclists and runners
Volunteer: 84 hours in-patient hospital setting, 150 hours out-patient hospital clinic, 56 hours children's school for special needs, 25 hours private out-patient clinic
Acceptances: Hunter College (leaning toward), Stony Brook University, Drexel University, George Washington University, University of Connecticut, New York Medical College
Rejections: Rutgers Newark (due to missing recommendation letter), NYIT (withdrew to attend Hunter interview)
Interviews: all of my accepted schools and NYU (11/7 - still have not heard back)
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.8
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: Verbal: 149, Quantitative: 154, Writing: 5.0
Extra-Curriculars: student volunteer at multiple homeless shelters, filipino cultural club, undergrad research in biological stress markers of elite cyclists and runners
Volunteer: 84 hours in-patient hospital setting, 150 hours out-patient hospital clinic, 56 hours children's school for special needs, 25 hours private out-patient clinic
Acceptances: Hunter College (leaning toward), Stony Brook University, Drexel University, George Washington University, University of Connecticut, New York Medical College
Rejections: Rutgers Newark (due to missing recommendation letter), NYIT (withdrew to attend Hunter interview)
Interviews: all of my accepted schools and NYU (11/7 - still have not heard back)
Just be yourself! First you have a group interview with 3 other students... probably the most intimidating portion, but fun! Lastly, you have an individual interview where the faculty member basically talks about any weaknesses from your application file and then you have pretty much the rest of the time to ask questions so come prepared!
Any idea how far on the wait list you are? For Madison that is. That's my #1 choice, but i'm not applying till next summer. Going for ED for them.
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University: Springfield College (MA)
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.66
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
GRE: Verbal: 160, Quantitative: 150, Writing: 3.5
Extra-Curriculars: Varsity Football, Olympic Weightlifting, Missions Trips (Haiti, Nicaragua), Exercise Science Club, Humanics in Action
Volunteer: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center -TBI, Amputee, Out & In-patient, Acute (50hrs), Romash Physical Therapy Outpatient Orthopedic (40hrs), Weisman Children's Hospital Pediatric (20hrs).
Applied: Belmont University (TN), Temple University, Thomas Jefferson University, Northeastern University
Acceptances: n/a
Rejections: Belmont University (filled)
Interviews: n/a
Any info on Temple U or TJU would be helpful.
Northeastern U just finished application deadline on Jan. 1st (non-rolling) - expected to hear late February/ early March.
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.66
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
GRE: Verbal: 160, Quantitative: 150, Writing: 3.5
Extra-Curriculars: Varsity Football, Olympic Weightlifting, Missions Trips (Haiti, Nicaragua), Exercise Science Club, Humanics in Action
Volunteer: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center -TBI, Amputee, Out & In-patient, Acute (50hrs), Romash Physical Therapy Outpatient Orthopedic (40hrs), Weisman Children's Hospital Pediatric (20hrs).
Applied: Belmont University (TN), Temple University, Thomas Jefferson University, Northeastern University
Acceptances: n/a
Rejections: Belmont University (filled)
Interviews: n/a
Any info on Temple U or TJU would be helpful.
Northeastern U just finished application deadline on Jan. 1st (non-rolling) - expected to hear late February/ early March.
When was your application verified?
10/28....late
