Hmm that's not that late. When did you officially submit your ptcas app? Sep?10/28....late
Hmm that's not that late. When did you officially submit your ptcas app? Sep?10/28....late
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
Hmm that's not that late. When did you officially submit your ptcas app? Sep?
You have good stats I'm surprised you haven't heard9/30
I ignorantly created my application prior to the application window opening in July, so I would be "ready-to-go". However, PTCAS does not clarify that your application will be erased with the new cycle opening up, subsequently I was forced to start from scratch.
I applied to like 10. Got interviews at Western U, university of the sciences, Thomas Jefferson, and Domincan. Have one rejection at NYIT because there class was already filled when I applied and UNLV. Still waiting to hear back from Touro and Loma Linda. West Coast U didn't invite interviews yet.I am surprised as well. I communicated heavily with NEU as they are my #1, and am feeling optimistic about their admissions.
What schools have you applied/been accepted to?
I applied to like 10. Got interviews at Western U, university of the sciences, Thomas Jefferson, and Domincan. Have one rejection at NYIT because there class was already filled when I applied and UNLV. Still waiting to hear back from Touro and Loma Linda. West Coast U didn't invite interviews yet.
Thank you. You tooBest of luck.
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.
No idea. Some schools do not give you a quantifiable definition or position of where you are on the wait list. They say it is based on the qualities on the current class and where your own self fits in with the dynamics of the current class. Good luck! 🙂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.
Surprised you got rejected from UNLV. Looking at your stats, they seem on par with the average and in-state too.I applied to like 10. Got interviews at Western U, university of the sciences, Thomas Jefferson, and Domincan. Have one rejection at NYIT because there class was already filled when I applied and UNLV. Still waiting to hear back from Touro and Loma Linda. West Coast U didn't invite interviews yet.
Yeah they give double points for overall GPA and triple for GRE. That's how 🙁Surprised you got rejected from UNLV. Looking at your stats, they seem on par with the average and in-state too.
I applied to like 10. Got interviews at Western U, university of the sciences, Thomas Jefferson, and Domincan. Have one rejection at NYIT because there class was already filled when I applied and UNLV. Still waiting to hear back from Touro and Loma Linda. West Coast U didn't invite interviews yet.
Lets try this for the 400th time. Since there isn't an MDAPPS for PT or a sticky on acceptances lets get this going.
University: Penn State
Major: Science
Overall GPA: 3.3
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2
GRE: 161 Math, 157 Verbal
Extra-Curric: Global Medical Brigades, THON (pediatric cancer fundraiser),
Volunteer: PAWS animal shelter, Outpatient Physical Therapy tech in Campus Health center, Inpatient physical therapy volunteer at Mount Nittany Medical Center
Acceptances: Mt St Mary's Los Angeles
Rejections:
Interviews: Rutgers South
A variety of things go into acceptances more than just one statistic vs another. Think of it as a "points system"- you get ?/5 points for GRE, ?/5 for GPA, same for LOR, essay, etc. and if you have a certain amount of points by the end, then you get an interview (if they have one), points for the interview, you get wait-listed, rejected, or accepted.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
when was your TJU interview?Dptgirl, we applied to similar schools. I got rejected at NYIT, and waitlisted at thomas jefferson. Still waiting for lomalinda, withraw from west coast. Interview coming for western u. Just one acceptance so far (nazareth)
When was
when was your TJU interview?
Haven't heard back, they told you you are waitlisted?
Hi there,A variety of things go into acceptances more than just one statistic vs another. Think of it as a "points system"- you get ?/5 points for GRE, ?/5 for GPA, same for LOR, essay, etc. and if you have a certain amount of points by the end, then you get an interview (if they have one), points for the interview, you get wait-listed, rejected, or accepted.
From MY experience, I applied to UW-Madison and got rejected, so you can look at my credentials and go from there. What I've noticed from most programs is that they prefer students from in-state and/or in-region, unless you have an outstanding application for them to make an exception. While my GRE scores are higher than yours, my CGPA is a bit lower. I also live in Georgia and applied way out of state and out of region (for Wisconsin).
What I've heard about some programs, like UNC, there are "waves" of the interview process- if you meet the minimum requirements for sections (scores for GRE, GPA, etc), you move on to the next round where they're basically blind to the numbers and focus on LOR and essay. While that may be true, keep in mind how prestigious the institute is when applying, because UNC had a ~96% rejection rate this year and Regis had probably even higher considering they have over 1,400 applicants.
If there are any other questions you have, or something I missed, feel free to ask. Not all of us get accepted right away, so it's nice to hear what NOT to do as well as what TO do. Hope this helps!
When was
when was your TJU interview?
Haven't heard back, they told you you are waitlisted?
I think being a Minnesota resident, you should be better off than I was.Hi there,
Thanks for the thorough response! While I am not an in state student for Madison, I am in the region (MN) and we get reciprocity.
You got rejected to UW? What were your stats if you don't mind me asking for everything. I suppose I could look but I'm on my phone so it's tough.
The gre will be my weakest point at 298 total. I have 3.9 gpa and pre req gpa is near. I'll have excellent recommendations, essays should be good of course, great variety in shadowing hours, and overall good resume. Dang GRE is the only thing and my therapists that I'm shadowing says it's not worth it to re take.
I received an email from them on Dec. 29 for the Jan. 23 interview. I have declined the interview so hopefully that helps you out!Anyone heard anything back from Stony Brook? hoping to hear about possible interview for january 23...
NJ State School for Undergrad
Major - Health and Exercise Science
GPA - 3.2 (3.37 locally with repeats of unrelated classes)
Pre Req - 3.8
Last 60 - 3.7
GRE V - 153, Q - 158 AW - 5.0
Observation - 420 outpatient ortho, 50 acute care, (in progress - 25 pediatric)
Some extras
- 1 year of work experience as an Exercise Physiologist
- 3 years experience in adapted sports community service
- organized large scale community service projects as an undergrad
Applied - Rutgers North/South, Stockton, Seton Hall, Temple, UMES, Alvernia, Long Island- Brookyn, Western Carolina, Lynchburg
Interviews - UMES (11/18) Temple (11/20) Western Carolina (12/11) Rutgers South (12/18)
Waitlist - Lynchburg "unable to come to decision", Western Carolina (1/5)
Accepted - Nervously Waiting and Praying
Rejected - Rutgers North, stockton
Has anyone heard from Stockton University?
Have you heard back from UMES?Update, Alternate List at Western Carolina
Have you heard back from UMES?
I was put on some waitlist for an interview and I told them to remove my spot so it could free it up for someone else. Goodluck!Hey there, congrats on the acceptance to MCPHS! Did you interview at MGH? I have an interview on 1/30/16
I would research your schools I was concerned about my gre too but found out most of my schools seemed to give preference to 300+ and that it didn't matter above that value. I would try to be around average. You have a good gpa which will help but from the schools I applied to meeting at least average for acceptance is your best bet.Hi there,
Thanks for the thorough response! While I am not an in state student for Madison, I am in the region (MN) and we get reciprocity.
You got rejected to UW? What were your stats if you don't mind me asking for everything. I suppose I could look but I'm on my phone so it's tough.
The gre will be my weakest point at 298 total. I have 3.9 gpa and pre req gpa is near. I'll have excellent recommendations, essays should be good of course, great variety in shadowing hours, and overall good resume. Dang GRE is the only thing and my therapists that I'm shadowing says it's not worth it to re take.
Anyone heard anything back from Stony Brook? hoping to hear about possible interview for january 23...
Yeah for sure.I would research your schools I was concerned about my gre too but found out most of my schools seemed to give preference to 300+ and that it didn't matter above that value. I would try to be around average. You have a good gpa which will help but from the schools I applied to meeting at least average for acceptance is your best bet.
Thank you for the info and the luck 🙂 ! Good luck at MCPHSI was put on some waitlist for an interview and I told them to remove my spot so it could free it up for someone else. Goodluck!
some of my friends received their letter on christmas eve actually, but I still have't heard from them if that helps!Has anyone heard from Stockton University?
Got my rejection from stockton todayHave you heard back from UMES?
I've been lurking on this forum for a while but never posted anything and I figured better late than never.
Undergrad: University of Hartford
Major: BS in Health Science, minors in psychology & biology (I'm in the 7 year BS/DPT program)
Cumulative GPA: 3.57 (All stats I applied with back in August, so before academic update)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.46
Science & Math: 3.35
GRE: V:156, Q:152, W:3.5
Extra Curricular: Physical Therapy Student Association (undergrad VP last year, undergrad President this year), Capitol Winds Symphonic Band, University of Hartford Pep Band (fundraising chair last year & this year), U of H Circle K, babysitting
Observation: 900 outpatient orthopedics (volunteer and PT aide), 65 pediatrics
Applied: Rutgers North
Interviews: Rutgers North (10/23)
Accepted: Rutgers (1/6)
Rejected: N/A
Attending: RUTGERS!
And just to give some hope to people, I got a C+ & B- in chemistry freshmen year and I still got accepted, so its possible to get into a program without a super high GPA. 🙂
did you receive an email from them?Got my rejection from stockton today
letter in the maildid you receive an email from them?
Congrats! I'm just curious, if you are in the 7 year BS/DPT at U of Hartford, why are you applying elsewhere? I guess you didn't mean you were in a 3+ 3 program where you are guaranteed a spot in the DPT program pretty much ? Do you know anything about U of Hartford's DPT program, I was considering applying there. Thanks!
Did you retake pre req classes? They don't take the higher of a repeated class. Also, if you got a D in a prerequisite and retook it for an A they won't look at the A only the DUpdates
University: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Major: Psychology with a minor in Biology
Overall GPA: 3.38 (3.49 with Physics I retake)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.34 (3.57 with Physics I retake)
GRE: 154 V 157 Q 5.0 AW
Extra Curricular:
Business manager/writer for the school newspaper, Society of Women Engineers (worked with other members to get local girls interested in STEM), Women's Mentor Program, Active Minds, Relay for Life, intramural volleyball, tour guide.
Observation: 47 outpatient orthopedics, 20 outpatient pediatrics/aquatics, 30 SNF, 10 elementary school
Applied: New York Medical College, NYU, Sage, Stony Brook, Sacred Heart University, University of Scranton
Interviews: NYU (11/6), NYMC (11/13), Stony Brook (declined)
Acceptances: NYMC (11/23), NYU (11/25): declined offer
Rejections: Sacred Heart (1/4), University of Scranton (1/6)
I'm kinda bummed out about the Sacred Heart rejection. They said that I was rejected because my pre-requisite GPA was below a 3.2, which it's not, so I'm kind of confused about that. I have also declined the NYU offer. Even though I really love their program, I just can't justify the cost of the program as well as living expenses. Only one more school to hear back from before this very stressful application process is over with!
Thank you for the clarification! I did retake one pre-req class. My first attempt was lower than a C so I'm thinking that might have played a role in their GPA calculation like you said. But even if they only look at my first attempt, I still have over a 3.2. If they have a specific GPA calculation that they use they should be clearer about it on their website and PTCAS page.Did you retake pre req classes? They don't take the higher of a repeated class. Also, if you got a D in a prerequisite and retook it for an A they won't look at the A only the D
It's on their website. That you will not be eligible if you have a prerequisite first attempt score lower than a C.Thank you for the clarification! I did retake one pre-req class. My first attempt was lower than a C so I'm thinking that might have played a role in their GPA calculation like you said. But even if they only look at my first attempt, I still have over a 3.2. If they have a specific GPA calculation that they use they should be clearer about it on their website and PTCAS page.
They said we would be contacted mid-January, so I'm thinking next week or the week after.Has anyone heard from Ohio State University yet (for a second round)? Is there a way to check your online status?
Do we still have to do academic update if we have been accepted to a program?