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CrazyRunner said:
Newbeee here! 🙂

Bridgewater State University (MA)
Undergrad GPA: 2.9 (PTCAS - YIKES I know!!! )
pGPA: 3.4 ( - 3.8 after retaking courses)
GRE: 157V 148Q 4W

Observation: 250 sports directed, 52 orthopedic, 45 Wellness/health center, 200 outpatient private practice as a PT aide
Participated in track and field in college
Volunteer: Soup Kitchen 60+, Next Level Fitness - Group exercise coach 1000HRS, Beacon Hospice 30+

Applied: Bellarmine, Regis, Rutgers South, Nova Southeastern, Shenandoah, UIC, U Sciences in Philadelphia, MGH, Touro Universit Nevada, A.T Still University, St. Augustine (fall)
Interviews: A.T Still University (11/13) Bellarmine (10/30), Rutgers South (1/6)
Rejected: Regis, UIC, Senandoah, Nova, Touro University Nevada, MGH
Waitlist: U Sciences
Acceptances: AT Still University! :soexcited:

Still waiting on Bellarmine to get back to me but I am happy to get one...It's been a long haul and not my first go-around applying....
So for anyone else with a lower undergraduate GPA --hang in there and DON'T LOSE HOPE!
Good luck!
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WOW! Congrats.... clearly undergrad GPA is not everything... I'm sure this will bring hope to a lot of applicants
 
twa28 said:
University: Ohio State University
Major: Health Sciences / Minor in Neuroscience
Overall GPA: 3.6
Pre-Req GPA: 3.29(PTCAS) or higher depending on school
GRE: 152 Verbal 159 Quantitative 4.0 Writing

Extra-Curric: Research Assistant for 2 years, Health Sciences Club Vice President, Buckeye Bows for the Kiddos Vice President of Sales, CHAARG, Pre-PT/OT Club, Volunteered at a couple other places

Volunteer: Shadowed 200 hours total (80 inpatient, 120 outpatient)

Applied: Ohio State, Northwestern, University of Illinois Chicago, U Pitt, George Washington U, Drexel, Thomas Jefferson U, Cal State Northridge, LIU, Nova Southeastern, SUNY Upstate, SUNY Downstate

Acceptances: Northwestern (10/14), Nova Southeastern (10/16)

Rejections:

Interviews: SUNY Upstate (withdrew), GWU (rejecting?)
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Have you heard back from Thomas Jefferson ???
 
dcrawford212 said:
Applied to Belmont (rejected due to seat capacity), Temple, Thomas Jefferson and Northeastern University.

TJ told me that I was on the first round interview list and should officially receive invitation this week.
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Oh that's awesome congratulations!! Don't be nervous for the interview, I was super nervous for my first one and it ended up being really relaxed and the faculty was super friendly. Let me know if you have any questions! 🙂
 
Has anyone heard back from South College or East Tennessee State?
 
New to forum....

I'm currently preparing to apply for the upcoming cycle (2016-2017) and would appreciate any feedback on my stats. This will be my second time applying so I'm really trying to improve wherever I can! Thanks!


University: University of Minnesota Duluth
Major: Biochemistry Minor: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: 3.72
GRE: 147V/157Q/4.0W (considering retaking???)

Extra-Curric: Volunteer for the Alliance for the Great Lakes, Participated in multiple intramural sports, Volunteer (100+ hours) at hospital, Work as a Research Assistant for the university, Work as a Homemaker for disabled senior citizens, plus other part-time work

Observation hours: 70 hrs. outpatient, 17 hrs. inpatient nursing home, 23 hrs. orthopedic hospital (currently searching for hours in various other settings)
 
onail429 said:
New to forum....

I'm currently preparing to apply for the upcoming cycle (2016-2017) and would appreciate any feedback on my stats. This will be my second time applying so I'm really trying to improve wherever I can! Thanks!


University: University of Minnesota Duluth
Major: Biochemistry Minor: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: 3.72
GRE: 147V/157Q/4.0W (considering retaking???)

Extra-Curric: Volunteer for the Alliance for the Great Lakes, Participated in multiple intramural sports, Volunteer (100+ hours) at hospital, Work as a Research Assistant for the university, Work as a Homemaker for disabled senior citizens, plus other part-time work

Observation hours: 70 hrs. outpatient, 17 hrs. inpatient nursing home, 23 hrs. orthopedic hospital (currently searching for hours in various other settings)
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Look at the schools you're applying to. Most want at least 150 on both sections or a combined of 300. You need to see, but you will be much more competitive if you get your Verbal up above 150.
 
Update Acceptance!!!
University: UCF
cGPA: 3.21
pGPA: 3.6
GRE: 152Q 155V 4W
159Q 157V 4W
Observation: 150 peds, 50 inpatient, 50 outpatient, 500 private practice (currently working as an aide)
Applied: Nova(both campuses), Rocky Mountain, Boston U, UCF, FIU, Miami
Interviews: Miami (10/16), Rocky Mountain (11/20), FIU (1/20)
Accepted: Nova (Ft Lauderdale), Rocky Mountain, Boston U!!!!!

I was driving into work this morning and got the email from Boston U!!! Probably the best day of work in my life!!!
 
MadmaxDPT said:
Update Acceptance!!!
University: UCF
cGPA: 3.21
pGPA: 3.6
GRE: 152Q 155V 4W
159Q 157V 4W
Observation: 150 peds, 50 inpatient, 50 outpatient, 500 private practice (currently working as an aide)
Applied: Nova(both campuses), Rocky Mountain, Boston U, UCF, FIU, Miami
Interviews: Miami (10/16), Rocky Mountain (11/20), FIU (1/20)
Accepted: Nova (Ft Lauderdale), Rocky Mountain, Boston U!!!!!

I was driving into work this morning and got the email from Boston U!!! Probably the best day of work in my life!!!
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Congrats on Boston! I got in today too. I was at the pet store and I couldn't stop smiling when I saw my email! Lol did You get scholarship information ??
 
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University: Florida State University
Major: Double Major (History/Political Science)
Overall GPA: 3.2
Pre-Req GPA:.3.88
GRE: 157V, 151Q, 4.0W

Extra-Curric: Pre-PT Club, ROTC Mentorship Program, I.M.Sports Chair for Fraternity, Crossfit Level 1 Trainer

Work Experience: Prior Army Officer, Currently in National Guard

Observation Hours: 40 Inpatient Neuro, 40 Inpatient Spinal Cord/Trauma, 60 Outpatient Ortho

Volunteer: Fraternity Related Philanthropy Events

Acceptances:Armstrong State University, Mercer University, Boston University

Rejections: Belmont University

Interviews: University of Central Florida (1/29), Armstrong State University, Mercer University, Regis University (declined), Florida International University (declined), University of North Florida (declined),

Still Waiting: Pacific University, Old Dominion, Florida Gulf Coast University
 
EagleTigerNole said:
University: Florida State University
Major: Double Major (History/Political Science)
Overall GPA: 3.2
Pre-Req GPA:.3.88
GRE: 157V, 151Q, 4.0W

Extra-Curric: Pre-PT Club, ROTC Mentorship Program, I.M.Sports Chair for Fraternity, Crossfit Level 1 Trainer

Work Experience: Prior Army Officer, Currently in National Guard

Observation Hours: 40 Inpatient Neuro, 40 Inpatient Spinal Cord/Trauma, 60 Outpatient Ortho

Volunteer: Fraternity Related Philanthropy Events

Acceptances:Armstrong State University, Mercer University, Boston University

Rejections: Belmont University

Interviews: University of Central Florida (1/29), Armstrong State University, Mercer University, Regis University (declined), Florida International University (declined), University of North Florida (declined),

Still Waiting: Pacific University, Old Dominion, Florida Gulf Coast University
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Hey congrats on the Boston acceptance ! I got in yesterday too. Did u receive any scholarship information in the email?
 
University: Northeastern University
Undergrad GPA: 3.64
pGPA: 3.51
GRE: 154V 151Q 4.5W

Observation: 30 Inpatient 1,000 Outpatient (PT Assistant)
Participated in Division 1 Swimming in College (Record Holder)
Extracurricular: Volunteered at Hospital (in high school)~500 hours
Currently work at a hospital as a research coordinator and clinical reviewer.

Applied: Boston University, New York University, Samuel Merritt, UCSF, Emory University
Interviews: Emory University, New York University, Samuel Merritt
Rejected: Boston University, UCSF
Waitlist: None
 
Update Acceptance!

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: Shenandoah (1/15)

Rejections: --

Wait list: --

 
UPDATE: rejection & FIRST ACCEPTANCE!!

greyhound2014 said:
first post!

Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.04
Pre-Req GPA: 3.05, ~ 3.3 - 3.5 with best attempt
GRE: 153 V, 150 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Adaptive Sports volunteer, Relay For Life executive committee member, Student Government member (Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, Baltimore community initiatives), Superfans Club executive member (promoted sporting events for my university's athletics)

Observations Hours: close to 2,000 hours as an aide for an outpatient clinic and 175 (unpaid) hours in two other outpatient clinics, 50 inpatient, 25 skilled nursing facility. Also shadowed an orthopedic surgeon for 19 surgeries.

Submitted: 9/9, last transcript received 9/16
Verified: 10/13

Applied: UK, MUSC, GWU, Mount St. Joseph, Temple, UF, Shenandoah, U Maryland-Baltimore, Belmont, Regis, Mercer, Franklin Pierce (NH)

Acceptances: Mount St. Joseph (1/15) !!!

Rejections: Belmont, U Maryland-Baltimore, Regis, Shenandoah, Mercer (1/7)

Interviews: Mount St. Joseph (1/8)

hopefully my stats help any applicants out there who have a low GPA / average GRE scores!!
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PTpursuit said:
I know, I don't know if I can justify going there without some scholarship. It's around 142,000 for tuition alone.... yikes! I hope some scholarship info arrives in the packet in a few weeks! :corny:
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It seems you have a tough choice, I don't think Boston U is that much more expensive then USA, or is it?
 
PTpursuit said:
I know, I don't know if I can justify going there without some scholarship. It's around 142,000 for tuition alone.... yikes! I hope some scholarship info arrives in the packet in a few weeks! :corny:
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I'll be going to the info session next month. Hopefully they'll talk about scholarships then. I was so shocked I got in!! I really don't want money to be the only thing that keeps me from going there.
 
MadmaxDPT said:
I'll be going to the info session next month. Hopefully they'll talk about scholarships then. I was so shocked I got in!! I really don't want money to be the only thing that keeps me from going there.
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I feel you. If you get some good stuff out of the info session please share.
 
FIRST ACCEPTANCE!!!

chanb11 said:
University: FSU
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.61
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
GRE: V- 150, Q- 153, AW-3.5

Extra-Curric: FSU Women's Cross Country Team

Volunteer: 3 different outpatient facilities, inpatient pediatric clinic, Healthsouth rehab hospital

I graduated from FSU in August and have been working at Healthsouth since October.

Applied: UCF, UF, USF, FGCU, FIU

Acceptances: UF

Rejections: USF

Interviews: UCF (1/29)

CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ANY ADVICE/TIPS/HELP AS I PREPARE FOR MY INTERVIEW AT UCF? I AM FREAKING OUT, THANK YOU!! 🙂
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EagleTigerNole said:
It seems you have a tough choice, I don't think Boston U is that much more expensive then USA, or is it?
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Yes it's tough considering I am also waiting to hear from my state school (Rutgers) about acceptance. I also have the MGH interview on the 30th and can see myself there too! I think money is a big factor but now that I got into BU it seems hard to turn it down, considering it was a dream/reach school for me! USA tuition is around 87000, so it is considerably cheaper. Also COL is cheaper in FL than MA, but I would be far from my family and BF. I'll be going to an info session for BU in Feb too. Are you gonna choose BU?
 
MadmaxDPT said:
I'll be going to the info session next month. Hopefully they'll talk about scholarships then. I was so shocked I got in!! I really don't want money to be the only thing that keeps me from going there.
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Which one are you attending? What is your top choice school? I hope they do ! I wonder what the stipulations are to earn scholarship... I was shocked too... It was a huge reach school for me.
 
MadmaxDPT said:
I'll be going to the info session next month. Hopefully they'll talk about scholarships then. I was so shocked I got in!! I really don't want money to be the only thing that keeps me from going there.
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Not looking too promising for merit scholarship 🙁
 
colleenmcc said:
University: Northeastern University
Undergrad GPA: 3.64
pGPA: 3.51
GRE: 154V 151Q 4.5W

Observation: 30 Inpatient 1,000 Outpatient (PT Assistant)
Participated in Division 1 Swimming in College (Record Holder)
Extracurricular: Volunteered at Hospital (in high school)~500 hours
Currently work at a hospital as a research coordinator and clinical reviewer.

Applied: Boston University, New York University, Samuel Merritt, UCSF, Emory University
Interviews: Emory University, New York University, Samuel Merritt
Rejected: Boston University, UCSF
Waitlist: None
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Did you have any intentions to apply to NEU for PT school?

Also, I'm wondering what you're thoughts were on the sports performance department. I have heard good things about it and am hoping to GA with them while a PT student at NEU.
 
Melanie726 said:
UPDATE ACCEPTANCE!

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
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Congrats on your acceptances. What was the process for American International College? Was there an interview?
 
PTpursuit said:
Yes it's tough considering I am also waiting to hear from my state school (Rutgers) about acceptance. I also have the MGH interview on the 30th and can see myself there too! I think money is a big factor but now that I got into BU it seems hard to turn it down, considering it was a dream/reach school for me! USA tuition is around 87000, so it is considerably cheaper. Also COL is cheaper in FL than MA, but I would be far from my family and BF. I'll be going to an info session for BU in Feb too. Are you gonna choose BU?
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Probably not...its 100K more expensive then the state school I got accepted to...it would be nice cause its a nice way to get into all those great hospitals in the Boston area but I dont think I can live with all that debt...we'll see i still need more time to think about it.
 
I am new and was wondering if you guys could see if I will be competitive?

University: Washburn University
Major: Exercise Physiology
Undergrad GPA: 3.68
pGPA: 3.51
GRE: Will be taken in June

Observation: 150 outpatient hours and 30 inpatient hours
Extracurricular: Nicaragua and El Paso Mission Trip, Cancer Foundation Volunteer, Equine Therapy Volunteer, Honors Research and Presentation (Patellar Dislocations in Women) Biology Tutor, Community Service Coordinator For School club, Home Health worker for a year
Honors: SMDEP Scholar (University of Nebraska Medical Center 2014), Deans List, Freshman Honor Society

Will Apply: University of Kansas, Rockhurst University, Creighton University, University of Nebraska, Mayo Clinic, USC, Columbia

Any help and feedback would be appreciated
 
slf2018 said:
I am new and was wondering if you guys could see if I will be competitive?

University: Washburn University
Major: Exercise Physiology
Undergrad GPA: 3.68
pGPA: 3.51
GRE: Will be taken in June

Observation: 150 outpatient hours and 30 inpatient hours
Extracurricular: Nicaragua and El Paso Mission Trip, Cancer Foundation Volunteer, Equine Therapy Volunteer, Honors Research and Presentation (Patellar Dislocations in Women) Biology Tutor, Community Service Coordinator For School club, Home Health worker for a year
Honors: SMDEP Scholar (University of Nebraska Medical Center 2014), Deans List, Freshman Honor Society

Will Apply: University of Kansas, Rockhurst University, Creighton University, University of Nebraska, Mayo Clinic, USC, Columbia

Any help and feedback would be appreciated
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I'm not familiar with the schools you're applying to but I think your GPAs look solid, especially if you get a solid GRE score and interview well/write good essays. I would suggest getting more inpatient hours and other settings (SNF, acute care).
 
Update: Rejections... and first ACCEPTANCE!

University: University of Georgia-
Major: Biology
Last 40 hr GPA: 3.41
Prereq GPA: 3.01-3.55
Post-Bac: 4.0
GRE: 152V|160Q|4.5AW

EC: Basketball coach/captain for campus organization, Intramural sports year round, Community Outreach Officer - Homeless projects and nursing home volunteer at 2 church ministries, Worship Team Leader for 2 campus organizations and 2 church ministries.

PT hours (~1300+ hours):
Volunteer: Acute Care (21 hours), SNF (50 hours), Private Outpatient Ortho (31 hours)
Work: Outpatient Hospital (940 hours), OP Ortho (300+ hours) Inpatient Rehab (50+ hours)


Applied: Georgia Regents University (8/24), Chapman (8/24), Angelo State University (8/31), University of North Georgia (9/3), Georgia State University (9/28), Mercer (9/30), Emory and Henry College (10/15), Hampton University, University of St. Augustine (San Marcos) (12/15)
Acceptances: Emory and Henry College (1/19)
Interviews: GRU (10/9), Angelo State (11/6), Emory and Henry College (12/4)
Waitlist: GRU, ASU
Rejections: UNG, GSU, Mercer

All glory to God. Speechless. Thankful. Good luck to everyone throughout this process. It sucks bad during and I hated hearing it will all pay off at the end... but it does! Got 3 rejections and 2 waitlists the last few months and was really discouraged, but if you all put the work and effort in, it really WILL pay off at the end! Good luck to everyone.
 
FutureHealthCareWorker said:
Oh man 🙁 do you also know what your pre req GPA was for GRU?
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Yeah, I think it was a 3.55? My cumulative GPA is extremely low. I may blog about it one day. But that's for another day. Are you waitlisted there, too? Interviewing? What's your situation with them, you seem awfully interested about their program.
 
steveyk said:
Update: Rejections... and first ACCEPTANCE!

University: University of Georgia-
Major: Biology
Last 40 hr GPA: 3.41
Prereq GPA: 3.01-3.55
Post-Bac: 4.0
GRE: 152V|160Q|4.5AW

EC: Basketball coach/captain for campus organization, Intramural sports year round, Community Outreach Officer - Homeless projects and nursing home volunteer at 2 church ministries, Worship Team Leader for 2 campus organizations and 2 church ministries.

PT hours (~1300+ hours):
Volunteer: Acute Care (21 hours), SNF (50 hours), Private Outpatient Ortho (31 hours)
Work: Outpatient Hospital (940 hours), OP Ortho (300+ hours) Inpatient Rehab (50+ hours)


Applied: Georgia Regents University (8/24), Chapman (8/24), Angelo State University (8/31), University of North Georgia (9/3), Georgia State University (9/28), Mercer (9/30), Emory and Henry College (10/15), Hampton University, University of St. Augustine (San Marcos) (12/15)
Acceptances: Emory and Henry College (1/19)
Interviews: GRU (10/9), Angelo State (11/6), Emory and Henry College (12/4)
Waitlist: GRU, ASU
Rejections: UNG, GSU, Mercer

All glory to God. Speechless. Thankful. Good luck to everyone throughout this process. It sucks bad during and I hated hearing it will all pay off at the end... but it does! Got 3 rejections and 2 waitlists the last few months and was really discouraged, but if you all put the work and effort in, it really WILL pay off at the end! Good luck to everyone.
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Congrats steveyk! I've seen you post on this forum quite a lot, and I'm super happy to hear that you've been accepted 🙂
 
Has anyone interviewed at UCF and can possibly lend some tips or types of questions asked? Thank you!
 
Long overdue update!

School: UC Berkeley
Major: Integrative Biology
cGPA (undergrad): 3.456
Pre-req GPA: 3.3 - 3.7
GRE: Q 155 / V 162 / W 5.0

Volunteer: 4 settings, resulting in totals of 469 outpatient & 216 inpatient hours

Applied: CSU Fresno, CSU Long Beach, CSU Northridge, CSU Sacramento, Chapman University, Samuel Merritt University, UCSF/SFSU, University of Southern California, University of the Pacific, Western University, University of Nevada - Las Vegas, University of Washington


Rejections: (none yet)
Waitlisted: Samuel Merritt, CSU Northridge, University of the Pacific
Interviews: WesternU 1/28/16 - declined, UCSF/SFSU 1/22, UNLV 1/29, CSU Fresno 1/30, CSU Sacramento 2/6
Acceptances: USC 12/08/15

Gearing up for the next 3 interview-filled weekends. Good luck to everyone; it's crunch time!!
 
MadmaxDPT said:
Yea the merit scholarship might not be in the cards, but the need based is interesting since I'm currently 23.
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Will you be turning 24 this year? Reason being, if you are under 24... You have to submit your parents tax returns or something which could affect your need based awards. The lady in the email said they offer modest need based scholarships, you also can be a graduate resident assistant or something... It's like a 20-25 hour a week commitment though. I think they also have work study. Too bad we couldn't get the merit scholarship...
 
University: UCF
Major: Anthropology
Overall GPA: 3.49
Pre-Req GPA: 3.71
GRE: V- 154, Q- 151, AW-3.5


Volunteer: 150 observation hours- 3 Outpatient clinics and 1 inpatient hospital


Applied: UCF, UNF, USF, St. Augustine(florida)

Acceptances:

Rejections:

Interviews: UNF(2/13), UCF (1/29)
 
Oh gosh, I submitted everything September 27th and was verified I think 3 weeks after that!
 
Has anyone had/know any information about the interview process at Northern Arizona or University of Colorado in Denver?
 
Whats up guys, does anyone know if West Virginia U or any out of state schools offer scholarships and or financial aid for out of state students?
 
Update: Acceptance and Waitlist
University: CSULB
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.54
Pre-Req GPA: 3.52
GRE: Verbal - 155, Quant - 160 AW - 5.0

Extra-Curric: Youth basketball coach, various gyms (kids, low-income seniors, corporate), fitness club

Observation Hours: 2100+ at outpatient aquatic facility, starting inpatient hours this week or next (need 40 for WesternU)

Applied: CSULB, CSUN, Chapman, SDSU, USA, WesternU, UNLV, Mt Saint Marys


Acceptance: University of St. Augustine, San Marcos (12/21), Chapman (1/19)
Interview: USA (11/20), UNLV (1/22) (Declining)
Waitlist: CSUN (#67)
 
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