Thanks! Also excited to meet fellow students. I'm from New Jersey so I will definitely be looking into housing in the Leesburg area when it gets closer to the start date. Looking forward to it!
GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES
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Thanks! Also excited to meet fellow students. I'm from New Jersey so I will definitely be looking into housing in the Leesburg area when it gets closer to the start date. Looking forward to it!
Thanks! Also excited to meet fellow students. I'm from New Jersey so I will definitely be looking into housing in the Leesburg area when it gets closer to the start date. Looking forward to it!
I have been on these forums for the whole application process and never posted so I figured I might as well give my stats so others applying to the same schools can know where spots are maybe opening up!
Undergrad: University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelors degree in: Molecular, cellular, and developmental biology
PTCAS GPA: 3.69
PTCAS PGPA: 3.58
GRE: 157 V, 159 Q, 5.5 W
Observation Hours: 75 at University of Colorado Health outpatient sports clinic, 16 in inpatient acute care, 16 in long term rehab and skilled nursing facility = 107 total
Applied to 12 schools: UMiami, Chapman, Regis, CU Denver, NAU, UWashington, Duke, MidwesternU-Glendale, Franklin Pierce-AZ & NH, UMontana, UNE, St. Augustine-FL
Interviewed:
UNE (10/9), MidwesternU-Glendale (10/23), UMiami (11/20), NAU (1/23), CU Denver (1/30), Regis (2/1)
Declined interview invites from:
Duke, UMontana, St. Augustine-FL
Accepted 🙂
Chapman (spot held with deposit), Regis (pending deposit once I make a decision), CU Denver (same as Regis), MidwesternU-Glendale(spot held with deposit - will withdraw today), Franklin Pierce AZ or NH (declined offer to either campus), UNE (declined offer)
Rejected:
NAU
Still waiting to hear from:
UMiami (post-interview) & UWashington (feels like it's been forever waiting to hear news from them)
The decision is getting too real! Feels like I've been preparing forever but now that it's here I wish I had more time to decide!
Undergrad: University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelors degree in: Molecular, cellular, and developmental biology
PTCAS GPA: 3.69
PTCAS PGPA: 3.58
GRE: 157 V, 159 Q, 5.5 W
Observation Hours: 75 at University of Colorado Health outpatient sports clinic, 16 in inpatient acute care, 16 in long term rehab and skilled nursing facility = 107 total
Applied to 12 schools: UMiami, Chapman, Regis, CU Denver, NAU, UWashington, Duke, MidwesternU-Glendale, Franklin Pierce-AZ & NH, UMontana, UNE, St. Augustine-FL
Interviewed:
UNE (10/9), MidwesternU-Glendale (10/23), UMiami (11/20), NAU (1/23), CU Denver (1/30), Regis (2/1)
Declined interview invites from:
Duke, UMontana, St. Augustine-FL
Accepted 🙂
Chapman (spot held with deposit), Regis (pending deposit once I make a decision), CU Denver (same as Regis), MidwesternU-Glendale(spot held with deposit - will withdraw today), Franklin Pierce AZ or NH (declined offer to either campus), UNE (declined offer)
Rejected:
NAU
Still waiting to hear from:
UMiami (post-interview) & UWashington (feels like it's been forever waiting to hear news from them)
The decision is getting too real! Feels like I've been preparing forever but now that it's here I wish I had more time to decide!
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UPDATE: Acceptance!
Undergrad: Stockton University
Major: Health Science with a minor in Holistic Health
Overall GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req. GPA: 3.72
GRE: V: 145 Q: 153 AW: 4
Extracurricular: Gymnastics Club Secretary, Holistic Health Club Vice President, Health Science Club, Pre-PT Club, CARE Program Mentor (I help students receive their degrees who have low GPA's and no financial aid), CARE Program Tutor, Habitat For Humanity, Special Olympics Volunteer, Volunteer in Bi-Annual Days of Service at my undergrad school, Dean's List for 5 consecutive semesters, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor's Society
Work: PT Aide, Auntie Anne's Pretzels Cashier, Express Sales Associate, Dairy Quick Ice Cream Server
Volunteer: 537 Hours total; 148 un-paid in sports rehab, 220 paid in sports rehab, 42 in geriatrics, 63 in an elementary school setting, 64 in neuroscience inpatient hospital
Applying: Stockton, Drexel, Temple, Chatham, Florida Gulf Coast, University of Miami, University of South Florida, Emory University, Nova Southeastern - Fort Lauderdale
Acceptances: Nova Southeastern 11/11, Chatham University 11/25, Stockton University 1/21, USF 2/9
Rejections: Drexel 1/7
Interviews: Chatham 11/14, Emory 1/15
Officially said yes to USF, but still waiting on Emory and possibly weighing my options. Either way, USF has a great program and so does Emory, so it will be a tough decision. Good luck to everyone else!
Undergrad: Stockton University
Major: Health Science with a minor in Holistic Health
Overall GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req. GPA: 3.72
GRE: V: 145 Q: 153 AW: 4
Extracurricular: Gymnastics Club Secretary, Holistic Health Club Vice President, Health Science Club, Pre-PT Club, CARE Program Mentor (I help students receive their degrees who have low GPA's and no financial aid), CARE Program Tutor, Habitat For Humanity, Special Olympics Volunteer, Volunteer in Bi-Annual Days of Service at my undergrad school, Dean's List for 5 consecutive semesters, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor's Society
Work: PT Aide, Auntie Anne's Pretzels Cashier, Express Sales Associate, Dairy Quick Ice Cream Server
Volunteer: 537 Hours total; 148 un-paid in sports rehab, 220 paid in sports rehab, 42 in geriatrics, 63 in an elementary school setting, 64 in neuroscience inpatient hospital
Applying: Stockton, Drexel, Temple, Chatham, Florida Gulf Coast, University of Miami, University of South Florida, Emory University, Nova Southeastern - Fort Lauderdale
Acceptances: Nova Southeastern 11/11, Chatham University 11/25, Stockton University 1/21, USF 2/9
Rejections: Drexel 1/7
Interviews: Chatham 11/14, Emory 1/15
Officially said yes to USF, but still waiting on Emory and possibly weighing my options. Either way, USF has a great program and so does Emory, so it will be a tough decision. Good luck to everyone else!
Did you get wait listed from USF first? Did they call, email, or mail? I'm waiting as well! Thanks!
I was waitlisted last Monday for USF and received a letter in the mail yesterday but it was certified mail so we had to pick it up from the post office this morning! Best of luck 🙂
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University: Northeastern University
Undergrad GPA: 3.64
pGPA: 3.51
GRE: 154V 151Q 4.5W
Extracurricular: Division 1 Athlete, Hospital volunteer x 500 hours, 1000 hours working as medical assistant, currently work as a research coordinator/assistant at a Boston Hospital
Observation hours: 1000 outpatient (PT assistant-paid), 30 inpatient
Applying: NYU, UCSF, Emory, Samuel Merritt, BU
Interviews: NYU, Emory, Samuel Merritt
Denied: UCSF, BU
Accepted: Emory
Waitlisted: Samel Merritt
Undergrad GPA: 3.64
pGPA: 3.51
GRE: 154V 151Q 4.5W
Extracurricular: Division 1 Athlete, Hospital volunteer x 500 hours, 1000 hours working as medical assistant, currently work as a research coordinator/assistant at a Boston Hospital
Observation hours: 1000 outpatient (PT assistant-paid), 30 inpatient
Applying: NYU, UCSF, Emory, Samuel Merritt, BU
Interviews: NYU, Emory, Samuel Merritt
Denied: UCSF, BU
Accepted: Emory
Waitlisted: Samel Merritt
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Keep in mind I've been working full time since 2002 and decided to go back to school in 2013.
EC: President and Vice-President, Lokahi Canoe Club (800 hrs); volunteer, Hanamua Bay Education Program (200 hrs); volunteer staff, CrossFit NorCal Regionals (30 hrs); volunteer instructor, Ocean Aware Hawaii (20 hrs); volunteer, invasive algae cleanup, Waikiki Aquarium (20 hrs)
University of Puget Sound
GPA: 3.67
pGPA: 3.81
GRE: 160V 155Q 4.5AW
Observation: 600 outpatient, 100 outpatient military, 50 in-patient military
Prior active duty, current USAF reservist
Applied: UPS and US-Army Baylor (First choice)
Interviews: UPS & Baylor
Accepted: UPS (Waiting to hear back from Baylor)
GPA: 3.67
pGPA: 3.81
GRE: 160V 155Q 4.5AW
Observation: 600 outpatient, 100 outpatient military, 50 in-patient military
Prior active duty, current USAF reservist
Applied: UPS and US-Army Baylor (First choice)
Interviews: UPS & Baylor
Accepted: UPS (Waiting to hear back from Baylor)
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Hi Everyone! I'm relatively new to the forum, but I have found it very helpful with some of my previous interviews for this cycle, so thanks!
my stats....
Undergrad: Le Moyne College
Major: Biology
Minors: Chemistry and Psychology
GPA: 3.7
pGPA: 3.6
GRE: 155V 147Q 4.0AW
Observation hours: 80 inpatient/outpatient
Applied: American International, Clarkson, Franklin Pierce, LIU, Mercy, Nazareth, NYIT, Sacred Heart, Sage, Upstate, Thomas Jefferson, Touro, Wheeling Jesuit
Interviewed: LIU, Sacred Heart, Upstate, Wheeling Jesuit, Mercy (declined)
Acceptances: LIU, Sacred Heart, Wheeling Jesuit, Franklin Pierce
Rejections: NYIT, Sage
Waitlist: n/a
my stats....
Undergrad: Le Moyne College
Major: Biology
Minors: Chemistry and Psychology
GPA: 3.7
pGPA: 3.6
GRE: 155V 147Q 4.0AW
Observation hours: 80 inpatient/outpatient
Applied: American International, Clarkson, Franklin Pierce, LIU, Mercy, Nazareth, NYIT, Sacred Heart, Sage, Upstate, Thomas Jefferson, Touro, Wheeling Jesuit
Interviewed: LIU, Sacred Heart, Upstate, Wheeling Jesuit, Mercy (declined)
Acceptances: LIU, Sacred Heart, Wheeling Jesuit, Franklin Pierce
Rejections: NYIT, Sage
Waitlist: n/a
Yeah I am. I also did my undergrad there. Are you planning on going as well?
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I know you are wondering about Michigan schools. I heard from Wayne State (end of January), Oakland U (end of January) and U of M (November 6th).
I have an interview with Wayne at the end of the month! I am anxiously awaiting to hear from U of M Flint- they said the end of February I'd hear a decision but I'm hoping for sooner!
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Got accepted into the University of Puget Sound! Never been to the area before. Any current UPS students or Washingtonians have suggestions on places to live? I'm wait listed at a bunch of other schools (CSULB, CSUN, RFUMS) and have an interview planned on the 24th at Pacific University in Oregon. However, I've been looking more and more into UPS and it seems like i'm set on committing there .
I know I just posted yesterday, but I forgot to update my GPA from academic update! Also, if anyone has any helpful tips/information on USF's program like pros or cons please let me know, it would be really helpful 🙂
Undergrad: Stockton University
Major: Health Science with a minor in Holistic Health
Overall GPA: 3.78
Pre-Req. GPA: 3.72
GRE: V: 145 Q: 153 AW: 4
Extracurricular: Gymnastics Club Secretary, Holistic Health Club Vice President, Health Science Club, Pre-PT Club, CARE Program Mentor (I help students receive their degrees who have low GPA's and no financial aid), CARE Program Tutor, Habitat For Humanity, Special Olympics Volunteer, Volunteer in Bi-Annual Days of Service at my undergrad school, Dean's List for 5 consecutive semesters, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor's Society
Work: PT Aide, Auntie Anne's Pretzels Cashier, Express Sales Associate, Dairy Quick Ice Cream Server
Volunteer: 537 Hours total; 148 un-paid in sports rehab, 220 paid in sports rehab, 42 in geriatrics, 63 in an elementary school setting, 64 in neuroscience inpatient hospital
Applying: Stockton, Drexel, Temple, Chatham, Florida Gulf Coast, University of Miami, University of South Florida, Emory University, Nova Southeastern - Fort Lauderdale
Acceptances: Nova Southeastern 11/11, Chatham University 11/25, Stockton University 1/21, USF 2/9
Rejections: Drexel 1/7
Interviews: Chatham 11/14, Emory 1/15
Undergrad: Stockton University
Major: Health Science with a minor in Holistic Health
Overall GPA: 3.78
Pre-Req. GPA: 3.72
GRE: V: 145 Q: 153 AW: 4
Extracurricular: Gymnastics Club Secretary, Holistic Health Club Vice President, Health Science Club, Pre-PT Club, CARE Program Mentor (I help students receive their degrees who have low GPA's and no financial aid), CARE Program Tutor, Habitat For Humanity, Special Olympics Volunteer, Volunteer in Bi-Annual Days of Service at my undergrad school, Dean's List for 5 consecutive semesters, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor's Society
Work: PT Aide, Auntie Anne's Pretzels Cashier, Express Sales Associate, Dairy Quick Ice Cream Server
Volunteer: 537 Hours total; 148 un-paid in sports rehab, 220 paid in sports rehab, 42 in geriatrics, 63 in an elementary school setting, 64 in neuroscience inpatient hospital
Applying: Stockton, Drexel, Temple, Chatham, Florida Gulf Coast, University of Miami, University of South Florida, Emory University, Nova Southeastern - Fort Lauderdale
Acceptances: Nova Southeastern 11/11, Chatham University 11/25, Stockton University 1/21, USF 2/9
Rejections: Drexel 1/7
Interviews: Chatham 11/14, Emory 1/15
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Acceptance Update!
Undergrad: Le Moyne College
Major: Biology
Minors: Chemistry and Psychology
GPA: 3.7
pGPA: 3.6
GRE: 155V 147Q 4.0AW
Observation hours: 80 inpatient/outpatient
Applied: American International, Clarkson, Franklin Pierce, LIU, Mercy, Nazareth, NYIT, Sacred Heart, Sage, Upstate, Thomas Jefferson, Touro, Wheeling Jesuit
Interviewed: LIU, Sacred Heart, Upstate, Wheeling Jesuit, Mercy (declined)
Acceptances: LIU, Sacred Heart, Wheeling Jesuit, Franklin Pierce, Upstate! (2/10)
Rejections: NYIT, Sage
Waitlist: n/a
I will be attending Upstate!
Undergrad: Le Moyne College
Major: Biology
Minors: Chemistry and Psychology
GPA: 3.7
pGPA: 3.6
GRE: 155V 147Q 4.0AW
Observation hours: 80 inpatient/outpatient
Applied: American International, Clarkson, Franklin Pierce, LIU, Mercy, Nazareth, NYIT, Sacred Heart, Sage, Upstate, Thomas Jefferson, Touro, Wheeling Jesuit
Interviewed: LIU, Sacred Heart, Upstate, Wheeling Jesuit, Mercy (declined)
Acceptances: LIU, Sacred Heart, Wheeling Jesuit, Franklin Pierce, Upstate! (2/10)
Rejections: NYIT, Sage
Waitlist: n/a
I will be attending Upstate!
University: University of New Mexico
Major: Exercise Science
Cum GPA: ~2.9 (3.02 after academic update)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.68
Science GPA: 3.80
GRE: V-158 Q-153 AW-4.5
Volunteer: 200+ Outpatient Orthopedic
Applied: Regis, University of North Florida, George Washington, Touro-Nevada, A.T. Still
Acceptances: Touro ( 1/7, declined), Regis (2/8, accepted w/ scholarship)
Rejections: none
Interviews: Regis (1/29), UNF (2/13, declined), George Washington (2/13, declined)
Major: Exercise Science
Cum GPA: ~2.9 (3.02 after academic update)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.68
Science GPA: 3.80
GRE: V-158 Q-153 AW-4.5
Volunteer: 200+ Outpatient Orthopedic
Applied: Regis, University of North Florida, George Washington, Touro-Nevada, A.T. Still
Acceptances: Touro ( 1/7, declined), Regis (2/8, accepted w/ scholarship)
Rejections: none
Interviews: Regis (1/29), UNF (2/13, declined), George Washington (2/13, declined)
UPDATE WAITLIST
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 (1/23) FIU (1/30), FGCU (2/6), UNF (2/13)
Acceptances: FIU
Waitlist: Emory
Rejections: USF, UCF, NOVA
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 (1/23) FIU (1/30), FGCU (2/6), UNF (2/13)
Acceptances: FIU
Waitlist: Emory
Rejections: USF, UCF, NOVA
Well, now that I have all my answers I guess I will post 😉
(Based on Ptcas)
School: University of Georgia
GPA: 3.46
PGPA: 3.42
Major: Animal science...was going to be a vet...so I pretty much took the hard route with Organic chemistry and other animal science classes
GRE: 154 on both Qual and Quan, 4.5 writing
Hours: 600+ in 8 different settings, also worked as a pt technican in othro outpatient
Rejections: none
Waitlisted: Georgia State, Mercer, Emory
Accepted: Brenau 🙂
I'm going to keep waiting probably until end of April, but Brenau is looking pretty good!
(Based on Ptcas)
School: University of Georgia
GPA: 3.46
PGPA: 3.42
Major: Animal science...was going to be a vet...so I pretty much took the hard route with Organic chemistry and other animal science classes
GRE: 154 on both Qual and Quan, 4.5 writing
Hours: 600+ in 8 different settings, also worked as a pt technican in othro outpatient
Rejections: none
Waitlisted: Georgia State, Mercer, Emory
Accepted: Brenau 🙂
I'm going to keep waiting probably until end of April, but Brenau is looking pretty good!
Giving those with average stats hope !
School: University of Georgia
GPA: 3.56
PGPA: 3.1 - 3.67 (depending on the program)
Major: Psychology
GRE: 152 Qual and 155 Quan, 4.0 writing (took 3 times!)
Observation: a bit over 200 hours - outpatient, aquatic, geriatrics, neuro
Applied: Samuel Merritt U, Georgia State U, Mercer U, Emory U, Augusta U
Waitlisted: Mercer U
Rejected: SMU, GSU
Accepted: Emory U, Augusta U (after being waitlisted as 63)
Most likely going to attend Emory 🙂
School: University of Georgia
GPA: 3.56
PGPA: 3.1 - 3.67 (depending on the program)
Major: Psychology
GRE: 152 Qual and 155 Quan, 4.0 writing (took 3 times!)
Observation: a bit over 200 hours - outpatient, aquatic, geriatrics, neuro
Applied: Samuel Merritt U, Georgia State U, Mercer U, Emory U, Augusta U
Waitlisted: Mercer U
Rejected: SMU, GSU
Accepted: Emory U, Augusta U (after being waitlisted as 63)
Most likely going to attend Emory 🙂
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You do not have average stats! Way to go, congratulations! You worked hard and I'd love to have your stats!
I'm in the same boat . Haven't heard anything yet, I called and they just said my application is still under review .
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ODU does not seem to be a popular PT program on this forum... Or maybe there are not many VA residents here? Anyway, I'm still waiting on ODU's decision since my academic update was just done. The anticipation is killing me since a PT friend of mine just heard back from them a little less than a month ago.
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UPDATE: FIRST ACCEPTANCE!!!
University: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major: Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
PTCAS Cum. GPA: 3.52
PTCAS Pre-req GPA: 3.22 (3.2-3.3 depending on the school)
Last 60 GPA: 3.74
GRE:
Q-147, V-150, AW-4.5 (1st time)
Q-154, V-157, AW-5.0 (2nd time)
Observation Hours:
56 - pediatrics/children’s hospital
188 - inpatient rehab hospital
678 - private outpatient clinic (currently working as a PT Aide)
Extra-curriculars / Work Experience:
Currently working as a wellness trainer at a retirement home / SNF (teaching group exercise classes and conducting one to one training), Biomechanics/Aquatics Lab Research, Sports Fitness/Rehab Volunteer (worked with AT/CSCS), College Intern at my high school’s digital media program, student assistant on campus, Filipino Club
Applied: Azusa, Cal State Northridge, Mount St. Marys, University of the Pacific, West Coast, Western University, UNLV
Interviews: Azusa - 2017 class (2/3/16 - Skype), UNLV (1/22/16), Western University (declined)
Acceptances: UNLV (2/11/16 - originally wait-listed in the #1-10 range)
Alternate/Wait-lists: MSMU
Rejections: UOP, CSUN
University: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major: Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
PTCAS Cum. GPA: 3.52
PTCAS Pre-req GPA: 3.22 (3.2-3.3 depending on the school)
Last 60 GPA: 3.74
GRE:
Q-147, V-150, AW-4.5 (1st time)
Q-154, V-157, AW-5.0 (2nd time)
Observation Hours:
56 - pediatrics/children’s hospital
188 - inpatient rehab hospital
678 - private outpatient clinic (currently working as a PT Aide)
Extra-curriculars / Work Experience:
Currently working as a wellness trainer at a retirement home / SNF (teaching group exercise classes and conducting one to one training), Biomechanics/Aquatics Lab Research, Sports Fitness/Rehab Volunteer (worked with AT/CSCS), College Intern at my high school’s digital media program, student assistant on campus, Filipino Club
Applied: Azusa, Cal State Northridge, Mount St. Marys, University of the Pacific, West Coast, Western University, UNLV
Interviews: Azusa - 2017 class (2/3/16 - Skype), UNLV (1/22/16), Western University (declined)
Acceptances: UNLV (2/11/16 - originally wait-listed in the #1-10 range)
Alternate/Wait-lists: MSMU
Rejections: UOP, CSUN
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Disclaimer: Low GPA
University: 7 Sisters (Mt. Holyoke, Wellesley, Smith)
Major: Political Science
Undergrad GPA 3.20
Overall cumulative GPA (PTCAS): 2.99
Post-Bac GPA 2.57 (2Fs)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.01 (PTCAS) but as high as 3.404 for another school
Last 60 Hours: 2.57
GRE: 162 V 152 Q 4.0 A
Work: Non-Trad student, 8 years working as a personal trainer and 2 in non-profit admin. I worked full-time while completing pre-reqs and this shows.
Observation Hours: 60 (and counting) outpatient orthopedic,10 pediatrics, 25 inpatient, 5 Orthopedic Outpatient (Abroad), 7 Aqua therapy
Volunteer: Humane Society 2 hour/week average, Nutrition Education, HIV Prevention
Most schools I applied to use the highest grade earned in local GPA calculations, so that should help!
Applied: Arcadia, MGH IHP, Nova Southeastern, NYMC, Seton Hall, Widener, University of Sciences Philadelphia, The Sage Colleges, Alvernia, DeSales, MCPHS, UNE, TJU, Stonybrook
Interviews: none
Wait listed: none
Acceptances: none
Rejections: missed deadline for Stonybrook Supplemental app
University: 7 Sisters (Mt. Holyoke, Wellesley, Smith)
Major: Political Science
Undergrad GPA 3.20
Overall cumulative GPA (PTCAS): 2.99
Post-Bac GPA 2.57 (2Fs)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.01 (PTCAS) but as high as 3.404 for another school
Last 60 Hours: 2.57
GRE: 162 V 152 Q 4.0 A
Work: Non-Trad student, 8 years working as a personal trainer and 2 in non-profit admin. I worked full-time while completing pre-reqs and this shows.
Observation Hours: 60 (and counting) outpatient orthopedic,10 pediatrics, 25 inpatient, 5 Orthopedic Outpatient (Abroad), 7 Aqua therapy
Volunteer: Humane Society 2 hour/week average, Nutrition Education, HIV Prevention
Most schools I applied to use the highest grade earned in local GPA calculations, so that should help!
Applied: Arcadia, MGH IHP, Nova Southeastern, NYMC, Seton Hall, Widener, University of Sciences Philadelphia, The Sage Colleges, Alvernia, DeSales, MCPHS, UNE, TJU, Stonybrook
Interviews: none
Wait listed: none
Acceptances: none
Rejections: missed deadline for Stonybrook Supplemental app
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UPDATE: ALTERNATE LIST
University: University of South Carolina (Pennsylvania resident)
PTCAS cGPA: 3.49
PTCAS pGPA: 3.1-3.3
GRE: 152Q 150V 3.5W
Applied: FGCU, Mercer, NOVA Ft. Lauderdale, Thomas Jefferson, UMES, UNTHSC, University of Scranton, University of South Carolina, USF, USciences, University of St. Augustine- Austin (Fall cohort)
Interviews: USciences (1/14)
Accepted: USciences (1/21)
Alternate list: MUSC (2/12)
Rejected: USF (12/17), University of Scranton (1/19), Mercer (1/23), University of South Carolina (2/8)
University: University of South Carolina (Pennsylvania resident)
PTCAS cGPA: 3.49
PTCAS pGPA: 3.1-3.3
GRE: 152Q 150V 3.5W
Applied: FGCU, Mercer, NOVA Ft. Lauderdale, Thomas Jefferson, UMES, UNTHSC, University of Scranton, University of South Carolina, USF, USciences, University of St. Augustine- Austin (Fall cohort)
Interviews: USciences (1/14)
Accepted: USciences (1/21)
Alternate list: MUSC (2/12)
Rejected: USF (12/17), University of Scranton (1/19), Mercer (1/23), University of South Carolina (2/8)
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I also just got placed on the alternate list for MUSC. Does anyone know how long they give the admitted applicants to put a deposit down?
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I feel ya. Playing the waiting game too. Did you apply to any other VA schools?
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Haven't heard back from ODU and VCU yet.
University: Covenant College. Undergrad in English.
PTCAS cGPA: 3.60
PTCAS pGPA: 3.40
GRE: 153Q 161V 4.5W
Applied: UWashington; University of Puget Sound
Waitlisted: UPS (2/4)
Still waiting: UW
Observation Hours:
240 -- Outpatient/inpatient at hospital in Jakarta Indonesia
70 -- At various private clinics in US. Mostly Ortho and peds.
Currently an English teacher.
PTCAS cGPA: 3.60
PTCAS pGPA: 3.40
GRE: 153Q 161V 4.5W
Applied: UWashington; University of Puget Sound
Waitlisted: UPS (2/4)
Still waiting: UW
Observation Hours:
240 -- Outpatient/inpatient at hospital in Jakarta Indonesia
70 -- At various private clinics in US. Mostly Ortho and peds.
Currently an English teacher.
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I haven't heard back from VCU either. Last year I got my rejection letter on March 6th from them.
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Has anyone heard from University of Miami? Does anyone know when we will hear? I know they interview SO many people and they only have 50 spots.
What is your top choice?
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UPDATE:
University: University of Washington
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Overall GPA: 3.70
Pre-Req GPA: 3.70
GRE: 151 V 159 Q 4.0 W
Extra-Curric: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, D-I Student Athletic Trainer, Background in Special Education, Research/Journal Club, Camp Counselor, UW Pre-PT Club, Vietnam Health Clinic, Hospital Volunteer, Agency Affiliated Counselor, Registered Behavior Technician, High School Tutor, YMCA Basketball and Soccer Coach
Hours: 2300+ inpatient peds | 500+ ortho/sports | 60 schools | 30 acute | 16 outpatient rehab
Applied: University of Washington, Northwestern University, Eastern Washington University, University of Delaware, PITT, UNTHSC, Arcadia University
Acceptances: University of Delaware (10/27), PITT (11/17 - Declined), Arcadia University (12/14 - Declined), University of Washington (2/12)
Rejected: Eastern Washington University
University: University of Washington
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Overall GPA: 3.70
Pre-Req GPA: 3.70
GRE: 151 V 159 Q 4.0 W
Extra-Curric: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, D-I Student Athletic Trainer, Background in Special Education, Research/Journal Club, Camp Counselor, UW Pre-PT Club, Vietnam Health Clinic, Hospital Volunteer, Agency Affiliated Counselor, Registered Behavior Technician, High School Tutor, YMCA Basketball and Soccer Coach
Hours: 2300+ inpatient peds | 500+ ortho/sports | 60 schools | 30 acute | 16 outpatient rehab
Applied: University of Washington, Northwestern University, Eastern Washington University, University of Delaware, PITT, UNTHSC, Arcadia University
Acceptances: University of Delaware (10/27), PITT (11/17 - Declined), Arcadia University (12/14 - Declined), University of Washington (2/12)
Rejected: Eastern Washington University
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What are your stats brofessor?
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U P D A T E 2/13:
THE BIG ACCEPTANCE. A few rejections and an 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
2015-2016 cycle
2014-2015 cycle
2013-2014 cycle
THE BIG ACCEPTANCE. A few rejections and an interview.
This is my third time applying in-state to the Washington schools. Not surprisingly, I was rejected by UPS and Eastern earlier this month. I was also offered an interview with the University of the Pacific, which I had declined because I had already accepted my offer for Utah and submitted my deposit. And yesterday, I finally heard back from the University of Washington. Didn't make the wait-list (again). No, in fact... I GOT IN!!!! *tears of every emotion imaginable*
So this means two things. First, I will have just lost my $750 deposit to the University of Utah. And second (and most important to others who may be reading this and have also applied to Utah), this means that another spot will be available at the University of Utah. I realize that Utah is an amazing school and I will definitely have some regrets about this in the future, but Seattle is home to my family and that is a large contribution to this decision. That and in-state tuition is much more appealing...
Well, good luck to everybody still reading this. And to those who are still struggling, it pays to be persistent. No matter how challenging the obstacles may appear.
I will be attending the University of Washington!
So this means two things. First, I will have just lost my $750 deposit to the University of Utah. And second (and most important to others who may be reading this and have also applied to Utah), this means that another spot will be available at the University of Utah. I realize that Utah is an amazing school and I will definitely have some regrets about this in the future, but Seattle is home to my family and that is a large contribution to this decision. That and in-state tuition is much more appealing...
Well, good luck to everybody still reading this. And to those who are still struggling, it pays to be persistent. No matter how challenging the obstacles may appear.
I will be attending the University of Washington!
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
2015-2016 cycle
Applied: 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: Northwestern University (11/20), Western U (12/7), University of Colorado (12/10), University of South Florida (12/17), Samuel Merritt (12/23), Loma Linda (1/21), Eastern Washington University (1/28), University of Puget Sound (2/3), Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (2/11)
Interviews: Mayo School of Health Sciences (11/19 | 2/12), University of Utah (12/7 | 1/14-15), University of Iowa (12/21 | 1/29), University of Montana - Missoula (1/9 | 2/27), George Fox University (1/9 | 2/5), Pacific University (1/22 | 2/27), University of the Pacific (2/2)
Waitlisted: N/A
Acceptances: Nova - Fort Lauderdale (1/13 |declined), University of Utah (1/22 | deposit sent | withdrawing), *University of Washington (2/12 | accepted)
Rejections: Northwestern University (11/20), Western U (12/7), University of Colorado (12/10), University of South Florida (12/17), Samuel Merritt (12/23), Loma Linda (1/21), Eastern Washington University (1/28), University of Puget Sound (2/3), Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (2/11)
Interviews: Mayo School of Health Sciences (11/19 | 2/12), University of Utah (12/7 | 1/14-15), University of Iowa (12/21 | 1/29), University of Montana - Missoula (1/9 | 2/27), George Fox University (1/9 | 2/5), Pacific University (1/22 | 2/27), University of the Pacific (2/2)
Waitlisted: N/A
Acceptances: Nova - Fort Lauderdale (1/13 |declined), University of Utah (1/22 | deposit sent | withdrawing), *University of Washington (2/12 | accepted)
2014-2015 cycle
Applied: Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, George Fox University
Rejections: University of Washington, Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound
Interviews: George Fox University
Waitlisted: George Fox University
Rejections: University of Washington, Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound
Interviews: George Fox University
Waitlisted: George Fox University
2013-2014 cycle
Applied: Eastern Washington University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington
Rejections: University of Washington, Eastern Washington University
Waitlisted: University of Puget Sound
Rejections: University of Washington, Eastern Washington University
Waitlisted: University of Puget Sound
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Same here. It's been a bit frustrating these past few years too because EWU doesn't inform you of any "weaknesses" on your application. But UW was my #1 choice, so I'm no longer worried about why I didn't make it into Eastern! I guess that means we'll be classmates!
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Maybe! I haven't accepted my offer from UW. Congrats on getting in!
University: University of California, Los Angeles
Major: Physiological Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.553
Pre-Req GPA: 3.391
GRE: V:161/Q:158/W:4.5
Extra-Curric: Club Water Polo (player/club financial assistant), floor event planner with Res Life, Work: Lifeguard, 80 hr. general volunteer at med center
Volunteer: 103 PT Aide out-patient paid work, 100 volunteer hours at inpatient nursing home
Acceptances: UW, Regis
Alternates: Loma Linda, Mount Saint Mary's,
Rejections: UPS
Interviews: Regis, Loma Linda
Major: Physiological Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.553
Pre-Req GPA: 3.391
GRE: V:161/Q:158/W:4.5
Extra-Curric: Club Water Polo (player/club financial assistant), floor event planner with Res Life, Work: Lifeguard, 80 hr. general volunteer at med center
Volunteer: 103 PT Aide out-patient paid work, 100 volunteer hours at inpatient nursing home
Acceptances: UW, Regis
Alternates: Loma Linda, Mount Saint Mary's,
Rejections: UPS
Interviews: Regis, Loma Linda
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Acceptances: Nova - Fort Lauderdale (1/13 |declined), University of Utah (1/22 | deposit sent | withdrawing), *University of Washington (2/12 | accepted)
Congrats!!! That's AWESOME and very much well-deserved. 🙂 I remember reading your posts last year and shaking my head that you didn't get in anywhere. Glad this story has a super happy ending!
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Been creeping on here forever, I figured I should post.
University: Penn State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.64
Pre-Req GPA: 3.65
GRE: 146 V/159 Q/4.0 W (I know...low verbal)
Extra-Curric: Kinesiology Club Secretary, Kinesiology Club Professional Development Chair, Penn State Dance MaraTHON committee member and volunteer, research in biomechanics lab on campus, work as a waitress
Volunteer: 411 hours total at inpatient and outpatient clinics
Acceptances: Wingate, New York Medical, Slippery Rock, DeSales, University Of Maryland Baltimore
Rejections: University of North Carolina, Arcadia
Waitlist: Drexel
Interviews: New York Medical, University of Maryland Baltimore, Drexel, DeSales
Still waiting on: Virginia Commonwealth, Old Dominion
Attending: University of Maryland Baltimore!!!
Anyone else planning to attend UMB?!
University: Penn State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.64
Pre-Req GPA: 3.65
GRE: 146 V/159 Q/4.0 W (I know...low verbal)
Extra-Curric: Kinesiology Club Secretary, Kinesiology Club Professional Development Chair, Penn State Dance MaraTHON committee member and volunteer, research in biomechanics lab on campus, work as a waitress
Volunteer: 411 hours total at inpatient and outpatient clinics
Acceptances: Wingate, New York Medical, Slippery Rock, DeSales, University Of Maryland Baltimore
Rejections: University of North Carolina, Arcadia
Waitlist: Drexel
Interviews: New York Medical, University of Maryland Baltimore, Drexel, DeSales
Still waiting on: Virginia Commonwealth, Old Dominion
Attending: University of Maryland Baltimore!!!
Anyone else planning to attend UMB?!
Update: waiting list
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, MGH institute, Methodist U, Wheeling Jesuit, U Maryland eastern shore, Boston U
Interviews: Emory & Henry (12/4) did not attend; U of St Aug (11/20), Rutgers U-South (12/18), Methodist U (1/22) did not attend; MGHIHP (1/30/15)
Rejected: Marshall U: just disqualified because of missing requirement (lame); Shenandoah U. (12/23/15)
Acceptances: U. of St. Augustine for the Health Sciences- Florida (12/21)declined; Boston University (1/14/16)
Wait list: Rutgers South
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, MGH institute, Methodist U, Wheeling Jesuit, U Maryland eastern shore, Boston U
Interviews: Emory & Henry (12/4) did not attend; U of St Aug (11/20), Rutgers U-South (12/18), Methodist U (1/22) did not attend; MGHIHP (1/30/15)
Rejected: Marshall U: just disqualified because of missing requirement (lame); Shenandoah U. (12/23/15)
Acceptances: U. of St. Augustine for the Health Sciences- Florida (12/21)declined; Boston University (1/14/16)
Wait list: Rutgers South
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When and how did you hear from Rutgers?
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UPDATE: Alternate lists and rejections
Not all news is good news. I may be alone in posting and not having any acceptances, but this is for anyone watching this thread who also hasn't been accepted anywhere. You're not the only one.
Institution: Georgia Gwinnett College
Major: Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.50
Pre-Req GPA: 3.36
GRE: 154V/153Q/4.0W
Submitted: 9/30
Verified: 10/27
Hours: 1000+ outpatient (orthopedic) as a PT technician/aide
75 outpatient (sports)
15 inpatient (sub-acute/rehabilitation)
15 inpatient (acute)
EC's: 4 year college athlete, National Society of Leadership and Success, Kappa Omicron Nu Exercise Science Honor Society, B.E.A.R.S Club (Bridging Exercise and Real Science)
Applied: University of Florida, University of Central Florida, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Medical University of South Carolina, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Regis University.
Acceptances: None
Interviews: Regis (1/29)
Alternate Lists: Regis (2/8), MUSC (2/12)
Rejections: Wisconsin-Madison, UNC-Chapel Hill, UCF
Still no response from UF, which is my top choice anyway, but it's obviously not looking good.
Not all news is good news. I may be alone in posting and not having any acceptances, but this is for anyone watching this thread who also hasn't been accepted anywhere. You're not the only one.
Institution: Georgia Gwinnett College
Major: Exercise Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.50
Pre-Req GPA: 3.36
GRE: 154V/153Q/4.0W
Submitted: 9/30
Verified: 10/27
Hours: 1000+ outpatient (orthopedic) as a PT technician/aide
75 outpatient (sports)
15 inpatient (sub-acute/rehabilitation)
15 inpatient (acute)
EC's: 4 year college athlete, National Society of Leadership and Success, Kappa Omicron Nu Exercise Science Honor Society, B.E.A.R.S Club (Bridging Exercise and Real Science)
Applied: University of Florida, University of Central Florida, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Medical University of South Carolina, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Regis University.
Acceptances: None
Interviews: Regis (1/29)
Alternate Lists: Regis (2/8), MUSC (2/12)
Rejections: Wisconsin-Madison, UNC-Chapel Hill, UCF
Still no response from UF, which is my top choice anyway, but it's obviously not looking good.
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Two quick questions:
Has anyone heard from University of Washington?
And has anyone heard from University of St.Augustine? I applied to the Miami campus and it was SUCH a hassle to apply. Apparently they had some IT problems, so certain files weren't being updated to the applications. I called so many times and no one ever picked up (the admissions phone was having problems too), so it was difficult trying to contact someone about it. They finally contacted me a month after the deadline saying that they were able to update my application. Did anyone have any issues with them?
Has anyone heard from University of Washington?
And has anyone heard from University of St.Augustine? I applied to the Miami campus and it was SUCH a hassle to apply. Apparently they had some IT problems, so certain files weren't being updated to the applications. I called so many times and no one ever picked up (the admissions phone was having problems too), so it was difficult trying to contact someone about it. They finally contacted me a month after the deadline saying that they were able to update my application. Did anyone have any issues with them?
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Also, has anyone heard from SUNY Downstate?
Personally, I have yet to hear from UW, but I have seen a few people receive acceptances on this forum so far!