GPA's, GRE's, XTRA's, ACCEPTANCES

[noleDPT2019]

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For anyone accepted to FIU, how did you notify them of your decision? The e-mail address is a do not reply so I'm not sure how to go about that. Thank you!

 

[Hsadowsky]

For anyone accepted to FIU, how did you notify them of your decision? The e-mail address is a do not reply so I'm not sure how to go about that. Thank you!

I emailed Dr. Rossi directly.

 

[CmsPT]

Undergrad: Texas Woman's University
Major: BS Kinesiology
Overall PTCAS GPA: 3.6
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4
Combined Science and Math: 3.6
Last 60 hours: ~3.8
GRE: V157 Q152 AW4.0
Applied: UNTHSC, UTMB, Midwestern-Glendale, UNE, USD, USF, UF, UW
Interviews: UTMB, Midwestern-Glendale (Declined), UNE, USD (Declined)
Waitlist: UNE, USF, UTMB
Rejections: UNTHSC, UW
Acceptance: University of Florida!

 

[dannibambi]

UPDATE!

I applied to all 7 schools for the 2015-2016 application cycle. Starting working as an aide in an outpatient ortho clinic and retook a biology class in the fall to turn a C+ into an A. Was rejected at Azusa Pacific (in October) and Loma Linda (last week).

Just received email today that I am offered a spot on CSULB's waitlist. Still waiting to hear back from other 4, but have accepted spot on waitlist. Will post a formal update with updated GPA/GRE/other stats soon.

UPDATE!!!

I interviewed and was accepted to the University of St. Augustine in San Marcos for their summer term (starting May 5)! I still haven't received an email, but at the recommendation of another student who was accepted for their Fall term, I checked the USA application portal and clicked on "admissions decision" - hope that tip helps someone who is currently waiting to hear back from USA. Also, it seems my application was "lost" or something, because I didn't hear back from them until I called them like 4 weeks ago, then about 3 weeks ago they offered me an interview, and I logged into the website and found out that I was accepted this morning. I do not yet know how long I have to submit a decision and deposit for USA, but if I do not hear from Long Beach or Chapman before my deadline, I will accept USA's offer very gratefully!

Potentially other helpful info for some people: I am still on the waitlist for Cal State Long Beach; I have not heard anything from Chapman University or Western University for Health Sciences. I know I have not yet been denied, but have not been granted waitlist or interview as of yet. I was denied at Azusa Pacific, Loma Linda, and San Diego State.

Congratulations to everyone who was accepted and good luck to those still waiting to hear back!!!

 

[RootsofaDandelion]

Thankfully I have committed to MGH, but I'd still like a solid answer from Temple one way or the other.

Yeah I understand that. Also I recently just sent my deposit in for MGH! 🙂

 

[dpthelp]

UPDATE: INTERVIEW


University: Queens College
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.45
Pre-Req GPA: 3.15 (thank you physics 😡)
Post-Bach GPA: 3.15
GRE: 150 V 150 Q 4.0 AW (3rd time taken)
Application Submitted: 11/23
Application Verified: 1/4

Observation: 2000+ Outpatient, still need inpatient hours

Applied: Stony Brook, LIU Brooklyn, NYIT

Interviews: SBU (2/12/16), LIU Brooklyn (2/29/16)
Acceptances:
Rejections: NYIT

🙂🙂

have you heard back from stony brook yet?

 

[Hsadowsky]

Undergrad: Texas Woman's University
Major: BS Kinesiology
Overall PTCAS GPA: 3.6
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4
Combined Science and Math: 3.6
Last 60 hours: ~3.8
GRE: V157 Q152 AW4.0
Applied: UNTHSC, UTMB, Midwestern-Glendale, UNE, USD, USF, UF, UW
Interviews: UTMB, Midwestern-Glendale (Declined), UNE, USD (Declined)
Waitlist: UNE, USF, UTMB
Rejections: UNTHSC, UW
Acceptance: University of Florida!

When did you hear back from UF?

 

[CmsPT]

When did you hear back from UF?

I heard back 2/25

 

[butterscotchxx]

Acceptance Update!

Accepted to Touro College Bay Shore campus, but still set on attending Upstate this summer!

 

[CharlieCal14]

***Update***

University: Whitworth University
Major: BA Kinesiology


Overall GPA: 3.8 (undergrad)
Pre Req GPA: 3.67
Last 60 Credits GPA: 3.83
GRE: 157 (V) 150 (Q) 4 (AW)


Awards: Magna Cum Laude, Kines. Dept. Scholarship, Provost Scholarship

Pretty Sure I got excellent LOR from 3 PTs and 1 former Ex. Phys Prof

Extra: Therapeutic Riding Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House, attended various PTWA presentations, NW Harvest, College Golf Team Captain

Volunteer: 4800+ outpatient, 53 Inpatient Rehab Hospital, 25 Long-term care, 4 peds

Applied: Eastern Washington University, University of Montana, Idaho State, University of Puget Sound, Northern Arizona University

Interviews: NAU, University of Montana

Accepted: NAU, UPS
Rejected: n/a
Waitlisted: EWU, Idaho State, University of Montana

 

[dpthelp]

Acceptance Update!

Accepted to Touro College Bay Shore campus, but still set on attending Upstate this summer!

congrats!! when did you submit your application, supplement and when did you hear back?

I just submitted my supplement..

 

[butterscotchxx]

congrats!! when did you submit your application, supplement and when did you hear back?

I just submitted my supplement..

Thanks! I submitted my PTCAS app back in October, and my Touro supplemental app at the end of December. I just got the acceptance email today.

 

[katelly]

***Update***

University: Whitworth University
Major: BA Kinesiology


Overall GPA: 3.8 (undergrad)
Pre Req GPA: 3.67
Last 60 Credits GPA: 3.83
GRE: 157 (V) 150 (Q) 4 (AW)


Awards: Magna Cum Laude, Kines. Dept. Scholarship, Provost Scholarship

Pretty Sure I got excellent LOR from 3 PTs and 1 former Ex. Phys Prof

Extra: Therapeutic Riding Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House, attended various PTWA presentations, NW Harvest, College Golf Team Captain

Volunteer: 4800+ outpatient, 53 Inpatient Rehab Hospital, 25 Long-term care, 4 peds

Applied: Eastern Washington University, University of Montana, Idaho State, University of Puget Sound, Northern Arizona University

Interviews: NAU, University of Montana

Accepted: NAU, UPS
Rejected: n/a
Waitlisted: EWU, Idaho State, University of Montana

Its interesting to compare your stats to mine, your GPA etc is much stronger.. My GRE just a bit.. But I applied to a lot of the same schools- UM, ISU, and NAU and got different results. I got flat out rejected from NAU and UM but accepted to ISU.
NAU wrote in an email that my app wasn't considered because of my undergrad GPA being less than a 3.7. Talking on the phone with UM I got some really good feedback about things I could do and was told I am 'close' to getting an interview. Specifically I should retake the pre-reqs that I got Bs in. I'm going to accept my spot at ISU rather than jump through the hoops to reapply at UM but I am from Montana so I was hoping for a spot there.

 

[NJPT26]

Does anyone know if you can get instate tuition in Florida after the first year?

 

[scapps]

Gotcha! If I had the money I would haha. I live in southern California and although I would love to go check out the campus and meet everyone, I got to save some money. I'm not too familiar with Washington or the Tacoma area so i'm going to have to do some research and start looking for a place to live as August nears. I like what I've read about UPS's program though and the area/school look beautiful from the pictures I've seen haha.

So I learned quite a bit about UPS at the tour and reception last Thursday. The campus is absolutely tiny (you can walk from one end to the other in less than 5 mins), but very nice with beautiful brick buildings and trees. The PT building is fairly new and very nice, with an on site clinic that the students work in as part of their curriculum, which I thought was good hands-on experience. The faculty seemed very well liked, especially the Anat/Phys teacher. The only thing I learned that I didn't like was that the students don't get to dissect the cadavers as part of the normal curriculum. Because they're a small campus they only have 3 each year, and a small hand picked group of second years are chosen to dissect them. The first years just look at the dissected cadavers. The students made it sound like it wasn't a big deal though.

I found out today that I got into UW, and I think if the campuses were next door and cost the same amount, I would choose UPS. However the difference in tuition and my SO's job in Seattle is making me choose UW. I think UPS is a very good program overall though.

As for housing, the students said that generally it's a good idea to avoid southern Tacoma (although the cheap housing may be tempting), and generally stick to the North End or University District.

 

[PT2019Student]

So I learned quite a bit about UPS at the tour and reception last Thursday. The campus is absolutely tiny (you can walk from one end to the other in less than 5 mins), but very nice with beautiful brick buildings and trees. The PT building is fairly new and very nice, with an on site clinic that the students work in as part of their curriculum, which I thought was good hands-on experience. The faculty seemed very well liked, especially the Anat/Phys teacher. The only thing I learned that I didn't like was that the students don't get to dissect the cadavers as part of the normal curriculum. Because they're a small campus they only have 3 each year, and a small hand picked group of second years are chosen to dissect them. The first years just look at the dissected cadavers. The students made it sound like it wasn't a big deal though.

I found out today that I got into UW, and I think if the campuses were next door and cost the same amount, I would choose UPS. However the difference in tuition and my SO's job in Seattle is making me choose UW. I think UPS is a very good program overall though.

As for housing, the students said that generally it's a good idea to avoid southern Tacoma (although the cheap housing may be tempting), and generally stick to the North End or University District.

I heard that UW doesn't dissect the cadavers either. The med students do and the PT students get to look at the cadavers afterwards.

 

[breprept]

Update

Major: Biology, Pre-PT
Cum PTCAS GPA: 3.51
Pre-Req GPA: 3.40-3.51
GRE: 156V 150Q 4.0AW

Extra-Curric: President of club for underrepresented college students (before was secretary for same club), associated students secretary, held positions in academic committees

Volunteer: 156 hrs volunteer at outpatient clinic, 20 inpatient, ~2,000hrs as PT Tech at outpatient clinic (currently still working there)

Applied: USC, MSMU, West Coast, WesternU, Chapman, Pacific University, UCSF, Samuel Merritt, Creighton, CSUN, CSULB

Interviews: UCSF (1/23), Samuel Merritt (1/30, declined), Western University (2/9), West Coast (3/7)

Waitlist: CSUN (1/14), Chapman (1/26), Pacific (1/26 interview waitlist), MSMU (2/3), CSULB (2/1), USC (2/29)

Acceptances: UCSF (1/25), Western University (2/10)

Rejections: N/A[/QUOTE]

 

[Calbear009]

So I learned quite a bit about UPS at the tour and reception last Thursday. The campus is absolutely tiny (you can walk from one end to the other in less than 5 mins), but very nice with beautiful brick buildings and trees. The PT building is fairly new and very nice, with an on site clinic that the students work in as part of their curriculum, which I thought was good hands-on experience. The faculty seemed very well liked, especially the Anat/Phys teacher. The only thing I learned that I didn't like was that the students don't get to dissect the cadavers as part of the normal curriculum. Because they're a small campus they only have 3 each year, and a small hand picked group of second years are chosen to dissect them. The first years just look at the dissected cadavers. The students made it sound like it wasn't a big deal though.

I found out today that I got into UW, and I think if the campuses were next door and cost the same amount, I would choose UPS. However the difference in tuition and my SO's job in Seattle is making me choose UW. I think UPS is a very good program overall though.

As for housing, the students said that generally it's a good idea to avoid southern Tacoma (although the cheap housing may be tempting), and generally stick to the North End or University District.

Thanks!!! I was actually going to message you about it so I appreciate you getting back to me! Yea, I actually just found out I got into CSULB but am sticking with UPS because I want the new experience living in Washington. Thanks for the info. They connected me with some first year students there in regards to my questions and they've been helpful. They are going to make a facebook group so I'll probably connect with some of my future classmates there and possible new roommates to share a place with. Congrats on the U of W acceptance!

 

[ZoodleQueen]

I was rejected from Temple in December 2014, applying for the class that started in 2015, so maybe it's a good sign you haven't heard anything yet? Best of luck!!

Ok thanks!

 

[dpt_13]

University: University of Kentucky
Major: Kinesiology-Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.6 by PTCAS graduated with 3.79 at school
Pre-Req GPA: 3.42 (PTCAS)
Self-Reported GPA- 3.14 (still have no idea where this number came from)
GRE: 152 V, 150 Q, 5.5 AW


Extra-Curric: 597 hours across Military Camp, University of Kentucky, Make-A-Wish Foundation, St. Bernard's Project, Ronald McDonald House, Organizing Runs, Honor Societies, and Nursing Home Assistant

Volunteer: 800+ across pediatrics, geriatrics, cardiopulmonary, workers compensation, neurological, and sports therapy
Work: Held between 2-5 jobs throughout all of college working a minimum of 45 hours a week while in school
Applied: Regis University & University of New England (top choices), University of Kentucky, USF, UF, UVM, Franklin Pierce (NH), Brenau (backup since not accredited yet, but absolutely loved the program!), and Neumann University

Interviews: Brenau, University of Kentucky, University of New England, Neumann

Waiting to hear from: University of Kentucky, UVM, Franklin Pierce

Acceptances: Brenau, Neumann, University of New England (attending)

Rejections: Regis University (gpa too low) and
USF (didn't meet their requirements... But when they send you the link to their requirements all my standards match, and I've been seeing majority of people who applied here who have gotten the same email. )

 

[NJPT26]

Final Update

Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.86
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76
GRE: 144 V 147Q 4.0AW

Extra-Curric: Physical Therapy Club (Vice President), Leadership Institute (member), Food Bank (Volunteer), Park clean-up(Volunteer), Muscular Dystrophy Association Camp (Counselor), Held a part time job since high school, Lambda Alpha Sigma Honor Society, Tri-Beta Honor society, CPR certified, Dean's honor list since freshmen yr

Volunteer: 189 Outpatient Hospital, 55 outpatient private clinic, 115 skilled nursing facility
(359 Total Hrs)

Applied: NYIT, Rutgers North, Rutgers South, Thomas Jefferson, University of New England, University of Scranton, University of South Florida, Winston-Salem State, Dominican College, Stockton University, Long Island University, Hunter College, College of Staten Island

Interviews: Dominican, Thomas Jefferson, Hunter College, NYIT(Denied), Rutgers South(denied), University of New England(denied), College of Staten Island(denied)

Acceptances: Thomas Jefferson University, University of South Florida, Stockton University, Dominican College

Attending: Thomas Jefferson University

Waitlist: University of Scranton

Rejections: Rutgers Newark, Hunter College

Haven't heard from Long Island or Winston Salem but will be withdrawing my application.

 

[Katherine V.]

Which program are you planning to attend?

Final Update

Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.86
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76
GRE: 144 V 147Q 4.0AW

Extra-Curric: Physical Therapy Club (Vice President), Leadership Institute (member), Food Bank (Volunteer), Park clean-up(Volunteer), Muscular Dystrophy Association Camp Counselor, Held a part time job since high school, Lambda Alpha Sigma Honor Society, Tri-Beta Honor society, CPR certified, Dean's honor list since freshmen yr

Volunteer: 189 Outpatient Hospital, 55 outpatient private clinic, 115 skilled nursing facility
(359 Total Hrs)

Applied: NYIT, Rutgers North, Rutgers South, Thomas Jefferson, University of New England, University of Scranton, University of South Florida, Winston-Salem State, Dominican College, Stockton University, Long Island University, Hunter College, College of Staten Island

Interviews: Dominican, Thomas Jefferson, Hunter College, NYIT(Denied), Rutgers South(denied), University of New England(denied), College of Staten Island(denied)

Acceptances: Thomas Jefferson University, University of South Florida, Stockton University, Dominican College

Waitlist: University of Scranton

Rejections: Rutgers Newark, Hunter College

 

[NJPT26]

Which program are you planning to attend?

Thomas Jefferson!

 

[Javi450]

Update: Acceptance, Waitlist
University: Florida International University
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.23
Upper Div. GPA: 3.51
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: V-158, Q-159, AW- 3.5

Extra-Curric:
- Pre-med Society member
- ER Medical Scribe 600 hrs (2014-early 2015)
- Medical Mission to Dominican Republic
- TA for Biology/Genetics for a semester

Observation hours: 120 hrs Outpatient (Ortho/Cardiopulmonary) , 80 hrs Inpatient , 40 hrs Rehabilitation hospital (Aquatics, Neuro)

Applying: FIU, UM, UCF, Nova SE, UNF, UF, Emory, GWU, USA
Interview: University of Miami (11/20), GWU (12/5), UCF (12/17), FIU (1/30), UNF (2/13)
Accepted: Nova SE Ft. Lauderdale (11/23) , GWU (declined), UCF (2/10)
Waitlist: UM (2/28), FIU (3/1)
Rejected: Emory (2/15)

UF is the last school I'm waiting on but it's looking like I'm gonna be heading to UCF this summer!

 

[dancerdpt17]

Does anyone know if you can get instate tuition in Florida after the first year?

I'm 90% sure that you can't. Sucks.

 

[dancerdpt17]

Attention everyone waiting to hear back from UF:
I emailed them regarding the status of my application and they said they will send out all decisions by the end of March, hopefully sooner.

Attention everyone waiting to hear back from FIU:
I emailed them regarding the status of my application and they said that Dr. Rossi will notify all applicants (that have been interviewed) of their status this Friday. If you don’t received any email this Friday, she said to email him directly.

Fingers crossed!!

 

[NJPT26]

I'm 90% sure that you can't. Sucks.

Yeah I just found out from a student. It does!

 

[ROSTedFlakes]

UPDATE: Rejection updates and Final Decision!

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 (11/17), University of Nebraska Medical Center (Omaha) (3/1)

Waitlisted: Miami (2/29)

Rejected: Iowa (12/30), KU Med (1/8), Ohio State (1/20), Duke (2/9), South Carolina (3/1). Have not heard from FIU, but I'm guessing they just haven't sent out rejection letters yet because I was not offered an interview.

I'll be attending UNMC in the fall! My heart was hoping for Miami but there's no guarantee I'd come off the wait list and it's about 2x the cost of UNMC. I'm currently accepted to Northwestern but will be giving up my seat in that program.

 

[DPTtoBe2019]

Major: Exercise Biology
Overall GPA: 3.37
Pre-Req GPA: 3.54 (PTCAS)
GRE: 164 V, 162 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Anatomy Lab TA, Cardiac Rehab Volunteer, Assistant Manager at Retail Store, Fitness Instructor for Retirement Community

Volunteer: 225 (Skilled Nursing), 48 (Acute Care), 40 (Outpatient Ortho), 52 (Wellness Program)

Applied: Fresno State, Sac State, CSU Northridge, CSU Long Beach, UCSF/SFSU, Samuel Meritt University, Chapman, USC, University of the Pacific, Western U, Azusa Pacific

Interviews: Asuza Pacific, UCSF/SFSU, Fresno State, Samuel Merritt, Western U

Waitlists: UCSF/SFSU, Samuel Merritt, CSU Northridge (#119), CSU Long Beach, Azusa Pacific

Acceptances: USC (declined), Western U (declined), Fresno State, CSU Long Beach, Azusa Pacific (declined)

Rejections: Sac State

I just heard today that I was accepted to CSULB off of the waitlist, and now I'm torn! I was planning to attend Fresno State, and I don't know much about CSULB's program (I didn't go to the open house). Fresno is closer to home and cheaper (especially in regards to living expenses), but I'm wondering if CSULB is looked upon more favorably with employers. Does anyone have any insights?

 

[dpt_13]

Attention everyone waiting to hear back from UF:
I emailed them regarding the status of my application and they said they will send out all decisions by the end of March, hopefully sooner.

Attention everyone waiting to hear back from FIU:
I emailed them regarding the status of my application and they said that Dr. Rossi will notify all applicants (that have been interviewed) of their status this Friday. If you don’t received any email this Friday, she said to email him directly.

Fingers crossed!!

I wonder why there's a group of people who have already heard from UF. I even sent my application in over the summer and still didn't hear either way.

 

[Katherine V.]

I wonder why there's a group of people who have already heard from UF. I even sent my application in over the summer and still didn't hear either way.

I feel like UF either straight up declined some applicants or they got accepted and a seat. I think UF probably made a massive wait list and are still waiting for final decisions to be made so they are playing it safe. What does everyone else think?

 

[Katiekflo]

have you heard back from stony brook yet?

Not yet! I'm hoping by the end of the week. I'm pretty sure they said it would take 2-3 weeks

 

[hopeful_PT13]

Update!!

Waitlists: Mercer University, Rockburst University

ACCEPTANCE!!! -- University of Nebraska Medical Center (at Omaha Campus)

I am so so excited and honestly cannot believe that I got into this program. From being on a waitlist just to interview there, having a last minute phone call just two days before the interview telling me a spot opened for an interview, to a waitlist for the program and finally getting into the program, I am shocked at how this has all turned out. For those on waitlists, don't be discouraged. I honestly had thought that there was no way I was getting in this cycle, and yet here I am making plans and looking to a future in this amazing field. Stay positive, the hard work does truly pay off in the end!!

So I've always looked over this thread to see the different stats and which schools everyone has heard from so far and have finally decided to post my stats:

University: Truman State University
Major: Exercise Science
Minors: Spanish, Psychology, Biology
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-req GPA: 3.24
GRE: V-155, Q-150, AW-4.5

Extra Curriculars: Anatomy TA for 1.5 years, involved in Exercise Science Research for 1 year, Physical Therapy Technician at an outpatient orthopedic clinic for almost 1 year, Pre-PT/OT Club President for 1 year, active member in a service sorority for 2.5 years (was the fundraising chair for the local YMCA)

Shadowing: countless work hours for my tech job at outpatient orthopedic, 20 hospital hours, 14 SNF hours, and 11 school pediatric hours

Applied: Regis University, University of Iowa, Des Moines University, University of Nebraska Medical Center, AT Still University, Mercer University, Elon University, Rockhurst University, East Tennessee State University

Interviews: Rockhurst University, Mercer University
Waitlists for Interviews: UNMC, Regis University (they said they've had over 1,400 applicants this cycle), Elon University
Waitlists for Programs: Rockhurst

Rejections: NONE
Acceptances: NONE

--Bummed about Rockhurst but they weren't my first choice, getting ready for my interview at Mercer, but curious if anyone has heard from DMU or University of Iowa? All I've heard from them is when they first received my application and nothing since. Also, haven't had any outright rejections from anyone which is positive, but tired of seeing the word "waitlist" in all my emails . Also AT Still said I probably won't be hearing from them until the new year, but that all the interview spots are currently filled --

 

[richmond]

Major: Exercise Biology
Overall GPA: 3.37
Pre-Req GPA: 3.54 (PTCAS)
GRE: 164 V, 162 Q, 4.0 AW

Extra-Curric: Anatomy Lab TA, Cardiac Rehab Volunteer, Assistant Manager at Retail Store, Fitness Instructor for Retirement Community

Volunteer: 225 (Skilled Nursing), 48 (Acute Care), 40 (Outpatient Ortho), 52 (Wellness Program)

Applied: Fresno State, Sac State, CSU Northridge, CSU Long Beach, UCSF/SFSU, Samuel Meritt University, Chapman, USC, University of the Pacific, Western U, Azusa Pacific

Interviews: Asuza Pacific, UCSF/SFSU, Fresno State, Samuel Merritt, Western U

Waitlists: UCSF/SFSU, Samuel Merritt, CSU Northridge (#119), CSU Long Beach, Azusa Pacific

Acceptances: USC (declined), Western U (declined), Fresno State, CSU Long Beach, Azusa Pacific (declined)

Rejections: Sac State

I just heard today that I was accepted to CSULB off of the waitlist, and now I'm torn! I was planning to attend Fresno State, and I don't know much about CSULB's program (I didn't go to the open house). Fresno is closer to home and cheaper (especially in regards to living expenses), but I'm wondering if CSULB is looked upon more favorably with employers. Does anyone have any insights?

Congrats for the acceptance!!
CSULB is far superior to Fresno. Look at their first time passing rate for the board exam; Fresno's passing rate is 75%, while CSULB is 100%.
CSULB is the better choice for the long run.

 

[SuperSwimming244]

Congrats for the acceptance!!
CSULB is far superior to Fresno. Look at their first time passing rate for the board exam; Fresno's passing rate is 75%, while CSULB is 100%.
CSULB is the better choice for the long run.

Actually, Fresno's overall passing rate is 94%, it's their first time passing rate that is 75%. And at the interview, the department chair explained to us that that 75% represents the scores from the last few classes of their MPT program. The curriculum for the MPT, while similar in regards to the current core curriculum, did not have a significant amount of instruction in regards to differential diagnosis and other aspects that are found in DPT programs. However, the NPTE was testing on these topics, which is why the first time passing rate was low and brought a sense of urgency to convert Fresno's MPT program to a DPT program (it was one of the last schools in the state to not change to a DPT). Now, with their first DPT graduating class only a year ago, the class of 2015's first time passing rate was somewhere around 86% if I remember correctly. While this number is still somewhat low in comparison to other schools that have had a longer DPT program, for a new program that's a pretty good number. They've learned a great deal since then (as the Class of 2015 first started in 2012).

 

[Froke]

Been a bit of a lurker, but I figured I might as well post my never ending struggle to get to a PT program to give me some solace. 2nd year applying to PTCAS, and I will probably go for a 3rd round. Been retaking courses for the past 3 years (and 4.0-ing most of them) and essentially rewriting my whole undergrad transcript. I applied everywhere, but my Cumulative GPA and my GRE are holding me back a lot.

University: University of WA - Seattle
Major: Psychology
Undergrad Cumulative GPA: 2.80
Post-Bac GPA: 3.58
Overall Cumulative GPA: 3.05 (after academic update; much higher if repeated classes are taken into account)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.24 (if repeated classes replace grades then it's a 3.55)
Last 60 Semestre: ~3.40
GRE: 149V, 156Q, 4.0W
Volunteer: 305 hours (205 outpatient, 80 inpatient; 3 settings)

Extra-Curric: Volunteered @ CSHRB at U Washington (Center for the Study of Health and Risk Behaviors) for about a year

Applied: AT Still, Alabama State, CSU Fresno, CSU Sacramento, Eastern WA Uni, Howard U, Nova Southeastern Ft. Lauderdale, NSU Tampa hybrid, Pacific Uni, Touro U Nevada, UNLV, U Washington, UW LaCrosse,West Coast Uni, Western Uni of Health Sci

Interviews: CSU Fresno, NSU Tampa

Rejections: Everywhere but Touro U Nevada and NSU Tampa; still waiting on Alabama State and Howard which will get back to applicants in the next month

Waitlisted: Touro U Nevada

Acceptances: Nova Southeastern Tampa Hybrid (withdrew after discussing program with a currently enrolled student. That and a number of other factors caused me to withdraw)

It's a bummer to already be in the mindset to apply for a third year, but I already have it planned out with my projected stats and everything. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised though, because I'm still waiting on Alabama State and Howard. The interview @ Fresno gave me enough motivation to keep pushing though because in-state CSU programs are my top choices. If anyone else is worried about low GPA and needs more reassurance, it is possible; this year confirmed it for me.

 

[dancerdpt17]

I feel like UF either straight up declined some applicants or they got accepted and a seat. I think UF probably made a massive wait list and are still waiting for final decisions to be made so they are playing it safe. What does everyone else think?

As far as I can tell, they've been accepting small waves of people every couple weeks since December. I think they're slowly going down their waiting list as people decline their offer, and by the end of March they will let us know if we've been waitlisted or declined.

 

[Hopeful0330]

UPDATE: ACCEPTANCE!!!!!!!!!!!



I GOT IN TO UPS!!! 4 years of applying...such an emotional roller coaster. My master's degree payed off. I cannot believe it.

Did you get your Masters online or in a traditional classroom and at which school?

 

[Ginglymus]

Did you get your Masters online or in a traditional classroom and at which school?

It was a traditional master's degree in health sciences from Montana State University (it was only 1 year though which was incredibly nice). I have to say though that I don't believe the majority of schools actually cared that I furthered my education to show my dedication and prepare myself for physical therapy school, which is very unfortunate. However, the reason why I said that it payed off is because if you have multiple degrees, UPS will use the latest degree's GPA as the "GPA qualifier". Again not many schools do this though, or even really care (though they should).

 

[astarblaze]

Actually, Fresno's overall passing rate is 94%, it's their first time passing rate that is 75%. And at the interview, the department chair explained to us that that 75% represents the scores from the last few classes of their MPT program. The curriculum for the MPT, while similar in regards to the current core curriculum, did not have a significant amount of instruction in regards to differential diagnosis and other aspects that are found in DPT programs. However, the NPTE was testing on these topics, which is why the first time passing rate was low and brought a sense of urgency to convert Fresno's MPT program to a DPT program (it was one of the last schools in the state to not change to a DPT). Now, with their first DPT graduating class only a year ago, the class of 2015's first time passing rate was somewhere around 86% if I remember correctly. While this number is still somewhat low in comparison to other schools that have had a longer DPT program, for a new program that's a pretty good number. They've learned a great deal since then (as the Class of 2015 first started in 2012).

Richmond is talking about FIRST TIME pass rates. CSULB's first time pass rate has been 100% for the last two years. So, very impressive, even for an established program.

 

[dpthelp]

anyone have any good/bad opinions on Touro?
I heard only good things until recently i came across a post that bashed the program and said they fail a lot of students..this is making me nervous ...

 

[Attemptmore]

University: CUNY Hunter College
Major: BA in Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.61
Science Pre-Req GPA: 3.41
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.56
GRE: 150V, 155Q, 3.0W

Experiences: 80 inpatient, 160 outpatient, 400 volunteer in orthopedics department at hospital.

Acceptances: SUNY Downstate (3/2)🙂🙂

Rejections: CUNY Hunter (12/22), CUNY CSI (2/6)

Interviews: CUNY Hunter (12/14), CUNY CSI (1/14), SUNY Downstate (2/23)

I was super excited to find out! If any one else got accepted to Downstate, I'd like to know too! 🙂

 

[Bearcat14]

First Acceptance
University: Binghamton University
Major: Economics
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-req GPA: 3.5
Post-Bacc GPA: 4.0
GRE: V-149, Q-155, AW-4.5
Experiences: 79 hours outpatient, 21 hours inpatient

Applied: Scranton, Stony Brook, Sacred Heart, SUNY Upstate Medical, LIU Brooklyn
Interviews: Sacred Heart (1/16), Stony Brook (1/22), Upstate (2/5), LIU Brooklyn (declined)
Waitlisted: Sacred Heart

Accepted: Stony Brook- Southampton campus (2/15)
Rejected: Scranton, Upstate

Stony Brook and Upstate were my top 2 so this was a no brainer for me. I officially accepted the offer a few weeks ago but figured I'd post to aid anyone else if they were wondering about Stony Brook. The phone call came a little after 3 works after my interview. Hope this helps someone!

 

[ROSTedFlakes]

Update!!

Waitlists: Mercer University, Rockburst University

ACCEPTANCE!!! -- University of Nebraska Medical Center (at Omaha Campus)

I am so so excited and honestly cannot believe that I got into this program. From being on a waitlist just to interview there, having a last minute phone call just two days before the interview telling me a spot opened for an interview, to a waitlist for the program and finally getting into the program, I am shocked at how this has all turned out. For those on waitlists, don't be discouraged. I honestly had thought that there was no way I was getting in this cycle, and yet here I am making plans and looking to a future in this amazing field. Stay positive, the hard work does truly pay off in the end!!

Congrats! You jumped over a lot of hurdles to make that happen!

 

[TBDPT2016]

Does anyone know if you can get instate tuition in Florida after the first year?

I do not think you can. But this may not be true for all schools. I went to the DPT open house at UF and someone asked that question. The financial adviser said "no, you are either in-state all three years or out of state all three years".

 

[TBDPT2016]

I feel like UF either straight up declined some applicants or they got accepted and a seat. I think UF probably made a massive wait list and are still waiting for final decisions to be made so they are playing it safe. What does everyone else think?

I haven't heard a word from UF and I submitted my application pretty early on. Not sure what the date was specifically, but I was thinking the same as you.

 

[NJPT26]

I do not think you can. But this may not be true for all schools. I went to the DPT open house at UF and someone asked that question. The financial adviser said "no, you are either in-state all three years or out of state all three years".

I think it may be with all Florida schools. I spoke with admissions at USF and they told me the same thing. It's pretty unfortunate.

 

[linxoxo]

Does anyone know if you can get instate tuition in Florida after the first year?

Yes you can as long as you follow the procedures to do so. I think you need to register your vehicle in FL and get aFL license plate, and do some other stuff with mailing address and claiming yourself as independent I'm pretty sure. I would ask whatever school your planning to attend there and they can give you more information. You definitely can though, you just have to follow some steps. Just make sure you do it asap because exactly 12 months after you complete the steps, you'll be considered a FL resident.

 

[TBDPT2016]

Yes you can as long as you follow the procedures to do so. I think you need to register your vehicle in FL and get aFL license plate, and do some other stuff with mailing address and claiming yourself as independent I'm pretty sure. I would ask whatever school your planning to attend there and they can give you more information. You definitely can though, you just have to follow some steps. Just make sure you do it asap because exactly 12 months after you complete the steps, you'll be considered a FL resident.

That's what someone had asked at UF's open house and because it is an advanced degree (or whatever the reason was I'm not 100%) they said that does not work. Typically yes, those would be the steps to follow though.

 

[Snaildog]

Hi all! I finally heard back from my last school so I figured I would post all of my information on here. I've spent a ton of time digging up random information on this forum and maybe can help someone in the future in respects to stats and program decisions. Despite my lower GRE scores and low number of observation hours I came into this whole process fairly optimistic. I've had some ups and downs. I'll say it was pretty harsh getting waitlisted at FIVE schools and getting rejected by two. But I have been lucky enough to get accepted into two programs. As of now I will be attending George Fox University this fall! I'm very excited. If EWU or Pacific were to pull my off their waitlist I would have a tough choice to make though. After this whole process I have a lot of respect for people who manage to reapply after one cycle and refuse to give up. This whole process has been a roller-coaster. I wish you all the best of luck!

Uni: Central Washington University (June 2016) - woot
Major: Clinical Physiology
Overall GPA: 3.96
Pre-Req GPA: 3.96
GRE: 150 V, 153 Q, 4.0 W

Hours: 101 total. 60 SNF, 41 outpatient - 400 planned in pediatrics facility

Applied: Regis, Idaho State, University of Montana, Eastern Washington, University of WA, Puget Sound, George Fox, Pacific University, Rocky Mountain University
Interviews: Rocky Mountain University (interviewed 1/22), Regis (interviewed 1/29), George Fox (interviewed 2/11), Pacific University (interviewed 2/27)
Rejections: University of Montana (1/11), UW (2/18)

Wait-listed: Eastern Washington (1/28), Puget Sound (2/3) – sounds like they are over-enrolled so I’m guessing that’s a rejection, Regis (2/5), Idaho State (2/18), Pacific University (3/3) - tier 3

Acceptances: Rocky Mountain University (1/28) - put down deposit (am declining), George Fox (2/17) - just put down deposit 🙂