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Yes, I declined a few weeks ago.
Is anyone still deciding on UM, FPU(NH), Pitt, or Touro?
University: 7 Sisters (Mt. Holyoke, Wellesley, Smith)
Major: Political Science
Undergrad GPA 3.20
Overall cumulative GPA (PTCAS): 2.999
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
Other: currently taking Physics II and will take Precalculus
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
Applied: Arcadia, Seton Hall University, The Sage Colleges, University of New England, Widener, New York Medical College, Alvernia, MCPHS University, TJU,Franklin Pierce NH, American International College, Touro Bayshore
Interviews: none
Wait listed: MCPHS University 4/9
Acceptances: none
Rejections: The Sage Colleges, University of New England, Widener, New York Medical College, Alvernia,TJU,Franklin Pierce NH
Major: Political Science
Undergrad GPA 3.20
Overall cumulative GPA (PTCAS): 2.999
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
Other: currently taking Physics II and will take Precalculus
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
Applied: Arcadia, Seton Hall University, The Sage Colleges, University of New England, Widener, New York Medical College, Alvernia, MCPHS University, TJU,Franklin Pierce NH, American International College, Touro Bayshore
Interviews: none
Wait listed: MCPHS University 4/9
Acceptances: none
Rejections: The Sage Colleges, University of New England, Widener, New York Medical College, Alvernia,TJU,Franklin Pierce NH
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I'm giving up my FPU NH spot
Hey I had a C in orgoChem1 a D in orgoChem2. I retook orgoChem2 and got a C. I also got a D in Cell Biology. I know these classes are not considered prerequisites but they were on my transcript.
I did have a B- in Calculus (which is a prereq) and a C- in Physics 2 but I retook it and received an A. My cGPA was around a 3.43.
Anything is possible! I got accepted to 2 of the 3 schools I applied and waitlisted to the 3rd. Like you said study for the GRE! Remember, the application is not based solely on grades so make sure you have strong recommendations and clinical experience hours. However, do make sure you check the schools you are applying to because some specifically state you cannot have Cs in more than one prereq and some even require a B or better. Just do your research and good luck!
depending on the school, some allow 1 C or 2 C or no C.. definitely look up the requirements and reach out to schools to find out what their exact requirements are..
most schools also won't take a course lower than a C if it is a pre-req so i suggest taking the class over but again, sit down with an advisor from a school you want to apply to/go to and they can tell you what you need to be accepted
when you retake a course, some schools will take the higher of the two grades and some will average.. again, ask the schools because they are all different
your stats are on the lower side as a lot of gpa's accepted are 3.5+ so i recommend retaking courses! good luck!
still haven't heard from touro, when did you apply/hear back?
I was put on the alternate list with a "75% chance of acceptance into the program." They said they don't rank - im assuming they do some sort of a tier system
Based on what i've seen, your GRE is right up there with the average for Madison's scores, however your GPA is on the lower end of the spectrum. It definitely has to be that and the fact that you're out of region. Thanks for the response!
I am! are you a member on the Facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/groups/232152260457552/
University:
Major:
Overall GPA: 3.2
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5
GRE: Q151 V150 A4
Extra-Curric: intramurals, bsu, laso, science learning community etc
Volunteer: about 2000 I was a full time aide
Acceptances: Rutgers
Rejections: Like 8 lol
Major:
Overall GPA: 3.2
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5
GRE: Q151 V150 A4
Extra-Curric: intramurals, bsu, laso, science learning community etc
Volunteer: about 2000 I was a full time aide
Acceptances: Rutgers
Rejections: Like 8 lol
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Yes, the deadline for the deposit was March 18th!
Hi, I haven't heard back from Touro yet, either. I'm also waiting to hear from Arcadia, American International College and Seton Hall.
I'm actually debating between UF and USF as of now!
Where else did you apply if you don't mind me asking?
Anyone currently accepted at U Miami, but on the fence about another school? I'm currently on the waiting list and hoping to get a seat.
Oh okay! Let me know if you have any question about USF's program to help your decision! 🙂
I've heard of lots of people applying to USF with good stats, but getting denied because of a missing requirement. Do you know anything about this?
Final Update!
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)
Interviews: GRU (10/9), Angelo State (11/6), Emory and Henry College (12/4)
Rejections: UNG, GSU, Mercer, Chapman, Hampton, USA
Wait list: GRU
Acceptances: Emory and Henry College (1/19), Angelo State University (4/21)
Attending: Angelo State University!
It was a rather stressful process, but it was so worth. I'll be withdrawing from Emory and Henry College's fall cohort very soon for anyone waiting patiently on their alternate list.
For those of you starting school in the summer... scary how time flies, huh? wOw.
Good luck to everyone else and good luck to next year's applicants. It sucks during but it pays off. Cheers.
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)
Interviews: GRU (10/9), Angelo State (11/6), Emory and Henry College (12/4)
Rejections: UNG, GSU, Mercer, Chapman, Hampton, USA
Wait list: GRU
Acceptances: Emory and Henry College (1/19), Angelo State University (4/21)
Attending: Angelo State University!
It was a rather stressful process, but it was so worth. I'll be withdrawing from Emory and Henry College's fall cohort very soon for anyone waiting patiently on their alternate list.
For those of you starting school in the summer... scary how time flies, huh? wOw.
Good luck to everyone else and good luck to next year's applicants. It sucks during but it pays off. Cheers.
University: Stetson University
Major: Integrative Health Science
Minor: Public Health Studies
Last 60 Credit Hours GPA: ~3.85
Prerequisite GPA: ~3.5
Cumulative GPA: ~3.6
GRE: 155V 159Q 4.0AW
Observation Hours: ~100 in various settings
Applying to UCF, USF, UF, UNF, FGCU, & University of St. Augustine
Any tips or advice for these schools or my stats?
Major: Integrative Health Science
Minor: Public Health Studies
Last 60 Credit Hours GPA: ~3.85
Prerequisite GPA: ~3.5
Cumulative GPA: ~3.6
GRE: 155V 159Q 4.0AW
Observation Hours: ~100 in various settings
Applying to UCF, USF, UF, UNF, FGCU, & University of St. Augustine
Any tips or advice for these schools or my stats?
University: Stetson University
Major: Integrative Health Sciences
Minor: Public Health Studies
Last 60 Credit Hours GPA: ~3.85
Prerequisite GPA: ~3.67
Cumulative GPA: ~3.59
GRE: 155 V, 155 Q, 4.0 AW
Observation Hours: ~200 hours in various settings (SNF, Outpatient, Acute, Neuro)
Extracurriculars: Former D1 athlete, Anatomy and Physiology tutor, Health and Medical Statistics tutor, Club Golf, Community Emergency Response Team
Will also be working in an ALF this summer as a rehab tech.
Applying to UCF, St. Augustine, UF, UNF, FGCU, USF, UNC, and Duke
Looking for some advice for application process and thoughts on my stats? Thanks
Major: Integrative Health Sciences
Minor: Public Health Studies
Last 60 Credit Hours GPA: ~3.85
Prerequisite GPA: ~3.67
Cumulative GPA: ~3.59
GRE: 155 V, 155 Q, 4.0 AW
Observation Hours: ~200 hours in various settings (SNF, Outpatient, Acute, Neuro)
Extracurriculars: Former D1 athlete, Anatomy and Physiology tutor, Health and Medical Statistics tutor, Club Golf, Community Emergency Response Team
Will also be working in an ALF this summer as a rehab tech.
Applying to UCF, St. Augustine, UF, UNF, FGCU, USF, UNC, and Duke
Looking for some advice for application process and thoughts on my stats? Thanks
1) This is kind of late but I actually had about 4 C's (A&P I+II Lectures, Chem I Lecture+Lab) and I got accepted into a program this year!
2) I had no D's. Only C's on my transcript and a C- here and there
3) I attempted to retake classes but only rose a lab grade from a C- to a B.
I think there are a ton of other factors that contribute to a person's acceptance. I did a ton of community service and I think that helped a lot in my application. I had about the same GPA you have so it is possible! Good luck!
University: UCSD
Major: General Biology
Overall GPA: 3.54
PTCAS Pre-req GPA: 3.4
GRE: 148 V, 158 Q, 4.0 AW
Observation Hours: 20 inpatient, 321 various outpatient (orthopedics, neurological, pediatrics, geriatrics, sport)
Extra-Curricular: High school special education assistant, TA for nutrition and metabolic biochemistry, sports clubs supervisor, volunteered at braille center and retirement home (4 years), Global Medical Brigades (2 years), Sorority leadership positions, AVID tutor.
Applied: Arcadia, California State University, Fresno, Creighton, Elon, Franklin Pierce, George Washington, Rutgers, Thomas Jefferson, University of Maryland, University of South Florida, USC, Winston-Salem Sate, Shenandoah University, University of New England
Interviews: Rutgers, Creighton, UNE (declined), Thomas Jefferson, Elon (declined), Shenandoah University (declined), Shenandoah University (decline), UNE (declined)
Waitlists: USF, Fresno
Acceptances: Creighton, Rutgers (Newark), Thomas Jefferson
Rejections: University of Maryland, USC, Winston-Salem State, George Washington, Arcadia
Attending: Creighton University
Major: General Biology
Overall GPA: 3.54
PTCAS Pre-req GPA: 3.4
GRE: 148 V, 158 Q, 4.0 AW
Observation Hours: 20 inpatient, 321 various outpatient (orthopedics, neurological, pediatrics, geriatrics, sport)
Extra-Curricular: High school special education assistant, TA for nutrition and metabolic biochemistry, sports clubs supervisor, volunteered at braille center and retirement home (4 years), Global Medical Brigades (2 years), Sorority leadership positions, AVID tutor.
Applied: Arcadia, California State University, Fresno, Creighton, Elon, Franklin Pierce, George Washington, Rutgers, Thomas Jefferson, University of Maryland, University of South Florida, USC, Winston-Salem Sate, Shenandoah University, University of New England
Interviews: Rutgers, Creighton, UNE (declined), Thomas Jefferson, Elon (declined), Shenandoah University (declined), Shenandoah University (decline), UNE (declined)
Waitlists: USF, Fresno
Acceptances: Creighton, Rutgers (Newark), Thomas Jefferson
Rejections: University of Maryland, USC, Winston-Salem State, George Washington, Arcadia
Attending: Creighton University
University: San Francisco State University
Major: Biology (concentration Physiology, minor Chemistry)
cGPA: 3.56 (lowest grades were C- in ochem 2 and a C+ in chem2, both extenuating circumstances. Includes abnormal and dev psych, death/dying, and a couple grad-level bio courses)
Pre-req GPA: 3.46
GRE: 162 V, 162 Q, 4.5 W (90/83/80 percentile)
Observation: 225 inpatient, 142 outpatient (all in one rehabilitation hospital, various departments)
Other: 3 yr Primary research + mentoring (includes middle author paper, grants, symposiums, etc), Community leadership (4 years) Computer Repair/Medical Scribe work experience. Took a year off before applying, in all going to start DPT classes after being out of a major uni program for nearly 4 years.
Applied: Samuel Merritt, St. Ambrose, UCalifornia San Fran/San Fran State U, UNevada Las Vegas, U Pittsburgh, U Washington, West Coast U
Interviews: All but Pittsburgh/Washington (no-interview schools)
Waitlists: All but Washington (rejected) and WCU, initial position 30 to 70
Rejections: Washington
Acceptances/attending: WCU
In all, 11 applications (including last year) and 10 effective rejections. Pretty humbling, but a buddy of mine also tried 2 years to get into grad school and was rejected 7 out of 8 times - and now works at an R1 uni. Gonna make it count >:3
Major: Biology (concentration Physiology, minor Chemistry)
cGPA: 3.56 (lowest grades were C- in ochem 2 and a C+ in chem2, both extenuating circumstances. Includes abnormal and dev psych, death/dying, and a couple grad-level bio courses)
Pre-req GPA: 3.46
GRE: 162 V, 162 Q, 4.5 W (90/83/80 percentile)
Observation: 225 inpatient, 142 outpatient (all in one rehabilitation hospital, various departments)
Other: 3 yr Primary research + mentoring (includes middle author paper, grants, symposiums, etc), Community leadership (4 years) Computer Repair/Medical Scribe work experience. Took a year off before applying, in all going to start DPT classes after being out of a major uni program for nearly 4 years.
Applied: Samuel Merritt, St. Ambrose, UCalifornia San Fran/San Fran State U, UNevada Las Vegas, U Pittsburgh, U Washington, West Coast U
Interviews: All but Pittsburgh/Washington (no-interview schools)
Waitlists: All but Washington (rejected) and WCU, initial position 30 to 70
Rejections: Washington
Acceptances/attending: WCU
In all, 11 applications (including last year) and 10 effective rejections. Pretty humbling, but a buddy of mine also tried 2 years to get into grad school and was rejected 7 out of 8 times - and now works at an R1 uni. Gonna make it count >:3
I applied to 3 schools in TX- UNTHSC, TWU and UTMB
I was waitlisted at all of them!
Looks like Florida wants me more than Texas haha
What factors are you mostly looking at for USF and UF?
Yeah that happens a lot. But thats the same for every program. Each school wants their own set of required classes, volunteer hours, etc. and if you didn't take a certain class or didn't get the required grade in that class, they don't accept your application.
I have never visited the schools before, I am trying to attend the open houses before I make a decision.
I know USF and UF have great programs! So I guess it will just come down to personal preference such as location/living areas.
Does anyone know how many people have been taken off the wait list at Indiana University Purdue University in Indianapolis? This school is my original alma mater, but I guess I am their subpar pick. :/ School does not start for them till August, but I went from #32 to #19 to now higher than that. Thoughts anyone?
Just got an interview at TJU. Did anyone else get one? Anyone know what the interview process is like?
Katelly, thanks for sharing your stats!
I have a couple of questions, why do you think the letters of recommendation was one of the strongest components of your application?
were you able to read your recommendations before you put it in PTCAS application online?
How many LOR have you obtained?
Thanks for your help in advance
I'm trying to figure out how you got rejected from so many places when your stats are so good...
Interviewed in January and got waitlisted. It's a group (3 applicants) interview with 2 admissions faculty followed by a tour of the campus.
With USF people see minimum of 3.2 prerequisites and believe they meet the requirements, But they don't realize you can not have a single C in any class. It states you need a 3.2-4.0 in every class, as well as your overall GPA. If you school does -/+ system, that also means you can not have a B-. That's why so many people waste their money for this school and then are unsure why it says that they don't meet the requirements.
I received a phone call on Sunday evening from Sage College offering me a spot in their program. I've turned it down since I'm already attending NYMC. I guess they have a kind of waitlist that they don't inform students about because I was under the assumption I was rejected. Spots opened up after students from their 3+3 program didn't get the needed grades for this semester.
I spoke to someone at USF today and they said that all that mattered was the 3 GPA's they look at to be above 3.2.
I'm not sure if they changed it but according to why my application was not even given the chance to be looked at this year was because of a GPA that was not one of those 3. I took some DPT graduate courses during undergrad and got a C in one, which taking it as an undergrad means you get a B in the class according to my universities GPA calculations. Unfortunately PTCAS views it differently and calculates the C grade. Anyways I have a 3.7 overall, 3.62 science and math, way above 3.2 under every section except one where I have a 3.14 (this is only one section, not one of the main sections) and this made my application thrown out. So go to your PTCAS -> go to GPA calculations -> and next to every course there is a GPA calculation. All of those are supposed to be above a 3.2 according to why my Application wouldn't be reviewed. Hopefully they changed it though because a lot of people have complained about why they have been receiving that email when they met the main minimum criteria. [hopefully that little rant made sense and you can figure out where to look if applying to USF the next cycle.]
It made perfect sense. Lol. That's crazy if they still do that. I'm hoping the person I talked to was right. All my GPA's are above 3.2, but I did get a C freshman year so it worries me a little.
Just check and see if all your GPAs when calculated are above a 3.2, mine wasn't just because I didn't have any other A&P courses in the "other" category to raise it because my A&P classes were in A&P Biology section. I was just mad I wasted my money and their minimum requirements are either not clear enough or they tossed my application for no reason because I had been talking to an admissions person from there since I started undergraduate. I did change my mind of wanting to go there luckily but still, I did spend the money on the application before I started realized this and would've appreciated the chance to have my application reviewed. Best of luck though!!!!
Yeah I know what you mean! Are you in a program now?
I had 4 LORs. I read one of them. I had to really hassle my boss to get around to writing it, but when he finally did he called me into his office and wrote it right there in front of me. He had me direct him about important points to make. The other two were from PTs, one who turned out to be a good friend of mine and the other who gave me a lot of really positive feedback about my future as a PT. She was really encouraging and really appreciated all the questions I asked when I was shadowing her. The last one was from my anatomy professor who is a great teacher. I took his class because I heard he was the best and most personable anatomy professor at my school. I also took the summer session of A&P 1 so he really got to know me more than he would have during a normal semester.
I also felt like my GPA was pretty weak going into all this. I did have a year of straight As in pre-reqs to add to my application by the time it was all said and done which definitely helped but ASU didn't know that when they rejected me, and UM didn't really care.
After speaking with UM they said the biggest thing I could do to improve my application would be to retake the prereqs that I had Bs in from undergrad. Chem and stats. I was ready to do that this year before I got accepted at ISU.
