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

[prept0409]

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When did you interview/hear back from Drexel??

Interviewed on 9/15, accepted on 10/12. My application was submitted in early August.

 

[PTstudent221]

How long ago did Mount St. Joseph send out interview invitations?

I got an email october 2ed

 

[crys_dpt]

Wow I’ve been following this thread for over a year. Crazy to be at this point...

University: Cal State University Long Beach
Major: Kinesiology- Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.67
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.6-3.8
GRE: 1st- 148V 156Q 4.0AW
2nd- 153V 157Q 3.5AW

Extra-Curricular: Delta Gamma Fraternity(Director of Activities, Vice President of Foundation), Internship in Ireland (2 months), Veterans Affairs Volunteer in Blind Rehab Center (and founder of program), Blind Children Center Volunteer, Muscle Research Lab Assistant, LA Kings Hockey Team Exercise Tester/Researcher, private skills coach for soccer goalkeepers, Assistant Coach for Poway Soccer Club Clinics, Front Desk at Rush Cycle (indoor cycling), Player on indoor adult soccer team

Observation: over 2,000 hours at outpatient clinic (volunteered for a few months, worked as aide for ~2.5 years), 37 hours inpatient at VA hospital, 37 outpatient at VA hospital, 15 hours pelvic floor therapy

LOR: Exercise Physiology professor, PT (director at my work), DPT (Pelvic Floor Specialist that I shadowed) DPT (close friend and mentor)

E-submitted: 9/27
Verified by PTCAS: 10/03

Applied: Northern Arizona University, UCSF/SFSU, Sacramento State, Northwestern, University of Colorado, Pacific University
still applying to: Regis University, University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, Simmons University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Long Island University, Chapman (maybe: NYU, University of Minnesota Minneapolis)

Interviews:

Acceptances: Northwestern!!

Rejections:

 

[ejg1995]

UPDATE

University: University of Vermont
Majors: Italian Studies (BA) & Exercise and Movement Science (BS) '18
Overall GPA: 3.55 (3.89 from Junior year on)
Prereq: 3.41-3.57
GRE: 159V, 161Q, 5.5W

Volunteer: 200 observation hours in 2 suburban outpatient clinics (~130), 1 rural outpatient (~30), 1 rural hospital (~30), and 1 city nursing home (~10).

Extracurricular: UVM prept club founder and first president, 2 year rugby team treasurer (~60k in assets managed), 2 year rugby captain, working for Delta Air Lines planning and verifying flight payloads, fluent in Italian, competent in Spanish, 4 year rugby player, worked at Subway for 7 years.

LOR: Italian Professor, Outpatient PT, Outpatient PT, Subway Manager

Submitted application on 8/13 to: Creighton University, Washington University in St Louis, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Jamestown, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, University of Vermont, College of St Scholastica, Idaho State, Northern Arizona University.

Interviews: Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (9/29), Creighton University (10/27)
Rejections:
Acceptances: Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (10/2), Washington University in St Louis (10/10)

Attending:Washington University in St Louis

So glad to be done with the application cycle! Best of luck to all else out there!

Btw a little pro tip that helped me: get a job at an airline before you apply to PT school. Pretty much every airline lets you fly for free on any of their flights (space permitting, of course) and then you can visit or interview at your schools for next to nothing. I work for Delta and my RMU interview cost $80 total

Congrats on getting into Washington University in St. Louis! How long did it take for you to hear from them after your review date? They set mine for next Thursday so I'm trying to figure out how long I will be anxious waiting to hear!!

 

[IL2021]

University: University of Iowa
Major: Human Physiology (major), Spanish (minor), Psychology (minor)
Overall GPA: 3.44
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3
GRE: 158 Q, 152 V, 4.0 W

Extra-Curricular:
- Kappa Kappa Gamma: Education Chair, Marshal Chair, Standards Committee, Leadership convention chapter representative
- University of Iowa Dance Marathon: participant, family representative
- Pre-PT club

Volunteer:
- 90 hours at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic in Center for Disabilities and Development
- 120 observation hours in a variety of settings: pediatric clinic, sports medicine clinic, hospital inpatient, and nursing home.

LOR: 2 PT, 1 professor, 1 employer/supervisor

Applied: Bellarmine, Creighton, Des Moines University, Duke, George Washington University, Governors State University, MUSC, Midwestern - Downers Grove, Rosalind Franklin, UIC, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Wash U St. Louis
- Application verified on 9/25

Acceptances: Governors State University

Waitlist: Creighton, Wash U St. Louis, MUSC, Des Moines University, Midwestern

Rejections: University of Nebraska Medical Center, UIC, Rosalind Franklin

Interviews: George Washington (11/11), Des Moines University (12/15), Bellarmine (2/9), Midwestern (3/7)

 

[kfpt2]

University: University of Pittsburgh
Major: Rehabilitation Science
Overall GPA: 3.82
Pre-Req GPA: 3.77-3.80, depends on school.
GRE: 156 V, 154 Q, 4.0 AW

Observation Hours: 600+ outpatient, 50 hospital, 30 home care

LOR: 1 PT, 2 professors in major, 1 volunteer supervisor

Applied: Drexel, UMES, High Point, GWU, Seton Hall, Chatham, Pitt, Arcadia, Duquesne, LIU

Acceptances: UMES, Drexel (scholarship)
Interview Offers: UMES, Drexel, High Point, GWU, Chatham
Rejections: N/A

ts

Congrats on Drexel, I also was accepted!

 

[mlb_25]

Congrats on getting into Washington University in St. Louis! How long did it take for you to hear from them after your review date? They set mine for next Thursday so I'm trying to figure out how long I will be anxious waiting to hear!!

And I am curious how long after you applied did they set a review date? I just applied a few days ago.

 

[DPTforMeVT]

Congrats on getting into Washington University in St. Louis! How long did it take for you to hear from them after your review date? They set mine for next Thursday so I'm trying to figure out how long I will be anxious waiting to hear!!

They say they will email within 48 hours of the date. To that effect, I received a call some time around 7 PM (6 central, I live in VT so different time) from the program director letting me know. The detailed email came I want to say about 24 hours after that. Thank you for the congrats and best of luck to you!!

 

[ejg1995]

And I am curious how long after you applied did they set a review date? I just applied a few days ago.

I submitted my applications about 8/27 and received the email setting the date on 9/22 - so about a 2 month process for me overall.

 

[KI175]

University: California State University, Long Beach
Major: Kinesiology- Fitness
Overall GPA: 3.83
Prereq: 3.65-3.8
GRE: 155 V, 150 Q, 4.0 Writing

Honors/Certifications: Magna Cum Laude, Certified Personal Trainer, CPR/First Aid
Work Experience/Extra-curricular: Community college anatomy tutor, 24 Hour Fitness personal trainer, Belmont athletic club intern, front-desk gym staff, restaurant server, active member/leadership position in AACF, 1000+ hours youth ministry leader
Observation Hours: 477 Outpatient clinic
LOR: 1 PT, 2 Professors, 1 Employer

Applying: CSUN (10/1), CSULB (10/1), USC, APU '19, Columbia (10/22)
Interviews: APU (3/14)
Rejections: Columbia, CSULB
Waitlist: CSUN #86, USC
Acceptances:

 

[btg_dpt21]

Update!!

University: West Chester University of PA
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.6
Pre-Req GPA: 3.5
GRE: 153 V, 150 Q, 5.0 AW

LOR: 1 sports PT, 1 orthopedic PT, 1 professor in major/advisor

Applied: Temple, Drexel, Widener, Delaware, Old Dominion, High Point, UNC Chapel Hill, Duke, Boston University, Chapman
Acceptances: High Point (11/15), Widener (12/20)
Interview Offers: High Point (10/27), Widener (11/17), Drexel (12/1)
Rejections:

 

[mlb_25]

I submitted my applications about 8/27 and received the email setting the date on 9/22 - so about a 2 month process for me overall.

Thanks. Best of luck to you this week!

 

[dpt216]

University: University of Florida
Major: Economics
Overall GPA: 3.59
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6-3.85 depending on the program
GRE: 158V, 159Q, 4.5W
LOR: 1 PT, 1 professor, 1 healthcare professional
Extra-curriculars: Intramural Tennis, Gardening Club, Sorority, Hospital Volunteering
Honors: Dean's List, President's List, Sorority Academic Award, Economics Honor Society, Academic Honor Society
Observation Hours: 170 total; 102 inpatient geriatric, 68 outpatient orthopedic and pediatric
Applied: Lynchburg, UNF, UCF, Marymount, UNE, URI, Duke, South Carolina, South Alabama
Acceptances:
Rejections:
Interviews: UCF (11/17)

 

[rundrewrun]

Update!
University: University of Nevada, Reno
Major: Community Health Science
Overall GPA: 3.46
Pre-Req GPA: 3.92-3.76 depending on school
GRE: : 152V 152Q 4AW


Extra-Curricular: T.A for Kinesiology Course, Volunteer at hospital(300hrs), Volunteer at Adult Day care center(130hrs)
Honors: Dean's List multiple occasions
Certifications: CPR & AED

Observation: 70hrs Acute impatient setting(Neuro, Trauma ICU, Ortho, Cardio/Pulmonary), Outpatient Sports& Occupational 46hrs, Wellness and Prevention Outpatient 90 hours
Letters of Recommendation: 2 PT's (one from the outpatient setting, one from the acute care setting), Head of Nevada Epidemiology Department/Professor, Volunteer coordinator/supervisor.

Applying to: Rutgers North, UNLV, Widener, U of Utah, Rocky mountain Univ., New York Medical College, NOVA, Northeastern,Missouri State, Bradley, Emory, U of Mami, Montana, Alvenia, Cambell ,MGH, and George Washington.

Acceptances: Missouri State University 10/23, Rocky Mountain(waitlisted)

Rejections: Campbell

Interviews: Missouri State(10/21), Rocky Mountain U.(10/13), New York Medical College(10/27), Widener(11/17)

rundrewrun, Oct 6, 2017

 

[mmm6246]

University: Penn State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.84
Pre-Req GPA: 3.77
GRE: : 160V 153Q 4.5 AW


Extra-Curricular: Executive Board for my Organization, Penn State THON, T.A for Anatomy Course, Full-time internship with a local Fitness/Workout business, Worked part-time in undergraduate admissions
Honors: Dean's List Every Semester
Certifications: CPR/AED, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification

Observation: 1000+ Outpatient, 15+ Inpatient (nursing home)
Letters of Recommendation: 2 PT's, 1 Kinesiology Anatomy Professor
Applying to: Gannon, Thomas Jefferson, Drexel, University of Pittsburgh, Arcadia, Chatham

Interviews: Drexel (9/29), Thomas Jefferson (10/5), Chatham (11/11)

Acceptances: Gannon (9/29), Thomas Jefferson (10/17), Drexel with Scholarship (10/19)
Rejections: N/A

 

[MADMV3]

[UPDATE]

University: University of Maryland - College Park
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.34 (calculated by PTCAS)
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.4 (depending on program taking highest grade).
GRE: 149 Verbal, 150 Quant, 5.0 Writing

Observation Hours:

• 217 hours of outpatient (2 different settings).
• 43 hours of inpatient (1 setting).
• Currently working an inpatient setting as a rehab aide full-time.

Extra-Curricular:
Founder/President/Senior advisor of Liberty in North Korea Rescue Team, four years of intramural sports, Korean Campus Ministry, guitar teacher, member/eboard of a professional fraternity, and secretary of habitat for humanity.

Volunteer:
Undergraduate learning assistant for biology, Praise team member, counselor, and mentor at my church, volunteer at a retirement living center, clinician at the children developmental clinic, and vacation bible school game leader/praise team leader/group leader.

Employment:
Rehabilitation assistant for an inpatient hospital, resident assistant at the University of Maryland, barista/kitchen staff at Kung Fu Tea, and weight/fitness staff and university’s gym.

Letter of Recommendations:
2 from PT’s, 1 from professor, and 1 from pastor.

Applying to:
Elon University, George Washington University, Marymount University, MCPHS University, Shenandoah University, Temple University, University of Maryland - Baltimore, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore, University of New England, New York Medical College, and High Point University.

Already applied to:
Elon University, Marymount University, Shenandoah University, UMD - Baltimore, UMD - Eastern Shore, and University of New England.

Interviews: Marymount University (12/2)

Denied: N/A

Accepted: N/A

 

[prept0409]

ts

Congrats on Drexel, I also was accepted!

Congratulations!!!! Will you be attending?

 

[BabeRuthless]

West Virginia University
Major: Exercise Physiology
Aquatics Emphasis
Cum GPA: 3.489
Pre-Req GPA: 3.53
GRE: 145Q 147V 3.0W

Extra-Curricular: EXPH Club Board all 4 years, worked as a waitress all 4 years, Intern in Human Performance Lab, TA for Honors class, WVU School of Medicine Ambassador, Honors College all 4 years.

Volunteer: 125 in 1 year, Presidential Honors Award.

Observation Hours: 220 in various settings

LoR's: 2 Pts, 1 Advisor, and Aquatics director

Applied To: WVU (ED)

Acceptances: WVU

Just wondering, about how long after submission did it take for you to hear back from WVU?

 

[Wolfpack09]

Just wondering, about how long after submission did it take for you to hear back from WVU?

Wondering the same thing. Did you apply ED?

 

[PSUgirltd]

**UPDATE**

This is my second cycle applying as I did not receive admission last year. I have been working as a rehab aide for the past year, along with retaking multiple science prerequisite courses. I also put in a lot more time and effort into my essays and supplemental questions to reflect all the progress I have made!

University: Penn State University
Major: Kinesiology-Movement Science
Overall GPA: 3.50
Pre-Req GPA: 3.39
GRE: Verbal-149, Quant-150, Writing-4.0

E-Submit: 09/07/2017
Verified: 09/08/2017

Observation Hours: outpatient-rehab aide: 1000 hrs, outpatient-volunteer: 240 hrs, inpatient-volunteer: 21 hrs
Extracurriculars: Presented research at Penn State Undergraduate Research Exhibition, Internships at Penn State's Center for Fitness and Wellness, CryoZone Whole Body Therapy, & FMC Corporation-Health and Nutrition Division, Kinesiology Club member, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority member
Honors: Dean's List, Health and Human Development Honor Society
Certifications: Adult CPR/AED, First Aid

LORs: 3 PTs (each from different facilities of employment/volunteer), 1 Kinesiology professor

Applying to: Temple University, Drexel University, Thomas Jefferson University, Widener University, Rutgers University-Newark (North), Rutgers University-Blackwood (South), Seton Hall University, Marymount University, New York University, Long Island University-Brooklyn, New York Institute of Technology

Interviews: Temple University (11/10), Rutgers-Blackwood (11/10), Rutgers-Newark (11/17), Marymount University (12/2)

Acceptances: TBD

Rejections: TBD

 

[hopefuldpt1234]

**UPDATE**
Interviews: Rutgers-Newark (11/17), Temple University (11/10), Marymount University (12/2)

Acceptances: TBD

Rejections: TBD

Good luck with the interviews! Can I ask when you heard from Temple and when you submitted that application? Out stats are very similar and I just applied there as well 🙂

 

[PSUgirltd]

Good luck with the interviews! Can I ask when you heard from Temple and when you submitted that application? Out stats are very similar and I just applied there as well 🙂

Thank you! I submitted my app on 9/7, it was verified on 9/8, and I heard from Temple on 10/6. My interview is on 11/10, and I know that there is one more interview session in December so you still have time!

 

[mdc92]

Interview Update: Received an interview invitation this afternoon. Apps have been verified everywhere else.

UPDATE: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

Major- English
Cum GPA- 3.6 (my calculated. Hopefully PTCAS is similar).
GRE- 162 V 148 Q 5.0 AW
Observation- 120 Total: 30 Outpatient, 30 Acute, 30 Skilled Nursing, 30 Private Practice/Sports Performance
Extra Curricular- AmeriCorps Energy Express Mentor, School teacher for 5 years, Sigma Tau Delta International Literary Conference Published Author, Save Our Strays Animal Shelter Volunteer, Lifeguard for 3 years.

Applying to: WVU, Marshall, Wheeling Jesuit, Chatham, Hampton, Youngstown, Murphy Deming/Mary Baldwin
Interview(s): Murphy Deming (10/27)

Any advice going into my first interview?

Hi there! Quick question. When did you apply to Murphy Deming?

 

[mdc92]

Major: Biological Health Science
Minor: Biomedical Physics
Overall GPA: 3.57
Upper Level GPA: 3.63
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.50
GRE: 154Q 154V 4.0W

Extra-Curricular: Employment and Undergraduate Research in PT.

Volunteer: 100+ hours assisting at a local hospital.

Observation Hours: ~400 in inpatient, outpatient, and home health.

LoR's: Chem Teacher/Chair of Physical Sciences at Community College, PT Research Professor, 2x PT's.

Applied To: FGCU, FIU, NSU, UCF, UF, UM, UNF, USF, USA, GU

Acceptances: NSU

Rejections:

Interviews:

Hi there! Congratulations on your acceptance to NSU! When did you apply if you don’t mind me asking? I was thinking of applying by the end of this month but don’t know if it’s too late by now. I know last year when I applied it required 3 essays (for their supplemental application) on top of the PTCAS essay. Is it like that this year for their supplemental application? Any feedback would be appreciated!

 

[Wolfpack09]

Major- English
Cum GPA- 3.6 (my calculated. Hopefully PTCAS is similar).
GRE- 162 V 148 Q 5.0 AW
Observation- 120 Total: 30 Outpatient, 30 Acute, 30 Skilled Nursing, 30 Private Practice/Sports Performance
Extra Curricular- AmeriCorps Energy Express Mentor, School teacher for 5 years, Sigma Tau Delta International Literary Conference Published Author, Save Our Strays Animal Shelter Volunteer, Lifeguard for 3 years.

Applying to: WVU, Marshall, Wheeling Jesuit, Chatham, Hampton, Youngstown, Murphy Deming/Mary Baldwin
Interview(s): Murphy Deming (10/27), Wheeling Jesuit (1/26), Chatham (11/11)

Got an invite to interview at Chatham last night.

Hi there! Quick question. When did you apply to Murphy Deming?

I believe it was September 20th. Did you apply as well?

 

[merg65]

Does anyone know anything about Drexel's class? I interviewed in the beginning of October and haven't heard anything. Just wanted to know if it was full or if you haven't received an acceptance by now if you won't.

 

[merg65]

University: Penn State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.84
Pre-Req GPA: 3.77
GRE: : 160V 153Q 4.5 AW


Extra-Curricular: Executive Board for my Organization, Penn State THON, T.A for Anatomy Course, Full-time internship with a local Fitness/Workout business, Worked part-time in undergraduate admissions
Honors: Dean's List Every Semester
Certifications: CPR/AED, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification

Observation: 1000+ Outpatient, 15+ Inpatient (nursing home)
Letters of Recommendation: 2 PT's, 1 Kinesiology Anatomy Professor
Applying to: Gannon, Thomas Jefferson, Drexel, University of Pittsburgh, Arcadia, Chatham

Interviews: Drexel (9/29), Thomas Jefferson (10/5), Chatham (11/11)

Acceptances: Gannon (9/29), Thomas Jefferson (10/17), Drexel with Scholarship (10/19)
Rejections: N/A

Do you know anything about Drexel? like if the class is full? I interviewed a week later than you and haven't heard anything

 

[kfpt2]

Congratulations!!!! Will you be attending?

I am not sure yet, I am still waiting to hear back from some other schools I interviewed at and have some more interviews lined up in Nov. Then I will decide! How about you?

 

[kfpt2]

Do you know anything about Drexel? like if the class is full? I interviewed a week later than you and haven't heard anything

No, I emailed them after I was accepted and asked how quickly the class fills up. They said they had only sent out a few acceptances so far and usually the class is not totally set until February! Hope you get in!

 

[biochempt_2018]

Congrats on getting into Washington University in St. Louis! How long did it take for you to hear from them after your review date? They set mine for next Thursday so I'm trying to figure out how long I will be anxious waiting to hear!!

Did you every hear anything from WashU?

 

[DPTclassof2021]

University: University of South Carolina
Major: Athletic Training
Overall GPA: 3.68
Pre-Req GPA: 3.48
GRE: 145 V, 150 Q, 3.5 A / 144 V, 151 Q 4.0 A

Applications were completed mid-September

Observation: 197 outpatient (2 separate locations), 2,400 outpatient (PT Aide/ATC), 40 inpatient/skilled nursing
Extra-Curric/Volunteer: Township Day, Cheerleading Camp, Governor's Half Marathon, Teaching Assistant, 6 various collegiate sports and high schools for clinical sites (AT major)

Applied: Drexel, U Indy, Stockton, Emory, U Miami, NYIT, Pacific University, UF, U Sciences, Western Univ of Health Sciences, MUSC, USF, American International College, FGCU, Nova Southeastern - FL, Nova Southeastern - Tampa, Seton Hall, UNE, FIU

Interviews: Nova Southeastern - Tampa (10/18), UNE (11/4), NYIT (11/11), U Sciences (12/6)

Waitlist: UNE (declined), NYIT (declined), Stockton (declined)

Acceptances: Nova Southeastern - Tampa (declined), U Sciences with scholarship!

Rejections: U Indy, Drexel

How did you get scholarship? Just curious lol If you can let me know I would greatly appreciate it! thanks!

 

[DPTclassof2021]

University: Springfield College (MA)
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.66
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
GRE: Verbal: 160, Quantitative: 150, Writing: 3.5

Extra-Curriculars: Missions Trips (Haiti, Nicaragua), Exercise Science Club, Community Outreach Events, Varsity Football, Olympic Weightlifting, Be The Match Foundation

Volunteer: TBI, Amputee, Out & In-patient, Acute (40hrs), Outpatient Orthopedic (162hrs), Weisman Children's Hospital Pediatric (40hrs). 242 TOTAL

References: 2 Professors in major, 2 Physical therapists.

Applying: Northeastern, U of Miami, Belmont, Delaware, FIU, MGH, Temple, Boston U

PTCAS submitted: 7/18
PTCAS verified: 7/25

Anyone applying to any of these schools, let me know!

Where did you end up getting accepted? lol

 

[mdc92]

Major- English
Cum GPA- 3.6 (my calculated. Hopefully PTCAS is similar).
GRE- 162 V 148 Q 5.0 AW
Observation- 120 Total: 30 Outpatient, 30 Acute, 30 Skilled Nursing, 30 Private Practice/Sports Performance
Extra Curricular- AmeriCorps Energy Express Mentor, School teacher for 5 years, Sigma Tau Delta International Literary Conference Published Author, Save Our Strays Animal Shelter Volunteer, Lifeguard for 3 years.

Applying to: WVU, Marshall, Wheeling Jesuit, Chatham, Hampton, Youngstown, Murphy Deming/Mary Baldwin
Interview(s): Murphy Deming (10/27), Wheeling Jesuit (1/26), Chatham (11/11)

Got an invite to interview at Chatham last night.



I believe it was September 20th. Did you apply as well?

Yes, I did. I could have applied in Aug., but I was waiting to retake my GRE scores (didn't go well again, ugh) and I live in FL. I applied on October 20th and actually received an email yesterday inviting me for an interview on Nov 10. 🙂 If you don't mind, may you provide me some feedback on the interview process? I really would like to go, but I am not sure how high my chances are...

 

[KDifilippo]

Hi guys!

I am studying Kinesiology, Pre-pt here at James Madison University and would love some insight on my chances for PT school. Here are my stats!

Undergrad: James Madison
Degree: Kinesiology
Year: Senior
Overall GPA: 3.21
Pre-reqs: ~3.3/3.4 depending on school

Anatomy:B (retake grade)
Physiology:A (retake grade)
Sociology: A
Abnormal Psych: A
Regular Psych: B+
General bio 1: A-
General bio 2: B+
Gen Chem 1: C+, B (lab)
Gen Chem 2: B, B (lab)
Medical term: A
Physics 1+2: Community college
Stats: A

Hours: 200 outpatient, getting hours in other areas once i am on break
GRE: not taken yet
Schools interested in: Rutgers Newark, Rutgers Blackwood, Stockton, St. Augustine (affiliation w/ my school), University of Health Sciences, URI etc...

 

[rundrewrun]

Hi guys!

I am studying Kinesiology, Pre-pt here at James Madison University and would love some insight on my chances for PT school. Here are my stats!

Undergrad: James Madison
Degree: Kinesiology
Year: Senior
Overall GPA: 3.21
Pre-reqs: ~3.3/3.4 depending on school

Anatomy:B (retake grade)
Physiology:A (retake grade)
Sociology: A
Abnormal Psych: A
Regular Psych: B+
General bio 1: A-
General bio 2: B+
Gen Chem 1: C+, B (lab)
Gen Chem 2: B, B (lab)
Medical term: A
Physics 1+2: CC
Stats: A

Hours: 200 outpatient, getting hours in other areas once i am on break
GRE: not taken yet
Schools interested in: Rutgers Newark, Rutgers Blackwood, Stockton, St. Augustine (affiliation w/ my school), University of Health Sciences, URI etc...

I would try an limit the preGPA to no more than one C. Physics while not as relevant in the PT field as many of the other classes is sorta of a "weening out" course for schools when they look at applicants, other than that you should be fine. Just research the schools to see if you are around the average GPAs and score well on your GRE.

 

[KDifilippo]

Oh sorry, i meant Community College for physics not 2 C's.. But thanks for your reply!

 

[ejg1995]

Did you every hear anything from WashU?

Yes, I was accepted!

 

[futuredptt]

**UPDATE** 🙂!
Undergrad: University of Florida
Major: Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: 3.60-3.85 (depending on school)
Last 60 credits: 3.79
GRE: Verbal: 150, Quantitative: 158, Writing: 4.5
Hours: 700+ multiple settings
Rec Letters: 2 from PTs, 1 from Professor, 1 from supervisor/co-director

Applied: UF, Emory, UCF, FIU
Interviews: UCF, Emory
Acceptances: UCF
Rejections: N/A

 

[dpt216]

*UPDATE* A new interview invite 🙂

Undergrad: University of Florida
Major: Economics
Overall GPA: 3.59
Pre-Req GPA: 3.6-3.85 depending on the program
GRE: 158V, 159Q, 4.5W
LOR: 1 PT, 1 professor, 1 healthcare professional
Extra-curriculars: Intramural Tennis, Gardening Club, Sorority, Hospital Volunteering
Honors: Cum Laude, Dean's List, President's List, Sorority Academic Award, Economics Honor Society, Academic Honor Society
Observation Hours: 170 total; 102 inpatient geriatric, 68 outpatient orthopedic and pediatric
Applied: Lynchburg, UNF, UCF, Marymount, UNE, URI, Duke, South Carolina
Acceptances:
Rejections:
Interviews: UCF (11/17), UNF (tbd)

 

[maurerpower7]

UPDATE: Interviews

University: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Major: Athletic Training
Overall GPA: 3.66
Pre-Req GPA: 3.15
GRE: V: 156, Q: 152, AW: 4.5
Observation Hours: 400 across two settings. I also have 1200 hands on athletic training clinical experience hours (I realize this doesn't count)

Extra-Curric: Anatomy lab tutor, undergraduate research on the Lower Extremity Functional Test, student senator rep to state organization, internship with the Green Bay Packers, internship with Athletes in Action, Pre-PT club, church volunteer, guest services co-worker at Kwik Trip.

Applying: Midwestern University-Glendale, UW-Madison, Hampton University, Rosalind Franklin, University of New England, Creighton University, Concordia University - St. Paul, Franklin Pierce University (AZ & NH), MGH IHP, USA - Austin

Interviews: CSP (11/17), Rosalind Franklin (11/18)

Rejections:

Acceptances:

 

[hopefuldpt1234]

UPDATE: Interviews

Interviews: CSP (11/17), Rosalind Franklin (11/18)

Rejections:

Acceptances:

Good luck with your interviews! When did you finish all the materials for CSP? And how long after did you receive your interview invitation? Thanks in advance!

 

[utahpt1]

UPDATE: Interviews

University: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Major: Athletic Training
Overall GPA: 3.66
Pre-Req GPA: 3.15
GRE: V: 156, Q: 152, AW: 4.5
Observation Hours: 400 across two settings. I also have 1200 hands on athletic training clinical experience hours (I realize this doesn't count)

Extra-Curric: Anatomy lab tutor, undergraduate research on the Lower Extremity Functional Test, student senator rep to state organization, internship with the Green Bay Packers, internship with Athletes in Action, Pre-PT club, church volunteer, guest services co-worker at Kwik Trip.

Applying: Midwestern University-Glendale, UW-Madison, Hampton University, Rosalind Franklin, University of New England, Creighton University, Concordia University - St. Paul, Franklin Pierce University (AZ & NH), MGH IHP, USA - Austin

Interviews: CSP (11/17), Rosalind Franklin (11/18)

Rejections:

Acceptances:

Ill be there on the 18th at Rosalind!

 

[Affv]

Rehabilitation Science
CGPA: 3.3
Pre-req 3.2-3.4 depending on school
GRE: 157V 153Q 3.5V
Observation Hours: 800 out-pt rehab aide, 50 VA hospital, 5 Sports Medicine
Extra-Curric: US Navy 4 Years Enlisted, tutoring, neuromuscular research lab - intern

Applied: UNE, Temple, NYIT, NYMC, MCPHS, GW, Thomas Jefferson, UM-B, Stony Brook, D'Youville
Interviews: MCPHS (10/18), Temple (11/10), NYIT (12/1)
Rejections: Thomas Jefferson, UM-B
Acceptances: None Yet

 

[PTstudent221]

Just got an invite for Rosalind Franklin for the 11/18 interview!! 🙂 does anyone have any advice for them? I know some people like the MMI format they do and some do not!

 

[maurerpower7]

Good luck with your interviews! When did you finish all the materials for CSP? And how long after did you receive your interview invitation? Thanks in advance!

I applied in August and just received the invite yesterday.

 

[PSUgirltd]

**INTERVIEW UPDATE**

University: Penn State University
Major: Kinesiology-Movement Science
Overall GPA: 3.50
Pre-Req GPA: 3.39
GRE: Verbal-149, Quant-150, Writing-4.0

E-Submit: 09/07/2017
Verified: 09/08/2017

Observation Hours: outpatient-rehab aide: 1000 hrs, outpatient-volunteer: 240 hrs, inpatient-volunteer: 21 hrs
Extracurriculars: Presented research at Penn State Undergraduate Research Exhibition, Internships at Penn State's Center for Fitness and Wellness, CryoZone Whole Body Therapy, & FMC Corporation-Health and Nutrition Division, Kinesiology Club member, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority member
Honors: Dean's List, Health and Human Development Honor Society
Certifications: Adult CPR/AED, First Aid

LORs: 3 PTs (each from different facilities of employment/volunteer), 1 Kinesiology professor

Applying to: Temple University, Drexel University, Thomas Jefferson University, Widener University, Rutgers University-Newark (North), Rutgers University-Blackwood (South), Seton Hall University, Marymount University, New York University, Long Island University-Brooklyn, New York Institute of Technology

Interviews: Temple University (11/10), Rutgers-Newark (11/17), NYIT (12/1-cancelled), Marymount University (12/2), Rutgers-Blackwood (12/7)
Acceptances: TBD
Rejections: TBD

 

[hopeful_deacon_dpt]

First Acceptance!!

University: Wake Forest University
Major: Health and Exercise Science (with Psychology minor)
Overall GPA: 3.54
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.4 depending on the program
GRE: 155V 156Q 5.0AW

Extra-Curricular: varsity cheerleader (freshman and sophomore year), tour guide all four years, annual committee member for dance marathon for cancer research, various leadership positions within sorority, worked as a PT tech over the summer

Honors: HES Honors student (includes being a research assistant for a clinical research study and writing an honors thesis), Dean's List 3 out of the past 6 semesters with 2 being both semesters of Junior year

Observation: 260 hours (190 outpatient orthopedics, 70 SNF/Extended-care facility)

Letters of Recommendation: HES professor/academic advisor/HES Honors advisor, HES professor/HES Honors advisor, PT (from outpatient orthopedics), PTA (from outpatient orthopedics)

Applying to: VCU, Radford, ODU, Lynchburg, Duke, Elon, High Point, USC, MUSC, Belmont, Emory, Mercer

Acceptances: High Point (11/15)

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: High Point (10/27), Radford (11/17)

 

[mmm6246]

Do you know anything about Drexel? like if the class is full? I interviewed a week later than you and haven't heard anything

I'm not sure! Hopefully you hear back soon! Good luck! 🙂

 

[mmm6246]

ACCEPTANCE UPDATE

University: Penn State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.84
Pre-Req GPA: 3.77
GRE: : 160V 153Q 4.5 AW


Extra-Curricular: Executive Board for my Organization, Penn State THON, T.A for Anatomy Course, Full-time internship with a local Fitness/Workout business, Worked part-time in undergraduate admissions
Honors: Dean's List Every Semester
Certifications: CPR/AED, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification

Observation: 1000+ Outpatient, 15+ Inpatient (nursing home)
Letters of Recommendation: 2 PT's, 1 Kinesiology Anatomy Professor
Applying to: Gannon, Thomas Jefferson, Drexel, University of Pittsburgh, Arcadia, Chatham

Interviews: Drexel (9/29), Thomas Jefferson (10/5), Chatham (11/11)

Acceptances: Gannon (9/29), Thomas Jefferson (10/17), Drexel with Scholarship (10/19), University of Pittsburgh (10/26)
Rejections: N/A

 

[Affv]

Acceptance Update

Rehabilitation Science
CGPA: 3.3
Pre-req 3.2-3.4 depending on school
GRE: 157V 153Q 3.5V
Observation Hours: 800 out-pt rehab aide, 50 VA hospital, 5 Sports Medicine
Extra-Curric: US Navy 4 Years Enlisted, tutoring, neuromuscular research lab - intern

Applied: UNE, Temple, NYIT, NYMC, MCPHS, GW, Thomas Jefferson, UM-B, Stony Brook, D'Youville
Interviews: MCPHS (10/18), Temple (11/10), NYIT (12/1)
Rejections: Thomas Jefferson, UM-B
Acceptances: MCPHS (11/1)