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I got an email october 2ed
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:
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:
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!!
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)
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)
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And I am curious how long after you applied did they set a review date? I just applied a few days ago.
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!!
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.
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:
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:
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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:
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:
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Thanks. Best of luck to you this week!
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)
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)
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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
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
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
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
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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:
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
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.
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
Congratulations!!!! Will you be attending?
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?
**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
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
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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!
Hi there! Quick question. When did you apply to Murphy Deming?
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!
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?
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?
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 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?
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!
Did you every hear anything from WashU?
How did you get scholarship? Just curious lol If you can let me know I would greatly appreciate it! thanks!
Where did you end up getting accepted? lol
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...
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...
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...
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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.
Oh sorry, i meant Community College for physics not 2 C's.. But thanks for your reply!
Yes, I was accepted!
**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
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
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*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)
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)
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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:
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:
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!
Ill be there on the 18th at Rosalind!
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
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
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!
I applied in August and just received the invite yesterday.
**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
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
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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)
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)
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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
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
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)
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)
