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[FutureDPTClass2021]

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Undergraduate: Messiah College
Major: Athletic training with concentration in physical therapy
Cumulative GPA: 3.85
Pre-req GPA: 3.80
GRE: V- 151, Q- 154, A - 4.5

Observation Hours: 75 hours outpatient/in a sports facility, 20 inpatient; over 300 hours of hands on clinical athletic training hours

Extra Curricular: Member of varsity Messiah college field hockey team, Vice President of athletic training student association, volunteer at a local church, served on a mission trip to Argentina, volunteer as ATS at big ten Pennsylvania vs. Maryland game

awards: Conescutive deans list from fall 2014-Spring 2017, NFHCA and MAC honor roll (2014-2017), NFHCA scholar ofd distinction

Certifcations: CPR, first aid, blood-borne pathogens, AED, soon to be BOC certified athletic trainer

Schools applied to: Messiah college, Delaware, temple, Drexel, George Washington University, NYU, Boston U, Simmons college, MGH
Interviews offered: messiah, Drexel, GWU, NYU, invited to MGH open house
(schools not offering interview: Boston, Simmons, MGH)
Acceptances: Messiah, Simmons
Waitlist: Drexel, GWU, Boston U
Rejections:
Yet to hear: Temple, Delaware

 

[wdpt98123]

Thanks for the response!
These are my science classes.
BIO 122 C+ BIO 124 B- BIO 126 B ANAT 101 C+ (B retaken) ANAT 102 B ANAT 103 A- CHEM 101 B CHEM 102 C+ CHEM 103 B+ PHYSICS 101 B (taken at a semester school).
I'm planning on retaking BIO 122 and BIO 102, but should I retake some other courses as well? (for example ANAT 102 as anatomy is the most important course for PT school).

ah.. listing down the grades for science courses really saddens me. I feel like I'm a lost cause.

My gpas are pretty low, but I guess other areas in my application(essays/recommendations) let me into schools thus far! gpa matters for sure, but it's not everything!
Here are my updated stats below.

UPDATE
University:Univeristy of washington Seattle (UW)
Major: Biology (physiology)

Overall GPA:3.18 at university and 3.75(3.5+4.0) from 2 courses at north seattle community college.

Pre-Req GPA: ~3.25, no re-takes but grades ranged from 2.4-4.0

GRE: Q154/V152/W4

Extra-Curric: Men's club vball throughout 4 years of university, and assistant coach for men's/women's vball club at uw after graduation -> current

Volunteer: 140+ hours at uwmc in/out patient, and 35+ hours at orthopedics out patient

Applied: Emory/Henry C, FAMU, Hampton U, Husson U, Marymount U, Touro Nevada, UW seattle, Franklin Pierce U NH/AZ, and Duquesne U

Waitlist: Tourno U Nevada(11/18), Marymount U(12/12)

Acceptances: Franklin Pierce U NH (1/9), Marymount (1/16 - off of waitlist)

Rejections:

Interviews: Marymount(12/2), Emory/Henry(1/13 - declined)

 

[sp13579]

Hi. I have an interview at Stony Brook this Friday Jan. 19th. For those of you who had the interview in November, can you share your experience at the interview? Was it a group interview or an individual? What were the questions like? Any advices are appreciated! Thanks in advance!!

 

[Hulam]

Hi. I have an interview at Stony Brook this Friday Jan. 19th. For those of you who had the interview in November, can you share your experience at the interview? Was it a group interview or an individual? What were the questions like? Any advices are appreciated! Thanks in advance!!

Dm me I can help you, was accepted in November

 

[PTbabe7]

For anyone who has already interviewed at WesternU I would really appreciate some tips on the interview questions asked! You can DM me. I’m super nervous for their interview 🙁

 

[chsPTgirl]

Update***🤣

University: University of Florida
Major: Exercise Physiology
Overall GPA: 3.95
Pre-Req GPA: 3.92
GRE: 160 V/ 160 Q/ 4.5 AW

Extra-Curric: Senior Research Assistant, English Learning Institute Mentor, FIHT Club Member, Intramural Captain, Youth Flag Football Coach

Volunteer: UF Health Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration, American Cancer Society Hope Lodge

Observation: 144 Hours (Orthopedic, neurological, and acute care)

Applied:University of Florida, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, University of North Florida, Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, Emory University, University of South Alabama

Acceptances: Duke University, University of North Florida

Rejections:

Interviews: University of North Florida, University of Central Florida, Emory University (1/12)

How was the interview at Emory?

 

[chsPTgirl]

University: Wake Forest University
Major: Health and Exercise Science (with Psychology minor)
Overall GPA: 3.60
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.50 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

Accepted: High Point (11/15), Radford (11/21)
Waitlisted: MUSC (12/12)
Rejected: N/A
Interviews: High Point (10/27), Radford (11/17), Emory (1/12), Elon (3/2)

How was the interview at Emory?

 

[dpthopeful313]

Update
Undergrad degree: BS in Health Science from Gettysburg College
cGPA:3.11
pGPA (depending on grade replacement):3.04-3.52
postBac: 4.0 at community college
GRE: 159V 156Q 4.0W
Obs hours: 800 hours at 3 different outpatient, one currently employed as a PT aide, Geriatrics: 75, hospital:100
Extracurricular: work currently: PT aide, licensed pharmacy tech, barista at local coffee shop
volunteer: Big Brothers Big Sisters, babysitter at homeless shelter, member of APO service fraternity, math/science tutor for underprivileged high school students, marketing head of College 5K
other: Deli, employed at college library( 4 yrs), member of dance ensemble
Applied: American International, Rutgers South, Kean, Seton Hall, Chatam, Marymount, UPitt, Boston University, MGH, Franklin Pierce (NH)
Acceptances:American International (declined), Franklin Pierce,BU
Rejections: UPitt (11/22), Rutgers (12/21)
Interviews: Chatam (deferred), Marymount (waitlist), MGH (waitlist), Kean (deferred)

 

[FutureDPTClass2021]

Does anyone have any suggestions for the NYU interview. Ive been on two interview so I'm not too nervous about it but I wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions on what to be prepared for etc. Thanks!

 

[sp13579]

Does anyone have any suggestions for the NYU interview. Ive been on two interview so I'm not too nervous about it but I wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions on what to be prepared for etc. Thanks!

When is your NYU interview?

 

[FutureDPTClass2021]

When is your NYU interview?

This upcoming Saturday

 

[PTstudent8]

Acceptance Update
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.5 - Last 80 hrs 3.96
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: 155V 156Q 5.0W

Extra-Curric: Small business owner, Pre-PT mentoring, ES club, Rugby Club, AGON Health sciences honorary, unrelated work experience

Observation Hours:

• 60 outpatient clinic
• 70 outpatient private practice
• 60 inpatient acute care hospital
• 60 inpatient SNF

Volunteer: Southwest General Hospital volunteer

Applied: OSU, OU, CSU, Pitt, Cinci, UM, USF, UCF, UF, Chatham

Interviews: OU, UCF (1/26 - declined)
Waitlisted: CSU (12/10 - declined)

Acceptances: OSU (12/6), OU (12/11 - declined), Cincinnati (12/15 - declined), Pittsburgh (12/19), Chatham (1/17 - declined)

Rejections: N/A

 

[knr32]

** ACCEPTANCE UPDATE!! **

School: Temple University (Grad Fall 2017)
Major: Kinesiology- Pre Physical Therapy
cGPA: 3.64
Science/Math GPA: 3.49
GRE: 148 Verbal, 151 Quant, 4.5 AWA
Observation hours: 70 outpatient vestibular

Certifications: CPR & AED

Extra-Curricular: Deans list multiple times, 3+ years Pre-PT club- volunteered at multiple Philadelphia community events, volunteer at Temple University's Pro-Bono Clinic, full time job all 4 years, volunteer tutoring in math, AED member

Apply: Temple University, Thomas Jefferson, USciences, Widener, Arcadia, UoScranton, MUSC, UF, USF, UIC, Oklahoma U, Marquette, Touro College- Manhattan

Interviews: Widener University (1/5), USciences (1/11)

Waitlist: Thomas Jefferson Interview (10/23), MUSC (12/12), Temple University Interview (1/12)

Acceptances: USciences!! (1/17)

Rejections: Marquette (12/1), UIC (12/13)

 

[Airkerz]

Has anyone heard from Idaho State?

They didn't let people know last year until middle to end of February. I called at the beginning of January to check on my transcripts, and they told me that they had just started looking at applications and that it would still be awhile before they knew. Which campus are you trying to get into?

 

[penguins_]

Anyone hear back from GW that were in the December interview?

 

[Mookie014]

They didn't let people know last year until middle to end of February. I called at the beginning of January to check on my transcripts, and they told me that they had just started looking at applications and that it would still be awhile before they knew. Which campus are you trying to get into?

The Pocatello one. I saw that forum too about mid February but that was because they were having issues. Usually I get updates on Tuesday about my application but I didn’t get one this week. Is there a PT program at the meridian campus? I can’t find much information if there is or not.

 

[DPT2021]

Thanks for the response!
These are my science classes.
BIO 122 C+ BIO 124 B- BIO 126 B ANAT 101 C+ (B retaken) ANAT 102 B ANAT 103 A- CHEM 101 B CHEM 102 C+ CHEM 103 B+ PHYSICS 101 B (taken at a semester school).
I'm planning on retaking BIO 122 and BIO 102, but should I retake some other courses as well? (for example ANAT 102 as anatomy is the most important course for PT school).

ah.. listing down the grades for science courses really saddens me. I feel like I'm a lost cause.

Overall, I think your application looks very good. I think being an international student is a positive and helps you stand out. So does your military and Red Cross service (as well as possibly providing you with a unique essay). You have plenty of hours but I agree with others that diversifying a little would help (even if it's only a few hours).

As for your grades, the Cs are the only ones you should worry about and it looks like you have already retaken arguably the most important one (Anat). I'd probably go the route of taking an upper level course rather than retaking the entry level one. You run the risk of validating the first grade on a retake. Schools generally allow multiple courses to fulfill a prereq and you get to choose the course on your PTCAS application. I'd look in the PTCAS directory at some of the schools for which you are interested and check their allowable courses for the Bio requirements. Then, find an upper level course at Drexel that fits the requirement. Finally, make sure you do well in it! 🙂 Good luck!

 

[Airkerz]

The Pocatello one. I saw that forum too about mid February but that was because they were having issues. Usually I get updates on Tuesday about my application but I didn’t get one this week. Is there a PT program at the meridian campus? I can’t find much information if there is or not.

That's true, I am just going to assume late February, but if i hear anything sooner, I will let you know. I haven't been getting updates about my application, so I am not sure what to tell you about that. They are suppose to have a class starting in Meridian this Fall, they are in the process of building right now. When I asked about it, they said they were doing a class, but they weren't sure how they were going to handle the application process. Probably if you are accepted, you choose which campus you want to go to.

 

[Mookie014]

That's true, I am just going to assume late February, but if i hear anything sooner, I will let you know. I haven't been getting updates about my application, so I am not sure what to tell you about that. They are suppose to have a class starting in Meridian this Fall, they are in the process of building right now. When I asked about it, they said they were doing a class, but they weren't sure how they were going to handle the application process. Probably if you are accepted, you choose which campus you want to go to.

I’ll do the same for you. The waiting game is a rough one that’s for sure.

 

[knr32]

** ACCEPTANCE UPDATE!! **

School: Temple University (Grad Fall 2017)
Major: Kinesiology- Pre Physical Therapy
cGPA: 3.64
Science/Math GPA: 3.49
GRE: 148 Verbal, 151 Quant, 4.5 AWA
Observation hours: 70 outpatient vestibular

Certifications: CPR & AED

Extra-Curricular: Deans list multiple times, 3+ years Pre-PT club- volunteered at multiple Philadelphia community events, volunteer at Temple University's Pro-Bono Clinic, full time job all 4 years, volunteer tutoring in math, AED member

Apply: Temple University, Thomas Jefferson, USciences, Widener, Arcadia, UoScranton, MUSC, UF, USF, UIC, Oklahoma U, Marquette, Touro College- Manhattan

Interviews: Widener University (1/5), USciences (1/11)

Waitlist: Thomas Jefferson Interview (10/23), MUSC (12/12), Temple University Interview (1/12)

Acceptances: USciences (1/17) Widener (1/19)

Rejections: Marquette (12/1), UIC (12/13)

 

[Jersey1372]

Has anyone interviewed at Long Island University (LIU) in Brooklyn yet? I have my interview January 26th, but I don't really know much about it. I would like to know if it is individual or group, the day's schedule, etc.

 

[Army_DPT]

Major: Physical Education Sports & Fitness
Overall GPA: 3.34
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: 164 V 153 Q 3.5 AW

Extra Curricular:
N.A.S.M. Personal Trainer
N.S.C.A. Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Own/operate mobile fitness business (2 years)
Personal Training experience in variety of settings (6 years)
Physical Therapy Tech (3 years)
Capstone internship at local Strength & Conditioning gym

Observation: 2200 outpatient, 100 inpatient at local VA

Applying: Army-Baylor, University of Miami, University of Florida, University of Central Florida, Florida International University, NOVA, University of South Florida
Interviews: University of Miami, Florida International University
Attending: University of Miami
Waitlist:

 

[FutureDPTClass2021]

Undergraduate: Messiah College
Major: Athletic training with concentration in physical therapy
Cumulative GPA: 3.85
Pre-req GPA: 3.80
GRE: V- 151, Q- 154, A - 4.5

Observation Hours: 75 hours outpatient/in a sports facility, 20 inpatient; over 300 hours of hands on clinical athletic training hours

Extra Curricular: Member of varsity Messiah college field hockey team, Vice President of athletic training student association, volunteer at a local church, served on a mission trip to Argentina, volunteer as ATS at big ten Pennsylvania vs. Maryland game

awards: Conescutive deans list from fall 2014-Spring 2017, NFHCA and MAC honor roll (2014-2017), NFHCA scholar ofd distinction

Certifcations: CPR, first aid, blood-borne pathogens, AED, soon to be BOC certified athletic trainer

Schools applied to: Messiah college, Delaware, temple, Drexel, George Washington University, NYU, Boston U, Simmons college, MGH
Interviews offered: messiah, Drexel, GWU, NYU, invited to MGH open house
(schools not offering interview: Boston, Simmons, MGH)
Acceptances: Messiah, Simmons, GWU.
Waitlist: Drexel, Boston U
Rejections:
Yet to hear: Temple, Delaware

 

[bak54]

Update!

University: Virginia Tech
Major: English
Overall GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
GRE: V 159, Q 143, 5.0 AW

Extracurriculars: athlete, strength & conditioning coach, lots of volunteer work, CrossFit and weightlifting
Work Experience (I'm changing careers): 5 years in public relations and communications. Biology TA in college.
Observations: 90+ orthopedic outpatient
Achievements: Dean's List, honor societies
LORs: 1 PT, 1 professor, and 1 from my supervisor

Applying: Radford University, South College, Duke, Marymount, University of South Carolina, Shenandoah
Interviews: South College (11/2), Radford (11/17), Marymount (12/2), Shenandoah (12/14 - declined)
Acceptances: Radford (11/21), Marymount (12/6), South College (12/21), University of South Carolina (1/16) - bumped up from waitlist!
Application "still under consideration": Duke (1/19)
Rejections: N/A

 

[dpt3496]

Major: Exercise Science
cGPA: 3.97
Science/Math GPA: 3.92
GRE: 151 Verbal, 154 Quant, 5.0 AWA
Observation hours: 258 outpatient ortho, 16 subacute rehab, 10 acute care

Certifications: BLS and Adult, Child, and Infant CPR & AED, First Aid

Extra-Curricular: Deans list one semester, President's List multiple times, Rehabilitation Technician, Radiology Tech Assistant, sorority, three academic practicums in motor development, mission trips, after school volunteer in elementary schools

Apply: University of South Carolina, MUSC, Wingate, Georgia State University

Interviews: Georgia State University (12/1) - declined

Waitlist: University of South Carolina (12/6), MUSC (12/12)

Acceptances: Wingate (1/9), University of South Carolina (1/16)

Rejections: N/A

 

[madj1322]

UPDATE: ACCEPTANCE

Undergrad: FIU
Major: Recreational Therapy
Overall GPA: 3.50
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91 (4.0 upper division)
GRE Scores: Q156 V164 AW4.5
Hours: 55 outpatient neuro, 45 outpatient ortho/sports, 50 pediatric, 30 acute
Additional/Work: 1 year working as a certified rec therapist, 560-hour inpatient rehab RT internship, 10+ years in real estate sales
Honors: summa cum laude (FIU), dean's list
LOR: 2 PTs, 2 professors in major

Applying to: FIU, UM, UCF, USF, UF
Acceptances: FIU (12/1), UF (1/18)
Rejections: N/A
Interviews: UCF (11/17), FIU (11/28), UM (2/3) declined
Attending: UF

 

[DPooT]

ACCEPTANCE!!

University: San Diego State University
Major: Kinesiology Pre-Physical Therapy
Overall GPA: 3.67
Pre-Req GPA: 3.80
GRE: 149 Verbal, 151 Quant, 4.0 AWA
Observation hours: 1600 outpatient ortho, 20 acute care

Certifications: BLS and Adult, Child, and Infant CPR & AED

Extra-Curricular: Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Miracle Babies' Ambassador, Numerous community service events, Physical Therapy Aide, Physical therapy outpatient/inpatient volunteer, Feeding food to homeless in downtown SD, Student volunteer at SDSU Adaptive Fitness Clinic, Dean's List 4 semesters

Applied: CSUN, CSULB, Fresno, Sac State, Western U, West Coast, Chapman (both Summer and Fall), Mount st. Mary's, NAU, UNLV, Rocky Mountain University, Gannon University Erie, Gannon University Ruskin, University of Miami, Drexel University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Brenau University, Dominican College of Blauvelt, University of New England

Interviews: University of New England (11/3 - Declined), Drexel (11/17), Dominican College of Blauvelt (12/5 - Declined), Gannon University Ruskin (1/13 - Declined), Rocky Mountain University (1/13 - Declined), University of Miami (1/19 - Declined), Brenau University (1/19 - Declined), West Coast (1/26 - Declined), Fresno (1/27), Sac State (2/3), Western U (2/7 - Declined),

Waitlist: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (11/6), Drexel (12/15), CSULB (1/15 - High tier), CSUN (1/19)

Acceptances: Gannon University Erie (1/8), Chapman University - Summer (1/10)

Rejections: NAU (12/13)

 

[BabeRuthless]

Has anyone that interviewed at WVU heard back? They said they'd let us know soon but I haven't heard a thing.

 

[mlb_25]

Interviews/Waitlist update

Major: Exercise Science, May 2015
Overall GPA: 3.10
Pre-Req GPA: 3.67-3.9
GRE: 155 V, 157 Q, 4.0 AW

Observation Hours: 140 outpatient ortho, 34 inpatient acute and rehab hospital, 25 home health, 24 outpatient peds

Work/Extracurriculars/Awards: 1000+ hours as medical scribe for orthopedic surgeon, waitress for 4+ years, certified trainer at restaurant, 4 year DII XC and Indoor/Outdoor track athlete, captain for 3 years, conference all-academic honor roll x6, SAAC, National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic team leader, volunteer with outreach program at ortho office, President’s list x1, Dean’s list x2, intramurals, adult soccer league

Applying: CU Denver, Cincinnati, Rutgers South, U Indy, U of Minnesota, Northern Illinois University, Bradley, Montana, Rosalind Franklin, Washington University in St. Louis, Regis, Wisconsin - Madison,

Interviews: Rutgers South (11/10), Northern Illinois (11/11), U Indy (11/17), Rosalind Franklin (11/18), Regis (1/29), Montana (2/3)

Acceptances: Northern Illinois (12/15), Rutgers South (12/22),
Waitlist: Minnesota (11/21), U Indy (11/21), Bradley (12/4), Wash U (12/8), Rosalind Franklin (1/23)
Rejections: UW Madison (12/18), CU Denver (12/27)

 

[mjp1795]

*FINAL UPDATE AND ATTENDING*

University: California State University, Long Beach
Major: BS in Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.85
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76
GRE: 156 Q, 149 V, 4.5 AW

Extra-Curric: Southern California Special Olympics Volunteer, Orange County Food Bank Volunteer

Observation: Aide at Outpatient Facility (Adult Day Health Care, Child Development Program, Aquatics): 1780 hours, Aide at Private Outpatient Clinic: 230 hours, Volunteer at Skilled Nursing Facility: 150 hours

LOR: 1 outpatient physical therapist, 1 inpatient physical therapist, 1 major professor

Applied: Chapman, WesternU, CSULB, CSUN, CSU Fresno, CSU Sacramento, UNLV, NAU, Rocky Mountain, Regis, Mount St. Mary’s
Acceptances: Mount St. Mary’s (12/12- declined), Chapman-Summer (1/5)
Interviews: Rocky Mountain (12/1) WesternU (1/18- declined), UNLV (1/19- declined), Regis (1/26- declined), NAU (1/26- declined), CSU Fresno (1/27- declined), CSU Sacramento (2/3- declined)
Waitlist: Rocky Mountain (12/5), CSULB- High Tier (1/15), CSUN #51 (1/19)
Rejections: N/A

ATTENDING: Chapman University- Summer

 

[don'tgiveupever]

Hey yall,

When I first checked this thread back in November 2017, while applying to PT programs, I was absolutely horrified. After reading post after post of people getting into DPT programs with 3.6-3.9 GPAs, I almost gave up in the middle of my applications. It was very demoralizing but I am glad to have stuck with my decision to keep applying. I want to share my experience with others who may have similar GPAs to mine and have seriously doubted their "chances" to get in. This was my first time applying to PT school and I was absolutely shocked by the results. If you have a low GPA but PT is really your dream, don't give up without at least trying it once.

College: Rochester
Major: Publich Health
Overall GPA: 3.19
Pre-Req GPA:3.31
GRE: 156 Q, 156 V, 4.5 AW

Extra-Curric: Varsity athlete in 2 different sports during undergrad.

Observation: Volunteer at hospital (inpatient) for the 2 years, volunteered at 2 different outpatient PT settings. Total Hours: Inpatient + Outpatient: ~700

References: 3 physical therapists, 1 professor. (I obtained a reference letter from the supervisor of PT rehab at the hospital I volunteered at. I believed it helped my application a lot.)

Applied: Due to my low GPA, I applied to as many programs (22) as I could. To name a few: LIU, Mercy, Stony Brook, CSI, NYMC, NYIT, Sage, West Coast, Widener, Temple, Alvernia, Nova, Augusta, Campbell, Murphy Deming, Concordia, Arkansas, Washington University, etc.

Interviews: Augusta University (accepted), Mercy College: (accepted), Stony Brook (accepted), Campbell University (declined)

Waitlist: none

Rejections: Concordia, NYMC, NYIT, CSI, Murphy Deming

Acceptances: Augusta University

 

[Vumike1322]

Undergrad College: Cal Poly Pomona
Masters College: CSULB
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.26
Pre-Req GPA:3.3
Masters GPA: 3.4 (although it doesn't matter much)
GRE: 152 Q, 146 V, 4.5 AW

Extra-Curric: Social Chair of Kinesiology and Health Promotion CLub

Observation: Volunteer at hospital (inpatient) for the 120 hours, volunteered at 2 different outpatient PT settings, worked at a neurological PT place, Worked at Orthro. Total Hours: Inpatient + Outpatient: ~1000

References: 3 physical therapists, 1 professor. (2 physical therapist owned the clinic [one was an assistant professor at USC DPT])

Applied: Due to my low GPA, I applied to as many programs (20) as I could: USC, CSUN, CSULB, MT ST Marys, AT STILL, CSU Sac, Chapman, Creigton, MCPHS, Wheeling Jesuit, Hampton, CSU Fresno, Northern Arizona, NOVA Southeastern-Tampa, Samuel Merritt, UCSF, West Coast, Western, APU, Franklin Pierce. [I was trying to really stay in California but looked at a few out of state. My advice: if you look at a few out of state schools, look at the percentages they accept out of state vs in state.]

Interviews: Wheeling Jesuit Phone interview (accepted), MCPHS: (accepted), NOVA University (declined)

Waitlist: CSULB

Rejections: Samuel Merritt, Western, Franklin Pierce, AT Still, CSU Sac, CSUN, Creignton, Chapman, Hampton

Acceptances: Wheeling Jesuit, MCPHS

 

[DSS63]

Update
University: Indiana University Kokomo
Major: Biological and Physical Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.62 (PTCAS Calculated)
Math and Science GPA: 3.53
GRE: 152 Verbal 158 Analytical 3.5 Writing

Extra-Curric: Pre-Professional Club President, Health Sciences Club Vice-President, Part of Research Lab, Individual Researcher

Volunteer: 4hr/week at hospital and misc. with club

Observation: 120 outpatient hours, 40 inpatient nursing home hours

Interviews: Trine University (11/3) IU School of Rehabilitation Sciences(IUPUI) (12/1) University of Indianapolis, Indiana State (Declined)
Acceptances: University of Indianapolis
Wait-list: IUPUI, Trine
Rejections:

 

[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 volunteering 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.
- Volunteer as PT Tech

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

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

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

Acceptances :

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

Rejections: UIC

 

[bananas43]

University: junior at University of Northern Iowa
Major: Movement & Exercise Science (major), Biology (minor)
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4
GRE: 159 Q, 156 V, 5.0 W

Extra-Curricular:
- Pre-PT club, I expect to be elected as an officer in May for the next school year
- Teacher Assistant for A&P I&II labs
- Honors Program, so I will graduate with an honors designation
- Selected for the Presidential Scholarship at UNI
- Co-founded a group that did a service project in which we fundraised and did a book drive for elementary students in a nearby low-income school district

Notable:
- Completed a large-scale biomechanics project doing a kinematic analysis over dysfunctional gait
- Will be completing a thesis with a professor next school year

Work:
- 2 jobs as a therapy aide - I currently have 379 hours and that will increase by the time I submit my application:
1. Hospital that has outpatient (including pediatric) and inpatient (acute and subacute/neurological) settings
2. Private practice outpatient clinic

LOR: 1 PT, 1 PT/boss from hospital aide job, 1 professor from major, and 1 professor that I TA for

Will probably apply to: University of Iowa, St. Ambrose University, Des Moines University, Bradley University, Washington University (in St. Louis), Mayo Clinic, Creighton University, University of Missouri, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, and University of Wisconsin-Madison

Hi everybody! I am currently a junior, so I'll be applying for PT school this summer. I'm hoping to receive some feedback about my credentials and what I could do to improve them. The main reason for my concern is because I think my pre-req GPA is low. If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear them. Additionally, if anyone knows how my application my look to some of the specific schools I listed that would be very appreciated.

 

[wdpt98123]

University: junior at University of Northern Iowa
Major: Movement & Exercise Science (major), Biology (minor)
Overall GPA: 3.7
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4
GRE: 159 Q, 156 V, 5.0 W

Extra-Curricular:
- Pre-PT club, I expect to be elected as an officer in May for the next school year
- Teacher Assistant for A&P I&II labs
- Honors Program, so I will graduate with an honors designation
- Selected for the Presidential Scholarship at UNI
- Co-founded a group that did a service project in which we fundraised and did a book drive for elementary students in a nearby low-income school district

Notable:
- Completed a large-scale biomechanics project doing a kinematic analysis over dysfunctional gait
- Will be completing a thesis with a professor next school year

Work:
- 2 jobs as a therapy aide - I currently have 379 hours and that will increase by the time I submit my application:
1. Hospital that has outpatient (including pediatric) and inpatient (acute and subacute/neurological) settings
2. Private practice outpatient clinic

LOR: 1 PT, 1 PT/boss from hospital aide job, 1 professor from major, and 1 professor that I TA for

Will probably apply to: University of Iowa, St. Ambrose University, Des Moines University, Bradley University, Washington University (in St. Louis), Mayo Clinic, Creighton University, University of Missouri, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, and University of Wisconsin-Madison

Hi everybody! I am currently a junior, so I'll be applying for PT school this summer. I'm hoping to receive some feedback about my credentials and what I could do to improve them. The main reason for my concern is because I think my pre-req GPA is low. If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear them. Additionally, if anyone knows how my application my look to some of the specific schools I listed that would be very appreciated.

Your gpas and especially your GRE scores are good enough to get you into good schools. You just have to really show your true/unique motivations in your essays and have letters of rec from people who really like you and trust that you'll make a good PT.
I'm sitting on two acceptances, a few waitlists, and more schools to respond back to me so far.
My gpas were 3.18 cum, 3.25 pre reqs, and 154Q/152V/4W.
You've got the grade. Now you have to really show your unique qualities to tell them why they should choose you over other folks who have similar/higher gpa/gre through your essays and letter of recs. This is where your relations with your letters of rec providers become very important.
I recommend having back up schools that have lower GPA average though. Most of that is listed in PTCAS program directory.
Also, finish you senior year strong. Don't slack.
Good luck!

 

[nimeria]

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 volunteering 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.
- Volunteer as PT Tech

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

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

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

Acceptances :

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

Rejections: UIC

About how long did Wash U take to get back to you after your review date?

 

[Mcfly2295]

ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3-3.4 (depending)
GRE: N/A

Extra-Curricular: 4 year member varsity mens soccer, worked as a PT tech, worked as an ophthalmic technician.
Honors: AD Honor Roll multiple occasions

Observation: 660 hours Outpatient 2 different settings. (orthopaedic, aquatic, sports, paediatric)
Letters of Recommendation: 1 PT, 3 Professors (A&P prof, Organic Chemistry prof, African American History prof)

Applying to: Usciences Philadelphia, Wayne State U, Thomas Jefferson, Daemen College, Nazareth College of Rochester, Sacred Heart University, The Sage Colleges, Gannon (ruskin)

Acceptances: Nazareth (declined), AIC (declined), Wayne State

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: Nazareth (11/20), USci Philly (12/12)- declined, Wayne State (1/5), Thomas Jefferson - Waitlist, SHU (1/20),

Attending: Wayne State University!!

 

[IL2021]

About how long did Wash U take to get back to you after your review date?

Only a few days!

 

[Addie VA girl]

University:Univeristy of washington Seattle (UW)
Major: Biology (physiology)

Overall GPA:3.18 at university and 3.75(3.5+4.0) from 2 courses at north seattle community college.

Pre-Req GPA: ~3.25, no re-takes but grades ranged from 2.4-4.0

GRE: Q154/V152/W4

Extra-Curric: Men's club vball throughout 4 years of university, and assistant coach for men's/women's vball club at uw after graduation -> current

Volunteer: 140+ hours at uwmc in/out patient, and 35+ hours at orthopedics out patient

Applied: Emory/Henry C, FAMU, Hampton U, Husson U, Marymount U, Touro Nevada, UW seattle, Franklin Pierce U NH/AZ, and Duquesne U

Waitlist: Tourno U Nevada(11/18), Marymount U(12/12)

Acceptances: Franklin Pierce U NH (1/9)

Rejections:

Interviews: Marymount(12/2), Emory/Henry(1/13)

Hi! I'm applying to next years cycle of PTCAS. I'm taking this year to work as a rehab aide and study/take my GREs. I have similar stats as you and Franklin Pierce (NH) is one of the top schools I'm interested in. Since you already received an acceptance to this school, do you have any advice on applying there? Thanks for any help.

 

[wdpt98123]

Hi! I'm applying to next years cycle of PTCAS. I'm taking this year to work as a rehab aide and study/take my GREs. I have similar stats as you and Franklin Pierce (NH) is one of the top schools I'm interested in. Since you already received an acceptance to this school, do you have any advice on applying there? Thanks for any help.

Hello

I was told by my Marymount u interview that my personal statement was really good. It really depends on what kinda prompt you get to best fit your personality and experiences you can write, but make sure you write down your true passion and motivation to be a PT. I have a lot of passion to become one even if I have zero experience consulting a PT for personal injuries/needs. And it’s not like I’m really good at writing nor have the best vocab to woo the readers but I overflowed the essay with all of me and what I could add to the program and the profession should I be admitted.

I also knew all of my letters of rec providers really well and I think it’s important that they really like you and trust that you will make a PT.

Especially since both my gpa and my GRE scores aren’t at all that competitive, I can only imagine that I’ve gotten acceptances and waitlists through my essays and letters of rec.

I also e-submitted with necessary/sufficient materials sent to schools and ptcas as of mid July, and the cycle opens beginning of July or late June. Every admin folks of schools will tell you to APPLY EARLY. I think that also has helped me.

Best of luck!

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Update
University:Univeristy of washington Seattle (UW)
Major: Biology (physiology)

Overall GPA:3.18 at university and 3.75(3.5+4.0) from 2 courses at north seattle community college.

Pre-Req GPA: ~3.25, no re-takes but grades ranged from 2.4-4.0

GRE: Q154/V152/W4

Extra-Curric: Men's club vball throughout 4 years of university, and assistant coach for men's/women's vball club at uw after graduation -> current

Volunteer: 140+ hours at uwmc in/out patient, and 35+ hours at orthopedics out patient

Applied: Emory/Henry C, FAMU, Hampton U, Husson U, Marymount U, Touro Nevada, UW seattle, Franklin Pierce U NH/AZ, and Duquesne U

Waitlist: Tourno U Nevada(11/18), Marymount U(12/12), Duquesne U(1/22)

Acceptances: Franklin Pierce U NH (1/9), Marymount U (1/16 off of waitlist, declined 1/23)

Rejections:

Interviews: Marymount(12/2), Emory/Henry(1/13-declined)

 

[Aot007]

ATTENDANCE UPDATE
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3-3.4 (depending)
GRE: N/A

Extra-Curricular: 4 year member varsity mens soccer, worked as a PT tech, worked as an ophthalmic technician.
Honors: AD Honor Roll multiple occasions

Observation: 660 hours Outpatient 2 different settings. (orthopaedic, aquatic, sports, paediatric)
Letters of Recommendation: 1 PT, 3 Professors (A&P prof, Organic Chemistry prof, African American History prof)

Applying to: Usciences Philadelphia, Wayne State U, Thomas Jefferson, Daemen College, Nazareth College of Rochester, Sacred Heart University, The Sage Colleges, Gannon (ruskin)

Acceptances: Nazareth (declined), AIC (declined), Wayne State

Rejections: N/A

Interviews: Nazareth (11/20), USci Philly (12/12)- declined, Wayne State (1/5), Thomas Jefferson - Waitlist, SHU (1/20),

Attending: Wayne State University!!

When did you apply to AIC?

 

[mcw34]

Has anyone that interviewed at WVU heard back? They said they'd let us know soon but I haven't heard a thing.

I was offered a seat and accepted on Tuesday!

 

[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 (12/14), Emory (1/15)
Acceptances: UCF (12/21), Emory (1/24)
Rejections: N/A

 

[Mcfly2295]

When did you apply to AIC?

September 21st 2017

 

[BabeRuthless]

I was offered a seat and accepted on Tuesday!

Congrats! They've got me sweatin lol

 

[amlope03]

ACCEPTANCE UPDATE 🙂🙂🙂🙂

University: University of Louisville
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.93
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.73
GRE: V 152, Q 154, 4.0 AWA

EC: three different internships (research, one pt-related, wellness coaching), variety of jobs (physical therapy technician, healthy living coach at YMCA, federal work-study student, alley coordinator at Red Lobster), few volunteer experiences (IRONMAN, Habitat for Humanity, American Heart Association, Louisville Grows, Our Revolution, Student Outreach Uniting Louisville)
Observations: INPATIENT: SNF, sub-acute; OUTPATIENT: general orthopedic,industrial/occupational,wellness/prevention/fitness = 4 sites (~860 hours total)
Achievements: 8 variousawards/honors/scholarships
LORs: 2 physical therapists, 1 major professor, 1 science professor

Applying: Bellarmine University, Chatham University, Youngstown State University, Marshall University, Mount St. JosephUniversity, Western Kentucky University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Kentucky
Interviews: Bellarmine University (11/3)Chatham University (11/11) Mount St. Joseph University (11/17) Marshall University (1/4) Western Kentucky University (2/9)
Acceptances: Chatham University (11/22) Mount St. Joseph University (11/28) Youngstown State University (12/6) Marshall University (1/27)
Hold: Bellarmine University (11/10)
Rejections: N/A

 

[btjack22]

Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.51
Pre-Req GPA: 3.45 (2 pre-reqs in progress)
GRE: 159V 158Q 4.0W

Extra-Curric: 1 varsity year track/xc, track and field club, Exercise Science Club, Southeast ACSM presenter 2017, Journal publication

Observation Hours:

• 52 outpatient clinic
• 29 outpatient rehab hospital
• 10 inpatient acute care hospital
• 11 inpatient SNF

Volunteer: Habitat for Humanity, school health services

Applying to: Augusta University, Armstrong State University, Mercer University, Wingate University

Acceptances: Wingate (11/1), Augusta (12/6)

Rejections: Armstrong 1/10, Mercer 1/29

Interviews: Mercer 11/18, Augusta 10/27

Attending: Augusta!

 

[Tavi09]

ACCEPTANCE UPDATE 🙂🙂🙂🙂

University: University of Louisville
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.93
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.73
GRE: V 152, Q 154, 4.0 AWA

EC: three different internships (research, one pt-related, wellness coaching), variety of jobs (physical therapy technician, healthy living coach at YMCA, federal work-study student, alley coordinator at Red Lobster), few volunteer experiences (IRONMAN, Habitat for Humanity, American Heart Association, Louisville Grows, Our Revolution, Student Outreach Uniting Louisville)
Observations: INPATIENT: SNF, sub-acute; OUTPATIENT: general orthopedic,industrial/occupational,wellness/prevention/fitness = 4 sites (~860 hours total)
Achievements: 8 variousawards/honors/scholarships
LORs: 2 physical therapists, 1 major professor, 1 science professor

Applying: Bellarmine University, Chatham University, Youngstown State University, Marshall University, Mount St. JosephUniversity, Western Kentucky University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Kentucky
Interviews: Bellarmine University (11/3)Chatham University (11/11) Mount St. Joseph University (11/17) Marshall University (1/4) Western Kentucky University (2/9)
Acceptances: Chatham University (11/22) Mount St. Joseph University (11/28) Youngstown State University (12/6) Marshall University (1/27)
Hold: Bellarmine University (11/10)
Rejections: N/A

Where are you attending?

 

[amlope03]

Where are you attending?

Haven't decided yet.