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University: Friends University
Major: Health and Physical Education
Overall GPA: 3.44
Pre-req GPA: 3.92-4.0
GRE: 151v/148Q/5.0AWA

Observation hours: 315 outpatient Ortho, 30 outpatient pediatrics, 31 Skilled Nursing, 30 inpatient rehab, 4 Hospital.

Applied: Missouri State, Wichita State, KU, Emory, Creighton, University of St. Mary, OU, Duke, Northern Arizona.

Interviews: Missouri State(11/10), University of St. Mary(declined), Creighton(1/11), Northern Arizona (alternate)

Acceptances: Missouri State(12/3), Wichita State(12/6)

Rejections: Northern Arizona

Will update about: Emory, KU, OU. (Duke probably not going to happen)
 
TM05 said:
University: Friends University
Major: Health and Physical Education
Overall GPA: 3.44
Pre-req GPA: 3.92-4.0
GRE: 151v/148Q/5.0AWA

Observation hours: 315 outpatient Ortho, 30 outpatient pediatrics, 31 Skilled Nursing, 30 inpatient rehab, 4 Hospital.

Applied: Missouri State, Wichita State, KU, Emory, Creighton, University of St. Mary, OU, Duke, Northern Arizona.

Interviews: Missouri State(11/10), University of St. Mary(declined), Creighton(1/11), Northern Arizona (alternate)

Acceptances: Missouri State(12/3), Wichita State(12/6)

Rejections: Northern Arizona

Will update about: Emory, KU, OU. (Duke probably not going to happen)
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Did you hear back from Missouri State via email, phone call or letter in the mail. I am still waiting to hear from them before I accept another spot so I was just curious.
 
1123grrf! said:
Did you hear back from Missouri State via email, phone call or letter in the mail. I am still waiting to hear from them before I accept another spot so I was just curious.
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I heard back via email
 
livestrong124 said:
Nice! Yes I'm interviewing at Governors State this Tuesday the 11th. How'd the interview go for you?
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Hey sorry I didn't get the email that you replied to my message for some reason. The interview went pretty smooth though. I think I answered the questions relatively well. I saw some of the faculty I have been communicating with also. Just hoping for the best man its my dream school because its so close to my home. You ready for your interview?? is GSU one of your top choices??
 
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Finally decided to post my stats!
University: Temple University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-Req GPA: 3.1
GRE: Q:147 V:148

Extra-Curric: Competitive ballroom dancer, PT Aide at an outpatient clinic for a year and a half, dance teacher

Volunteer: ALS assosiation, 32 hours at a Broadway physical therapy office, 100 hours at Jefferson inpatient hospital, 8 hours in a homecare facility

LOR: 1 Professor and 1 PT

Applied: Temple U, Drexel, Jefferson, Arcadia, Touro (Manhattan), NYU, USciences,

Acceptances:

Rejections: Drexel, Jefferson

Interviews: NYU, USciences
 
Been watching the forum for the past year and never wanted to post my stats. Here's some motivation for the low cGPA candidates.
University: Eastern Illinois University
Major: Kinesiology Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.00
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.50~ (around 3.5 depends on program)
GRE: Q:155 V:151 AW:4.0

Extra-Curric: PT Aide for a year, 4 years DI Track & Field, Deans List x2, Personal Trainer

Volunteer: 120 hours at Outpatient Clinic, 25 hours at SNF

LOR: 2 PT's, 1 Teacher

Applied: Marist College, Brenau University, Franklin Pierce University (AZ&NH), Governors State University, Wheeling Jesuit University

Interviews: Marist College, Brenau University, Governors State University, Wheeling Jesuit University

Acceptances: Marist College, Governors State University!! (#1 choice!) :soexcited:

Waitlisted: Wheeling Jesuit University, Brenau University

Rejections: Franklin Pierce University (AZ)
 
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DancerDPT said:
Finally decided to post my stats!
University: Temple University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-Req GPA: 3.1
GRE: Q:147 V:148

Extra-Curric: Competitive ballroom dancer, PT Aide at an outpatient clinic for a year and a half, dance teacher

Volunteer: ALS assosiation, 32 hours at a Broadway physical therapy office, 100 hours at Jefferson inpatient hospital, 8 hours in a homecare facility

LOR: 1 Professor and 1 PT

Applied: Temple U, Drexel, Jefferson, Arcadia, Touro (Manhattan), NYU, USciences,

Acceptances:

Rejections: Drexel, Jefferson

Interviews: NYU, USciences
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Hi, if you don’t mind telling me, when did you hear back from Drexel? I still haven’t heard anything one way or another.
 
FutureDPT1122 said:
Been watching the forum for the past year and never wanted to post my stats. Here's some motivation for the low cGPA candidates.
University: Eastern Illinois University
Major: Kinesiology Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.00
Pre-Req GPA: 3.50
GRE: Q:155 V:151

Extra-Curric: PT Aide for a year, 4 years DI Track & Field, Deans List x2, Personal Trainer

Volunteer: 120 hours at Outpatient Clinic, 25 hours at SNF

LOR: 2 PT's, 1 Teacher

Applied: Marist College, Brenau University, Franklin Pierce University (AZ&NH), Governors State University, Wheeling Jesuit University

Interviews: Marist College, Brenau University, Governors State University, Wheeling Jesuit University

Acceptances: Marist College, Governors State University!! (#1 choice!) :soexcited:

Waitlisted: Wheeling Jesuit University, Brenau University

Rejections: Franklin Pierce University (AZ)
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Nice! I just received an acceptance email from GSU also.
 
UPDATE: Accepted into Governors State.

livestrong124 said:
Undergrad: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.68
Pre-Req GPA: ~ 3.39 ~ at most schools
GRE Scores: Q-149 V-147 AW 4.5
Hours: Roughly 200 total. 50 Outpatient, 150 Inpatient (75 acute / 75 rehab setting). Also had about 100 general hospital volunteering hours from about 5 years ago
Other Experience: Certified Personal trainer at University gym for over 1 year (NASM-CPT), Undergrad Kinesiology research experience for about 1 year,
LOR: 4 total. 1 PT I shadowed (outpatient) , 2 Professors (1 was the PI of research lab I was in, 1 other prof), 1 work supervisor
Applied: Des Moines University, University of Evansville, Wheeling Jesuit University, Chatham University, Rosalind Franklin University, Governors State University, St. Ambrose University
Interviews: Rosalind Franklin University (10/27), Chatham University (11/3), University of Evansville(12/1), Wheeling Jesuit (11/16), Governors State (12/11)
Acceptances: Rosalind Franklin University :woot: (10/31), Governors State University (12/12)
Rejections: None
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So I've been accepted i
FutureDPT1122 said:
Congrats bud!! We made it! You got a decision to make though! lol
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Yes this is going to be tough haha. I loved both schools. Going to seriously weigh out the pros/ cons now. I really loved rosalinds campus/ facility better but GSU is a little cheaper overall I believe. I wish you the best of luck if you plan on attending GSU or wherever you attend!
 
livestrong124 said:
So I've been accepted i


Yes this is going to be tough haha. I loved both schools. Going to seriously weigh out the pros/ cons now. I really loved rosalinds campus/ facility better but GSU is a little cheaper overall I believe. I wish you the best of luck if you plan on attending GSU or wherever you attend!
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Yeaaaa sounds like a tough decision. But same man I wish you the best of luck also! Where ever we decide to go we will be on the path to being a DPT!
 
mkdpt said:
Hi, if you don’t mind telling me, when did you hear back from Drexel? I still haven’t heard anything one way or another.
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I heard back around 2 weeks ago! If you did not hear anything, I would assume that's good news. There is still time for interviews!
 
DancerDPT said:
Finally decided to post my stats!
University: Temple University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.47
Pre-Req GPA: 3.1
GRE: Q:147 V:148

Extra-Curric: Competitive ballroom dancer, PT Aide at an outpatient clinic for a year and a half, dance teacher

Volunteer: ALS assosiation, 32 hours at a Broadway physical therapy office, 100 hours at Jefferson inpatient hospital, 8 hours in a homecare facility

LOR: 1 Professor and 1 PT

Applied: Temple U, Drexel, Jefferson, Arcadia, Touro (Manhattan), NYU, USciences,

Acceptances:

Rejections: Drexel, Jefferson

Interviews: NYU, USciences
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Whens ur interview at usciences? 🙂
 
UPDATE!!! I'VE HEARD FROM ALL OF MY SCHOOLS.

University: University of St. Thomas (MN)
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.79 (undergrad alone: 3.89)
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.55 or higher depending on the school
GRE: 154 V, 160 Q, 5.0 AW

Extracurriculars: Catholic Medical Association, Dean's List every semester (3 years), Concert Choir, Festival Choir, St. Paul's Outreach, and 6 years volunteering on missions trips.

Observation hours: 103 outpatient, 2 inpatient in 6 different settings. 44 of the hours were done volunteering as a PT Tech.

LOR: 2 from PT's. One I have known since I was a child and the other from a shadowing experience.
2 from professors. One is my advisor and the other I have taken numerous courses from.

Applied: University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, Mayo Clinic, Concordia (MN), Marquette, University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Iowa.

Accepted: St. Catherine University, Mayo Clinic, University of Illinois at Chicago

Interviews: Mayo Clinic (9/14), University of Iowa (declined), Concordia (declined)

Waitlisted: University of Minnesota, Northwestern University

Rejected: Marquette

I will most likely be attending the Mayo Clinic!!
 
School: Rutgers University - Newark
Major: Neuroscience & Behavior
Undergrad GPA: 3.37
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3-3.4
GRE: 145V, 149Q, 4.0 AW (yes really)

Observation Hours: 930 total hours (all volunteering) = 2 Outpatient clinics: 550 + 288 hours (general orthopedic, geriatrics, pediatrics, sports, neurological), Inpatient Acute Care + Rehab/Sub-acute hospital: 72 hours (general orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular/pulmonary, integumentary, geriatrics), & a Cerebral Palsy School: 20 hours (pediatrics)

Extracurricular: Dean’s list, Dean's scholarship, Co-President/Community Service Coordinator/Mentor for M.A.P.S. (Minority Association of Pre-Health Students), Peer Advisor, Rutgers Red Cross Club, Indian Student Association, Research Assistant in 2 labs, Summer Tennis Instructor, Site Leader for Community Engagement Day, Vice President for Youth Girls in my local mosque, soup kitchens, and CPR & AED certified as well.

LORs: 2 PTs, 1 psychology professor, 1 principal investigator

Applied to: Rutgers North, NYU, Columbia, University of Scranton, Touro College, Daemen College, Seton Hall University
Interview: Rutgers North 11/30
Acceptances: RUTGERS NORTH 12/13!!! :biglove:
Rejections: None

I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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KhaTan said:
School: Rutgers University - Newark
Major: Neuroscience & Behavior
Undergrad GPA: 3.37
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3-3.4
GRE: 145V, 149Q, 4.0 AW (yes really)

Observation Hours: 930 total hours (all volunteering) = 2 Outpatient clinics: 550 + 288 hours (general orthopedic, geriatrics, pediatrics, sports, neurological), Inpatient Acute Care + Rehab/Sub-acute hospital: 72 hours (general orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular/pulmonary, integumentary, geriatrics), & a Cerebral Palsy School: 20 hours (pediatrics)

Extracurricular: Dean’s list, Dean's scholarship, Co-President/Community Service Coordinator/Mentor for M.A.P.S. (Minority Association of Pre-Health Students), Peer Advisor, Rutgers Red Cross Club, Indian Student Association, Research Assistant in 2 labs, Summer Tennis Instructor, Site Leader for Community Engagement Day, Vice President for Youth Girls in my local mosque, soup kitchens, and CPR & AED certified as well.

LORs: 2 PTs, 1 psychology professor, 1 principal investigator

Applied to: Rutgers North, NYU, Columbia, University of Scranton, Touro College, Daemen College, Seton Hall University
Interview: Rutgers North 11/30
Acceptances: RUTGERS NORTH 12/13!!! :biglove:
Rejections: None

I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Congrats! Did you receive the acceptance through email? I have similar stats and I'm anxiously waiting to hear back!
 
KhaTan said:
School: Rutgers University - Newark
Major: Neuroscience & Behavior
Undergrad GPA: 3.37
Pre-Req GPA: 3.3-3.4
GRE: 145V, 149Q, 4.0 AW (yes really)

Observation Hours: 930 total hours (all volunteering) = 2 Outpatient clinics: 550 + 288 hours (general orthopedic, geriatrics, pediatrics, sports, neurological), Inpatient Acute Care + Rehab/Sub-acute hospital: 72 hours (general orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular/pulmonary, integumentary, geriatrics), & a Cerebral Palsy School: 20 hours (pediatrics)

Extracurricular: Dean’s list, Dean's scholarship, Co-President/Community Service Coordinator/Mentor for M.A.P.S. (Minority Association of Pre-Health Students), Peer Advisor, Rutgers Red Cross Club, Indian Student Association, Research Assistant in 2 labs, Summer Tennis Instructor, Site Leader for Community Engagement Day, Vice President for Youth Girls in my local mosque, soup kitchens, and CPR & AED certified as well.

LORs: 2 PTs, 1 psychology professor, 1 principal investigator

Applied to: Rutgers North, NYU, Columbia, University of Scranton, Touro College, Daemen College, Seton Hall University
Interview: Rutgers North 11/30
Acceptances: RUTGERS NORTH 12/13!!! :biglove:
Rejections: None

I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!
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CONGRATS!! I just heard back from Rutgers today, too 🙂.

Major: Biology, concentration in physiology and behavior
Undergrad GPA: 3.83
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
GRE: 154V, 158Q, 4.5 AW

Observation Hours: 1300 hours total at 2 separate locations for the same outpatient orthopedic clinic.

Extracurricular: Dean’s list, various volunteer positions (summer camp counselor for 2 years, youth group leader for 5 years, other leadership positions in my church), gap year leadership program for my church, certified personal trainer (5 years), certified CPR/AED, Functional Movement Screen certified, and have received four different scholarships.

LORs: 2 PTs, 1 from my previous boss

Applied to: Rutgers North
Interview: Rutgers North 11/30
Acceptances: Rutgers North! (12/14)
 
Osflsievol said:
CONGRATS!! I just heard back from Rutgers today, too 🙂.

Major: Biology, concentration in physiology and behavior
Undergrad GPA: 3.83
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
GRE: 154V, 158Q, 4.5 AW

Observation Hours: 1300 hours total at 2 separate locations for the same outpatient orthopedic clinic.

Extracurricular: Dean’s list, various volunteer positions (summer camp counselor for 2 years, youth group leader for 5 years, other leadership positions in my church), gap year leadership program for my church, certified personal trainer (5 years), certified CPR/AED, Functional Movement Screen certified, and have received four different scholarships.

LORs: 2 PTs, 1 from my previous boss

Applied to: Rutgers North
Interview: Rutgers North 11/30
Acceptances: Rutgers North! (12/14)
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Omg yay!! congrats to you too! :highfive:
 
dancingpt said:
First time posting! I know my chances are low with my pGPA, but hoping for the best this cycle!

University: Northwestern University
Major: Dance and Psychology
Undergrad GPA: 3.37
Postbacc GPA: 4.0
Pre-requisite GPA: 3.0-3.2 depending on school, only applying where I meet the minimum
GRE: 156V, 159Q, 5.0 W
*Included a statement in my application saying that many of my prerequisite courses were taken during a time of serious injury/chronic pain, leading to me having spinal surgery over winter break of my junior year. I know this affected my grades in these courses, but it did give me a lot more exposure to PT as a patient.

Extra-curriculars/Experiences: Research Assistant in a psychology lab, Research Assistant on a dance science project, student admissions council (host prospective students and show them around campus/tell them about the school), president/founder of an a cappella group, member of 3 dance groups, performed in and choreographed for many dance shows on campus, choreographed a musical on campus, executive board/public relations chair for my dance group, volunteer at 2 animal shelters

Volunteer/Observation Hours: Over 350 (with 250 more in progress) working as a rehab aide in an outpatient clinic; 34 unpaid at outpatient clinics; 11 in occupational outpatient, 7 in wellness outpatient, 25 in inpatient

Certification: Adult and pediatric CPR, AED, and first aid

LORs: 1 PT (the manager of the clinic where I work), 1 psych professor who runs the lab I worked in, 1 dance professor who mentors the graduating dance majors

Applying: Northwestern, Rosalind Franklin, UIC, NYU, Touro, Franklin Pierce (NH and AZ), GWU, Hampton, UMiami, Emory, Regis

Interviews: NYU (12/7), Emory (1/11)

Acceptances: Franklin Pierce NH (12/14)

Updates: Received invitation for Touro supplemental app (11/2), Alternate Candidate for Northwestern (11/30)
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Update: First acceptance! Franklin Pierce NH!!! :soexcited:
 
Finca said:
Congrats for the first acceptance letter! I saw you applied to UIC, have you heard from them yet?
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I haven't, but I saw they sent out a few acceptances yesterday so I'm trying not to get my hopes up for them.
 
Hey, did you hear anything back from USC or any other schools???
 
Has anyone heard back from Northern Illinois University lately? Interviews were 11/10.
 
Shawn1309 said:
Wow I didn't think Franklin Pierce sent out letters until after December! Congratulations! Franklin Pierce is my first choice school.
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I got accepted into FPU NH as well! I emailed a while ago and they told me we would start hearing back on 12/15 but I guess it happened a day early. She said thats when acceptances would start being sent so I am sure more is coming in the future! Did you get accepted?
 
FuturePTBro said:
I got accepted into FPU NH as well! I emailed a while ago and they told me we would start hearing back on 12/15 but I guess it happened a day early. She said thats when acceptances would start being sent so I am sure more is coming in the future! Did you get accepted?
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Congratulations! No I haven't heard anything from them. Hopefully I hear something soon. I just sent them an email with an update. May I ask your stats?
 
idkwhattowritehere said:
Undergrad: University of Alabama
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.81
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
GRE Scores: Q156 V157 W4.0
Hours: 130 outpatient, 20 inpatient
Additional: Dean's List, Delta Zeta Sorority, member of Phi Eta Sigma, Pre-PT society
LOR: 1 PT, 2 professors

Applying to: UIC, Northwestern, University of Washington, George Washington, Emory, UTHSC, South Alabama, Midwestern University
Acceptances: UTHSC, George Washington, UIC, Emory
Rejections: Northwestern, University of Washington
Interviews: UTHSC, Emory, George Washington, Midwestern (did not attend), South Alabama (did not attend)
Waitlists: UIC, Emory

ATTENDING EMORY UNIVERSITY!!!!
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Hi, I would be greatly appreciated if you would like to tell me when did you get pulled off from the waitlist by UIC?
 
Shawn1309 said:
Congratulations! No I haven't heard anything from them. Hopefully I hear something soon. I just sent them an email with an update. May I ask your stats?
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I called them and asked for an update as well! They said they sent first round of acceptances yesterday and denials and I am on the list pending acceptance(whatever that means) And that since I didn’t get denied yet it’s a good sign lmao. I wish you good luck!!
 
UPDATES 🙂

University: UCLA
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7-3.81 depending on program
Post-Bac GPA: 4.0
GRE: 164 V, 159 Q, 3.5 W

Extracurriculars/Experiences: Editor for undergraduate art journal for 2 and a half years, UCP Wheels for Humanity volunteer building and refurbishing wheelchairs, Rock N' Roll Marathon medical volunteer, 7 on 7 adult coed soccer league (Victorious Secret is our name 😉), Intern for nonprofit serving at-risk youth, Treasurer then Vice President of PT/OT Club, Hosted international students through Global Siblings program at UCLA, KEEN LA athletic sessions with special-needs youth, Life Rolls On, Study abroad, Anatomy Lab Leader, Research assistant for three studies working with obese, opioid-addicted, and HIV+ patients

Volunteer Hours: Outpatient Clinic- 150; Outpatient Pediatric - 34; Outpatient Hospital - 112; Inpatient SNF- 35 hours

LORs: One from physical therapist, one from English professor who I have a great mentoring relationship with, one from supervisor, one from PI

Applied: UCSF/SFSU, Chapman University (Fall Cohort), USC, CSUN, CSULB, Duke, Boston U, UIC, Northwestern, Emory, NYU, UNTHSC
Interviews: Duke (11/30), NYU (12/7), Emory (1/11), UCSF/SFSU (2/1-2/2)
Waitlisted: N/A
Rejected: Duke (12/14)
Accepted: Northwestern University (10/1), USC (12/11), UIC (12/13)

Expected a rejection from Duke. First interview went really well (she was awesome!), though the second faculty member just made me feel uncomfortable and unheard. Strange day there. Anyone have a similar experience?
 
fluffypenguin said:
UPDATES 🙂

University: UCLA
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7-3.81 depending on program
Post-Bac GPA: 4.0
GRE: 164 V, 159 Q, 3.5 W

Extracurriculars/Experiences: Editor for undergraduate art journal for 2 and a half years, UCP Wheels for Humanity volunteer building and refurbishing wheelchairs, Rock N' Roll Marathon medical volunteer, 7 on 7 adult coed soccer league (Victorious Secret is our name 😉), Intern for nonprofit serving at-risk youth, Treasurer then Vice President of PT/OT Club, Hosted international students through Global Siblings program at UCLA, KEEN LA athletic sessions with special-needs youth, Life Rolls On, Study abroad, Anatomy Lab Leader, Research assistant for three studies working with obese, opioid-addicted, and HIV+ patients

Volunteer Hours: Outpatient Clinic- 150; Outpatient Pediatric - 34; Outpatient Hospital - 112; Inpatient SNF- 35 hours

LORs: One from physical therapist, one from English professor who I have a great mentoring relationship with, one from supervisor, one from PI

Applied: UCSF/SFSU, Chapman University (Fall Cohort), USC, CSUN, CSULB, Duke, Boston U, UIC, Northwestern, Emory, NYU, UNTHSC
Interviews: Duke (11/30), NYU (12/7), Emory (1/11), UCSF/SFSU (2/1-2/2)
Waitlisted: N/A
Rejected: Duke (12/14)
Accepted: Northwestern University (10/1), USC (12/11), UIC (12/13)

Expected a rejection from Duke. First interview went really well (she was awesome!), though the second faculty member just made me feel uncomfortable and unheard. Strange day there. Anyone have a similar experience?
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Not going to lie, I felt pretty similarly. I know it was meant to be chill, but the interviewers both seemed a little cold to me. 15 mins is not a lot of time for someone to get to know you but I guess that's the challenge, right? Anyways, congrats on those who did make it! Your stats look great though and I'm surprised they didn't accept you! You've got a billion other great choices though. Good luck!

PS I think we might have been in the same small group. 😉
 
Zimbabwe9 said:
I called them and asked for an update as well! They said they sent first round of acceptances yesterday and denials and I am on the list pending acceptance(whatever that means) And that since I didn’t get denied yet it’s a good sign lmao. I wish you good luck!!
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Hey man I guess since we didn’t get denied that’s good news haha. Best of luck to you.
 
Congr
fluffypenguin said:
UPDATES 🙂

University: UCLA
Major: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.77
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7-3.81 depending on program
Post-Bac GPA: 4.0
GRE: 164 V, 159 Q, 3.5 W

Extracurriculars/Experiences: Editor for undergraduate art journal for 2 and a half years, UCP Wheels for Humanity volunteer building and refurbishing wheelchairs, Rock N' Roll Marathon medical volunteer, 7 on 7 adult coed soccer league (Victorious Secret is our name 😉), Intern for nonprofit serving at-risk youth, Treasurer then Vice President of PT/OT Club, Hosted international students through Global Siblings program at UCLA, KEEN LA athletic sessions with special-needs youth, Life Rolls On, Study abroad, Anatomy Lab Leader, Research assistant for three studies working with obese, opioid-addicted, and HIV+ patients

Volunteer Hours: Outpatient Clinic- 150; Outpatient Pediatric - 34; Outpatient Hospital - 112; Inpatient SNF- 35 hours

LORs: One from physical therapist, one from English professor who I have a great mentoring relationship with, one from supervisor, one from PI

Applied: UCSF/SFSU, Chapman University (Fall Cohort), USC, CSUN, CSULB, Duke, Boston U, UIC, Northwestern, Emory, NYU, UNTHSC
Interviews: Duke (11/30), NYU (12/7), Emory (1/11), UCSF/SFSU (2/1-2/2)
Waitlisted: N/A
Rejected: Duke (12/14)
Accepted: Northwestern University (10/1), USC (12/11), UIC (12/13)

Expected a rejection from Duke. First interview went really well (she was awesome!), though the second faculty member just made me feel uncomfortable and unheard. Strange day there. Anyone have a similar experience?
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ats! Which school are you going to attend?
 
Stacey265 said:
Not going to lie, I felt pretty similarly. I know it was meant to be chill, but the interviewers both seemed a little cold to me. 15 mins is not a lot of time for someone to get to know you but I guess that's the challenge, right? Anyways, congrats on those who did make it! Your stats look great though and I'm surprised they didn't accept you! You've got a billion other great choices though. Good luck!

PS I think we might have been in the same small group. 😉
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15 minutes is definitely not enough time, especially since the guy who interviewed me grilled me with over 10 questions with some curve balls in the mix that required time to answer in full. The knocking on the door was unsettling and interrupted us, too. Congrats to those who did make it, though! Thank you and I hope you get into your schools, too!

Were you sitting across from me? :happy:
 
fluffypenguin said:
15 minutes is definitely not enough time, especially since the guy who interviewed me grilled me with over 10 questions with some curve balls in the mix that required time to answer in full. The knocking on the door was unsettling and interrupted us, too. Congrats to those who did make it, though! Thank you and I hope you get into your schools, too!

Were you sitting across from me? :happy:
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Yep! I was in the first group that interviewed on that day. Your going to UCLA and your getting into USC sounded pretty familiar to me. 🙂 I've committed now! Hope all goes well for you!
 
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