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

[Angelina2-6]

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Major: Kinesiology
Cum GPA: 3.30
Post-bac GPA: 3.95
Pre-Req GPA: 3.40–3.70 (depends on retakes)
GRE: 146V, 502Q, 3.0W

Extra-Curric: Biomechanics Teaching Assistant, Health and Wellness Intern, Personal trainer

Observation: 1000 hours as a PT/OT aide at an outpatient clinic, 20 hours at a skilled nursing facility, & 20 at a second outpatient clinic

Employment: PT/OT aide at an outpatient clinic

Honors: Dean’s list & scholarships

Cert: CPR and AED

LORs: 1 Mentor, 1 Professor, and 2 PTs

Planning to Apply to: New York University, Northwestern University, Long Island University, Chatham University, New York Institute of Technology, Eastern Washington University, Loma Linda University, University of Wisconsin – Madison, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, University of Washington, Touro College, Chatham University, Gannon University - Ruskin, USA

Acceptances: USciences, LLU, USA, LIU
Rejections: University of Wisconsin - Madison, EWU
Interview: Chatham University (11/3), NYIT (10/26), USA, Gannon University @Ruskin (11/10), LLU, LIU


whoop whoop!

congrats on the acceptances!! 🙂 do you know where you'll go yet?

 

[dpt.hopeful]

How soon after you submitted your application did you hear about an interview?

For my interview at South College, I received the interview request less than a week after I applied. But I applied really late (January) so now I'm nervous that there aren't any spots left. Have you applied there?

 

[DPTuron]

Been reading the forums since app opened. Good time as any to share my stats 🙂

University: University of California, San Diego
Major: Physiology & Neuroscience, Psychology (minor)
Overall GPA: 3.46
Pre-Req GPA: 3.44
GRE: V150, Q149, Writing 4.5

Observation Hours: 5 settings - 1200+ hours outpatient (ortho, sports, cardio, geriatrics, peds, aquatics, women's health), 40 hours inpatient (acute care, sub acute for veterans and active duty personnel), 1 hour home health (lol)
Recommendations: 2 PTs (clinic director and wound care specialist), 1 prof (Microbiology)
Extracurriculars: Food bank volunteer, church volunteer, research volunteer, PT club member, high school mentor, filipino club board member for 2 years, Note taker, contact assistant for admissions office, intramural athlete, personal trainer assistant, PT Aide

Applied: WesternU, MSMU, WCU, CSUN, CSULB, APU, Chapman (Fall and Summer), Touro Nevada, UNLV
Interviews: APU (9/26), WesternU (declined)
Rejections: CSUN (1/25), Chapman - fall (1/31), CSULB (2/1)
Waitlist: Chapman - summer (declined)
Acceptances: APU (10/10), Touro Nevada (11/20), MSMU (12/2)

*Although my stats are average, I believe what got me my acceptances were making sure my extracurricular activities, observation hours, and recommenders were diverse. I also asked a few PT students to help me along the way. Finally, talk to admissions I asked so many questions I knew the answer already but did it anyways so they knew I am very interested. Literally have threads of conversations since July with different admissions departments.

Best of luck everyone!

Final Update!

University: University of California, San Diego
Major: Physiology & Neuroscience, Psychology (minor)
Overall GPA: 3.46
Pre-Req GPA: 3.44
GRE: V150, Q149, Writing 4.5

Observation Hours: 5 settings - 1200+ hours outpatient (ortho, sports, cardio, geriatrics, peds, aquatics, women's health), 40 hours inpatient (acute care, sub acute for veterans and active duty personnel), 1 hour home health (lol)
Recommendations: 2 PTs (clinic director and wound care specialist), 1 prof (Microbiology)
Extracurriculars: Food bank volunteer, church volunteer, research volunteer, PT club member, high school mentor, filipino club board member for 2 years, Note taker, contact assistant for admissions office, intramural athlete, personal trainer assistant, PT Aide

Applied: WesternU, MSMU, WCU, CSUN, CSULB, APU, Chapman (Fall and Summer), Touro Nevada, UNLV
Interviews: APU (9/26), WesternU (declined), WCU (declined)
Rejections: CSUN (1/25), Chapman - fall (1/31), CSULB (2/1), UNLV (2/11)
Waitlist: Chapman - summer (declined)
Acceptances: APU (10/10), Touro Nevada (11/20), MSMU (12/2)

Will be attending TUN

 

[hopefuldpt1121]

For my interview at South College, I received the interview request less than a week after I applied. But I applied really late (January) so now I'm nervous that there aren't any spots left. Have you applied there?

I just applied this week so super late. I’m hoping they still have spots since they extended their application deadline by 3 months last week.

 

[dancingpt]

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

Rejections: UIC, Franklin Pierce AZ (pGPA didn't meet requirements)

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

Acceptances: Franklin Pierce NH (12/14), Touro Bay Shore (12/20), Northwestern (2/6)

Updates: Received invitation for Touro supplemental app (11/2), Alternate Candidate for Northwestern (11/30), Waitlisted for interview at Regis (12/12), Waitlisted at Emory (2/13)

Attending Northwestern University!!!

Final Update!
I didn't know if I'd be accepted anywhere this cycle, and I'm now planning to attend my top choice program! Those with low GPAs, don't lose hope. I freaked myself out poring over this forum for the past few years, but every applicant and every program is different. Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear!

 

[dpt.hopeful]

I just applied this week so super late. I’m hoping they still have spots since they extended their application deadline by 3 months last week.

That's what I'm hoping as well but several people are already waitlisted so not sure...

 

[FutureDPT_MN2015]

Final Update!
I didn't know if I'd be accepted anywhere this cycle, and I'm now planning to attend my top choice program! Those with low GPAs, don't lose hope. I freaked myself out poring over this forum for the past few years, but every applicant and every program is different. Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear!

Same girl! Congrats!! See you this fall. 🙂

 

[scsd6]

Update: Acceptance

I have been lurking around on this forum since I was a senior in high school. It feels so good to be able to finally say that I have been accepted into PT school! If you make a goal and put in the work it will pay off!


Undergrad: Oregon State University
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.94
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
Math/Science GPA: 3.87
GRE: Not required by programs I applied to


Observation: 933 outpatient ortho/sports (paid), 44 outpatient ortho/aqua at separate clinic, 14 SNF, 10 inpatient acute (1,001 total hours)


LOR’s: 3 PTs, biomechanics professor


EC’s: Work as PT aide, intramural softball & football, MS walk volunteer, PTAH club, functional movement assessment demonstrator for high school and collegiate sports teams, misc. volunteer at local community center

Applied: Pacific University (Oregon), George Fox University
Interviews: Pacific University (Oregon) 1/19, George Fox University 2/2
Rejections: N/A

Acceptances: Pacific University (Oregon) 2/7, George Fox University 2/13

 

[LBfutureDPT]

University: VCU
Major: Exercise Science & Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.6
Pre-Req GPA: 3.57
GRE: V 151, Q 143, W 4.5

Extra-Curric: 2,000 hours as a sports medicine rehab tech, VCU Run lab research assistant/intern, Camp Bruce McCoy BIAV camp counselor, Personal Trainer, Deans List, 1st place award for undergraduate biomechanics research, first authorship presentation at SEACSM conference in biomechanics
Volunteer: VCU sports medicine OP (24 hours) , Sheltering Arms Inpatient both Hanover and South Hospital (30 hours), VCU Children's hospital OP and inpatient (100 hours)
Certifications: Adult & Pediatric First Aid, AHA BLS, Adult Biomedical Human Subject's Research Cert, ACE Certified Personal Trainer
LOR'S: 2 PT's (1 Clinical Supervisor & 1 worked with during majority of my duration as a tech), 1 Biomechanics Research Mentor

Acceptances: USciences (1/4),Mary Baldwin Murphy Deming (2/13)
Rejections: Temple, TJU, Drexel, Radford
Interviews: Marymount (12/1)-Top Tier Waitlist, Shenandoah (12/18)-Waitlist, USciences (12/20), Mary Baldwin Murphy Deming (2/8)

This was my first time applying as I haven't graduated yet and I had extremely low expectations with my quantitative GRE score and my lower verbal score. Additionally, I had to retake my first chemistry after my freshman year so I was really doubtful that I would get in to any of the programs I wanted to attend. Hopefully this gives some hope to those who are stressing about the GRE and any academic retakes! Ultimately, I got in to my top choice and I couldn't be more excited!!

 

[Angelina2-6]

University: VCU
Major: Exercise Science & Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.6
Pre-Req GPA: 3.57
GRE: V 151, Q 143, W 4.5

Extra-Curric: 2,000 hours as a sports medicine rehab tech, VCU Run lab research assistant/intern, Camp Bruce McCoy BIAV camp counselor, Personal Trainer, Deans List, 1st place award for undergraduate biomechanics research, first authorship presentation at SEACSM conference in biomechanics
Volunteer: VCU sports medicine OP (24 hours) , Sheltering Arms Inpatient both Hanover and South Hospital (30 hours), VCU Children's hospital OP and inpatient (100 hours)
Certifications: Adult & Pediatric First Aid, AHA BLS, Adult Biomedical Human Subject's Research Cert, ACE Certified Personal Trainer
LOR'S: 2 PT's (1 Clinical Supervisor & 1 worked with during majority of my duration as a tech), 1 Biomechanics Research Mentor

Acceptances: USciences (1/4),Mary Baldwin Murphy Deming (2/13)
Rejections: Temple, TJU, Drexel, Radford
Interviews: Marymount (12/1)-Top Tier Waitlist, Shenandoah (12/18)-Waitlist, USciences (12/20), Mary Baldwin Murphy Deming (2/8)

This was my first time applying as I haven't graduated yet and I had extremely low expectations with my quantitative GRE score and my lower verbal score. Additionally, I had to retake my first chemistry after my freshman year so I was really doubtful that I would get in to any of the programs I wanted to attend. Hopefully this gives some hope to those who are stressing about the GRE and any academic retakes! Ultimately, I got in to my top choice and I couldn't be more excited!!

congrats!!! what made u choose mary baldwin instead?

 

[LBfutureDPT]

congrats!!! what made u choose mary baldwin instead?

I really preferred the set up of their curriculum and their large focus on interprofessionalism. I also work alongside DPT's who were once taught by the program director and they raved about her. Plus I love the location and can't beat the cost of living and tuition compared to USciences.

 

[KS_DPT96]

Final Update

University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Major: Nutrition Sciences; Psychology Minor

Overall: 3.92
Pre-req: 3.9
GRE: 160Q 160V 5.0

Extracurricular: Volunteer YL leader for 4 years, Summer Staff at a YL camp, Intramural basketball, College ministry group

Volunteer Hours: Outpatient peds (12) Inpatient (24) Outpatient tech hours (700+)

LOR's: (1) PT (1) Volunteering supervisor (1) Professor

Employment: PT Tech for over 2 years at the same clinic

Applied: Kansas University Medical Center, Wichita State University, Mayo Clinic, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Interview: Mayo Clinic (10/5)
Denied: UW-Madison
Accepted: KUMC, WSU, Mayo

I will be attending the Mayo Clinic this coming fall!

 

[Angelina2-6]

I really preferred the set up of their curriculum and their large focus on interprofessionalism. I also work alongside DPT's who were once taught by the program director and they raved about her. Plus I love the location and can't beat the cost of living and tuition compared to USciences.

great choice! when was ur accepted deposit deadline for USP due?

 

[LBfutureDPT]

great choice! when was ur accepted deposit deadline for USP due?

February 20th!

 

[pt3001]

*UPDATE* University: University of Arizona
Major: Physiology
Overall GPA: 3.68
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4-3.6 ish (Depending)
GRE: 155Q 158V 4.0W

Extra-Curric: Division 1 Rugby-Volunteering with kids through the team (Big sisters/Big brothers) in Tucson. Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity Executive Board member as well as volunteer/community service coordinator for Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Volunteer: 75 Hours Outpatient

Applied: NYMC, Simmons, USciences, UNE, Springfield, George Washington, Vermont, High Point, MCPHS

Acceptances: Simmons Univeristy, USciences, Vermont, George Washington University

Rejections:

Interviews: George Washington University UNE, High Point(declined), Usciences(1/8)

**P.S** I'll note that my freshman year I messed up and have a academic dishonesty infraction on my record that I had to disclose on my applications. Albeit the infraction was a small participation related problem, I didn't think I had any shot of getting in this cycle and was prepared for next cycle when the infraction is expunged from my record. If you have doubts about your application there is always hope! Have confidence in yourself![/QUOTE]

 

[mmabeza509]

I'm actually embarrassed to share this since they are so low, but I'll do it to give others hope and show that they can get in with sub 3.0 GPAs

Overall GPA: 2.76 (College was an interesting time in my life l o l)
Pre-Req GPA:2.93
GRE: 149V, 151M, 3.5 W

Volunteer/Work experience:
PT Aide @ outpatient clinic: 1 year, 500~ hours
Rehab Tech @ Morristown Medical Center: 3 years, 2500~ hours (I honestly think this is what helped me a ton)

LOR: (2) PT's, (1) Director of my schools Biology program

Applied: University of St. Augustine, Emory&Henry College, Kean University, Daemon College,

Accepted: U of St. Augustine (2/13)
Rejected: Emory&Henry
Still waiting on the other two

I was talking to the admissions coordinator to follow up on my acceptance at USA, and they said that I was very strong with my interview (very personable, outgoing, strong responses to questions)

Honestly if you think you'll have trouble with your interview, look up "A New Exercise: How to Succeed at the Interview for a DPT Program".

I swear by this book. It helped me tremendously in formulating my answers to common questions, as well as picking up on certain mannerisms, etc.

On another note, even though my grades weren't the best, I feel that if you really devote yourself to the field, you're bound to find success somewhere.

Good luck to all future DPT students

-Michael

 

[dpt.hopeful]

I believe 1/24 or 1/25

Did they tell you how long the waitlist is or what number you're at?

 

[bc0167]

I'm actually embarrassed to share this since they are so low, but I'll do it to give others hope and show that they can get in with sub 3.0 GPAs

...ble, outgoing, strong responses to questions)

Honestly if you think you'll have trouble with your interview, look up "A New Exercise: How to Succeed at the Interview for a DPT Program"......

-Michael

Agree, A New Exercise: How to Succeed at the Interview for a DPT Program had me prepared for any question thrown at me.

Congrats.

 

[Angelina2-6]

*UPDATE* University: University of Arizona
Major: Physiology
Overall GPA: 3.68
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4-3.6 ish (Depending)
GRE: 155Q 158V 4.0W

Extra-Curric: Division 1 Rugby-Volunteering with kids through the team (Big sisters/Big brothers) in Tucson. Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity Executive Board member as well as volunteer/community service coordinator for Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Volunteer: 75 Hours Outpatient

Applied: NYMC, Simmons, USciences, UNE, Springfield, George Washington, Vermont, High Point, MCPHS

Acceptances: Simmons Univeristy, USciences, Vermont, George Washington University

Rejections:

Interviews: George Washington University UNE, High Point(declined), Usciences(1/8)

**P.S** I'll note that my freshman year I messed up and have a academic dishonesty infraction on my record that I had to disclose on my applications. Albeit the infraction was a small participation related problem, I didn't think I had any shot of getting in this cycle and was prepared for next cycle when the infraction is expunged from my record. If you have doubts about your application there is always hope! Have confidence in yourself!

[/QUOTE]
Congrats!!! which school will you be going to?

 

[thecurlyredhead]

School: Indiana University - Bloomington
Major: Exercise Science Minor: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.66
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.60 depending on school
GRE: 156V, 152Q, 4.0AW

Extracurriculars: Christian small group leader, American Medical Women's Association chapter member, Pre-PT club member, Hospital volunteer, Employed w/ nutritional services dept. at hospital delivering meals to patients

Observation Hours: 64 Inpatient (ortho acute care); 95 Outpatient - (87 peds hippotherapy & 8 neuro); 16 Home Health (peds)

Applied: Belmont, Emory, High Point, Indiana University, Indiana State, OSU, UIndy, Vermont, WVU

Interviewed: High Point (10/29), UIndy (11/16), IU (1/20), ISU (12/1), WVU (1/5), Emory (1/11), Belmont (1/17 - declined)
Waitlisted: IU #14 (12/10)
Rejected: OSU (12/18)
Accepted: High Point (11/7), UIndy (11/20), ISU (12/11), WVU (1/12), Emory (1/15), Vermont (1/23), IU (1/29)

Attending: Emory University

This midwest girl is moving south...
I've spent hours scouring this forum and am so excited to finally be able to post my stats. Best of luck to everyone that will be applying or beginning a PT program this summer/fall. To anyone who has ever posted on here, thank you!

 

[HopefulPT3]

Has anyone interviewed from LIU - Brooklyn campus? I have an interview there next month

 

[Future33DPT33]

FINAL UPDATE!!

University: Kean University
Major: Biology Pre-Professional
Cumulative GPA: 3.72
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.6 - 3.7 depending on the school
GRE: 143 Verbal, 150 Quantitative, 4.5 Writing, when taken again I got a 146, 149, and 4.5.

Observation Hours:
200+ hours obtained and 100+ hours planned in an outpatient facility
50+ hours in a pediatric outpatient facility

Letters:
2 letters of recommendation from Physical Therapists, one of which who has been practicing for over 30 years.
1 Biology professor

Applied to:
AT Still University
Plymouth State University
East Tennessee State University
Rocky Mountain University
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences
University of Mary
Midwestern University- Glendale
MCPHS- Boston
University of Sciences
University of St. Augustine- San Marcos
University of New England
University of Lynchburg

Interviews:
University of Mary
Midwestern University (declined interview)
University of New England
MCPHS (declined)
University of Sciences
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences (declined)
University of St. Augustine (declined)
Plymouth State University (declined)

Acceptances:
University of Mary (withdrew my acceptance)
University of the Sciences
University of Lynchburg
University of New England

Attending:
University of Lynchburg

 

[Angelina2-6]

FINAL UPDATE!!

congrats on your acceptances!!! do u mind telling me why you chose university of lynchburg instead of the others?

 

[Future33DPT33]

congrats on your acceptances!!! do u mind telling me why you chose university of lynchburg instead of the others?

I chose to not attend University of the Sciences because of the cost and because I did not like the structure of the curriculum. It was 50k more than Lynchburg and the cost of living in Philadelphia is much more than in Virginia. With the curriculum there would be a lot of moving in and out for clinicals and I felt that it was important to have a more steady living situation during graduate school! In addition the program at Lynchburg seems incredible and they have a possible 3,000 clinical site opportunities as compared to UScis 1,000 clinical sites. Although Usci is an amazing program, I just couldn’t get over the cost and moving around constantly!

 

[godwillingfuturePT2020]

I'm actually embarrassed to share this since they are so low, but I'll do it to give others hope and show that they can get in with sub 3.0 GPAs

Overall GPA: 2.76 (College was an interesting time in my life l o l)
Pre-Req GPA:2.93
GRE: 149V, 151M, 3.5 W

Volunteer/Work experience:
PT Aide @ outpatient clinic: 1 year, 500~ hours
Rehab Tech @ Morristown Medical Center: 3 years, 2500~ hours (I honestly think this is what helped me a ton)

LOR: (2) PT's, (1) Director of my schools Biology program

Applied: University of St. Augustine, Emory&Henry College, Kean University, Daemon College,

Accepted: U of St. Augustine (2/13)
Rejected: Emory&Henry
Still waiting on the other two

I was talking to the admissions coordinator to follow up on my acceptance at USA, and they said that I was very strong with my interview (very personable, outgoing, strong responses to questions)

Honestly if you think you'll have trouble with your interview, look up "A New Exercise: How to Succeed at the Interview for a DPT Program".

I swear by this book. It helped me tremendously in formulating my answers to common questions, as well as picking up on certain mannerisms, etc.

On another note, even though my grades weren't the best, I feel that if you really devote yourself to the field, you're bound to find success somewhere.

Good luck to all future DPT students

-Michael

Could i PM you?

 

[DJPT4040]

Does anyone have any input on LIU Brooklyn, such as pros and cons and how interviews were? Back and forth about this school and any information would be helpful.

 

[HPNDPT19]

Final Update!

University: University of California, San Diego
Major: Physiology & Neuroscience, Psychology (minor)
Overall GPA: 3.46
Pre-Req GPA: 3.44
GRE: V150, Q149, Writing 4.5

Observation Hours: 5 settings - 1200+ hours outpatient (ortho, sports, cardio, geriatrics, peds, aquatics, women's health), 40 hours inpatient (acute care, sub acute for veterans and active duty personnel), 1 hour home health (lol)
Recommendations: 2 PTs (clinic director and wound care specialist), 1 prof (Microbiology)
Extracurriculars: Food bank volunteer, church volunteer, research volunteer, PT club member, high school mentor, filipino club board member for 2 years, Note taker, contact assistant for admissions office, intramural athlete, personal trainer assistant, PT Aide

Applied: WesternU, MSMU, WCU, CSUN, CSULB, APU, Chapman (Fall and Summer), Touro Nevada, UNLV
Interviews: APU (9/26), WesternU (declined), WCU (declined)
Rejections: CSUN (1/25), Chapman - fall (1/31), CSULB (2/1), UNLV (2/11)
Waitlist: Chapman - summer (declined)
Acceptances: APU (10/10), Touro Nevada (11/20), MSMU (12/2)

Will be attending TUN

Hello, congrats on the acceptance! I am waitlisted for TUN but dont really see much info about the program on this forum. Do you mind me asking when is the deadline for deposit? It's nice to see if I still have hope lol Thanks in advance.

 

[Pastrasity]

Hello, congrats on the acceptance! I am waitlisted for TUN but dont really see much info about the program on this forum. Do you mind me asking when is the deadline for deposit? It's nice to see if I still have hope lol Thanks in advance.

Hi there may I PM you about TUN? I'm looking to get in there and even if I can get waitlisted there is a chance.

 

[HPNDPT19]

Hi there may I PM you about TUN? I'm looking to get in there and even if I can get waitlisted there is a chance.

Of course! 🙂

 

[DPTuron]

Hello, congrats on the acceptance! I am waitlisted for TUN but dont really see much info about the program on this forum. Do you mind me asking when is the deadline for deposit? It's nice to see if I still have hope lol Thanks in advance.

TUN deadline for deposit was January 15th. I'm not exactly sure if the class is full or not unfortunately ): best person to ask is Michael Wilson, he's the Sr Admissions Manager. Atm they have sent me the health packet and enrollment info. Michael told me that he once called a student a week before class starts if they want to attend the upcoming class. So dont give up hope! Feel free to PM me if you have anymore questions 🙂

 

[godwillingfuturePT2020]

Can someone with a "average" GPA post so i can have some hope lol. Cause all these HIGH GPA post are making me scared

 

[M$$]

Can someone with a "average" GPA post so i can have some hope lol. Cause all these HIGH GPA post is making me scared

GPA: 3.57 pre req gpa 3.1-3.4
I was very involved with other things at school so I would suggest you try the same to make your app stick out

 

[FutureDPT_MN2015]

Can someone with a "average" GPA post so i can have some hope lol. Cause all these HIGH GPA post are making me scared

GPA: 3.2 and pre-req: 3.4-3.5. Above average GRE I think... but there is hope for us!

 

[godwillingfuturePT2020]

Does having a CPR or FIrst Aid help?

 

[Pastrasity]

Can someone with a "average" GPA post so i can have some hope lol. Cause all these HIGH GPA post are making me scared

3.2 cGPA WITH retakes. So even lower with PTCAS

 

[DPTuron]

Can someone with a "average" GPA post so i can have some hope lol. Cause all these HIGH GPA post are making me scared

GPA: 3.46 pre-req: 3.44 most of the schools I applied had higher gpa avg for their accepted students. Though I tried to make up for it with diverse experiences.

 

[DPTuron]

Does having a CPR or FIrst Aid help?

I say any little bit helps when doing the app. I input my CPR certificate which expires way before pt school start 😛

 

[Shawn1309]

Can someone with a "average" GPA post so i can have some hope lol. Cause all these HIGH GPA post are making me scared

GPA: 3.3 Pre req: 3.2-3.3
I think I got in because I did well on the interview

 

[DPTgirl66]

Update.. waitlisted

Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.68 on PTCAS (3.83 on transcript)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.42-3.57ish depending on school
GRE: 153V 151Q 4.0AW

LOR: 2 PT's (one I shadowed and one I work with), 1 professor (director of the exercise science program), 1 employer

Volunteer/Observation hours: 531 total at time of application

Outpatient: 237hrs hospital clinic (216 of those hours I worked as a tech), 265hrs free-standing clinic (3 different sites)
Inpatient: 29hrs acute/sub-acute rehab

Extra Curriculars/Experiences: Research internship (for school credit), Pre-physical therapy society, exercise science club, health and wellness intern, 5 community service experiences, CPR/First Aid certified, Certified Personal Trainer, Deans list a few semesters, small undergrad scholarship

Applied (8): Tennessee State University, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Marshall University, University of New Mexico, Western University of Health Sciences, Des Moines University, Midwestern-Glendale, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Interviews:
Midwestern-Glendale: 10/26
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions: 11/16
University of Nebraska Medical Center: 12/18
Marshall (declined)
University of New Mexico: 2/2
Western University of Health Sciences (declined)
Des Moines University: 2/1
Acceptances: RMUoHP (declined a few months after accepting) and UNM!!
Waitlist: Midwestern (withdrew application), UNMC, DMU

Hoping to get off that DMU waitlist! Have had no luck coming off waitlists in the past... hopefully it'll be good news for me this time tho!

 

[wushuPT]

University: UC Davis
Major: Exercise Biology
Overall GPA: 3.40 & Post-bacc: 3.98
GRE: V 159, Q 156, AW 5.0

Extracurriculars/Experiences: US wushu team member, student government, food service employee and supervisor, orientation leader, Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, conference services employee, studied abroad and interned at a health & wellness start-up in Sydney, Australia, BLS for healthcare providers, & Dean's list for 6 quarters
Observation Hours: 850+ hours total (750+ hours outpatient at 3 clinics, 40 hours inpatient & 56 hours at a physiotherapy clinic in Australia)
LOR: 2 PTs I work with, 1 anatomy & physiology professor, and 1 physics professor

Applied: Rocky Mountain University, AT Still, Midwestern - Glendale, Sacramento State, Samuel Merritt, UCSF/SFSU, MGH Institute, CSU Long Beach, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, & Chapman - Fall

Interviews: Rocky Mountain University, Midwestern, AT Still, UCSF/SFSU & Sac State
Waitlisted: Rocky Mountain University, Samuel Merritt, AT Still, CSULB - High tier, & Chapman
Acceptances: Midwestern, MGH Institute, AT Still, Rocky Mountain University, University of Puget Sound, & Sac State
Rejections: University of Washington & UCSF/SFSU

 

[bmxpt2]

University: UC Davis
Major: Exercise Biology
Overall GPA: 3.40 & Post-bacc: 3.98
GRE: V 159, Q 156, AW 5.0

Extracurriculars/Experiences: US wushu team member, student government, food service employee and supervisor, orientation leader, Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, conference services employee, studied abroad and interned at a health & wellness start-up in Sydney, Australia, BLS for healthcare providers, & Dean's list for 6 quarters
Observation Hours: 850+ hours total (750+ hours outpatient at 3 clinics, 40 hours inpatient & 56 hours at a physiotherapy clinic in Australia)
LOR: 2 PTs I work with, 1 anatomy & physiology professor, and 1 physics professor

Applied: Rocky Mountain University, AT Still, Midwestern - Glendale, Sacramento State, Samuel Merritt, UCSF/SFSU, MGH Institute, CSU Long Beach, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, & Chapman - Fall

Interviews: Rocky Mountain University, Midwestern, AT Still, UCSF/SFSU & Sac State
Waitlisted: Rocky Mountain University, Samuel Merritt, AT Still, CSULB - High tier, & Chapman
Acceptances: Midwestern, MGH Institute, AT Still, Rocky Mountain University, University of Puget Sound, & Sac State
Rejections: University of Washington & UCSF/SFSU

When did you interview at A.T. Still and when did you get pulled off the waitlist? I’m currently on their waitlist.

 

[wushuPT]

When did you interview at A.T. Still and when did you get pulled off the waitlist? I’m currently on their waitlist.

Interviewed on 12/18 and was accepted on 1/3. Good luck!

 

[Louisiana2018]

Major: Biology and Liberal Arts (double major)
Overall GPA: 3.94
Pre-Req GPA: 3.91
GRE: 156V 154Q 3.5AW

LOR: 2 PT's (one I shadowed and one I worked with)

Observation hours: 90 at time of application. Additional 500+ at time of interviews

Inpatient: 30 hours
Outpatient: 45 hours
Acute: 500+ hours from work as tech

Extra Curriculars/Experiences: Research internship, AED, Blue Key, school radio and newspaper worker, BLS certified until 2020, highest GPA of my major, dean’s and president’s list

Applied (2): LSUHSC- New Orleans and LSUHSC- Shreveport

Interviews:
New Orleans- 1/4
Shreveport- 1/3
Acceptances: New Orleans (accepted) and Shreveport (declined)

 

[Hannahj95]

University: UC Davis
Major: Exercise Biology
Overall GPA: 3.40 & Post-bacc: 3.98
GRE: V 159, Q 156, AW 5.0

Extracurriculars/Experiences: US wushu team member, student government, food service employee and supervisor, orientation leader, Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, conference services employee, studied abroad and interned at a health & wellness start-up in Sydney, Australia, BLS for healthcare providers, & Dean's list for 6 quarters
Observation Hours: 850+ hours total (750+ hours outpatient at 3 clinics, 40 hours inpatient & 56 hours at a physiotherapy clinic in Australia)
LOR: 2 PTs I work with, 1 anatomy & physiology professor, and 1 physics professor

Applied: Rocky Mountain University, AT Still, Midwestern - Glendale, Sacramento State, Samuel Merritt, UCSF/SFSU, MGH Institute, CSU Long Beach, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, & Chapman - Fall

Interviews: Rocky Mountain University, Midwestern, AT Still, UCSF/SFSU & Sac State
Waitlisted: Rocky Mountain University, Samuel Merritt, AT Still, CSULB - High tier, & Chapman
Acceptances: Midwestern, MGH Institute, AT Still, Rocky Mountain University, University of Puget Sound, & Sac State
Rejections: University of Washington & UCSF/SFSU

Where are you going to attend?

 

[Mayaace34]

University: UNLV
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.39
Pre-Req GPA: 3.2-3.4
GRE: 149V/151Q/5.0W

Extra: 1000+ hours as PT tech, 20-30 hours in acute care, wound care, pediatrics, employee health

Volunteer: 1 year volunteer for hospital staff in ortho/neuro units, yoga teacher for people w MS, for health festivals, kids festivals, and for special needs kids, also work for nonprofit to teach kids yoga in foster care

Acceptances: Midwestern- Glendale (11/2)
Touro University *declined* (2/4)

Waitlisted: UNLV (2/11)

Rejections: NAU, U of Colorado, U of North Texas

Interviews: UNLV, Midwestern

Still waiting to hear from Franklin Pierce (AZ)... anyone hear from them yet?

Wanted to post my stats to show people that a holistic application will help you too if your GPA & GRE aren’t competitive. Don’t give up!

 

[biscuit007]

University: UC Davis
Major: Exercise Biology
Overall GPA: 3.40 & Post-bacc: 3.98
GRE: V 159, Q 156, AW 5.0

Extracurriculars/Experiences: US wushu team member, student government, food service employee and supervisor, orientation leader, Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, conference services employee, studied abroad and interned at a health & wellness start-up in Sydney, Australia, BLS for healthcare providers, & Dean's list for 6 quarters
Observation Hours: 850+ hours total (750+ hours outpatient at 3 clinics, 40 hours inpatient & 56 hours at a physiotherapy clinic in Australia)
LOR: 2 PTs I work with, 1 anatomy & physiology professor, and 1 physics professor

Applied: Rocky Mountain University, AT Still, Midwestern - Glendale, Sacramento State, Samuel Merritt, UCSF/SFSU, MGH Institute, CSU Long Beach, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, & Chapman - Fall

Interviews: Rocky Mountain University, Midwestern, AT Still, UCSF/SFSU & Sac State
Waitlisted: Rocky Mountain University, Samuel Merritt, AT Still, CSULB - High tier, & Chapman
Acceptances: Midwestern, MGH Institute, AT Still, Rocky Mountain University, University of Puget Sound, & Sac State
Rejections: University of Washington & UCSF/SFSU

Did you put a deposit down for any of the schools you were accepted to?

 

[biscuit007]

University: UC Davis
Major: Exercise Biology
Overall GPA: 3.40 & Post-bacc: 3.98
GRE: V 159, Q 156, AW 5.0

Extracurriculars/Experiences: US wushu team member, student government, food service employee and supervisor, orientation leader, Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, conference services employee, studied abroad and interned at a health & wellness start-up in Sydney, Australia, BLS for healthcare providers, & Dean's list for 6 quarters
Observation Hours: 850+ hours total (750+ hours outpatient at 3 clinics, 40 hours inpatient & 56 hours at a physiotherapy clinic in Australia)
LOR: 2 PTs I work with, 1 anatomy & physiology professor, and 1 physics professor

Applied: Rocky Mountain University, AT Still, Midwestern - Glendale, Sacramento State, Samuel Merritt, UCSF/SFSU, MGH Institute, CSU Long Beach, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, & Chapman - Fall

Interviews: Rocky Mountain University, Midwestern, AT Still, UCSF/SFSU & Sac State
Waitlisted: Rocky Mountain University, Samuel Merritt, AT Still, CSULB - High tier, & Chapman
Acceptances: Midwestern, MGH Institute, AT Still, Rocky Mountain University, University of Puget Sound, & Sac State
Rejections: University of Washington & UCSF/SFSU

also congratulations on getting into so many! lol

 

[dptlee]

WOOT I've gotten 2 aceptances so far! 🙂

University: UCSD
Major: Human Development
Undergrad GPA: 3.01
Post Bacc: 3.4
Overall GPA: 3.21
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.4
GRE: 149V, 148Q, 5.0AW
LORs: 2 Outpatient PTs [1 is a supervisor, 1 has 30+ years experience], 1 Professor [Physics]

Extra-Curric: Pre-PT club, Kaibigang Pilipino, Hospice Volunteer

Work: Activity Assistant at Nursing Home, Outpatient Physical therapy aide, Acute Rehab Tech, Behavioral Technician

Observation: Acute Rehab (190 Hrs), Outpatient PT Department (1800+ Hours), Pediatric Outpatient (40), Adult Day Health Center PT (70 Hours),

Applied/Applying: CSU Northridge, Chapman, Murphy Deming, AT Still, University of Mary, University of Pacific, Franklin Pierce Arizona, Wheeling Jesuit, University of St. Augustine - San Marcos, Emory & Henry, Regis, Northern Arizona,


Interviews: University of Mary [10/24], Wheeling Jesuit [Phone Interview-11/9], University of St. Augustine (Fall/Residential) - San Marcos [12/13], Murphy Deming (Declined), Emory & Henry (Declined)

Acceptances: University of St. Augustine - San Marcos (12/13), A.T. Still (got off their waitlist 2/22!)
Waitlist: University of Mary [10/24 #33]
Rejections: UOP, Franklin Pierce, Wheeling Jesuit, Regis, Chapman, CSUN,NAU

 

[DPTTP]

For future nervous pre-physical therapist students looking to assess their stats in California!

University: Cal State University Fullerton
Major/Minor: Biology/Chemistry
cGPA: 3.7
pGPA: 3.92
GRE: V 156, Q 154, AW 3.5

Observation Hours: 490 inpatients (subacute and SNF), 330 outpatient (3 different sites)

LOR: 2 inpatient PTs I work with, 1 anatomy & physiology lab instructor, and 1 rehab director

Applied (Tuition Info): Cal State Long Beach (87K), Cal State Northridge (87K), Fresno State (74K), TWU (80K-out of state), Chapman (135K), Western (123K), Loma Linda University (105K), University of Oklahoma (201K-idk if this right lol), and University of North Dakota (80K)

Interviews Offered: LLU (accepted), Fresno State (accepted), Western (rejected), University of North Dakota (rejected)

Waitlisted: CSULB - High tier, Chapman (declined), Cal State Northridge - #56

Acceptances: LLU and Fresno State!!! (Will attend!)

Rejections: TWU

My thought process when applying to and accepting schools. GO TO WHERE IT IS CHEAP! PT school is ridiculously expensive and getting worse every consecutive year. According to WebPT, the average grad will take 45 years to pay off his/her loan (that is with the 100K of debt). When I got accepted to LLU (105K), I rejected other interviews and offers from other private schools like Western or Chapman. LLU is one of the cheaper private school in California, but I was hoping and praying to get into a state school where I know that, along with the cheaper tuition, there will also be FAFSA grants to help you out! Miraculously, I was accepted to my top choice (Fresno State). I fell in love with their program during my interview. Not to mention, because they cramp everything into 8 semesters, tuition is one semester cheaper. In addition, Fresno is not a large city so the living cost is great compare to San Francisco, San Diego, LA county, or any other big cities.

But nonetheless, PT is a great profession. Go to the place where you feel like it is a good fit for you. But for those out there who have the same concern and mentality as mine, I hope my explanation help you in choosing the right school 🙂

 

[pt3001]

*UPDATE* University: University of Arizona
Major: Physiology
Overall GPA: 3.68
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4-3.6 ish (Depending)
GRE: 155Q 158V 4.0W

Extra-Curric: Division 1 Rugby-Volunteering with kids through the team (Big sisters/Big brothers) in Tucson. Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity Executive Board member as well as volunteer/community service coordinator for Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Volunteer: 75 Hours Outpatient

Applied: NYMC, Simmons, USciences, UNE, Springfield, George Washington, Vermont, High Point, MCPHS

Acceptances: Simmons Univeristy, USciences, Vermont, George Washington University, UNE, NYMC

Interviews: George Washington University UNE, High Point(declined), Usciences(1/8), NYMC

Attending: George Washington University!!!

**P.S** I'll note that my freshman year I messed up and have a academic dishonesty infraction on my record that I had to disclose on my applications. Albeit the infraction was a small participation related problem, I didn't think I had any shot of getting in this cycle and was prepared for next cycle when the infraction is expunged from my record. If you have doubts about your application there is always hope! Have confidence in yourself!