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Has anyone heard back from Touro (Nevada) campus or Chatham University who is on the wailist?

 

[BYoo]

Undergrad: Texas A&M University
Major: Kinesiology - Motor Behavior
Overall GPA: 3.43
Pre-Req GPA: 3.78
Post-Bac GPA: 4.0
GRE Scores: Q-152 V-154 AW-3.5
Hours: 1600+ Outpatient, 100+ Inpatient
LOR: 3 PT, 1 Professor

Applied: UTHSCSA, UTEP, TWU, UNT, TTUHSC

Interviews: UTHSCSA, TTUHSC

Acceptances: UTHSCSA, TTUHSC

Rejections: TWU, UNT

Waitlist: UTHSCSA, UTEP

Attending: UTHSCSA

 

[moe-cat]

Hi all! I just finished up my senior year, and I’m planning to apply early decision to University of Maryland - Baltimore this upcoming cycle. I wanted to share my stats before the application opens in July for any feedback or tips.

University: Johns Hopkins University
Major: Public Health Studies
Overall GPA: 3.46
Pre-Req GPA: 3.56
GRE: 162 V, 162 Q, 5.5 AW

Extracurriculars: DI NCAA Men’s Lacrosse manager (3 years), sorority president (2 years), Scripps National Spelling Bee production staff (3 years), hospital library volunteer (2 years), health data internship (1 semester), Native American museum internship (1 semester)

Observation hours:
500 outpatient clinic as rehab tech
40 acute shadowing
10 outpatient shadowing
8 sports rehab shadowing

LOR: PT (clinic director where I work as a tech); professor in major; lacrosse coach

Other: Published book chapter on HIV and public health, published medical journal article on diet/nutrition, 510 on MCAT

Applying: University of Maryland - Baltimore (early decision)

I took the MCAT to see how I would do, and I ended up with a pretty good score (top 20%). However, I decided that being a physician was not the right career path for me. I wonder if including it under standardized test scores would help my application at all, at least to make up for my relatively low GPA. My gut feeling is that it would harm my application even though it is a competitive score.

 

[DPTgirl66]

Hi all! I just finished up my senior year, and I’m planning to apply early decision to University of Maryland - Baltimore this upcoming cycle. I wanted to share my stats before the application opens in July for any feedback or tips.

University: Johns Hopkins University
Major: Public Health Studies
Overall GPA: 3.46
Pre-Req GPA: 3.56
GRE: 162 V, 162 Q, 5.5 AW

Extracurriculars: DI NCAA Men’s Lacrosse manager (3 years), sorority president (2 years), Scripps National Spelling Bee production staff (3 years), hospital library volunteer (2 years), health data internship (1 semester), Native American museum internship (1 semester)

Observation hours:
500 outpatient clinic as rehab tech
40 acute shadowing
10 outpatient shadowing
8 sports rehab shadowing

LOR: PT (clinic director where I work as a tech); professor in major; lacrosse coach

Other: Published book chapter on HIV and public health, published medical journal article on diet/nutrition, 510 on MCAT

Applying: University of Maryland - Baltimore (early decision)

I took the MCAT to see how I would do, and I ended up with a pretty good score (top 20%). However, I decided that being a physician was not the right career path for me. I wonder if including it under standardized test scores would help my application at all, at least to make up for my relatively low GPA. My gut feeling is that it would harm my application even though it is a competitive score.

Your stats look pretty solid to me, especially that GRE! Your extracurriculars look good too. I think that if you decide to add in that MCAT score, be prepared to answer questions from interviewers regarding why you took it and why you decided to pursue PT instead. Have something good ready because they don't want to see that you chose PT as a "backup" or anything like that. I think if you explain yourself well and have a good reason then it could give you a one up, but at the same time, the MCAT score on there could be questioned by the people initially reviewing your application before you even get to explain yourself. So, I think it would be a good idea to play through each scenario and decide which risk is worth taking. Hope that helps you at all. Good luck applying!! I think you'll do great!!

 

[godwillingfuturePT2020]

Hello, Fellow pre-pt

I am thinking about applying to RHCHP DPT. Has anyone applied there or is has been accepted.

Thank you

 

[bruns.a43]

University: Western Washington University
Major: Kinesiology (minored in Sport Psychology)
Overall GPA: 3.1ish (Honestly it was pre-calc that wrecked me)
pGPA: 3.3
GRE: Q: 155, V: 149 AW: 4.5
Extra Curriculars: Kinesiology Club, RA for three years, volunteered at the local hospital for a year to get hours, YoungLife College
Hours: ~1300 at the time of application in the fall. 112 hours inpatient neuro rehab, 107 hours outpatient pediatric rehab, 100 hours general orthopedics outpatient, 1000 hours as a full time PT Aide in an orthopedic outpatient clinic
LoR: 1 Kinesiology professor, 2 PTs (both of which I am an aide for), and a former supervisor from my days as an RA

Applied: Bellarmine, U of Wisc - Madison, Kean U, University of St. Augustine - Miami, Nova Southeastern U, Florida International, Franklin Pierce (NH and AZ), AT Still, Marist College, Creighton U, Wheeling Jesuit, High Point, Husson U, and Brenau U

Interviews: Wheeling Jesuit (11/16/18), USA - Miami (2/1/19), and Kean U (Declined)

Waitlists: Nova Southeastern, Creighton, Wheeling Jesuit

Acceptances: Wheeling Jesuit (4/04/19) and University of St. Augustine - Miami (2/13/19)

Rejections: Bellarmine, UW Madison, Kean, Nova Southeastern, Florida Int'l, Franklin Pierce, AT Still, Marist, High Point, Husson, and Brenau

Attending: University of St. Augustine - Miami Fall 2019 (Find me on Instagram @anniebrunson or on Twitter @brunson_annie, lol looking for my cohort! or just DM if you have questions about the process!)

I had a SUPER low GPA to apply with and honestly thought it would never happen, and I even had faculty members at my undergrad institution tell me it would never happen. It took me two cycles to get in and I could not be happier with my outcome. If you are like me, just know that trusting the process is key and wherever you get in is where you are supposed to be!

 

[godwillingfuturePT2020]

cgpa 2.8
pgpa 3.4

any chance?

 

[KYPTstudent]

Hello all,
I am applying my second time this upcoming cycle and was wondering if anyone knows a good place I can reach out to to have my essays reviewed. Does anyone know of any sites online or anywhere else that offers this kind of help?

 

[bruns.a43]

Hello all,
I am applying my second time this upcoming cycle and was wondering if anyone knows a good place I can reach out to to have my essays reviewed. Does anyone know of any sites online or anywhere else that offers this kind of help?

A lot of my pre-PT friends had our professors read their essays. Personally I don't know of any websites, but my mom read all mine and then helped me make changes. It helps to answer the questions (no matter how bizzare sounding) honestly and truthfully.

 

[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

hey did you apply to any other schools?

 

[luchthept]

University: Howard University
Major: Health Science
Overall GPA: 3.75
Pre-Req GPA: between 3.6-3.8 depending on school
GRE: 153 Q, 157 V, 5.0 W

Extra-Curric: Collegiate Track and Field, Mentorship Program, Health Professions Society

Volunteer: 150+ hours outpatient orthopedics as aide and volunteer. 52 hours at skilled nursing facility (retirement community), 16 in sub acute.

LOR: 1 PT, 1 PT/Professor, 1 Professor

Applied: University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Hampton University

Interviews: University of Maryland Eastern Shore (9/19)

Rejections:

Waitlist:

Acceptances: University of Maryland, Eastern Shore (10/2), Hampton University (3/10)

 

[collegestudent0717]

Undergrad degree: BA Biology (2019)
cGPA: 3.4
pGPA: 3.7-3.9 (depending on schools)
GRE: V - 154, Q - 153, AW - 3.5

Observation hours: 52 outpatient - ortho/sports, 6 outpatient - hospital setting, 21 outpatient - pediatrics, 3 school setting - pediatrics, 27 inpatient - acute care

LOR: PT, OT from the organization in intern with, & university professor

Extracurriculars: Mentor at children's hospital 30 hours, volunteer English teacher 1 semester, volunteer veterans hospital ER 80 hours, internship at non-profit organization 100 hours, sorority 4 years, campus coordinator of club, Pre-PT club, and certified phlebotomist

Applying to: University of Colorado, Northwestern, UIC, Rosalind Franklin, UAMS, KU Med, Wash U in St. Louis, LIU Brooklyn, and Mizzou (University of Missouri)

Let me know if you have any feedback for me on my stats/the schools I'm applying to!! Good luck guys!

 

[spthopefully]

Undergrad: California State University, Northridge
Major: Communications
Overall GPA: 3.6
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0
Post-Bac GPA: 3.95
GRE Scores: Q-156 V-162 AW-4.5
Hours: 2,000+ outpatient working as a PT aide
LOR: 1 PT, 1 professor, 1 employer

Applied: USC, CSUN, Chapman, West Coast University, Mayo Clinic, Baylor University Hybrid

Interviews: Mayo Clinic (Declined), Baylor U Hybrid, West Coast U

Acceptances: USC, CSUN, Chapman, West Coast U

Rejections: Baylor Hybrid

Waitlist: CSUN (#31)

Attending: CSUN

I have similar stats and applied to Baylor as well. Were you ever told why you weren’t a good fit?

 

[imt3001]

Undergrad degree: BA Biology (2019)
cGPA: 3.4
pGPA: 3.7-3.9 (depending on schools)
GRE: V - 154, Q - 153, AW - 3.5

Observation hours: 52 outpatient - ortho/sports, 6 outpatient - hospital setting, 21 outpatient - pediatrics, 3 school setting - pediatrics, 27 inpatient - acute care

LOR: PT, OT from the organization in intern with, & university professor

Extracurriculars: Mentor at children's hospital 30 hours, volunteer English teacher 1 semester, volunteer veterans hospital ER 80 hours, internship at non-profit organization 100 hours, sorority 4 years, campus coordinator of club, Pre-PT club, and certified phlebotomist

Applying to: University of Colorado, Northwestern, UIC, Rosalind Franklin, UAMS, KU Med, Wash U in St. Louis, LIU Brooklyn, and Mizzou (University of Missouri)

Let me know if you have any feedback for me on my stats/the schools I'm applying to!! Good luck guys!

I had very similar stats to you and was accepted last cycle. The numbers are there, just make sure you do your research going into interviews.
Best of luck🙂

 

[ctdpt123]

Undergrad: University of Tampa
Major: Allied Health, Psychology minor
Overall GPA: 3.91
Pre-Req GPA: I think its around a 3.7 I have mostly A's and a couple B's
GRE Scores: Q-153 V-156 AW-4.0
Hours: 180 outpatient as a pt aide, 40 in a wellness/prevention outpatient clinic, 50 in acute inpatient, and 40 in pediatrics in two different hospitals
LOR: 2 pt's, 1 professor, 1 employer

Applying to: University of Rhode Island, University of New England, University of Delaware, University of Hartford, Marymount University, MGH institute of health professions, University of Colorado, University of South Florida, and University of st. augustine (miami campus)

Extracurriculars: work for the YMCA as a gymnastics coach for about a year, president of pre-pt/ot club, anatomy&physiology student assistant and tutor, orientation leader, volunteer work in an elementary school and a senior living facility

Any feedback on if my stats are competitive or on the admissions process as a whole would be much appreciated!

 

[hermionegranger9]

Major: Health Science- Concentration in Biological Science
Overall GPA: 3.76 overall
Pre-Req GPA: About a 3.63 (Mostly A's with few B's)
GRE Scores: V- 154 -- Q- 153 -- AW- 4.5
Retaking on August 28th (Aiming for high 150's or law 160's)
Hours: About 250 in total (Pro-Bono clinics, PT inpatient and outpatient)
Letters of Rec: 1 Honors Professor that I took a trip abroad with, 1 university staff advisor and the person that helped me with the founding of my own organization, 2 DPT, 1 Bio lab instructor

Applying to: Northeastern University, Boston University, University of Florida, University of South Florida, University of Miami, Duke University, Mayo Clinic, Columbia University

Achievements: Part of the Honors College, graduated in 3 years, and graduated with Honors (Magna Cum Laude)

Interviews: University of Miami, Mayo Clinic, Columbia University

Rejections: Mayo Clinic

Waitlisted: Columbia University

Acceptances: Boston University (1/1), Northeastern University (1/8), University of Miami (3/9), USF (3/3)

 

[hermionegranger9]

Undergrad: University of Tampa
Major: Allied Health, Psychology minor
Overall GPA: 3.91
Pre-Req GPA: I think its around a 3.7 I have mostly A's and a couple B's
GRE Scores: Q-153 V-156 AW-4.0
Hours: 180 outpatient as a pt aide, 40 in a wellness/prevention outpatient clinic, 50 in acute inpatient, and 40 in pediatrics in two different hospitals
LOR: 2 pt's, 1 professor, 1 employer

Applying to: University of Rhode Island, University of New England, University of Delaware, University of Hartford, Marymount University, MGH institute of health professions, University of Colorado, University of South Florida, and University of st. augustine (miami campus)

Extracurriculars: work for the YMCA as a gymnastics coach for about a year, president of pre-pt/ot club, anatomy&physiology student assistant and tutor, orientation leader, volunteer work in an elementary school and a senior living facility

Any feedback on if my stats are competitive or on the admissions process as a whole would be much appreciated!

We have pretty similar stats + you went to UT. My best friend literally just started her first week at USF's PT school. She had a 4.0 GPA but lowish GRE scores (around 143/145 I think). She was a pretty competitive swimmer though and had fairly strong letters of rec and essays.

 

[deezytide]

Undergrad: University of Mississippi(2012)
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.74
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4ish
Master's in Exercise Science from the University of Missisippi as well, 3.9 GPA, finished in 2014
GRE: Q-159 V-160 AW-4.0
Volunteer Hours: About 300 right now as an aid in an outpatient clinic, will obtain over 1,000 before I start school
LOR: 2 PT's, 2 employers

Extracurriculars: was a graduate assistant while I got my master's degree, worked in the Biomechanics Lab and taught exercise leisure courses to undergrads, 3 strength and conditioning internships while in school, spent 1.5 years as a division 1 strength and conditioning coach after graduating, then 9 months of work experience as an exercise physiologist working with spinal cord injuries, and about 8 years of personal training experience spanning back to undergrad

Applying to: Georgia Southern-Armstrong early decision, if I don't get accepted ED then I will also apply to Georgia State and University of North Georgia

 

[AFS_Ca]

Undergrad degree: Kinesiology (2019) SDSU
cGPA: 3.35
pGPA: 3.4-3.45
GRE: V - 148, Q - 1149, AW - 3.5

Observation hours: 20 in patient, 250 outpatient. over 2000 working aide experience

LOR: 2 PT, 1 professor

Extracurriculars: 3 different research positions (pulmonary deadspace, thermoregulation, public health research), Leadership position in fraternity

Applying to: SDSU, CSUN, Fresno st, Sac St, UW, UOP, Pacific University, Western, Chapman, Azusa, Eastern Washington

What are my chances and what schools do you guys recommend me to apply to based off my extracurricular?

 

[DPTtexan98]

Just wanted to get an idea of my chances! Also contemplating on retaking the GRE for a better quant score, should I?

Undergrad: University of Arkansas
Major: Honors Exercise Science
cGPA: 3.93
pre-req GPA: 3.9
GRE: 156V, 153Q, 4.5 AW

Hours: 600 in outpatient ortho as a tech, 15 in acute, 20 in pediatric, 20 in home health, 10 in SNF
(should I keep getting more hours or am I good?)

Extracurricular: summer conditioning coach for an offseason program for elementary-highschoolers for 3 years, fitness center attendant at university gym for 1 year, PT tech for 1 year, biomechanics supplemental instructor, peer mentor for sorority, intramural chair for sorority, public relations chair for the pre-PT club, research on thermodynamics for honors thesis

LOR: 1 from PT boss, 1 from PT I have shadowed, 1 from professor/research mentor, 1 from professor/leader of supplemental instruction course

Applying: UTSW, UNT, UTHSA, TXST, Baylor, TTU, U of Colorado, Regis, U of Kansas MC, U of Arkansas MS, U of Central Arkansas

 

[luchthept]

Just wanted to get an idea of my chances! Also contemplating on retaking the GRE for a better quant score, should I?

Undergrad: University of Arkansas
Major: Honors Exercise Science
cGPA: 3.93
pre-req GPA: 3.9
GRE: 156V, 153Q, 4.5 AW

Hours: 600 in outpatient ortho as a tech, 15 in acute, 20 in pediatric, 20 in home health, 10 in SNF
(should I keep getting more hours or am I good?)

Extracurricular: summer conditioning coach for an offseason program for elementary-highschoolers for 3 years, fitness center attendant at university gym for 1 year, PT tech for 1 year, biomechanics supplemental instructor, peer mentor for sorority, intramural chair for sorority, public relations chair for the pre-PT club, research on thermodynamics for honors thesis

LOR: 1 from PT boss, 1 from PT I have shadowed, 1 from professor/research mentor, 1 from professor/leader of supplemental instruction course

Applying: UTSW, UNT, UTHSA, TXST, Baylor, TTU, U of Colorado, Regis, U of Kansas MC, U of Arkansas MS, U of Central Arkansas

I personally wouldn't. The other parts of your application are very strong and your GRE is above average. You're also applying to alot of schools so you could use the money you plan on using to retake the GRE and use it towards application fees.

 

[narddawgs]

Just wanted to get an idea of my chances! Also contemplating on retaking the GRE for a better quant score, should I?

Undergrad: University of Arkansas
Major: Honors Exercise Science
cGPA: 3.93
pre-req GPA: 3.9
GRE: 156V, 153Q, 4.5 AW

Hours: 600 in outpatient ortho as a tech, 15 in acute, 20 in pediatric, 20 in home health, 10 in SNF
(should I keep getting more hours or am I good?)

Extracurricular: summer conditioning coach for an offseason program for elementary-highschoolers for 3 years, fitness center attendant at university gym for 1 year, PT tech for 1 year, biomechanics supplemental instructor, peer mentor for sorority, intramural chair for sorority, public relations chair for the pre-PT club, research on thermodynamics for honors thesis

LOR: 1 from PT boss, 1 from PT I have shadowed, 1 from professor/research mentor, 1 from professor/leader of supplemental instruction course

Applying: UTSW, UNT, UTHSA, TXST, Baylor, TTU, U of Colorado, Regis, U of Kansas MC, U of Arkansas MS, U of Central Arkansas

I did my graduate studies at UARK. Your stats look great considering you were able to pass some though courses and professors (Dr. Washington or Greene, Gray) with honors. You definitely stand out with extracurriculars, variety of settings, and research experience. I have met students who went to UAMS and UCA and you should be accepted to those schools base of your stats. How is your essay?

 

[DPTtexan98]

I did my graduate studies at UARK. Your stats look great considering you were able to pass some though courses and professors (Dr. Washington or Greene, Gray) with honors. You definitely stand out with extracurriculars, variety of settings, and research experience. I have met students who went to UAMS and UCA and you should be accepted to those schools base of your stats. How is your essay?

I definitely have gotten lucky to work with some great professors. I think my essay is pretty strong, but just hoping that it stands out enough in the large crowd.

 

[narddawgs]

Undergrad: University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Major: Neuroscience
Overall GPA: 3.625 (not including freshman year where I went to another large university and got a 3.83 overall GPA, but this university doesn't include that in their calculation, so probably closer to 3.7 if you include that).
Pre-Req GPA: Between 3.4-3.6
GRE: 153V, 155Q, 4.5 AW

Hours: 62 outpatient, 54 inpatient, 16 acute care. About 132 total. Plus 50 volunteering in peds and adult clinic. So 185 total. Planning on finding a rehab tech position once I graduate in December.

Extracurriculars: 180 hours of research in a neuro lab, 170 hours research in a pediatric pain clinic lab. 60+ hours at senior living center. 35 hours at children's hospital. Member of pre PT club, outreach chair and volunteer for another club, lots of community service on campus all related to promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles.

LOR: 1 from PT that i shadowed for 48 hours, 1 from prof whose class I took and worked in his lab for over a year, 1 from volunteer supervisor who I've known for almost 5 years since I started volunteering at the senior living center.

Worried mostly about my Pre-Req GPA.

I depends on where you apply to. Prerequisite GPA is good enough to get in most schools. Where are you appling to?

 

[MelBell29]

University: Point Loma Nazarene University
Major: Applied Health Science
Overall GPA: 3.98
Pre-Req GPA: 3.96
GRE: 158 V, 160 Q, 4.5 AW

Hours: 100 total from two different outpatient clinics (one a little more sports rehab focused, the other more spinal focused), 75 inpatient acute rehab (neuro focused)

Extracurriculars: three-week long service trip to Taiwan working with kids with special needs, small group leader for 30 freshmen girls for 1 year, homeless outreach for 1 semester, lifeguarding for 3 years, microbio lab TA this semester, [helped with moving freshmen into the dorms and orientation for 2 years - should I include this??]

LOR: 2 professors from pre-req classes, 1 prof/PT, 1 PT

Applying: UCSF/SFSU, SMU, CSULB, SDSU, Sac State, NAU, Regis, Duke (and potentially UOP?? I haven't decided yet if 2 years for a DPT is crazy or smart haha)

I feel like my extracurriculars and hours are a little lacking, but I'm hoping my essays and LORs will be strong enough to make up for that! Any input on my stats would be much appreciated!! 🙂

 

[LEC_DPT]

Undergrad: Lake Erie College

Major: Biology

Overall GPA: 3.70

Pre-Req GPA: 3.51-3.79

GRE Scores: 148Q 148V AW 4.0

Hours: +300 hrs (55 hours in inpatient acute care hospital (cancer, neuro) and rehab hospital (stroke, ortho); 50 hours in pelvic floor specialist; 200 hours in sports, geriatric, ortho

LOR: 2 PTs (Pelvic floor PT and PT who facilitated my internship), 1 professor (in 4 biology class),

Extra-Curricular: Student-Athlete 4 years (volleyball), mortarboard honor society, student-athlete advisory committee, pre-med club

Volunteer: run for the swamp x2 year (course director), echo valley multisport fest (bike marshal), care-aide at on-reserve care home, read to kids at Suess-athon reading day, coached various volleyball summer camps, coached club volleyball training camps, volleyball evaluator at native American youth games tryouts, Tim Tebow's night to shine

Honors: Deans list (all semesters), academic all-conference

Applied: Western Carolina, UW-Madison, MUSC, AT Still, Duke (Still planning to apply to Regis and Midwestern-Glendale)

Interviews: ATSU (10/30), WCU (12/6)

Rejections:

Waitlist: ATSU (11/12), Midwestern-Glendale (interview)

Acceptances:

Can anyone let me know if they have heard back from any of these schools or guide me to a post that could help? Also, any insight about my stats would be appreciated as well. Best of luck to everyone.

 

[bc0167]

"
"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".

100% this. My first application cycle, I thought I was rocking the interviews..... until I read this. BUY THE BOOK!

 

[sdp21]

Undergrad: University of Tennessee Knoxville
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.70
Pre-Req GPA: 3.62
Math/Science GPA: 3.59
GRE Scores: Q-150 V-160 AW-3
Hours: 155 hours total (outpatient clinics, SNF, acute care hospital, elementary & high schools)
LOR: 1 PT, 1 advisor, 1 professor/researcher I assisted

Applied: UTHSC (Memphis) Early decision (8/12)

Interview: UTHSC (9/7)

Acceptance: UTHSC (9/12)

 

[slg72798]

Undergrad: University of Missouri - Columbia (Mizzou)

Major: Health Science - Rehabilitation

Overall GPA: 3.51

Last 60 Hours GPA: 3.85

Pre-Req GPA: 3.67-3.95 (depending on school)

GRE Scores: 154Q 152V AW 5.5

Hours: 80 Hours in nursing home, 20 hours in outpatient orthopedics

LOR: 1 PT, 1 professor (physiology lab professor), 1 supervisor

Extra-Curricular: President of Safe Sisters (Greek Life Advocacy group), Involved in greek life for 4 years, Pre-PT Organization, Anatomy undergraduate TA

Volunteer: Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center (2 years), Walk to End Alzheimer's, MizzouThon (dancethon for children's miracle network)

Honors: Deans list and academic scholarship

Applied: Mizzou, Midwestern - Downers grove, University of Indianapolis, Indiana State University, University of Evansville, Missouri State University, University of Arkansas MS

Interviews: Midwestern University

Acceptances:

Rejections:

I know my cumulative GPA is a little lower than normal. Do my stats seem good otherwise? This is my first round applying and I am super nervous but excited to see where I can get in!

 

[user1520]

Undergrad: University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Major: Kinesiology

Overall GPA: PTCAS: 2.94; Last 60 credits including post-bac: 3.59; undergrad last 60: 3.30

Pre-Req GPA: 3.29-3.58

GRE Scores: 148Q 149V AW 4.0

Hours: 665hrs (150 hours in orthopedic outpatient) (515 orthopedic/sports outpatient)
LOR: 2 PTs (Orthopedic outpatient PT) (Orthopedic/sports outpatient) 1 Professor (in progress)

Extra-Curricular: rush chairman, alumni chair, greek week chair, sports chair, social media chair, in fraternity

Volunteer: St Jude Children's hospital volunteer x2, Shade tree volunteer,
Honors: Deans list (senior year)

Applied: University of St. Augustine, San Marcos, (Still planning to apply to Incarnate world, UNTHSC, Samuel Merritt, and Mount Saint Mary)

Interviews:

Rejections:

Waitlist:

Acceptances:

Freshman year messed up my grades, but I have faith I'll get in to one of these schools.

 

[johnald]

Undergrad: University of Mount Union

Major: Exercise Science

Overall GPA: 3.79

Science and Math GPA: 3.50

GRE Scores: 155V/161Q/4.5W

Hours: 119 hrs (35 in acute traumatic brain injury, 84 in outpatient orthopedics/sports)
LOR: 2 professors, 2 PTs

Extra-Curricular: Varsity baseball, Vice President of Exercise Science Club, Student Senate Representative of Pre-PT Club, President and Founder of Chess Club, presented research at ACSM's Annual Meeting, exercise science tutor, umpire

Volunteer: Care on the square
Honors: Deans list all six semesters, academic all conference

Applied: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) (Early Decision)

Rejections: UTHSCSA (9/13)

Acceptances:

Looks like getting an 89.8 in physics I and an 89.6 in physics II (both 3.0's) is going to haunt me. On to the next ones.

 

[godwillingfuturePT2020]

Undergrad: University of Mount Union

Major: Exercise Science

Overall GPA: 3.79

Science and Math GPA: 3.50

GRE Scores: 155V/161Q/4.5W

Hours: 119 hrs (35 in acute traumatic brain injury, 84 in outpatient orthopedics/sports)
LOR: 2 professors, 2 PTs

Extra-Curricular: Varsity baseball, Vice President of Exercise Science Club, Student Senate Representative of Pre-PT Club, President and Founder of Chess Club, presented research at ACSM's Annual Meeting, exercise science tutor, umpire

Volunteer: Care on the square
Honors: Deans list all six semesters, academic all conference

Applied: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) (Early Decision)

Rejections: UTHSCSA (9/13)

Acceptances:

Looks like getting an 89.8 in physics I and a 89.6 in physics II (both 3.0's) is going to haunt me. On to the next ones.

TF!...looking at your stats IDK why they didnt take you. I dont know what schools are looking for.

 

[johnald]

TF!...looking at your stats IDK why they didnt take you. I dont know what schools are looking for.

I appreciate that. My guess is that since UTHSCSA is a superb school with a crazy low out of state tuition (~75k for three years) and solid COL they have a ton of quality applications coming in. Plus, since they're a public school, they prioritize Texas residents. On their PTCAS page, 95% of their 44 person class is from Texas.

I'm also trying to get a hold of the admissions director so we can talk about what held me back. I'll be sure to update.

 

[AllyPT2023]

Undergrad: University of Southern Maine
Major: Athletic Training
Overall GPA: 3.92
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95ish
GRE Scores: 157Q 152V AW 4.0
Hours: 95 outpatient (2 different clinics), 40 inpatient rehab, 16 acute
Also have 600+ athletic training clinical hours in 4 different settings
LOR: 2 PTs (1 director of physical therapy, 1 PT/ATC), 2 professors (1 program director of AT)
Extra-Curricular: 4 years division III soccer, ATSA Vice President
Volunteer: Special Olympics Maine, Maine Marathon, Maine Coast Marathon
Honors: Deans list (every semester), All-Academic team LEC, LEC Offensive player of the week

Applied: UNE, UMass Lowell, MGH, BU, URI, Northeastern, UMiami, USF, Nova

Interviews: UNE (9/20), UM (10/25)

Rejections:
Waitlist:
Acceptances:

Super excited/nervous for my interview at UNE on Friday!

 

[MartialArtDPT]

Undergrad: UAH
Major: Philosophy
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0 so far, not finished
GRE Scores: Q-161 V-165 AW-4.5
Hours: ~200 Manual Outpatient, Peds, Neuro, and Skilled Nursing. Added 10 inpatient hospital hours just recently.
LOR: 2 PTs and a Professor
Extracurriculars: ~7 years of work experience in government contracting, martial arts (15 years), martial arts instructor (~6 consecutive years total, 10 year spread), founder/president of philosophy club, founder and owner of a sugar glider rescue for 4 years, private tutor 4 years, cat shelter volunteer 4 years, service dog trainer for 1.5 years now
Achievements: National Merit Scholar, Salutatorian for high school, black belt in karate, Psi Chi Honor Society, Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society, Dean's List, Graduated Cum Laude, CPR/First Aid Certified
Applied: Emory, Mayo, UAB, Columbia, and Duke
Interviews: Mayo
Rejections:
Waitlist:
Acceptances:

Question for you all- since I'm applying to a lot of reach schools, should I add another one or two to be safe? I looked at state schools, but honestly the cost of the ones I've got pre-reqs for seem to be the same as the private ones when you're OOS, so UAB is the only one I thought would be worth applying to.

What do you think? Am I taking too much of a chance with mostly big name schools? I also applied in the last little bit of time to two of them, so they may already be mostly filled.

 

[ans245]

University: The Ohio State University
Major: Exercise Science

GPA: 3.54
Prerequisite GPA: ~3.2
GRE: 155 V 154 Q 5.0 AW

Observation:
198 outpatient, 16 inpatient, 20 rehab hospital

LOR: 1 PT, 1 Professor, 2 supervisors

Extracurriculars: Sport Performance Coach, Group Fitness instructor, corporate wellness intern, exercise is medicine club, PT internship, motor development internship.

Applied: Cleveland State, University of Toledo, University of Cincinnati, Indiana State, University of Michigan- Flint, Youngstown State University.

Interviews:
Acceptances:
Rejections:

Hoping for the best! Any insight on my chances or any of these programs is appreciated!

 

[rebuildinglife]

I need some advice and guidance. If anyone with wisdom can give a perspective, that would be helpful. Thank you !

University: Eastern Oregon University- Graduating Spring 2020
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.73
Pre-Req GPA: 3.66
Last 60 credits GPA: will range from 3.80 to 3.90
GRE: 150/155/4.5

Extra-Curric: 10+ years experience in engineering and manufacturing, St. Charles NICU Patient Advisory Committee member 2016-current, Full time caregiver to disabled daughter (2 yrs old)

Volunteer: 25 hours outpatient PT clinic and 80+ hours outpatient PT clinic pediatrics (2 different clinics)

LOR: 1 PT (Pacific University graduate), 1 curent professor (Eastern Oregon University Exercise Science/Human Physiology), 1 past professor ( Central Oregon Community College department chair of Human Performance and AT Stills graduate)



I havent finished my undergrad yet, I am a senior and I will graduate at the end of Spring 2020. I think my EC is lacking (although it is important to keep in mind I take care of my 2 year old daughter full time and she is significantly disabled), and my volunteer/observation hours are low for some programs. Should I even bother applying to schools this cycle or wait until after I have graduated in spring 2020?

 

[LEC_DPT]

I need some advice and guidance. If anyone with wisdom can give a perspective, that would be helpful. Thank you !

University: Eastern Oregon University- Graduating Spring 2020
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.73
Pre-Req GPA: 3.66
Last 60 credits GPA: will range from 3.80 to 3.90
GRE: 150/155/4.5

Extra-Curric: 10+ years experience in engineering and manufacturing, St. Charles NICU Patient Advisory Committee member 2016-current, Full time caregiver to disabled daughter (2 yrs old)

Volunteer: 25 hours outpatient PT clinic and 80+ hours outpatient PT clinic pediatrics (2 different clinics)

LOR: 1 PT (Pacific University graduate), 1 curent professor (Eastern Oregon University Exercise Science/Human Physiology), 1 past professor ( Central Oregon Community College department chair of Human Performance and AT Stills graduate)



I havent finished my undergrad yet, I am a senior and I will graduate at the end of Spring 2020. I think my EC is lacking (although it is important to keep in mind I take care of my 2 year old daughter full time and she is significantly disabled), and my volunteer/observation hours are low for some programs. Should I even bother applying to schools this cycle or wait until after I have graduated in spring 2020?

I think you should go for it! Your grades look good and your GRE is above average. As for your ECs I think the fact that you have experiences over a long duration speaks to your commitment to things you are passionate about all while attending school and taking care of your family. Having 100 hours meets the minimum to quite a few schools. I think your application looks great and that it is unique. In your essays I am sure you could draw from your experiences to create a really compelling personal statement. I believe in you.

 

[victoriam21]

University: Montclair State University
Major: Psychology
Undergrad GPA: 3.579
Pre-requisite GPA: 3.4ish
GRE: 150Q, 148V, 3.5 writing

Extracurriculars/ Experiences:
Loads of volunteering at local religious center, classes at the gym, Children’s Miracle Center, CPR/AED/First Aid Certified


Volunteer/Observation Hours:
200+ hours Inpatient rehab ( aide)
35 hours Inpatient hospital (shadow)
40+ hours Outpatient clinic (aide)
500+ hours Outpatient hospital (volunteer)
40 hours Outpatient clinic (shadow)

Honors: Dean's List

LORs:
2 PT's, 1 Prof, 1 employer/boss

Applied: Stony Brook, Chatham University, NYIT, NYU, U of Maryland-Baltimore, U of New England- Portland, Rutgers North and South, Stockton (NJ), U of Florida, Temple U, U of Delaware, U of Rhode Island

Interviews: Stony Brook (11/30), NYIT (11/9), Chatham (11/3), U of Maryland (10/17), U of New England ( 10/19), Rutgers South (12/6), Rutgers North (10/26), NYU (11/10), U Rhode Island (01/04)

Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: N/A
Waitlisted: U of New England-Portland, NYIT (#7 on WL)

I’m really praying for NYU here. If any of y’all have any questions about the interviews I’ve been on I can tell y’all the run down. Good luck everyone!

Do you remember when Uni-Maryland-Baltimore told you that you had an interview?

 

[Nickerson15]

University: Sonoma State Univ
Major: BS - Kinesiology - Exercise Science (with AAT - Kinesiology major)
Undergrad GPA: 3.6ish
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7ish
GRE: 147 math, 158 writing, 4.0 essay

extra curric: not much, some sports volunteer activities
awards: multiple dean's lists
volunteer hours: 150 hours over all both in outpatient and inpatient
LOR: 2 PT's, 1 supervisor from employment


Applied: Early decision Eastern Washington University in Spokane, WA

Haven't heard anything back yet. I heard the deadline for them notifying is 9/25/19. I am beginning to become worried that 9/25/19 will roll around I will not have heard anything good or bad. I have double checked that everything is completed and chosen and sent in. I even called the overarching graduate office for EWU and they said they saw me in their system with all necessary fees paid. Color me a little paranoid I guess from general bad luck in life. My questions are:

-9/25/19 is the deadline for them to notify about early decision correct? I believe that is what PTCAS says.
-Is it normal for programs to wait this long to notify?
-Do they notify if you are denied or is that a courtesy only certain schools do?
-Do most programs notify via email, mail, or phone?
-Best course of action to take if 9/25/19 rolls around and haven't heard anything yet? I figured calling or emailing them would most likely be my best bet.

I feel nervous and paranoid and have been checking my email like 5 times a day. I just want to know already.

 

[Jn7771992]

University: Texas A&M
Major: BS - Kinesiology
cGPA GPA: 2.60 (before retakes)
post-bach GPA: 4.00
PTCAS GPA: 2.84 (retook classes to improve my pre-req GPA after couple rough semesters)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.45-3.80 (depending on school)
GRE: 149 math, 140 verbal, 4.0 essay

Internship: restore wellness PT clinic as an intern
Work: lead PT tech for outpatient PT clinic, behavioral aide for kids with autism
Extra curric: transfer camp counselor, aggie recruiter, PT society member, photography club,
Awards: dean's list, president's list, NSCS member
Volunteer: twins city missions, big event, relay for life,
Observation hours: over 2800 hours from 8 different settings
LOR: 2 PT's, 1 supervisor/PT from work, 1 chem 2 professor

Applied: UNTHSC, SMU, Bellarmine, St.Augustine-Austin campus, UI-Chicago, PCOM-Georgia campus, Rosalind Franklin, East Tennessee State, Shenandoah, OU, Creighton, UCF, University of Delaware, William Carey, Emory and Henry College, Western Michigan

Interviewed: Western Michigan (11/14), Emory and Henry (1/17), PCOM-Georgia campus (2/7)

Waitlisted: Western Michigan (11/20), SMU (1/7), Emory and Henry (1/31)

Rejected: UNTHSC (10/9), Creighton (10/9), Shenandoah (12/6), UI-Chicago (12/12), UCF (1/31)

This is my 2nd time applying after I got rejected the first time I applied and almost changed my career. But, with the love and support from my family and friends I continued to pursue my dream to be a PT.

 

[techk]

University: Montclair State University
Major: Psychology
Undergrad GPA: 3.579
Pre-requisite GPA: 3.4ish
GRE: 150Q, 148V, 3.5 writing

Extracurriculars/ Experiences:
Loads of volunteering at local religious center, classes at the gym, Children’s Miracle Center, CPR/AED/First Aid Certified


Volunteer/Observation Hours:
200+ hours Inpatient rehab ( aide)
35 hours Inpatient hospital (shadow)
40+ hours Outpatient clinic (aide)
500+ hours Outpatient hospital (volunteer)
40 hours Outpatient clinic (shadow)

Honors: Dean's List

LORs:
2 PT's, 1 Prof, 1 employer/boss

Applied: Stony Brook, Chatham University, NYIT, NYU, U of Maryland-Baltimore, U of New England- Portland, Rutgers North and South, Stockton (NJ), U of Florida, Temple U, U of Delaware, U of Rhode Island

Interviews: Stony Brook (11/30), NYIT (11/9), Chatham (11/3), U of Maryland (10/17), U of New England ( 10/19), Rutgers South (12/6), Rutgers North (10/26), NYU (11/10), U Rhode Island (01/04)

Acceptances: N/A
Rejections: N/A
Waitlisted: U of New England-Portland, NYIT (#7 on WL)

I’m really praying for NYU here. If any of y’all have any questions about the interviews I’ve been on I can tell y’all the run down. Good luck everyone!

Hi! How soon after applying did you hear back from Stony Brook and NYU about interviews?

 

[jackcgraham]

University: Centre College
Major: Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.3
Pre-Req GPA: 3.95
GRE: Q-151, V-154, AW-5.0

Extra-Curric: Worked in a mental health hospital for a year and a half. State champion and national finalist in speech and debate in HS. PA announcer for collegiate baseball, basketball, football, field hockey, and soccer. Held a leadership role in a faith based organization on my undergraduate campus. Chaplain for my fraternity.

Volunteer: Accumulated 100 hours of volunteer service for Salvation Army’s after school program and 100 hours for a local nonprofit market that served the underprivileged in the area.

Shadowing: I shadowed 25 hours in pediatric PT setting, 30 in home health, and 25 in a nursing home. This was on top of working as a physical therapy technician for the last 14 months.

Acceptances: University of Kentucky (Early Decision)

Rejections: -

Interviews: University of Kentucky

Just found out yesterday! Let me know if you have questions! I had a roundabout way of getting here, but I’d love to help!

 

[moe-cat]

Just got accepted early decision to University of Maryland - Baltimore! (Interview 9/11, acceptance 9/23)

University: Johns Hopkins University
Major: Public Health Studies
Overall GPA: 3.46
Pre-Req GPA: 3.56
GRE: 162 V, 162 Q, 5.5 AW

Extracurriculars: DI NCAA Men’s Lacrosse manager (3 years), sorority president (2 years), Scripps National Spelling Bee production staff (3 years), hospital library volunteer (2 years), health data internship (1 semester), Native American museum internship (1 semester)

Observation hours:
500 outpatient clinic as rehab tech
40 acute shadowing
10 outpatient shadowing
8 sports rehab shadowing

LOR: PT (clinic director where I work as a tech); professor in major; lacrosse coach

Other: Published book chapter on HIV and public health, published medical journal article on diet/nutrition, 510 on MCAT

Applying: University of Maryland - Baltimore (early decision)

 

[warmgoldfish]

Career changer here!

Went from the military, back to school, and just heard back from early decision!

Accepted: Samuel Merritt Early Decision
Applied: Samuel Merritt
Rejected: N/A

cGPA: 3.66
pGPA: 4.0
Hours: 100 in patient. 800 out patient. 50 pediatrics.
GRE: Not required for SMU

Essays are key. Good luck and let me know if I can help answer any questions!

 

[godwillingfuturePT2020]

Career changer here!

Went from the military, back to school, and just heard back from early decision!

Accepted: Samuel Merritt Early Decision
Applied: Samuel Merritt
Rejected: N/A

cGPA: 3.66
pGPA: 4.0
Hours: 100 in patient. 800 out patient. 50 pediatrics.
GRE: Not required for SMU

Essays are key. Good luck and let me know if I can help answer any questions!

congrats! I also applied but not ED. I applied a week after. My stats arent as good as yours. Did you go to the open house?

 

[warmgoldfish]

congrats! I also applied but not ED. I applied a week after. My stats arent as good as yours. Did you go to the open house?

Thanks man. Yes I did! I made sure they knew who I was and tried to ask memorable questions. I’m out of state and wanted to fly out for the extra points as well as to confirm that I dig the area.

I’ll say that it’s nice to know early, but it also reaffirms that I would have been accepted elsewhere. I hope that happens for you! Then you’ll have options!

 

[godwillingfuturePT2020]

Do you think your GPA helped out?

 

[warmgoldfish]

Do you think your GPA helped out?

Based on my impression of the school and speaking with faculty, GPA isn’t weighted nearly as much as your response to questions.

Look at all of your statements through the lens of “does this make me excited for this person to enter the field? Is this person just saying the cookie cutter response of “I hurt myself or know someone who is hurt and I want to help”?”

One of the faculty exclaimed that “we HATE cookie cutter responses”. Let me know if you got any more Qs.

 

[grizzlywalker]

University: James Madison University
Major: Kinesiology/Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.20
Pre-Req GPA: ~3.68 depending on the school
GRE: 151V, 150Q, 4AW
Extracurriculars: Eagle Scout, 3 years as a volunteer for a local Children's Hospital, 4 years of Club XC and Track (with tons of volunteer work), 2 years working with JMU Football's coaching staff as a coaching intern
Observation Hours: 1000+ in acute care as a tech in a hospital, 90 hours outpatient, 42 hours pediatrics [Edit: 500 more outpatient as I took another job as a tech since creating this post]
LOR: 1 PT (work supervisor), 1 PTA, 1 major professor
Applying: Old Dominion, VCU, Radford, East Carolina, Mary Baldwin (Murphy Deming), Hampton

ODU is my #1, so fingers crossed!

Edit:

Accepted: Murphy Deming
Waitlisted: Shenandoah, Old Dominion

I know my overall GPA is a tad low, but I think I have a pretty well rounded application. I did get an A in both A&P's so I hope that counts for something! Saying that I'm pretty anxious is an understatement.