I just received an acceptance from UVM about an hour ago.Has anyone heard from Drexel, University of New England or University of Vermont?
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I just did as well, congrats! I know Burlington and the surrounding area well, but still have some unanswered questions about the UVM DPT program. If there is anyone in the program you know that would be willing to chat about it, definitely be in touch! Would be amazing to ask current students some questions.I just received an acceptance from UVM about an hour ago.
Yay congrats! 🙂 I can ask around and see if I can put you in contact with someone! I'm also hoping UVM does an open house/info session sometime soon.I just did as well, congrats! I know Burlington and the surrounding area well, but still have some unanswered questions about the UVM DPT program. If there is anyone in the program you know that would be willing to chat about it, definitely be in touch! Would be amazing to ask current students some questions.
thegresucks
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I got the 1pm slot
So did I, maybe we will be in the same room lol.I got the 1pm slot
That would be amazing! I also emailed the graduate office asking if they were doing to do some kind of open house. I'll let you know what I hear back!Yay congrats! 🙂 I can ask around and see if I can put you in contact with someone! I'm also hoping UVM does an open house/info session sometime soon.
University: Rider University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: 3.65
GRE: 152V 154Q 4.0AW
LOR: 2 from PTs and 1 from professor
Observation Hours: 1000-1500 outpatient orthopedic from two different clinics
Volunteer/Extracurriculars: essentially none
Employment- 2 years waitressing, 1.5 Year PT Aide
Applied: Kean, Rutgers, Arcadia, URI, Stockton, Jefferson (all sent 9/15)
Interviews: Kean (10/29), Rutgers (11/19), URI (12/16)
Accepted: Kean (11/8) Rutgers (1/24) Stockton (1/25)
Waitlist: Rutgers, Stockton, Arcadia, Jefferson (waitlist for interview)
Rejections: none yet
Attending: Kean! 🙂
My undergrad experience was very untypical, I transferred twice, changed my major, and worked the entirety sometimes 30+ hours a week, so I didn't have extracurriculars. I was really worried this would affect my chances of getting in so putting this out there for anyone else who may be in the same position as I was. As long as your passion shows through your applications and interviews you're golden 🙂
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: 3.65
GRE: 152V 154Q 4.0AW
LOR: 2 from PTs and 1 from professor
Observation Hours: 1000-1500 outpatient orthopedic from two different clinics
Volunteer/Extracurriculars: essentially none
Employment- 2 years waitressing, 1.5 Year PT Aide
Applied: Kean, Rutgers, Arcadia, URI, Stockton, Jefferson (all sent 9/15)
Interviews: Kean (10/29), Rutgers (11/19), URI (12/16)
Accepted: Kean (11/8) Rutgers (1/24) Stockton (1/25)
Waitlist: Rutgers, Stockton, Arcadia, Jefferson (waitlist for interview)
Rejections: none yet
Attending: Kean! 🙂
My undergrad experience was very untypical, I transferred twice, changed my major, and worked the entirety sometimes 30+ hours a week, so I didn't have extracurriculars. I was really worried this would affect my chances of getting in so putting this out there for anyone else who may be in the same position as I was. As long as your passion shows through your applications and interviews you're golden 🙂
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University: Fordham University
Major: Post-baccalaureate in Biomedical Sciences/Pre-Health
(undergraduate major in English Literature, GPA 3.584)
Overall GPA: 3.70
Pre-Req GPA: 3.70
GRE: 163V 159Q 4.0 AW
LOR: 1 PT and 2 professors
Observation Hours: 343 hours employment at workers' compensation facility, 46 hours outpatient orthopedics (volunteer)
Volunteer/Extracurriculars: camp counselor, peer mentor, tutor, summer camp teacher, student athlete in HS and college
Employment: various, mostly in the English literature field
Applied: CSI, Columbia, Hunter, NYU, LIU-Brooklyn, Touro Manhattan, SUNY Downstate, Dominican College of Blauvelt
Interviews: CSI (11/2), Columbia (11/16), Hunter (11/15), NYU (11/13), LIU-Brooklyn (declined), Touro (received Kira assessment 10/4 and returned it 10/9), DCOB (declined)
Accepted: Touro Manhattan (11/3), Columbia (11/19)
Rejections: none yet
Attending: Columbia! 🥳
Anyone who is changing careers, had an unusual journey, and/or had difficulty getting hours because of COVID, if I can do it, so can you! Emphasize what makes your journey unique.
Major: Post-baccalaureate in Biomedical Sciences/Pre-Health
(undergraduate major in English Literature, GPA 3.584)
Overall GPA: 3.70
Pre-Req GPA: 3.70
GRE: 163V 159Q 4.0 AW
LOR: 1 PT and 2 professors
Observation Hours: 343 hours employment at workers' compensation facility, 46 hours outpatient orthopedics (volunteer)
Volunteer/Extracurriculars: camp counselor, peer mentor, tutor, summer camp teacher, student athlete in HS and college
Employment: various, mostly in the English literature field
Applied: CSI, Columbia, Hunter, NYU, LIU-Brooklyn, Touro Manhattan, SUNY Downstate, Dominican College of Blauvelt
Interviews: CSI (11/2), Columbia (11/16), Hunter (11/15), NYU (11/13), LIU-Brooklyn (declined), Touro (received Kira assessment 10/4 and returned it 10/9), DCOB (declined)
Accepted: Touro Manhattan (11/3), Columbia (11/19)
Rejections: none yet
Attending: Columbia! 🥳
Anyone who is changing careers, had an unusual journey, and/or had difficulty getting hours because of COVID, if I can do it, so can you! Emphasize what makes your journey unique.
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flagstaffdpt2023
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University: Harvard University
Major: Double: Advanced Kinesiology and Radiation Oncology
Graduating GPA: 4.0
Prereq GPA: 4.0
LOR: PT from outpatient clinic, PT from inpatient clinic, undergraduate research
GRE: 338 and 5.5
Observation hours: Over 1700 outpatient (ortho, neuro, aquatic, pelvic), 540 outpatient pediatrics, 1300 in inpatient acute care
Applied: NAU
Acceptance: NAU (early) winner of the top application tuition waver so I'll be going to school for free... also they said I was the best applicant of all time that they have
Major: Double: Advanced Kinesiology and Radiation Oncology
Graduating GPA: 4.0
Prereq GPA: 4.0
LOR: PT from outpatient clinic, PT from inpatient clinic, undergraduate research
GRE: 338 and 5.5
Observation hours: Over 1700 outpatient (ortho, neuro, aquatic, pelvic), 540 outpatient pediatrics, 1300 in inpatient acute care
Applied: NAU
Acceptance: NAU (early) winner of the top application tuition waver so I'll be going to school for free... also they said I was the best applicant of all time that they have
You are like a perfect candidate on paper lolUniversity: Harvard University
Major: Double: Advanced Kinesiology and Radiation Oncology
Graduating GPA: 4.0
Prereq GPA: 4.0
LOR: PT from outpatient clinic, PT from inpatient clinic, undergraduate research
GRE: 338 and 5.5
Observation hours: Over 1700 outpatient (ortho, neuro, aquatic, pelvic), 540 outpatient pediatrics, 1300 in inpatient acute care
Applied: NAU
Acceptance: NAU (early) winner of the top application tuition waver so I'll be going to school for free... also they said I was the best applicant of all time that they have
PT & Coffee
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Congrats! I also did the Kira Assessment for Touro, but I haven't heard anything from them.University: Fordham University
Major: Post-baccalaureate in Biomedical Sciences/Pre-Health
(undergraduate major in English Literature at NYU, GPA 3.584)
Overall GPA: 3.70
Pre-Req GPA: 3.70
GRE: 163V 159Q 4.0 AW
LOR: 1 PT and 2 professors
Observation Hours: 343 hours employment at workers' compensation facility, 46 hours outpatient orthopedics (volunteer)
Volunteer/Extracurriculars: camp counselor, peer mentor, tutor, summer camp teacher, student athlete in HS and college
Employment: various, mostly in the English literature field
Applied: CSI, Columbia, Hunter, NYU, LIU-Brooklyn, Touro Manhattan, SUNY Downstate, Dominican College of Blauvelt
Interviews: CSI (11/2), Columbia (11/16), Hunter (11/15), NYU (11/13), LIU-Brooklyn (declined), Touro (received Kira assessment 10/4 and returned it 10/9), DCOB (declined)
Accepted: Touro Manhattan (11/3), Columbia (11/19)
Rejections: none yet
Attending: Columbia! 🥳
Anyone who is changing careers, had an unusual journey, and/or had difficulty getting hours because of COVID, if I can do it, so can you! Emphasize what makes your journey unique.
Thanks! I heard back about 3.5 weeks after I submitted the assessment.Congrats! I also did the Kira Assessment for Touro, but I haven't heard anything from them.
PT & Coffee
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Great! Thank you. Hopefully I can hear back from them soon.Thanks! I heard back about 3.5 weeks after I submitted the assessment.
futuredpt2001
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What is the top application tuition waiver? Did you apply for it or how were you able to receive it? I can't find any information on their website.University: Harvard University
Major: Double: Advanced Kinesiology and Radiation Oncology
Graduating GPA: 4.0
Prereq GPA: 4.0
LOR: PT from outpatient clinic, PT from inpatient clinic, undergraduate research
GRE: 338 and 5.5
Observation hours: Over 1700 outpatient (ortho, neuro, aquatic, pelvic), 540 outpatient pediatrics, 1300 in inpatient acute care
Applied: NAU
Acceptance: NAU (early) winner of the top application tuition waver so I'll be going to school for free... also they said I was the best applicant of all time that they have
dptstudent25
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Hi everyone! did anyone start a fb group for accepted Drexel DPT program students starting next fall?
Hi! When did you receive your acceptance? I am still waiting to hear from them. Thanks!Hi everyone! did anyone start a fb group for accepted Drexel DPT program students starting next fall?
dptstudent25
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I heard from them on 11/23 about 2 weeks after my interview, if you haven't heard anything try reaching out to themHi! When did you receive your acceptance? I am still waiting to hear from them. Thanks!
I am also waiting to hear from them! I interviewed 11/19I heard from them on 11/23 about 2 weeks after my interview, if you haven't heard anything try reaching out to them
Undergrad Degree: San Jose State University
Major: Kinesiology
*cGPA: 3.0
pGPA: 3.7
Last 60 units: 3.5
GRE: 155Q, 153V, 4.0W
LOR: 1 professor, 2 PTs, 1 work supervisor
3000+ hours outpatient only
Extracurriculars: Billing Specialist/Operations Management at a PT clinic, collegiate athletics, community organizing, Volunteer (10+ instances)
*My cumulative GPA is low as a result of trying to go to school full-time while working full-time(often 2 jobs +internships) to put myself through undergrad financially and continuing to play sports; I was absolutely spreading myself to thin.
Applied: CSULB, SMU, USAHS, UCSF/SFSU, SDSU
Interviews: UCSF/SFSU
Accepted: None Yet
Rejections: None Yet
Major: Kinesiology
*cGPA: 3.0
pGPA: 3.7
Last 60 units: 3.5
GRE: 155Q, 153V, 4.0W
LOR: 1 professor, 2 PTs, 1 work supervisor
3000+ hours outpatient only
Extracurriculars: Billing Specialist/Operations Management at a PT clinic, collegiate athletics, community organizing, Volunteer (10+ instances)
*My cumulative GPA is low as a result of trying to go to school full-time while working full-time(often 2 jobs +internships) to put myself through undergrad financially and continuing to play sports; I was absolutely spreading myself to thin.
Applied: CSULB, SMU, USAHS, UCSF/SFSU, SDSU
Interviews: UCSF/SFSU
Accepted: None Yet
Rejections: None Yet
gbonillaDPT
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Undergrad degree: University of Massachusetts Boston
Major: Exercise and Health Sciences
cGPA: 3.60
pGPA: 3.80
GRE: 149V, 151Q, 4.5W
LOR: 2 PT's, 1 professor, 1 collegiate softball coach
Outpatient hours: 2000+ hours OP ortho (50 hours intern, >1000 hours as a PT Aide)
Extracurriculars: collegiate student athlete, Girl Scout's Bronze & Silver Award, volunteer hours for Special Olympics and Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress' Buddy Walk.
Earned Magna Cum Laude for my BS and all-academic team every semester through my college's athletic conference.
Applied: NYIT, NYU, Mercy College, Hunter College, Stony Brook, LIU Brooklyn, New York Medical College
Interviews: all, opted out of LIU
Accepted: Hunter, New York Medical, NYU, NYIT waitlisted
Rejected: none
Major: Exercise and Health Sciences
cGPA: 3.60
pGPA: 3.80
GRE: 149V, 151Q, 4.5W
LOR: 2 PT's, 1 professor, 1 collegiate softball coach
Outpatient hours: 2000+ hours OP ortho (50 hours intern, >1000 hours as a PT Aide)
Extracurriculars: collegiate student athlete, Girl Scout's Bronze & Silver Award, volunteer hours for Special Olympics and Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress' Buddy Walk.
Earned Magna Cum Laude for my BS and all-academic team every semester through my college's athletic conference.
Applied: NYIT, NYU, Mercy College, Hunter College, Stony Brook, LIU Brooklyn, New York Medical College
Interviews: all, opted out of LIU
Accepted: Hunter, New York Medical, NYU, NYIT waitlisted
Rejected: none
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Hey! I just got accepted to MCPHS too and also waiting to hear back from Simmons and MGH after their open house. Do you know where you want to go?University: Hofstra University
Major: Exercise Science
Overall GPA: 3.62
Pre-Req GPA: 3.4
GRE: 154V 152Q 4.0AW
LOR: 2 from PTs and 1 from advisor
Observation Hours: 99 hospital outpatient (vestibular, neuro, lymphedema, pelvic health), 84 general outpatient clinic
Volunteer/Extracurriculars: Started my own Pre-PT club (co-founder, co-VP), member of Exercise is Medicine club, member of 2 dance clubs, volunteered to do athlete baseline testing, attended many ACSM/NSCA conferences, participated in University events like National Public Health Week, Dance Marathon, and Relay for Life
Employment: Hofstra University Tutor for A&P I & II, and Exercise Physiology
Applied: MGH IHP, Simmons, UVM, Franklin Pierce (NH), UHartford, MCPHS-Worcester
Interviews: MCPHS (10/27)
Accepted: MCPHS (11/3), UVM (11/6), Franklin Pierce (11/24)
Still waiting on most of my schools to hear back, but hopefully I will hear back soon. Hopefully this helps people like me who have similar stats!!
glambrightprept
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Right now I'm really between MCPHS and MGH (if I get in), but the one year paid internship at MGH is making me lean towards them more. I do not know much about Simmons program but I do know some PTs that graduated from that program and they are really amazing!! It's gonna be a tough decision for me if I get accepted to all of them.Hey! I just got accepted to MCPHS too and also waiting to hear back from Simmons and MGH after their open house. Do you know where you want to go?
University: University of California, Irvine (Bachelors); California State University, East Bay (Post-Bacclaureate)
Major: Biology
UCI GPA: 2.968 (quarter credits)
Post-Bac GPA: 3.857 (semester credits)
Overall GPA: 3.164 (semester credits)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.25 (semester credits and highest grade replaced for classes retaken)
GRE: Q154, V154, A5.0
Extra-Curric: Physical Therapy Aide; Resident Advisor; basketball coach; worked 3 years in medical devices; confirmation teacher for church, special religious education for adults with developmental disabilities, Spanish in Healthcare Marketing Coordinator (CSUEB)
Volunteer/Observation (Hours): Pediatric (129), Inpatient (75), Outpatient (768)
Applied to: University of Illinois at Chicago, Columbia University**, NYU**, Touro College (Manhattan/Bayshore)**, Boston University, MGH IHP (offered open house)
**These are the schools I interviewed at; MGH IHP doesn't do interviews, but offers open house to prospective students they are interested in
Acceptances: Columbia University (received 12/3/2021), NYU (received 12/13/2021), Touro College (received 12/15/2021), MGH IHP (received 12/16/2021)
Wait-listed: University of Illinois at Chicago (received 12/15/2021)
Rejections: Boston University
I will probably attend Columbia University 🙂
Major: Biology
UCI GPA: 2.968 (quarter credits)
Post-Bac GPA: 3.857 (semester credits)
Overall GPA: 3.164 (semester credits)
Pre-Req GPA: 3.25 (semester credits and highest grade replaced for classes retaken)
GRE: Q154, V154, A5.0
Extra-Curric: Physical Therapy Aide; Resident Advisor; basketball coach; worked 3 years in medical devices; confirmation teacher for church, special religious education for adults with developmental disabilities, Spanish in Healthcare Marketing Coordinator (CSUEB)
Volunteer/Observation (Hours): Pediatric (129), Inpatient (75), Outpatient (768)
Applied to: University of Illinois at Chicago, Columbia University**, NYU**, Touro College (Manhattan/Bayshore)**, Boston University, MGH IHP (offered open house)
**These are the schools I interviewed at; MGH IHP doesn't do interviews, but offers open house to prospective students they are interested in
Acceptances: Columbia University (received 12/3/2021), NYU (received 12/13/2021), Touro College (received 12/15/2021), MGH IHP (received 12/16/2021)
Wait-listed: University of Illinois at Chicago (received 12/15/2021)
Rejections: Boston University
I will probably attend Columbia University 🙂
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University: UW- La Crosse
Major: Political Science/public administration
Overall GPA: 3.44
Post bac GPA: 3.9
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: 150V 147Q 3.5W
Extra-Curric: Black Student Unity club, 4x deans list, track and field team 3 years with multiple awards/3x national champion, CPR certified
Work: Physical therapy aide/receptionist, Speed/strength/aglility coach for local high school sports team, Running shoe store sales associate, summer camp counselor,
Observation hours: SNF: 116 hours, home health peds: 25 hours, inpatient acute/neruo: 30 hours, wellness pt clinic: 4 hours, animal/canine PT clinic: 16 hours, schools: 25 hours, outpatient ortho: 1,150 hours.
Volunteer: Habitat for Humanity, ERAS senior network helping elderly with yard clean up, volunteering reception/screening at a free clinic, special olympics volunteer at track and swim meet, La Crosse community garden, Milwaukee community garden, helped exercise science professor briefly with research on student athletes
Applied: UW - La Crosse, UW - Madison, UW - Milwaukee, Ohio State, Ohio, Duke, Colorado, Toledo, Mizzou,
Acceptances: UW- Milwaukee
Rejections: UW - Madison, Ohio State, Toledo, Colorado
Waitlist: Ohio, Mizzou, UW - La Crosse
Major: Political Science/public administration
Overall GPA: 3.44
Post bac GPA: 3.9
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: 150V 147Q 3.5W
Extra-Curric: Black Student Unity club, 4x deans list, track and field team 3 years with multiple awards/3x national champion, CPR certified
Work: Physical therapy aide/receptionist, Speed/strength/aglility coach for local high school sports team, Running shoe store sales associate, summer camp counselor,
Observation hours: SNF: 116 hours, home health peds: 25 hours, inpatient acute/neruo: 30 hours, wellness pt clinic: 4 hours, animal/canine PT clinic: 16 hours, schools: 25 hours, outpatient ortho: 1,150 hours.
Volunteer: Habitat for Humanity, ERAS senior network helping elderly with yard clean up, volunteering reception/screening at a free clinic, special olympics volunteer at track and swim meet, La Crosse community garden, Milwaukee community garden, helped exercise science professor briefly with research on student athletes
Applied: UW - La Crosse, UW - Madison, UW - Milwaukee, Ohio State, Ohio, Duke, Colorado, Toledo, Mizzou,
Acceptances: UW- Milwaukee
Rejections: UW - Madison, Ohio State, Toledo, Colorado
Waitlist: Ohio, Mizzou, UW - La Crosse
Florida305
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University: Florida International University (FIU) Honors College
Degree: Biology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor in Chemistry
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76
GRE: 155V 155Q 4.0W (second attempt)
Extra-Curricular activities: Learning assistant for Chemistry/Biology/Anatomy/Physiology (2 years), Teaching Assistant for Chemistry lab (1 semester), Relay for Life Team member (over 8 years), Study abroad in Italy for one summer, volunteered at environmental events held at FIU Nature Preserve (30 hours), Phi Betta Kappa honor society
Work: Physical therapy technician/receptionist (over 1000 hours) for an outpatient clinic, ER medical scribe (4 months)
Applied: UF, UCF, FIU, and UM
Accepted: UM, FIU, and UF
Waitlist: UCF (second tier)
Rejections: none so far
Degree: Biology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor in Chemistry
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76
GRE: 155V 155Q 4.0W (second attempt)
Extra-Curricular activities: Learning assistant for Chemistry/Biology/Anatomy/Physiology (2 years), Teaching Assistant for Chemistry lab (1 semester), Relay for Life Team member (over 8 years), Study abroad in Italy for one summer, volunteered at environmental events held at FIU Nature Preserve (30 hours), Phi Betta Kappa honor society
Work: Physical therapy technician/receptionist (over 1000 hours) for an outpatient clinic, ER medical scribe (4 months)
Applied: UF, UCF, FIU, and UM
Accepted: UM, FIU, and UF
Waitlist: UCF (second tier)
Rejections: none so far
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Hey, congrats on all of your acceptances! I also got accepted to Northeastern. Do you know where you'll be attending?University: Pepperdine University
Major: Sports Med B.S.
GPA: 3.93
pre-req GPA: 3.90
GRE: 162V, 157Q, 6AW
EC: human physiology TA (1.5 years), VP of sorority (1.5 years), integrative sports medicine intern (4 months), PT aide (10 months), club hockey team, transfer student mentor, running club, film club
Honors: deans list, regents scholar, summa cum laude
Certifications: BLS (cpr and aed), AHA first aid
Hours: 388 outpatient ortho (PT aide), 100 inpatient acute rehab (volunteer)
LOR: 1 professor, 1 professor I TAed for, 1 PT (clinic owner)
Applied: Northwestern, UW Madison, Ohio State, Northeastern, Boston U, Duke, USC (southern cali), NAU, University of Pittsburgh, University of Delaware, Sacred Heart, NYU, USC (south carolina)
Interviews: Delaware, Sacred Heart (declined), OSU, Northern Arizona, Boston (declined), NYU (declined)
Accepted: Northwestern (10/1), Delaware (10/28), OSU (10/29), USC (south carolina, 11/30), UW Madison (12/17), Northeastern (1/3)
Waitlist: Pitt (11/30), NAU (12/16)
Rejected:
University: University of Connecticut
Major: Allied Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.46
Pre-Req GPA: 3.30
GRE: 143V 143Q 4.5W
LOR: 2 from PTs and 1 from professors/advisor
Observation Hours: 495 Outpatient, 8 inpatient, 54 pediatrics outpatient
Volunteer/Extracurriculars: Lots of positions held within my sorority, positions held through Panhellenic and with raising money for Connecticut Children's (HuskyTHON), member of Pre-PT club, member of Residential Hall Association
Employment:
-Physical Therapy aide/receptionist
-Referee at University Gym
-Key holder at Local Jewelry store
Applied: MGH IHP, University of Hartford, University of Rhode Island, Franklin Pierce (NH), New York Institution of Technology, University of New England
Interviews: URI (12/14), UNE (kira submitted 1/10)
Accepted: MGH IHP (12/16), University of Hartford (12/17), Franklin Pierce (NH) (1/22)
Waitlist: UNE
Rejections: URI
Major: Allied Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.46
Pre-Req GPA: 3.30
GRE: 143V 143Q 4.5W
LOR: 2 from PTs and 1 from professors/advisor
Observation Hours: 495 Outpatient, 8 inpatient, 54 pediatrics outpatient
Volunteer/Extracurriculars: Lots of positions held within my sorority, positions held through Panhellenic and with raising money for Connecticut Children's (HuskyTHON), member of Pre-PT club, member of Residential Hall Association
Employment:
-Physical Therapy aide/receptionist
-Referee at University Gym
-Key holder at Local Jewelry store
Applied: MGH IHP, University of Hartford, University of Rhode Island, Franklin Pierce (NH), New York Institution of Technology, University of New England
Interviews: URI (12/14), UNE (kira submitted 1/10)
Accepted: MGH IHP (12/16), University of Hartford (12/17), Franklin Pierce (NH) (1/22)
Waitlist: UNE
Rejections: URI
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Congrats on your acceptances! I applied to the same schools as you plus some others. Do you know where you’ll be attending yet?University: Florida International University (FIU) Honors College
Degree: Biology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor in Chemistry
Overall GPA: 3.89
Pre-Req GPA: 3.76
GRE: 155V 155Q 4.0W (second attempt)
Extra-Curricular activities: Learning assistant for Chemistry/Biology/Anatomy/Physiology (2 years), Teaching Assistant for Chemistry lab (1 semester), Relay for Life Team member (over 8 years), Study abroad in Italy for one summer, volunteered at environmental events held at FIU Nature Preserve (30 hours), Phi Betta Kappa honor society
Work: Physical therapy technician/receptionist (over 1000 hours) for an outpatient clinic, ER medical scribe (4 months)
Applied: UF, UCF, FIU, and UM
Accepted: UM, FIU, and UF
Waitlist: UCF (second tier)
Rejections: none so far
Florida305
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Thank you! Honestly, I have a hard time choosing. I am between UM and UF. I have talked to UM students and have heard nothing but good news about the program. I loved their interview process and also work for a UM professor at an outpatient clinic so I know what to expect. Having been raised in Miami, I wouldn't have to worry about rent costs as I can live with my parents so it offsets the higher tuition UM has as opposed to UF where I have to factor in rent expenses in addition to tuition. I do not know much about UF's program other than UF is a big research school since they did not hold any interviews or a tour so I am hoping to go to their open house to learn more about their program. It really is dependent if I want to stay or leave my hometown. Do you know what programs interest you the most?Congrats on your acceptances! I applied to the same schools as you plus some others. Do you know where you’ll be attending yet?
Dope! I believe I just replied to your post about UF in the Florida thread lmao. Since you could live at home if you went to UM and could offset the higher tuition with minimal cost of living loans then honestly I don’t think you can go wrong with either of those. Good luck with your decision!Thank you! Honestly, I have a hard time choosing. I am between UM and UF. I have talked to UM students and have heard nothing but good news about the program. I loved their interview process and also work for a UM professor at an outpatient clinic so I know what to expect. Having been raised in Miami, I wouldn't have to worry about rent costs as I can live with my parents so it offsets the higher tuition UM has as opposed to UF where I have to factor in rent expenses in addition to tuition. I do not know much about UF's program other than UF is a big research school since they did not hold any interviews or a tour so I am hoping to go to their open house to learn more about their program. It really is dependent if I want to stay or leave my hometown. Do you know what programs interest you the most?
I applied to a ton of schools but my top choices going into this were UF, UNF, UCF, USF, FIU, and FGCU. I figured I’d make a decision based on where I got accepted, where I enjoyed the interviews most, and tuition. I’ve been accepted to USF, FIU, and FGCU, and I’m on the tier 1 waitlist at UCF. And UNF told me that one of my psych courses doesn’t count for them so I assume I’ll be rejected there, so I’m just waiting to hear from UF and see whether I’ll be pulled off the waitlist at UCF
The biggest downside with UCF for me is that they start in May instead of August, but I think UCF is my top choice. It would be between them and UF if I got in, but I think UCF has the edge for me
Florida305
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Haha I just replied to you in the other post just now! I did interview at UCF and I think they got a solid program as it is a smaller cohort and they seemed to also place a high emphasis on research. I just did not feel like it was the best fit for me personally as I was not a big fan of their interview process. The program at UM also starts in May while UF would start in August so I also have to factor in if I want to start as soon as possible. Either way, I think you will do great in either program. Let me know if you get into UF and what you decide to go to! Who knows we might even be classmates together.Dope! I believe I just replied to your post about UF in the Florida thread lmao. Since you could live at home if you went to UM and could offset the higher tuition with minimal cost of living loans then honestly I don’t think you can go wrong with either of those. Good luck with your decision!
I applied to a ton of schools but my top choices going into this were UF, UNF, UCF, USF, FIU, and FGCU. I figured I’d make a decision based on where I got accepted, where I enjoyed the interviews most, and tuition. I’ve been accepted to USF, FIU, and FGCU, and I’m on the tier 1 waitlist at UCF. And UNF told me that one of my psych courses doesn’t count for them so I assume I’ll be rejected there, so I’m just waiting to hear from UF and see whether I’ll be pulled off the waitlist at UCF
The biggest downside with UCF for me is that they start in May instead of August, but I think UCF is my top choice. It would be between them and UF if I got in, but I think UCF has the edge for me
hey! i ended up committing to northwestern in chicago. i decided i didn’t want to be in school for northeastern’s extended program length! best of luck with your decision 🙂Hey, congrats on all of your acceptances! I also got accepted to Northeastern. Do you know where you'll be attending?
milliehawk
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Hi everyone! I'm applying in the 2023 cycle, but I wanted to post so I could get a start on any section that I'm lacking in. Let me know if you have any advice/what my chances are!
University: Roger Williams University
Major: Biology, minor in Chemistry
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: haven't taken yet, not sure if I will
Extra-Curric:
I've been on my university's swim team for all four years
Worked in lab on campus doing research in molecular diagnostics
Published paper as first author, attended an international conference on aquaculture
Volunteer:
I've yet to start my observation hours (not many places are allowing shadowing due to COVID) but I plan to do at least 150 total hours in at least two locations.
Applied: So far my choices for applying are URI, UCONN, UMiami, and Northeastern. Northeastern and URI are my top choices at the moment.
University: Roger Williams University
Major: Biology, minor in Chemistry
Overall GPA: 3.5
Pre-Req GPA: 3.7
GRE: haven't taken yet, not sure if I will
Extra-Curric:
I've been on my university's swim team for all four years
Worked in lab on campus doing research in molecular diagnostics
Published paper as first author, attended an international conference on aquaculture
Volunteer:
I've yet to start my observation hours (not many places are allowing shadowing due to COVID) but I plan to do at least 150 total hours in at least two locations.
Applied: So far my choices for applying are URI, UCONN, UMiami, and Northeastern. Northeastern and URI are my top choices at the moment.
University: Ohio State University
Major: Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
GRE: 166V 161Q 4.5W
LOR: 1 from Physical Therapist, 2 from Professors, and 1 from a former supervisor
Observation Hours: 341 Outpatient Orthopedic
Volunteer/Extracurriculars:
Military veteran liaison between Health Sciences School and Ohio State veterans
Physical training officer for 140 military service members
Training officer for app. 40 service members
OSU East hospital volunteer for ~75 hours
Employment:
US Navy for 6 years
National Security Agency for 4 years
Applied: University of Washington, University of Colorado, Duke, Ohio State University, Ohio University, Pacific University
Interviews: Pacific University, Ohio State University
Accepted: University of Washington, Pacific University, Ohio State University
Rejections: CU
Still waiting to hear back from Duke. I applied relatively late into the cycle, so I would imagine that will be a rejection as well. Turned down an interview at Ohio University. University of Washington was my first choice, so that is where I will be attending this fall!
Major: Health Sciences
Overall GPA: 3.4
Pre-Req GPA: 3.75
GRE: 166V 161Q 4.5W
LOR: 1 from Physical Therapist, 2 from Professors, and 1 from a former supervisor
Observation Hours: 341 Outpatient Orthopedic
Volunteer/Extracurriculars:
Military veteran liaison between Health Sciences School and Ohio State veterans
Physical training officer for 140 military service members
Training officer for app. 40 service members
OSU East hospital volunteer for ~75 hours
Employment:
US Navy for 6 years
National Security Agency for 4 years
Applied: University of Washington, University of Colorado, Duke, Ohio State University, Ohio University, Pacific University
Interviews: Pacific University, Ohio State University
Accepted: University of Washington, Pacific University, Ohio State University
Rejections: CU
Still waiting to hear back from Duke. I applied relatively late into the cycle, so I would imagine that will be a rejection as well. Turned down an interview at Ohio University. University of Washington was my first choice, so that is where I will be attending this fall!
University: University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.65
Pre-Req GPA: 3.59
GRE: 145V 154Q 4.5W
LOR: 1 from professor, 2 from physical therapists
Observation Hours: 278 Outpatient Orthopedic
Applied: Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, University of Florida, University of South Florida, University of North Florida, University of Texas Southwestern Medical center at Dallas, University of St. Augustine - Dallas
Accepted: Nova Southeastern, UF, USF, St. Augustine, UNF
Rejected: UTSWMC
Interviews: St. Augustine
Major: Kinesiology
Overall GPA: 3.65
Pre-Req GPA: 3.59
GRE: 145V 154Q 4.5W
LOR: 1 from professor, 2 from physical therapists
Observation Hours: 278 Outpatient Orthopedic
Applied: Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, University of Florida, University of South Florida, University of North Florida, University of Texas Southwestern Medical center at Dallas, University of St. Augustine - Dallas
Accepted: Nova Southeastern, UF, USF, St. Augustine, UNF
Rejected: UTSWMC
Interviews: St. Augustine
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University: UCLA
Major: Physiological science
cGPA: 3.4 pGPA: 3.1~3.3
GRE: 160V/161Q/4.5AW
LOR: 2 Professors, 1 PT coworker, 1 PT boss. Only really connected with the coworker.
Observation: 1300 OP (had ortho, sports, pelvic, vestibular), 70 SNF, 300 different SNF (currently rehab tech at SNF)
Extracurricular: Sports med club pres, Club sport treasurer, pre-pt club, some volunteering with adaptive sports
Applied: UCSF, CSUN, CSUF, CSULB, SDSU, Samuel Merritt, WesternU, Mount St. Marys, Franklin Pierce AZ, NAU
Interview: NAU, CSU Fresno, WesternU (withdrew)
Waitlist: Samuel Merritt (12/17 # <20), NAU (12/20 #100+), CSULB (1/14 High Tier)
Accepted: Franklin Pierce AZ Hybrid program (12/6), Mount St Marys (12/15), CSU Fresno (2/4), CSULB (2/10)
Rejected: UCSF (12/18), SDSU (2/1), CSUN
Major: Physiological science
cGPA: 3.4 pGPA: 3.1~3.3
GRE: 160V/161Q/4.5AW
LOR: 2 Professors, 1 PT coworker, 1 PT boss. Only really connected with the coworker.
Observation: 1300 OP (had ortho, sports, pelvic, vestibular), 70 SNF, 300 different SNF (currently rehab tech at SNF)
Extracurricular: Sports med club pres, Club sport treasurer, pre-pt club, some volunteering with adaptive sports
Applied: UCSF, CSUN, CSUF, CSULB, SDSU, Samuel Merritt, WesternU, Mount St. Marys, Franklin Pierce AZ, NAU
Interview: NAU, CSU Fresno, WesternU (withdrew)
Waitlist: Samuel Merritt (12/17 # <20), NAU (12/20 #100+), CSULB (1/14 High Tier)
Accepted: Franklin Pierce AZ Hybrid program (12/6), Mount St Marys (12/15), CSU Fresno (2/4), CSULB (2/10)
Rejected: UCSF (12/18), SDSU (2/1), CSUN
For the low gpa folks/low gre
University: SCSU
Major: Exercise science
cGPA: 3.2/3.1 PTCAS calculation
pGPA: 3.4-3.6
GRE: 151/144/3.0 AW
LOR: 1 Professor, 2 PT coworker
Observation: 2500 OP (ortho, sports, pelvic, vestibular, peds), 50 inpatient
Extracurricular: Exercise Physiology Club, ACE Personal Trainer, PT Tech
Applied: Murphy Deming,Shenandoah, Marymount, Methodist, ATSU, Midwestern AZ, Uhart, Mercy, Wheeling, Hampton, Emory and Henry, MCPHS, Franklin Pierce NH, AIC, Nazareth, USAHS, Plymouth, High Point, Incarnate Word, Usciences, MGH, Upitt, TJU
Interview: Wheeling,MCPHS, Methodist, Marymount, Nazareth, High Point,Emory and Henry,Incarnate Word, MGH(open house), Usciences(declined), Plymouth(declined), USAHS(declined), Mercy(declined)
Waitlist: High Point, Methodist, MGH, Incarnate Word, Emory and Henry, Upitt, Midwestern(waitlist for interview)
Accepted: MCPHS, Marymount, AIC,Franklin Pierce NH,Wheeling(off waitlist), Nazareth(off waitlist), Methodist (off waitlist), Murphy deming (off waitlist)
Rejected: ATSU(reached out to retake GRE, but I declined), Shenandoah, Uhart, TJU. Others I haven’t heard from, but I’ll assume rejection.
University: SCSU
Major: Exercise science
cGPA: 3.2/3.1 PTCAS calculation
pGPA: 3.4-3.6
GRE: 151/144/3.0 AW
LOR: 1 Professor, 2 PT coworker
Observation: 2500 OP (ortho, sports, pelvic, vestibular, peds), 50 inpatient
Extracurricular: Exercise Physiology Club, ACE Personal Trainer, PT Tech
Applied: Murphy Deming,Shenandoah, Marymount, Methodist, ATSU, Midwestern AZ, Uhart, Mercy, Wheeling, Hampton, Emory and Henry, MCPHS, Franklin Pierce NH, AIC, Nazareth, USAHS, Plymouth, High Point, Incarnate Word, Usciences, MGH, Upitt, TJU
Interview: Wheeling,MCPHS, Methodist, Marymount, Nazareth, High Point,Emory and Henry,Incarnate Word, MGH(open house), Usciences(declined), Plymouth(declined), USAHS(declined), Mercy(declined)
Waitlist: High Point, Methodist, MGH, Incarnate Word, Emory and Henry, Upitt, Midwestern(waitlist for interview)
Accepted: MCPHS, Marymount, AIC,Franklin Pierce NH,Wheeling(off waitlist), Nazareth(off waitlist), Methodist (off waitlist), Murphy deming (off waitlist)
Rejected: ATSU(reached out to retake GRE, but I declined), Shenandoah, Uhart, TJU. Others I haven’t heard from, but I’ll assume rejection.
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University: The New School
Major: Culture and Media
cGPA: 3.59 PTCAS calculation
pGPA: about 3.4
GRE: 159 V/151 Q/ 4.0 AW
LOR: 1 Professor, 2 PTs
Applied: WashU, Touro, Nova Southeastern, St. Augustine Miami, Franklin Pierce, University of Southern California, MUSC, UPitt, High Point, UF, Tufts
Accepted: WashU, Touro, Nova Southeastern, St. Augustine Miami, Franklin Pierce, High Point, Tufts
Waitlisted: MUSC, UPitt
Rejected: USC
Committed to Nova Southeastern!
Major: Culture and Media
cGPA: 3.59 PTCAS calculation
pGPA: about 3.4
GRE: 159 V/151 Q/ 4.0 AW
LOR: 1 Professor, 2 PTs
Applied: WashU, Touro, Nova Southeastern, St. Augustine Miami, Franklin Pierce, University of Southern California, MUSC, UPitt, High Point, UF, Tufts
Accepted: WashU, Touro, Nova Southeastern, St. Augustine Miami, Franklin Pierce, High Point, Tufts
Waitlisted: MUSC, UPitt
Rejected: USC
Committed to Nova Southeastern!
John Brinser
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University: Florida Atlantic University
Major: Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Overall GPA: 3.76
Pre-Req GPA: 3.74
GRE: Q: 157 V: 149 AW: 4.0
Hours: ~1000 hours outpatient Neuro, Geriatrics, Orthopedics. 70 hours Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Orthopedics.
Extra-Curric: Chipotle crew member, YouFit Personal Trainer, Duffys Busser
Honors: Dean's list every semester, Presidents list one semester, Manga cum Laude
Applied: UCF, UF, NSU, Pitt
Acceptance(s): UCF, NSU, Pitt
Waitlists: UF
Rejections: None
Enrolled: UCF
Major: Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Overall GPA: 3.76
Pre-Req GPA: 3.74
GRE: Q: 157 V: 149 AW: 4.0
Hours: ~1000 hours outpatient Neuro, Geriatrics, Orthopedics. 70 hours Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Orthopedics.
Extra-Curric: Chipotle crew member, YouFit Personal Trainer, Duffys Busser
Honors: Dean's list every semester, Presidents list one semester, Manga cum Laude
Applied: UCF, UF, NSU, Pitt
Acceptance(s): UCF, NSU, Pitt
Waitlists: UF
Rejections: None
Enrolled: UCF
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adrds
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First time applicant!
School: WashU in St. Louis
Major: Economics with a minor in Latin American Studies
cGPA: 3.59
pGPA: ~3.4 depending on school
GRE: 156/156/4
LOR: 2 pt's (one from one clinic, other is assistant manager from different clinic), 1 econ professor
Observation hours: ~800 outpatient ortho, three different clinics in 2 states
Experiences/Extra Curriculars:
Submitted and all apps verified by September 7th. So far:
Applied: WashU, Northwestern, UIC, Midwestern, Rosalind, Creighton, UT El Paso
Interviews: Rosalind, Midwestern, Creighton
Accepted: WashU, Midwestern, Creighton
School: WashU in St. Louis
Major: Economics with a minor in Latin American Studies
cGPA: 3.59
pGPA: ~3.4 depending on school
GRE: 156/156/4
LOR: 2 pt's (one from one clinic, other is assistant manager from different clinic), 1 econ professor
Observation hours: ~800 outpatient ortho, three different clinics in 2 states
Experiences/Extra Curriculars:
- AED - pre health honor society
- Latin dance group, choreographer/instructor
- First gen/low income group
- Mentor for first years
- Soccer coaching
- Rehab Aide (traslate english/spanish)
- Pre PT Club President
Submitted and all apps verified by September 7th. So far:
Applied: WashU, Northwestern, UIC, Midwestern, Rosalind, Creighton, UT El Paso
Interviews: Rosalind, Midwestern, Creighton
Accepted: WashU, Midwestern, Creighton
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How was your interview with Midwestern? I am currently waitlisted for an interview!First time applicant!
School: WashU in St. Louis
Major: Economics with a minor in Latin American Studies
cGPA: 3.59
pGPA: ~3.4 depending on school
GRE: 156/156/4
LOR: 2 pt's (one from one clinic, other is assistant manager from different clinic), 1 econ professor
Observation hours: ~800 outpatient ortho, three different clinics in 2 states
Experiences/Extra Curriculars:
- AED - pre health honor society
- Latin dance group, choreographer/instructor
- First gen/low income group
- Mentor for first years
- Soccer coaching
- Rehab Aide (traslate english/spanish)
- Pre PT Club President
Submitted and all apps verified by September 7th. So far:
Applied: WashU, Northwestern, UIC, Midwestern, Rosalind, Creighton, UT El Paso
Interviews: Rosalind, Midwestern, Creighton
Accepted:
adrds
New Member
It went well! I interviewed with two faculty and it was super laid back. I interviewed at the Downers Grove campus and received an acceptance two days later.How was your interview with Midwestern? I am currently waitlisted for an interview!
Cool! Thank you and congratulations!It went well! I interviewed with two faculty and it was super laid back. I interviewed at the Downers Grove campus and received an acceptance two days later