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Hey everyone!
I was wondering who else has applied to Loma Linda University. I haven't seen too much about it on this forum. Anyway, I interviewed on November 18 and I'm so anxious to hear back already! Has anyone else interviewed/heard anything?

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Hey everyone!
I was wondering who else has applied to Loma Linda University. I haven't seen too much about it on this forum. Anyway, I interviewed on November 18 and I'm so anxious to hear back already! Has anyone else interviewed/heard anything?

I just applied to Loma Linda. How was the interview? What kind of questions did they ask? Campus nice?
 
The interview was really relaxed. They had first year PT students in the waiting room to talk with and they were all really nice. It helped to calm my nerves a bit! My interviewer was slightly intimidating but also easy to talk with...if that makes sense. He mostly asked why PT? and why LLU? and past volunteer/observation work. and then he asked me about myself and through that we ended up talking about some other random things. As far as the campus goes, I really liked it! The surrounding area isn't too hot but I think the campus is pretty cool and I can already tell that a lot of the staff and faculty are interested in helping you.
 
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For volunteering question.. Was it typical, what did you learn? Where did u go? What was experience like in each setting?
 
I applied to LLU. Got an email saying I had to take a Medical Terminology class (even though I've worked in emergency medicine clinical research for 4 years). Haven't heard anything about an interview yet. They received my application Nov. 16th and I submitted my secondary application Nov. 26th. If anyone else has interviewed please share your experience! 🙂
 
hey guys,
i just talked to the department in an attempt to figure out when they would release admissions decisions and they said the next interview date is going to be on jan. 6th. 🙂 i still have no idea if they've accepted anyone yet!
 
I had a phone interview today and it was very laid back. The interviewer only asked a few basic questions like, tell me about yourself? Where have you gone to school? How did you discover PT? Why did you choose your major in undergrad?

I think I actually asked him more questions than he asked me. I had a lot of questions about the program since I wasn't able to attend an in-person interview. PM me if you have any questions! Good luck!
 
just wondering if anyone else has heard any official news back of acceptances? i emailed the office as a follow up to my interview before the holidays and Dr. Chinnock was super helpful. He gave my information to the admission's coordinator who responded with, "the Admissions Committee has made a decision on your file; they have recommend you for acceptance into the entry-level DPT Program."

AHHH! SO happy and relieved! Just waiting for the official notification now 🙂
 
hey vary. what were your stats and when did you submit your application?
 
hey pubicsymphysis! i submitted my secondary application the beginning of September (before the 12th i think) and I had my interview on November 18th. I emailed Larry around mid December and heard the unofficial word about the acceptance before the holidays. Yay! My stats are based off the Loma Linda calculations of GPA (which categories science and non-science classes a bit differently than PTCAS) which a 3.9 non science GPA and a 3.52 science GPA with 130 observation hours.
 
Oooo nice! Did u hear back? I must went to the campus today and I talked to a faculty and they said that they sent out 60 acceptance letter already. 🙁. PTCAS actually made a mistake on my application which delayed the process for LLU. I talked to them about my situation and they said they will see if they can work something out with them cause I did send out my app on the priority date... Crossing finger
 
Just BUMPING this thread up. I just recently found out that I got an interview at LLU 🙂 . I was wondering if anyone can give me more insight of their Interview process. Thanks and hope to hear from anyone.
 
Just BUMPING this thread up. I just recently found out that I got an interview at LLU 🙂 . I was wondering if anyone can give me more insight of their Interview process. Thanks and hope to hear from anyone.

I just got an acceptance letter in the mail today 🙂 I already told you what my phone interview was like, but good luck!! When's your interview?
 
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O nice! Congrats! Will you be attending? My interview is on 1/30. PTCAS made a dumb mistake so LLU made a personal interview for me. Hope i get in! It is my number one school. AHHH! Excited.
 
O nice! Congrats! Will you be attending? My interview is on 1/30. PTCAS made a dumb mistake so LLU made a personal interview for me. Hope i get in! It is my number one school. AHHH! Excited.

That's great that they're flexible to give you an interview! I'm not sure whether I'll be accepting or not. I'm trying to decide between LLU and a few other schools. I'm still waiting to hear from my in-state public schools (VCU & ODU) which are my top choices since they're most affordable. I put in a deposit for Chatham and I'm keeping it as my fallback school. What makes you like LLU so much? I'd like to hear from someone who's interested in the program.
 
That's great that they're flexible to give you an interview! I'm not sure whether I'll be accepting or not. I'm trying to decide between LLU and a few other schools. I'm still waiting to hear from my in-state public schools (VCU & ODU) which are my top choices since they're most affordable. I put in a deposit for Chatham and I'm keeping it as my fallback school. What makes you like LLU so much? I'd like to hear from someone who's interested in the program.

HEY! Yea, i actually visited the campus last week and I was able to talk to some DPT students. I just like it so much cause I feel like it is a good fit for me. They are heavy on manual therapy which I want to specialize in, they are a religious school, although LLU is a big class of 70 students it still has a family feel, staff/faculty are awesome, and they start orthopedics pretty early in their curriculum, and not to mention housing there is suppper cheap. How long did they take to respond back to you?
 
HEY! Yea, i actually visited the campus last week and I was able to talk to some DPT students. I just like it so much cause I feel like it is a good fit for me. They are heavy on manual therapy which I want to specialize in, they are a religious school, although LLU is a big class of 70 students it still has a family feel, staff/faculty are awesome, and they start orthopedics pretty early in their curriculum, and not to mention housing there is suppper cheap. How long did they take to respond back to you?

How cheap is the housing? I live in the DC metro area where everything is expensive, so cheap to me might be different than what other people think.
 
Oh, they got back to me in about a month. I interviewed on 12/20 and received the letter in the mail today. Envelope was postmarked for 1/18.
 
Hello!

I interviewed on December 20th and received a letter of acceptance in the mail sometime last week. My interview was one on one. When I first arrived they sat me down in a waiting area where one of the administrative staff sat down with me to chat while waiting. The actual interview was not too bad. He asked me few general questions about why I chose physical therapy, what kind of expectations I had, my past observation hours; just very basic questions that I recommend to have prepared before going in. He also asked me some specific questions based on my application, such as why I majored in Sociology as opposed to pre-bio or kinesiology. Every interviewer will be different but overall it was very laid back. As we were walking out of his office, he joking said I did a terrible job in the interview, which at the time was not very funny, but goes to show that it should not be an intense experience. Relax. Breath. If they gave you an interview you know that they are thinking of accepting you. Just be yourself, be honest!

Also, the interview took about maybe 20-30 minutes in a small office. Honestly, walking out I thought I did extremely mediocre. I felt like I missed few things that I wanted to highlight or ask him but I think having my fall transcripts among other documentation looked good when he asked me if I had them. Best of luck on your interviews, and hope to see some of you this upcoming June!
 
Hello!

I interviewed on December 20th and received a letter of acceptance in the mail sometime last week. My interview was one on one. When I first arrived they sat me down in a waiting area where one of the administrative staff sat down with me to chat while waiting. The actual interview was not too bad. He asked me few general questions about why I chose physical therapy, what kind of expectations I had, my past observation hours; just very basic questions that I recommend to have prepared before going in. He also asked me some specific questions based on my application, such as why I majored in Sociology as opposed to pre-bio or kinesiology. Every interviewer will be different but overall it was very laid back. As we were walking out of his office, he joking said I did a terrible job in the interview, which at the time was not very funny, but goes to show that it should not be an intense experience. Relax. Breath. If they gave you an interview you know that they are thinking of accepting you. Just be yourself, be honest!

Also, the interview took about maybe 20-30 minutes in a small office. Honestly, walking out I thought I did extremely mediocre. I felt like I missed few things that I wanted to highlight or ask him but I think having my fall transcripts among other documentation looked good when he asked me if I had them. Best of luck on your interviews, and hope to see some of you this upcoming June!

Hi! So you decided to take your talents to Loma Linda?! I just had my interview on Weds and it was the best experience ever. I just hope to hear from them soon! Cross finger!
 
Most likely Pubicsymphysis!

I sent in my nonrefundable deposit last week. I will be part of the Summer Quarter class of 2016 unless I get into CSUN due to financial reasons. Hope you get in!! 😉
 
Most likely Pubicsymphysis!

I sent in my nonrefundable deposit last week. I will be part of the Summer Quarter class of 2016 unless I get into CSUN due to financial reasons. Hope you get in!! 😉

AHHH!!! yay! lol, i know i know... its like im just waiting.. and waiting.. and waiting... LOL.
 
Woohoo! Just put down my deposit 🙂 Officially a part of the class of 2016!
 
I just found out I got in the alternate list 🙁. I thought my interview went really well. I don't know if its because they already sent out all the acceptance mail and waiting on for people to reply or i just didnt get an acceptance letter. Is anyone else is on the alternate list?
 
I think that's a possibility. That they already sent all the acceptance letters. I declined my seat last week so maybe that will increase your chances. Good luck :luck:
 
I think that's a possibility. That they already sent all the acceptance letters. I declined my seat last week so maybe that will increase your chances. Good luck :luck:

Thanks! I saw on a post you got in your school of choice! Best of luck
 
I think that's a possibility. That they already sent all the acceptance letters. I declined my seat last week so maybe that will increase your chances. Good luck :luck:

Tony said they pulled 30 people off the wait list. But, I heard they don't reject applicants after interview but they simply put them on the alternate list. I wonder if they have a ranking according to the most suitable applicants or who got the interview first.
 
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I would think yes, but I dunno for sure. Will they tell you what your # is on the alternate list?
 
I was just reading about ocupational therapy program in Loma Linda... It says it requires you to take Biblical studies and go to their church once a week... Is it the same for PT program there???
 
I was just reading about ocupational therapy program in Loma Linda... It says it requires you to take Biblical studies and go to their church once a week... Is it the same for PT program there???

Chapel is mandatory. Chapel does have a sermon and worship but I seen students studying their notes and etc. You have to attend but they dont force you to listen. we have a world religion and adventist heritage/health course but no bible study.
 
Chapel is mandatory. Chapel does have a sermon and worship but I seen students studying their notes and etc. You have to attend but they dont force you to listen. we have a world religion and adventist heritage/health course but no bible study.

Thank you very much for your reply! Can you tell me how much time a week you spend on all those religious activities, studies, etc?
 
Thank you very much for your reply! Can you tell me how much time a week you spend on all those religious activities, studies, etc?

So chapel is once a week from 11-12 on Wednesday. I don't think there are other mandatory religious studies besides class.
 
A PT I shadowed with went to Loma Linda. She said that in addition to weekly chapel, they would do group prayer before tests. You also have to sign something saying you won't drink alcohol during the time you attend the program, and there is no meat allowed on campus. By the way, she thought LLU was an amazing program that left her extremely prepared as a PT, especially in manual therapy.
 
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