Has anyone heard back from Mercer's DPT program?
Has anyone heard back from Mercer's DPT program?
They do not have rolling admissions. The application deadline is in a month. So, it's going to be a while.
Would you mind explaining what the interview was like? That would be greatly appreciated!Hey all,
I applied and interviewed with Mercer last year - but decided to go to Emory's DPT program - so let me know if I can shed a bit of light on any part of the application process!
Do you remember anything about the types of questions they asked in the personal and group interviews? Was it more laid back so to say or really structured for the most part?Sure thing! It's been a little while since the interview, but from what I remember you start off by mingling with the current students, faculty, and fellow interviewees - as interesting as it is to get to know about the other interviewees, try to interact with the current students and faculty. There's an introduction of the faculty and program overview before they split you into 3 different groups: Q&A with the current students, personal interviews and group interviews. There's an optional tour of the campus/facilities afterwards, but I opted out of it. Hope that gives you bit of an insight into how interview days are structured (most schools are more or less set up like this) and good luck!
Some schools review applications as they come in even though they state they do not have rolling admissions, just depends on the program I suppose, but it's always best to apply as early as possible.So you received an invitation for an interview before the 11/1/16 deadline? I didn't realize programs did that.
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I think they are both hard deadlines, I would check with the admission coordinator.Hi guys, I was just about to apply when I saw that even though PTCAS lists the deadline at Nov 1st, Mercer U lists their supplemental application deadline at 10/17, which has already passed. Is this a mistake? Or are they both in November, and the website just has not been updated?? Thanks
They recently pushed back their overall deadline to Nov 1.Hi guys, I was just about to apply when I saw that even though PTCAS lists the deadline at Nov 1st, Mercer U lists their supplemental application deadline at 10/17, which has already passed. Is this a mistake? Or are they both in November, and the website just has not been updated?? Thanks
Hey all,
I applied and interviewed with Mercer last year - but decided to go to Emory's DPT program - so let me know if I can shed a bit of light on any part of the application process!
I received an email this morning (11/08), so I would still have hope!Is it safe to assume that those of us who haven't received this second round invitation won't receive one at all? Seems to be the most likely case, but pessimism and such.
I was accepted today around 3:00 pm. Questions I remember are what will my classmates say about me, how'd I get into PT, what population would I see myself working with. My interviewers were very easy going and it felt more like a conversation than a standard interview. Everyone was very friendly. I really enjoyed the group interview as well!For anyone that went to interviews this weekend, how'd they go? What questions were asked?
i also interviewed this weekend and it was very chill. I got a very good feel for what the vibe is like between students as well as faculty. for me the faculty quality and involvement with students is a major factor, as well as the classroom camaraderie within the cohort. i think that combined with the quality of education and clinical opportunities mercer seems like a great place! i would definitely interview there if you are on the fence.For anyone that went to interviews this weekend, how'd they go? What questions were asked?
Thanks! I have an interview with Georgia State Dec. 2nd! I thought for sure I was set on GSU if I get in, but after the interview with Mercer I can definitely see myself there also. If I'm accepted to GSU I will have a tough decision on my hands!@kdhdpt congrats! Is Mercer your top choice for PT school?
Did you go ahead and complete the survey to secure your spot even though your waiting to hear from another school? Congrats btwi also interviewed this weekend and it was very chill. I got a very good feel for what the vibe is like between students as well as faculty. for me the faculty quality and involvement with students is a major factor, as well as the classroom camaraderie within the cohort. i think that combined with the quality of education and clinical opportunities mercer seems like a great place! i would definitely interview there if you are on the fence.
i got a call on monday as well that i was accepted too! i am waiting to hear from another top choice before making a decision, but the interview day put mercer definitely into my top 2. so relieved to get my first acceptance before the holidays too!!
For anyone that went to interviews this weekend, how'd they go? What questions were asked?
Thanks! I have an interview with Georgia State Dec. 2nd! I thought for sure I was set on GSU if I get in, but after the interview with Mercer I can definitely see myself there also. If I'm accepted to GSU I will have a tough decision on my hands!
@kdhdpt I didn't fill out the form yet bec I should hear back in the next couple weeks about Belmont, my other top choice. They filled up most of their class with early decision people and only have 6-8 spots left I think, so I'm not toooooo hopeful I will get in, but if I do i will feel pretty torn- they were both really really awesome on interview day! Since i'm not a georgia resident GSU actually would end up being far more expensive than Mercer, so I ended up cancelling my interview there once accepted at Mercer.
I actually went ahead and filled out my form because it said "secure" your spot so I was worried id lose it if I didn't go ahead and respond. Hope that doesn't cause any trouble if I decide to go with a different school! I hope you find out soon though@kdhdpt I didn't fill out the form yet bec I should hear back in the next couple weeks about Belmont, my other top choice. They filled up most of their class with early decision people and only have 6-8 spots left I think, so I'm not toooooo hopeful I will get in, but if I do i will feel pretty torn- they were both really really awesome on interview day! Since i'm not a georgia resident GSU actually would end up being far more expensive than Mercer, so I ended up cancelling my interview there once accepted at Mercer.
when you say 6-8 spots left, do you mean for Belmont University or Mercer University?
@kdhdpt GSU was actually my top choice when I was applying/interviewing, but I ended up going to Emory. Granted, I wasn't accepted to GSU, and was set on Mercer before going to the Emory interview. I might've answered it on another thread, but let me know if you have any questions about the GSU interview!
@Grizzlyman congrats to you as well!
@kdhdpt I wish I had told you earlier, but it would've been okay to ask them for an extension to give time for the other school to get back on you, if that was something you were concerned about, although I did have to commit to Mercer before ultimately committing to Emory.
@hjpark16 There will always be the "why PT" question (which in my interview question was asked in a way that I didn't comprehend - and part of the reason why I think I wasn't accepted due to the answer I gave). Your response to "why PT," I think, is a good tell for the AdCom to gauge how enthusiastic you are about the profession and how likely they'll consider you. I don't quite remember the other questions, but I recall that there weren't any situational questions (e.g., what would you do if one of your group member wasn't contributing). The interview lasts ~15 minutes and there were about 7 questions. I personally felt a bit rushed during the interview, so I'd practice being concise (but thorough) with your answers. I would research a bit about GSU's program and see if/what they offer someone other schools don't. Other than that, I would suggest getting to know as much about the program from the students and faculty as it is as much as them getting to know you as it is you getting to know them. That's all I got, but let me know if you have any other questions!
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Nope. I can't remember how long they said until we'd find out.Has anyone that interviewed 1/14 heard back yet?
Nope. I can't remember how long they said until we'd find out.
Hi! I was accepted to Mercer back in November and was also considering the dual degree program for public health. How do you plan on using the mph along with your DPT?Hey to all who've been accepted to the fall '17 p DPT class. I accepted my admission last year's cycle but I elected to do a dual degree so during this year ('16-17) I've been taking the MPH portion and I won't be starting the DPT portion until this fall with this incoming class. I look forward to meeting you all! I remember scanning this site everyday and how stressful everything was so I def feel for you, but its all worth itI had my interview in January and received a phone call on Feb 2 I believe. So you January interviewees don't lose hope and good luck to ya!