odds of getting into PT school

[lp9]

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Hello everyone, I am in the process of applying to PT schools and was wondering what my chances are. Any advice or help is much appreciated. Here are my stats:

Major: Kinesiology - Human Movement (Pre-PT)
GPA: 3.64
math/science: 3.2ish (low, I know)
GRE: 490 (152) Verbal, 690 (154) Qualitative and 4 writing
Experience: 190 hours in three different PT settings (out-patient ortho and pediatric, in-patient neuro)
-played div.1 softball and am currently on staff as an equipment manager
-received various awards and scholarships related to softball and academics
-member of NSCS, Alpha Lamba Delta Honorary organization, involved in Habitat for humanity, service hours for the Special Olympics and summer camp for children with Kidney Disease
-am a TX resident

I have already applied for early decision to TWU, am going to apply early decision to UNT and UTSA, also applying to Texas State, UT-southwestern, St. Augustine, UTMB, and South Alabama

i am also really wondering how much my science/math GPA will factor in. I have made mostly A's and some B's in the major coursework (anatomy, physiology, exercise phys, biomechanics, psych, biology) but made C's in physics. Also curious how much statement of purpose letters and letters of rec play into acceptance. Thanks so much!

 

[djb051]

Honestly, I think you have a decent shot. Your overrall GPA and GRE score is good, you have a lot of extracurriculars and hours in at least 3 settings. What is your prerequisite GPA? Some schools consider prerequisite GPA to be more important than other gpa's. A good essay and LORs help too, but different schools weigh each part of the application differently. So one school may but a lot of emphasis on good LORs and essay, but other schools may put less emphasis on those and more on GPA and GRE. It is best to contact the schools you are applying to directly to ask them how much they weigh each thing.

 

[baday1]

I agree with what DJB is saying in regards to their input on your application. Schools typically love volunteering experience outside of the PT clinic (like your Special Olympics volunteering) mainly because a large aspect of PT is giving back to the community and volunteering time to help others. I was close to your stats when I was applying (and managed a C in physics also) and it worked out, so I think you have a good shot! Good luck!