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[gotaspirations]

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When a school denies me for a simple interview, it sucks. What sucks even more is that you know you have something greater to bring to their program. It's ridiculous that 99% of the time it is about statistics or who you know. Yes, I had a tough undergrad ages ago, and I'm sorry I don't have enough money to fly out to your school for an info session..... I had worked rigorously and invested so much time and effort to improving my application.

Looking at the latter part of my application, I have amazing stats.... But that doesn't matter. My top program rejected me because the number associated with my application tells otherwise. I have great extracurriculars, LOR, diverse hours, and maintained a 4.0.... No, my undergrad from 6 years ago is just going to follow me around. Thanks but no thanks for not giving me a chance. I'm sorry my numbers aren't enough for you, but at least I survived my recovery, and some school will someday hopefully see that I am hard working and that I can make a change in someone's road to recovery.

Typing on my iPad, maybe there's typos in this.

 

[CareerSwitcheroo]

Hey, I just wanted to say it's okay to be angry - it means you're passionate about making this all work. Don't let it stop you from trying again, though.

I think we're story twins; I'll be applying to PT school this fall but my undergrad GPA from 6 years ago is going the reason they decide to reject me, if they do. Luckily University of St. Augustine is called the "school of second chances" for a reason and I've chosen them because I have hope that they'll overlook something as stupid as a number that doesn't represent who I am now. Have you looked into them at all?

Honestly, I don't have any good advice because I haven't been in your shoes yet. What I have seen people say is that PT school will always be there, and if you want it badly enough you will make it happen. Wishing you all the best!

 

[ss1817]

When a school denies me for a simple interview, it sucks. What sucks even more is that you know you have something greater to bring to their program. It's ridiculous that 99% of the time it is about statistics or who you know. Yes, I had a tough undergrad ages ago, and I'm sorry I don't have enough money to fly out to your school for an info session..... I had worked rigorously and invested so much time and effort to improving my application.

Looking at the latter part of my application, I have amazing stats.... But that doesn't matter. My top program rejected me because the number associated with my application tells otherwise. I have great extracurriculars, LOR, diverse hours, and maintained a 4.0.... No, my undergrad from 6 years ago is just going to follow me around. Thanks but no thanks for not giving me a chance. I'm sorry my numbers aren't enough for you, but at least I survived my recovery, and some school will someday hopefully see that I am hard working and that I can make a change in someone's road to recovery.

Typing on my iPad, maybe there's typos in this.

Just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know you're not alone. This is my third cycle applying and I have finally been accepted to a program. I started this journey with a very low cGPA from undergrad (graduated in 2011). I was very frustrated with the process because I felt as though if a school would just give me an interview opportunity, they would see how passionate I am and that I am so much more than my terrible cGPA. As much as we all want to get in the first go around, it's not always in the cards. I worked really hard over the years retaking pre reqs in order to boost my cGPA and pre req GPA; one semester I even took 18 credits. Although daunting at the start, the hard work does pay off. My best piece of advice if you have to go through this again, is to really research programs and see if you stand a chance at that school. Look for schools that require a lower cGPA or don't have a minimum GPA. I really did my homework this go around and targeted schools that I thought would be interested in an applicant like myself. I'm happy to say I've been accepted to one program, waitlisted at another, and have an upcoming interview with another. (And still a few I have yet to hear from.) Seems as though you're passionate. Try to be patient with yourself and the process. Good luck to you!

 

[Want2BePT]

When a school denies me for a simple interview, it sucks. What sucks even more is that you know you have something greater to bring to their program. It's ridiculous that 99% of the time it is about statistics or who you know. Yes, I had a tough undergrad ages ago, and I'm sorry I don't have enough money to fly out to your school for an info session..... I had worked rigorously and invested so much time and effort to improving my application.

Looking at the latter part of my application, I have amazing stats.... But that doesn't matter. My top program rejected me because the number associated with my application tells otherwise. I have great extracurriculars, LOR, diverse hours, and maintained a 4.0.... No, my undergrad from 6 years ago is just going to follow me around. Thanks but no thanks for not giving me a chance. I'm sorry my numbers aren't enough for you, but at least I survived my recovery, and some school will someday hopefully see that I am hard working and that I can make a change in someone's road to recovery.

Typing on my iPad, maybe there's typos in this.

I have a very similar story to yours. I graduated 6 years ago with a horrific cGPA (2.9) and have spent the last 3 years increasing that number. I now have a 4.0 in my pre-reqGPA and a slightly higher cGPA. I worked really hard to maintain that while working full time in different PT settings. I applied last year and didn't get a single interview. But this year I had 3 interviews and 3 acceptances (and several rejections). The school's that offered me an interview I believe were able to see past poor performance in undergrad and recognize that I am capable of being a PT. My advice is don't get discouraged because I was there. I realized that I can't imagine pursuing any other career but PT and I knew at least one program would see my strengths. If this is what you want then it is worth fighting for.

 

[gotaspirations]

I have a very similar story to yours. I graduated 6 years ago with a horrific cGPA (2.9) and have spent the last 3 years increasing that number. I now have a 4.0 in my pre-reqGPA and a slightly higher cGPA. I worked really hard to maintain that while working full time in different PT settings. I applied last year and didn't get a single interview. But this year I had 3 interviews and 3 acceptances (and several rejections). The school's that offered me an interview I believe were able to see past poor performance in undergrad and recognize that I am capable of being a PT. My advice is don't get discouraged because I was there. I realized that I can't imagine pursuing any other career but PT and I knew at least one program would see my strengths. If this is what you want then it is worth fighting for.

What was your ptcas overall? Thanks for sharing your story.

 

[Want2BePT]

My overall was 3.2.

 

[unkownperson]

I started with a 2.89 history major and switch majors and with average gpa is 3.32 because of 86 credits in major were 3.56 and post bac was 3.74 got accepted to two schools second time around during one interview at end interviewee said apply early decision

 

[beyoutiful_sunshine]

Hi
Sorry that you're frustrated... I don't know what it's like being in your shoes so I'm not going to say "I know how you feel"
Some schools don't look at your overall gpa, only last 60, pre req and sciences. Have you applied to those?

 

[Tito204]

When a school denies me for a simple interview, it sucks. What sucks even more is that you know you have something greater to bring to their program. It's ridiculous that 99% of the time it is about statistics or who you know. Yes, I had a tough undergrad ages ago, and I'm sorry I don't have enough money to fly out to your school for an info session..... I had worked rigorously and invested so much time and effort to improving my application.

Looking at the latter part of my application, I have amazing stats.... But that doesn't matter. My top program rejected me because the number associated with my application tells otherwise. I have great extracurriculars, LOR, diverse hours, and maintained a 4.0.... No, my undergrad from 6 years ago is just going to follow me around. Thanks but no thanks for not giving me a chance. I'm sorry my numbers aren't enough for you, but at least I survived my recovery, and some school will someday hopefully see that I am hard working and that I can make a change in someone's road to recovery.

Typing on my iPad, maybe there's typos in this.

I feel your pain about not even getting an interview and getting rejected out right. I have great stats, applied to the DPT program in my home town, where my father is a tenured professor -- the program didn't even offer me an interview. The irony is that I was invited for an interview at a top 50 DPT school -- go figure Needless to say my dad was pissed I have been admitted and will attend some place other than the program in my town but I sure could have saved a lot of money staying local.

So moral of the story is that getting into DPT school is a game - some programs want to boost their published stats and massage their numbers by calculating stats 100 different ways which usually eliminates a lot of qualified applicants. That's why it's a good idea to really look at their other criteria such as service and leadership positions. Honestly did not even consider I would not get an interview at my local program. I mean I have gotten 3 interviews already and my local program is not even in the top 100 of U.S programs

Programs use the tired and trite line "We had a very competitive cohort" way too often and it really is not believable anymore. Do they think we are ignorant - I mean we have access to some of their accepted applicants stats right here on SDN.

I mean we only need to view stats of their accepted applicants to know if we measured up or not. When we can see that our stats were as good or better than someone who was admitted it kind of makes you wonder about this whole DPT admissions game.

 

[gotaspirations]

Hey, I just wanted to say it's okay to be angry - it means you're passionate about making this all work. Don't let it stop you from trying again, though.

I think we're story twins; I'll be applying to PT school this fall but my undergrad GPA from 6 years ago is going the reason they decide to reject me, if they do. Luckily University of St. Augustine is called the "school of second chances" for a reason and I've chosen them because I have hope that they'll overlook something as stupid as a number that doesn't represent who I am now. Have you looked into them at all?

Honestly, I don't have any good advice because I haven't been in your shoes yet. What I have seen people say is that PT school will always be there, and if you want it badly enough you will make it happen. Wishing you all the best!

Thank you for sharing your story. Yes, I did look at this. Unfortunately, this round, I didn't apply to schools that look at GRE. Recently, I got an email of acceptance to a school on the other side of the country with tuition cost that will be around 200k for all three years.. This school (which is on the same side of the coast) didn't even give me a chance....

Expensive private schools it is, I guess... If they're willing to give me a shot, I'm going to give them all I got.

 

[gotaspirations]

I have a very similar story to yours. I graduated 6 years ago with a horrific cGPA (2.9) and have spent the last 3 years increasing that number. I now have a 4.0 in my pre-reqGPA and a slightly higher cGPA. I worked really hard to maintain that while working full time in different PT settings. I applied last year and didn't get a single interview. But this year I had 3 interviews and 3 acceptances (and several rejections). The school's that offered me an interview I believe were able to see past poor performance in undergrad and recognize that I am capable of being a PT. My advice is don't get discouraged because I was there. I realized that I can't imagine pursuing any other career but PT and I knew at least one program would see my strengths. If this is what you want then it is worth fighting for.

Thank you! You have the same story as me. My cCPA according to PTCAs was slightly below 3.0. This is my first year applying and one school is giving me a chance. You're really a success story. Will you be starting in the fall?

 

[Want2BePT]

Thank you! You have the same story as me. My cCPA according to PTCAs was slightly below 3.0. This is my first year applying and one school is giving me a chance. You're really a success story. Will you be starting in the fall?

Glad to hear you have an acceptance! I start in June!

 

[Beezlebub]

what about those individuals who are fresh college grads that worked their butts off w/ good stats? You're portraying this topic as if you are being victimized, which is absolutely wrong. As adults we have to be responsible for our mistakes and move on.

keep trying but never make excuses. be responsible. All the best.

 

[DPTCA2017]

I have a very similar story to yours. I graduated 6 years ago with a horrific cGPA (2.9) and have spent the last 3 years increasing that number. I now have a 4.0 in my pre-reqGPA and a slightly higher cGPA. I worked really hard to maintain that while working full time in different PT settings. I applied last year and didn't get a single interview. But this year I had 3 interviews and 3 acceptances (and several rejections). The school's that offered me an interview I believe were able to see past poor performance in undergrad and recognize that I am capable of being a PT. My advice is don't get discouraged because I was there. I realized that I can't imagine pursuing any other career but PT and I knew at least one program would see my strengths. If this is what you want then it is worth fighting for.

May I ask which schools you applied to and which were the ones you got an acceptance at? Thanks in advance


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[Want2BePT]

May I ask which schools you applied to and which were the ones you got an acceptance at? Thanks in advance


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I was accepted to UCSF, Sacramento State, Rockhurst. Waitlisted to Chapman and Samuel Merritt. Denied at CSU Northridge, USC and Mount Saint Mary's.

 

[dc-dpt]

I was accepted to UCSF, Sacramento State, Rockhurst. Waitlisted to Chapman and Samuel Merritt. Denied at CSU Northridge, USC and Mount Saint Mary's.

I just gave up my seat at Chapman. I have decided to go to Sacramento. I'm also waitlisted at Samuel Merritt. Where did you decide to go?

 

[Want2BePT]

I just gave up my seat at Chapman. I have decided to go to Sacramento. I'm also waitlisted at Samuel Merritt. Where did you decide to go?

I am going to UCSF. I had a super hard time deciding between UCSF and sac state. Both great programs and sacramento is much cheaper to live in than SF. But I felt like my heart was with UCSF and I'm really interested in research.