Hi and thank you in advance for reading/answering my question! I applied to several DPT programs this cycle 2018-2019. My stats are pretty average (3.64 cGPA, 311 GRE +5.0 AW, 650+ observation hours in multiple settings) and tried to cast a wide net for programs I thought would fit these stats. Half of the programs I applied to were in-state (California) and half were out of state. I ended up getting an acceptance to NYMC and put down a deposit in October. I really like the program and it seems like a good fit for me, but the thought of moving across the country is daunting. Plus, the program is not cheap (about 100K for tuition alone).
In January, I found out I was wait-listed for my top choice, CSUN. I started at #134, but as of last week I am #77. . Not sure if this movement is due to people dropping out of the wait-list or being accepted. CSUN is less expensive by about 20K than NYMC and I would be able to live at home.
I know the general advice for DPT is to chose the cheapest program. The problem I have is that NYMC starts in June and CSUN starts in August. I spoke with a student in the program who got an acceptance at a similar starting wait-list position, and she said the best chance I have at being pulled from the wait-list is after the deadline to submit the supplemental application on May 30th.
Should I take the chance that I'll be accepted off the wait-list at CSUN or should I continue making arrangements to start at NYMC in the summer?
