Dee88 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I really wouldn't underestimate the amount of work and intellectual demand PT requires! Cut-offs for UofT were 80% last year but that didn't necessarily mean you got in. I'm in my first year so far and its not as easy as it sounds! And if anything, I think it really prepares you for life as a medical student/physician i.e. class hours, critical thinking, clinical experience, communication skills, etc. PT is also a backup plan for many premeds so competition is high (but not as high as medical school). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmer08 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Someone told me that last year's GPA requirement for PT was higher than that of med school. This might be wrong, but I believe PT is as competitive as meds. I guess. There are only 180 or so seats for PT in ontario but there are 800 or so seats for meds. So if we divide the number of applicant over seats, one might conclude PT is as competitive as meds, sadly. But meds requires a higher gpa tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmer08 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Someone told me that last year's GPA requirement for PT was higher than that of med school. This might be wrong, but I believe PT is as competitive as meds. I guess. There are only 180 or so seats for PT in ontario but there are 800 or so seats for meds. So if we divide the number of applicant over seats, one might conclude PT is as competitive as meds, sadly. But meds requires a higher gpa tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonRunner Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I really dislike all the people who go into PT or OT and then switch out after one year when they get into med. Those people took away a spot from people who really want PT or OT as a career and do not to intend to do medicine. I know it's a case of "everyone out for themselves" and for some students PT and OT are good "backs ups," but it still bugs me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Does anyone know when we might expect to hear back from Queen's PT and Western PT since they have no interview? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar_ankur Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 We'll hear back from Western and Queens on May 20 because it is the first day any physiotherapy school will offer admission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheepE Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 For those who got a CAP test invite, what GPA did you guys have? Was there a lower GPA that you guys know of who got the CAP test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovesummer Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 oh... have the cap invites been sent out already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar_ankur Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Not yet, I guess it will be sent early april Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheepE Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 If you guys don't mind telling me, what were your GPAs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aug89 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Mine is 3.75 from my last 10 credits. Worried it won't be good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar_ankur Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Mine is 3.86 for last 10 courses and 3.80 cumulative. I hope it is enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheepE Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Wow. It seems like this years GPA requirement might be even higher. Please post once you guys hear anything about acceptances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasta Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Wow, 3.75 and 3.86. That's awesomely high. Is PT a backup for Med for you guys or is it your 1st choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aug89 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 PT is my first choice. It's all I applied to. I've never been interested in Med. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar_ankur Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 PT is not my first choice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasta Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 PT is my first choice. It's all I applied to. I've never been interested in Med. Cool, 3.75 should be very competitive. How were your references? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aug89 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Really? That's good to hear. I've been worried about it all year b/c I've heard they really look at all your marks even though they say last 10 credits (my prof told me this...he's written tons of references for ORPAS). My references are pretty strong as far as I know. I'm not concerned about references...I'm concerned my GPA won't be high enough for them to even consider looking at my references. Guess I'll see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 cGPA 3.96, I'm hope to be going to Queens PT come fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheepE Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Wow... Are you guys serious? I think a 3.7+ should be pretty good (of course with good references etc). But you guys with 3.8+ wow... By the way, you only need 2 references for applications correct? What kind of extra curricular do you guys have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Yes, only 2 references. As for ECs: hospital volunteering, sports, research Wow... Are you guys serious? I think a 3.7+ should be pretty good (of course with good references etc). But you guys with 3.8+ wow... By the way, you only need 2 references for applications correct? What kind of extra curricular do you guys have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrah1 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Have any of you heard what the McMaster PT interviews are like? I'm getting really anxious to hear from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aug89 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Two references and one can be a professional reference. Queen's is the only Ontario school that really considers ECs and experience (you have to write a personal submission for Queen's). Mine include volunteering in a physio clinic, TA for 2 semesters in anatomy lab for first year students, and worked in a prof's lab in my faculty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheepE Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 How did you guys write your autobiography for Queens? Any guidance or tips? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovesummer Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 has anyone heard from mac yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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