SockIt2Me Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I know you're out there with me Just wanted to get a thread started for UBCers. Does anyone know what the GPA was last year for an interview? Any info regarding the application/interview process would be extremely helpful. Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheepE Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Anyone? =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCOTwannabe Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 wanted to bump this, also curious to find out more about UBC PT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyj2 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Definitely hoping to get in, unfortunately not the highest GPA and not the strongest EC's to back it up. Do you think that only EC's that involve direct work with physios or rehab specialists really get noticed, or does other volunteer and work experience in a related field that may not involve direct rehab work too? I have hardly any shadowing experience, but tons of experience coaching youth sports teams, tutoring, and working with autistic kids. I'm not sure how much this will help me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SockIt2Me Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Definitely hoping to get in, unfortunately not the highest GPA and not the strongest EC's to back it up. Do you think that only EC's that involve direct work with physios or rehab specialists really get noticed, or does other volunteer and work experience in a related field that may not involve direct rehab work too? I have hardly any shadowing experience, but tons of experience coaching youth sports teams, tutoring, and working with autistic kids. I'm not sure how much this will help me though. Hi, From what I was told, you only report whether you have completed 70 hours of either paid or volunteer work with someone/people with a mental, physical or emotional disabilities (don't quote me exactly on that). I am pretty sure it's on the admission site. I was also told by one of the admins that it doesn't really matter if you have done 70 or 200 hours... it all weighs the same. I am curious to see what the GPAs were/are for those who got in last year... I heard it was pretty high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Physioprospect Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I had a 3.9, GPA for UBC, 2000 work exp hrs in a physio clinic, 200 hrs volunteering. Got into everywhere else I applied but there. They are natorious for taking there own students. I have had friends that went there and said the program seemed very unorganized and unproffesional, only had one anatomy class and focus way to much on cardioresp which is useless unless you want to work in a hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyj2 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 haha well thank god I go there then. Where did you end up going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCOTwannabe Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I had a 3.9, GPA for UBC, 2000 work exp hrs in a physio clinic, 200 hrs volunteering. Got into everywhere else I applied but there. They are natorious for taking there own students. I have had friends that went there and said the program seemed very unorganized and unproffesional, only had one anatomy class and focus way to much on cardioresp which is useless unless you want to work in a hospital. Hey Physioprospect, I was wondering if you are a BC resident? On the website it says UBC only takes BC residents into the program. Your application seems too good to have been rejected, and that's the only thing I can think of that may have kept you from getting in. If you are a BC resident, did you make it to the interview stages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otapply Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 The website is pretty odd to me - they make it sound like they only accept BC residents but at the same time they invite international applicants to apply. Not sure if it's a ploy for application fees or what... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Physioprospect Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I am a BC resident, I ended up going to Queens. Yes I went to the interviews, felt they went great? So was shocked when I didnt get in. That is usually the thing that puts me ahead of others is my interpersonal and interview skills, so not sure what went wrong. I had a friend with a GPA much lower and said they did terrible on the interview.. i.e. actually not answering some of the questions etc and they got in... so very odd things go on there. They accepted someone a few years ago that had like a 3.3 GPA but there coach got them in. UBC is a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SockIt2Me Posted November 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 So, who started applying at UBC? I started my application today. I am wondering what happens if I can't provide 2 academic references, does anyone know? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBC_pt_or_bust Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 interview 81.74 acceptance??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTSkye Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 That was last years interview GPA cut-off. Likely higher this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SockIt2Me Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Anyone ready to practise? I am in now PM me or answer to this thread and we can get something going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTSkye Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 By in do you mean received an interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raethree Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I still haven't received any emails from the department of pt. Does that mean I definitely will not get an interview??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTSkye Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I don't think they've been sent yet.. Hopefully not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raethree Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 One of my friends received his email today around 1:30 pm. I am really worried! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTSkye Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Ugh. That's incredibly depressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTSkye Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 They send the invites and then the rejection letters later if I recall from being rejected last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTSkye Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Having existential meltdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SockIt2Me Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 By in do you mean received an interview? I got the email today... Don't worry, there's still time. For what it's worth, if they are doing things alphabetical, my last name would land me on the top of the list. Crossing my fingers for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTSkye Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Holding out some hope What's your gpa, if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SockIt2Me Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 sending you a pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bballmaniac Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Long time lurker here, just got an interview invite this morning. Does anyone know how UBC does there GPA calculations by any chance? I'm a little bit confused, do they count courses in reverse chronological order or do they count them in the order presented on the transcript? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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