u/Euphoric-Algae-8327

I’m here to offer words of encouragement. I realize that while many posts in here are helpful, there are also many negative ones too. I finished undergrad in May 2024 with the intention of taking a year off before applying to PT school. That application cycle, I applied to 4 schools and did not get admitted into any of them. It was very discouraging but I knew PT is something that I was still passionate about. Many people were encouraging me to look into other professions to avoid waiting another application cycle. I applied again this past cycle to 7 schools. I received 3 rejections, 3 waitlist slots, and 1 acceptance. Of the schools that waitlisted me, 2 reached back out and offered me a spot in the upcoming cohort. One of them happens to be my top option. I had a decent overall undergraduate GPA but I struggled in some of my prerequisites while balancing school with military obligations. I was very honest in my application and I only retook one course. I’ve spent the last 2 years working in many PT settings to get as much hands-on experience as possible. My mentors have been very supportive of me and are very excited as well. That being said, if this is something you really want, don’t give up.