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    Please take the time to read the entire Physical Therapy informational brochure carefully before filing out the online

    Physical Therapy application. The Physical Therapy informational brochure contains updated information concerning

    degree and program requirements. Read the instructions on the online Physical Therapy Application Form carefully and

    fill in all of the necessary information.In addition to the Physical Therapy application, you must also complete an online Application for University of Cincinnati Graduate School and pay a $40 application fee http://www.grad.uc.edu.

    Please note you can only apply to the PT program by downloading the application, completing it, and emailing itback as an attachment to the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at [email protected]

    Transcripts, Recommendation Forms and Observation Documentation forms should be sent by mail to:

    PT Admissions CommitteeDepartment of Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of CincinnatiPO Box 670394Cincinnati, OH 45267-0394

    Recommendation Forms and Observation Documentation forms are available at http://cahs.uc.edu/majorsprogram/graduate/physicaltherapy/applynow.html and can also be emailed directly to thedepartment by the person completing the form (not the applicant!). Forms will be emailed to [email protected]

    All applicants must submit their completed electronic application by December 18, 2009. All supporting documentationmailed to the department office must be postmarked no later than December 18, 2009.

    Applications will not be reviewed until all documents have been submitted to the admissions committee. Anofficial GRE report must also be included. Please note the University of Cincinnati GRE school code is 1833.

    Students who are accepted into the program are required to send a non-refundable fee ($500.00) to the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences to secure their enrollment. Please note that a completed application and completion of admissionrequirements does not guarantee acceptance into the Physical Therapy Program.

    Students will receive a letter from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Admissions Committee informing them of admission status. The decision could be one of the following options: acceptance

    conditional acceptancedenialpending approval (deadline 9/1/2010)

    Please note that once your application has been submitted, no additions or changes can be made, except to submitupdated official transcripts and updated GRE scores. If you have any questions, please review the PT program brochureor call Beth Bextermueller, Program Coordinator in the PT Office at 558-0535.

    The PT application consists of seven parts:

    Part I Part II Part III Part IV Part V Part VI Part VII

    Personal Data/Information SheetAcademic PreparationStandardized Exam ResultsRecommendationsObservation HoursEssaysGraduate Assistantship Interest

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    PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM

    STANDARD ADMISSION PATHWAY

    APPLICATION FOR FALL 2010 ADMISSIONPlease be sure to type your name on each page of the application.

    INFORMATION SHEE

    Ms.

    TitleSouleLast Name

    AbbeyFirst Name

    ChristineMiddle Name

    Maiden / Former Last Name

    [email protected] Address

    A. PERMANENT ADDRESS

    15765 Crescent DriveStreet Address

    Aurora, Indiana, 47001City, State, Zip

    812-926-1892Home Phone

    307-02-2914Social Security Number

    513-304-4250Cell Phone

    B. CURRENT ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT THAN PERMANENT ADDRESS)

    Street Address

    City, State, Zip

    Home Phone Cell Phone

    I have read and understood the contents of the 2010 DPT informational brochure and theX instruction pages preceding this application.

    By typing my name below, I certify that the information contained in this application is true, complete, and correct.I understand that misrepresentation of this information will disqualify me from admission to the Physical TherapyProgram. I also understand that the admissions process involves review of my application and college records byseveral committee members and give my permission for the information in this application and all supporting

    documentation to be copied and distributed as needed. I acknowledge that the decision of the Physical TherapyAdmissions Committee is final.

    Abbey Christine Soule

    Electronic Signature

    09/15/09

    Date mm/dd/

    The Physical Therapy Program encourages all qualified applicants to apply and admission will be determinedwithout respect to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a disabled veteran orveteran of the Vietnam era.

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    ACADEMIC PREPARATION

    A. COLLEGE / UNIVERSITIES ATTENDEDPlease list below all colleges, universities or other institutions at which you have been awarded any college credit(s) andyour dates of attendance.

    An official copy of your transcript from each college must be sent to the PT Admissions Committee even if you have

    previously submitted these transcripts to the University of Cincinnati and/or are presently attending the University of Cincinnati. Please note: Updated transcripts or grade reports of courses in progress may be requested later.

    University

    Example:Univ. of CincinnatiIndiana Health Physical ExerciseUniversity Education and Science 2006-2010 2010 3.499Bloomington Recreation

    College/Department

    College of AlliedHealth Sciences

    Major

    HealthSciences

    YearAttended

    YearGraduated GPA

    3.46

    Total # of CreditHours

    2001-2005 2005 100 QuarterSemester

    QuarterX Semester

    QuarterSemester

    QuarterSemester

    QuarterSemester

    QuarterSemester

    QuarterSemester

    B. PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK Indicate below the name of the course you have taken or will take to meet the admissions requirements listed below. Besure the name written is the same as indicated on the college transcript. Also indicate the college at which the coursewas completed or will be completed, the grade received and the credit hours. Please note if the credit hours are quarter hours or semester hours. If you have not yet completed the required prerequisite coursework, you must indicate belowwhen you will complete it (e.g. Spring Quarter, 2008). All science prerequisites listed below are required and must becompleted by September 1, 2010, and all non-science prerequisites must be completed by January 1, 2011. Allrequired science courses (Chemistry, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Biology and Physics) should be at the levelof courses required for health science majors. For courses taken external to the University of Cincinnati, you may berequired to submit a course syllabus and/or course description. All core courses must have been taken during the past tenyears. Certain exceptions may apply. Please do not include anticipated grades for courses in progress and do not leaveany blank spaces under the heading Date of Completion. Also, calculate your pre-requisite GPA and the number of credithours for calculated pre-requisite GPA.

    Steps to calculate pre-requisite GPA based on transcript information:1. Determine the letter course grade and the weight of each grade (see chart below).2. Determine the course credit hours; if it is semester hours, multiply the number of credit semester hours by 1.5 (ex. 4

    semester credit x 1.5 = 6 quarter credits)3. Multiply the course credit hours by the grade weight to determine quality points earned (ex. 6.0 credits x 3.67 = 22.02

    points)4. Add together the quality points of all classes from step # 3 and divide by the sum of all credit hours (quarter hours and

    adjusted semester hours) (ex. 425 points / 128 credits = 3.32 GPA)

    GradeA+, AA-B+

    Weight4.03.673.33

    GradeBB-C+

    Weight3.02.672.33

    GradeCC-D+

    Weight2.01.671.33

    GradeDD-F

    Weight1.00.670

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    Name: Abbey Christine Soule

    ACADEMIC PREPARATION

    SCIENCE PRE-REQUISITE COURSEWORK

    Name & Code of course (as itappears ontranscripts)

    Name of College

    Date orScheduled

    Date of Completion

    GradeReceived

    Indicate Quarteror Semester

    Credit Hours

    AdjustedSemester

    hours

    Weight xnumber of

    Credits

    Example:English I

    ENG 101English I

    ExampleUniversity

    IndianaUniversity

    IndianaUniversity

    IndianaUniversity

    IndianaUniversity

    IndianaUniversity

    05-2006

    12-2007

    12-2008

    05-2009

    12-2009

    05-2007

    A-

    B-

    A-

    B

    N/A

    A-

    4 semesterCredits

    5 SemesterCredits

    5 SemesterCredits

    3 SemesterCredits

    3 SemesterCredits

    3 SemesterCredits

    6.0

    7.5

    7.5

    4.5

    4.5

    4.5

    22.02

    20.025

    27.525

    13.5

    16.515

    Chemistry I CHEM-C 117With Lab Principles of

    Chemistry andBiochemistry I

    Chemistry I Lab

    Chemistry II CHEM-C 118

    With Lab Principles of Chemistry andBiochemistry II

    Chemistry II Lab

    Chemistry III

    Chemistry III Lab

    Biology I BIO-L112BiologicalMechanisms

    Biology I Lab BIO-L 113Biology Lab

    Biology II EDUC-P 314Life Span

    Development

    Biology II Lab

    Biology III

    Biology III Lab

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    Name & Code of course (as itappears ontranscripts)

    Date orScheduled

    Date of Completion

    05-2009

    12-2009

    05-2008

    12-2008

    ACADEMIC PREPARATION

    Name of College

    IndianaUniversity

    IndianaUniversity

    IndianaUniversity

    IndianaUniversity

    GradeReceived

    C+

    N/A

    A

    B+

    Indicate Quarteror SemesterCredit Hours

    5 Semester Credits

    5 Semester Credits

    5 Semester Cresits

    5 Semester Credits

    AdjustedSemesterHours

    7.5

    7.5

    7.5

    7.5

    Weight xnumber of Credits

    17.475

    30

    24.975

    Physics I PHYS-P 201With Lab General

    Physics I

    Physics I Lab

    Physics II PHYS-P 202With Lab General

    Physics II

    Physics II Lab

    Physics III

    Physics III Lab

    Human Anat. & ANAT-A 215Physiology I Basic Human

    Anatomy

    Human Anat. & PHSL-P 215Physiology II Basic Human

    Physiology

    Human Anat. &Physiology III

    Human Anat. &Physiology

    Totals(completed courses only) 46.5 150.015

    Science Pre-Requisite GPA 3.23(Total Quality Points / Total Credits)

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    ACADEMIC PREPARATION

    NON-SCIENCE PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK

    Name & Code of course (as itappears ontranscripts)

    Name of College

    Ivy TechCommunity College

    IndianaUniversity

    IndianaUniversity

    IndianaUniversity

    IndianaUniversity

    IndianaUniversity

    IndianaUniversity

    Date orScheduled

    Date of Completion

    12-2006

    05-2009

    05-2007

    12-2008

    06-2008

    12-2009

    05-2008

    GradeReceived

    Transfer Credit

    A

    A

    A-

    A-

    N/A

    A

    Indicate Quarteror SemesterCredit Hours

    3 Semester Credits

    3 Semester Credits

    3 Semester Credits

    3 Semester Credits

    3 Semester Credits

    3 Semester Credits

    2 Semester Credits

    AdjustedSemester

    Hours

    4.5

    4.5

    4.5

    4.5

    4.5

    4.5

    3

    Weight xnumber of Credits

    NN/A

    18

    18

    16.515

    16.515

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    English ENG-W 131Composition I Elementary

    Composition I

    English ENG-W 231Composition II Professional Writing

    Skills

    EnglishComposition III

    Introductory PSY-P 101Psychology Introductory

    Psychology I

    Abnormal PSY-P 324Psychology Abnormal

    Psychology

    Statistics SPEA-K 300StatisticalTechniques

    Exercise HPER-P 409Physiology Basic Physiology

    of Exercise

    Medical CLAS-C 209Terminology Medical Terms

    From Greek and

    Latin

    Totals 21 81.03

    Non-Science Pre-Requisite GPA 3.86(Total Quality Points / Total Credits)

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    STANDARDIZED EXAM RESULT

    Indicate where and when you took the general Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (or where and when you will be taking it).The general GRE is a computer based test that is offered year round at Prometric Testing Center (513) 671-7030. Oncampus testing is also available at the University of Cincinnati. For information about the general GRE visit the GREwebsite at www.GRE.org or contact the Educational Testing Service at 609-771-7670. To register for the general GRE bycredit card you can call 1-800-GRE-CALL. For information about on campus testing, call 556-7173. Please pay attentionto policies regarding cancellation or re-scheduling of exam dates. When scheduling your exam date, please remember that exam must have been taken within the last five years.

    List your General GRE scores here. Your scores must also be sent directly to the University of Cincinnati. If youhave taken the test more than once, please submit all earlier test scores as well. Again, please note school codefor the University of Cincinnati is 1833.

    Date and Location of GRE testing

    07/31/2009ETS - INDIANA UNIVERSITY601 EAST KIRKWOOD AVE. 430 510 3.0 940BLOOMINGTON INDIANA 4740509/16/2009

    ETS - INDIANA UNIVERSITY601 EAST KIRKWOOD AVE. 380 530 4.0 910BLOOMINGTON INDIANA 47405

    TOTAL SCORE(Verbal +

    Quantitative only)Verbal Score Quantitative Score Analytical Score

    If English is not your native language, indicate where and when you took the Test of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL) (or where and when you will be taking it). For information about TOEFL, contact the Educational Testing Serviceat 1-800-468-6335 or visit the TOEFL web site at http://www.toefl.org. For information about on campus testing at theUniversity of Cincinnati, call 556-7173. In order to be considered for admission, the applicant must achieve a minimumscore of 450 Paper Based, 200 Computer Based, or 80 Internet Based.

    Either attach a copy of your TOEFL scores or list them here (Your scores must also be sent directly to the Universityof Cincinnati. The University of Cincinnati school code is 1833):

    Date and Location TakenPaper Based Score

    (PBT)Computer Based Score

    (CBT)Internet Based Score

    (iBT)

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    RECOMMENDATION

    Please provide the names and addresses of the three individuals who will be submitting recommendation forms for you. Note that only the names of three individuals will be considered by the admissions committee. These individuals shouldnot be family members or relations. Your references should be chosen because they know and can comment on your academic ability, personal characteristics, aptitude for physical therapy, leadership skills, communications skills andinterpersonal skills. At least one of your references must be from a Physical Therapist supervisor who worked inthe Physical Therapy department of the facility where you completed observation hours.

    The Recommendation Form is available on the department website:http://cahs.uc.edu/majorsprogram/graduate/physicaltherapy/applynow.html

    1. Name Mr. Andrew Fry

    Company Indiana University Student Recreational Sports

    Address 1601 Law Lane

    City St Zip Bloomington Indiana, 47408

    Phone (812)-855-7772

    2. Name Dr. Lesa Lorenzen-Huber

    Company Indiana University Bloomington

    Address Smith Research Center 197

    City St Zip Bloomington Indiana, 47405

    Phone (812)-855-1733

    3. Name Mr. Tom Kelzer

    Company Orthopedics of Southern Indiana

    Address 583 South Clarizz Blvd.

    City St Zip Bloomington Indiana, 47401

    Phone (812)-333-2663

    Title Physical Therapist

    Title Clinical Assistant Professor

    Title Assistant Director Fitness Training

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    OBSERVATION HOURS

    Please list the names of the facilities that will be verifying your observation/work/volunteer hours. After you havecompleted the top portion of the Observation Form, have a representative from each of these facilities complete theremainder of one of the Documentation of Work/Volunteers Hours Forms. The individual completing the form should

    place the form in an envelope, sign across the back of the sealed envelope and return to the applicant. Applicants arereminded that 50 hours of work/volunteer experience in a physical therapy setting is required and that 25 of these hoursmust be in the inpatient Physical Therapy department of a hospital. Hours completed in a rehabilitation center/hospital,long term care or outpatient facility will not be accepted for the 25 hours in the inpatient Physical Therapy department of a hospital. Hours must be in a clinical PT setting. No research volunteer hours will be considered in the 50 hoursneeded. However, any research, hours may be an enrichment to your overall PT experience.

    All observation/volunteer/work hours must be completed by December 18, 2009.

    The Verification of Observation Form is available on the department website:http://cahs.uc.edu/majorsprogram/graduate/physicaltherapy/applynow.html

    Inpatient Location

    Dearborn County 8/11/2009 8/13/2009 25 Colleen KirkendallHospital

    Start Date End Date Total Hours Supervisor Name

    Outpatient Location

    Cincinnati Childrens 8/10/2009 8/10/2009 5 Yvette SicklesHospital MedicalCenter

    Orthopedics of Southern Indiana 2/4/2009 5/29/2009 55 Tom Kelzer

    NovaCareRehabilitation 8/17/2009 8/25/2009 44 Andrew Middendorf

    Start Date End Date Total Hours Supervisor Name

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    PART VI

    Name: Abbey Christine Soule

    ESSAYS

    Please answer the following questions completely. Do not use a font smaller than 10 and do not exceed 3500 characters per Essay.

    1. What slogan or quotation describes your philosophy of life? Explain.

    One of the best books that I have ever read was: The Rhythm of Life, Living Every Day withPassion and Purpose by Matthew Kelly. The book focused on helping you to achieve the bestversion of yourself. It exposes the problems and challenges that we face in this life full of chaos and confusion. Through common sense and humor, this book helps you to examine theperson you are today and motivates you to take steps towards becoming the person you wantto be in the future. My philosophy of life comes from two very simple, but immenselyimportant words from the title of this book, passion and purpose. It is my goal to try and live

    every single day passionately and with a purpose. Most people by nature, myself included, livelife in the fast lane. Today, it is hard not to, with everyone obsessing about money andpossessions. But just think how much better our world would be if we focused each day onserving others instead of ourselves? Unfortunately, we dont live in that type of world, andsometimes helping one another is last on our lists of things to do. I personally have a passionfor helping others. There is nothing that makes me happier or feel more fulfilled than knowingthat I have changed someones life for the better. I dont enjoy it because of the recognitionthat may be associated, but for the pure reason of knowing that I made a difference. I ampursuing a career in the field of physical therapy because I feel that it is the perfect way forme to fulfill my passion for helping others in a purposeful manner. Over the past four years,

    through my experiences shadowing, as well as from my coursework here at Indiana University,I have learned a lot about becoming a physical therapist and the work that it entails on a dailybasis. I have shadowed in many different settings, and I enjoyed them all! I am certain thatbecoming a physical therapist is the career path for me. I want to be able to wake up everyday and be excited to go to work. I want to be able to come home every night and sleeppeacefully knowing that my life has a purpose. A wise person once told me to alwaysremember: Life is a relationship, and people are a gift. Each person who crosses throughyour life is a chance to love, a chance to really live; cherish people.

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    2. What experiences have helped you to decide on a career in physical therapy and havegiven you a greater understanding of the profession?

    My interest in the field of Physical Therapy has progressively increased during my high schooland college years. A variety of experiences and encounters have enhanced my knowledge, aswell as creating within me an enthusiasm and passion to want to help others and learn more. Itwas a long journey to reach this point; however I am now certain, that Physical Therapy is mychosen career path. Throughout my childhood/adolescent life, I was very involved in sportswhich did of course, result in some injury. My first encounter with physical therapy was in the8 th grade. I was suffering from pain in both knees. When my doctor recommended that I dophysical therapy exercises, my initial impression was that they were silly and ineffective. Ididnt do the exercises as prescribed and my knees didnt get better. My first realization thatphysical therapy might actually work was in my junior year of high school. A good friend was ina horrific car accident that resulted in temporary loss of feeling in his legs. He went through anexhausting amount of physical therapy to try to return feeling to his legs and learn to walkagain. Finally, after months of tribulation, he succeeded. This was a life changing experiencefor me. I finally came to realize how important physical therapy really was. Throughout highschool, I had no idea what type of career I wanted to pursue. I just knew that I had a passionfor helping others and then I thought of my friend and how his physical therapist had been anintegral part of his recovery. This was the turning point where I decided that Physical Therapywas what I wanted to do. I began researching the job details of a physical therapist. I also didsome shadowing at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital to get some firsthand experience. When Iarrived at college I still had a lot of questions. I knew that physical therapy was effective, butfrom an academic sense, I didnt know why or how. A variety of courses including: anatomy,physiology, psychology, nutrition, chemistry and physics have provided a good base to furthermy knowledge about how the body works, but something was missing. This past year, I took aMethods of Personal Training Instruction course with Carol Kennedy-Armbruster. This coursewas designed to prepare one to pass the ACE Personal Training Exam. We not only learnedeffective techniques and exercises to build muscle, but also ways to protect and heal throughexercise. This course aided in putting the pieces together. It was very interesting to finallyrealize how the incredible design of the body is affected, not just negatively from the wear andtear of daily life and other injury, but also positively through rehabilitation and exercise. Myshadowing experiences this year have put into perspective the job of a physical therapist on adaily basis. I thoroughly enjoyed shadowing and I feel that requiring these hours wasinvaluable to really understanding the profession. I have personally had experience with:outpatient orthopedics, inpatient acute/sub-acute, outpatient childrens therapy, as well assports medicine. It was amazing to see the immense differences at each setting. I was alsovery fascinated by the differences in technique of the therapist in each setting. For example,

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    3. What do you think is the greatest challenge facing a physical therapy graduate as he/sheenters the workforce today?

    The best advice that I have received while participating in my shadowing experiences was toTreat every session like an evaluation, there is something to learn from every session with apatient. I believe this to be 100% true. A big challenge facing a physical therapy graduateentering the workforce would be settling into a routine and becoming complacent. With everymajor life changing event, such as entering a new position in the workforce, or moving to a newcity, people want things to get settled or normal. As a therapist, I feel that doing thingsroutinely is the worst thing a therapist could do for their patient. My shadowing experience inBloomington, IN was similar to this. Each patient with a knee or hip problem did the sameexact exercises. These exercises were effective for most, however, some did not respond aswell. The therapist saw so many patients in a day that sometimes I was in charge of takingpatients through their entire workout. Although this was great experience for me, I questionedif it was best for the patient. Each patient should be considered separately, not just during theevaluation session, but during every session. Not everyone will respond in the same way tocertain methods and types of treatment. In fact, some patients may have a negative reactionto a specific exercise. A good therapist will recognize this and alter their plan of care. A reasonbehind the therapists lack of time spent with patients may actually be caused by the greaterchallenge facing the field of physical therapy health care. With the emphasis by healthinsurance companies to reduce costs, physical therapists are under greater pressure to seemore patients in a day, reducing the amount of time spent with each patient. Payments for theservices are also being reduced so therapists may feel the need to see more patients toincrease revenue. Also, consumers are being asked to pay more for their care and manysimply will not be able to afford the treatment needed. Trends are showing employeesponsored health care is decreasing, which will lead to more underinsured or uninsured, thusaffecting the field of physical therapy. When I graduate as a physical therapist and prepare toenter the workforce, I have a feeling I will be extremely anxious. I imagine I will be excited butnervous at the same time to begin practicing. It is my hope that I will use the knowledge that Ihave obtained to best treat each and every patient and I dont let myself become complacent.Physical Therapy is my chosen profession and I look forward to the challenge each patient willbring.

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    4. Why have you chosen to apply to the University of Cincinnati Physical Therapy Program?

    I chose to apply to the University of Cincinnati Physical Therapy Program because of UCsexcellent reputation in the field. I hope to attend a competitive and challenging program andUC has always been my first choice. My home is in Southeastern Indiana so to me Cincinnati ismy hometown. I grew up attending events, playing sports, and seeing doctors in Cincinnati. Ieven attended sports camps at UC. My plan was to obtain my undergraduate degree from UC,but the out-of-state tuition made that impossible for me financially. Secondly, my plan is tostay close to home, perhaps living with my parents to help offset living expenses. When Ibegan my search for physical therapy programs, I made of list of criteria that I felt would helpbe achieve my goal of becoming a physical therapist. The list included:

    Attending a school close to home to offset living expenses. Attending a school within 2 hours of my home. Attending a school that has a state licensure pass rate over 90%. Attending a school with small class settings. Attending a school that is involved in research and advancement Attending a school in an area that provides an environment with top-notch facilities and equipment. Attending a school in a city that I enjoy. Attending a school in an area with great possibilities for future employment. And lastly, and most important, attending a school that would provide me with a sound education and

    room to grow.

    After going over my list and comparing it to what The University of Cincinnati Physical Therapyprogram has to offer, I found that all my criteria were met. To get a better feel of the campus, Imade an informal visit. It had been almost five years since I had been to the campus and I washonestly blown away by how much it had changed. The new facilities are absolutely amazing!Following that visit, I set up a shadowing experience through UC NovaCare. I observed thefollowing Physical Therapists: Andrew Middendorf, Matt Donlin and Rose Smith. This was myfirst experience shadowing in a sports medicine setting. As I found with each of my othershadowing experiences, this setting was completely different. What I enjoyed the most wasthat I was exposed to many different types of injuries and treatment methods. I had neverseen or done any hydrotherapy. It was very interesting to get a hands-on look at theeffectiveness of this type of treatment. The most interesting difference that I found betweenthis setting and the other outpatient experiences I have had was that they used modalities suchas: heat, ice and electrical stimulation much more. This was due to the fact that many of thepatients that were treated were athletes that needed to heal quickly to return to play. Ithoroughly enjoyed increasing my knowledge in this setting and I feel that it will be very

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    5. What would you like the admissions committee to know about you?

    This is me in a very small nutshell.

    My name is Abbey Christine Soule. My parents are Pam and Guy Soule. I have one sister and

    her name is Kelsey. My family is one of the most important things in my life. I am a very

    caring person, which is sometimes one of my biggest downfalls. I would help anyone in need,

    even if I dont know them. I love making other people happy; its my passion in life to help

    others. I think I am a good friend, hopefully my friends would agree as well. I like meeting

    new people and learning their story. I am a member of the Lutheran Churches Missouri

    Synod. My faith is a big part of who I am, but it still needs some work. I am an opinionated

    person, however I dont try to force my opinions on others and I hate it when people think

    they are always right. I am a very humble person. I am very trustworthy, but I am not quick

    to trust others.

    I love to sing and listen to all types of music. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my

    friends, family, boyfriend and my two dogs. I like to do things outdoors like: hiking, playing

    sports and just sitting taking in scenery. I thoroughly enjoy traveling; I would love to go

    overseas someday. My all time favorite food would have to be pizza, and my favorite movie is

    Sister Act II.

    Academically, I would not say that I am brilliant. I have been graced with being decently

    smart; however most of my success has resulted from my hard work and dedication. I realize

    that I am not the smartest candidate for a spot in your program, however if you take chance

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    GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP

    If you are interested in a Graduate Assistant position (GA), please fill out the following information.

    1. List your research experience. Indicate the type of research, your role and contribution to research, publications,presentations, research meetings, other scholarly activities, and a list of references with phone numbers and email

    addresses.

    Place Start Date End Date Supervisor Name

    Description of work in 3500 characters or less

    2. Email an updated Curriculum Vitae to the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences office [email protected]

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