Applying for PT Schools 2015. NEED HELP!

[gorillaz2332]

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Ok so quick synopsis on me. I am currently a Masters student at the University of Illinois in the Kinesiology department; basically taking classes, TAing a few classes, and doing research. I took my undergrad at Trinity College in Connecticut where I majored in Neuroscience. I do not want to spin a sob story but basically I did not do everything I needed to do in undergrad. I have C's in classes I shouldn't such as Chem II and Anatomy and Physiology II along with a cumulative GPA of 2.85 (I know not great). I applied to about 8 PT schools last year and got an interview at 1 (MGH in Boston) but got waitlisted.

I went to grad school hoping to bolster my GPA and show that I do care and a trend toward success. I do know however how competitive PT school is and how small the accepting classes are. I am attempting to also retake some classes that I got Cs. So far I have found schools that take the highest grade, average the grades, look at cumulative GPA, Science and Math GPA, and even last 60 hours of credit GPA.

My main question is what schools would be best for me to apply to? Which ones would weigh my Graduate credits heavily, would be looking for growth, would replace bad grades with the good ones I take this summer, etc?

Any help would be appreciated and I can give more details if needed!

 

[jdaniels360]

Wrong forum. Try Pre-PT.

 

[Nasara25]

I just went through the application process. I had re-taken only one class (A&P II) and every school I applied to looked at the grade for my second time (A-) and disregarded the first time (C+) when just looking at my pre-reqs. But the first time grade was still included in the calculation of my overall GPA. But, if I remember correctly, most schools I applied to had a policy that they would only consider replacement grades for up to 2 retaken courses. Therefore, if you have more than 2 pre-req classes that you need to retake, it could be a problem. I am sure that there are schools that will accept more retaken classes, I just don't have any experience with them. Since I only retook one class, I didn't even inquire about the policies for retaking more. Also, calculate whether retaking classes will bring your cum GPA above 3.0, which is the minimum for most programs. If not, you will have to specifically look for programs that do not have that minimum (I don't know of any, but I imagine they're our there). You may just have to contact a bunch of schools directly and ask them about your situation. I would imagine that if you have done well in your master's program, schools would be interested in helping you out. Good luck!

 

[NewTestament]

You'll have to be strategic and only apply to schools that look at the last 60+ hours or take a more holistic approach to the application process. You got waitlisted at MGH with that cGPA? I'm amazed. That should give you hope and encouragement.

Retake all those classes and have faith that some school will take note of your improvement and transformation.

 

[gorillaz2332]

You'll have to be strategic and only apply to schools that look at the last 60+ hours or take a more holistic approach to the application process. You got waitlisted at MGH with that cGPA? I'm amazed. That should give you hope and encouragement.

Retake all those classes and have faith that some school will take note of your improvement and transformation.

Honestly I think MGH was trying to up it's diversity so the fact I am half black/half white most likely helped get the interview.

 

[hawk777]

Wrong forum

 

[gorillaz2332]

Wrong forum

Thank you? Fairly certain the first person to respond already said this.