Chances of being accepted with 1/2 of pre-reqs completed at time of application?

[PTHopeful2014]

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Hello,

I really appreciate all the information that can be found on this forum. It has been a very helpful tool during this process!

I couldn't find a similar thread to this and wanted to ask:

Does anyone have any feedback on how my chances of getting into PT school will be affected if I only have about half of my Pre-Reqs done at the time of my application?

When I apply in the fall, I will have completed: Med. Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, Human Development, Statistics, Psychology, and an above Algebra level Math class. I have also taken a Physics class with a lab, but it was called "Elementary Physics" and not part of a sequence.

As long as I get the grades I'm expecting for a few of these classes I'm currently enrolled in, my pre-req GPA will be around 3.5.

I still have to take: College Physics I, Gen Chem 1, Biology in the Fall and College Physics II, Gen Chem II, and Exercise Physiology in the Winter. All these classes will be completed in plenty of time before the PT program would actually start.

Has anyone been in a similar situation and got accepted? If so, can I ask where?

A little more background on me: I graduated in 06' with two Bachelor Degrees (one with a Business major and one with a Spanish major) and have worked in the Corporate world ever since. I'm also a Reserve Officer in the US Navy. Needless to say, this is a little bit of a change in career field for me.

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[Azimuthal]

Depends on the school. Some schools won't even look at your app without a certain amount of prereq's completed.

 

[jdaniels360]

Most schools only allow 2 or 3 to be outstanding at the time of application. You may be looking at applying next year... especially with all those science classes outstanding.

Joe

 

[bnwj89]

Go to the PTCAS school directory. Most schools list their requirements (Example: Must have 7 of 9 completed)

 

[NewTestament]

Don't apply until next year if you haven't taken five pre-reqs and Exercise Science. Most schools won't even look at your application. Save your money and focus on doing well in those classes.

Kevin

 

[PTHopeful2014]

Go to the PTCAS school directory. Most schools list their requirements (Example: Must have 7 of 9 completed)

Can you provide a link of where I can find this on PTCAS ?

I can't find anywhere that shows a school indicating you have to complete 7 out of 9 (your example) pre-reqs before they will look at you.

 

[FuhLeePlay]

Can you provide a link of where I can find this on PTCAS ?

I can't find anywhere that shows a school indicating you have to complete 7 out of 9 (your example) pre-reqs before they will look at you.

Go to the directory and go to each schools website and most of them will have it there. If not, shoot them an email or call them. It's really the only way to get the right answer.

 

[okramango]

Can you provide a link of where I can find this on PTCAS ?

I can't find anywhere that shows a school indicating you have to complete 7 out of 9 (your example) pre-reqs before they will look at you.

Here's an example of a school that allows only 2 prerequisite courses to be outstanding at the time of application (look in the "Course Prerequisites" section):
http://www.ptcas.org/ptcas/public/Listing.aspx?seqn=570&navid=10737426783

If schools have a requirement like this, it is usually listed either on their PTCAS listing or on their own school's program website. You just have to do the research on the schools you are interested in.

 

[FuturePT1]

Hi. When I applied last summer I still had Chemistry 1 and 2, Physics 1 and 2, and stats. I took stats the summer I applied. Then I took Chem 1 and Physics 1 in the fall and was able to do an academic update. Most of the schools I applied to didn't make a decision about interview candidates until after those grades were in. I got into 2 schools still having chem and physics left. My GPA is a 3.7 so that may have helped.

 

[somehowmadeit]

I was in a similar boat to you, changing careers, etc. However I had only 3 prereqs outstanding for the fall semester.

My advice? Apply! Why not? If money isn't a concern, the worst they can do is say no. Be upfront in your essay, and explain exactly what you plan on accomplishing and why. Some schools won't consider you. Temple in particular told me they had a policy that prevented them from considering applicants with more than two classes outstanding.

BUT - Some might. Do your research and figure out which programs those are, and whether you can be competitive, and whether you want to go there. Make phone calls, ask questions. Shock of all shocks, PT types are INCREDIBLY helpful people and willing to aid those who show initiative. Get to know people. Do lots of hours and get solid recommendation letters.

There are plenty of examples of atypical applicants shining in the interview process who have interesting stories and who are willing to cram lots of work in at the last minute to make it happen. Be an obvious all-star and give them every reason to say yes. Best of luck!

 

[PTHopeful2014]

Hi. When I applied last summer I still had Chemistry 1 and 2, Physics 1 and 2, and stats. I took stats the summer I applied. Then I took Chem 1 and Physics 1 in the fall and was able to do an academic update. Most of the schools I applied to didn't make a decision about interview candidates until after those grades were in. I got into 2 schools still having chem and physics left. My GPA is a 3.7 so that may have helped.

Thank you for the example!

Can I ask what 2 schools you were able to get into? I am looking at schools that have later cutoff dates in hopes of doing what you appear to have done.

My pre-req GPA should be around a 3.7 at the end of the summer, so hopefully that will help my cause. I think my GRE performance will be important as well. Thanks again!

 

[PTHopeful2014]

I was in a similar boat to you, changing careers, etc. However I had only 3 prereqs outstanding for the fall semester.

My advice? Apply! Why not? If money isn't a concern, the worst they can do is say no. Be upfront in your essay, and explain exactly what you plan on accomplishing and why. Some schools won't consider you. Temple in particular told me they had a policy that prevented them from considering applicants with more than two classes outstanding.

BUT - Some might. Do your research and figure out which programs those are, and whether you can be competitive, and whether you want to go there. Make phone calls, ask questions. Shock of all shocks, PT types are INCREDIBLY helpful people and willing to aid those who show initiative. Get to know people. Do lots of hours and get solid recommendation letters.

There are plenty of examples of atypical applicants shining in the interview process who have interesting stories and who are willing to cram lots of work in at the last minute to make it happen. Be an obvious all-star and give them every reason to say yes. Best of luck!

Thank you for the reply!

Since posting, I have been taking the advice of the people replying and doing more research on the schools and reaching out to their advisers. I have found a handful that I would be able to apply for (Arkansas State, Andrews, Nova, Oakland, etc.)...just not sure on how competitive I would be with the lack of classes.

Can I also ask you what schools you got into?

 

[PTHopeful2014]

Thank you to everyone taking the time to reply. Appreciate the help!