Undergrad: University of Delaware
Major: B.S. in Health Behavior Science
Minor: Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
Honors: Summa Cum Laude (Will graduate this month)
Cumulative GPA: 3.93
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0 (So far... still have a few science courses to complete)
GRE: 154 V, 153 Q, 5.0 AWA
LOR: 1 from department chair, 1 from professor, 1 from physical therapist
Observation Hours: 350 split between following settings: Outpatient orthopedics/neurology, outpatient pediatric, pediatric preschool, skilled nursing facility
Extracurriculars: Research assistant for intervention aimed at reducing weight among youth with autism spectrum disorder, fitness center supervisor at a senior center, mentor for students with disabilities in a land/aquatic physical activity program, camp counselor, group therapy facilitator for children who have lost loved ones
*Will be working as an aide at an outpatient orthopedic/neurology clinic during my gap year
Certifications: CPR/AED
Plan on applying to: Temple, Drexel, Widener, Arcadia, University of the Sciences, Jefferson
Concerns:
I am a bit concerned about my GRE scores... They aren't bad, but they aren't great. There is a bit of a discrepancy between my high GPA and average GRE scores. Should I retake?
I have not been able to find an opportunity to shadow in a hospital/acute setting, but I do not know how much this will influence my application.
Lastly, and my largest concern, I have taken a few of the science pre-reqsuities at a local community college mainly to save money (I am paying out of state tuition, and the core sciences were not included in my major of study), and the CC offers flexible night time courses which is more convenient for me, since I was completing two internships this past semester and could not go to school during the day. I have received all A's in these courses to date.
Any recommendations for improvement are appreciated. Thanks!
Major: B.S. in Health Behavior Science
Minor: Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
Honors: Summa Cum Laude (Will graduate this month)
Cumulative GPA: 3.93
Pre-Req GPA: 4.0 (So far... still have a few science courses to complete)
GRE: 154 V, 153 Q, 5.0 AWA
LOR: 1 from department chair, 1 from professor, 1 from physical therapist
Observation Hours: 350 split between following settings: Outpatient orthopedics/neurology, outpatient pediatric, pediatric preschool, skilled nursing facility
Extracurriculars: Research assistant for intervention aimed at reducing weight among youth with autism spectrum disorder, fitness center supervisor at a senior center, mentor for students with disabilities in a land/aquatic physical activity program, camp counselor, group therapy facilitator for children who have lost loved ones
*Will be working as an aide at an outpatient orthopedic/neurology clinic during my gap year
Certifications: CPR/AED
Plan on applying to: Temple, Drexel, Widener, Arcadia, University of the Sciences, Jefferson
Concerns:
I am a bit concerned about my GRE scores... They aren't bad, but they aren't great. There is a bit of a discrepancy between my high GPA and average GRE scores. Should I retake?
I have not been able to find an opportunity to shadow in a hospital/acute setting, but I do not know how much this will influence my application.
Lastly, and my largest concern, I have taken a few of the science pre-reqsuities at a local community college mainly to save money (I am paying out of state tuition, and the core sciences were not included in my major of study), and the CC offers flexible night time courses which is more convenient for me, since I was completing two internships this past semester and could not go to school during the day. I have received all A's in these courses to date.
Any recommendations for improvement are appreciated. Thanks!