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Hey all, this is my first post, and I've already learned a lot just lurking and reading the threads, so a big thanks to the members here!
Anyway, I'm pretty far along in the application process for four DPT programs, and my stats are pretty good for the most part. I am taking the GRE this weekend, so I don't have a score for that yet (I'm scoring in the 1200 range on practice exams, though) but my GPA is 3.31 and my pre-req GPA (varies depending on the program and their pre-reqs) is 3.84. Unfortunately, my last year in undergrad was really bad. The first three years I got all As and Bs (with the exception of a couple Cs in business courses which is my minor). My last year, I got a C in OChem1, a C in Bio1, D in ethics, and failed OChem2 (tried to drop it, but was forced to take the failing grade). I'm retaking Bio and ethics, which will boost both GPAs, and then I have A&P to take which I'm expecting to do well in. I'm forecasting a final GPA of 3.5 and pre-req GPA of 3.8.
What worries me is that I failed OChem2 even though none of the programs I'm applying to require it, although Northwestern recommends OChem (not sure if it's just one semester or not). I had some considerable extenuating circumstances that last year (death in my family, another family member taking ill, and a very rocky breakup). Not trying to make excuses, but I imagine it's better to have SOME kind of reason rather than just senior apathy or something.
I have about 50 hours of volunteer shadowing between LTC and Sports Med (which is my primary interest). Has anyone else been in a similar position (good stats, but one black mark on your record) and if so, were you successful in getting into the program you wanted to get into?
Thanks a lot in advance, guys. Maybe I shouldn't be, but I'm really freaking out that that failing grade is gonna haunt me.
Anyway, I'm pretty far along in the application process for four DPT programs, and my stats are pretty good for the most part. I am taking the GRE this weekend, so I don't have a score for that yet (I'm scoring in the 1200 range on practice exams, though) but my GPA is 3.31 and my pre-req GPA (varies depending on the program and their pre-reqs) is 3.84. Unfortunately, my last year in undergrad was really bad. The first three years I got all As and Bs (with the exception of a couple Cs in business courses which is my minor). My last year, I got a C in OChem1, a C in Bio1, D in ethics, and failed OChem2 (tried to drop it, but was forced to take the failing grade). I'm retaking Bio and ethics, which will boost both GPAs, and then I have A&P to take which I'm expecting to do well in. I'm forecasting a final GPA of 3.5 and pre-req GPA of 3.8.
What worries me is that I failed OChem2 even though none of the programs I'm applying to require it, although Northwestern recommends OChem (not sure if it's just one semester or not). I had some considerable extenuating circumstances that last year (death in my family, another family member taking ill, and a very rocky breakup). Not trying to make excuses, but I imagine it's better to have SOME kind of reason rather than just senior apathy or something.
I have about 50 hours of volunteer shadowing between LTC and Sports Med (which is my primary interest). Has anyone else been in a similar position (good stats, but one black mark on your record) and if so, were you successful in getting into the program you wanted to get into?
Thanks a lot in advance, guys. Maybe I shouldn't be, but I'm really freaking out that that failing grade is gonna haunt me.
