I am wondering how much consideration is put into gpa? It seems like that is the number one factor for most pt schools especially public schools. I am specifically wondering because when planning for spring semester classes I will have three pre req courses (chem II, A&P II, and stats; 4 credits each) and really want to do well in all three. I am a spring sport athlete so that takes up a lot of time in the spring for me. I am wondering if anybody has any advice on whether or not I should only take those 3 courses and don't take 1 or 2 gen eds (so I can solely focus on those 3) that would take away time from those pre reqs? Simply put: should I only take those 3 courses so I can solely focus on them and thus help maintain my gpa? Thanks for any input!
GPA importance and thoughts
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Heres the thing: you shyould consider where your strenghts lie. If you're a science person and are good at those types of classes, go for it and get your A's and GPAs. However, if you're not a science person AND are busy, you might have difficulty keeping up. With at least chem II you're likely going to invest time in not only the class but lab as well (same with A&P II). It all depends on how well you handle that courseload.
Do whatever you need to do to keep your GPA up....hopefully while still graduating on time though. Having been an athlete in college will unfortunately not make up for a crap pre-req GPA when it comes time to apply to PT school. It depends on you as a person and how much coursework you can handle in your schedule.
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Hey If you ever have an exam within the same week you will struggle. That being said, do not take chem 2 with A&P. I took chem 2 got an A, but took it in the summer, when their is a test you really need to understand everything.. I am taking anatomy now with stats and two other fairly easy classes.When their is a test for anatomy you need to understand everything. Just take either chem 2 with stats or anatomy with stats. If you want to earn an A and understand everything that would be best, otherwise you will just add more stress to your life. So if you want to make your life easier do not do it, also most people complain about chemistry so you probably will as well.
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Yeah you might struggle but if someone can't successfully get through AP and Chem in the same semester, how the hell will they survive DPT? Best advice, figure out your long term schedule for pre-reqs, and spread them out in the best way possible to set yourself up for good grades. If you have to take Chem and AP at the same time, do it, it's not a big deal. If you don't have to, don't. Schedule yourself for the best chance of success, nothing else.
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As long as you are realistic about well you manage your time and have efficient study habits, you should be okay. Did you do well in A&P I and Chem I? If so, and you have a good foundation, I bet you will be fine. If, however, you scraped by in Chem I and A&P I and didn't retain much, it might be better to take just 1 PT prereq, and pair it with gen ed classes.
Yes thank you, and that's what I was kind of getting at. Set up best chance of success for the pre reqs. I am mostly concerned with chem II. I would think a school would prefer an applicant with:
Stats- A
A&P II - A
Chem II - A
versus:
Stats- A
A&P II- A
Chem II- B
Gen ed - A or B
Gen ed - A or B
