How serious would oustanding prerequisites jeopardize application?

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rickygeli

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Anyone knows about it? Some programs allow 2 outstandings, others require "most" science courses completed.

If I have 3 science courses outstanding, do I still have chance to be admitted to those "most science courses" program? THX!
 
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2-3 is usually the cut off for the schools I apolled to. But you should call the schools you're interested in and ask. You don't want to waste app money if you don't know for sure.
 
jbizzle said:
2-3 is usually the cut off for the schools I apolled to. But you should call the schools you're interested in and ask. You don't want to waste app money if you don't know for sure.
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Thanks both of you!

If a school does accept 3, but it will harm the application for sure. I am wondering how significantly it affects.
 
rickygeli said:
Thanks both of you!

If a school does accept 3, but it will harm the application for sure. I am wondering how significantly it affects.
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Oh gotcha, in my opinion if you have a good GPA I would assume that the adcom will be lenient and give you the benefit of the doubt that you wouldn't have problems with those outstanding classes. I don't think having 2-3 prereqs to take would hurt the application but then again I'm an applicant and don't really know what goes on when the adcom convenes so....
 
jbizzle said:
Oh gotcha, in my opinion if you have a good GPA I would assume that the adcom will be lenient and give you the benefit of the doubt that you wouldn't have problems with those outstanding classes. I don't think having 2-3 prereqs to take would hurt the application but then again I'm an applicant and don't really know what goes on when the adcom convenes so....
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Agreed.
 
I just had a meeting with an PT admissions advisor for a transcript review. She said it's common to have outstanding pre-reqs when one applies, but she also said it would be best to have all terms of physics and A&P done. This would give a more complete picture of how you will do if accepted. I'll just have chem to do when I apply. Just present yourself in the best and strongest light possible, and perhaps go and get a transcript review yourself.
 
merlins said:
I just had a meeting with an PT admissions advisor for a transcript review. She said it's common to have outstanding pre-reqs when one applies, but she also said it would be best to have all terms of physics and A&P done. This would give a more complete picture of how you will do if accepted. I'll just have chem to do when I apply. Just present yourself in the best and strongest light possible, and perhaps go and get a transcript review yourself.
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Thanks! It made me feel better 🙂
 
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