I am seriously stuck. with no idea what to do.

[WVUNaylor]

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Hello everyone, I seem to have a problem. I need some advice,because Im lost. I graduated in 2007 from West Virginia University. I want to attend PT school really bad, but really didn't try my first couple of years of undergraduate. PTCAS doesn't really favor my situation, but what school/what should I do to get into PT school. I know once I get pass the admissions I will be fine with the new study habits and strive I have acquired the last year.
My undergrad gpa is a 2.69.
I'm retaking prequesties after I graduated from college I received all A's and B's. With everything tallied together my gpa now is a 2.92 and my prerequiste is about around that range or even higher.
My GRE is a 710 total score and a 3.5 analytical writing.
I have a new outlook and put in the time/effort/the drive to succeed. I have worked in inpatient hospitals in Hawaii, and work at an outpatient clinic in Pittsburgh now. but my overall gpa is so bad. how will I ever bring it up to the required 3.0?????


WHAT DO I DO?? I HAVE NO IDEA HOW OR WHERE TO APPLY TO. PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR HONEST ANSWER. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO BRING MY GPA SIGNIFICANTLY.

 

[MinnDasota]

It's hard to answer how you can bring up your GPA without knowing how many classes you have left to take. Nevertheless, you probably need to continue to get As and Bs with whatever is left. On the other hand, you may want to retake the GREs as a 710 cumulative with a 3.5 analytical will work against you. Most schools want at least 1000 with a 4.0 analytical.

 

[DPTinFL]

If you finish all your prereqs then that's all you can do regarding your GPA unless you want to get a second BA/BS.
1. Focus on your GRE and get at least 1000.
2. Search through every single PT school on the APTA website as some schools have min. GPA of 2.75 such as East Tenn. State Univ. Rural area schools seem to be less competitive. Also remember that not all schools participate in the PTCAS.
3. If you don't get in on the first try, re-apply but also consider going to PTA school since it is still a great career and pays well.

Good luck

 

[WVUNaylor]

well I have a bachelors in exercise physiology, and I've taken all the prereqs. Im just retaking them again, and other classes like precalc. I know it'll come in time. I just wanted to see what everyone thought. I was even thinking of going for my PTA degree just for the time being. Yeah Im horrible at the GRE I've taken it three times and studied (I just do horrible at test like that).

Thanks everyone though!! I will def look into though schools. I was even thinking going to different countries. Distance or rural areas don't bother me, because I wanna become a PT. Its what I love to do.

 

[MJHUSKERS]

Do whatever it takes to get A's in your remaining pre-reqs you still need. There are several schools that don't care about the GRE, you have to look! Most importantly keep progressing whether that be by getting a graduate degree in a related field or working tons of hours as a PT Tech/Aide.

When there's a will, there's a way.

 

[lee9786]

With dedication you can bring your GRE score up. Look for GRE review books such as Kaplan and Princeton Review. Anyone should be able to crack 1000 with a little practice.

As far as GPA, you what's done is done so focus on the future. Cumulative GPA won't be your strong point but you could work to bring up your prereq GPA as well as your GPA for your last sixty credits.

 

[Lizarde]

Check out Western Carolina University. Their average gpa/gres are higher than yours, but there minimums might be low enough. One thing I've learned about the application process is that once you meet the minimum requirements, the essays, interviews, and other more personal qualities matter a lot more than your grades. You just have to get past the minimum requirements first of course so they look at all the other stuff.

 

[mshake]

If you're serious about getting into PT school,

1. Study your ass off for a few months and retake the GREs. I would say aim for above 1200 and a 4 AW score. I know it sounds daunting but if you study wisely for 3 months you can do it.

2. Take classes related to PT that aren't pre-reqs, but will look good on the app. For UCSF, some of their highly recommended classes are neuroscience, organic chemistry, motor development, anatomical kinesiology, and exercise physiology. I would add biomechanics, motor learning and medical terminology to this list. Getting A's in these shows that you're a different person now, and that you're well rounded and familiar with kinesiology in general.

3. Some really good PT schools let your first couple of years slide. For instance, UCSF looks at your last 60 units GPA and pre-req GPA. You DO still need to have an overall 3.0 but those first couple of years won't be the focus of your application. Call around the schools you're interested in and see if they look more at the last 60 units or your undergrad overall.

4. Relax. If you really put in the work you'll be ok 🙂