I got my first rejection after my interview.. Should i apply any other places? I got a low gpa

[phenom832]

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This is my second round of applying. I just got done interviewing at a school last week and I got word I did not get in. I thought that school was my best chance as they stressed how well they look at the whole application. I went through a freshman year where my grades were not that great. I got a couple C's in both chems and bios. I also struggled in A&P my sophomore year. I have retaken bio and a&p. Also since I applied last time I have completed a masters program. I also need to retake physics for sure because I did not do well c- cause I did not take calculus before it. So I was teaching myself calc and physics at the same time.

First time - gpa 3.0 GRE 151 and 146
Now- My masters program - 3.56 gpa and worked as a rehab aide and got over 1,300 hours

I am just not sure where to go from here honestly. The money that it would cost to retake chem doesnt seem worth it to me as the class was almost like 5 years ago. I am hoping schools see past that Physics seems like a must do. I feel like getting a interview was good at least but that was for a school that is not in ptcas.

 

[Dj2PT]

I would say take a algebra based physics class instead if calc based. When retaking a class you must try your hardest to obtain an A. Retake anything that's C or lower for pre req. Sounds like you applied to university if st augustine am I correct since the application cycle isn't open yet.

 

[maurerpower7]

This is my second round of applying. I just got done interviewing at a school last week and I got word I did not get in. I thought that school was my best chance as they stressed how well they look at the whole application. I went through a freshman year where my grades were not that great. I got a couple C's in both chems and bios. I also struggled in A&P my sophomore year. I have retaken bio and a&p. Also since I applied last time I have completed a masters program. I also need to retake physics for sure because I did not do well c- cause I did not take calculus before it. So I was teaching myself calc and physics at the same time.

First time - gpa 3.0 GRE 151 and 146
Now- My masters program - 3.56 gpa and worked as a rehab aide and got over 1,300 hours

I am just not sure where to go from here honestly. The money that it would cost to retake chem doesnt seem worth it to me as the class was almost like 5 years ago. I am hoping schools see past that Physics seems like a must do. I feel like getting a interview was good at least but that was for a school that is not in ptcas.

What school was it?

 

[starrsgirl]

Do a search in this forum...but the hard reality is that a masters degree doesn't help. Retaking chemistry (and physics) does. I applied and applied and got rejected (with a masters)....didn't get in until I went back to community college to retake those lower grades. Depending on how the school calculates, your masters gpa may not even be calculated. It doesn't go into your pre req gpa and it doesn't affect your "undergrad gpa". What is your cum gpa too? That could still be on the lower side but at least you are above a 3.0.

 

[Cheezy89]

If the school does not restrict people from reapplying then go right ahead. In any case it's better to reapply because it highlights your determination to get into their program. Retake Chem and Bio as suggested above. They are looking at those classes to see if you can handle science classes. Every school emphasizes on different things. Maybe this one focus more on prerequisite GPA. What master's degree was it?

 

[phenom832]

exercise science was my masters degree and like it doesnt make sense to me how a freshman science course dictates if I can make it in grad school

 

[danhj89]

exercise science was my masters degree and like it doesnt make sense to me how a freshman science course dictates if I can make it in grad school

I think you just have to follow their criterion that they use to select candidates.
Given an average of 800 applicants, It is just easy and fair that way.
I know it may sound harsh but face the reality.

I would focus on answering why you want to be a PT.
Articulate your thoughts on personal essay, do some observation, and really know the field.
I can almost guarantee you that the job satisfaction and the ever-developing nature of the field will pay you back whatever the cost you have to pay for retaking chem.
Thanks,

 

[starrsgirl]

exercise science was my masters degree and like it doesnt make sense to me how a freshman science course dictates if I can make it in grad school

I agree with you here...but that's the system. I also have a masters degree in Exercise Science/kinesiology (4.0). I couldn't get into any school until I took the time to retake all the classes I had C's in. Yes, mine were old too. I went from all rejections the first year, to all acceptances the next once I went back to community college and did those remedial classes. Also remember that your masters degree GPA does not affect your pre req GPA or your math/science GPA or your bachelors GPA. Take a look at what your schools are specifically looking at and then compare to what PTCAS calculated for you. Although you get a small bump in cum GPA from a masters degree, if your schools look at other GPAs for preference, it still puts you at a disadvantage.