Importance of A&PI and A&PII

[dobber]

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Hey peeps!

I was wondering how important A&PI and A&PII are in regards to admissions. Will it look bad if I have A's in all my other pre-reqs and a low B or a high C+ on A&PI and A&PII? I am taking A&PI right now but if a catastrophe happens, I want to know what my chances are.

 

[OTguy18]

You should definitely focus on getting good grades in A&P. If you are able to do well in these classes it will really help your chances.

 

[Sunny324]

A&P is closer to the level difficulty level of grad school than most other pre-reqs. You want to show them that you can handle it.

 

[kgirl0042]

A&P l and ll are way more like the classes you'll be taking in grad school than other Prereqs like English or sociology, so even with an A in all your other Prereqs, low grades in A&P are really going to have a negative impact on your application. I don't think a B is *too* bad, depending on the school you're applying to, but a lot of programs won't even accept a C in a Prereq class. So it's definitely worth the extra effort to try for an A or at the very least a B in A&P.

 

[jewel11786]

A&P l and ll are way more like the classes you'll be taking in grad school than other Prereqs like English or sociology, so even with an A in all your other Prereqs, low grades in A&P are really going to have a negative impact on your application. I don't think a B is *too* bad, depending on the school you're applying to, but a lot of programs won't even accept a C in a Prereq class. So it's definitely worth the extra effort to try for an A or at the very least a B in A&P.

Agreed with Kgirl's statement about A&P matching the level of difficulty of grad school. All OT programs are going to be difficult especially when you get into the real core OT courses. Some of the theory and research classes may be a bit easier, but the hands-on stuff is difficult. Plus, the stuff you learn in A&P will tie into neuro, clinical anatomy, and disabilities courses which is important for OTs to know in order to treat their clients. Plus, you'll need to know the physicality of what's going on in the body in order to develop and back up treatment plans (evidence-based) and recommend interventions or assistive technology. It all ties in.

 

[aczerniak]

How negatively do you think schools look at not having A&P II completed when you apply?

 

[OT2015]

How negatively do you think schools look at not having A&P II completed when you apply?

Depends on the program, but I was still taking APII, Stats, and Dev Psych when I applied and still got into 2 programs. However, I did the academic update after fall semester, so the programs could see my grades. Are you taking APII this semester?

 

[aczerniak]

I'll be taking A&P I this summer then A&P II this fall.

 

[StudentK13]

Anatomy and Physiology 1&2 are both difficult courses and most programs will not accept anything under a B, while some will accept a B- and even less accept a C. I got a C+ in A&P I and an A in A&P II. (I was only ten points on my final away from getting a B- 🙁 ) And now I have to retake AP I.

I still sent out all of my applications anyway, but I really think this one grade of a C+ is really hindering my chances of getting in, even though I got an A in the second A&P. Not to mention, I have a 3.54 GPA and a 3.8 prerequisite GPA. I also have been working with children that are on the spectrum for over two years now and have done a bunch of volunteer hours.

 

[hopefulOT11]

I agree- these are probably the most important classes that they look at. It's supposed to be challenging. I got a C in anatomy and a B+ in physiology (both taken as a freshmen) and was told this was the sole reason I was not accepted or wait listed at some schools. Needless to say I'll be retaking those.