Hello everyone,
I posted a thread a few months ago in regards to my low cumulative GPA (3.1) and my chances to be accepted into an OT program. I have since decided to mainly apply to schools that take the last 45-60 credits gpa rather than cumulative. By the time I graduate this summer I should have between a 3.68-3.75 on my upper level course work (last 60). My prereqs are also all completed with the exception of physics (will be taking this fall).
These are the schools I have chosen to apply to: ATstill , TWU, Nova Southeastern, San Jose State, USA, Samuel Merritt, Bay Path, West Coast U, Spingfield, and Creighton (regis pathway).
The reason I am applying to AT stills, BPU, and Springfield is because i heard they sometimes accept student with less than stellar cum. GPA's. Also creighton/regis (denver) is very close to family so figured id give it a shot since I know I would never get into Colorado State. But other than those 4, I believe all of the other programs only factor in the last 60 GPA for admissions decisions.
I am wondering 1. is this is a good strategy? and 2. which of these schools will I have the best shot of getting into? Also, if anyone has any other schools that they believe I may have a good shot at getting into, please let me know. I plan on having all of my applications out by late September to help my chances.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated. I have re-posted my complete stats below.
University: University of Texas Permian-Basin
Major: Psychology. Minor: Biology and Sociology
Overall GPA: 3.1
Pre-req GPA: 3.4-3.6 (depending on school)
Last 60 GPA: 3.68-3.75
GRE: Taking in June.
Work experience: Firefighter/Paramedic certified with 4+ years of fieldwork experience working with patients suffering from mental illness, stroke, paralysis, etc.
OT hours: 80 hours in hospital rehab department (ongoing). 40 hours in home health. Hand clinic 40 hours.
I posted a thread a few months ago in regards to my low cumulative GPA (3.1) and my chances to be accepted into an OT program. I have since decided to mainly apply to schools that take the last 45-60 credits gpa rather than cumulative. By the time I graduate this summer I should have between a 3.68-3.75 on my upper level course work (last 60). My prereqs are also all completed with the exception of physics (will be taking this fall).
These are the schools I have chosen to apply to: ATstill , TWU, Nova Southeastern, San Jose State, USA, Samuel Merritt, Bay Path, West Coast U, Spingfield, and Creighton (regis pathway).
The reason I am applying to AT stills, BPU, and Springfield is because i heard they sometimes accept student with less than stellar cum. GPA's. Also creighton/regis (denver) is very close to family so figured id give it a shot since I know I would never get into Colorado State. But other than those 4, I believe all of the other programs only factor in the last 60 GPA for admissions decisions.
I am wondering 1. is this is a good strategy? and 2. which of these schools will I have the best shot of getting into? Also, if anyone has any other schools that they believe I may have a good shot at getting into, please let me know. I plan on having all of my applications out by late September to help my chances.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated. I have re-posted my complete stats below.
University: University of Texas Permian-Basin
Major: Psychology. Minor: Biology and Sociology
Overall GPA: 3.1
Pre-req GPA: 3.4-3.6 (depending on school)
Last 60 GPA: 3.68-3.75
GRE: Taking in June.
Work experience: Firefighter/Paramedic certified with 4+ years of fieldwork experience working with patients suffering from mental illness, stroke, paralysis, etc.
OT hours: 80 hours in hospital rehab department (ongoing). 40 hours in home health. Hand clinic 40 hours.