Hello, all. I have tried hunting around on the forums, but haven't had much luck finding what I'm looking for. I am seeking general advice on a current dilemma I am in.
I have been wait listed for two schools after the application process this year. I am realistic about the fact that I probably will not get in this year. Having said that, I am already considering what I can do to strengthen my application for the upcoming year.
My GPA is not very competitive and I had very average GRE scores. I have a couple C's (one in BIO and one in ANT&PHYS) on my transcript. I took these classes when I was younger and, boy, I could really kick my 23-year-old self for screwing up so badly. My dilemma is what I can do to be a better applicant. Given that I have taken so many classes, I cannot raise my GPA much at all. I think a good starting point is retaking the GRE and raising those scores, but I don't know what else to do. I read a lot about retaking courses to raise a GPA, but as mentioned, my GPA is never going to be a 3.5 or better due to the amount of classes I've already taken. I didn't know if retaking courses would show effort and doing better would show a better understanding than what my grades show. I've already contacted programs and most average the "retakes" with the first grade.
I do have every pre-req done. My background is a different one because I have my bachelors in philosophy, which is why I don't think I can do much with my GPA because my attempted hours are higher because my degree is in something unrelated to my pre-reqs. I know the more classes you take, the more it takes to alter a GPA.
Any advice is very much appreciated. I am currently 27-years-old and very passionate about a career in the field of PT. I wish I could change things in my past, but obviously I cannot and I am trying to do what I can with the hand I have dealt myself. Thanks for taking your time to read this.
I have been wait listed for two schools after the application process this year. I am realistic about the fact that I probably will not get in this year. Having said that, I am already considering what I can do to strengthen my application for the upcoming year.
My GPA is not very competitive and I had very average GRE scores. I have a couple C's (one in BIO and one in ANT&PHYS) on my transcript. I took these classes when I was younger and, boy, I could really kick my 23-year-old self for screwing up so badly. My dilemma is what I can do to be a better applicant. Given that I have taken so many classes, I cannot raise my GPA much at all. I think a good starting point is retaking the GRE and raising those scores, but I don't know what else to do. I read a lot about retaking courses to raise a GPA, but as mentioned, my GPA is never going to be a 3.5 or better due to the amount of classes I've already taken. I didn't know if retaking courses would show effort and doing better would show a better understanding than what my grades show. I've already contacted programs and most average the "retakes" with the first grade.
I do have every pre-req done. My background is a different one because I have my bachelors in philosophy, which is why I don't think I can do much with my GPA because my attempted hours are higher because my degree is in something unrelated to my pre-reqs. I know the more classes you take, the more it takes to alter a GPA.
Any advice is very much appreciated. I am currently 27-years-old and very passionate about a career in the field of PT. I wish I could change things in my past, but obviously I cannot and I am trying to do what I can with the hand I have dealt myself. Thanks for taking your time to read this.