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Hey guys,

I am new to this forum, but am ready to dig in and read through everything. The questions that I have are the following. I, basically, backed myself into a corner throughout my college years (slacking, procrastinating, passing courses with C's etc). So, essentially, my GPA suffered tremendously. To put it lightly, school got to me. I was in one major for about 35 credits until I changed to another (the one which I am currently in: Sports and Fitness Studies). I just became tired of it. My GPA is now a 2.77 and I have currently 105 credits obtained Now, I have turned over a new leaf and what to really hit the books hard and raise my GPA, but am wondering if its too little too late? I want to graduate with at least a 3.0 which is possible if a take a few more courses, according to my calculations, and, also, obtain a minor in Psychology. If I take courses to boost my GPA that are not part of Physical Therapy or sciences, will it affect me negatively when it comes to how I look on paper? I don't mean courses like Scuba Diving or Origami 101. I am talking more like courses in business, or finances and things like that. I am also trying to obtain as many hours as I can in the clinical aspect. In regards to the GRE, I feel like it can be a lifesaver for me if I get the scores that I know I am capable of. How good (or bad, of course) do you think my chances are of getting in? I have al my requirements needed to graduate, but I want to fix all these issues before I apply.

Thanks
 
In regards to taking other classes to boost your GPA, one of my friends did this in a pretty smart way. He decided to get a minor in business management. He said the classes were relatively easy and he can talk about his minor in interviews from a standpoint of wanting to open and operate his own clinic one day. I thought that was a pretty smart plan and Im sure it will look impressive to the interviewers.
 
Hey guys,

I am new to this forum, but am ready to dig in and read through everything. The questions that I have are the following. I, basically, backed myself into a corner throughout my college years (slacking, procrastinating, passing courses with C's etc). So, essentially, my GPA suffered tremendously. To put it lightly, school got to me. I was in one major for about 35 credits until I changed to another (the one which I am currently in: Sports and Fitness Studies). I just became tired of it. My GPA is now a 2.77 and I have currently 105 credits obtained Now, I have turned over a new leaf and what to really hit the books hard and raise my GPA, but am wondering if its too little too late? I want to graduate with at least a 3.0 which is possible if a take a few more courses, according to my calculations, and, also, obtain a minor in Psychology. If I take courses to boost my GPA that are not part of Physical Therapy or sciences, will it affect me negatively when it comes to how I look on paper? I don't mean courses like Scuba Diving or Origami 101. I am talking more like courses in business, or finances and things like that. I am also trying to obtain as many hours as I can in the clinical aspect. In regards to the GRE, I feel like it can be a lifesaver for me if I get the scores that I know I am capable of. How good (or bad, of course) do you think my chances are of getting in? I have al my requirements needed to graduate, but I want to fix all these issues before I apply.

Thanks

Heck no! let me tell you my story. I came out of college with a 2.47 with 140 units. I busted my ass for two and a half years taking all the prereqs, repeated courses, and extra classes. I now have a 3.1 in my overall and 3.8 in my prereqs. Do w/e you can to raise your GPA. You are in good shape and do not get discouraged. If you really want to be a PT, show them by working hard and doing w/e it takes to be one. FIGHTING!!!
 
Like we've said in other threads, get that pre-req GPA up to 2.8 to be considered at all, and do as well as you can in your pre-reqs An overall GPA of 2.8 and a pre-req GPA of 3.8 would be competitive Most schools won't accept anything less than 3.0 so make sure you are eligible to apply with a 2.8, which is the lowest minimum I've ever seen.

Kevin
 
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