Program-Specific GPA

[greco13]

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Do PT programs use the number of credits earned or the number of credits required out of the ones earned to calculate prerequisite GPA?

e.g. School X requires 3 credits of psych but the class was 4 credits and 8 physics credits but you earned 10 credits.

Say you earned an A in psychology and a B- in physics.
4 (A) credits + 10 (B-) credits = 3.04 GPA
3 (A) credits + 8 (B-) credits = 3.02 GPA

Seems minor now that I see the difference but does anyone know the answer?

 

[Litlwarrior08]

On PTCAS you enter the courses and credits just like they are on an official transcript. i would assume (based on instructions) the GPA is developed based on YOUR credits and grades. The programs can see what the courses and the credits earned. You could double check w/ PTCAS info. Calling is the faster method.

 

[thekman]

Certain schools will do their own GPA calculations (last 60 credit hours, etc.). If you need clarification and feel like it would make a difference for your GPA, it'd be worth contacting the programs directly. Be sure to speak with someone from the PT department -- as opposed to someone in the graduate admissions office -- I've found that to be more useful.