Pre-PT from CSU, graduating this fall
cum. GPA 2.5
pre-req GPA 2.8
last 60 unknown, but lets say around 3.2
Clinic hours: 150 outpatient & counting/currently trying to obtain inpatient hrs
Considering taking the GRE in the upcoming months
So not going to give a whole history, but my prior academic record has been atrocious. I've dedicated WAY more time in this last year to my studies. Anyway, what led me to post is that I'm currently doing an assignment for my last KIN class involving my future schools, career, letters, etc. Well quite frankly, the future is bleak and I most definitely need to raise my GPA and do well on the GRE.
Now I've considered doing the PTA route because I (hopefully) can get into a program here in California. (Considering Loma Linda U, 15 mo program). Aside from looking at PTA, PT and some OT programs, that's all I've ever considered.
What I'm asking is what other paths have you or others considered/taken if PT is not the route?
What is discouraging me is that it'll be another year or so to rebuild my GPA. (I'm 25 & wanna get going!)
I feel like since being a PT is so in demand, the requirements have become high and hearing my professor say 3.2 gpa just won't cut it is SUPER discouraging!
I'm 25. I've been feeling the heat from peer/family pressure. Just wanted to see if there were any alternative fields or schools people could recommend. I've already looked at specific PT schools in regards to which don't factor in GPA, GRE scores, exp hours, etc.
I most definitely want to stick to medical and quite frankly most medical professions interest me. (I had one friend go for PA, similar situation as I and got into a program)
Thanks!
cum. GPA 2.5
pre-req GPA 2.8
last 60 unknown, but lets say around 3.2
Clinic hours: 150 outpatient & counting/currently trying to obtain inpatient hrs
Considering taking the GRE in the upcoming months
So not going to give a whole history, but my prior academic record has been atrocious. I've dedicated WAY more time in this last year to my studies. Anyway, what led me to post is that I'm currently doing an assignment for my last KIN class involving my future schools, career, letters, etc. Well quite frankly, the future is bleak and I most definitely need to raise my GPA and do well on the GRE.
Now I've considered doing the PTA route because I (hopefully) can get into a program here in California. (Considering Loma Linda U, 15 mo program). Aside from looking at PTA, PT and some OT programs, that's all I've ever considered.
What I'm asking is what other paths have you or others considered/taken if PT is not the route?
What is discouraging me is that it'll be another year or so to rebuild my GPA. (I'm 25 & wanna get going!)
I feel like since being a PT is so in demand, the requirements have become high and hearing my professor say 3.2 gpa just won't cut it is SUPER discouraging!
I'm 25. I've been feeling the heat from peer/family pressure. Just wanted to see if there were any alternative fields or schools people could recommend. I've already looked at specific PT schools in regards to which don't factor in GPA, GRE scores, exp hours, etc.
I most definitely want to stick to medical and quite frankly most medical professions interest me. (I had one friend go for PA, similar situation as I and got into a program)
Thanks!