Hello all. I am a graduate of a big 10 school with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. The degree was tough but I came out with a great job. The only problem is I am not sure if it is what I really want to pursue. After doing research, and some serious thinking, it seems that PT is an extremely valid career that would truly be fulfilling.
One of my concerns is that upon graduating my gpa was a dismal 2.79. With my major being MET, there are a lot of classes that I would need to take for prereq's...listed below are what I am considering:
Chem 1, Chem 2, Bio, Anatomy, Physiology, Calc (got a C in Calc 1 but a B in Calc 2), Psychology, Stat (Stat I had to take will not qualify), Neuroscience, Medical Terminology, Exercise Physiolog and Pathophysiology.
Obviously that's a TON of additional classes I need to take but I am hoping once I start they can be completed within 2 years (have a full time job that I need to keep and having a 1 1/2 year old= not much free time). Doing some quick math, assuming good grades, I have the potential to bring the gpa to at or above a 3.0.
With all that being said, I just want to get your guys' opinion of how realistic of a dream this is and if it's worth pursuing. I don't want to give up but am looking to get some great opinions from all the years of experience on this board.
PS, I currently live in Ohio, and, since I have a child, my ability to relocate is somewhat difficult. Obvious choice would be Ohio State but looking at their webpage it states that the average gpa of accepted students is ~3.6. Anyways, just looking for some helpful advice.
One of my concerns is that upon graduating my gpa was a dismal 2.79. With my major being MET, there are a lot of classes that I would need to take for prereq's...listed below are what I am considering:
Chem 1, Chem 2, Bio, Anatomy, Physiology, Calc (got a C in Calc 1 but a B in Calc 2), Psychology, Stat (Stat I had to take will not qualify), Neuroscience, Medical Terminology, Exercise Physiolog and Pathophysiology.
Obviously that's a TON of additional classes I need to take but I am hoping once I start they can be completed within 2 years (have a full time job that I need to keep and having a 1 1/2 year old= not much free time). Doing some quick math, assuming good grades, I have the potential to bring the gpa to at or above a 3.0.
With all that being said, I just want to get your guys' opinion of how realistic of a dream this is and if it's worth pursuing. I don't want to give up but am looking to get some great opinions from all the years of experience on this board.
PS, I currently live in Ohio, and, since I have a child, my ability to relocate is somewhat difficult. Obvious choice would be Ohio State but looking at their webpage it states that the average gpa of accepted students is ~3.6. Anyways, just looking for some helpful advice.