What can I do? Do I have a shot?

[mvp504]

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Hey so I just applied my first time to physical therapy schools and didn't get in anywhere. I never really expected anyone to consider me for my first time anyways but I figured I'd give it a shot. I had a low GPA to begin with, and when applying through PTCAS it was even lower.

Overall undergraduate GPA: 2.88
Overall PTCAS GPA: 2.5

I was wondering if I should re-apply for the next cycle. What should I do in order to make myself a good candidate for the next cycle. Any suggestions? Please and thank you.

 

[mccomasg09]

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[jamesmr8138]

I know of some programs that will look solely at your pre req gpa (such as University of Mary). To have a shot at a program that theirs, I would retake their pre reqs and bring those classes up to a 3.5 or better, then you could have a shot at getting accepted.

 

[pubicsymphysis]

I know of some programs that will look solely at your pre req gpa (such as University of Mary). To have a shot at a program that theirs, I would retake their pre reqs and bring those classes up to a 3.5 or better, then you could have a shot at getting accepted.

Are you sure? I applied there and they wanted a 2.75 Overall GPA.

 

[nicolej5]

this forum has lots of good info about people for low gpas already

 

[NewTestament]

This forum has lots of good info about people for low gpas already

lol.

 

[bnwj89]

Look through the sticky where people post their stats as they are accepted to programs. You'll see that you will need to increase your cumulative and pre-req GPA. A lot.

 

[533880]

Although your GPAs are pretty low, there is much more to getting accepted than just the GPA. If you were to re-apply, study hard for the GRE and do well on that. Get extra volunteer/shadowing hours in. Make sure your LoR's are GREAT and not just a professor who will write "this student will do fine". Do your research and find schools that take lower stats. You have a long way to go but you can definitely boost your chances come August/September