sparky Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Okay I'm having doubts about my competitiveness when trying to apply to PA programs. I don't know if I am over reacting or if I should be seriously worried. I recently graduated from ucla with a degree in history because I enjoyed the subject and took a lot of my prereqs on the side and this is what I have. Chem 14A-C (General) Chem 14B- C+ (General) Chem 14C- B (Organic) Chem 14Bl - B(Lab) Chem 14Cl- A(Lab) Life Science 1- B Life Science 2- B- Life Science 3- C Life Science 23L- A (2 unit lab) Psych 1- C+ (Had 26 units this quarter and my grades suffered) Outside of Undergrad at a local CC Anatomy+lab- A Physiology+lab- A Microbiology+lab- A Sociology- A Biochemistry- B+ As for outside of Academics I have volunteered at underprivileged elementary schools or 3 years teaching fitness and nutrition, one year patient escort at a hospital, one year in a research lab, volunteer for one year at a homeless clinic. For paid HCE hours I have worked for a year as a medical scribe in a family practice office while doing some MA duties such as BP's, EKG's, urine samples, patient histories, and ear and lung exams. For the classes I have gotten C's in should I retake them? And Should I take extra science courses to raise my science gpa and to cover more pre reqs of different schools who require upper division credits for admissions. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cop to pa Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 To make it easier on everyone, consider going to the CASPA website and use the formula on their FAQ to calculate your cumulative and science GPAs. How many hours (roughly) do you have for volunteering, and work? Some people say a year, but they only work 5-10 hours a week, skewing the numbers. Having actual numbers makes it easier to compare you to the norms. There have been a few threads on here about retaking classes that you received a 'C' in. Take a look at those, when you get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious_Ignoramus Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 What is your GPA and sGPA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Overall GPA- 3.52 Science GPA- 3.18 And for work hours 25-40 Hours a week so roughly 1500 hours Volunteer hours 10-12 Hours a week for a year- roughly 450-500 with an additional probably 250 from college Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNameWasUsed Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 cGPA is average for most schools. sGPA is low, probably around 15 percentile. HCE is average. Overall below average. Retake your C courses. This doesn't mean you have no chance of getting in though. There has been people with your stats that go in. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disciple3 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Yes, keep adding HCE hours and blow the personal statement away. Research the schools that align with you. Apply early and broadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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