Meghan Sharp Jurgaitis Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I have some serious anxiety about my upcoming applications. My main worry is that I will still have biochemistry and statistics to complete the semester after applying. Is this a negative for me? Also, my A&P was taken at a community college. Help? Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djyee Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 It depends on the school. I believe some won't allow you to have any incomplete prereqs during the application process, while others might only allow one. Others will be okay with it as long as you complete them before matriculation. Check with the programs you plan on applying to.A&P at a community college is fine as long as it's an accredited college and make sure it's a year long sequence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghan Sharp Jurgaitis Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 All schools to which I plan to apply say as long as they are finished by matriculation. However, I guess I'm asking if this makes me less appealing. Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceschlorff Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I think most people apply with courses still in progress. I applied with 3 courses in progress because I was taking them over the summer. I applied in May, updated Caspa with my grades for those 3 classes once they were completed (and mailed some transcripts to schools that requested updated transcripts), and I received a bunch of interviews. Also, as long as the programs you are applying to accept community college credit, you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Yes, it may make you less appealing than other applicants that have them all completed. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHU-CH Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 If your other coursework is strong it should not pose much of a problem at most programs. As noted above, there are some that want everything complete, so make sure you check the websites or call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghan Sharp Jurgaitis Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Also, I have a lot of "W's" on my community college transcripts, but since I've returned full time and gone to the University, I've had a strong 3.7 GPA. How strongly would that count against me? Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyM2 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Whoa! I just replied to a previous post in which you said you would be missing physics and calculus. Now it's biochemistry and statistics. And you are now adding a bunch of withdrawals. You seem to be trolling. If that is the case please don't waste everyone's time. We try to be helpful to each other on this forum and don't want to be treated as suckers. Sent from my Kindle Fire HDX using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabePA-S Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Maybe you aren't ready to be applying this time around. Having --at least-- four courses in queue and questionable transcripts... I feel like you can finish your courses and bolster your CASPA in other ways (i.e. patient contact, volunteering, shadowing) so AdComs will take you more seriously. Your GPA is competitive now, so you could also select schools who focus on your last ~70 credit hours. Do research on schools you are applying to. Most questions you seem to be asking are school specific. Good luck :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghan Sharp Jurgaitis Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Trolling? Give me a break. Physics and calculus are not required for PA school, biochemistry and statistics are. Yes, I have one more year after applying, but to my understanding that is the norm; you apply one year before you graduate putting off as few school specific prerequisites as possible. I havr two left. I do not have a great community college transcript, which has me worried. I have over 5000 hrs HCE, a strong GPA currently, and registered for the GRE in April. You've offended me and I hope you use more tact in your other conversations. Thanks. Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACdan Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 That is the med school norm, to apply at the beginning of your senior undergrad year. PA is a much more diverse route. Are you also applying to med school? Sent from the Satellite of Love using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyM2 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Trolling? Give me a break. Physics and calculus are not required for PA school, biochemistry and statistics are. Yes, I have one more year after applying, but to my understanding that is the norm; you apply one year before you graduate putting off as few school specific prerequisites as possible. I havr two left. I do not have a great community college transcript, which has me worried. I have over 5000 hrs HCE, a strong GPA currently, and registered for the GRE in April. You've offended me and I hope you use more tact in your other conversations. Thanks. Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk I use tact when it is merited. Until the above post you gave us few facts to go on. Why so thin skinned? More to the point, why did you start two threads? Your problem is going to be admissions committees who, if you advance to an interview on the first go around, will be a lot tougher on you. You need to learn to deal "tactfully" with criticism. BTW, I agree with the previous post stating that what you think it's normal may apply to med school but not necessarily PA school. Sent from my Kindle Fire HDX using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabePA-S Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 BTW, I agree with the previous post stating that what you think it's normal may apply to med school but not necessarily PA school. I think most BS degrees in biological sciences (or variation of biology) requires physics and calculus in order to graduate. It's just part of the curriculum and not something you choose to take. I do agree that many (maybe most) PAs are non traditional students but I know quite a few friends from college that went straight into PA school. (they had very strong grades and mediocre health experience) Many universities now have a "pre-PA" track that students can start from their freshman year of college so I am not sure there is a "norm" for PA programs. It's diverse which I think is exciting because you have a variety of students matriculating with many different life experiences to share. The important things are to fully comprehend what you are getting yourself into and understand the PA profession. If you are accepted, I highly doubt anyone would say, "you're a traditional student, you can't sit with us!" :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghan Sharp Jurgaitis Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 I am taking a traditional bio track, which is why I need physics and calculus, but I myself am not traditional. I am 28 with two children. I have been a CNA for 12 years and have accrued around 5000 hrs HCE. Perhaps it is not standard to apply with ine year remaining, but it's what I've been advised to do. I do not plan on applying to med school. Today I will call the schools I plan to apply and make sure I'm on the right track. Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knic Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 As long as you have a solid GPA, you should be fine. Like you, I was worried when I applied because I had yet to take biochem, physiology, and genetics, but I don't think having a couple prereqs left to take affected me at all. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghan Sharp Jurgaitis Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Thank you knic! Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghan Sharp Jurgaitis Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 I'm just going to share my happy fact today. My old employers called me back with my actually HCE hours. Grand total is 7212 and counting! Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceschlorff Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 The W's concern me.....I had one W and one C on my transcripts and was asked to explain them in every one of my interviews even though I'd retaken the courses and done well....I'd just be prepared to explain those in essays (some supplementals will ask about blemishes on your transcripts) or interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghan Sharp Jurgaitis Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 You had just one and were asked to explain it? I accrued too many over the past 11 years. I'm very concerned Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceschlorff Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Yeah they wanted to know why I was unsuccessful the first time and what I did to improve the second time around....they want to see that you've grown and improved as a student....to ensure you're ready for pa school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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