renusandhu Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Hello all! I'd like to apply to PA schools, but still have to complete the science pre-requisites. I don't know if I should apply to a post bacc program or if I should just complete the pre-reqs at my local community college. A bit of background - I completed my BA in psychology and have a 2.9 GPA in the last 60 units, however I have a 2.46 as my cumulative. I also completed a vocational nursing program and have my license to work. I have taken some science courses that are needed for PA school but unfortunately failed them (this was before I completed my bachelors). I know I have a low GPA, but I am willing to do whatever it takes to raise my GPA and to get into PA school. I know this is something that I want to do and I'm passionate about it. I wasn't the smartest kid and didn't think my grades would have this much of an impact but what's done is done. Please give me advice as to whether I should do a post-bacc or should do the classes at a community college. My main goal is to get my GPA to a 3.0. I know that it isn't competitive, but if I can get a majority of A's in the science pre-reqs I know it'll look good on my application. Thank you all for taking the time to read & reply to this post! It is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlam0711 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 I am in a similar situation. I did not do a post bacc and retook courses at a community college. Retaking classes is cheaper than doing post bacc in my opinion. Post-bacc requires taking extra classes that is not required of the PA program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedIsLifePA Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/8/2020 at 7:32 PM, renusandhu said: Hello all! I'd like to apply to PA schools, but still have to complete the science pre-requisites. I don't know if I should apply to a post bacc program or if I should just complete the pre-reqs at my local community college. A bit of background - I completed my BA in psychology and have a 2.9 GPA in the last 60 units, however I have a 2.46 as my cumulative. I also completed a vocational nursing program and have my license to work. I have taken some science courses that are needed for PA school but unfortunately failed them (this was before I completed my bachelors). I know I have a low GPA, but I am willing to do whatever it takes to raise my GPA and to get into PA school. I know this is something that I want to do and I'm passionate about it. I wasn't the smartest kid and didn't think my grades would have this much of an impact but what's done is done. Please give me advice as to whether I should do a post-bacc or should do the classes at a community college. My main goal is to get my GPA to a 3.0. I know that it isn't competitive, but if I can get a majority of A's in the science pre-reqs I know it'll look good on my application. Thank you all for taking the time to read & reply to this post! It is much appreciated. Don't give up! I am in a similar situation. We just have to make sure the rest of our application is incredible. GRE, LORs, hours/stats,a nd personal statement. I'm currently taking my prereqs at a community college. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia5827 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I’m in the same boat too!! Don’t let your grades stop you, I’m taking prereqs too while working two jobs because I need to pay bills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedIsLifePA Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 13 hours ago, Patricia5827 said: I’m in the same boat too!! Don’t let your grades stop you, I’m taking prereqs too while working two jobs because I need to pay bills Same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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