KaiteKakes Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 What constitutes a low GPA? I'm starting to feel like anything <3.7 is low... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia5827 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I guess it depends on what schools you are looking at. Im 3.3 and I def consider that low lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuchiKopi Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) I mean if we are talking JUST gpa then I'd say below 3.7 is "low" because that's a pretty common average gpa for school admittance. I would really say 3.5 -3.7 is average. Good thing most PA schools look more into it then that. You can be "low" and still an above average applicant. Edited July 9, 2020 by Kirby219 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaw67PA Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 It definitely depends on the school, but I'd say anything under 3.5 is considered low. However, GPA isn't everything and a lot of schools will evaluate your app holistically. I applied this cycle with a cGPA of 3.21 and a sGPA of 3.31 and I have received 2 interview invites so far already. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuchiKopi Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jaw67PA said: It definitely depends on the school, but I'd say anything under 3.5 is considered low. However, GPA isn't everything and a lot of schools will evaluate your app holistically. I applied this cycle with a cGPA of 3.21 and a sGPA of 3.31 and I have received 2 interview invites so far already. Good job @Jaw67PA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaw67PA Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Just now, Kirby219 said: Good job @Jaw67PA Thanks! I've been surprised by this whole process. Tbh I'm just happy and grateful that schools are actually looking at my app and giving me a chance to prove myself further in an interview 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuchiKopi Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Just now, Jaw67PA said: Thanks! I've been surprised by this whole process. Tbh I'm just happy and grateful that schools are actually looking at my app and giving me a chance to prove myself further in an interview yeah, Me too! I have one so far and it's the only schools I've heard anything from so far lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiteKakes Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 Well I was hoping this would make me feel better... Haha. I have heard absolutely nothing so far. 1/2 my applications went out in June, 1/2 just about a week ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuchiKopi Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, KaiteKakes said: Well I was hoping this would make me feel better... Haha. I have heard absolutely nothing so far. 1/2 my applications went out in June, 1/2 just about a week ago. I applied may 4th so I was early! There is still time. The one school I heard from is quick every year with sending things out. Alot of schools are just starting to just go over apps. It's the second week of July and I wouldn't worry too much. Edited July 9, 2020 by Kirby219 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiteKakes Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 35 minutes ago, Kirby219 said: I applied may 4th so I was early! There is still time. The one school I heard from is quick every year with sending things out. Alot of schools are just starting to just go over apps. It's the second week of July and I wouldn't worry too much. Easier said than done... Haha. Trying not to look at the forums too much or I'll freak myself out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneG412 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I don't think a 3.7 is low I would also say anything below 3.5 is on the low side but that doesn't mean you can't gain acceptance! I think it depends on the school and other factors on your application! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggySRNA Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) 3.7 is actually above average at a number of schools. I would say 3.5-3.7 is average. Below 3.5 is considered low in my experience applying to PA school. You can definitely offset your worries by exceeding other areas. 2000+ paid PCE, 500+ volunteer/community service hours, 100+ shadowing hours, maybe a study abroad? That said, many PA schools look at the whole applicant once they pass the initial screening point. Good luck! Edited July 9, 2020 by Diggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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