hme2020 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Hi everyone, I was wondering if I could get some help. I took my prereqs like 7 years ago in my undergrad at a junior college and later got my bachelor's in psychology. I am currently graduating with a double major in business. But I am quite bored and not interested. I have always wanted to be a PA but had some family things that stopped me. Now that we are good.... I don't know what to do. I didn't do so well in my early undergrad years for my prereqs. Should I retake them (they are all science related) or should I do a pre-pa bacc or pre-med? I currently work for a university that offers pre-med as an option. I'm just trying to road map everything. I have even found a prn ma position to apply for the pce hours. And it's in a hospital where I could possibly shadow as well. I'm just stuck with the prereqs or pre-pa.... Help? Guidance? Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 I've not seen an application advantage to taking an official post-BACC vs just taking courses. Also replacing a bad grade with a new attempt averages the two grades for CASPA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTATC Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 On 12/4/2020 at 3:53 AM, UGoLong said: Also replacing a bad grade with a new attempt averages the two grades for CASPA. This is true. So retaking those courses may not make a big change in your overall GPA. Keep in mind though that some schools calculate GPA specifically for your pre-reqs, where they may average the two or take the higher grade depending on the school. Either way the retake will make much more of a difference for your pre-req GPA. Retaking those old courses will also allow you to show improvement to adcoms and that you are ready for the rigors of PA school, plus it's good review, so it's definitely worth your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hme2020 Posted December 11, 2020 Author Share Posted December 11, 2020 Thank you! My prereqs are like 7 years old and from a junior college. This is where I am struggling, but I think with you guys I have helped me decide. I am going to retake them, but focus them in a second degree that is premed. This will allow me to have my prereqs and what i already have put all together in one degree. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.