caroline2021 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) I am graduating this summer from undergrad at UCONN. I faced some personal issues during my sophomore year that caused me to take the spring semester off, and I probably jumped back into a full course load too soon because I struggled to get passing grades the returning semester and into the next year of school. Ultimately my GPA really suffered and I went from a 3.7 down below a 3. I am working to boost my gpa as much as possible before I graduate, but I know this will be the real cause of issue while applying to PA schools in the future. I have already accumulated over 1000 hours as a CNA in assisted living and hospital settings and I will have much more by the time I do apply. However, I know the real red flag of my application will be my horrible GPA. I am currently looking into applying to get a masters degree in biology or something in hope that it will show that I am capable of handling the rigor of PA school. If anyone has any suggestions on what major to apply to grad school, if this is even a beneficial idea, or anything to help I would greatly appreciate it. Edited January 2, 2021 by caroline2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANESMCR Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 You don’t necessarily need to go get a MSc. That also won’t erase your BSc Gpa. Why not just retake or continue taking prereq’s for another semester or two and get your Gpa >3? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroline2021 Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 On 1/2/2021 at 10:51 AM, ANESMCR said: You don’t necessarily need to go get a MSc. That also won’t erase your BSc Gpa. Why not just retake or continue taking prereq’s for another semester or two and get your Gpa >3? Many schools now accept graduate GPAs. That is why I was advised to apply to a masters program. However, in your opinion, would it look better then instead to retake those prereqs for a better grade that to have a masters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANESMCR Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, caroline2021 said: Many schools now accept graduate GPAs. That is why I was advised to apply to a masters program. However, in your opinion, would it look better then instead to retake those prereqs for a better grade that to have a masters. You could take either road and be fine. Depends on your goals. You have to weigh each option appropriately. What would a MSc in biomed/biology/etc do for you in regard to being a PA? Probably absolutely nothing. Would it open up opportunity to apply to med school or perhaps a nonclinical/lab occupation, sure. Would it serve in place of your undergrad Gpa? Absolutely. If you only plan on becoming a PA, I personally don’t see the benefit vs retaking classes and taking additional supplemental prereq’s. Edited January 7, 2021 by ANESMCR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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