chowdhury.t Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I want to know do PA school look at how well you did in your science classes through out your college career, or just look at your final science gpa? For example if you werent consistant with the grades and got B's here and C's there, but ended real strong with some upper level science course on your final year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Yes, they will look at all of your grades. It is always a good idea to retake pre-reqs that you made less than a B in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kagildersleeve Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I have actually heard from a number of admissions people that they would rather have you take new upper level science courses (300-400 level) than re-take a class. Say, for example, you got a B- in gen bio I: better to take developmental biology or molecular biology for example and get an A than retake gen-bio and get an A. That way, you can demonstate your ability to excel in a more challenging, higher-level biology course that you have never taken before. PA schools are looking for candidates that can handle the rigor of their academic program the first time through. I will add that it is best to check with your specific program - some only calculate your grades from specific courses when considering your application (although MANY are happy to replace a intro bio class with an upper level one). This method worked for me, and was a LOT more enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deseablev Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I have actually heard from a number of admissions people that they would rather have you take new upper level science courses (300-400 level) than re-take a class. Say, for example, you got a B- in gen bio I: better to take developmental biology or molecular biology for example and get an A than retake gen-bio and get an A. That way, you can demonstate your ability to excel in a more challenging, higher-level biology course that you have never taken before. PA schools are looking for candidates that can handle the rigor of their academic program the first time through. I will add that it is best to check with your specific program - some only calculate your grades from specific courses when considering your application (although MANY are happy to replace a intro bio class with an upper level one). This method worked for me, and was a LOT more enjoyable. hmm that's actually good to know because that's what I did and then I became worried that I should retake those old intro classes I did poorly in. I have done well in my recent upper level courses. Just trying to figure out what else I should do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timon Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I think it depends on the program. For example, Western University of Health Sciences would rather have you retake Pretequisite courses because they honor grade replacements. Best thing to do is ask the school if they follow the caspa GPA or if they honor grade replacements. If they follow the CASPA GPA then I'd suggest taking upper level courses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorRRT Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Also consider many schools use prereq GPA as a weed out criteria, and chances are those upper level science courses would only count towards your c/sGPA and not your prereq GPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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