doakdoc Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 So I'm going to be entering my senior of college soon and unfortunately bit off a lot more than I can handle with school, work and other activities. My current major is Applied economics but after taking a variety of classes within the major I have decided I see it more as a hobby and have lost any interest in it. Fortunately, however, I am not new to the health care field. I have worked at two hospitals as a patient transporter and currently work at a pharmacy as a technician. I am more or less looking for advice/guidance. My GPA has completely tanked to about a 2.3-2.4, I have no interest in my major and have 9 more credit hours for my undergrad degree (not to graduate). On the flip-side, I am just starting my pre-regs for PA school this semester so I guess I could technically look at it as if I have a clean slate. I haven't taken any science courses so I have no specific science GPA as of yet, but I'am still worried that my GPA will really hold me back. I am also trying to find a PA to shadow part time or even get a ER tech/PCA job back at the local hospital. I know I still have a long rode ahead of me but I'm ready to overcome the challenges and face them head on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timon Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 You got some work to do.. but you can do it. It'll just take some time, patience and planning. Read this: http://www.physicianassistantforum.com/forums/showthread.php/37214-I-did-it-you-can-too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doakdoc Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks for the advice, definitely appreciate it. I feel like I am in the same boat you were in a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashleyg037 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 timon: For a person with a low gpa, would you recommend pursuing a masters or just continue taking science courses?? I have a 3.1 overall and science gpa. I have retaken all but one of the pre-reqs and I don't know what I should do next. I don't think I'm ready to reapply to PA, but I'm not sure what my next step should be...more classes or a masters degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timon Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Kind of hard to say without seeing the whole picture. What does you application look like today vs when you applied last? How far did you get last time you applied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashleyg037 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 This current cycle I wasn't granted any interviews. I was told my GPA wasn't up to par. In the the past few months since receiving my rejections, I have taken 2 classes and gained a few hundred more HCE. I'm currently taking 3 classes that will be finished in May. My application hasn't changed too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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