outlaw Posted February 25, 2013 I am a PA school hopeful with a poor undergraduate academic history but an excellent graduate history. (B.A - 2.3) (M.S. - 3.5) (Ph.D. - 3.79) The problem I am running into is that the schools I am applying to do not count my Ph.D. work in the overall GPA and this puts me below the minimum threshold for GPA requirements. Is anyone aware of PA schools which calculate this coursework or who strongly consider recent history over distant history, i.e. (2-3 years ago vs. 15 years ago)?
cinntsp Posted February 26, 2013 Unless you're applying to non-CASPA schools, your GPA will be calculated the same across the board. From the CASPA FAQ: Q: Why don't my doctorate level courses factor into my Overall GPA? A: When PAEA and the CASPA Admissions Committee (which is made up of admissions officers from CASPA PA programs) decided to begin accepting doctorate level work as academic rather than professional for the 2013 cycle, this decision included keeping the doctorate GPA separate from the overall GPA. CASPA must abide by this decision.
Hemegroup Posted February 26, 2013 It would seem to be an unfair advantage, otherwise. Although, many people with prior Masters' enter in. It does seem a little narrow-minded of them, doesn't it. Still, the way they've worded it implies that the Doctorate GPA will still carry weight. I would suppose that designation lies with each individual program at this point. Your best bet would be to put the pedal to the metal when you can. I researched all (at that time) 137 programs before I applied, it took a few weeks. If I were in your shoes I would copy and paste the same email inquiry to all of them, rapid-fire. There's not going to be any central base that can give you the answers you need, start up a spreadsheet and go.
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