Taking a year off a bad idea?

[kcl225]

I'm currently finishing up my sophomore year at Quinnipiac. My cumulative GPA is 2.8 science 2.3 (did horrible in Chem1&2) and about 800 HCE. I really wanted to apply to the PA program by the end of my junior year but I have alot to make up. Wondering how much of a difference it would be if I waited until my senior year to apply? I've heard many people say its difficult to get back into school mode after having time off.

 

thanks :)

[TarheelGirlx3]

Taking off a year (at least) will probably be your only option speaking realistically. And taking a year or 2 off won't hurt you. You are going to have to significantly raise your GPA in the meantime, and probably spend a year or 2 by taking science classes and continuing HCE.

[balsam88]

Don't waste your money on applying now when your stats aren't competitive. I had a 3.8 GPA and I still took a year off to get as much HCE as possible and make my application shine. It also helped me to save money for school..

[PM2016]

Don't waste your money on applying now when your stats aren't competitive. I had a 3.8 GPA and I still took a year off to get as much HCE as possible and make my application shine. It also helped me to save money for school..

couldn't agree more. i have a 3.7 and took a year off to gain hce, take the gre, and shadow physician assistants. i think you should focus on graduating with the highest gpa possible and take a year off to focus on every other aspect of your application. i think my sophomore year i had around a 3.2 and busted my a** to graduate with a 3.7

[PM2016]

disregard.