Low GPA Tips for Physical Therapy School Applicants!

Low GPA for Physical Therapy School and ready to call it quits? Here we show you non typical ways to help you fight that low GPA for physical therapy school. These are things that both of us did to get into the school of our choice! So Shearn and I go into some ways you can get around having a low GPA, this isn't a video on just classes you can take to boost it up. Let us know what you think!
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[@Alex-gu2ws]

Nice video. Getting to know people really works. I did this in order to get into grad school for something else. I didn't finish, but it was good practice! Now, I'm applying to physical therapy aide jobs to see how I like PT. If I like it, I will apply to PT schools.

[@MaryPhamxoxo]

LOVE THE INTRO AND TIPS!❤️😝

[@ShearnKunal]

HAHA THANK YOU MARYY!!

[@jenniferh189]

Wow, I feel so old. When I applied to (and was accepted by) USC 20 years ago, PT school was fairly easy to get into. I think I had a 3.5 overall and 3.3 science. Top school in the country. So much competition these days!

[@Jprager]

My preceptor said the exact same thing back then she was one of the last people to obtain the Masters degree in PT before it was abolished. Nowadays she says there’s way to much emphasis on money and extra BS.

[@habibadeyaa6689]

Oh great intro! ❤

[@SLuMberMoOn7]

Hey loved the video & loved the advice! You guys are awesome. Hey so what would you consider a low gpa in general for PT school?

[@ShearnKunal]

I think a low GPA would be anything lower than a 3.1-3.2, we only say that because your choice of school becomes very limited the lower your GPA!

[@vickie8548]

I'm curious as to where you guys attend PT school? My boyfriend just got accepted into PT school so I'm looking at all of your videos to try and get an understanding as to how I can help ease his stress. Thanks

[@ninoooogtorrew4848]

So happy I found this channel, I am currently a student at CSUSB majoring in Kinesiology Allied Health. My GPA is a 3.5 (chemistry is killing me) I thrive to become a PT. I was wondering what school you guys are attending? Because the majority of schools in CA have an average of 3.7 GPA acceptance.

[@ShearnKunal]

Hey Antonio!! Thank you so much for the support! We really appreciate it! hahha niceee I went to CSUSB for my undergrad and Kunal went to UCR for his. We are currently in the Loma Linda University right across the street! Yes, the GPA acceptance is pretty high but nothing grinding couldn't help☺️ Let us know any other questions you have!

[@ninoooogtorrew4848]

No way!!! Such a small world haha once you guys graduate I'll internship with you guys haha keep up the good work!! You truly helped me see " A typical day for a physical therapist " and inspired me to keep on grinding! I wish you both success!

[@momoneymopoetry845]

Woww 😳. I know ppl who go to Loma Linda and I’m in NJ. Are you guys Seventh Day Adventist by any chance?

[@carlmarc3877]

Wow effort will never betray you. Great quote

[@ShearnKunal]

Carl Marc Shearn lives by it!

[@danidean1218]

Hi guys! Thanks so much for sharing your tips and helping us all out with the mission or struggle for some of us! I have a low overall undergrad GPA but my pre req GPA is at a 3.8. I also went to masters for an assistantship and due to working full time while in masters I ended up with a 3.0. I took a year off to work in the fitness realm and now am applying to PT schools. In your honest opinion, is a masters and a better Pre requisite GPA and experience enough to compensate for my lower GPA and descent GRE scores? I know this is a loaded question but I could definitely use some advice!

[@delaseoul]

I think that working full-time and completing your masters with a 3.0 is an impressive accomplishment! With that being said, I do believe that it is enough to compensate for a lower cumulative GPA. When I re-applied to school, I focused on improving my pre-requisites and acquiring relevant experiences, which ultimately led me to getting into the school of my choice the second time around! Hope this helps

[@aracelipuente2326]

Hey guys love your video super helpful I wanted to know what community Colleges did you guys get into to boost that GPA?

[@ShearnKunal]

We didn't go to community college, Shearn and I both went to 4 year university straight from high school and suffered there lol

[@bladimirpuente.2444]

So i need to retake some classes and take some prerequisites classes to boost my gpa is there any online colleges or accredited community colleges you guys recommend that could be affordable and able to be transferred to a pt program thank you guys love your videos so muvh you guys gave me so much hope

[@Werdplay11]

I am one of those low GPA (3.0) students. I got creative by layering on the experience side of things. I work in a hands on injury management setting and interned at multiple different PT settings. Basically, experience, recommendations, and a killer GRE score overcompensate for my GPA.

[@Christian-wt7xw]

Werdplay11 hey I have a question. Do they count your gpa from all 4 of your college years or just the last one?

[@justincastillo5156]

But did you get in to PT school?

[@parajay2875]

Where do you go that you have to apply for pta?

[@annasmith4156]

Is it possible to get into pt school with a 2.85 lmao 😭😭😭

[@ichraquitoo9474]

which uni do you go to??

[@lingchen1142]

Hey guys, Thank you so much for these tips! I just subscribed your channel and look forward to watching more of your videos. Keep up the good work! I had a kind of lower GPA at undergrad. But I am in a master program now. How high my GPA foe master should be to be more competitive? Thanks a lot!

[@ShearnKunal]

shoot for as high as you can make it! I think 3.5 and above and you should have no problem! HOWEVER, definitely possible with a slightly lower GPA!

[@lingchen1142]

Thanks! That makes me feel better. lol

[@bradence_27]

you guys make me laugh lol

[@xiaolintraditional90]

I already have my bachelor's and am going back to retake some classes for prereqs. Are schools looking for a high undergraduate GPA or just a cumulative GPA of all college level classes?

[@miguelr1530]

What are good colleges to look into to do undergrad and also pt school ?

[@stefaniehernandez-mendez1044]

What is considered a low GPA for PT school? I will be applying to schools this summer and I am close to a 3.5 gpa. I have to take the GRE this summer, but I am not the best standardized test taker.

[@TheAlvaro46]

How did y'all pay for school? 😅

[@esmeraldasalazar4394]

How did you study for the GRE Test?

[@ExpandExcelPTCH]

Love your vlogs! When do you guys graduate? I just launched my channel, and I would love to collaborate in a KZbin Live Event in the future.

[@TheZachHack]

Do you mind me asking what your GPAs were?

[@justincastillo5156]

Zachary Hackbarth they won’t mention it because their GPAs were probably not low.

[@simranjitkaur1380]

Hey guyzz I love ur videos I need your help as I've completed 1 year of PT in India and I'm shifting to Usa with my family can I get admission in 2nd year(I've got more than 70% in 1st year) please reply.Thankyou

[@StevieT2411]

I have a 3.5 gpa but my GRE score is low. Any tips?

[@JhennyBerry]

1. You have low GPA? Welll... what is your definition of “low”..??? 😅 2. Yeah, I go by that motto too.. “It’s not about what you know, but who you know.” 😁 3. One of the reasons why I applied at this school, no GRE required... 😅

[@andreacervantes1367]

Would taking pre reqs at a community college be a disadvantage to an application? Or does it really not matter where you take the required classes?

[@pamelag3879]

Andrea Cervantes I do not believe it matters as long as you properly fulfill the school’s pre requisites.

[@TIMMIAY]

Hey guys I have an overall GPA of 2.5. I have probably over 160 credits because I switched around majors so much. Is there any way I can become a DPT eventually? What would be the fist steps? I don't want to waste money retaking classes for over 4 years. Would getting a PTA and working in that area then retaking classes a better solution? Or should I just give up and pursue something else?

[@ShearnKunal]

TIMMIAY Yes! There’s always a way to become a DPT if you put in the time and effort to it. Your first step would be talking to the advisor of the school you’re trying to apply to and ask them what are the classes you’ll need to take/retake. If they’re not as helpful then ask your school’s advisor the same question, they should be able to help but preferably the school you’re trying to get into. Then go from there. Being a PTA is a great route if you really want to get some hands on right away and see how physical therapy is like but if your goal is DPT then you should pursue it right away. You could also look into a PTaide jobs where you won’t need much schooling but thats to rack up your obbservation hours that you’ll need to complete eventually. Don’t limit yourself cuz there are so many possibilities out there! Hope this helps:)

[@arielecheverria975]

What Pre-req gpa should we have for PT School and does it actually define whether we get into PT school or not? If that is the case it kind of discredits the hard work put into other(sometimes pointless) classes.

[@ShearnKunal]

Ariel Echeverria great question Ariel! Yeah so unfortunately pre-reqs gpa does matter but they also look at your gpa as two parts. Your science classes (biology, chemistry etc) and your non science classes(english, history etc) so all your classes do matter but depends on the school you’re applying to it can vary what classes they count or don’t count. The best way is to talk to their advisors:)

[@arielecheverria975]

@@ShearnKunal Thank you! One more question what editing software do you use for your videos?

[@ymict10]

is the cumulative GPA based off of the GPA from the prereq courses or from a bachelors cumulative gpa?

[@ShearnKunal]

Michelle Jones hey! So they look at your prereq courses if you’re trying to head into a program that doesn’t require a bachelors but they’ll look at your bachelors cumulative gpa if you’re applying with a BS. It kinda depends on what school you apply to:) hope this helps!

[@JoshGuzmanbkob]

Where can I get PT observation hours? Do I just walk into a clinic and ask? Lol

[@brandond.7228]

You can do that. I drove to a couple of clinics in my area and asked if they are willing to accept students for observation hours. It worked for me. You can also email physical therapists and ask, but I feel like going to clinic will give a quick response.

[@joshuacortez4688]

hey guys its been awhile. My main question is when are you suppose to take the GRE and when are you suppose to apply for a school?

[@leosaporta9802]

Is 3.41 a low gpa for applying to PT school?

[@squatme15]

Leo Saporta no but it’s below average also is that you cumulative or pre req gpa

[@grayoverton5145]

“Use this information and shove it in PTCAS”*^

[@lilliaamor5919]

What would be the easiest undergrad? Thanks for the video

[@ShearnKunal]

hmm, don't really have an answer to this because there isn't a correct answer. It would definitely depend on what your interests are and what you are good at. One person may struggle with being a bio major whereas another may find it easy because of their strengths. If you are looking for easy major, major in wherever your strength lies!

[@seeenj]

Hello just stumbled upon this video. And I am currently attempting to raise my GPA to get into PT school. Is it true that the only way to be competitive is to have a 3.4-3.5 to get into school? I've called and asked some schools and they've told me they've taken students with GPA's around a 3.0. That kind of crushed my hopes hearing that I'd need a 3.5 to get in =|

[@ShearnKunal]

seeenj getting accepted with a 3.0 is definitely doable, our purpose was to say that if you have a low gpa you just have to get creative with how you go about doing things. Don’t be discouraged! It is most definitely possible! 😊 feel free to get in touch with us if you need anything! 😃

[@parajay2875]

I'm lost. Where is this gpa coming from. Are you trying to get into doctoral pt or a 4 year degree?

[@ClydeErwinBarretto]

Heads up that it is also dependent on the schools. NYC for example have various schools with "minumum" suggested to have before applying.

[@danieltang7377]

They already got into their DPT school. That GPA is from your undergrad

[@cluelessgamer1470]

Hello guys ... I wanna do dpt .... I'm still pursuing my bpt degree... Scored around 63% in first year... What are my chances of getting admission in dpt?

[@Shane-iu6iz]

So 3.0 is low?

[@karthik_silkroads]

apparently...

[@norman9052]

Not really, it’s considered a bit above average but you should shoot for higher most definitely

[@fionahorvat1333]

For PT school yes most schools want 3.5 or higher

[@jameshunter6742]

what did yall get yall bachelors in?

[@ShearnKunal]

Hunter Storm I got mine in Kine and Kunal got his in Bio! Having a science background does help in PT school but as long as you finish up your pre reqs, you’re fine:)

[@jameshunter6742]

thanks for the reply..are yall working while in Physical therapy school?

[@jameshunter6742]

im trying to find a degree that has a good job security after i finish my undergraduate. so i can work and go to PT school. I know of a lot of people with kine and bio degrees still looking for a job.

[@ShearnKunal]

Hunter Storm Kunal TAs for anatomy just once a week but that’s about it. Difficult to maintain a good balance between a job and school BUT DEFINITELY NOT IMPOSSIBLE. Best advice would be to get a job at the school somewhere because they’ll understand the life of a student and work with your schedule. Time management and you’ll be set bro 🤙🏾 And yea it’s kind of difficult to get a job with a kine or bio unless you look into teaching high school or middle school. Otherwise it’s best to use that degree to get into a program with more speciality. Got any more questions, let us know man

[@ShearnKunal]

Hunter Storm we don’t actually have jobs cuz PT is a job in itself! It’s pretty hard to work while going to PT school just because the school load is really heavy. But, we do have classmates that work outside in the busy schedule which till today we still can’t fathom. Other students just find jobs in school that are easy to cope. If you’re trying to work while going into pt school we would highly suggest working at or even volunteering at a PT clinic so that you’ll have one foot in the door!