How to GET INTO PA SCHOOL with a LOW GPA

0:00 intro
0:47 you CAN do it
1:35 grades DO matter
4:00 history of the PA profession
4:40 PA school applicants are younger now
5:55 make a PERSONAL connection with admissions
7:20 pre-medical post-bacc
11:15 designing your own post-bacc pre-med curriculum
13:35 master's of science
15:45 other medical field bachelor's like BSN, respiratory therapy, etc.
17:00 summary and outro

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My name is Boris, I'm a Board-Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)

This channel is all about living a happy, healthy life. I also make videos about getting into PA school, improving your CASPA application, and study skills!

***Disclaimer: I am not a PA School admissions professional. The advice I provide in my YouTube videos and any advice or feedback I provide during consulting sessions is for informational purposes only and is based on my own knowledge, experience, personal research, and success as a PA School applicant and student. I do not provide medical advice online. Nothing I say, write, or reference in my YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook posts is medical advice and any viewer that uses the information I provide does so at their own risk and assumes all risk with taking these actions. All of my content is for entertainment purposes only. All views expressed through email, in phone and video consulting sessions, on my YouTube channel, and in my Instagram and Facebook posts are my own and may not reflect the views or opinions of my school, employer, or anyone else.***

[BorisThePA]

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[Josephamac]

I was accepted with a 2.56 GPA. Thanks to videos like yours that gave me a boost when I was feeling hopeless. Thank you! To everyone else with a low GPA, YOU GOT THIS! I’m rooting for you

[johnguillen]

I have a low GPA (2.74) all I wanted to do is just get my BS and move on to the next level of education. In the end, I realized that it was wrong for me not to focus on these classes that pretty much had no baring for PA school. It's too late for me because I'm in my last semester of my BS in Biology and now my goal is to finish and focus on doing really great on the GRE. I'm hoping that my years of experience (15yrs) as a Paramedic in the emergency department, being a minority, and being 52 yrs old would put me on the radar for admission. I surely hope so.

[moeshamertilus]

What if you gpa is too low for post bac or masters?

[taylorskyblue]

This video is gold!! Thank you for posting this! I've been trying to improve my GPA for 10 years. I'm serious. I graduated college in 2011. It's been a very long time, my GPA won't budge much, and I'm so broke, I even went to nursing school. I am giving nursing school a break right now. I'll try your advice! Thank you so much!

[sensasian]

Hello.
I’m in my last semester of BS. I thought strongly of going to PA school, but with my GPA below 3.00, I know I can’t make the cut even if I get straight A’s this upcoming Spring semester.

What are your recommendations for post graduation plans if I still desire to pursue a PA career? What other professions should I consider?

[BasicallyBosco]

Thank youuu!!! Im glad im following these tips to get in.

[knov]

Would you also recommend retaking some science courses you didn't do so well in? (granted the person already has a bachelor's degree)

[phammaitrinh]

Do you have any suggestion for HAND On PATIENT hour? Do you think I should take Medical assistance to achieve HAND on Patient hours?

[rummiiis]

Can I get help from you? I am in a really bad place … in terms of gpa and everything … I don’t have much time to fix it because I have taken too many courses …

[darrenroberts]

Hey, love your channel it’s vey informative and encouraging.. I’m thinking of Getting to Master in Radiology Managemment..I’ve many years of medical experience but dream is get into PA program. I have two problems my Gpa is not that high and I’m in my 55 …I worked for Kaiser Permanente for 25 years.. As an EmT, Lab assistant and Rad tech, in LA and SD area..Do you think getting Master Degree help me to get in ?? Or what is ur advice?

[justinabenson]

Another Question is If I already have an associate's degree from a community college before transferring to a 4-year university and graduate with my bachelor's can I still go back to a community college to get my PA prerequisites done at a community college still? I would gladly appreciate a response from you. Thanks a lot

[ronniea.]

Hello, Thank you for the video. My son in his senior year BS Microbiology decided that he want to be a PA. his final GPA 3.1 - Ochem killed his GPA with C, C- all the rest were A and B's.
He now completing pre req Anatomy in a C.C. Are there any courses he can take to boost up his grade? He has 1600 hours paid as a Red Cross phlebotomist (he is certified) and volunteering.
What else can he do? he is also looking to shadow a PA - if you have any insight on how that will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance

[RohanKumar-zztc]

How long would you say it would take for programs to reply back after the interview process? Had my first interview a week ago, and I’m growing quite impatient lol

[greenkara]

What kind of questions would you ask the admissions department?

[jhanelventurina]

Is there a post-bac GPA when you complete the program?

[aneekarahman]

I am a community college student at the moment, I want to become a PA
Do you think going to a clinical research program for 3-5 week and work as a clinical research for sometime can help me in becoming a Physician Assistant.

[clarkk]

Is it at all possible to get accepted with an expunged misdemeanor?

[labowes]

Hi Boris! Wondering if these post-bacc suggestions (taking a heavy course load/more than 2 courses at a time) applies to complete career changers? I'm not sure I can work 50 hours a week AND take 3 courses (mostly due to scheduling)?

Would it be best just to save up money, quit my job, and take a heavier course load?

[chinonsoibe]

I only have one more year of undergrad, and it’s my fifth year since I finally decided I wanted to be a PA my junior year. My cummualitive is around 3.2 and I haven’t done my science but I’m guessing it’s around that, I’ve been told if I took the science classes I have left for my major and it increases it to the most 3.4 gpa, it isn’t competitive enough, should I retake classes or what?