Why Your GPA Matters

Let’s talk about a topic that everyone always avoids. Grade Point Average! Let’s talk about why your GPA matters. Now we all know that GPA isn’t everything. 

But if you're going into graduate school, if you're going into a doctorate program, understand that this is going to be a hard intensive three years of schooling that you're about to get into and you have to respect that. Like these classes aren’t your normal pre-req classes. It is way more intensive than that.

So if you're suffering with a pre-req class here by itself and another one there by itself and you're struggling to handle two at a time plus you're studying for your GRE, just understand that this is ALL preparation for PT school.

Like, they're not going to make this easy on you. They're going to make you earn this thing. They're gonna put you through the fire to make sure you know what you're doing and that you're treating your patients with the utmost quality care. They want to make sure you’re going to keep people safe and have the basic knowledge of making a patient feel better. You're going to be a doctor of physical therapy. They will make sure you earn that, so understand and respect that.

So why is there so much stigma around GPA? Why do programs care so much? Why do they set minimum requirements? PT programs want to make sure you can handle the rigor of PT school. It may not seem like it, but they just want what’s best for you. They don’t want you to drop out of their program, they don’t want you to fail and make their program look bad. But you have to realize that they are taking a risk on you by accepting you into their program. So, you want to make sure and they want to make sure that you can handle what you're about to go through. 

That's really a big reason why GPA matters and that's why it holds the weight that it does for applications. Think about the core science classes you have taken/are taking right now for pre-reqs. Think of all of those pre-reqs and smash them all into one semester. That’s what you’ll get every semester for 2-3 years in PT school. That’s the intensity and rigor of the programs. Talk to anyone that you know in their first year, second year of PT school right now and they'll tell you the same thing. 

Your GPA is a reflection of you. Now, let's just pause here for a second because this might take a lot of people back. Your GPA is a reflection of your work ethic. Your GPA is a reflection of your study habits, your discipline, your grit, your perseverance. It's a reflection of who you are. It's a reflection of how bad you want this. It's a reflection of how much you care about getting into PT school. And really.. it has not really been talked about in that way.

GPA is for sure not everything, but it does mean something. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions, and keep grinding!

Thank You For Your Attention!

As always, please feel free to Contact Us at contactpreptgrind.com and ask us any questions! We are here to serve YOU!

How We Serve You!

Did you know you are losing $75k-$100k in lost PT income every year you do not get accepted into PT School?

The Accepted System is the #1 way for to save that time and money! The Accepted System helps passionate Pre-PTs gain clarity, direction, and confidence when applying to PT school without wasting time or money.

This system includes over 75+ lessons, a private FB group of winning colleagues, scripts & downloads, 12+ hours of personal coaching and much more. We help you EVERY step of the way on your journey.

A proven system to get you into PT school without wasting time or money. We have everything you need to know in order to SET YOURSELF APART as a winning Pre-PT Student! Click here to learn our Accepted System Method! 

Not ready for the Accepted System yet? Let's Kickstart your application!

What's Inside the Kickstarter Mini Course?

15 video lessons to kickstart your application process! Cover the basic essentials to set yourself apart and make yourself stand out! Kickstart your application & Get Accepted!

We currently are editing PTCAS and supplemental essays for this application cycle! If you are interested in having your essay read and edited, email us at [email protected] and we will give you more information on this process!

Free Content!

Put your anxiety at EASE. Understand your next moves in your Pre-PT Grind and DOMINATE this application cycle! Check your worries at the door with this checklist and GET INTO PT SCHOOL this cycle! Click here to get your FREE checklist!

Are you interested in learning the Top 10 Things that will help you WIN as a Pre-PT and set yourself apart from other DPT school applicants? Click here for a FREE Cheat Sheet!

We also have a FREE E-book of the Top 10 Tips to get into Physical Therapy School! Click here for the FREE 10 tips!

Pre-PT Grind Podcast: Experience is the best teacher, preferably the experiences of others. A weekly audio experience to serve you on the go. Listen to the Pre-PT Grind Podcast on iTunes & Libsyn.

Pre-PT Grind Store!

Ready to ROCK OUT some awesome Pre-PT Grind Merch to all of your friends? Head over to the Pre-PT Grind store to pick up t-shirts, crewnecks, and sweatshirts! Click here to get access to the store!