<p>So I'm a second semester Freshman at SUNY Geneseo, and my first semester GPA was only a 2.61. Due to a calc class this semester (which I would have dropped given I didnt need it to have the 12 credit minimum) it's looking like I'll have around a 2.8 this semester. I'm cinsidering transferring next semester to another SUNY school, but remain in the Bio major, hoping to get into PT school in the future. At the transfer school I would also be running cross country, and would hopefully be able to manage a better GPA. I heard that when you transfer your GPA doesnt, but that the PT schools would look at both my GPA here and there. I do a few hours every week of volunteering at the Athletic Training Center, plus help at some of the basketball and lacross games here though which may look good. I know that PT schools generally require a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, and I'm wondering what peoples thoughts are on if I should make the transfer or not, or if I'm missing any information on the subject.</p>
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<p>This doesn’t sound right…</p>
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<p>What makes you think you’ll be able to get a better GPA at a different school? The reason for your trouble is far more likely to have to do with something you control (study methods, etc) than with the school.</p>
<p>When you transfer, your old grades will follow you to the new school but will not be included in your GPA AT THE NEW SCHOOL ONLY. </p>
<p>However, when applying to PT programs your grades from all the schools you’ve attended will be considered in application. You’re required to submit transcripts from every college you’ve attended and your GPA will be computed using ALL your grades from ALL your schools.</p>
<p>What is it about transferring that makes you think you will do substantially better in how well you do in your coursework? </p>
<p>Unless there’s a reason why your particular school has a negative impact on your studies, transferring won’t automatically make you better student or give you better grades. </p>
<p>If there’s another reason to transfer–like needing a less expensive school or needing to be closer to home–it might make sense to transfer. But transferring in hopes that you’ll do better somewhere else just doesn’t make sense.</p>
<p>Be aware that although a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to apply to a PT program, the average GPA of students offered admission to the program will in all likelihood be quite a bit higher as PT admissions are very competitive.</p>