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The most transparent I can possibly be with you guys. I didn't mention reasons for my low GPA in the video, and although it was due to a lack of academic focus and maturity, I wasn't out partying every night but I was building connections, skills, experiences, and relationships outside of the classroom through different oportunities that took up a lot of my time. I believe these are all qualities that helped me get accepted to PA school on my first try. I'm confident in my abilities as a student and know that when I do prioritize academics (like I did in post-bac/GRE), I have the potential to be a successful student.
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I graduated with a 2.99 cumulative GPA and a 2.5 science GPA. I then decided that I wanted to go to PA school after. I spent four years retaking courses, gained experience as a CNA and medical scribe, as well as volunteered in hospitals and with other community services. I applied last year and didn't get in, but I'm happy to say I'm going to PA school this year! Don't give up everyone!
Congratulations! True testament of hard work and never giving up. Love your story and wish you the best in PA school! Thanks for the comment :)
jshar27 thx 4 sharing bc James' GPA isn't that low it's workable. An actual low GPA is under a 3.o
Where did you retake courses? Did your scribe hours count towards HCE or direct patient hours? (I'm in a similar situation)
jshar27 omg, I am in that situation right now. But it's been 3 years since I've graduated college. I did take a few more science courses I needed but did not retake courses. Thinking I should now with your story! Where did you retake your classes? University or community...
I took courses mostly at a community college but also retook some at my undergraduate college too (but that was expensive.) my scribe hours counted as healthcare hours, not direct patient care since I'm not allowed to touch patients.
I got into medschool with a 3.21. GPA definitely isn't everything 👍🏾
That's amazing!! Yesss GPA is only one of many factors. Keep crushin' it in med school buddy :)
Yup, I got in with a 3.34.
Medical School, that is.
Hey Ryan, I am similar with my GPA where did you get into so that I may apply?
Yeah I think med school tends to be less pressed over cum GPAs than people think.
Dude you're amazing! It seems like you almost didn't make it, but I love the hustle because you balanced it all in the end and it worked, congrats man!
Thanks!
OmG! 😲...I love you for your transparency...you just don't know how much this video gives me life and hope! Thanks a mil
You're very welcome Darnesha! Stay positive! :)
Your GPA is fine, I graduated with a 2.73 GPA in biology from a college in Miami, FL and I was crying because my dream was to become a professor but, I got accepted into a great school in the UK for masters in biotechnology. I'm closer to a PhD than I ever expected.
i'm in the same boat and want to get some new experiences for my education by going out of the US, was applying/transitioning to the UK system challenging?
You seriously helped me out so much! Just seeing this is so uplifting. After graduating and not knowing what I want to do for last couple months, yet knowing I want to be in healthcare, this helps out so much! I'm going to need to take time to prepare for the GRE and build up hours like you did, but I'm giving myself a year to do so. Thank you, thank you, thank you! People like me appreciate this more than you could imagine, honestly! Thank you!
James K, thank you for this video. We all appreciate the honesty and how difficult it is to share something so personal like GPA and scores...but in doing so it provided me with hope! thank you and keep up the amazing work you are doing..
This is why I’m subscribing to your channel - you’re transparent and honest which really gives me a lot of hope. Thank you!!!
Aww thank you for the support!
Congratulations James!!! I'm also starting PA school this upcoming fall (August 28 to be exact). Like you, my cumulative GPA was a 3.2 with a 3.0 science GPA. A 320 was actually my GRE goal but ended up getting a 296. I took my GRE TWICE reason being, I had a severe bacteria respiratory infection during my test and did not take any antibiotics or any decongestants or Tylenol cold. I was not functioning at my most optimal capacity. I do however have over 2000 hours ER scribing hours and gained a lot of meaningful experience along the way. I did NOT know I wanted to be a PA until I started scribing and had my essay proof read by 5 PA students and PAs. I'm glad you're sharing you're experiences! I know a few people who do not want to apply due to the fear that their GPA is not good enough and that should not AT ALL stop anyone from applying. Guys, the worst thing you can do is NOT apply and not be able to find out whether you would've been accepted or not. To any of you preparing for your interviews, I recommend reading "How to Ace the Phycisian Assistant interview" and modifying the answers to your past experiences and what motivated you to become a PA and know the history of the profession (I got that question in my interview). greatest luck to you James!! You're gonna be great! And greatest luck to those in second year! ✌️✌️
That's awesome! Best of luck to you in PA school! It's a ride but you'll love it!
a 3.26 isnt even bad lmfao
Thanks Emma! I guess just comparing it to the ~3.5-3.6 GPA for accepted students, I considered it lower. It's definitely not the lowest of PA applicants who have gotten in :)
@@JamesKim Just a curious question, I found a school that the GPA for accepted students of PA is high than those of MD. I ask the PA program why it happen and no response from them.
Very encouraging, bro. I'm 29 and now pursuing PA school. Everything you said was spot on...looking forward to the journey. Thanks for sharing a part of yours.
Hey Dee Gregory! Appreciate your kind words. Wishing you the best my man. Keep up the good work and stay positive :)
Dee Gregory I’m 30 and decided I want to be a PA. I wish I started when I was younger. Good for you though!
Sel07 me too. I'm thinking of pursuing PA school too and I'm almost turning 30.
Love the transparency! 🙂
Thanks for the continuous support, means a lot!
This gave me a confidence boost. Thanks man!
Hey Jesse! That makes me happy, keep up the good work!
I just love how you discuss personal/debatable/information topics on your channel as I like listening to other people's insights. This channel is everything right now haha, keep up the good work!!
Thank you Luna! That means a lot to me! Let me know if you have any other questions! :)
love how informative, detail, and open about grades! mad props! new subscriber!
Thank you! :)
This video is amazing! I am a biology major (junior) undergrad. This semester has been brutal for me. I have questioned and doubted my capibilities and often times have felt inadequate. Currently a PT aide as well! People like you give me a lot of hope. Thank you for being so open.
Good luck Torie!
I have never been happier to hear someone have a low GPA😂With my GPA standing at a solid 3.0 with a year and a half of my undergrad to go, it was very comforting to hear that my chances of eventually getting into PA school are greater than 0% despite my low GPA, lol. Wishing you much success on your journey through PA school!
Thank you for sharing, James!
Hey Amanda! Finish undergrad strong and stay positive :) Thank you for the support!
omg!!!!! this was heaven sent!!!!!! Thank you for sharing. I am cheesin so hard right now 😄 ...my future is closer than I thought!
Aww you're very welcome! Best of luck and stay positive! :)
Oh my god thank you so much for this video. Literally going to blaze through your videos since I'm applying this upcoming cycle.
All the positive vibes to you !
Hey Jackie! Looks like we connected on IG already but again best of luck to you! :)
Man, I hope you are doing well in PA school. Your scores and age are similar to mine. I often feel like I will not be able to get in and then I watch this video and feel like I can still chase my dream.
Honestly, I am so glad I found your channel, this is really reassuring and inspiring! Thank you!!
Thats what I made this channel for! Best of luck!
Great video James! As a PA I can say that your humility and transparency are refreshing especially since there is a lot of ego in practicing medicine. Stay focused and get to the finish line... that's all that matters! Thanks for your insight!
Yes I can't wait to start and really commit myself to my studies :)
Thanks for sharing and being transparent! I so needed to this just took a Chem test and a little on the downside. This video helped me put things into perspective and courage to press on. Thanks a lot!
Stay positive and keep working hard Frances! You got this :)
Never feel shame. You are encouraging people to change the story of their life. Thanks for that 👏🏻
James im very happy you shared your GPA with us because i kinda was torchuring myself for not graduating with a high GPA to get into PT school. Your video definitely gave me hope to keep striving and not giving hope on myself. Thanks so much for sharing!
This gives me so much motivation to pursue PA school! Graduated with a public health degree and I’m thinking of going back to school. Thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks for taking the time to watch Tanny!
Thanks for the positivity my dude. I used to be so set on PT school but I realize I'm not a strong math student, so I accepted the nagging voices in my life to explore PA school and I appreciate everything they do in the world of medicine. So here I am beginning and about to go on the journey of a long 2-3 years as a 24 year old with my not so stellar cumulative 3.0 GPA. I'm pumped!
Does PT school use a lot of math? I dont think they do any complicated math but yes i felt the same about wanting to explore and treat patients as a whole. Best of luck, you're still young!
Literally was in the same boat as you with very similar stats. Thank you for this very positive video and message. This definitely would've provided me much motivation during my PA application process. Congrats on getting into PA school - it definitely paid off!
Thank you! :)
Thanks for sharing, James! One thing I've learned from PA school is that once you get in, the grades don't matter as much anymore. The focus is more on working together as a class to make sure everyone succeeds and (slowly but surely) gaining the confidence and skills to become a good clinician. There's no ego or competition in our class -- we're more like family! Plus, no matter what, we're all going to be PAs at the end of it. ;)
Yesssss it's all about collaboration once we are in PA school and I am very excited for the support system at my program. Have you been to Wilsonvillle at all? That is where I grew up :)
Nope, I haven't! Although I'm excited to explore more once it gets a bit warmer and we have a longer break. :) Anyways, you should definitely take advantage of this time before school starts to go traveling! I backpacked through Thailand and Japan and it was totally worth it.
3.26 is my cumulative. I know people who got an M.D. with 3.1 undergrads but had a near perfect mcat. It is about balance.
ALL about balance!
Thank you for this. And for all your other PA videos. You give me a lot of hope and inspire me to never give up and work hard. So thank you!!!
Thank you for your kind words Trisha :) stay positive!
Ahhhhh, GPA! This is what goes through my head as I applied to PA. Your videos are awesome and very positive. Keep that up, it will translate so well when you become a PA! Congrats! Now I will put your positive vibes into reapplying. :)
Hey Monica! Don't give up! Thank you so much for the support and kind words, it really means a lot :) Give me an email at jameskimlifestyle@gmail.com if you need any additional feedback with your application this upcoming cycle! Stay positive!
Love this!!! thank you for your honesty !
Of course Roy! Hope it helps you in your journey to medicine!
Thank you for making this video! I am getting ready to apply for PA this year and just hearing a little more reassurance like this makes me a bit more hopeful! I am a 23 turning 24 this year so I can definitely relate, thank you again!
Appreciate it Andy! Best of luck with applying this cycle! You got thiss!
Congrats for getting into PA school! and thank you for this video so much! You're very inspirational!
Thank you Fiona! Appreciate the support :)
I've never been so motivated in my life 😭😭😭 Truly inspired by this video and connected with many things you said on a personal level ❤🙏🏾 Thank you.
Ahhh! The ending got me tho! “B - positive” 😂👏👏
This was so inspiring. Thanks for sharing your personal story!!
Thanks for taking the time to listen Robin
This was music to my ears. Thanks man! I apply to 13 schools in April/May and your videos have been very helpful. Good luck at Touro!!!
You're very welcome! Wooo best of luck Daniel and thank you!
love it!!! Honesty is the best policy. Blessings on your journey
Thank you Miranda!
Damn the maturity and confidence is inspiring. Great video!
Appreciate it Roger! Thanks for the support and best of luck to you my man
Thanks james for sharing your gpa and experiences. I was really dwelled on my past beginning of college years and was little hesitant to apply for PA schools and thinking if I wasn’t good enough for it bc of low gpa compare to other pple. It’s great video!
Thank you! & best of luck!
Was looking for some motivation, and this definitely helped! Great video, thank you for sharing!
You've given me so much hope. I don't know if I want to be a PA or a Doc, but you've still given me so much hope. Thank you
I looooove your videos! They're so helpful, I'm majoring in biology and I'm feeling quite lost. Watching your videos are a huge motivation THANK YOU!!!!
Hey Nancy! You're very welcome! I'm glad they are helpful :) keep up the good work and stay positive!! you got thisss :)
Dude I love this !! This is awesome to hear and see.
Thank you for the support!
Thank you so much for posting this, it gives me great hope for applying to PA school. My GPA isn't looking very good but hopefully over the next few years I can make it decent! Subscribed :')
Thanks Sam! Best of luck to you :)
Absolutely boosted by confidence!! I’m a high school student.
Go crush it!
I found this video super helpful and motivational. There really is no timeline when it comes to academics. Here's to all of us trying to reach our goals 👐🏼👐🏼
So true! Everyone moves at their own pace :)
Omg you are such an INSPIRATION!! Please never stop being an amazing role model for all aspiring PA's or any other health care professions out there. Thank you for what you do and giving me a great insight of the field!! This video just proves how it's never too late to succeed in life, just as long as you love what you do and never give up. So brave of you dude to expose your gpa just to boost our confidence level 😂❤️ New sub :)
Donita Rose thank you so much for the support! That's my goal to inspire and help motivate individuals like you!
Thank you for this video! I don't want to give up on the possible route of becoming a PA because of my GPA, so I'll keep trying :)
You got this! Don't give up! :)
We have almost the exact same experiences, the same GPA and trends, and I'm currently waiting for my MCAT score. I don't know if I'm 100% set on medical school and I might need to do a post-bacc, so I'm considering taking some time to shadow a PA. Your videos are so helpful and I see a lot of myself in the sentiments you express.
Good luck with your journey :)
Really amazing.. appreciate your videos and transparency so much. God bless!! Wishing you so much success on your journey and after🙏🏽❤️
Thank you!
So inspirational ! I'm considering PA School for Fall 2019! You are awesome, keep up the great work! :)
Awesome! Best of luck to you Jazmine :)
hey ty for posting this!! really goes to show how gpa is important, but it isn't everything. so thanks for showing that there's still hope! hope you have a good last few months before you start pa school
You're welcome! Always nice to hear from you Jasmine :) Thank you and I hope everything is going well with you!
lol sorry mom and dad. Great video!
haha thanks Jenny :) btw congrats on the baby boy! I love the name ya'll chose too :)
Omg thank you for this video!!! I'm in the same boat. I have three more science classes to take but I'm scared I'm going to fail because my science gpa.. is not that great. So I also have to do well in all three classes. Glad I can relate to someone
You're very welcome! Just keep working hard and stay positive! Feel free to send me an email if you need help with anything!
Great video and motivating. I was feeling discouraged. Thank you for sharing!
Best of luck to you Alexandra :)
Truer words have not been spoken 😊 while I'm not pursuing a PA/med degree, I remember having a chat with my friend back in high school, when she didn't get into med school (in my country you go there straight out of school for 6 years). Half jokingly I told her she will be working for another 40+ years, so this one year, or even 3, won't matter in some time. She retook some exams and got in the next year. Another girl finished law and then went against everyone and decided to pursue medicine after that - didn't regret a thing. Another friend ditched med school midway through to be a part of the team who creates new medicine. He is now a doctor, but "just" with a PhD. And he loves what he does, they all do. Even if a lot of people told them they were crazy for dropping out midway through, close to the end or "wasting" time by not getting in immediately. What I see is determination and courage instead, because it takes balls not to settle. If you want it, go and work your butt off, stop making excuses. Not everything will happen the way we want to, sometimes it will be frustrating as well, but usually we are capable of more than we think. 😊
Love it! Persistence is key :)
Don't forget to be like my blood type "Be Positive!" 😂 Godspeed and continued success with all of your endeavors!
:] Thank you so much for this. I hope to acquire more of your positive personality! I've let my gpa define my capabilities and my career trajectory for a while, but content like yours has expanded my notion of what is possible
You're very welcome Monica :) It just takes little steps every day to be more positive - smiling more, treating others with kindness, and paying it forward. Go out and experience what you might be passionate about and let your heart and hard work lead you there! I'm rooting for you :)
Thanks for the motivation. I really needed to hear this because I have 3.2 Gpa and avg gre score and 300 HCE hrs and 200 PCE hours. I didn't get into any PA schools I've applied to last year, but I'm not giving up!! Tomorrow I have an interview for a Cna job and I'm hoping to get more hours. #notaquitter 😊
Yesss! Love your attitude! Stay positive and keep working hard! You got thissss :)
Hey, any update on pa school. Did you get in
dude love your honesty and so happy for you for all your success! new subby here!
Ahh thank you for the sub! Appreciate your support and hope this channel helps you out :)
Thanks for the transparency! It gives me so much hope!
You're welcome! Never give up on your dreams!
Wow! Your video came literally at the most perfect time for me. I was calculating my GPA how CASPA would calculate it, and I was feeling discouraged because of my GPA being lower too (compared to stats)! I appreciate the transparency, this motivated me a lot (going to be applying this year now (: )!
Focus on your strengths Laura! Glad the video was helpful, stay positive and do your thing! Rooting for you
U gave me motivation bro! Thank u, all the best, & hope I (& u) can excel in all we do iA!
Best of luck! Stay positive!
rewatching this again! thanks again for the motivation
This gave me a lot of hope considering I just took a killer ochem test today 😬
Ahhh I'm glad it gave you hope! Keep working hard little by little every day and you'll achieve your goals! :) stay positive!
Dude a 326 is high
I studied for that test like my career depended on it!
Joshua Washington I know I was like 😨. I thought he was going to say 2.5 or something. God bless him. Lol
My gpa is very much like yours but you killed the GRE! I have a very hard time explaining why I didn't do well during undergraduate but what I know for sure is that my gpa doesn't define me or my capabilities. I've gained thousands of patient care And health care hours. I hope I will get a chance
Thank you for this video! I feel super motivated ❤️
Thank you for this video! It really gives me hope for this upcoming cycle!
Good luck Rayena :)
James Kim thank you soooo much!!!
Thank you so much for your honesty and bravery! Most definitely gives hope!!!
Thanks for the support Kandy!
Thank you for posting this video. I feel like there is such a notorious stigma behind low GPA's. We all know that asking "what is your GPA?' is like asking "how much do you weigh?", you just do not ask that question lol. I am so happy you posted this video because those that are and were in you foot steps, like myself, can relate and its makes us feel hopeful. Thanks for being so open and sharing wih the public.
Hey Adriana! Thanks for the sweet words! Definitely had to build up some courage to post it but glad I did as well :) Keep being you and stay positive! :)
Thanks for this! I'm B Positive, too!!! PA school has been on my mind for years now. I'm lacking in the health care experience part... In my current job, I'm an intake specialist and work in a call center. We help patients get into addiction treatment for opioid use disorder. We complete assessments with them and give them information on our services, but it isn't the kind of hands- on care like a CNA or EMT would have that schools look for. I'm in Texas and our schools don't require a set number of these hours, but it's strongly recommended to have them to be more competitive. I guess at this point I can either volunteer or change my current job to something more direct. Struggling to figure it all right now, but hopefully I can turn everything around. You're awesome and best wishes!
PROUD OF YOU MAN
I love your videos! You talk very simple and clearly. I am sure your parents still proud of you. ;)
Thank you so much, I appreciate it :) My parents are the best support system I could ask for so I think I've made them pretty proud so far (I would like to think haha)
You are the man, appreciate you my braddah!!
Thank you Christian!
In the same boat as you! I got my first rejection today but I’m working to retake some classes!
3.2 gpa my reaction 🙄 try having a 2.5 now that's low
Keep your head up! I know my GPA isn't the lowest but compared to the rising average of 3.4-3.5 it is below average. Stay positive!
Roger I'm at 1.7 🙄😩🤦🏽♂️🤧
Ta'Neijah Mooty I was there my my first quarter of college, then I found another major I was more passionate about and raised my GPA
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bro I got the same gpa lol
This is so helpful I will have a cumulative of 3.08 gpa. Didn’t do so grade my first year of college back in 2012-2013. I didn’t choose PA until I was already a CMA but I have an overall of 9,000+ PCE. I hope I get a good score on my GRE to balance it out! Thanks for giving me some hope!
Thank you for sharing your stats! This makes me more confident as a future applicant! Can you please make a video about how you prepared for the GRE and how long you studied for the exam?
You're very welcome Sandy! Yes That is definitely on my list of videos to make and will be out in the next week or so! :)
Your videos are SO helpful! Thank you!
You're so welcome! Thanks for the support!
Thanks for the extra motivation!!
Appreciate the support!
True love for this video and the comments. I truly believe I can become a PA now. Thank you.
I love your honesty ❤️
Appreciate the support
Love this video, thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this, I have hope now !!!
Thanks for being an inspiration! This video motivated me a lot
You're very welcome Daniela! That's my main goal for this channel is to inspire and help motivate all of you :)
Hey.. James.. it takes time.. to show one public.. about your GPA! You got this!!!!!!! I admire you... I'm a nursing student! 😁 Good luck!
Thank you
James Kim no problem!!!!! 😊😊😊😊🤗!!!!! I get inspired by you!!!!!
So glad i found your page james kim!
So glad you did as well :)
Wow, great video! Thank you for sharing!!
You give me hope, Thank you!
this is all i needed to hear cuz i wanna go into PA school too, but u still did better than me, thank u!
Best of luck Alex! Stay positive :)
Thanks for sharing this. Much appreciated.
You're very welcome Stevo! Best of luck to you :)
You're an inspiration!!
You're an inspiration as well :)
thanks for posting! glad i stumbled on your page
Hey Saemi! You're very welcome :) I'm glad you stumbled on my page as well!
Thank you for sharing. Listening to this is encouraging.
Much appreciation for you're video!! All of you're videos actually. So happy I came across your channel at this point in my education. Have you started school yet? I'm looking forward seeing your first video on your first day as a PA student!
Thank you so much Marisol, that means a lot :) I am starting school this June! So about 4 months before I begin!
Experience outranks everything I graduated with a 3.83 but getting to know the current PA students in the program I recently got accepted to I felt that their prior experiences play a huge role in their success and I know I still need a lot of work to succeed in PA school. Grades are important but health care experience and shadowing go a long way.