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I’m a senior/pre-PA student and I’m trying to make a decision during my school’s add/drop period, so I’d really appreciate some outside opinions.

My current GPA is a 3.88, and my original goal was to get it to a 3.90 by graduation so I could graduate Summa Cum Laude. It’s realistically possible, but I would basically need to get A’s in all of my remaining A-F classes. I have 4 rigorous classes where I’ll need to study for exams and maintain strong grades, and while I’ve definitely handled difficult semesters before, the idea of realistically guarantee all A’s is scary.

My other option is to change one 3-credit class to S/U. It would still count toward my degree as long as I pass, but it wouldn’t affect (help or hurt) my GPA. If I do that, I’d also drop a 1-credit class that I was planning to take mainly as a GPA booster.

The obvious downside is that I’d give up my chance at a 3.90 and graduate Magna instead of Summa.

But I’m also thinking about the fact that this is my senior year. I’ve worked really hard to get to this point, and part of me wants to actually enjoy my last year of college instead of spending the entire year stressing over every exam and whether I’m getting an A. I still want to work hard and finish strong, but I don’t want to look back and feel like I spent my entire senior year miserable just to gain 0.02 on my GPA.

I’m also thinking about this specifically from a PA school admissions perspective. I know a high GPA is important, but I also need to balance clinical hours, shadowing, work, applications, etc. I’m wondering if there is actually any meaningful difference between a 3.88 and a 3.90 for PA admissions, or if I’m putting a lot of pressure on myself for a distinction that won’t make much of a difference.
I think my biggest concern is regret. If I choose S/U, I might always wonder if I could have gotten the 3.90. But if I keep everything A-F and end up with a B or two, I could end up making my senior year significantly harder without even reaching the 3.90 anyway.

If you were in my position, would you:

1. Keep everything A-F and give yourself a shot at the 3.90/Summa, knowing you’d have to work really hard for it?

2.Take the S/U option, keep the 3.88-ish GPA, and have a more manageable senior year where I can actually enjoy my last year of college?

I’m not trying to take the easy way out. I just want to make the decision that makes the most sense for my PA goals while also allowing me to actually enjoy my last year of undergrad.

Question about selling a ticket on StubHub

I recently bought a different ticket for an upcoming concert, so now I’m trying to sell the ticket I originally had.
I listed it on StubHub and it sold. I used StubHub’s pre-loaded Ticketmaster transfer and followed all of the instructions exactly. On StubHub, the order now says “Completed order” and “Transfer complete,” but on Ticketmaster the transfer still says “Pending” because the buyer hasn’t accepted it yet.

I called StubHub and they told me that I’ve done everything required on my end and that if the buyer doesn’t accept the transfer, that would be the buyer’s issue and I shouldn’t be held responsible.

I’m just nervous because I’ve heard sellers can get charged if a buyer says they never received/verified their ticket.
Has anyone had a buyer leave a Ticketmaster transfer pending after you completed the StubHub transfer? Did StubHub still pay you normally, or did you have any issues? Just trying to calm my nerves here lol.

UPDATE: Buyer accepted and transfer is now complete.

hello !! i was one off from being the last to get the pink hoodie 🥲 i’m really sad and was wondering if anyone has an extra to spare by any chance? Any size above a M would be awesome i’d be so so grateful.

I’m going to see Olivia Dean at State Farm Arena and I’m going solo. I’m trying to decide whether I should wait until the box office opens to see if they release any floor seats at face value, or just bite the bullet and take a floor seat that’s currently available for about $940 after fees.

I know $940 is A LOT 😭, but I’d basically be paying around $300 more out of pocket than what I’ve already spent, so I’m trying to decide if the certainty is worth it.

My biggest fear with waiting is that they don’t have any floor seats available at the box office and I end up wishing I had just taken the $940 seat while it was there. But I’d also hate to spend that much and then find out the box office had floor seats for like $150–$200.

For anyone who has gone to a show at State Farm Arena: how realistic is it to get floor seats at the box office on the day of the show? Do they actually release production holds/extra seats, or is that more of a rare lucky situation?

What would you do in my position?

For those who bought tickets on Gametime, StubHub, or SeatGeek. When did you receive the ticket transfer or ticket in general?

Have one. I was able to find a better seat so trying to get rid of mine now. We can do PayPal G&S for peace of mind. This post is very vague because don't want it to get flagged but I can provide proof.

I know box office opens an hour before the doors open but I'm not sure how many people camp out or wait. What time or how early in advance is the best time to wait to see if tickets are being sold for a show where doors open at 7:00.

I know box office opens an hour before the doors open but I'm not sure how many people camp out or wait. What time or how early in advance is the best time to wait to see if tickets are being sold for a show where doors open at 7:00.

Need thoughts on whether I should retake the GRE on the 17th to give myself more options to apply to. I've only applied to those that don't require it but since I made a 289, it's not competitive and feel like I shouldn't submit it. My concern is tho is that it would be too late at the point when submitting applications if I do get a better score. What should I do?

Looking for Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach 9th Edition
eText: ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-5106-6
Print: ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-5105-9

Looking for Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach 9th Edition
eText: ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-5106-6
Print: ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-5105-9

Hey everyone.

Theres a certain school im wanting to apply to that opens July 1 which at that point i would have everything ready to go. If i were to submit my application as early as possible, the week applications open i would have 900 PCE hours however if i waited till the end of July I would have 1000 PCE hours. i just worry if me waiting towards the end of July would be too long or not as i really want to have a good chance for this school since its the one i really have my eye on. What should i do?

Note to add: i take my GRE June 24th so im hoping if it took the maximum amount of days to submit which i believe is 10 i would still be within the first week that applications are open.

Hi everyone, I’m working on my CASPA application and I’m a little unsure how to categorize one of my experiences.

I took a university course where I worked one-on-one with a school-age client with disabilities (including intellectual disability and physical impairments). As part of the course, I created individualized lesson and exercise plans based on assessments, focusing on balance, strength, walking endurance, and motor skills. Each session involved modifying activities based on the client’s physical and emotional needs, and we also worked on behavioral strategies like attention and following directions. Over the semester, I tracked progress and adjusted the plan as needed.

I’m not sure whether this should go under PCE, or something else like Extracurricular/Other Healthcare Experience since it was course-based. I know its not teaching experience since i recieved school credit for it and it is a part of my degree.

Would appreciate any guidance.

Hey everyone,

I wanted some thoughts on who to ask for a PA letter of recommendation. I have 2 PAs in mind and I’m considering both.

The first PA has basically been a mentor to me throughout undergrad, even though I never formally shadowed her. When I was a freshman, she was just starting PA school, and now I’m about to be a senior and she’s been working as a PA for about a year. She’s been there through my whole journey and has seen how long I’ve been planning and working toward this career.

The second PA is someone I shadowed in GI, but only twice since I don’t have many shadowing hours yet. Even in that short time, she gave me a lot of insight into the daily life and responsibilities of a PA, and I learned a lot from her.

Which one do you think would make the stronger recommendation?

Would precalculus count as a equivalence advanced mathematics? MATH 1113

Hey everyone. Needed some opinions. I'm planning on applying in July to one GA school but in the situation I were to get accepted. I would have little to no break. I'm set to graduate on May 7th 2027 and would start PA school like a week or two right after. Would this be a bad idea? Another school I plan to apply to would start in June which would give me personally enough time. I just would like to know before applying for the GRE and spending all that time and money just not to go to school #1 because of the start date.
My main concern is whether I'd be burn out if I were to start 2 weeks after graduation.

I’m applying to PA school soon and was wondering if anyone else struggled with deciding between staying in-state vs going out-of-state. I’m a Georgia resident, and part of me really wants to get out, experience somewhere new, and go to school in a surrounding state.

But every time I look at tuition and total cost of attendance, I start second guessing myself. Some of these out-of-state programs are SO expensive compared to staying in Georgia.

I know at the end of the day a PA degree is a PA degree, but I can’t help thinking about lifestyle, opportunities, networking, and just wanting a change of environment for a few years. At the same time, I also don’t want to drown in unnecessary debt if it’s not worth it.

For those who chose out-of-state programs: do you regret the extra cost? Or was the experience worth it for you personally/professionally?

Would love to hear how other people weighed this decision.