What are my options after being dropped from a PT doctorate program that I've been in for a whole year? = (

Question

I've worked so hard to get A's, B's, & 2 C's this past year in an accelerated program at Azusa Pacific University. (Full workloads every semester including 2 very demanding neuro classes this term.) Out of 4 classes I failed 2 finals and they've given me the boot due to their "procedures" -I don't exactly know how to go about continuing my education but I would love to finish a doctorate program in another school if possible. Does anyone know what the steps are to go about doing this? (I'm hoping my credits transfer knowing how each school is different.) Would my application to a new school be rejected once they've realized that I've been dropped from another school's program or can I start thinking of a thesis, begin reviewing for practicals and pass various exams? What's best when inquiring about other schools; call or email? What are my chances, choices, and where do I go from here? Know of any good PT doctorate programs out there? I thankfully appreciate any assistance! Thank U!!!

Answer 1

I know this will be hard to hear and accept. However, the program you were enrolled in has evaluated your work and has found it unsatisfactory. You failed TWO final exams. Possibly you were in a good doctoral program and got weeded out because you do not have the skills necessary to succeed in that field at the highest level. So, continue working as you are or change careers. I am afraid "good" schools with "good" doctoral programs will, in fact, turn you down because you have already had your work deemed unacceptable. That you worked hard is just not good enough at that level. Your work needs to be of an extraordinarily high level to achieve a doctorate from a legitimate program. Good luck.

Chow!!

Answer 2

Asuza Pacific is not a very high rated school. According to their website, their average SAT score for undergrads is less than the national average. So, you are going to have a hard time convincing anyone that you can succeed at another school after failing out of APU.

It may be that the program you were in actually has high standards - in health careers the faculty have to be merciless in removing from the program anyone who doesnt measure up. Would you want to be treated by a health professional who failed important courses? Of course not.

And you wouldn't want to be treated by anyone who didnt have the highest possible ethical standards, so there is no way you can get into another program without disclosing that you were at APU and failed.

You are in a tough spot... maybe you should ask for an appointment with a faculty member at another school to see whether they could consider you. Or, you can go back to the faculty who supported you when you applied to APU and see if they have some suggestions.

Failing those courses was a really bad move.

Answer 3

This may sound harsh, but I'd say your chances of getting into another program are rather slim, if non-existent. If there were extenuating circumstances that led to your academic failure, then you might want to discuss them with the faculty of another school where you want to apply. That's probably your last hope. Assure them that it won't happen again. All you can do is try. But now might be a good time to consider other options besides a PT doctorate program. I am truly sorry for you, though. Maybe it was meant to be.