You are not alone in your fear about grades. PA school is really competitive and GPA is one area where schools can clear the playing field a little, so to speak. That said, one of the best things about the profession is that it values communication skills and emotional intelligence as much as GPA. Your undergrad experience demonstrates a lot of tenacity, compassion, and ability to multitask well – all skills that are valued as a PA. Tell that story in your essays so the application committee can get a good sense of who you are as a person. In general, GPA needs to be at least 3.0 to be considered. If you are not quite there, reach out and we can connect you to a mentor who can help you problem solve around boosting that 3-digit number to where it needs to be.