DRodriguez611 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Also, when did you apply? when did you interview? and what were your GPAs? Congrats! however today at my interview they said acceptances/alternates/no acceptances will be given out at the end of march/april and not anytime before. i was wondering if you applied very early on in the process which is why you were given such an early acceptance, just so i wasnt mistaken by what was said today =) I just received my acceptance email two days ago! Little bit of my background: Current undergraduate of Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY (earning my Bachelor's Degree in May) Science GPA 3.55, Overall GPA 3.66 HCE: ~3000hrs as an Emergency Department Medical Scribe (while an Undergraduate) I submitted my CASPA application very late in the cycle at the end of September. I interviewed at Western University on February 5th about two weeks ago. I really liked the MMI format as you get to meet a lot of the faculty you'll be interacting with over the next two years, as well as some of the current students. Also, if you feel like you didn't do as well as you would've liked in one room, it's much easier to shake it off and move on to the next. Considering all the horror stories we all hear about PA Program interviews, I must say that out of all the interviews I went to I didn't experience anything of the sort (5 total). At WesternU they really make a conscientious effort to make you feel comfortable, and it truly seems that they simply want to see how you are as a person and understand what kind of experiences you had in your life that led you to this point. For anyone that still has an interview coming up, I encourage you to sit down with someone (such as a faculty member or coworker that you don't know too well) and have them ask you some questions about your life (not just PA Program related questions). Getting feedback on some distracting habits (wringing of hands, touching your hair, etc.) and poor delivery of an answer (saying 'um' too much, not answering the question asked, etc.) can really help you improve how you come off to the real interviewers. Lastly, for those of you that already interviewed and are waiting on a reply, the power of positive thinking is truly an amazing thing! The game is definitely not up, and it won't be until the first day of clases, because even at that point they can accept people on the waiting list! If being a PA is your dream, and you have the drive to work your rear end off for it, all of the interviewers will see that fire, and that's the kind of student they want in their program! By accepting a student they are making an investment in them that they will go through the program with a fire in their gut, and be an outstanding PA and representative of the program. I believe in all of you, don't give up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgpa Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 they stated at my interview day that a FEW acceptances will go out early, but the vast majority end of March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgpa Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 it is also my understanding, that once you get the interview, that we are all on a level playing field. Grades, hours, etc etc become obsolete and your performance during the interview paramount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belladinotte Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Only about 10% of the acceptances are offered before the bulk in March, so no need to fret! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenna3456 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hi Guys, My name is Jenna and I am a current first year...wanted to congrats those who received invite! If you haven't hang tight, I believe most of them come after the last interview date. Let me know if you guys have any questions, Jenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggozno Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Hi everyone! I interviewed on Feb. 24th and all the faculty and students were really nice. I felt like there was one station I did not do my best in but hopefully that doesn't take away from the other 3 stations I felt like I did really well in. I definitely liked the MMI format because you can move onto the next station and start over in case you feel like you didn't do well. Good luck to everyone who has interviews coming up, you'll do great! I'm so anxious to hear back already! Also, I thought I head them say that they would be sending out evaluation forms regarding the interviews but I haven't received anything yet. Did anyone of you receive emails after your interviews for evaluations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgpa Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I got an evaluation in my email the afternoon of my interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddygirl Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hi everyone! I interviewed on Feb. 24th and all the faculty and students were really nice. I felt like there was one station I did not do my best in but hopefully that doesn't take away from the other 3 stations I felt like I did really well in. I definitely liked the MMI format because you can move onto the next station and start over in case you feel like you didn't do well. Good luck to everyone who has interviews coming up, you'll do great! I'm so anxious to hear back already! Also, I thought I head them say that they would be sending out evaluation forms regarding the interviews but I haven't received anything yet. Did anyone of you receive emails after your interviews for evaluations? I also felt like I did not do my best in one of the stations. We are not the only ones! I heard other students say the same thing as they were walking out. This is why I like to believe that it may not count as much as the other 3 stations. I bet the 10% who got quick acceptances were the ones who did answer that one well haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxieDarling Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I had one interview I walked out of thinking I bombed. Don't let one bad interview get you down, that is what the other interviews were for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faPA35 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddygirl Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Looks like the "mid March" to hear back from became "end of March" according to their Facebook post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhwin28 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Looks like the "mid March" to hear back from became "end of March" according to their Facebook post. Best of luck to you all waiting! I know it's an anxious time; I can still remember checking my e-mails constantly at work. You guys have made it this far, have positive thoughts! If you do not get in this year, take advantage of the admissions offer to review your application as some of my classmates were reapplicants. The last interviews are on March 9th and 10th, and the program is going on Spring Break from March 23-27 to give you a timeline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRheePA Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I also felt like I did not do my best in one of the stations. We are not the only ones! I heard other students say the same thing as they were walking out. This is why I like to believe that it may not count as much as the other 3 stations. I bet the 10% who got quick acceptances were the ones who did answer that one well haha. I had one interview I walked out of thinking I bombed. Don't let one bad interview get you down, that is what the other interviews were for! As RoxieDarling stated, the multiple interview sessions can work in your favor. Personally, I felt as if I could have enunciated and clarified more on some questions, but I felt confident in my answers for the other questions. I suppose most applicants have this kind of mixed feelings after interviews though. However, it is not a fluke that we all made it this far! Like rhwin28 said, we all made it this far for a reason. I hope to see you all during welcome week :). Looks like the "mid March" to hear back from became "end of March" according to their Facebook post. I interviewed 2/6, and all of us that were interviewed that day were told that the majority would find out the final statuses during the last week of March! Best, PrheePA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aggozno Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I know, I'm so excited and completely anxious! Hopefully we'll hear from them before their spring break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
als_PA Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 only 2 more weeks of waiting!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggozno Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 So we will hear back after they come back from spring break? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aggozno Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Ya, me too! I was reading the comments from last years cycle and their last interview date was march 6th and they were being notified by the 10th of acceptances and then like 3 or 4 days later people started receiving rejections. So, I am hoping we'll hear back by the end of next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalPA Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanalise Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Yay!! I just received my acceptance this afternoon. I am so excited!! Good luck to those who have been accepted/are still waiting :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbowers Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Hey jordanalise, Congrats! By email or regular mail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggozno Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Congratulations, jordanalise!! When did you interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalPA Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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