Guest UMDeeMan Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 I boosted this from the SDN dental forum, figured this place needs it. it could really cut down on the "what are my chances" type new threads. also, all you past applicants and now practicing PA's, please post your stats also if you choose. i'd post mine but they won't be final till spring '06. ***************************************************************** Standard Format: Undergrad Ed School: Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: Science Undergrad. GPA: Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Age at application time : 1st GRE: 2nd GRE: (if applicable) Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) Extracurricular/Research Activities: Schools Applied: Application Submitted Date: Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) Interview Invites: Denied: Withdrew Application: Waitlisted: Accepted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenGintheED Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Since I seem to be the "low GPA PA student poster child" (LOL!) I'll go first. These are the numbers on my CASPA record: ***************************************************************** Undergrad Ed School: Furman University (Greenville, SC) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 2.57 (Fr: 2.13 --- So: 1.84 --- Jr: 2.07 --- Sr: 3.35 --- 5th year: 3.54) Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.13 (2.0 freshman year, 3.5 senior years) Age at application time: 31 1st GRE: 730 V, 680 Q, 4.5 AW (2050 cummulative by previous standards) Direct Patient Care: 2.5 years full-time EMT/ER tech, small military hospital .5 years full-time EMT, small community EMS 3 years full-time EMT/medic, inner-city EMS ~1.5 years volunteer first responder (24-36 hours/month) Extracurricular/Research Activities: 1 summer paid research assistantship 2 volunteer research assistantships 1 publication, coauthorship (name is #5 of 6) 1 presentation at nat'l undergrad research conference adjunct EMT instructor PA shadowing Schools Applied: 1 Application Submitted Date: August 18 Schools Received Application Date: postcard from school dated September 29 Interview Invites: 1 Denied: 0 Withdrew Application: 0 Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: 1 ************************************************************************** It's been a few years since I posted this... I went to PA school, served as student member on the ad comm, graduated and am now in my second year of practice. I get quite a few people asking me questions about getting in with a low GPA, so here are a few thoughts about what helped me: The most important thing I did was talk to an admissions counselor at every program I was interested in attending. I concentrated my efforts on the programs that seemed enthusiastic about me despite my low GPA. You could ask which programs these were, but it wouldn't matter. After being on an adcomm and participating in this forum, I can tell you that admissions criteria can be in flux... so get on the phone and find out who is interested in YOU! My overall GPA was low, but I had a high science GPA and an upwards trend. I was a lousy student ages 18-20, when I changed majors every 1-2 semesters... I was a great student after several years off, then going back and obtaining a science degree. I did post-bacc work and got all As while working ful-time and being married - demonstrating an ability to manage a challenging schedule with success. I had strong, HANDS-ON patient care experience for many years. I had strong LORs. I participated in a variety of activities, showing I was a well-rounded person. If your GPA is low, you have a harder, longer path to PA school. There probably isn't a shortcut. But, in my experience, it can be done. Feel free to PM me with more specific questions. 1 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted November 21, 2004 Moderator Share Posted November 21, 2004 Undergrad Ed School: university of california Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.3 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.6 paramedic school 4.0( valedictorian) gre: NA- WASN'T A REQUIREMENT AT THE TIME Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) er tech 5 years paramedic and acls instructor 5 years Schools Applied: hahnemann/drexel, u wa medex Application Submitted Date: don't remember Interview Invites: hahnemann Denied: u wa ( wasn't state resident at the time) Accepted hahnemann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RySciMD Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Undergrad Ed School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.50 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.30 Graduate Ed School: CONCURRENTLY ENROLLED AT SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY MPH Program Cumulative Graduate GPA: NO GRADES YET Science Graduate GPA: N/A Age at application time : 23 (I WAS A REAPPLICANT--FIRST AGE 22) 1st GRE: N/A 2nd GRE: N/A Direct Patient Care : X-RAY TECH, MED. ASSIST., LAB TECH, ORTHO TECH, PHLEBOTOMY, ETC (COMBINED OF 4 YEARS) Extracurricular/Research Activities: RESEARCH: RISKY BEHAVIORS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS. VOLUNTEER: HIV/AIDS INSTRUCTOR, MED. ASSISTANT 2 YRS., MENTOR TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 2 YRS. Schools Applied: STANFORD/FOOTHILL & UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS Application Submitted Date: OCT. 2003 Schools Received Application Date: OCT. 2004 Interview Invites: 2 Denied: 0 Withdrew Application: 0 Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CalifPA-S Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Undergrad Ed School: University of California Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.48 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.35 Graduate Ed School: USC (Masters in Physician Assistant Studies) Cumulative Graduate GPA: Not Yet Science Graduate GPA: Not Yet Age at application time : 21 1st GRE: V (680) M (600) AW (4.5) 2nd GRE: none Direct Patient Care : ~volunteer at nursing floor -- 2.5 yrs. (CA Memorial Hospital & LA County Hospital) ~volunteer in the trauma department (large Los Angeles County Hospital); assist PAs with procedures -- 2 yrs. Extracurricular/Research Activities: ~ hormone and behavior research -- 2 yrs. (papers in progress) ~ elected member of the Chancellor's AIDS/HIV Campus Committee; spreading awareness and educating students about AIDS/HIV -- 1 yr. ~community service = active member of Student Homeless Aid Resource Project (S.H.a.R.P); make and give lunches to homeless people -- 1.5 yrs. Schools Applied: ~Western University of Health Sciences ~University of Southern California (Keck School of Medicine) ~Loma Linda University ~Samuel Merritt College ~Touro University at Mare Island (CA) Application Submitted Date: June 20, 2003 Schools Received Application Date: September 2003 Interview Invites: 5 Denied: 1 Withdrew Application: 0 Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v_chicky Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Undergrad Ed School: U of CA, San Diego Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.67 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.8 Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) n/a Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) n/a Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) n/a Age at application time : 25 1st GRE: 680 math, 680 verbal, don't remember written score 2nd GRE: (if applicable) n/a Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) MA at pain clinic for 2.5 years, volunteered abroad w/ christian medical org. Extracurricular/Research Activities: research on MS and DM for 1 year Schools Applied: 1 - ASHS Application Submitted Date: don't remember, but it was about 3 days before the deadline in february Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) don't remember Interview Invites: 1 Denied: 0 Withdrew Application: 0 Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UMDeeMan Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 V_chicky, i noticed your undergrad school UC-San Diego. i'm just curious, could you tell me how competitive it was to get into that school out of high school. someone told me you had to have a 4.0 and superior SAT's. is this true? i ask because some of the affluent and not so intelligent students from my old high school ended up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v_chicky Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 i didn't see anyone buying their way into ucsd, if that is what you're asking. i can only speak from my own experience though. i know that it is now extremely hard to get into any of the UC schools, the rumors i've heard say that the incoming GPA is over 4.0. but, then i've also heard that they no longer consider GPA, that they now look at your own personal experiences and what hardships you've been through. sorry, can't be too helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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housedad29 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Standard Format: Undergrad Ed School: Okla City Univ (B.S), Montgomery College (pre-reqs) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.9 Science Undergrad. GPA: 4.0 Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) Texas Woman's University (M.S.) Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) 3.9 Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Age at application time : 38 1st GRE: 710 V 530 Q (you can stop laughing now!) 6.0 AW 2nd GRE: (if applicable) Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) ER volunteer 40+ hours Extracurricular/Research Activities: Schools Applied: 5 Application Submitted Date: 8/23/04 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date): 9/20/04 Interview Invites: 4 Denied: 0 Withdrew Application: 1 Waitlisted: 0 (so far) Accepted: 3 (so far) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saltydog482 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Undergrad Ed School: University of Central Fla Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.31 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.45 Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) N/A Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) N/A Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) N/A Age at application time : 22 1st GRE: 560 V 730 Q 4.5 WR 2nd GRE: (if applicable) Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) Lab Assistant 1500 hrs Extracurricular/Research Activities: Schools Applied: Rosalind Franklin (Finch) Albany Nova Southeastern Wake Forest Duke UF James Madison Application Submitted Date: June 15, 2004 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) July 3, 2004 Interview Invites: 3 Denied: 1 Withdrew Application: 0 Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: 3 Accepted Invitation for Rosalind Franklin for May 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gtagg16717 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Undergrad Ed School: Campbell University & Central Texas College Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.79 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.75 Bach of Health Science Age at application time : 39 1st GRE: V (520) M (600) AW (4.0) 2nd GRE: none Direct Patient Care : ~Army Special Forces Medic (18D)-- 12 yrs. with dependent practioner privileges within the United States, independent privileges outside the United States. Multiple clinical rotations throughout the military and civilian health care system, including rotations in: Trauma (level 1 ctrs), Primary care, ER, OB/GYN, Derm, Surgery ~EMT-P -- 8 yrs. maintaining qualifications in BLS provider/instructor, PALS provider/instructor, ACLS provider/instructor, BTLS provider/instructor, PHTLS advanced provider, ATLS course (x2) Current Employment: Instructor at the Joint Special Operations Medical Course, Fort Bragg NC. Schools Applied: ~Duke University ~Wake Forest ~Wichita State University ~University of Oklahoma HSC ~University Of Texas Medical Branch ~East Carolina University ~Red Rocks CC (Denver, CO) ~UNT at Fort Worth Application Submitted Date: August 2004 Schools Received Application Date: September 2004 Interview Invites: 7, interviewed at 5, declined interview at ECU & RRCC Denied: 1 (sociology pre-req issue for UNT Ft. Worth) Withdrew Application: 0 Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: (5)Duke, WSU, Wake Forest, Oklahoma & UTMB Will attend UTMB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest niffer Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Undergrad Ed School: AA in Health Studies from Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX. BS in Health Sciences cum laude from Texas A & M Corpus Christi, TX Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.32, last 30 hours: 3.72 Science Undergrad. GPA: much lower, I was not a stellar student when I went to college the first time and had to carry a lot of bad grades with me. Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Age at application time : 36 1st GRE: 450 Verbal 550 Quantitative 4.5 A.W (It was very depressing to spend over $100.00, take an exam, and find out that I am incredibly average!) 2nd GRE: (if applicable) Direct Patient Care : I shadowed 2 PA's for about 60 hours. My direct patient care experience comes from me being the patient as I was a pedestrian who was hit by a car. I learned so much about health care professions after spending 3 weeks in a coma, 2 years of physical and occupational therapy, and 5 years of exhausting surgeries (about 15 orthopedic and reconstructive). Besides the fact that I have always loved medicine, who else could understand what it is like to be a patient unless it was someone who has been in that situation before? Extracurricular/Research Activities: I am a single mother with two children. My daughter, 8 years old, lives with me while my 12 year old son lives with his father in El Paso, TX and balancing work, school, and fun time with the kids is a full time job and a great challenge. I wouldn't have it any other way, I am looking forward to throwing myself into my studies again soon. I also love to play tennis and get out on the courts whenever possible. Schools Applied: UT Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, University of North Texas, Baylor College of Medicine, UT Southwestern, Texas Tech, and UTMB Application Submitted Date: September 2004 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) 1st week in October Interview Invites: 2, Texas Tech and UTMB Denied: UT Southwestern, UT Health Sciences in San Antonio (science GPA too low). I haven't heard anything from Baylor or the University of North Texas since I submitted my supplemental applications. All I know is that they have received all my information. Withdrew Application: Waitlisted: Accepted: Texas Tech I am still waiting to hear news from UTMB since I just interviewed there on February 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEENT Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Undergrad Ed School:University of S.C., CSU Hayward B.S. Kinesiology Cumulative Undergrad. GPA:3.15 (premed sciences and B.S. awarded after 3 year break from school 3.47 GPA after break including physics, chem and o-chem and Kinesiology courses) Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.1 Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Age at application time : 1st GRE: Took MCAT, scored 26 (average for medical school admissions) 2nd GRE: (if applicable) Direct Patient Care : (type & hours)Over 1000 as an athletic training student, two years as a clinical massage therapist. Extracurricular/Research Activities: Schools Applied: Touro, Ca Stony Brook Kings Marywood Pace SLU Jefferson Application Submitted Date: Jan 4th 2005 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) Jan 26th Interview Invites:So far, Kings Touro Jefferson Stony Brook Touro-Ca Marywood Pace Denied:SLU Withdrew Application:Touro, Pace, Touro-Ca, Marywood Waitlisted: Accepted:Marywood, Jefferson (side note** I applied to DO school, and was offered many interviews....as soon as my PA school acceptances came, I withdrew medical school applications....) Just goes to show ya, you don't need a stellar GPA, or tons of clinical experience, as long as you father is a fortune 100 CEO..... you can get places with money!! :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustaPA Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Undergrad school: Cal State Univ Bakersfield Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.0 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.8 (most taken after the B.A.) Age at application time : 50 1st GRE: not required 2nd GRE: (if applicable) Direct Patient Care : 30 yrs as a respiratory therapist Extracurricular/Research Activities: Schools Applied: 1 Application Submitted Date: April 2003 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date): April 2003 Interview Invites: 1 Denied: 0 Withdrew Application: 0 Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hollydoodle Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Undergrad Ed School: University of Houston - Psychology Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.3 (last 30 hrs. 3.5) Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.2 Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Age at application time : 23 1st GRE: (570)V (630)Q 4.5 AW 2nd GRE: (if applicable) Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) over 2000 hours of patient care experience: nursing assistant, 4 yrs as medical secretary, volunteer and employee at homeless clinic (2 yrs.) Extracurricular/Research Activities: Shadowed P.A.s, 3 internships with physicians (Cardiology, Plastic Surgery, Neonatology). Research assistant on study of patient restraints. Volunteer on Homeless Need's Assessment study. Schools Applied: 10, all the Texas Schools Application Submitted Date: Oct. 2004 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) mid. Oct. Interview Invites: 5 so far. Denied: 3 so far. Withdrew Application: University of North Texas Waitlisted: Accepted: UTMB, Texas Tech, MWU. Attending: UTMB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahliz27 Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Undergrad Ed School: UW-Madison, Majors: Kinesiology, Spanish Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.3 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.3 Graduate Ed School: ? Age at application time : 24 1st GRE: V 640 Q 770 AW 4.5 Direct Patient Care : inhome health care, hosp. volunteer, clinic aide Extracurricular/Research Activities: Indy study at exercise science lab (titin isomers), organized Kosovo clothing drive, volunteered in Mexico for a year, studied one year in Spain, shadowed/interviewed PAs, club sports Schools Applied: 9 OHSU, UCHSC, Iowa, UWMad, UWLaX, Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern, USC, Marquette Application Submitted Date: Oct. 2004 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) mid. Oct. Interview Invites: 5 Denied: 4- OHSU, UCHSC, UWMad, UWLaX Withdrew Application: 1- Marquette Waitlisted: 1- Iowa Accepted: 3- USC, Ros. Frank, Midwestern Questions/Comments? Private Message me! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steinbeck68 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Undergrad Ed School: BA in Anthropology Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.57 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.63 Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Age at application time : 30 1st GRE: 2nd GRE: (if applicable) Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) Extracurricular/Research Activities: 150 hours of ER volunteer Schools Applied: 1 Application Submitted Date: October 2004 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) October 2004 Interview Invites: 1 Denied: 0 Withdrew Application: 0 Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwsmiley Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Undergrad Ed School:Wayland Baptist University Cumulative Undergrad. GPA:3.98 Science Undergrad. GPA: 4.0 Age at application time : 21 1st GRE: V 429 Q 530 AW 4.5 Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) Shadowed 1 PA for about 30 hours, and ophthalmologist for about 20 hours, and a physical therapist for about 20 hours; worked with a muscular dystrophy student; Junior Auxilliary 16 hours Extracurricular/Research Activities: Schools Applied: UTMB, TTU, Baylor, UTHSCSA, UTSW Application Submitted Date: 9/26/2003 Received: ? Supplemental UTMB: 11/01/2003 Received in 11/2003 Interview Invites: UTMB, TTU, Baylor, UTHSCSA, UTSW Withdrew Application: Waitlisted: TTU, Baylor, UTHSCSA Accepted: UTMB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpinson Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Undergrad Ed School: University of Florida Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.82 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.75 Graduate Ed School: N/A Cumulative Graduate GPA: N/A Science Graduate GPA: N/a Age at application time : 23 1st GRE: V 520, M 660 math, AW 6 2nd GRE: N/A Direct Patient Care : Approx 2000 hours working as a medical assistant to a PA at a neurology practice, 800 hours working as a PCT at an ALF Extracurricular/Research Activities: Mission trip to Belize, Sign Language Club, Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key, Phi Theta Kappa Schools Applied: UF Application Submitted Date: October 8, 2004 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) Final wasnt received until January 10 because of pending grades Interview Invites: 1 Denied: 0 Withdrew Application: 0 Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: 1! GO GATORS! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldje Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Standard Format: Undergrad Ed School: Kettering College of Medical Arts Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.95 Science Undergrad. GPA: 4.0 Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Age at application time : 21 1st GRE: 2nd GRE: (if applicable) Direct Patient Care : volunteer EMT-CT (als) 1300 hours. paid Ophthalmic Tech 1500 hours Extracurricular/Research Activities: volunteer work. tutoring. shadowing. Schools Applied: 1 Application Submitted Date: Dec 1 Schools Received Application Date: Dec 1 Interview Invites: 1 Denied: 0 Withdrew Application: 0 Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: 1 chris 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlene G Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 OUR STATS??? OK: Undergrad Ed School: Richard Stockton College of NJ (grad 1983) and Atlantic Cape Community College (semester of refresher courses 2002-03) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.4 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.1 - had many chem classes - hold a minor in chem Age at application time and acceptance: 43 GRE: 1110 total / written: 5 (I am not incredibly average "coz God don't make no junk!") We are all special in our own way! :p Direct Patient Care : behavioral health since 1987 and some orthopedics office assistance for a couple of yrs. Schools Applied: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Drexel U. Philadelphia U. University of Medicine and Dentistry NJ Application Submitted Date: November 2002 via CAASPA Schools Received Application Date: January 2003 Interview Invites: 3 Denied: 1 Withdrew Application: 0 Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: 3 Chose Phila Coll of Osteo Med Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupojava Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 It's CASPA time so I thought I'd bump this thread up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scut-monkey Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Good idea, I'll make it a "sticky." You guys are getting ahead of me. Keep me honest.. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentJock Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 It's CASPA time so I thought I'd bump this thread up! yeah. i want to know how much higher the bar has rose this yr. seems every yr the applicant pool is larger and more competitive. some doctor told me to just go for medical school since its probably easier to get into, number wise, and also because many more people are interested in mid-level careers such as PA/NP/AA/CRNA and many more are appearing such as Radiologist Assistant, and others. but i still have my mind set on this, so when anybody hears the good new, please let us know.... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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