marktheshark89 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Since interviews started in August, and given my previous post, I am pretty sure some seats have likely been taken. I do not know how many however. Last years incoming class had 34 students, so my guess is that the number will be around there, but I do not know for sure. Maybe you should call them like jaznugget did to find out more specifics about your application and the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynzme1 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 40 seats this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thanks. That makes sense since they are a new program and slowly expanding per normal standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GujjuPA Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Their Facebook page hasn't been updated in awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melodykhanum1 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I submitted my supplemental application right before the deadline, does anyone know if I can still have chance to interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I think in your situation it would be best to call them and ask about if your application has been reviewed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yiyipen Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Any one got news? just called them, they said they haven't made decision on my application, and they will send out notice or call in August. any idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 yiyipen...who did you talk to when you called. I just called and spoke to a person named Melanie. She just looked up my information to make sure they had everything they needed from me, and told me that interviews have started and will be ongoing until the end of september. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yiyipen Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 i am not sure who i talked to , it was a woman, coordinator of the program, and they already received all my document on August 1st( i called them that day), she also looked up my information, and told me not yet be decided, and should wait for couple weeks, and they try to send out all notice or interview phone notice before end of August, i guess the notice will send out before end of this month, but the interview will continue until next month？ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I was also told that we could be called in september, and that if we weren't accepted we would find out by October. So I'm not really sure what is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Just got my rejection letter in the mail today. Good luck to everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2full2eat Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Just opened up mine as well! Likewise, goodluck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GujjuPA Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Oh man I'm sorry to hear. Did they say why? Have you guys heard from any other programs? Hope we all get in somewhere :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 For me they didn't give a reason, it was just a generic letter, stating that they "could not act favorably" on my application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totuu8999 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 good luck mark! i had a few rejections so far so i'm dealing it with :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaznugget Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I am really sorry to hear that too guys. I hope we all get in somewhere too. I am still waiting on an answer from someone. I got rejected from a school during the last application cycle. Opening that letter really stings, because I know we all want this so badly. We just have to move on, and hope for the best with other schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 FYI: I contacted them to see if they could provide any insight into weaknesses in my application, or things I could do to improve my chances next year, and they said they will not provide any students with help in this area and that all decision reasons are confidential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaznugget Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Hmm.. that's funny. I did the same thing with the school that rejected me, and they said it was because I was on academic probation during my sophomore year, and I didn't explain why I was. I think that most schools tell you. Mark, would you mind telling us what your GPA was and HCE hours were? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yiyipen Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 sorry to hear that, and still waiting for, i feel there is not much possibility to get the interview since it's approaching end of August. which part do you think the most important factor for them to determine？ GPA, clinic experience, or prerequirest course score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 My GPA was 4.0 for Cum/Science, I have about 100 hours of PA shadowing, 800 hours of ED volunteering (doing lots of tech duties), 250 hours of geriatric rehab experience, 100 hours of mental health tech experience, 100 hours of clinical research, 500 of lab research, and am currently employed as a clinical research assistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 YiYipen - honestly I have no idea which is most important - unfortunately they aren't really forthcoming with that kind of information as you can see from my previous posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaznugget Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I am guessing GPA doesn't weigh as much as we think, because mark has a 4.0! You seem like a great candidate, Mark, so I am sure you will get in somewhere. I am thinking maybe the essay means a lot. I was partially proud of mine, but I think it could have been better. I have a 3.5 gpa, and ~1,000 hour of HCE experience as an EMT/medical assistant. I also have ~700 hours of residential counselor experience working with previously sexually abused adolescents, but I don't think that counts as 'healthcare experience'. I was directly dealing with the patients but it was more of a social work field than medical field. Would you guys think that this counts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Thanks JazNugget. I think you look like a good candidate also. I don't think it would count as healthcare experience, but I definitely think it is a plus for your application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yiyipen Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 mark and jaz both are strong candidate for the program, confused why they reject you, as me, my GPA around 3.7, for science will be higher than 3.7,and i have over 2000 hours as residency, and over 1000 hour as intership, both are clinical practice dealing with patients. but all were done in China, and 4 years research experience as post-doc in USA. I think it will hard for me to get offer as foreigner applicant. anyone has idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Yiyipen. I'm not sure how hard it will be for you to get into Bridgeport or other programs. I know there are certain programs that do not accept FMGs. However, one of my friends is a FMG and currently in a PA program, so I definitely know that it is possible. I believe he applied to a lot of schools and got 1 acceptance. I'm not sure what his stats were or anything like that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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