Lola Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Hi guys! I'm about to start this program in August. Wanted to come on here and answer any questions, however I couldn't find the topic so I decided to start one. Please redirect me if I'm wrong. Good luck to all of you applying this cycle! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM_UR_PTs Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 What was your application stats? What did you feel was your biggest asset and weakest part of your application? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lola Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 What was your application stats? What did you feel was your biggest asset and weakest part of your application? Hi there!! So my stats were as follows: cGPA: 3.24 sGPA: 3.78 I took a couple science/prerequisite courses post bac (20 units) with a 4.0 GPA, which I think helped me out. GRE: 150, 150, and 5 1000 hours participation in a volunteer program with direct patient care. (L&D, DOU, ED, NICU) 2500 hours as an EMT. Experience in both an Urgent care setting as well as out on the field. 75 hours of PA shadowing 30 hours of general non health care related volunteer work. I feel that one of my weak points was definitely my overall cumulative GPA. I think taking difficult science courses postbacc maintaining a 4.0, and having a decent science gpa helped me out overall. My biggest asset? This is tough for me to answer, the reason being that I felt as if I blended right into the average of the applicant pool. I don't think my stats had anything that stood out any great amount, so maybe I would assume it to be my personal statement. I spent A LOT of time on it and went through a lot for it too. I can go into more detail with that if you'd like me to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csalud Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Hi guys! I'm about to start this program in August. Wanted to come on here and answer any questions, however I couldn't find the topic so I decided to start one. Please redirect me if I'm wrong. Good luck to all of you applying this cycle! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Are you from Arizona? When were you verified? When did you receive the invitation for interview? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimistic3 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Does NAU favor Arizona residents? Do you know the breakdown of in-state vs. out-of-state students? I didn't see that on their website. I'm from California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emyc63 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I'm hoping to apply here this cycle. How was the interview process for you? Thank you so much for your insight Lola. I appreciate your honesty and helpfulness. I'm sure the program saw that you had a good heart and the interview had a lot to do with it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lola Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Are you from Arizona? When were you verified? When did you receive the invitation for interview? Thanks. Hi! I am from California. Honestly I don't remember my actual verification date but I submitted my application early, first week that CASPA was open. It was my second time around so I was ready. My interview invite came in the beginning of August, and I interviewed first week of October. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lola Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Does NAU favor Arizona residents? Do you know the breakdown of in-state vs. out-of-state students? I didn't see that on their website. I'm from California. Honestly I have no idea. Maybe I'll have a better idea of the breakdown once I meet all of my classmates. I would assume (truly assuming here) that they don't set a specific number for each. However NAU does favor people who want to stay in AZ to work, that I do know. So in my case I was actually in the process of moving to AZ due to getting married and my husband has been out here for the last few years. I plan on staying in the state. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lola Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 I'm hoping to apply here this cycle. How was the interview process for you? Thank you so much for your insight Lola. I appreciate your honesty and helpfulness. I'm sure the program saw that you had a good heart and the interview had a lot to do with it too. Aww you're sweet, thank you. The interview process was actually pleasant. Everyone that takes part in this program is very welcoming. The actual interviewing process was obviously a little stressful just because which interview isn't right? But they don't grill you or act rude to you. (I've heard horror stories) They truly are just trying to get your story and gauge your fit with the program. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo03 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I'm a hopeful here too. I graduated from NAU with my undergrad in Health Science....I'm hoping that helps :). Good luck everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueBee89 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Lola thank you so much for your help!! What type of classes did you take post-bach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lola Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Lola thank you so much for your help!! What type of classes did you take post-bach? No problem. I took A&P, Micro, Biochem, And O-Chem. Many which I just decided to retake in order to replace B's and one C. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo03 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 No problem. I took A&P, Micro, Biochem, And O-Chem. Many which I just decided to retake in order to replace B's and one C. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I wish I had enough time to do that. I had to take Biochem and Genetics and got a B post Bacc in both. If only I didn't have to work 70 hrs a week. Hopefully it won't bite me that I don't have straight As. I guess we will see..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueBee89 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Diablo03: Don't worry I don't have straight A's either. I think they look at more than just straight A's. Lola: Those are similar to the class I took. I'm nervous because you have to have 3 classes over the 500 level. I have 3 science classes over 500, but I"m not sure it is class they want.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lola Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 Diablo03: Don't worry I don't have straight A's either. I think they look at more than just straight A's. Lola: Those are similar to the class I took. I'm nervous because you have to have 3 classes over the 500 level. I have 3 science classes over 500, but I"m not sure it is class they want.... I'm sure you will be okay. They don't specify which classes they need to be which means that they aren't looking for them to be something specific. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katesters Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I just submitted to this program today! good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueBee89 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Has anyone heard anything yet? PS-Good luck to everyone. You are going to do great :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo03 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Has anyone heard anything yet? PS-Good luck to everyone. You are going to do great :) Sounds like we might hear something in august ish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo03 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 So according to Kay (at NAU) we should hear about interviews from end of July to Oct/Nov time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueBee89 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 This is good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UWPAgrad2019 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Does anyone know if NAU is rolling admissions or if it is too late to apply to this program? I know the deadline isn't until 9/1, but still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lola Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Does anyone know if NAU is rolling admissions or if it is too late to apply to this program? I know the deadline isn't until 9/1, but still... Hi there! They do not really state if they are a rolling admissions school but from experience they kind of are. They admit some students as the interviews go but then some don't get notified until the very end so I'm not sure what to really consider that. As with any other school the earlier the better. If this is a top choice for you though, why not give it a shot! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandabear.katie Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I haven't heard anything back from them yet guys.. My CASPA was verified on 7/22 and my supplemental app was submitted on 7/15.. am I too late? I wish I could have applied earlier but I had to take microbiology over the summer to finish my prereq.. and my professor was taking a while to finish the letter of rec, he submitted it on 8/2.. (last letter out of the three) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello1212 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Is it enough if GRE scores are reported to the school code and NOT on the CASPA application or do they need to be on both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueBee89 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I would do both to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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