DStillwagon Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I've applied (but am not yet verified)! Who else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DStillwagon Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Am I really alone? I guess I'll get in for sure! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenab1 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I applied here back at the beginning of May! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DStillwagon Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 I received communication from Lori about a prereq in progress. I was hoping invites hadn't started yet. I was wait listed last year. Crossing every appendage that I'm invited back again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenab1 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I received an application complete email back in June and haven't heard anything since then Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DStillwagon Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 I applied in mid-october last year, so I wasn't sure when invites typically go out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I got an interview invite today for October Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgreg27 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Do you mind sharing stats or when you were verified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmtra24 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I also received an interview invite today for October. CASPA verified: 6/16/16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgreg27 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Do you mind sharing stats?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenab1 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I also received an interview invite today for October! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Verified 06/15 GPA CUM: 3.68 Overall Science: 3.62 (BCP only 3.43) Non-patient healthcare hours: 6000 Patient healthcare (volunteering only): ~300 Shadowing: 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwillgetaccepted Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 CONGRATULATIONS to ALL OF YOU who have INTERVIEWS set up! I am so happy for you all. Though an interview doesn't guarantee you a seat in the program, it is a huge step in bringing you closer. I am a second year applicant who reapplied. I have not heard anything back yet regarding an interview. All the best, - iwillgetaccepted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAfares Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Hi guys! I also received an interview invite today for October! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgreg27 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 @pafares do you mind sharing your stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAfares Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Verified 08/10 GPA CUM: 3.9 Overall Science: 3.8 Non-patient healthcare hours: ~300 Patient healthcare: ~3000 Shadowing: 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATC2PA Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 As a first year student in MCPA program, I just want to offer some advice for your interview…I guess first of all I should say Congratulations to those that have received interviews. That is one step closer to the goal. My first tidbit is to make sure that when you get to Marietta, find the PA building where the interviews are. Most of the main campus are beautiful brick buildings, but the PA building is not. In fact, I drove by it about 5 times the morning of my interview before I realized that was the building. As for signage, it is a small sign on the building, but it is not really visible from the road. So be sure to know where you are going that day. As for the rest of it, just relax and be yourself. I know this is easy for me to say, but just remember I was in your shoes last year. They really are looking at you as a person and they are not looking for a "right" answer so be yourself. If you need a place to stay the Microtel is a nice hotel. Obviously it is small, hence micro, but that is where I stayed and the room was sufficient for my purposes. I am pretty sure they offered a breakfast of sorts, but I can't remember for sure. Another thing is when you are at the interview be sure to talk to the current students that are there. Ask us any questions you might have. We will be there to help ease the nerves as well as offer some first hand insight into the program, so ask away!!! We do not report back to the staff so everything is fair game. I think that is all I have for now so good luck to everyone. I do try to check this site at least once per week so if you have questions don't hesitate to ask. Please keep in mind though that I am extremely busy with class and studying so I may not answer right away. Once again GOOD LUCK!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburag2 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 hi, i got verified july 13th that my application is going to be reviewed. anyone else receive any news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 As a first year student in MCPA program, I just want to offer some advice for your interview…I guess first of all I should say Congratulations to those that have received interviews. That is one step closer to the goal. My first tidbit is to make sure that when you get to Marietta, find the PA building where the interviews are. Most of the main campus are beautiful brick buildings, but the PA building is not. In fact, I drove by it about 5 times the morning of my interview before I realized that was the building. As for signage, it is a small sign on the building, but it is not really visible from the road. So be sure to know where you are going that day. As for the rest of it, just relax and be yourself. I know this is easy for me to say, but just remember I was in your shoes last year. They really are looking at you as a person and they are not looking for a "right" answer so be yourself. I was curious what type of interview questions were asked. Having the session be only group interviews makes me unsure how to prepare. Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATC2PA Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I was curious what type of interview questions were asked. Having the session be only group interviews makes me unsure how to prepare. Any tips? I can't tell you exactly what questions they ask for obvious reasons, but besides that when talking to my classmates they didn't ask us all the same questions anyway. What I can say is that they have the typical questions like, why do you want to be a PA, what is a PA, etc. in their "question bank". They will also ask you questions that you just have to go with and answer on the fly. There is no way to prepare for them. Please don't let this be intimidating or anything like that, they truly want to see how you react and what type of person you are. They are trying to get a feel for your personality and get to know you. If you get flustered, just regroup and start over. They realize you are human and not a robot. Hopefully this helps!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenab1 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 As a first year student in MCPA program, I just want to offer some advice for your interview…I guess first of all I should say Congratulations to those that have received interviews. That is one step closer to the goal. My first tidbit is to make sure that when you get to Marietta, find the PA building where the interviews are. Most of the main campus are beautiful brick buildings, but the PA building is not. In fact, I drove by it about 5 times the morning of my interview before I realized that was the building. As for signage, it is a small sign on the building, but it is not really visible from the road. So be sure to know where you are going that day. As for the rest of it, just relax and be yourself. I know this is easy for me to say, but just remember I was in your shoes last year. They really are looking at you as a person and they are not looking for a "right" answer so be yourself. If you need a place to stay the Microtel is a nice hotel. Obviously it is small, hence micro, but that is where I stayed and the room was sufficient for my purposes. I am pretty sure they offered a breakfast of sorts, but I can't remember for sure. Another thing is when you are at the interview be sure to talk to the current students that are there. Ask us any questions you might have. We will be there to help ease the nerves as well as offer some first hand insight into the program, so ask away!!! We do not report back to the staff so everything is fair game. I think that is all I have for now so good luck to everyone. I do try to check this site at least once per week so if you have questions don't hesitate to ask. Please keep in mind though that I am extremely busy with class and studying so I may not answer right away. Once again GOOD LUCK!!!! What would you say are some qualities they are looking for in applicants/interviewees? I'm interviewing in October and I super excited but also nervous! It seems like a great program and I'm honored just to get an interview Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATC2PA Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 What would you say are some qualities they are looking for in applicants/interviewees? I'm interviewing in October and I super excited but also nervous! It seems like a great program and I'm honored just to get an interview Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk They look at a combination of things. For example, I know that my undergrad GPA wasn't the highest, but I have 11 years of hands on patient experience so I think they took that into consideration. Then I was able to show them my personality at the interview. They are looking for the overall package. I know this is clear as mud, but if you feel you might be lacking in one particular area, don't sweat it because there are other ways to make up for it. You had to have scored a certain number to even get an interview so take that as a pretty good sign that there is something that they like about you already and then just let your personality show through in the interview. Hope this helps. Good luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureprovider Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I've got my interview next week! Who knows how many people are interviewed, how big the class size is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenab1 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 They look at a combination of things. For example, I know that my undergrad GPA wasn't the highest, but I have 11 years of hands on patient experience so I think they took that into consideration. Then I was able to show them my personality at the interview. They are looking for the overall package. I know this is clear as mud, but if you feel you might be lacking in one particular area, don't sweat it because there are other ways to make up for it. You had to have scored a certain number to even get an interview so take that as a pretty good sign that there is something that they like about you already and then just let your personality show through in the interview. Hope this helps. Good luck!!!Thanks for the response ATC2PA! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATC2PA Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I've got my interview next week! Who knows how many people are interviewed, how big the class size is? They interview roughly 120 people for 36 seats. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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