WWUViking1983

Undergrad Insitution: Western Washington University Major: Biology and Anthropology GPA: 3.41 Science GPA: 3.24 Graduate Institution: Western Washington University Physical Anthropology GPA: 3.7 Science GPA: 4.0 CASPA Verified GPAs: Cumulative: 3.46 Science: 3.33 Age at Time of Application: 31 GRE Scores: 720Q, 560V, 3.5AW Direct Patient Care Experience: 12,000 hours paid urban EMS/Ambulance Research Experience: Graduate School Thesis Community Service: N/A Shadowing: N/A Schools Applied: UW MEDEX Rocky Mountain College (Montana) University of Utah Touro College (California) Samuel Merritt University Arcadia University (Pennsylvania) Drexel University Oregon Health and Science University Pacific University Rutgers University New York Institute of Technology Schools Interviewed: MEDEX OHSU RMC Drexel Arcadia U of Utah Accepted: Drexel, U of Utah Waitlisted: N/A Withdrawn: Samuel Merritt, NYIT Rejected: Everywhere Else Attending: Drexel University, Class of 2017! Comments: This was my first year applying, and although I was a competitive applicant, I really hindered myself in that I did not have experience in participating in a high-level professional interview. My first post-interview rejection was 100% due to my lack of confidence and demeanor. However, I was fortunate enough to have multiple interviews to hone my presentations and confidence. This paid off in the end, as I was accepted to the final two schools where I interviewed. Also, to current applicants, my only advice to you would be to thoroughly research the mission statements of each school to which you apply. I would suggest reviewing faculty profiles as well, to see if the areas in which they practice match up with your intended area(s) of specialization. There were a few schools at which I interviewed (whom I will not name) that I felt were misleading in the mission statements on the school websites when compared to the interests and goals discussed by faculty at interview.