lisamarie Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Just got my interview invite today for March 6th! Anyone else interviewing on that date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KareBear Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Just got my interview invite today for March 6th! Anyone else interviewing on that date? I am also interviewing on March 6th! Im super nervous. Western is my first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z PA-C Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 As someone who is still deciding on programs. Why is Western some peoples' first choice? Besides location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamarie Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I am also interviewing on March 6th! Im super nervous. Western is my first choice. I will see you there then! Try to stay calm - we will do just fine! Western is a good school/program. This is my second year interviewing with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmagg1e Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I will see you there then! Try to stay calm - we will do just fine! Western is a good school/program. This is my second year interviewing with them. Hey deeg, since it's your second time applying, did they tell you what you need to improve on for the next cycle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmagg1e Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 As someone who is still deciding on programs. Why is Western some peoples' first choice? Besides location. I only applied to Western because I really like their program. I like how they try to integrate the school into the community by encouraging volunteering and through the patient care center where students can vounteer there. They also have a wide variety of choices as to where you can do your rotations and I like how there are many choices around where I live in LA. I also have a couple of friends who are finishing the program soon and they all agreed that they like the program a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torshi Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Just got my interview invite today for March 6th! Anyone else interviewing on that date? That's the last II date as well :P Good luck As someone who is still deciding on programs. Why is Western some peoples' first choice? Besides location. Only school that gave me an interview/chance. I like the interprofessional curriculum, location, humanistic approach considering I have an objectivist moral code, people are nice in Cali, tuition's not bad, good rotation sites such as Arrowhead and other major ones in Cali etc. I can go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyJane Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 For me, location is a big deal since I have family of my own here and it's not easy to leave them behind to attend school elsewhere. Also, after graduating from the program I plan on staying local to practice and stay connected with the community. I really liked the faculty too...they were very friendly and approachable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkinghardtobecomeaPA Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 As someone who is still deciding on programs. Why is Western some peoples' first choice? Besides location. Do not mean to pry... However Aiviphung, I thought you already payed the deposit and chose to attend Pacific University for the May start date? You had the Pacific University tag on all of your earlier posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z PA-C Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Do not mean to pry... However Aiviphung, I thought you already payed the deposit and chose to attend Pacific University for the May start date? You had the Pacific University tag on all of your earlier posts. Again, I like to keep my options open and I am very grateful to have been given a lot of options this application cycle. Nothing is set in stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmers Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Again, I like to keep my options open and I am very grateful to have been given a lot of options this application cycle. Nothing is set in stone. From speaking to the Western applicants at the interview and from school, most people like Western because it's a shorter program that cost less than the schools in the surronding areas. It also requires less prerequisites, which creates a larger applicant pool, and hypes up the university. I think Western is a great program, with the underserved component and the interprofessional learning, but all in all- all programs are great programs. I know you are struggling with decisions from multiple programs, I think you're thinking too much into it. All programs are really great programs, and offer large amounts of opportunities. In the end, it depends on you.What school did you feel like you fit best in at the interview? What location do you see yourself living in? I understand it just snowed in Hillsboro over the weekend, and that really does make a difference. Coming from southern California, I honestly wouldnt know how to survive in the snow..So it depends on yourself. And how great of a PA you are depends less of the program, since you are accepted to really strong programs already, but more on the motivation of the applicant of the PA. I dont know you, but i've seen your responses in multiple threads, and i know that you have the motivation. So now you have the fun part. It's a simple question of, what is most important to you- location, mission statement, didatic curriculum, PANCE? And then choosing from there. I personally would choose Pacific, but you already know why ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkinghardtobecomeaPA Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Again, I like to keep my options open and I am very grateful to have been given a lot of options this application cycle. Nothing is set in stone. I wish the best of luck to you. Just remember to go with your heart and stick with your decision. That way you won't have any regrets later on. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAchick Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 As someone who is still deciding on programs. Why is Western some peoples' first choice? Besides location. If I had gotten accepted to a school within 100 miles of my home, I would have gladly gone there even though it isn't as highly "ranked" or whatnot. As long as the programs have longstanding, 7-year accreditation (both Pacific and WesternU do), they are very similar in what they cover. The best bet is to plan for your future. Getting that first job is tough in certain areas (mine is brutal), and having rotations and contacts in my area is worth a ton. It turns out neither Pacific nor WesternU really help me on that front. The material isn't difficult, there is just a ton. You are motivated enough to turn the didactic year at any school into a good one. You will pass the PANCE first time. Choose the rotations that will set you up for your future. Just my $0.02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z PA-C Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 If I had gotten accepted to a school within 100 miles of my home, I would have gladly gone there even though it isn't as highly "ranked" or whatnot. As long as the programs have longstanding, 7-year accreditation (both Pacific and WesternU do), they are very similar in what they cover. The best bet is to plan for your future. Getting that first job is tough in certain areas (mine is brutal), and having rotations and contacts in my area is worth a ton. It turns out neither Pacific nor WesternU really help me on that front. The material isn't difficult, there is just a ton. You are motivated enough to turn the didactic year at any school into a good one. You will pass the PANCE first time. Choose the rotations that will set you up for your future. Just my $0.02. Thanks PAchick! You are absolutely right. I think I've made my choice! It's all about the rotations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I received my acceptance this morning to Western! Interviewed Feb 6th! Anyone else interview that day and get a letter yet!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adinajcho Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 congrats starPA!!!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patobe13 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 congratulations starPA!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thank you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thank you! :) I wish everyone the best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrgilpatrick Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Hey Everyone, Did anyone bring anyone with them on their interview day? It says you can bring two people with you and just wondering if anyone brought anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erika_erikovna Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Hey Everyone, Did anyone bring anyone with them on their interview day? It says you can bring two people with you and just wondering if anyone brought anyone? I brought my mom, but honestly I wish I hadn't. They didn't even acknowledge that she was there when I checked in. Guests weren't given any material, or even thanked for coming during the presentation. It was kinda awkward. :-? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrgilpatrick Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I brought my mom, but honestly I wish I hadn't. They didn't even acknowledge that she was there when I checked in. Guests weren't given any material, or even thanked for coming during the presentation. It was kinda awkward. :-? Thanks Erika, I kinda already told my mom she could come, and she is so excited, but I went to the preview day previously with my boyfriend, so i thought it would be nice for him to come along also figured they could keep each other busy while i was interviewing. I hope its not too awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erika_erikovna Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 It will be good for her to see the campus if she has never been. I was just sad they didn't do more to make her feel special! Shes my mom after all! lol I did interview on the first day, so maybe they have worked out the kinks and such. :) And it was nice to have someone there to keep my nerves calmed. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z PA-C Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 At my interview day some people brought their parents as well and I also thought it was very awkward and frankly out of place. It is my opinion that it's ok to bring guests to Preview Day/Info Sessions but leave them at home for the interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaB Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Hey Everyone, Did anyone bring anyone with them on their interview day? It says you can bring two people with you and just wondering if anyone brought anyone? I brought my boyfriend who lives in California with me. It helped calm my nerves a lot having someone there but only 3 other people brought someone with them. The rest came alone. Personal preference. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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