skittles456 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Hi Everyone! Hoping some of you seasoned forum readers/current students or applicants can help me out. My CASPA applications were sent last Wednesday and this is my first time applying to PA school. I have a BA in political science and religion and a masters in Public Administration. After grad school I realized I wanted to be in healthcare (dad died suddenly during surgery, realized I had a true interest in medicine). Got a job as a patient care tech for a little over a year (2200 hrs). Last spring I started taking pre-reqs. I had no prior bio/chem classes in undergrad. So far, I've completed AP1, Biol 1, Chem1, Micro, Medical term, biostats, and several Psych classes. Only 29 science hours, 19 completed BCP. I still have Biochem, AP2, Bio 2, and Chem 2 that I am taking now. At most schools, I have about 2-3 outstanding pre-reqs... I'm just not sure what to expect in terms of potential interviews. Done lots of PA shadowing probably total 250 hours in a variety of settings over the last few years and have about 3000 hours of volunteer work since undergrad. I've always been a pretty average student... Lots of B's. Nothing ever lower than a C throughout undergrad or grad school... CASPA calculated GPA as 3.16 overall, 3.21 science. I took the GRE, pretty average too 150 (V), 149(Q) 4.5 writing Should I hold my breath for any interviews this cycle? Applied to 13 different schools. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 You never know for sure what will happen until you apply. I'd say there's a good chance they will hold out for more of your prereqs to be finished, given your grades. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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