TheHappyPeanut Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I am currently pursuing a degree in nursing at my local community college. My understanding is that, depending on the school, PA programs can be competitive in terms of admissions. Is there anything that I can do to ensure that I have the highest possible chance of being accepted into a PA program? I'm currently an EMT-B and I have numerous hours of patient-care, but I'm not sure how that stacks up to someone such as an RN (though I'll be an RN for at least 2 years prior to beginning PA school as I'll have to finish my bachelors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patachok Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 It does not depend on the school... EVERY school i know is competitive! As in 5% or less of the applicants get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Be an RN and an EMT, do your prereqs, get good grades, and life will probably take care of itself. And, if you don't get into PA school, be a good RN or become an NP. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted December 9, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 9, 2013 Get good grades. At least a 3.2, but a 3.5 would put among the average accepted student figuring in all students in 2011-2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejsmith829 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 It does not depend on the school... EVERY school i know is competitive! As in 5% or less of the applicants get in. Agreed!!!! It is insanely competitive! And not something to take lightly or do half heatedly. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted December 9, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 9, 2013 2011-2012, 33% of all caspa applicants were matriculated into a program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestUserEver Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 2011-2012, 33% of all caspa applicants were matriculated into a program.Where did you find this statistic? I've been looking for something like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted December 10, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 10, 2013 PAEA has published the data. PM your email and I can send it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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