Lymphonucleosis Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Hi all I have very recently decided to become a pa and I am in deep turmoil about what to do. I just graduated from college with a unified science degree an I currently work as a phleb/lab assistant. I have also worked a year as a pharm techI did well in school and I have a 3.9 cgpa and 4.0 sgpa.I haven't taken the gre but I expect to do well.I would like to apply for this upcoming cycle but I am unsure whether I would even get an interview. I would like to get my emt certification and work for a bit but I would only be working to increase my odds for pa school (I think that it would be rewarding as well). I guess my question is would it be worth to push pa school back or should I be all in this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RainbowUnikittyPAC Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 It doesn't hurt to apply. Worst case scenario you don't get in, you keep improving your application and you apply next year. It sounds like you have a reasonably competitive application, good grades, good HCE. Where's the harm in trying? Seems like so many people are super wrapped up in deciding the "perfect" time to apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I agree. Do some research and see what HCE the schools you are interested require. Consider making an appointment to visit and talk with an academic coordinator there. Data is better than no data, so why not apply just to see what happens? Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM2PA Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Apply. Just don't tell them you took the MCAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted March 22, 2014 Moderator Share Posted March 22, 2014 your grades/gpa/mcat would certainly get you into some med schools(MD) and probably all DO schools.. why have you ruled out this option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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winterallsummer Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I say go ahead and apply now. Your grades are good and HCE relatively is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBanner Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Apply, I bet you'll get in. Killer stats. Just apply to low HCE requirement schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalisa313 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hey so I had a similar situation to you, I had about 500 volunteer hours, GPA 3.7, and MCAT score of 36. I applied and then after applying got an EMT license just in case I didn't get in. I ended up getting into USC, Midwestern, Pace Lennox, and Arcadias dual MPH program. :) It's possible. Good luck! PS I actually did put my MCAT score on my app. Didn't seem to hurt me any. But I also put my GRE scores on too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHU-CH Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I would not be prejudiced against someone that took the MCAT (particularly if they scored well). They would just have to articulate why they are making the career choice they are making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbuonocore Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I agree with the above. If your MCAT was decent then it reinforces your aptitude in the sciences. Just be ready to answer the "Why not med school?" question thoroughly during interviews. A 29 is a respectable score but since it is on the borderline of being competitive it may raise questions with the admissions committee as to your reasons for applying to PA school as opposed to med school, so just make sure you articulate what you have explained here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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