Jdizzl11 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 @greatchecko ... does updating your experience with admission team help your chances of getting an interview? I work on the surgical floor of the UF Cancer Center as an EMT but did not have the job when I applied to UF. I wrote the admissions committee I forming them of the update. Do you think it will help my chances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 @greatchecko ... does updating your experience with admission team help your chances of getting an interview? I work on the surgical floor of the UF Cancer Center as an EMT but did not have the job when I applied to UF. I wrote the admissions committee I forming them of the update. Do you think it will help my chances? I don't have any inside info, but paid, direct, patient care experience always helps. Your job does help. You will probably find out before I will if that will lead to an interview. I wish you the best. Edit: I did forget to add that many people in the current classes have taken the exact path you are on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdizzl11 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I don't have any inside info, but paid, direct, patient care experience always helps. Your job does help. You will probably find out before I will if that will lead to an interview. I wish you the best. Edit: I did forget to add that many people in the current classes have taken the exact path you are on. Well thank you for the information... I have been trying to get into PA school for 4 years now with no luck... I still have not heard from UF about an interview and I am starting feel that I won't get one :( I have alot of experience , good GRE scores, and great letters but my GPA is low. I don't know what I will do if I don't get in this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns1221 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Hi everyone! I just interviewed at UF on November 3rd and 4th and was hoping that if anyone from that interview group gets an acceptance call soon, they'd post and let us know? This is my dream school and I keep non stop checking my phone. They might not be going out until next week, but you never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsters Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 They seem to call on Friday or Monday if you get an immediate acceptance. MOST people have to wait until the process is over. There are still two more interview sessions left so hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rknowle Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 For those of you who are current/former students: how do you feel about Gainesville as a place to live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 For those of you who are current/former students: how do you feel about Gainesville as a place to live?I like Gainesville a lot. Plenty to do if you want an escape, beautiful campus with great facilities, Southern charm with a little hipster attitude. Keep in mind, you will probably see more of the library or your favorite desk, but it's a great town to study in. I could see myself staying in the area after I graduate. Plus, in your second year, you have the option to move to Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, or Pensacola for your clinical rotations, if GNV isn't where you want to be. I like smaller cities, so I stayed, but I'm also rotating throughout the state and staying with family and friends. Students can also stay at the dorms by Shands Jacksonville for "free" if you rotate there and it isn't your "area of preference" aka clinicals home base (one of the cities I mentioned above). Do you have a specific concern or somewhere you are comparing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pahopeful999 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I interviewed on Nov 3-5th and just got my acceptance call! Beyond happy right now and I can't wait to meet everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAin17 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Likewise!! Cheers to wonderful news and see you in Gainesville! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucs2PA Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Interview calls are still going out I guess because I got one today (on a holiday) from Melinda. Don't give up hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsters Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Congrats Nucs2pa! There are still two more weeks of interviews. Next week and then early December... so, yes, there's still hope for everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coline22 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Interview calls are still going out I guess because I got one today (on a holiday) from Melinda. Don't give up hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHAgrad13 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 *sigh* Got a rejection email from UF just now. But congrats to anyone that made it farther! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 *sigh* Got a rejection email from UF just now. But congrats to anyone that made it farther! Sorry to hear it. It's such a multifaceted process, I sometimes wish I knew what the special sauce was. I hope you hear from other schools and I highly encourage you to apply again here and many other schools next year. Also, don't think that because UF shot you down that you won't get into PA school or another school of the same quality. I have a friend who didn't hear from UF but got into one of the top schools in the country and many people in my current class who applied multiple times to UF. Becoming a PA is a long process that takes perseverance. "Just keep swimming," as one of my favorite fish likes to say (and I would mutter to myself multiple times a day during didactic year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lov3_xx Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 *sigh* Got a rejection email from UF just now. But congrats to anyone that made it farther! I'm sorry to hear that! Do you have any idea as to why they did? Did your interview go well? I heard that is weighed very heavily at Uf. I've been invited to interview next week, I'm extremely nervous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 I'm sorry to hear that! Do you have any idea as to why they did? Did your interview go well? I heard that is weighed very heavily at Uf. I've been invited to interview next week, I'm extremely nervous! Don't get too nervous. You speak to students before the interview and we will all do our best to help you relax a little bit. Also, review this site and post any questions you might have. They really do want to get to know you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissywike Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I haven't heard a word from UF since I got the email that my application was complete. Anyone else in the same boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdizzl11 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I haven't heard a word from UF since I got the email that my application was complete. Anyone else in the same boat?Krissy I am in the same boat too :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda91 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I got the call today to interview December 1st/3rd!! Anyone else going to be there that day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucs2PA Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Anyone here going to be there Nov 17&18 next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrisan Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Hey! I am from the first interview group back in September and was wondering if anyone who has been interviewed has heard if they HAVE NOT gotten in to the program? i know they have accepted many (congrats!!!!) Just wasn't sure if anyone has heard if they haven't gotten in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsters Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Historically they interview everyone then do a final review in mid December. You should know your status (accepted, waitlisted, rejected) by the end of December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedTech77 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Hi! I'm new to the forum. I am interviewing Nov 17 & 18. Excited and nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsle85 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Received my UF rejection letter a few weeks ago. :( Broke my heart. I'm sorry it took so long to post it here. Going at it even harder next semester. UF is my #1 and I will reapply. Sigh. That being said, those who have received interviews and acceptances: CONGRATS! It's such a tough process and you should be proud of getting this far! Go Gators! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa_ck Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I am so sorry @marsle85 but kudos to you for continuing to work hard to get where you want to be...I hope UF recognizes that this next cycle! I am still in the waiting game of not hearing anything since my application went into review. Did your rejection letter come in the mail or email? Starting to wonder if I have one waiting at my permanent address too.....thanks for any insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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