GreatChecko Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 I've heard from others that everyone that interview has an equal chance of acceptance... Just to address this, it's not that everyone that interviews has an equal chance of acceptance, per se. There's too many factors to say that. However, there are at least as many unfilled spots in the class as there are interviewees in each group. Thus, each person is interviewing for a spot on the class, not on the wait list or the rejection list. Towards the end, the acceptances slow down for this reason; the number of open seats equals the number of interviewees in the final group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lov3_xx Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 My CASPA was verified on Monday 08/11. All of my schools have contacted me saying that received my application, except UF... Is this normal? I mailed in the supplemental the same Monday as well. The only thing I'm missing on my application would be the medterm course that I will be taking in october, but I didn't state this in my CASPA since I haven't registered yet. Is there someone to e-mail to let them know? Its been about a week now. Just concerned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsters Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I don't think there is anything to be concerned about. However, you should have listed med terminology as a pending class even though you hadn't registered for it. Since you didn't, best bet is to email the program at admissions@pap.ufl.edu and let them know that you are taking it in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elope17 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I just updated my CASPA with completed summer courses. Does UF recommend sending updated transcripts now as courses are completed, or just prior to matriculation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 It's never a bad idea to update the school with any grades that aren't on your CASPA, especially if it is a required/recommended class or it will raise your GPA. Don't send all your transcripts, but only the ones that will update the classes that were in progress. If you accept a seat in the class, sometime in January they will send a letter outlining everything they need you to send to complete your student file. This will include an original copy of all your transcripts. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls419 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I know I am very late for application to this school in particular but I was wondering if one of you wouldn't mind sharing what the supplemental application entails? Does it have an essay, and if so, what was the prompt/word count like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsters Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Unless something has changed, there is no essay on the supplemental. It's just a formality required by the university itself. It's not very expensive either. JUST BE SURE to follow the directions listed on UF's PA website about how to properly fill it out. You will need to print it and snail mail it to the program. UF gives a priority to students whose CASPA apps are VERIFIED prior to September 1. Absolute deadline is October 1. GOOD LUCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigator Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Supplemental application is fairly easy. There isn't an essay. You basically create an account, enter your demographic information, fill out a criminal history disclosure, and pay the fee. Make sure you print the supplemental application and mail it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsters Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 And be sure to choose "professional schools". visit http://pap.med.ufl.edu/admissions/applications for the rest of the details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 I know I am very late for application to this school in particular but I was wondering if one of you wouldn't mind sharing what the supplemental application entails? Does it have an essay, and if so, what was the prompt/word count like? I don't know if I'd say you are "very late".... September 1 is the preference date to have your CASPA "completed" (notice, it doesn't say verified) with all supporting documents submitted. One more week left to do that. That being said, I'd work hard to get things done by this date. People who submit afterwards do get interviews. It's just much more of a numbers game once we get into September and beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurePAfromMA Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Looking forward to an interview at UF. Please post on the feed If other prospective students receive an invitation for an interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arosswoods Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 @futurePAfromMA, when did you hear from them? Was it by email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katelyne Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 @arosswoods, it's a phone call :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurePAfromMA Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Have not heard back yet. Just optimistic for an interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arosswoods Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Starting to get discouraged, seems like a lot of people already have interviews I've had a few emails for additional info or answering questions but no word on interview. This is one of 2 schools that I applied to with rolling admission and I'm surprised not to have any news yet. Funny how one day this process is exciting and the next its just nerve wreaking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsters Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I'm not sure why you think a lot of people are getting interviews. They will probably interview about 150 people and I have only heard of a half dozen or so who have listed on here that they have interviews. UF interviews until December. They do not do rolling admissions which means you have between now and December to keep your hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arosswoods Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Since their deadline for admissions hasn't passed and they are already extending interview invites, doesn't that mean they have rolling admissions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 They don't have rolling admissions in the sense that they don't fill the class as they go. They will interview through December and there will be as many open spots in the class as there are interviewees on that day. Don't get discouraged, the wait is the worst part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arosswoods Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Thanks. I assumed there would be less spots available by the time I interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parity Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Just got an interview phone call. Originally they it was supposed to be the 19th, but I rescheduled to October 6th/7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arosswoods Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 @parity when did u submit/ get confirmation that app was sent to committee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parity Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I submitted late May, recieved confirmation in July originally but there was a discrepency I had to work out two or three weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arosswoods Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Ok thanks. Congratulations! They gave you a choice of days to interview? And is it a 2 day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parity Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I couldn't make the first date since I'd be out of town. I can't comment on the other dates or times since I only know my own, but if you're curious I know woodsters or the greatcheko are current students or alum that detailed the application process, and have some personal experience. You might want to reference their posts earlier in the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 The short and sweet of interviewing at UF (this is how it's rolled in past years and as always is subject to change): Monday - Program info session, "group experience," and the optional, but awesome and highly recommended, dinner with current students (faculty does not and cannot attend the dinner). Tuesday - Optional class, Interview session 1, usually applicants who have traveled a great distance Wednesday - Optional class, Interview session 2, usually more local/driving distance applicants Applicants attend Monday and one of the interview sessions, and will usually have about 3-4 interviews that are 1-1 with PA faculty, admissions director, associate dean, and/or community PA (usually Shands PA or area alum). For those of you still working on getting those applications completed, work double duty to get it in by 9/1. This will be a big help to your cause this year. Good luck! Checko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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