bcurtis Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Undergrad School: Gardner-Webb UniversityCumulative GPA: 3.35Science GPA: 3.30Post Bacc GPA: 4.0Age at Application: 22Direct Patient Care: 5500 hours-EMT for Hospital Ambulance: 3800-EMT for EMS: 1200-CNA for nursing home: 500Research: noneVolunteer work: 300 hours-Soup kitchen assistant: 150-Jerusalem Project worker: 150Shadowing Hours: 30 hours-Vascular Surgeon: 20-Family Medicine PA: 10Letters of Recommendation: academic advisor, a department dean, supervisor from current EMT jobSchools Applied: Gardner-Webb University, Samuel-Merritt University, Hofstra University, Quinnipiac University, Marshall-Ketchum University, Franklin-Pierce University.Application submission date: 05/1/2016Application verification date: 05/13/2016Interview Invites: 1Denied: 0Wait-Listed: 0Accepted:0Withdrew: 0Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmtra24 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Your science GPA is not terrible, but I think you should broaden your horizons and search for schools that take a more holistic approach to reviewing your application. You have a decent amount of patient care hours, but getting some time with a PA would be beneficial. What are the percentiles for each section of your GRE? If any of them are below 50%, I would recommend re-taking it. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmtra24 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Thanks for the advice! I have about 50 more hrs shadowing a PA now and they are writing me a reccomendation. I also have ~2,800 DPC hrs now. I have not re-taken the GRE... I'm not sure, but I think my quantitative score was below the 50th percentile. I'm trying to find schools where I'm a good fit, with a more holistic approach, but I'm having trouble... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalas11 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Thanks for the advice! I have about 50 more hrs shadowing a PA now and they are writing me a reccomendation. I also have ~2,800 DPC hrs now. I have not re-taken the GRE... I'm not sure, but I think my quantitative score was below the 50th percentile. I'm trying to find schools where I'm a good fit, with a more holistic approach, but I'm having trouble... That's great! You could search around on this forum- lots of people have discussed which programs have traditionally accepted students with a wide range of GPAs. University of Charleston and Touro Univ-CA are some that I'm aware of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabound2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Undergrad Ed School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Pre-Reqs: some were taken at a community college and others were taken at a university associated with early college credit, but the majority were taken at my undergrad Age at application time: 23 Cumulative GPA: 3.71Science GPA: 3.61Pre-req GPA: 3.74-3.97 (depending on the program)GRE: V/152 (56%) Q/158 (71%) A/5.5 (98%) Shadow Hours: 43 hrs shadowing PAs (from 3 different specialties) Letters of Reference: 1 PA, 1 supervisor, 1 professorDirect Patient Care: (1200 hrs total) 100 hrs Resident Care Associate at Senior Living Community1100 hrs Nursing Assistant at Hospital Research: 2 yrs as research assistant in two different labs mainly in plant biology Volunteer: ~100 hrs as hospital volunteer~40 hrs volunteering in creating of self-sustainable farm in food-desert community~110 hrs volunteering Habitat for HumanityAwards: Dean's list (2 semesters)Memberships:-Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) Biological Honors Society-Alpha Chi Sigma (Professional Chemistry Fraternity)-AAPA-Pre-PA Society at UNC-American Red Cross Club at UNCLeadership:-Executive position in Tri-Beta-Executive position in Alpha Chi Sigma -Vice President for my rush class of Alpha Chi Sigma Schools Applied: Arcadia, Boston U, Campbell, Cornell, Desales, Drexel, Duke, ECU, Elon, MCPHS Boston, Methodist, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Penn State, Philadelphia Uni, Rutgers, UF, UNC-Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Yale Application Submitted Date: In progress (~mid June) Attempts: 1stI am mainly concerned with my direct patient contact experience. For many of the programs I am just around the min (1,000 hrs). I am applying to programs that have lower minimums, but there are many other applicants with much more experience. Furthermore, I have a pretty mediocre verbal score on the GRE. It'll be an expensive application journey, but hopefully it will all be worth it. As a fresh graduate, I would be beyond happy to be accepted into any one of the programs listed above. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdbhakta Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Undergrad Ed School: West Texas A&M University, BS in Biology MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC), BS in Cytogenetic Technology Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.41Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.40Post Bachelor GPA: 4.00 (Last 60+ hours)Age at application time : 231st GRE: 307 cumulative (150V, 157Q, 4.0W) Direct Patient Care (type & hours):None :( - Trust me, I tried to find a place to help volunteer or work, but I was pretty much put on hold and never called on everywhere I went - No excuses though, I hope my shadow experiences make up at least a little bit for this disappointment Non-Direct Health Care (type & hours): Cytogenetic Technology Oncology/Hematology Clinical Rotations at Vanderbilt University - ~600 hours Shadowing Experience (type & hours): Hematology (MD) - 32 hours Pediatrics ICU (MD) - 13 hours Interventional Radiology (PA-C) - 125 hours (and still shadowing) Certifications and Licenses: Licensed Cytogenetic Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist BLS Certified Research Activities:Pancreatic Cancer at MDACC (3 months) - Published abstract in Association of Genetic Technologist over a systematic review on the correlation between CNV and staging for PCSchools Applied: Oklahoma City University, Texas Tech University, UT-Southwestern, UT-Pan American (UT-RGV), UT-Medical Branch, University of North Texas, OU-Tulsa, University of Charleston (WV), and Alderson Broads University (WV) Letter of Recommendation: 1 from a PA-C that I am shadowing - Interventional Radiology in Amarillo, TX 1 from an MD - Education Coordinator of my CGT program at MDACC 1 from an MD, PhD - Program Director of my CGT program at MDACC Application Submitted Date: CASPA submitted May 31, 2016 I will keep updating this post as I find out about my interviews, acceptances, and denials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepillow Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Undergrad Ed School:CUNY College of Staten Island, BS in Medical Technology, minor in BiologyCumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.5, increased with timeScience Undergrad. GPA: 3.68Post Bachelor GPA: 4.00Age at application time : 25 1st GRE: none yet, scheduled for 7/11/16Direct Patient Care : (type & hours)Phlebotomist ~2000 Blood bank Technologist ~5000, ~3000 of which involve phlebotomy Health Care Experience: Blood Bank technologist: ~6000 Other Experience: Science Tutor for ~1.5 years Volunteer: Blood drives Shadowing: Shadowing PA ~40 hours in the ERExtracurricular/Research Activities:Neuroscience research in undergrad, attended international conference in Morocco to present research Microbiology research Awards:Dean's list x2 2013 Saundra Frankel Memorial Award for Excellence in Allied Health Certifications and Licenses: Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP Phlebotomy Technician ASCP Clinical Laboratory Technologist NYS License LORs: PA, Undergrad professor, supervisor. (I am very shaky about the PA letter because I hardly knew her, however the programs required a letter from a PA.)Schools Applied: 8 in 2015: Hofstra, Touro Manhattan, Touro Bay Shore, Touro Winthrop, NYIT, CUNY City College Sophie Davis, St John's, Stony BrookApplication Submitted Date: mid September 2015Schools Received Application Date: early Oct 2015Interview Invites: CUNY City CollegeDenied: 8Withdrew Application: 0Waitlisted: 0Accepted: 0Attempts: 1 For my first try I only applied to local schools, for various reasons. Also I only applied to schools not requiring the GRE. I have taken 4 science classes since that application, all As, and I plan to shadow that PA again in her primary care facility, and perhaps get her to write a better letter. I am also considering asking my current supervisor to write me a letter as opposed to my old one. Not that the letter was bad, but maybe a fresh and current perspective was necessary. Due to a very recent diagnosis in the family I am unable to take an EMT or MA course while going to school to refresh my Anatomy and Physiology courses, so the prior phlebotomy experience will have to stay. I also can't take the pay cut at the moment because my family member cannot work and I'm fully supporting the household. For my current application I am expanding towards the mid-West and more in New England. I am taking a GRE course soon, and plan to take the exam mid July. Any input is absolutely appreciated!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 You should have gotten in somewhere with those stats. Honestly you just probably applied too late in the cycle or had an underwhelming personal statement or LORs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepillow Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 You should have gotten in somewhere with those stats. Honestly you just probably applied too late in the cycle or had an underwhelming personal statement or LORs I definitely applied too late. Stony Brook rejected me a day after getting my app. I think the PA's LOR could have been sub-par, just because of the nature of the situation. We hardly knew each other and we had conflicting work schedules (we work in the same facility) so I wasn't able to shadow as much as I would have liked. I will try to speak with her more about this. This cycle I am also applying to the school she graduated from, so maybe that would be a plus to their ad-com. Another thing was that an individual writing the academic LOR became a big shot while I was applying and was very overwhelmed and short on time. I will attempt to get a hold of the guy to see what can be done about the previous letter, because he really oversaw much of my undergrad and post bacc "career" so I think his letter is really beneficial to my application. I am also currently rewriting my PS from scratch, so that should help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB89 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Undergrad: Wheaton College, B.A Major: Psychology Minor: Music Performance GPA: 3.8 Grad School: Brown University, M.S Major: Behavioral Science GPA: 4.0 Pre reqs: Community College RI GPA: 3.96 CASPA Submitted: Early June Age: 27 GREs: - Verbal: 161 89% - Quantitative: 165 91% - Writing 5.0 93% HCE: 3000+ in Psychiatric hospital ER Research: 6000+ hours as clinical research assistant (Much would be considered patient care experience: med history, physical exams, phlebotomy, EKG's, diagnostic interviewing, Motivational Interviewing, CBT) Shadowing: 0 hours LORs: Nurse manager, grad school professor, Attending MD at Psychiatric hospital Schools Applied: Tufts Duke GWU UNC Quinnipiac Cornell Bryant Northwestern I realize that these are a lot of top tier programs, but hope that applying to a number of programs will help my chances to get into at least one Hopeful career path: Behavioral Health/psychiatry PA in some capacity OR emergency medicine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orthotech85 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I guess I might as well post one of these too... Major: Biology GPA: cGPA 3.43 sGPA: 3.70 GRE: 157 verbal 153 quantitative 3.5 writing Age at Application: 30 PCE: 19,000 hours as an Orthopedic Technician Extras: Chapter Author of publisher accepted text due out this winter Shadow: Ortho PA 100 hours EM PA 65 hours LOR: EM PA 4th year Ortho resident Chief Ortho resident Ortho Program Director Schools Applied: 10 in total Bryant, Johnson and Wales, Albany, Duke, GWU, MCPHS(worcester), Franklin Pierce, UNE, Yale, Quinnipiac Interviews invites: Bryant University Denied: Withdrew Applications: Acceptances: I'm optimistic and look forward to the process. What do you guys and gals think of my chances? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faggiolaccio Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 -Undergrad Ed School: University of Utah (Received Bachelors degree in Health Promotion and Education, Emphasis in Emergency Medical Services Management) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.04 Science Undergrad. GPA: 2.83 Undergrad Non Science GPA: 3.29 -Retaking classes / completing prereqs at Salt Lake Community College Post Baccalaureate Science GPA: 3.88 (On 28 of my most recent credit hours) Post Baccalaureate GPA: 3.89 (on 31 most recent credit hours) -Age at application time : 30 -1st GRE: Verbal-155 (67%) Quantitative-152 (48%) Analytical Writing- 4.5 (80%) -Direct Patient Care : Clinical Research coordinator Phase 1 human trials- 11,070 hours (been working here full time for 5 years with lots of overtime) EMT at youth rehab facility- 1100 hours EMT with contractor working on National guard base prepping soldiers for deployment- 100 hours EMT/MA at Family practice/Urgent care clinic- 160 Hours TOTAL-12,430 -Extracurricular/Research Activities: volunteer work. tutoring. shadowing. Shadowing -Interventional Radiology PA 8 hours -Derm PA 8 hours -E.P. Cardio PA 8 hours -Cardio PA 6 hours -EM PA 4 hours -Vascular Surgery PA 4 hours -Ortho PA 4 hours TOTAL- 42 hours Extra Cirricular -Italian Instructor (Beginner and Advanced) for Italian Club of Salt Lake City -Vice president of my HOA -2 year church service mission -Unit Commissioner with Boy Scouts of America -Current service with local church youth group Schools Applied: 19 this cycle (8 last) Albany, Augsburg, Desales, Emory, Franklin Pierce, Midwestern, Missouri State, Northwestern, Oregon Health and Science, Pacific, Philadelphia, Rocky Mountain UOHP, South College, South University (GA), U of Florida, U of New Mexica, U of the Sciences Philadelphia, U of Utah, Sullivan Application Submitted Date: 05/14/2016 Schools Received Application Date: 05/18/2016 Interview Invites: 0 Denied: 3 so far Withdrew Application: 0 Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: 0 I think I got everything. The biggest problem that I think I have is my GPA. I was 18 in 2003 and failed a bunch of classes because I wasn't ready for college. Even though they were more than 10 years ago they still drag me down. Ive retaken all of them and gotten A's in everything except for Gen Chem 2 which was a B+. So unless a program looks at most recently completed coursework it feels like I haven't got a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsman89 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 -Undergrad Ed School: Northern Arizona University (Health Science: Allied Health) (Graduate in December) Cumulative Undergrad: 3.66 Science Undergrad: 3.73 -AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology (Graduated with honors) Age at application: 27 GRE: V:152 Q:150 AW:4.0 Direct Patient Care: ~10,000 (Hospital Corpsman, Deployed to Afghanistan on embedded training team: mentored local Afghan soldiers, and taught basic life support, as well as conducted missions-Received Navy Commendation Medal for this) (also, worked primary care while not deployed) Health Care Experience: ~3,000 (Currently working as MLT in laboratory at rural hospital working night shift alone. Responsible for all aspects of lab during my shift.) (Also was in education in training during parts of my military career: TCCC instructor, Combat Life Saver instructor, and CPR instructor). Extra: Not much, but some volunteer work sprinkled in periodcally. Currently volunteer at rock climbing gym to belay children on saturdays. Awards: Dean's list all semesters, various awards and letters from military career. Shadow: 25 hours or so of shadowing EM dept. PA LORs: PA from Navy, PA that I shadowed, MLT director, Laboratory director. Schools Applied: 16. OHSU, U of Utah, U of Florida, U of Charleston , Duke, Medex, MIdwestern (glendale), U of Southern Alabama, Franklin Pierce, U of Toledo, Sullivan U, Dyouville, Wichita State, Elon, DeSales. Application Submitted date: 6/2/16 Verified date: 6/3/16 Interview invites: U of Charleston, Dyouville, U of Flordia, OHSU, Midwestern (Glendale), MEDEX, U of Southern Alabama, West Liberty, Duke, U of Utah, F Pierce. Rejected: Wichita state Waitlisted: Withdrew: D'youville, U of Florida, OHSU, MEDEX, U of Southern Alabama, West Liberty, F Pierce. Accepted: University of Charleston, Midwestern Glendale, U of Utah, Duke. Attending: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROSS26 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Undergrad Ed School: Eastern Washington University, BS Biology Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.30 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.22 Post Bachelor GPA: 4.00 Age at application time : 27 1st GRE: 308 (157 V, 151 Q, 4 W) Direct Patient Care : Surgical Technologist, 5 years- 6,000+ hours Volunteer: Healthcare for Homeless Veterans- 2 years LORs: 2 MDs within my surgical specialty 1 PA-C within my specially 1 ARNP, hospitalist at VA Med Center 1 Charge RN on unit Schools Applied: MEDEX NW Application Submitted Date: May 25 Schools Received Application Date: Same day, but no confirmation regarding start of review process yet Interview/ Denial/ Acceptance Invite: will update Attempts: first Any feedback regarding stats? I know GPA is a little lower than I would like but I did address that in my essay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaffertyDaniel Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Undergrad School: BS Exercise Science Undergrad GPA: 3.59 CASPA GPA: 3.48 Science GPA: 3.3 Last 60 Credits: 3.68 Prereq: ~ 3.65 for each school Age: 24 GRE: 157Q (68) , 154V (63), 4.5 Writing (80) LOR: Professor, PA who works in my clinic, MD who works in my clinic, Clinic supervisor Direct Patient Care: Central Monitor Tech: 240 Hours Cardiac Rehab Internship: 600 Hours PT Office Aide: 60 Hours Medical Assistant: 1340 Hours (still accumulating 40 hours/week) Extracurricular Activities: Division 1 Athlete: 5 years Volunteer Youth Coach: 200 Hours Other volunteering activities ~ 40 Hours Awards: Cum Laude First team academic all conference multiple times (few other awards like that) Shadowing: PA Shadow-Family Practice: 32 Hours PA Shadow-Cardiology: 6 Hours PA Shadow-Trauma Burn Unit: 12 Hours PA Shadow-Orthopaedics: 4 Hours PA Shadow-Radiation Oncology: 4 Hours Total: 58 Hours Schools Applied: Northwestern, Rosalind Franklin, Yale, Wayne State, Arcadia, Eastern Michigan App Submitted: 6-10-16 for first batch Denied: EMU Interview Invites: Arcadia so far Accepted: Will Update 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowler Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Undergrad Ed School: Dixie State University Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.7 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.58 Age at application time : 25 1st GRE: 147 quant 147 qual 5 written Direct Patient Care : psych tech 1600 hrs Psych tech 600 Orderly - heart team 1500 Patient transporter imaging - 300 About 4000 total Extracurricular/Research Activities: Cum laude Ambassador presidency member Treasurer pre PA club Member AAPA Volunteer 7700 hours missionary service 150 hours doctors volunteer clinic 150 hours Boy Scouts advisor 150 hours youth advisor 60 hours visiting with assisted living facilities Shadow 60 hours orthopedic PAs 60 hours cardiovascular and thoracic PAs 8 hours general surgery PA LOR Orthopedic PA CV PA President of University (mentor) Schools Applied: NYIT, U of U, Midwestern AZ, Samuel Merritt, Touro CA, Indiana State, UT southwestern, Emory, South College, Clarkson, Albany, GWU, pacific Application Submitted Date: 5/26/16 Verified: 5/27/16 Interview Invites: Denied: Withdrew Application: Waitlisted: Accepted: My GRE is a little low which is unfortunate but I was hoping I could still look competitive what do you guys think? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisnlife Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Undergrad Major: Substance Abuse Studies Undergrad GPA: 3.70 ish Undergrad Science GPA: 3.68 Age: 27 GRE: 149 V 152 Q 4.0 W Patient Care Expereince: Mental health tech with developmentally delayed adolescence: 1600+ VA hospital Substance abuse clinic work study: 450 PCE in Army, aid litter team, combat life saver ect: 1000 Shadowing: About 100 hours in 3 settings Volunteering: Mainly in VA hospital 100+ hours National certified emergency medical technician (never have really used) Xtra curricualar: Im a dad who goes to work and school I dont have a lot of time LOR: 2 PA's, and 1 combat medic Schools applied: UW Tacoma, Oregon Health science, OU OKC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyJ Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Jenna..I am a registered dental hygienist. Does anyone know if this counts toward my 2000 hours of direct hands on experience?I'm curious if you went on to become a PA. I have 11 years experience as an RDH and just worry that it won't be taken seriously as direct patient care. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PzawifetoPA Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Undergrad: Delaware Technical Community College - Associate Degree in Nursing (May 2015) Wilmington University - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (May 2016) GPA: CASPA Overall Non-science GPA - 3.61 CASPA Overall Science GPA - 3.12GRE: V 148 Q 144 W 4.0 CASPA application submitted 6/1/16 Final transcript received by CASPA 6/9/16 CASPA verified: 06/14/16Age at time of application: 46Direct Patient Care: 700+ hours clinical experiences as Student Nurse for my ADN requirements in Med-Surg / Community / Psych -including Substance Abuse Detox & rehab / Labor & Delivery / Peds / Geriatrics -long term care / Hospice / Trauma 3 months as RN at an Inpatient Behavior Health Facility 5 years as a Certified Medical Assistant and Registered Nurse w/a large Dermatology Practice (General Derm/Mohs Surgery/Facial and Body Plastics) 2 months as RN on a Hemodialysis unit at a local hospital - includes intra-op / in-patient & out-patient treatments / acute bedside Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and SLEED. Healthcare Experience: 10 years non-clinical leadership role experience in pathology & patient services Volunteer experience:30 hours at Little Sister's of the Poor Residential facilityShadowing: significant experience through work-related contact LOR: 3 Total - 1 Physician (who I have worked w/ for 15+ years) / 1 PA-C (who I worked with for 8 years before she moved.) / 1 PA-C (who I have worked with for the last 8 + years)Applying (for 2017):Arcadia (both locations) / DeSales / Drexel / PCOM-Philadelphis campus / Temple & Thomas Jefferson Interview Invites: pending Denied: - pending Waitlisted - pending Accepted - pending Attending - pending Attempt: Second (First attempt, 2015-16 cycle, was only to 2 programs - I submitted late in the application process-Aug/Sept to 1 program and Jan for the second & I was not finished w/my Bachelor's). *Since the last cycle I have increased Pt care and personal experience, added volunteer hours, completed my undergrad degree and improved my Science and Overall GPA's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdhungel13 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Undergrad: Brigham Young University- BS in Psychology Overall CASPA Science GPA: 3.89 Overall CASPA Non Science GPA: 3.60 Age at application time : 26 Attempt: First attempt GRE: Verbal-155 Quantitative-150 Analytical Writing- 5.0 Direct Patient Care: -1080 hours as CNA in assisted living, worked as a med tech -360 hours as a hospice aide for neighbor's mom -2368 hours as a float pool aid at level 1 trauma center Total: 3,808 hours Shadowing: -14 hours, two dermatology PAs -4 hours, gastroenterology PA -8 hours, primary care PA Total: 26 hours Volunteer: -60 hours crisis line -60 hours local church -20 hours state psychiatric hospital -10 hours after school tutor -10 hours family mentor Total: 160 hours Schools Applied: 8 programs total: Barry (Miami), OHSU, Pacific, Baylor, Quinnipiac, University of Nevada, Southern California University of Health Sciences, and University of Utah Application Submitted Date: 6/15/2016 Verified: 6/17/2016 Interview Invites: Barry (Miami), Qunnipiac Denied: OHSU Withdrew Application: pending Waitlisted: pending Accepted: Barry (Miami) Good luck everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannn Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Undergrad Ed School: University of North Texas (Bachelors of Arts in Biology with a minor in Chemistry)Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.72Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.61 Age at application time: 24 GRE: 151V (50%), 153Q (52%), 4.0A (56%) Patient Care Experience: - 156 hours throughout 2 separate medical mission trips to Dominican Republic/Haiti and Peru - 72 hours as EMT student during clinical rotations - Will update application with more hours; I begin working as a paid EMT on 6/29/16 Health Care Experience: - 2,800 hours as an ED scribe Certifications: - EMT - BLS Shadowing: - 100 hours, EM PA - 22 hours, ortho PA - 28 hours, family med DO Volunteer: - 41 hours of various volunteering (assisted living facility, habitat for humanity, feeding homeless, street cleaning) - 156 hours from international medical mission trips (listed above as PCE) LoR: - 2 from EM physicians I work with - 1 from EM PA I shadowed Schools Applied: (12) - Texas Tech, UNT, UTMB, UT Rio Grande Valley, UT San Antonio, UT Southwestern, Yale, UC Denver, Touro Nevada, Harding, OU-Tulsa, St Francis New Mexico Application Submitted Date: 6/6/16 Application Verified Date: 6/9/16 Interview Invites: PendingDenied: PendingWithdrew Application: PendingWaitlisted: PendingAccepted: Pending Attempt: First 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfca40 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Undergrad Ed School: University of Phoenix, Southern California Campus, BS in Business Management Cumulative GPA: 3.40Science GPA: 3.75Post Bachelor GPA: 4.00Age at application time : 26GRE: Not Taken YetDirect Patient Care : (type & hours) Patient Care Technician on Medical/Telemetry nursing unit, 700 hours Shadowing40 hours, PA-C in an Urgent Care LOR's PA-C of 41 years, Lead Charge Nurse, Anatomy Professor, Police Supervisor Extracurricular/Research Activities:1.5 years as a volunteer with the local sheriff's department (850 hours) 4.5 years as a full time police officer Honorably Discharged United States Army Veteran 40 hours volunteer in a local ER 40 hours of shadowing a PA in an urgent careSchools Applied: Western University of Health Science, Arizona School of Health Sciences, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Charles Drew, Nova Southeastern Jacksonville/Fort Meyers/Orlando, Barry MiamiApplication Submitted Date: I'll be applying in August once I finish a class this summer semester.Schools Received Application Date: N/AInterview Invites: NoneDenied: NoneWithdrew Application: NoneWaitlisted: NoneAccepted: NoneAttempts: First Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrm2016 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Undergrad Ed School: University of North Texas, Logistics & Supply Chain ManagementCumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.37Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.76Post Bachelor GPA: 4.00 (53 credit hours for all pre-reqs)Age at application time : 27GRE: 149 V, 151 Q, 3.0 ADirect Patient Care : (type & hours) Scribe in ER - 2 years, ~2500 hours Patient Care Tech on Heart & Lung Transplant floor - 1.5 years ~ 2160 hours Shadowing: 150+ hours shadowing PA while working as a scribe 60+ hours shadowing PA in ER LOR: PA Former supervisor from PCT job Former university advisorExtracurricular/Research Activities:Member of Fraternity Alumni Association Volunteer with church at homeless shelterSchools Applied: University of North Texas, UT Southwestern, Texas Tech, UT Pan American, UT San Antonio, Baylor, OU, UT Medical BranchApplication Submitted Date: CASPA submitted June 16th. Still working on Baylor supplemental applicationSchools Received Application Date: UNT, UT Southwestern, Texas Tech and UTMB have verified applications and have submitted/paid all supplemental applications.Interview Invites: will updateDenied: will updateWithdrew Application: will updateWaitlisted: will updateAccepted: will updateAttempts: first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katesters Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Undergrad Ed School: California State University San Bernardino, BS in biochemistry and minor in biology Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.81 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.69 Post Bachelor GPA: 4.00 (16 credit hours) Age at application time: 24 GRE: 160 V, 154 Q, 4.0 W Direct Patient Care: (type & hours) CNA at skilled nursing facility- just over 2,000 hours Shadowing: 12 hours with the NP at the SNF I work at LOR: Organic Chemistry Professor whom I also did research with 2 of the Charge Nurses I work with Extracurricular/Research Activities: ~1000 hours research in O-Chem lab I just started volunteering at a local hospital and will update my app later in the cycle Schools Applied: (12) Northern Arizona University Western University Charles Drew UC Davis Pacific University OHSU University of Wisconsin- Madison UNTHSC Drexel DeSales MCPHS-Worcester California Baptist University Application Submitted Date: June 15 (still working on program materials for about half of my schools) Application Verified Date: June 20 Interview Invites: UC Davis, Western University, MCPHS Worcester, DeSales, Cal Baptist, UW Madison Denied: UNTHSC, OHSU, Drexel, Pacific, UW Madison, Charles Drew, Western University Withdrew Application: MCPHS Worcester Waitlisted: DeSales Accepted: UC Davis, DeSales Attempts: first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTOPAC Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I figured I'd share my stats as I received an interview invite yesterday. It's possible even with a low GPA like mine. Undergrad Ed School: University of Central Florida, B.S. in Health Sciences Pre-clinical Cumulative GPA: 2.9Science GPA: 3.1Last 60 hour GPA: 3.6 (science and cumulative)Age at application time : 25GRE: Quantitative - 155, Verbal - 154, AW - 3.5 Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) Medical Assisting - 4,800 ShadowingRoughly 140 hours shadowing MDs and PAs in various clinical practices LOR's (4) MD & Co-founder of statewide medical practice PA-C, Ph.D & Adjunct professor of local Physician Assistant Program PA-C of 30 years Supervisor at work Extracurricular/Research Activities: Not exactly applicable, but listed my college sports involvement during the second half of college career Schools Applied: 29 programsApplication Submitted Date: May 5th Schools Received Application Date: May 12thInterview Invites: 1Denied: 6Withdrew Application: NoneWaitlisted: NoneAccepted: NoneAttempts: 2nd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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