ilygurlie Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Undergrad School: EXSS at UNCC Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.36Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.1Age at application time : 24GRE: 158 Q, 151 V, 4.5 WDirect Patient Care : (type & hours) 2000 hours as CNAHealthcare Experience: 30 hours hospital volunteerResearch:NoneVolunteering: 70 hours volunteering with low income children after schoolLeadership Experience: 70 hours undergraduate Teaching Assistant for psych Shadowing: 80 hours primary care PANon-Health Care Employment: 300 as office assistantExtra: Dean's List x 3LORs: Professor, PA I shadowed, work supervisor Schools Applied: South (GA, FL, and VA), Wingate, Campbell, University Charleston, Lock Haven, South Alabama, Texas Tech, Arcadia, North Greenville, Methodist, EVMS, Oklahoma City Application Submitted Date: submitted 6/1, verified 6/7 Interview Invites: University of Charleston, Wingate, NGU, Lock havenDenied: South (all campuses), Arcadia, Oklahoma CityWithdraw Application: Waitlisted: NGUAccepted: Attempts: first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellness Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (B.S. Nutrition: Dietetics, minor in biology) Age at application time: 22 Cumulative GPA: 3.60Science GPA: 3.68 GRE: V 153(60%) Q 159(73%) A 4.5 (82%)Shadow Hours: ~40 hours in primary careLOR: 1 PA, 1 supervisor, 1 professor I also had a committee LOR from my school which included the dean of students, head of my department, my academic advisor, my premed adviser, my research adviser, and my biochemistry professor. Direct Patient Care: None Other Heath Care: Starting work as a full-time autism support member.Volunteer: 150 hours at various locations which included a cross-country trip to help disadvantaged children. Leadership: 1.5 years as President of Community Service Club, 0.5 years as VP of Community Service Club, and 1.5 years as a resident assistant. Research: ~30 hours of antimicrobial resistance research Schools Applied To: Mary Baldwin Interviews: Mary Baldwin (6/23) Denied: - Waitlisted: - Accepted: Mary Baldwin!!! Application Submitted Date: 5/31/17 Verification Date: 6/01/17 Attempt: First I was accepted into Mary Baldwin before I got a chance to apply to my other schools! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoYouKnow Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: University of Florida, BA Psychology Age at application time: 27 Cumulative GPA: 3.69Science GPA: 3.82GRE: V/154 Q/147 A/3.0Shadow Hours: ER PA - 26 hrs, ARNP - 6 hrs, MD - 2 hrs LOR: PA, Orthopedic Surgeon, Practice Manager Direct Patient Care: Rad Tech in hospital - 2080 hrs, Lead Rad Tech in orthopedic office & surgery - 3680 hrs Other Heath Care: clinical rotations during rad tech programVolunteer: medical mission, phlebotomy tutor Schools Applied (5 total): University of Florida, Florida State University, University of South Florida, Nova - Jacksonville, Nova - Orlando, South University - Tampa Application Submitted Date: May 12th Interviews: South University - Tampa Denied: University of Florida Waitlisted: Accepted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsrrt Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Undergraduate: Florida Southwestern State College Major: B.A.S in Cardiopulmonary Science Age at application time: 24 Cumulative GPA: 3.58 Science GPA: 3.61 GRE: V/151 Q/148 W/4.5 LOR: Critical Care PA, 2 night shift Respiratory Therapy Supervisors & Respiratory Therapy Program Director at FSW. Credentials: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRT-ACCS), Neonatal & Pediatric Specialty (RRT-NPS), ACLS, PALS, NRP, BLS, and STABLE. Direct Patient Care: Registered Respiratory Therapist at a Regional Trauma Center Registered Respiratory Therapist at a Local Community Hospital Both include working in ER, PACU, medical ICU, cardiac ICU, Cath Lab, NICU, L&D, Peds, rapid response and code blue team (~6000 hrs, 2.5 years and going) Clinical rotations as a student Respiratory Therapist (~800 hrs, ~1.5 year) Other Work: Subway Restaurant Team Leader and sandwich artist (~6000 hrs, 4 years) Schools Applied (7 total): University of Florida, Adventist University, Nova - All Campuses, Barry University Application Submitted Date: May 27th Interviews: Denied: Waitlisted: Accepted: All fingers crossed. Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stc2015 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Undergrad School: Brigham Young University, B.S. Physiology & Developmental Biology Grad School: Brigham Young University, M.S. Physiology & Developmental Biology Thesis – Insulin and Ketones: Their Roles in Brain Mitochondrial Function Age at application time: 23 Cumulative Undergrad GPA: 3.39Undergrad Science GPA: 3.21 Cumulative Graduate GPA: 3.96 Science Graduate GPA: 4.0GRE: V/155 Q/155 A/4.5Shadow Hours: 60 – Pediatric MD 5 - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery APRN 10 – Gastroenterology PA-C 30 – Primary Care PA-C 8 – Orthopedic PA-C 12 – Physical Medicine PA-C 4 – Dermatology NP LOR: 2 Professors/Research Mentors, 1 PA (my CNA supervisor was going through chemo so I decided not to ask her) Direct Patient Care: 3,000 hours as a CNA in memory care; 300 hours as a CNA/personal assistant for a women suffering from quadriplegia Volunteer: Anatomy Academy (service-learning in elementary schools), Church Leadership, President of Marketing & Organization for BYU Diabetes Club, volunteered at local diabetes events. Schools Applied (2 total): UT Southwestern and UNT (I am a TX Resident) Application Submitted Date: May 22nd Interviews:Denied:Waitlisted:Accepted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nolefan1851 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: Florida State University - Exercise Physiology (graduating August 2017) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.75 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.58 (BCP 3.61) Age at application time: 21 1st GRE: V- 149 (42%) Q-152 (47%) W- 4.0 (59%) 2nd GRE: Plan on taking it again in August Direct Patient Care: CNA at Family Care Unit 6 months ~ 350 hrs at time of app currently 550 and shadowing primary care PA for 16 hours and shadowing emergency medicine PA 60 hours Extracurricular/Research Activities: Competed in collegiate cross country/ track and field for first two years, member of Women In Leadership Development club. LOR: Assistant Nurse Manager on my floor, Biochemistry Professor, PA that I shadowed Schools Applied: South University- Savannah and Tampa, Philadelphia University, High Point University, Elon University, Texas Tech, Nova- Ft. Lauderdale, South College, Nova Southeastern- Jacksonville and Ft. Lauderdale Application Submitted Date: Submitted on 5/30 and verified the same day for the first round of schools. Schools Received Application Date: 5/30-6/2 Interview Invites: South University- Savannah, Nova Southeastern- Ft. Lauderdale Denied: Philadelphia University Withdrew Application: will update Waitlisted: Butler Accepted: South University- Savannah, Nova Southeastern- Jax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valdivia.ashley Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Hello All! I mistakenly posted to the PA applicant stat page.. This will be my first time applying this cycle. I have worked very hard to get here please let me know what you think or if anyone has any pointers for me. I had a to retake a few classes which I know will hurt my cumulative GPA in caspa but I am staying hopeful. Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management February 2018 current GPA 3.74 Anatomy-B Physiology-B Microbiology-A Nutrition-A Pharmacology-A Intro to Chem-C Gen Chem-C Statistics-B Intro Psychology-B Developmental Psy-A ENG I-B ENG II critical thinking-A GRE-retaking HCE -4 years as a medication technician and resident assistant at an assisted living facility -6 years as a lead laboratory technician Extracurricular activities- -Crisis Crew -Assembling homeless kits with younger relatives/family Volunteer- - Crisis text line (counselor) -Employment Enrichment program for clients with mental health conditions LOR -NP from current place of employment -Clinical Lab Scientist from my lab department who supervises me -RN from assisted living who was my direct report My passion is to work in an underserved area preferably the San Joaquin Valley and motivate kids from small towns and be able to offer top of the line care to people who cannot commute to larger cities for healthcare. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nudge1993 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: Grand Valley State University Cumulative Undergrad: 3:47 Science Undergrad: 3:45 Post Bachelor GPA: 3.74 over 32 credits Age at application time: 24 GRE: 307 with a 4.0 writing Direct Patient care: Athletic trainer with ouptatient physical therapy- 1450 hours Athletic trainer at a local high school- 900 hours Athletic trainer covering local events in Metro Detroit- 40 hours Student athletic trainer in undergrad- 1500 hours Volunteering: Volunteer at a local free health clinic with role as MA- 42 hours Observation: 100 hours with orthopedic PA in orthopedic clinic and operating room 13 hours with surigical trauma PA at local hospital 8 hours with Rapid Response Team PA at local hospital Memberships: AAPA Extra: Deans list 3 times during undergrad LORs: Orthopedic PA PA from free health clinic PT who is my supervisor Schools applied to and going to apply to: Wayne State, Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, University of Detroit Mercy, University of Toledo, Penn State, Rush, Rosalind Franklin, Marquetten Northwestern University Applicaiton submitted date: 6/2 Applicaiton verified: 6/5 Interview invites: Will update Denied: Will update Waitlisted: Will update Accepted: WIll update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkearney Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I appreciate the input and PM'd you. I mostly agree. Broadening your pool and getting accepted somewhere/anywhere will allow you to enter the profession earlier. With that comes another year of added income, and one less year of the grind/stress that comes from applying. But I also wanted to add that you shouldn't be entirely discouraged by your old GPA. If your goal is to go to a particular program (something arguably better/older/bigger), you can absolutely keep grinding to achieve that. Just have the understanding that it might take several attempts. I know folks with similar/worse GPAs that were able to earn acceptance at great schools. Granted this was combined with a very large number of clinical hours, great GRE scores, etc. To each their own. Keep at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
komalshaheen Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Undergrad School: Brooklyn College, B.S. Biology Age at application time: 22 Attempt: 2nd Cumulative Undergrad GPA: 3.29 (CASPA: 3.7, due to taking some classes as a non-degree student in high school with a GPA of 4.0) Undergrad Science GPA: 3.05 GRE: Will be taking in a month Shadow Hours: 20 – Primary Care PA-C 4 – ED PA-C 4 – Hematologist MD 4 – Endocrinologist MD LOR: 2 Professors, 1 PA Direct Patient Care: 300+ hours (assisting nurses, nurse practitioners, and residents) Health Care: 250+ hours, hopefully I can accumulate more as I am planning on looking to become a medical scribe Volunteer: 900 hours at Islamic Community Center Schools Applied: Planning on applying to 12+ schools across NY Application Submitted Date: Planning on submitting mid july - end of july Interviews: Denied: Waitlisted: Accepted: *** I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY ADVICE OR COMMENTS! OR EVEN SOME HOPE... *** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taraPA Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: University of Miami, BS Exercise Physiology May 2016Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.91Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.88Age at application time: 23 (now 24)1st GRE: V- 160 (85%) Q-155 (59%) W- 4.0 (59%)Healthcare experience: ED scribe ~1000 hours, just became a scribe trainer as well Shadowing: 20 hours shadowing an orthopedic surgeon and his PA in office and in the OR Extracurricular/Research Activities: Leadership positions: 2 positions on e-board of my sorority, orientation fellow for new students Internship: exercise physiology internship (120 hours, may count as HCE based on my duties) Job: Assistant manager at frozen yogurt shop Volunteer: 250 hours through my sorority, ~50 hours volunteering at hospital (continuing) Awards: Deans List every semester at UM + 1 post bacc at FIU, Provost's honor roll for 7 semesters at UM , President's honor roll 1 semester at UM LOR: a PA that I work with, surgeon I shadowed, and professor in the exercise physiology departmentSchools Applied: South University- Savannah and Tampa, Philadelphia University, Barry - Miami, Nova- Ft. Lauderdale, Arcadia - Glenside, Arizona School of Health Sciences, Cornell University, Duke University, Long Island University, Midwestern University - Glendale, Pacific University, Thomas Jefferson University, Western University of Health Science, University of South Florida, Temple, Rutgers, PCOM, FIU Application Submitted Date: 6/12/17 Application Verified: 6/21/17Interview Invites: Midwestern University, Arcadia University, PCOM, Jefferson, USF, Temple, Pacific University, Barry University, South University Savannah, Rutgers UniversityDenied: Arizona School of Health Science did not complete application: Cornell (did not submit supplemental app), Western U (prereq issues)Withdrew Application: USF, Temple, Pacific, South U, RutgersWaitlisted: Midwestern University, Jefferson Accepted: Arcadia Attempt: first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilygurlie Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: University of Miami, BS Exercise Physiology May 2016 Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.91 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.88 prerequisites still in progress: Biochemistry and Lab, Microbiology and Lab (both require Organic Chem 2 which I'm currently taking), and I'm repeating anatomy with lab in the fall because I feel the Ex Phys department's anatomy classes were not comprehensive enough to prepare me for PA school. Age at application time: 23 1st GRE: V- 160 (85%) Q-155 (59%) W- 4.0 (59%) Healthcare experience: ED scribe ~1000 hours, just became a scribe trainer as well Shadowing: 20 hours shadowing an orthopedic surgeon and his PA in office and in the OR Extracurricular/Research Activities: Leadership positions: 2 positions on e-board of my sorority, orientation fellow for new students Internship: exercise physiology internship (120 hours, may count as HCE based on my duties) Job: Assistant manager at frozen yogurt shop Volunteer: 250 hours through my sorority, ~50 hours volunteering at hospital (continuing) Awards: Deans List every semester at UM + 1 post bacc at FIU, Provost's honor roll for 7 semesters at UM , President's honor roll 1 semester LOR: a PA that I work with, surgeon I shadowed, and professor in the exercise physiology department Schools Applied: South University- Savannah and Tampa, Philadelphia University, Barry - Miami, Nova- Ft. Lauderdale, Arcadia - Glenside, Arizona School of Health Sciences, Cornell University, Duke University, Long Island University, Midwestern University - Glendale, Pacific University, Thomas Jefferson University, Western University of Health Science, University of South Florida In the process of submitting: Temple, Rutgers, PCOM, FIU Application Submitted Date: 6/12/17 Application Verified: 6/21/17 Interview Invites: will update Denied: will update Withdrew Application: will update Waitlisted: will update Accepted: will update I am very fortunate to be able to cast a wide net because you never know what will happen. I checked to make sure and I'm pretty sure all of these schools accept scribe hours. I'm working on finishing my pre-requisites through December and accumulating volunteer/experience until I'm accepted, even if thats not this cycle. Will your pre reqs be completed in the summer? I think South says they have to be done before December... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlerpenguin12 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: University of Pittsburgh, December 2017 Cumulative Undergrad GPA: 3.54Science Undergrad GPA: 3.47 prerequisites still in progress: None that are needed for PA school, just finishing 15 credits for my degree Age at application time: 21 GRE: V- 152 (55%) Q-160 (76%) W- 4.0 (59%)Healthcare experience: EMT~ 980 hours for a private company Shadowing: 15 hours shadowing an ER PA Awards: Deans List x3 LOR: The PA I shadowed, a professor, and my boss who is a paramedic Schools Applied: South University- Savannah, Tampa, Richmond, Philadelphia University, Nova- All four, Arcadia - Glenside, Midwestern University-Downers Grove, Lock Haven University, University of St. Francis-Albuquerque, Marietta College Application Submitted Date: 5/23/17 Application Verified: 5/23/17Interview Invites: Lock Haven University, University of St. Francis, Arcadia University-Glenside, Nova Southeastern: Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, and Jacksonville Denied: South Richmond, South Savannah, Philadelphia U, University of St. Francis, Nova Ft. LauderdaleWithdrew Application: will updateWaitlisted: Arcadia University, Nova Ft. Myers Accepted: will update 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taraPA Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Will your pre reqs be completed in the summer? I think South says they have to be done before December... According to the website 2 outstanding prerequisites are allowed. Anatomy and Microbiology are my only outstanding pre-requisites for South and they will be completed in the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilygurlie Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 According to the website 2 outstanding prerequisites are allowed. Anatomy and Microbiology are my only outstanding pre-requisites for South and they will be completed in the fall. In the current South 2018 thread, people are saying pre reqs should be done before August. http://www.physicianassistantforum.com/index.php?/topic/43041-applying-for-january-2018-start-date/page-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YooperPA Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: University of Pittsburgh, December 2017 Cumulative Undergrad GPA: 3.54 Science Undergrad GPA: 3.47 prerequisites still in progress: None that are needed for PA school, just finishing 15 credits for my degree Age at application time: 21 GRE: V- 152 (55%) Q-160 (76%) W- 4.0 (59%) Healthcare experience: EMT~ 980 hours for a private company Shadowing: 15 hours shadowing an ER PA Awards: Deans List x3 LOR: The PA I shadowed, a professor, and my boss who is a paramedic Schools Applied: South University- Savannah, Tampa, Richmond, Philadelphia University, Nova- All four, Arcadia - Glenside, Midwestern University-Downers Grove, Lock Haven University, University of St. Francis-Albuquerque, Marietta College Application Submitted Date: 5/23/17 Application Verified: 5/23/17 Interview Invites: Lock Haven University, University of St. Francis Denied: South Richmond, South Savannah Withdrew Application: will update Waitlisted: will update Accepted: will update Glad to see you have two interviews, good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taraPA Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 In the current South 2018 thread, people are saying pre reqs should be done before August. http://www.physicianassistantforum.com/index.php?/topic/43041-applying-for-january-2018-start-date/page-2 Oh well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31steff Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: Montana State University, Class of 2014 Cumulative Undergrad GPA: 3.97Science Undergrad GPA: 3.99 prerequisites still in progress: none Age at application time: 25 GRE: V- 167 (98%) Q-167 (93%) W- 5.0 (93%)Healthcare experience: Medical assistant, ~6000 hours in family medicine Shadowing: 8 hours shadowing PA, about 30 hours shadowing MDs Awards: MSU Presidential Scholar, National Merit Scholar, President's Honor Roll (5 semesters), Dean's Honor Roll (3 semesters) LOR: PA I have worked with, 3 docs I have worked with, academic advisor Schools Applied: UAB, Red Rocks CC, University of Utah, Midwestern University (both AZ and IL campuses), Rush University, Pacific U, OHSU, PCOM, Arcadia U, Stanford, Northeastern U, GWU, Emory, University of Iowa Application Submitted Date: 6/18/17 Application Verified: 6/20/17Interview Invites: Midwestern (Downer's Grove and Glendale campuses), Emory, Arcadia, Iowa, PCOM, Rush, GWU, OHSU, Pacific Denied: Utah, NortheasternWithdrew Application: PCOM, GWU, Arcadia, Pacific, StanfordWaitlisted: will updateAccepted: Midwestern AZ, Midwestern IL, Emory, Iowa, UAB, Red Rocks, OHSU, Rush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilygurlie Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Oh well! Yup. I'm pretty bummed about it too. Was planning to finish up a chem lab this fall and I applied to them too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britt1022 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: Texas A&M UniversityCumulative Undergrad GPA: 3.39Science Undergrad GPA: 3.51 prerequisites still in progress: none Age at application time: 25 GRE: 1st attempt (2014): V- 149 (41%) Q- 148 (32%) W- 3.0 (15%) 2nd attempt (2017) V- 154 (64%) Q-152 (47%) W- 4.0 (59%)Healthcare experience: Medical scribe ~3400 hours in Internal Medicine; ICU Health Unit Coordinator ~400 hours; Family Medicine Clinic volunteer ~40 hours; Physical Therapy Clinic volunteer ~800hours Shadowing: 400 hours shadowing neurosurgeon PA; 5 hours shadowing ENT PA Awards: Dean's List (1 semester), Distinguished Student (2 semesters) LOR: 2 MDs, one from my manager, and 1 from occupational health manager from clinic that I worked at since I worked closely with her since I was the QAS for the scribe program. Schools Applied: South University (Savannah and Tampa), Oklahoma City University, Baylor, Gardner Webb, UTMB, UT Southwestern, Wake Forest, Texas Tech, Wichita State, UNTHSC, Barry University (Miami), Hardin Simmons, Wingate-Hendersonville, South College Application Submitted Date: 6/1/17 Application Verified: 6/1/17Interview Invites: Wingate-Hendersonville, Hardin Simmons Denied: Gardner WebbWithdrew Application: will updateWaitlisted: will updateAccepted: will update This is my 4th time applying. I only applied to 1 school for the first cycle and received an interview but was rejected. 2nd cycle only applied to 2 schools with no interview invites. The 3rd cycle I applied to 14 schools and retook A&P 2. I received 2 interview invites and was rejected to 1 program and waitlisted at the other. This time around I retook my GRE and significantly improved my score. I also took a whole different direction with my PS. I am hoping and praying that I finally get accepted this cycle. I have already received an interview invite 3 days after I submitted my application. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medlabscientist Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.84 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.87 Post Bachelor GPA: 4.00 Age at application time: 23 1st GRE: V/152 (55%), Q/160 (76%), AWA/4.5 (82%) 2nd GRE: V/152 (55%), Q/162 (82%), AWA/4.5 (82%) Direct Patient Care: Medical Laboratory Scientist in the Stem Cell Laboratory at Duke University Hospital (1 year at time of application, 2100+ hours) Phlebotomist at a free clinic (1 month at time of application ~10 hours/month) Volunteer/Research Activities: ASD Climber Foundation (1 month ~4 hours/week) Shadowing: Family Medicine, PA-C (12 hours) Blood and Marrow Transplant, MD (12 hours) Blood and Marrow Transplant, PA-C (6 hours) Pediatric Urology, DNP, CPNP (9 hours) Urgent Care, PA-C (8 hours) Pulmonary Transplant, PA-C (6 hours) Spinal Neurosurgery, PA-C (6 hours) Gynecologic Oncology, PA-C (10 hours) Neurosurgery, PA-C (18 hours) Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology, PA-C (6 hours) Cardiology, PA-C (6 hours) Cardiothoracic ICU, PA-C (30 hours) Awards: Dean's List 8/8 semesters Graduated with Highest Distinction Letters of Recommendation: 1 PA I shadowed, 1 MD I shadowed who is also a the Medical Directors of the lab I work in, 1 Employer, 1 Professor, 1 Clinical Coordinator Schools Applied: Duke, Wake Forest, Methodist, Elon, Wingate (Hendersonville), Yale, Cornell, Barry (St. Croix), University of Charleston CASPA Application Submitted: 06/08/2017 CASPA Application Verified: 06/12/2017 Interview Invites: Cornell (08/17), University of Charleston (09/13-09/14), Wake Forest (09/20), Methodist (09/28), Duke (10/11), Yale (10/19), Wingate (Hendersonville, 10/20), Elon (11/13) Withdrew Application: Wingate (10/03), Elon (10/23) Denied: Wake Forest (10/12), Cornell (10/21) Waitlisted: University of Charleston (09/20), Yale (11/16) Accepted: Methodist (10/02), Duke (10/23), University of Charleston (accepted off waitlist 10/30) Attempts: first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackofallmasterofnone Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: University of Hawaii at Manoa Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.14 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.36 Post Bachelor GPA: 3.38 Age at application time: 30 1st GRE: V/157 (75%), Q/154 (55%), AWA/3.0 (17%) Direct Patient Care: Approximately 8500+ hours as a USAF Pararescueman both active and as a reservist with multiple deployments and overseas training and advising trips with partner nations. Volunteer/Research Activities: Search and Rescue Volunteering Volunteering as a lifeguard and Paramedic at youth summer camp in Montana for 3 years running Oregon Disaster Management Team Exercise Volunteer Total hours: 496 hrs Shadowing: Family Medicine, PA-C Emergency Medicine PA-C Urgent Care PA-C Trauma Surgery PA-C Total Hours: 320 hrs Awards: Dean's list 1 quarter President's list 2 quarters Top graduate of Paramedic Class Letters of Recommendation: 1 Trauma Surgeon ( Medical Director) 1 Urgent Care PA-C/ Pararescueman 1 Family Practice PA-C/ Pararescueman 1 Pararescueman (supervisor) 1 A&P Professor Schools Applied: Duke, MEDEX Northwest, NGU, UNC, Utah, OHSU, Univ of Charleston, Franklin Pierce, Johnson and Wales, Southern California Univ of Health Sciences, Pacific, Heritage, South, Stanford, UC Davis, Florida, UNM, Univ of Tennessee, Witchita State Application Submitted: 06/27/2017 Application Verified: 06/29/2017 Interview Invites: North Greenville University, University of Tennessee, University of Charleston WV, Heritage Denied: Pacific, OHSU, Franklin Pierce Withdrew Application: will update Waitlisted: will update Accepted: will update Attempts: first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megh531 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Not sure what my chances are at this point in my journey. I could probably benefit from better quality and more PCE since my GPA is less than stellar. Will be interviewing for a position as a tech at a hospital this week and continuing to take more higher level science courses to increase my knowledge. But I wanted to take a shot at applying this cycle since I'm older than the average applicant and don't want my pre reqs to expire. If you never try you never know ;) Undergraduate major- biological psychology GPA- 3.41 overall SGPA-3.29 Post Bacc prerequisites - 3.74 upward trend with GPA since junior year of college GRE- V-156 Q-152 W-5.0 PCE- 1800 CNA in a county nursing home and rehab facility Non patient care experience- 5000 hours as a microbiology lab technician volunteer hours- 30 head start program 50 Ambulatory Surgical Unit volunteer 30 street medicine volunteer shadowing hours- 20 urgent care LORS- charge nurse, CNA program instructor, chemistry professor schools applied- Desales, Phila U, Chatham, Thomas jefferson, Rutgers, Penn State, Duke, UC Davis, Drexel CASPA verified June 21 I welcome anyone's advice for being a better applicant. Good luck to you all :) Meghann 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmcken Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Hello! I am new to this so I am hoping someone can offer some advice. Is it better to just take upper level classes or get a Masters in something if you need to improve your gpa? I am thinking I need to take some upper level science classes to boost my GPA and my BCP. My undergrad was Pre-Professional Biology BS so I have taken a LOT of basic science courses and all Prerecs already. I had some health issues that caused me to take a hit during college and those are the ones I retook for the most part but it left me with a lower gpa. I have tried to improve it but I need suggestions of what upper level classes I can take and where.. Preferably online!!! - I am in Wa state Side note: I have STRONG LOR, HCE ect.. I am applying this year to get the experience and see what happens but I am planning for the worst and want to get started improving my stats again. I just need pointed in the direction of what classes to take that are upper level online and would be accepted by schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustYourAveragePAStudent Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I would love any feedback you have (good or bad) and any opinions on my chances!! Undergrad Ed School: University of Utah (Go Utes!) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.78 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.71 Age at application time : 23 GRE: 156 V (78%), 155 Q (59%), 4.0 W (59%) Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) PCE: I work in the ER of a level one trauma center as a CNA (~3600 hours), volunteer at a free clinic for underserved and low income families as a CNA (~70 hours) HCE: volunteered at my PCP office doing random patient care stuff, labs, filing, etc (~175 hours) Current BLS and CNA certification Extracurricular/Research Activities: Have about 3.5 years of leadership experience from being employed in a management position I did research for the college of social and behavioral science (~100 hours) I also volunteered at a local daycare (~650 hours) LOR: one from a PA (emergency medicine), one from a MD (emergency medicine and director of surgery and emergency medicine residency programs), and one from a previous professor (UD research methods class and conducted the research I worked on) Schools Applied: Arcadia, Barry, Baylor, Campbell, Midwestern, Pacific, OHSU, Quinnipac, Texas Tech, UNT, UC Davis, U of Utah, UT Southwestern Application Submitted Date: Mid to late June for all of them! Interview Invites:will update Denied: will update Withdrew Application: will update (but 0 plans to) Waitlisted: will update Accepted: Will update Attempt: first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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