bmm9292 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 @buncht1 what was the med term test/ writing sample like? Is it considered into your acceptance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naking Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I just received an interview invite today for February 20th. I applied in July and was confirmed that next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udyj Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Does anybody know if they are going to have anymore interview dates passed Feb. 20? I have decided to change from PT to PA and I am wondering if I should wait for the next cycle to start applying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre-PA2014 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 They should. Just spoke to the admissions committee and she said that they've only had two interview sessions so far. But they have a lot of applications already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre-PA2014 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Has anyone interviewed with a GRE score less than a 300? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmm9292 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 @PrePA they are going to have another one for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcardill Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 @prePA I interviewed back in November with a 298 and was waitlisted because my GRE wasn't in the competitive range. Not a huge fan of the group style interview, but I liked the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgaboria Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I received an email today to interview on March 13th. My application was complete to South in July (supplemental included). However, I have already accepted a seat at a program that starts in May so I respectfully declined. Hopefully, someone else gets my spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udyj Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 To those that received an interview can you post your stats ? I'm interested to see where I stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bak522 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hi all! I also received an interview for March 13th (my application was complete in November), I was curious if people who have already interviewed could give some advice for the interview and if were accepted what their stats were? @udyj my overall and science GPA were 3.5, and I had a 315 GRE, I didn't have much direct patient care experience so that is what I am the most nervous about... I have quite a bit of shadowing though. Anybody know how large the role of direct patient care experience plays? Thanks and good-luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsw Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 To those of you who have an interview this Friday, have any of you all heard anything about any schedule change due to this inclement weather? I'm going to be coming from the Tri-Cities area and it's pretty rough here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jande100 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I am curious as to whether they will change the interview time as well. Although I live in Knoxville, I know that some flights are delayed or cancelled coming into Tyson Airport. I am assuming they will notify us on any change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enbaumer Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I interviewed today and had a GRE lower than 300.. and I was accepted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlsmith Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 enbaumer, do you mind sharing what your other stats were? Congrats to you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willber Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Did anyone from group B get accepted today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willber Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Also, does anybody know how many people get waitlisted? Did anyone get a rejection today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jande100 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I got accepted today. So excited to be in the program and look forward to meeting everyone at orientation in September! My GRE was only a 301 with a 3.5 on writing. I had a 3.79 under grad GPA but I honestly think my references, background, and the group interview are what played the biggest role for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bak522 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Congrats to those accepted!!! Would you mind telling us what the group interview was like? Did they ask open questions or ask you individual questions directly? Also how many are in a group? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naking Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I interviewed today and was accepted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jande100 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 My group interview was probably very different than the other groups. One of the people who was supposed to be interviewing my group was not there so the dean took their place. He literally drilled our group for 40mins straight. 4 people to a group and each person will be the first to answer at some point. I had a really good experience even though it was nerve racking. If anyone has more questions please feel free to email me at jande100@utk.edu Really looking forward to starting in October! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruss Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I interviewed Friday and was accepted! The group interviews were all so different from what I heard. It all depended on who was on the panel. My GPA was 3.6 and my GRE was barely over 300. I also believe my letters of reference and rigor of classes I took in my undergrad played a large role in my acceptance. I look forward to meeting everyone in September!! Best of luck to those still in the process of interviewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enbaumer Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 My group interview was very relaxed! I actually have had individual interviews at other schools, and I liked the group interview so much better. It seemed so much easier because we were all nervous together I guess. The faculty who interviewed my group of four were very nice and laughing and joking so my nerves went away pretty quickly. The interview questions and writing sample were just get to know you know questions so don't stress. Everyone gets to answer the same question, and the faculty will tell you who will answer first. They just do it randomly through each question. My experience there was great! I loved the school, the faculty, and the current students! Everyone will make you feel very welcome, and they are all very honest! I made a 294 GRE with a 4.5 writing. My overall GPA was a 3.5 and my science GPA a 3.2 (these were the CASPA GPAs). I also was working 3 jobs all through college, plus a full load of classes each semester. I had about 2,500 hours of direct patient care which was all in the dental field, and I had about 200 hours of shadowing PAs and NPs. I also just got a job as a scribe. If anyone has anymore questions you are welcome to email me: enbaumer@yahoo.com I can't wait to meet everyone in September!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicalfreak101 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Worth applying still? I know it's rolling and it seems like they have had a bunch of interviews already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlsmith Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Yes, deadline is tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knance3 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hey everyone! I interview 3/13 and am really excited (but also very nervous)! This is my second year of applying to schools and the first interview invite that I've received, so I'm just not as familiar with the whole process and feel of it. Are the group interview/writing portion questions more behavior type (tell me about a time you went through a stressful situation and what you did), traditional (PA profession current issues/why you want to be PA), or situational (what would you do if...)? My CASPA GPA is a 3.14, GRE 313, 3300 direct pt care hours as a current Derm MA and former home health aide. Bio major/Chem minor at UAB (Bham, AL). Look forward to meeting those of you who are interviewing next Friday! Korina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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