Torshi Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Finished my entire application. Good luck everyone. I felt the time limits were good, had a good amount of it left, and felt I answered them very well. Unique application so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcreek Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 If any of you have not attended an info session yet, and are able to do, I highly recommend them. I'm not sure what the deadlines are this year, but some have said that they found it helpful to attend a sesh prior to finishing the application. The forum seems a little dead this year, but feel free to ask me any questions/PM me and I will offer you the best advice that I can. As a disclaimer, not everything I say may be 100% correct. But, I remember the stress of the application process like it was yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torshi Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 I'm from down south, unfortunately I am unable to attend any info sessions. I also do understand that the interviewing process is 2 days long. But, I'm curious about the specifics in regards to the interview, specifically the group section of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcreek Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I'm from down south, unfortunately I am unable to attend any info sessions. I also do understand that the interviewing process is 2 days long. But, I'm curious about the specifics in regards to the interview, specifically the group section of it? They could change it up every year, but for us, we were put into groups of 3. We discussed an ethical scenario, with two faculty members as moderators. There was some role-playing involved. Group interviews in general are designed to see how you work with others. They will take note if you overtalk everyone else and throw them under the bus, or if you are so timid that you don't speak up. Be a middle ground person. Don't argue. Be tactful. Be courteous. Acknowledge the validity of others' viewpoints. Find appropriate times to segway. Build on what others have said. It is very helpful if everyone in the group just takes turns speaking. When you see ahead of time on your paper that day who is in your group interview, go and chat up those applicants so you can all get to know each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torshi Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Thank you very much They could change it up every year, but for us, we were put into groups of 3. We discussed an ethical scenario, with two faculty members as moderators. There was some role-playing involved. Group interviews in general are designed to see how you work with others. They will take note if you overtalk everyone else and throw them under the bus, or if you are so timid that you don't speak up. Be a middle ground person. Don't argue. Be tactful. Be courteous. Acknowledge the validity of others' viewpoints. Find appropriate times to segway. Build on what others have said. It is very helpful if everyone in the group just takes turns speaking. When you see ahead of time on your paper that day who is in your group interview, go and chat up those applicants so you can all get to know each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASASM92 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 YEAH! Supplemental in. Ran out of time editing one question. SO my advise is to watch your time. other than that, write from your heart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkinghardtobecomeaPA Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Did you guys wait until they sent you the email to complete the supplemental application or did you do as soon as your CASPA application was complete? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazymonkey Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I'm so excited about applying here. Definitely one of my top schools. I'm from the south too so I'm unable to attend the info session. Are there any helpful tips for out-of-state applicants? Looking at their accepted student demographics (http://medicine.utah.edu/physician-assistant-program/program/admissions/index.php ) it looks like they accept quite a few numbers of out-of-states (16 & 22 past two years). I know this program is pretty intense, but do you guys still have free time to explore SLC/ do fun things? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apples1035 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I also ran out of time working on one supplemental question! I hope one sentence of anxiously typed, and thus poor spelling, isn't a deal breaker! : ) Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcreek Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I'm so excited about applying here. Definitely one of my top schools. I'm from the south too so I'm unable to attend the info session. Are there any helpful tips for out-of-state applicants? Looking at their accepted student demographics (http://medicine.utah.edu/physician-assistant-program/program/admissions/index.php ) it looks like they accept quite a few numbers of out-of-states (16 & 22 past two years). I know this program is pretty intense, but do you guys still have free time to explore SLC/ do fun things? Thanks This year most of my classmates are from in-state. The program is intense, and such is the nature of any PA program. There is a lot of information to cover and all programs have to meet certain rigorous curriculum requirements to be accredited by ARC-PA. We still have some time to do fun things. This program is perfectly situated to enjoy the SLC night-life or head up to the mountains for recreation. You still must maintain a study/life balance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcreek Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I also ran out of time working on one supplemental question! I hope one sentence of anxiously typed, and thus poor spelling, isn't a deal breaker! : ) Good luck everyone! As I recall, there was a question I felt that I didn't answer very well. I think they understand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakingpatience Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Just a word of warning on the supplemental for anyone yet to complete it. Mine timed out when it still showed 1 min left (I'd just erased and typed 3 words for my newly phrased sentence in the middle of the essay!!) So I'd call it done at 2 mins, and not make any more changes, lest it happen to you too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakingpatience Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Does anyone know when we start hearing back about interviews? I a letter in the mail from Salt Lake City that said "interview invitation enclosed" and got really excited... then I opened it and saw it was an "invitation" to join a credit program :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkinghardtobecomeaPA Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 It is not until early to mid october - when they start offering interviews. Just keep patient and unfortunately have to wait for another month at least. Good luck to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrystalMLS Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Was anyone able to attend the info session in september? Just curious what the demographics of this application session were, like how many applied ect. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingea Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Based on previous years they should start sending out emails soon! Has anyone heard anything? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggaertner Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Havent heard anything yet. Anyone else heard anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrystalMLS Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I haven't heard anything yet... sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z33P Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I asked an unrelated question today and was told by the director of admissions that emails should go out either later today or tomorrow. Best of luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smarks09 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thanks for the update Z33P. If anyone gets an email please let us all know. Hopefully the months of waiting will end soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggaertner Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Just got the email saying i have an interview at the u november 7 and 8! Im so excited and anxious ! Very blessed to have this opportunity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpace8136 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Just curious, what were your stats generally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakingpatience Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I just got the email too ggaetner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsrustomji Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Got the email as well!! :) Congrats and good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julmcmillan Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Just got my rejection email. Congrats to everyone who got an interview and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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