Lisbella Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 @nospin29 what are some neighborhoods in PA safe and quiet for renting and which neighborhood should i avoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nospin29 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Lisbella, that is a very important question, one that I did heavy research on before moving down here too. Around PCOM is weird... there are pockets of bad neighborhoods surrounded by great family areas. For instance, I live in Lincoln Green Apartments, which is an 8 minute walk from PCOM. It's a gated community, super quiet area, and the complex is nice and clean. If you drive 5 minutes down the road, you'll enter a sketchy area, and if you drive a little further, you'll be in beautiful Fairmount Park. So it varies a lot. My suggestion is to at least look at Lincoln Green Apartments. Super close to PCOM, very safe and quiet complex, the faculty here are very professional and they also give deposit discounts for PCOM students. It's a little pricier than most area's around here, but you get what you pay for. The deciding factor for us was because I wouldn't be driving to school, I'd be saving about $300/mo in gas because my jeep is a gas-guzzler, so the extra amount of money I'd be paying in rent would compensate for the money I'd be saving in gas. Just something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbriley12 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Does anyone know if PCOM is known for silent rejection? Still haven't heard anything back inregards to interview invite or rejection letter. The wait is killer. thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbella Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 @nospin29 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jms6419 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Does anyone know if PCOM is known for silent rejection? Still haven't heard anything back inregards to interview invite or rejection letter. The wait is killer. thanks ! cbriley12- I'm not sure if I would say PCOM is known for "silent rejection" haha but I do know that they DO NOT release admissions decisions until the application cycle concludes in March- which means even if an applicant is rejected early in the application cycle, they won't be made aware of this until everything is complete in March (which obviously is a bummer and can be very misleading). However, they use rolling admissions and they do interview through February. I actually know 2 people in last years class that applied early June but didn't get their invitation to interview until December and they were both admitted into the program, so don't loose hope yet =) Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazilla Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 What...? There's a such thing as the "silent rejection?????" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbella Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I don't think there is a silent rejection...if you didn't get a response within 4 weeks from your interview, i think you are on the waiting list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrly Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Omg, I just got an interview invitation! Now time to re-read the thread for tips... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrly Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Okay, not much info on what the interview was like. Should I prepare for certain questions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbella Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 @ Gerrly the question you should be prepare for is... Why do you want to be a PA? What is the role of a PA (know in depth)? and just relax and let PCOM know what kind of applicant you are... Goodluck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrly Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buengede Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Have you guys heard anything yet? I got the confirmation but haven't heard anything since:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patel_PA Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Does anyone know how may seats are left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrly Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 They didn't say at my interview, but my guess is half or less are filled, since they have interviews through February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patel_PA Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Aha okay! Thanks Gerrly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kprobasco Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I got my acceptance letter yesterday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patel_PA Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 kprobasco, Congratulation! When was you application verifies/what about supplemental application? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrly Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 When did you interview, kprobasco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc102 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I got accepted yesterday and my interview was 10/17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kprobasco Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 My interview was on 10/17 as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrly Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachsole Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Hey! I applied in September and my applications are complete and I'm still waiting for a reply.. To those of you who got accepted, can you guys share your stats? I didn't take the GRE and I didnt' shadow a PA either.. so I feel like I'm behind stats wise.. :( It'll be so helpful if you guys could share your stats... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbella Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 @ peachsole, i will send you a private message of my stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie62 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 private message me and I'll send you mine as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurepa588 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I just found out that I am waitlisted:( Does anyone know how many people are accepted from the waitlist each year? I was looking at last year's thread and it seems like nobody got in from the waitlist. I am still trying to keep the hope alive :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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