Pahopefulll Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Anyone have any idea how many applications they ended up getting this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanna200 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I know when I dropped off my application the stack on the coordiantor's desk was gigantic and she told me that was only a fraction of them. I never received a confirmation email, but I am assuming since I delivered the supplemental applicaiton by hand that is why? I had my GRE scores sent early in the summer and completed CASPA in August. I will probably call soon or stop by the office. When I do I will see if I can find out the final number of applicants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexwelston Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I don't know what the total application count was but I do know that they received 31 veteran applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pahopefulll Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 31? That sure does seem like a lot considering they only had two vets in the last class and three in the class before that. USA must have done some serious outreach to vets this year to reach that number. This is a little hit to my confidence. Where did you get the 31 number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanna200 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 31 is the information I was given by the coordinator. She said that does not mean they are qualified, just that they submitted some type of applicaiton. She said last year they received not quite as many and only 10 qualified. Of the 10, 5 showed up for the interview, and 2 accepted their offers. Don't be discouraged. The good news is if someone ahead of us gets the invite and declines, there are absolutely 6 seats reserved for veterans so we will be waitlisted and perhaps get a seat anyway. Also, the total applications received was close to 600. Again, she said the same story applies (many people submit without meeting minimum requirements or do not fill out a supplemental applicaiton or get other necessary paperwork in on time). I hope this helps! Sorry it took me so long to get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanna200 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 USA must have done some serious outreach to vets this year to reach that number. They are Yellow Ribbon and also a Servicemembers Opportunity College. I think word is just getting around on its own because USA does not really "outreach" or market to any length that I've ever seen. Again, I think our odds are good. The bottom line is that we are getting an interview. If you have an interview, you have a 40/90 chance of getting immediately accepted and then even better odds if people decline. On top of that, we'll nail the interviews because we will practice, practice, practice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsfan1130 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 There is also a faculty member that is a veteran, Mrs. Kestler. She is on the admission committee and also interviews people so would be fortunate to end up with her interviewing you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberb18 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Received my "File Complete" email yesterday. The wait begins until December! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS_PAstudent Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Good luck to everyone! I have been away from these forums for a while. I have already been accepted to another PA school and start in January. I definitely would have given South Alabama serious consideration if they interviewed earlier! Good news for you: one less person to compete. Good luck to all you veterans! My Army job was a helicopter mechanic. I applied for IPAP and was placed on the alternate list 3 years in a row, 2011-2013. During and since that time, I completed my degree in Biology (later re-took classes to improve my GPA!), became an EMT, then a paramedic, and worked part-time in a hospital and volunteered at my local fire/EMS station. By the way, I was Active Duty until 2013, then became a Reservist, and was put on active orders in the Reserves for another year! If you work hard, eventually you'll get to your goal!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberb18 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Congratulations RS_PAhopeful!! Sounds like you really worked hard and deserve a spot on at any PA program! Good Luck to you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanna200 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 So happy for you! Congratulations and good luck with your program! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belladinotte Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Invites should be going out within the next few weeks! Anybody else obsessively checking their email!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshmartin Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Obsessively checking my email, no. But come December 1st, you betcha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsw Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I've been checking my email and this forum obsessively over the past month! Not too much longer :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominiqueL Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Just got invited to interview today! Anyone else get the email? I'm excited to meet everyone (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wareagle223 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 What day is your interview and when did you submit your application? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominiqueL Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I submitted my CASPA application 09/26/14 and the interviews are on January 16 and 17 (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djyee Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Just FYI, all interviews at USA this year are on January 16 and 17 (you need to be present for both days). They sent out another batch of invites today so hopefully you guys will be hearing back soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsw Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I just received my invite!! I am so excited to meet everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanna200 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Congratulations guys! For those getting invites, if you are comfortable with it, could you post you stats? GPA/GRE/HCE/etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belladinotte Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Any out of state residents get an invite yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wareagle223 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I'm out of state and I just got an email invite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliB Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I am also an out of state invitee for 1/16-17/15. FYI, the interview times are Friday, 1PM - 5PM and Saturday, 8AM - 3PM. I inquired so I could look for flights. Congratulations to other invitees, and Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsw Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I received an invite and am coming from east Tennessee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrs Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Super stoked to get an interview invite! I'll be coming from 5 hours away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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