JMHB Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I figured it might be helpful for us alternates to have our own thread... so we can keep track of how many, who got in, etc... and share any info we know about the process... I'm sure we are all feeling about the same right now, and it might be good to have each other to bounce ideas or feelings off of!!!! :=-0: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JENRU618 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I definitely agree! It sounds like we all got the alternate email at the same time last night so I'm guessing whoever is an alternate should know by now and hopefully they will start posting on here. I am not sure how the whole process works but good luck to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8nguyen Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I'll email Karen Hutton and/or Jeanne White to see if they can clarify the "alternate" status a little bit better for us. Keep us posted if you guys find out how alternates are decided =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMHB Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 I just spoke to Jeanne and she said that there were (approx) 35 alternates last year, and 5 got in... She could not give me any info on how many alternates were chosen this year, or how they choose the alternates when an accepted declines. She said it is (most likely) ranked... but was not clear. I also emailed Karen Hutton, however, she is out in a conference until Tuesday. So I guess we have to be patient, and hope we are at the "top" of the list!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRB Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I'm joining the alternate list. Hopefully were the four that get in this year ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_d2 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 The school just confirmed that they received my acceptance to the alternate list... lets hope there are 5 spots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lymaynn Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 hopefully 6! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbruyn Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 7 please =) I don't know if my sanity can withstand applying to P.A. school for the third time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koluka Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Hi I'm also on the alternate list. I'm hoping there are 8 spots! I really would hate to have to apply a third time as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lymaynn Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 to dbruyn and koluka: were you guys able to find out why you guys didn't get accepted into Western in the past? like HCE hours, gpa, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbruyn Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Unfortunately, I didn't call them to F/U and now I regret it more than anything. My ego was bruised and I was so hard on myself that I couldn't bare the thought of hearing why I wasn't good enough. I am def. going to this time around. I am on the alternate list at another school in Maine and I still waiting to hear back from 3 other schools. I think I know why I didn't get in last year and I was able to improve my application in that area, but I absolutely plan to call this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koluka Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Last year I was missing one class, so they automatically rejected my application. But I'm crossing my fingers really bad that I get in XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8nguyen Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Now I'm just curious when we will hear from them next...does anyone know when the two week deadline is for those who got accepted? Is it at the end of March where they have to turn in their deposit or some sort of form by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMHB Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 They have to accept and have postmarked by march 24th. Alternates will probably hear next week?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lymaynn Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 yeah thats what im terrified about..the critiques. who wants to hear why theyre not good enough :[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8nguyen Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I'm curious how many alternates there are this year and how many seats after this first postmark date! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbruyn Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 It is tough to hear why you're not good enough, but it's better than wasting another year NOT getting in. It's good to get a third party perspective as to why you didn't get in, especially if that third party is a party you are trying to impress. We just have to bite the bullet, and hear that "constructive criticism". I know no one wants that drama so hopefully we just get called off of the alternate and skip that mess. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koluka Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 If anyone gets notified that they got in on the alternate list please post it! I'm curious as to when they will start notifying people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8nguyen Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Just got my email!! Off the waitlist. On the acceptance!!!! Goodluck guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gctouro Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 There are 30 alternates and 30 holds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_d2 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 congrats v8! if you don't mind, how much community service hours did you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8nguyen Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thanks Dtho..I don't remember exact service hours but I've volunteered at the VA hospital under physical therapy dept and geopsychiatry dept, helped write a research paper (don't know if it got published after I left?), volunteer internship at Palomar/Pomerado hospital as CCE (~100 hrs in medsurg, ICU, IMC), worked in a gynecologist office prepping patients and charts, working as a clinical research coordinator with HIV, AIDS patients (3 years), retook general chem lecture and lab which prob brought my GPA up to 3.5-3.6 once Western recalculates it? and some other random stuff in undergrad such as Relay for Life, Fundraising Aunctions, Beach clean ups, etc..Don't know if that was very helpful but goodluck to you and try not to think too much into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koluka Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 congrats v8! thanks for the info. I just hope there are other seats still available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8nguyen Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 goodluck! goodluck! *crossing my fingers for you guys! =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koluka Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Hi, it's been very quiet lately, I was wondering if anyone else got notified that they were lucky enough to get in from the alternate list?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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