medicalfreak101 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Dman027, If the application is open, you can always apply, but keep in mind there is also a supplemental application you are supposed to submit. Depending on how strong your application is, I wouldn't necessarily call it a waste. If your application is stronger than the people that they have interviewed and the rest of the applications they have seen, you'd get an interview. If not, then you won't get one. All schools say it is better to apply early because there is no standard yet and not a large pool of competition, so if your application isn't the strongest, they wouldn't have much to compare to. Only you know how strong you are as an applicant, so if you feel like you aren't ready or your application won't compete, then don't apply. But if you feel as though your application is the bomb, go ahead and submit. Hope that helps! Thanks for the response! I have already applied to many local schools near me and I am getting antsy waiting to hear from a few. I have many ups on my application that make me stand out from others, so I will give it a shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm93 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 This is very accurate information. I applied early and my application had its strong points but my GPA is not that high. I did not get an interview. So unless you have stellar scores applying late in the game is no bueno. @Jdizzl11. When was your application complete? Have you heard official word on not receiving an interview or are you just assuming? Mine was completed on 12/1 but I have yet to hear anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdizzl11 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 @Jdizzl11. When was your application complete? Have you heard official word on not receiving an interview or are you just assuming? Mine was completed on 12/1 but I have yet to hear anything.@cm93 ..my application was complete on 11/11 and everyone in my group of applicants have interviewed and either received acceptance or denial. Just from experience when applying to other schools for the past 3 years I am 90% sure I will not get an interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannond92 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hi, everyone! I'm "patiently" waiting to hear back from Mercer; my application was received and reviewed around mid-late December 2014. From what I can see on here, the last e-mail sent out about interviewing was sent on January 22nd for a February 27th interview. Has anyone received an interview e-mail request since then? Or, does anyone have any updates AT ALL? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissywike Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I received one for March 31 this morning. Anyone else going to that date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdizzl11 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I received one for March 31 this morning. Anyone else going to that date?When was your application complete if you don't d me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissywike Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 When was your application complete if you don't d me asking? I got an email that my application was complete on February 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdizzl11 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I got an email that my application was complete on February 10.Thanks ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfarmer2011 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I received my acceptance phone call today! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGAapp Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Congrats Hfarmer2011! So glad you heard back so quickly! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintzy56 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I received one for March 31 this morning. Anyone else going to that date? I also will be interviewing on the 31st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricaCat5 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Hey guys I am new to the forum! I applied back in early January and got an interview invitation last week for the 31st. To those who have already interviewed what was the process like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meganguest Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I also received an acceptance call on March 3rd!! Is there already a class of 2018 facebook group started or anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz26 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 the interview wasnt bad, it was easier than others I went to. There was a group interview and they just asked basic questions, there was a lunch with a student. and then a quick exit interview. I would say be mindful cause you never know who is watching, and not to forget that your on an interview. I had my interview during winter break, so we did not get to see a class in session or anything. It was a nice interview process though. @meganguest there is no FB page yet, feel free to start it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissywike Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 @Naz26 thanks for the insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz26 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Feel free to PM me for more info:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffanyelliott9 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hello everyone! I just wanted to provide some more insight and positive encouragement for those who have not received an interview invitation yet. I just spoke with someone in the admissions office and she was very helpful. She said Mercer will be interviewing through the end of May, hosting at least one or two interviews per month, depending on the applicant pool. She also informed me that the latest batch of applications were provide to the Admissions Committee on 3/6/15 and it usually takes a little while for them to decide to extend invitations for interviews. So stay hopeful out there! I have my fingers crossed too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachridge Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I also received an acceptance call on March 3rd!! Is there already a class of 2018 facebook group started or anything?I am currently attending mercer as a student of the class of 2017. Everyone who is accepted to Mercer and chooses to attend will be added to a Facebook group for their class by a student of the preceding class. Congrats to everyone who has been accepted already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenEmile Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I interviewed on 12/12, the first interview session, and have recieved an email yesterday requesting for me to send in updated patient care hours and an updated transcript. Is any one else in this boat ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skj23 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Has anyone received a rejection yet? Without receiving an interview invitation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layler Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Haven't seen anyone say this yet. I interviewed at Emory and thought the interview went well, but they told me I scored in the bottom 1/3! I was kind of shocked. So, before my Mercer interview I bought "How to Ace the Physician Assistant School Interview" by Andrew Rodican. http://www.amazon.com/How-Physician-Assistant-School-Interview/dp/0615480721#reader_0615480721 The advice he gave I thought was very mechanical and not very personal. I decided to follow it anyway, since I apparently bombed the Emory one. Well, what happened? I was accepted to Mercer. Moral? Get the book and follow it. P.S. Mercer jumped from being non-ranked last year to no. 57 with U.S. News and World Report. http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/mercer-university-140447 P.P.S. After visiting both campuses and speaking with both sets of faculty, I actually think the Mercer Faculty is far stronger than Emory's, in my opinion. I think Mercer will continue to climb in the rankings. Several of Mercer's faculty are Emory PA school graduates anyway, FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissywike Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 @layler I got Rodican's book a few weeks ago because I was in a similar situation with earlier interviews this cycle... Glad to know using his advice helped! I interview at Mercer on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layler Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Good idea. Also pay attention to Rodican's advice about developing your USP (unique selling proposition). Funny enough, he says to answer that when they ask you to tell them about yourself. I did that. Also, it's a good book, because at least one of the interview questions during the interview was in that book verbatim. When you realize you might only be asked actually four questions yourself, if you're already prepared to answer that one, you're on your way. Not sure if anyone mentioned this, but for one of the questions they ask during your group interview of four or five candidates, they leave the room and ask you to discuss your answer, then they return to hear what your collective answer is. When that happened, everyone looked around not sure of how to present the answer. I had a plan for how we should answer it. I suggested it to the group, and they liked it, we executed it, and it went off smoothly, because we presented our answer in an organized way. It wasn't rocket science, but we had agreement, and everyone knew their role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PApath76 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Anyone interviewing on April 15th? I literally finished my application at the very last minute on 3/1 so not sure what my chances will be... Trying to salvage something out of all the blood, sweat, tears, and money I've spent on this year's CASPA cycle. Zero confidence after interviewing and being rejected at Emory, Duke, and George Washington University... Man, do I need a pep talk! Hahaha! Looking forward to seeing the rest of my fellow interviewees on 4/15! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edoll Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 You crack me up @Jshankar913. You are obviously PA material with all those interviews so don't fret! Maybe Mercer will be the right fit. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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