NenaSipe Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Im interviewing on the 25th of feb. woot woot! me too!! I just received an interview invite today! I have no idea what date to choose. Do you guys think its best to interview early (end of January)? Or late Feb? I'm not sure if they wait for all interviews to be completed before they make their decisions! Congrats!!! idk, i hope they decide after because i chose a late date. Email your admissions counselor, I'm sure they'll tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurelAllison Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Hi, has anyone recieved an interview invitation? I am a reapplicant and last year I recieved my interview invitation around this time... Please comment below if you got an invitation! Hello, I just received one today. I submitted CASPA in early July. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_pa Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Just received an interview invite today, I couldn't be more excited! However, I'm a bit concerned about the admissions process, based on past posts on this forum. I've read that even if you kill the interview, you're still not guaranteed acceptance because the adcom looks at your entire application. I'm a little low on the community service hours (~150), so I'm not sure if I should go into this interview with high hopes :(. Any comments from current students/past interviewees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhwin28 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Just received an interview invite today, I couldn't be more excited! However, I'm a bit concerned about the admissions process, based on past posts on this forum. I've read that even if you kill the interview, you're still not guaranteed acceptance because the adcom looks at your entire application. I'm a little low on the community service hours (~150), so I'm not sure if I should go into this interview with high hopes :(. Any comments from current students/past interviewees? Congratulations on the interview invite! I hope it will be a positive experience for you. Your application got you in for the interview; the admissions committee will look at the interview to make their decisions for acceptances as everyone who receives an interview invite is now a blank slate. You have that one chance to make a strong impression during the interview, just be yourself and show that you are passionate about being a future PA! I know several of my classmates had similar community service hours to yours and were admitted to the program, so it should have no bearing. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_pa Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Congratulations on the interview invite! I hope it will be a positive experience for you. Your application got you in for the interview; the admissions committee will look at the interview to make their decisions for acceptances as everyone who receives an interview invite is now a blank slate. You have that one chance to make a strong impression during the interview, just be yourself and show that you are passionate about being a future PA! I know several of my classmates had similar community service hours to yours and were admitted to the program, so it should have no bearing. Best of luck! Thank you rhwin28! That's very reassuring to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurelAllison Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Just received an interview invite today, I couldn't be more excited! However, I'm a bit concerned about the admissions process, based on past posts on this forum. I've read that even if you kill the interview, you're still not guaranteed acceptance because the adcom looks at your entire application. I'm a little low on the community service hours (~150), so I'm not sure if I should go into this interview with high hopes :(. Any comments from current students/past interviewees? Yes. I agree with rhwin28. You are now equal with everyone else you will interview with. We can't say much about the interview because of the non-disclosure agreement that you will sign when you arrive but if you blow them away at your interview they might not even need to go back to your application. They will tell you all about it when you get there. They are very welcoming and I did not find the process to be intimidating at all (as some of my other interviews have been). Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalPA Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I hope people don't get us confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurelAllison Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I hope people don't get us confused I could see how that might happen! I did think that you were socal_pa for a moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_pa Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Yes. I agree with rhwin28. You are now equal with everyone else you will interview with. We can't say much about the interview because of the non-disclosure agreement that you will sign when you arrive but if you blow them away at your interview they might not even need to go back to your application. They will tell you all about it when you get there. They are very welcoming and I did not find the process to be intimidating at all (as some of my other interviews have been). Good luck! Thanks for the info! I hope people don't get us confused Yeah I changed my display name to solve that problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedra7777 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Hey yes I got an interview invitation and I am a reapplicant. Last years interview consisted of 4 mini interviews which included basic questions about the profession and behavioral questions. Was anyone able to attend the information session? Any idea of what this years interview will be like? Thank you :) What do you mean by behavioral questions?? What is everyone doing to prepare for their interview. Can anyone who has interviewed give some tips on how to prepare? Or what they did to prepare? Subject matters ie-about Western, the profession, anything else? Looking forward to being a PA soon! Tanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_pa Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Do you guys know if it matters when you interview? Like do the people who interview earlier on have a better/higher chance of admissions than people who interview at the end in March? I got sick this past weekend and have gotten worst the past few days, so I might have to reschedule my Friday interview. The next interview date available is in early March though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhwin28 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Do you guys know if it matters when you interview? Like do the people who interview earlier on have a better/higher chance of admissions than people who interview at the end in March? I got sick this past weekend and have gotten worst the past few days, so I might have to reschedule my Friday interview. The next interview date available is in early March though.. For WesternU, interviewing earlier or later does not have an impact on your chances of acceptance. All the acceptances (except for a select few) go out around mid-March via e-mail. Hope you feel better, and best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNameWasUsed Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hello everybody. Does anybody know when's the last interview date and their PANCE rates? I can't seem to find PANCE statistics on their website which is strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanj59 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hello everybody. Does anybody know when's the last interview date and their PANCE rates? I can't seem to find PANCE statistics on their website which is strange. Here are the PANCE pass rates: http://www.westernu.edu/allied-health/allied-health-mspas/allied-health-mspas-indicators/ Congrats on the interview... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNameWasUsed Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Their pance average over the last 5 years is 89% Am i the only one who finds this a bit alarming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewannabe Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Their pance average over the last 5 years is 89% Am i the only one who finds this a bit alarming? They sort of addressed this during the interview day. Basically, instead of saying that they made a bunch of changes recently to raise their first time pass rate on the PANCE, they said they restructured the way interviews work and the selection method for better student success (or something like that). Honestly, first time PANCE pass is no different than first time USMLE pass rates for medical shchool...the smarter people you accept, the higher your first time pass rates go. This is the reality. My feeling is that they are going to be relying heavily on GPA for acceptances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRheePA Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hello everybody. Does anybody know when's the last interview date and their PANCE rates? I can't seem to find PANCE statistics on their website which is strange. MyNameWasUsed, Hey! I believe the last interview dates are during the first week of March. Best, PRheePA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNameWasUsed Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Well thats kind of an excuse dont you think? "Not our programs fault, its the students. Next year we will just accept smarter kids and problem solved" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prewannabe Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Well thats kind of an excuse dont you think? "Not our programs fault, its the students. Next year we will just accept smarter kids and problem solved" Let's just wait and see what happens I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB1106 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I just released my interview spot, goodluck to everyone and I hope someone gets a chance to interview now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perfectversec Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Ladies! What did you wear to your interview? I am planning on wearing a business casual skirt suit with stockings and heels but I am worried about walking around for the campus tour! Is it better to wear flats or a wedge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaSipe Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hello Missy, When are you interviewing? I bought a pantsuit and a skirt suit, I don't know which one to wear yet lol. I'll be wearing wedges for the same reason. So are you taking both pairs of shoes- heels and another pair? I was just thinking of taking the wedge @_@ aaaah!!! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belladinotte Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hello! I wore a fitted black and white dress that hit right above the knee with a black blazer, nude panty hose and pointed black pumps. It's better to be over dressed than under and it worked for me :) good luck to you both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belladinotte Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 And don't worry about the campus tour, it's quite small so heels are definitely doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxieDarling Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I splurged and bought myself a "professional" suit for the interview. I figured it would be worth the cost and it was! I would also do full on "business" attire rather than business casual. You only get one shot to make a first impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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