iskendar Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 For those of you who applied to the graduate school after being accepted, check the graduate school application site for updates and next steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakeeater12 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi everyone, I just received this from Stephanie at MEDEX this morning: "Summer quarter is expected to start on June 29th, so you should begin to plan to be in Seattle at that time. Additional information about housing and A&P will be coming in a supplemental mailing that we are sending out this week. I would keep an eye out for it early next week." Hope this is helpful :) Thank you for sharing:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoped Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Have any of you received and email from admissions yet? I had all my transcripts sent in a couple weeks ago and completed all the paperwork but no word yet. I understand it may be a bit early for my submission date but for those who submitted earlier have you got any word? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephG Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Scoped, I submitted my UW application & transcripts mid-January and was told that applicants won't hear anything until the April-May time period... That is rather close to the start of summer quarter in my opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSGuy1982 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Everything happens very close to the start of summer quarter....including financial aid which can be stressful! It's totally a UW thing and not a MEDEX thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishnozzlehead81 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hmm, that seems like it's a strange way to do buisness. Would speaking to an advisor give one a better idea if they would be accepted as a transfer student? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSGuy1982 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 For Tacoma/Bachelors folks: I came in with a DTA AA degree and had no problems being accepted. If you have been accepted to the program, you will be accepted UW. For bachelors folks that dont have an AA or bachelors, you will most likely be considered a Certificate student by UW but that can easily be taken care of during next summer when your off to fulfill some requirements. I think there are a few in my class that are in this boat. Don't stress to much though I know its harder to say than do. Save the stress for Winter quarter :-). One more thing regarding financial aid, summers financial aid came right before the start of the quarter. Since then it has come 1-2 weeks before the next quarter. They aren't going to boot you out if you are a day or two late because your financial aid hasn't come in yet. UW works with you. I know this because I called them and freaked out about not having my aid and class was starting.. Hope this helps! Enjoy this time! Online stuff starts soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephG Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Thank you so much for the insight! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoped Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 2-15-15 is the last day to fill out your 2015-2016 FAFSA application. It takes 10 mins, don't miss that date unless your related to daddy Warbucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElatedPA-S Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Just 10 more days until the first day of class. I am so excited* I can barely stand it! *Someone please remind me of this excitement when I feel overwhelmed, under-prepared, sleep-deprived and filled with anxiety during the didactic year. Feel free to use the words, 'You were excited remember? You wanted this. You begged for this. You prayed they would pick you. You even paid A LOT of money for this.' ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSGuy1982 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hit the ground running, develop some strong study skills and most importantly, STAY FOCUSED!! Also, hold on tight. It's going to be a heck of a ride. You will definitely feel all of that when winter quarter cocks back its ugly head. I have deemed it "the dark days". It's crazy that it was not that long ago when I was going through the same emotions you guys are and now just about one more quarter or didactic year left! Time sure flies. Definitely remember that you asked for this and many, many people would gladly take the spot you were given! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephG Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 I am becoming rather nervous and excited at the same time as well! I have to say it is comforting knowing that we will be in a supportive and collaborative group as opposed to a competitive one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishnozzlehead81 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 The days are counting down and more mail is rushing in! I am excited! I have been playing around with the etext of the A&P book, and was wondering if the included practice tests and quizes helped anyone do well during this class? I am ready to hit the ground running and finally meet the whole group =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcan10 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Agreed with EMSGuy! Winter quarter is definitely the dark days, but even the dark days seem to zoom by. I can't believe its already been a year since I started the online portion. You guys are going to do great, just STAY POSITIVE. It's going to get harder in winter, but you can do it. Support your classmates, stay focused, and figure out as quickly as possible what works for you, and whether it changes in each class or not (for me, it does...my study methods change based on the class). Let me know if anybody has any questions I can answer. On the subject of the text quizzes, they were mildly useful, but MEDEX has their own testing flavor, so I didn't find that those quizzes were verbatim on the MEDEX quizzes or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSGuy1982 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Definitely agree with Ktcan10. The quizzes that are part of the online portion of Martini were not really helpful. I used StudyBlue and made flashcards and that seemed to help me through the online portion of the program. Since you will literally read the entire book before the end of the online quarter makes it a little harder to make test questions. Focusing on the big picture (which has been a quote I have heard many times thus far) really is key. Try not to get lost in the fine details and don't go down any rabbit holes! You will be plenty busy doing the A&P plus all of the other posts/study skills/discussion postings ect... Enjoy the free time you have left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElatedPA-S Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks EMSGuy, Ktcan and others. I tried to really enjoy today. Thinking 'this is the last Monday I don't have to study or take an exam, clinical, write a paper, etc. for the next two years.' Good to know on the practice exams. I have been using those, and stuff on Quizlet a bit. I think it will come down to just taking that first test and seeing if how I studied paid off, or do I need to quickly course correct and make a new plan. I am typically a flash card and write out the objectives type of learner. Crossing my fingers that works for this first course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucs2PA Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Does anyone know if there are any lectures posted with the online session? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSGuy1982 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 No lectures. Pretty much reading the book, doing objectives, and taking tests weekly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucs2PA Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Thanks EMSGuy1982! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephG Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Just got a second email from our A&P instructor. I asked if the weekly tests will be timed and she said it's one minute per question. Yikes! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishnozzlehead81 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 So, we will have an hour to complete a 60 question test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephG Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 We shall see tomorrow! I hope the questions are short because I'm typically a slow reader! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakeeater12 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Good luck to all on our first exam! :) I'm ready to kiss my weekends good bye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSGuy1982 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yes, they are definitely timed. I also started off as a slow reader but I felt that there was more than enough time to complete the tests. Don't stress about the 1st test, If I remember right isn't it about the profession of PA's or something? Good luck everyone and hit the ground running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iskendar Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Seattle class, here's a plug for the class of 2017 Facebook group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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