AP2048 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Congratulations to everyone who was accepted, to those of you coming on March 5th, I will be one of your student tour guides. The interviews are 1-1 with a PA faculty member, every faculty member is different but mine was very low stress, the key is they want to know if you can stand up to the stress and rigor of a fast program. I'm a first year PA student, so if you have questions I can try to help you out. There will be get togethers set up by students before classes start - we had 2 or 3, plus admissions will set up a Facebook group so everyone can set up housing and such. If you were waitlisted, interviewed and not offered a spot, or applied late in the cycle, keep working and apply again. I have classmates who were interviewed one year, waitlisted, then applied, interviewed and were accepted the following year, a classmate who was waitlisted and accepted less than a month before classes started and was told when I was interviewed that I would have been accepted in the prior year's class but the class was full. If anyone is lurking in this thread and thinking they can apply 2 days before the admissions deadline, DO NOT WAIT. The class fills quickly and by summer you are fighting over a few spots. I am coming on March 5th thank you for the advise. My name is Ankit Patel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP2048 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I am coming on March 5th thank you for the advise. My name is Ankit Patel. I am coming all the way from NJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP2048 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I'm going to live off campus because it's way cheaper so if anyone is looking for roommates hit me up! I will, only if i will accepted, I am from NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daguirre32 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I'm going to live off campus because it's way cheaper so if anyone is looking for roommates hit me up! I'm probably gonna look for off campus housing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRT118 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I will also be looking for off campus housing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurepa41 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I received my acceptance letter today! I'm still deciding between this school and another program. Did anyone get a good understanding of the housing situation during clinical year? I have no family in the New England area so I'm trying to figure out if it's possible for me to do all of the clinical rotations within driving distance from Worcester? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0214 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I received my acceptance letter today! I'm still deciding between this school and another program. Did anyone get a good understanding of the housing situation during clinical year? I have no family in the New England area so I'm trying to figure out if it's possible for me to do all of the clinical rotations within driving distance from Worcester? Generally I would say no, but don't count out being able to do rotations closer to family. I have a number of classmates from Michigan and in past years students have done some rotations in the northeast and then some out in Michigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
456hggggg Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Interviewed March 5th, accepted March 14th. Can't wait to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuturePA927 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 interviewed on March 5th, accepted March 12th! most likely going to do on campus housing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP2048 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I got accepted last thursday, aaccetion fee is paid...I am planning to get apartment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccccc Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 When are you guys going to start looking for apartments? I have never lived in an apartment before so I am somewhat clueless as to when to apartment hunt. I definitely want to try and room with people from our program though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananerQ Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Just put down my deposit yesterday! I live in Michigan though so I have no idea how I'm going to figure out my living situation/find a roommate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananerQ Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Also, when are they making this Facebook group? I feel like that will be really helpful especially for people like me who currently don't live anywhere near Massachussets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccccc Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I'll make a facebook group if someone PMs me they're name on facebook because you need at least one other member to make a group. Otherwise I think the program makes one in like September I saw people say in previous threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0214 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Our group was made during the late summer or early fall by admissions. Don't worry, you will have plenty of time to arrange things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccccc Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I made a Facebook group here's the link https://m.facebook.com/groups/402863586558008?ref=bookmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jir91 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I got my acceptable letter today!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldibona Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Just got my acceptance today and made my deposit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRT118 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Congratulations to everyone who was accepted, to those of you coming on March 5th, I will be one of your student tour guides. The interviews are 1-1 with a PA faculty member, every faculty member is different but mine was very low stress, the key is they want to know if you can stand up to the stress and rigor of a fast program. I'm a first year PA student, so if you have questions I can try to help you out. There will be get togethers set up by students before classes start - we had 2 or 3, plus admissions will set up a Facebook group so everyone can set up housing and such. If you were waitlisted, interviewed and not offered a spot, or applied late in the cycle, keep working and apply again. I have classmates who were interviewed one year, waitlisted, then applied, interviewed and were accepted the following year, a classmate who was waitlisted and accepted less than a month before classes started and was told when I was interviewed that I would have been accepted in the prior year's class but the class was full. If anyone is lurking in this thread and thinking they can apply 2 days before the admissions deadline, DO NOT WAIT. The class fills quickly and by summer you are fighting over a few spots. Hey! I know you had said you were a student tour guide at one of the interviews. I was just wondering if you had any feedback on how students like living on campus compared to off campus housing? More specifically the Lincoln Square housing?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0214 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hey! I know you had said you were a student tour guide at one of the interviews. I was just wondering if you had any feedback on how students like living on campus compared to off campus housing? More specifically the Lincoln Square housing?? Lincoln Square is very convenient. Given the winter we had, my classmates who could go from their rooms to class without going outside were certainly envied. The main issue is that you can only cook with a microwave, no crock pot, hot plate, any of that is allowed. So if you like to cook a lot, you will struggle. If you like to eat out, there are lots of restaurants nearby, but you certainly will not be able to cook much. The cost of the housing at Lincoln square is good, especially if you want to live by yourself. As you get closer to the year starting, admissions will set up a Facebook group and second years can mention where we all live. If you want to ask about any of the particular housing options, message me and I can put you in touch with someone who lives in that housing option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrb1404 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I am just going into my last semester of my first year at MCPHS, and I just wanted to say congratulations to everyone who has been accepted so far. If anyone has any questions about next year I will be happy to answer them. Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbusch Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Hello All, I am a prospective student and am debating on which campus to apply to: Boston or Worcester. My main concern is not having professors at the worcester campus all the time. For those that are enrolled there now, how do you like this? What do you think are the major advantages and disadvantages of being at this campus compared to being at the boston campus? Any input is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmc5108 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Hey Sbusch, Im a second year PA student at the Worcester campus. The professors that tend to lecture aren't usually around because at least during my year most lectures were in Manchester, but we have our own professors here and they were always around in their office and available if you need them. The ones in Manchester were always available through email as well if you have any questions. An advantage to Worcester is that it's only 2 years while the Boston program is closer to 3. If anyone has any other questions about the Worcester-Manchester program feel free to ask here or message me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastudent23 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Hi, Can you give me some idea of how the housing for clinicals works? I am a non-traditional student with a husband and three children, and we live near Boston. I am going to commute for the first year, but am unclear about how I will manage housing in the second year. What are some potential locations for rotations? Since I will not be in a position to move in the second year, will I need to pay for housing for myself for some rotations due to location? I have no problem driving significant distances, but want to be realistic about the impact on my finances and family life if a clinical setting is not within driving distance of my home. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0214 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Hi, Can you give me some idea of how the housing for clinicals works? I am a non-traditional student with a husband and three children, and we live near Boston. I am going to commute for the first year, but am unclear about how I will manage housing in the second year. What are some potential locations for rotations? Since I will not be in a position to move in the second year, will I need to pay for housing for myself for some rotations due to location? I have no problem driving significant distances, but want to be realistic about the impact on my finances and family life if a clinical setting is not within driving distance of my home. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Housing for clinicals is set up by each student, there is an excel document that is maintained with past years housing locations, cost, amenities, etc. However, the bulk of the rotations are in MA, so if you are willing to drive more, there is a good likelihood that you can do all your rotations in MA. There are never any guarantees as the rotations are a lottery system and you have no way of knowing what the demand is for certain rotations from other students- If everyone puts in their first picks as Boston hospitals, you likely won't get everything in Boston, but if others are like me and pick more rural sites, you may get more Boston sites. Based on this year's students, you have a good chance of getting all your rotations within an hr or so of Boston, plus you can set up your own rotations (only if the school does not have a contract at the site) which guarantees that you will have a rotation there. We could set up 3 of our 9 rotation sites, so I have 1/3 of my sites at places I picked outside the lottery system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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