kanna2 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Hi everyone, I'm applying to the 3+3 BS/MS program and was hoping anyone could fill me in on the time of credentials and background they are looking for and how they evaluate applicants applying through their program. Any information would help! I have a 3.8 GPA, 500 hours of PA Shadowing, I worked in a doctor's office for 4 years so I have those hours as part of Patient Contact and Health Care Experience. I have recently started research with a lab affiliated with Rutgers (3 months) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristenpluch Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hi Kristie! I also applied to the 3+3 program! is the 500 hours of PA shadowing a result of working in the doctors office? Also, what do you do at the doctors office? Rutgers seems really competitive, but you sound like a qualified applicant!!! My credentials are below(: but I remember the program stressing during their informational session that 3+3 students are accepted before those who apply traditionally, so there are no specific amount of spots for 3+3 students- basically if 18 people apply and 18 people are highly qualified, they could take them all if they felt they would complement their program nicely I am at Rutgers right now, 3.97 GPA, 4.0 science GPA -- I also completed the Achievements in Math and Science program, granted the Academic excellence award (I'm sure you did too!), in the National Society for Collegiate Scholars, and was pledge class scholarship chair and philanthropy and community service chair in my sorority Patient care: First Aid Squad, Dental Assistant, Nurse Aid, and currently work as a Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist Aid PA Shadowing: cardiothoracic surgery, bariatric/general surgery, ortho, ortho trauma (at hospital for special surgery), and psychiatry (at Rikers Island) I've been interested in this program since entering Rutgers 2 years ago, and have found many people who have been accepted to the 3+3 program to ask about their experiences, I feel like we both have a good shot! Best of luck to you-- please message me if you want to talk (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT_mk Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Hey everyone. I also applied for the 3+3 program this year. 3.75 overall GPA, 3.3 science GPA, 1000+ EMT paid hours, 2000+ EMT volunteer hours, international trauma life support certified, 150+ PA shadowing hours in trauma, gastro, NICU and Air Force flight medicine. Any of you hear back on an interview date yet? Sent in my app mid April and haven't heard anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanna2 Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Nope, nothing yet about interviews or anything, but you definitely have a whole lot of experience so at the very least you should be getting an interview. All I've gotten so far is an email from Ms. Santiago to clarify what classes on my transcript are covering which PA requirements and I sent my application in the beginning of May. Let us know if you hear back from anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT_mk Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I definitely will! Thanks! Best of luck to you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristenpluch Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I was notified today that I will be receiving an interview! Did you guys receive any news?? I'll cross my fingers for you guys!(: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanna2 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Yup Congrats! I did too! The date is still TBD but I'm still super excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT_mk Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Nope :( How did they notify you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristenpluch Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Through e-mail. They maybe reviewing more applications though because your stats are very impressive. Keep us updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT_mk Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I submitted my app mid-April so I am a little doubtful. Would it be bad to call them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristenpluch Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I would wait another week if they still have not yet contacted you. We just got the email yesterday so give it a few more days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristenpluch Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Don't be doubtful though, you never know!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT_mk Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Okay thanks! When did they receive your final grades for the year? They just got mine yesterday because Ramapo took a while to send them out. Do you both go to Rutgers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristenpluch Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 My updated transcript is still in transit and yes I go to Rutgers. I know Rutgers doesn't invite traditionally applied students for interviews the same day, so that may be the case for 3+3 students as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT_mk Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Ok thanks! I'll keep my fingers crossed. Will keep you guys updated. Also, are there a lot of people at Rutgers in the 3+3 program? Ramapo only has 2 applicants this year in my knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristenpluch Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I'll cross my fingers for you too!! The 3+3 program only has ~8-20 applicants per year (they had mentioned it at their information session but that may not be correct. I'm almost certain it's under 25 applicants though). I know of no one else at Rutgers who applied, but in a school of 45k students I'm sure there are others. Do you know if the other Ramapo applicant received an interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT_mk Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 She did not send in her application yet so she has not heard back. If you don't mind me asking, when was your completed app submitted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristenpluch Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I sent in my application in mid-April as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT_mk Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Okay! Thanks! Hopefully they'll go in order of when they received the apps and i'll hear back soon. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristenpluch Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Good luck!!! Let us know (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT_mk Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 You too! I certainly will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT_mk Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Also, you are applying to just the PA program not the PA/public health program right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanna2 Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 I sent in my application in the beginning of May and from NJIT there isn't anyone else that I know applying through the 3+3 program. I'm bringing my final grades for this semester with me to the interview. If you haven't even received a confirmation email from the office saying they received your application I would give them a call and ask them the status of your application just to make sure they have it at least. Otherwise just wait till next Monday to give them a call, they are pretty nice and helpful so they wouldn't mind! But honestly I wouldn't even worry because you have a lot of HCE and that is a super important experience that they look for in future PAs. Good luck!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT_mk Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Thank you!!! I called to ask if they got my official transcript and all they said was "we recieved it and youll get an official confirmation from the secretary" i wonder if ill get interview date then. Anyways, I got an email confirming they got my app weeks ago but no notification of interview yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT_mk Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Was the secretary Rebecca the one who told you guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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