mlsiebe Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 OK I just submitted my application for Bethel's next class. Who else is looking at Bethel? Please keep us informed as you hear from them about interviews or other news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I am applying as well. My CASPA was verified today so I guess now it's just the waiting game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I'm getting anxious, lol. Has anyone heard anything yet? I was looking at forums from prior years and people were already getting interview invites by this time in previous application cycles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I feel like I'm the only one posting on here, so I'm sorry if I sound annoying. I received an interview invitation last week and will be interviewing on June 20th. I'm flying from Reno, Nevada. Anyone else interviewing that day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud9Fox Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 i got an interview and had to decline for personal reasons. They have interviews on June 20th and July 11th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsiebe Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Sorry for not responding Rainy I have been pretty busy lately. Reno is a very long way how did you find Bethel? I actually have some family in Fernley and we made an annual trip out to ski. I won't be there on the 20th because my school held my transcript for over three weeks before sending it to CASPA. Needless to say I am very upset about that. Good luck and keep us all posted on your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Sorry for not responding Rainy I have been pretty busy lately. Reno is a very long way how did you find Bethel? I actually have some family in Fernley and we made an annual trip out to ski. I won't be there on the 20th because my school held my transcript for over three weeks before sending it to CASPA. Needless to say I am very upset about that. Good luck and keep us all posted on your progress. I was looking for a program that focused on rural healthcare and had volunteer opportunities/programs that I would be able to participate in. I was also looking for programs in small towns, and I liked that they're a Christian school. I have never been to Tennessee and this will be my first time. It is definitely far from home but I am very excited for the interview and have heard nothing but good things about the people in the area. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsiebe Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 I like the Christian atmosphere as well. They even do a mission trip for second year students. I wish I was going to be there on the 20th and I could show you around a little. Oh well when school starts we are bound to meet then. I have been in close communication with the program and I really like what I am seeing from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I like the Christian atmosphere as well. They even do a mission trip for second year students. I wish I was going to be there on the 20th and I could show you around a little. Oh well when school starts we are bound to meet then. I have been in close communication with the program and I really like what I am seeing from them. I am very impressed as well. Did you accept a later interview date? Do you live in the area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsiebe Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 CASPA has not verified me yet so they will not invite me for an interview. I live just south of Nashville. Are you flying into Nashville? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Yes I am. I rented a car and will be staying in Paris Friday night then will be spending the rest of the day Saturday exploring the town. I'm staying with a friend in Nashville Saturday night and will be spending Sunday in Nashville as well before flying out at night. I'm so excited to explore the area. It's always been a dream to go to Nashville ;) Waiting for the CASPA verification is painstaking... I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsiebe Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 You probably didn't need to schedule a whole afternoon to explore Paris! Nashville is quite a bit bigger. I am so upset at my school because it took them three weeks to send my transcript. Right now it looks like CASPA is getting the verifications done in 4-5 days. I just want this over with so that I can plan for the next phase. Did you apply to multiple schools or are all of your eggs in the Bethel basket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 You probably didn't need to schedule a whole afternoon to explore Paris! Nashville is quite a bit bigger. I am so upset at my school because it took them three weeks to send my transcript. Right now it looks like CASPA is getting the verifications done in 4-5 days. I just want this over with so that I can plan for the next phase. Did you apply to multiple schools or are all of your eggs in the Bethel basket? I had that problem last year so I requested transcripts the day I opened my transcript... I know that pain. I applied to multiple schools. Bethel is the only one that isn't on the West Coast. None of the other schools have sent out interview invites yet, so I don't really know where I'll stand with them. Are you applying anywhere besides Bethel? What are your stats/history like just out of curiosity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsiebe Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 I have a 3.55 GPA and 313 GRE. I worked at a medical office last summer and about 100 shadow hours. My UG degree is in business so I had to take all of the prerequisites this past year. I checked you profile and you were born two years AFTER I graduated high school! I am putting all of my eggs in the Bethel basket because my wife and I own our own home and our two kids are in school here. Trevecca is right here in town but they will start five months after Bethel and we think it would be better if I were away from the family through the week so that I can study. Since Bethel is only two hours from home I will be able to spend time at home every weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I have a 3.55 GPA and 313 GRE. I worked at a medical office last summer and about 100 shadow hours. My UG degree is in business so I had to take all of the prerequisites this past year. I checked you profile and you were born two years AFTER I graduated high school! I am putting all of my eggs in the Bethel basket because my wife and I own our own home and our two kids are in school here. Trevecca is right here in town but they will start five months after Bethel and we think it would be better if I were away from the family through the week so that I can study. Since Bethel is only two hours from home I will be able to spend time at home every weekend. I definitely feel like I'm a very young applicant, and I'm worried that it may play against me in the applications process. My original intentions were medical school but after going through that interview process and really thinking about it I decided it wasn't for me and spent the last 3 years working and volunteering in multiple areas and fell in love with the PA profession. I can agree that it would be easier being away from distraction of home life during the week. It will be hard but in the end it will be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsiebe Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Bethel's stats for the Jan 2015 matriculation: Class average for those matriculating in January 2015 Cumulative GPA – 3.36Healthcare Experience – 3268 hours Shadowing Hours – approximately 194 Science Hours – 87 Average Age – 26 GRE Scores – 306/4.1 I don't think your that young of an applicant when you look at the class that started in January. Don't forget that just one or two applicants like me can push the average age pretty far to the right. Obviously they think you have the potential or they would bring you in for an interview. My wife and I met with Vanderbilt MD school and decided PA school was better. Even with a short residency I would finish my education the same year my daughter graduated high school. Not gonna happen I love my family to much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 My stats are above all of those averages which I'm sure helped my application. I just received a denial from my in state program today so Bethel just jumped up on my list quite a bit ;) I agree with your med school view, as a woman I was looking at when I would be able to have children or have a family and I just didn't see it happening with med school. PA is just such a better option for someone who wants or already has a family. The balance associated with that profession is very appealing! Keep me updated on your status for interviews... I hope to see you in January! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsiebe Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 DENIAL? That stinks! You are always welcome in TN. When you get here next week and see all of the green things that grow you will never leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyMc19 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Did you guys get emails for supplementals or do you just fill one out on your own via the website? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Did you guys get emails for supplementals or do you just fill one out on your own via the website? Thanks! Bethel does not send out secondary invites, you fill it out on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 There are a lot of views on this forum but no one is talking haha... any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megpvb2 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I was accepted! I interviewed in the June 20 group. And was accepted June 22! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dream2pa Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I was accepted! I interviewed in the June 20 group. And was accepted June 22! congrats megpvb2. Do you mind sharing your stats ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Congrats megpvb2! I was supposed to be at that interview but my flights were all messed up. I'll be interviewing this weekend. How was your interview experience? How many people did you interview with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNAPP Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I received an interview invitation on June 1, however I am still finishing up the Genetics requirement and will not be able to interview until it is complete (The end of August). Are there any past applicants who went through a similar situation? If so, how did it work out? I am a little nervous interviewing so late in the cycle with the rolling admissions process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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