Tbourdon Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Deadline has passed, now it is *officially* time to wait. Anyone want to chat to pass the time? This is my first cycle applying, so this dreadful wait is new to me. Have you applied previous cycles? Applied to any other schools this year? Had any interviews anywhere before? I'd love to hear about your experiences! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAGuy55 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Same here. First time applicant. This wait sucks but I'm in classes and working so I keep busy. Good luck. Pacific seems like an awesome program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 First time applicant here as well! Hopefully we hear something soon :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiyangShen Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Hi all! I am a second time applicant, although I applied so late last cycle that all of my rejections came within a few weeks. It was a hard pill to swallow, but April rolled around so swiftly I didn't stay down for long. I was accepted to a school on the east coast already, but I really want to interview at Pacific to meet the faculty/current students and tour the facilities. I feel like I might be one of the only applicants excited that Pacific makes you travel during the clinical phase because there aren't enough sites. I have family/friends all over the country and I'd love to rotate at my doc's office in NYC (if the program permits.) I absolutely love this forum and was surprised at how many applicants at my interview last month don't know about this valuable resource. Anyways, cheers to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherrysher00 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Hello everyone, thisi my first time applying as well! Good luck ! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful2015 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Hi all! I am a second time applicant, although I applied so late last cycle that all of my rejections came within a few weeks. It was a hard pill to swallow, but April rolled around so swiftly I didn't stay down for long. I was accepted to a school on the east coast already, but I really want to interview at Pacific to meet the faculty/current students and tour the facilities. I feel like I might be one of the only applicants excited that Pacific makes you travel during the clinical phase because there aren't enough sites. I have family/friends all over the country and I'd love to rotate at my doc's office in NYC (if the program permits.) I absolutely love this forum and was surprised at how many applicants at my interview last month don't know about this valuable resource. Anyways, cheers to all! You're not alone, fellow traveler! I would love the opportunity to go on rotations all over the place. I see a lot of opportunity in that aspect of the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbourdon Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Hi all! I am a second time applicant, although I applied so late last cycle that all of my rejections came within a few weeks. It was a hard pill to swallow, but April rolled around so swiftly I didn't stay down for long. I was accepted to a school on the east coast already, but I really want to interview at Pacific to meet the faculty/current students and tour the facilities. I feel like I might be one of the only applicants excited that Pacific makes you travel during the clinical phase because there aren't enough sites. I have family/friends all over the country and I'd love to rotate at my doc's office in NYC (if the program permits.) I absolutely love this forum and was surprised at how many applicants at my interview last month don't know about this valuable resource. Anyways, cheers to all! Hey! Congrats on your acceptance! That's got to be a huge relief... how exciting. What school is it? How did the interview go? What kind of questions were you asked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiyangShen Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hi Tbourdon, The morning of my interview was especially nerve-wracking. I wasn't so much as nervous about the interviews, but I really wanted to make a good impression and be someone that the committee would like. I was really surprised that I wasn't really asked many PA-related question. I can remember being asked "Describe a time when you felt the need to lie?" I was also asked a situational question, "What would you do if you believed that the doctor is prescribing the wrong meds?" My advice is to answer honestly, be yourself (cliche but very helpful), be vulnerable, and converse with every single person you meet interview day! Also, don't be afraid to say you don't know something! I watched every single video by ThePACoach on YouTube to prepare for the interview, and I really recommend this resource. I also watched old speeches by President Obama - because he is arguably the best orator to ever speak (politics aside). Do whatever you need to prep for the interview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leothemailman79 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hello future classmates: I'm also waiting patiently for a response. I wish everyone the best. I would like to ask where everyone is from, and a little background info. Best of luck. Leo T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful2015 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Looks like interviews started going out around Sep 8 last year. Hang in there everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k3l8a Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Wow that seems so quick to me! Since that's only a week after the deadline and supposedly no interview preference is given to applicants who have turned theirs in before Sept 1. That's a great turn around time though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbourdon Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Interviews also started a month earlier last year, so I'm wondering if we might be set back a month for everything?... Since Leah is on maternity leave... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris6026 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 That's what I was thinking as well, Tbourdon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leothemailman79 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 has anyone hear from the school yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktsterry Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I got an email Tuesday that my app was under initial review but that's about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbourdon Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I got an email Tuesday that my app was under initial review but that's about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Oh Really?? They sent you an email just telling you they were reviewing your app? Well, that's something! ;) I haven't heard anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Oh Really?? They sent you an email just telling you they were reviewing your app? Well, that's something! ;) I haven't heard anything yet. I'm pretty sure they are just referring to the email that was sent automatically after submitting everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucmed Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Waiting game started ! good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasPA Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I am really excited to be reapplying to this school. Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg45167 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Has anyone one heard anything negative yet...meaning their application is no longer being considered. I don't mean to rub salt in anyone's wounds for sure (I've been turned down for interviews, so I feel that pain)...just wondering if no news is good news so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 No bad news yet. Fingers crossed! Their program isn't rolling admissions so I believe they send out any information a little bit later than other schools. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful2015 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 No bad news here either. Keeping my fingers crossed as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktsterry Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Unfortunately, I think no news is simply no news at this point ????. The waiting game is officially the most stressful period of time to date in my life haha. Hang in there, everyone! And good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg45167 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ha, ha...thanks for all the input...just looking for a little glimmer of hope during the waiting game :) I also wish everyone good luck (although hard work got you here, not luck)...applying to PA School had definetly been one of the toughest things I've ever done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzoptimistic Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ha, ha...thanks for all the input...just looking for a little glimmer of hope during the waiting game :) I also wish everyone good luck (although hard work got you here, not luck)...applying to PA School had definetly been one of the toughest things I've ever done! meg45167 Don't worry future colleague, we will all get there :D Keep your head up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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