sar Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Still havnt heard anything. Should I give up hope and wait for a rejection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPA1 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I just got a call this evening for an interview this Saturday! I will be passing on the interview, but the good news is that they are still sending out invites! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandCH Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Oh wow, ok. So are they calling or emailing, or both? Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPA1 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 they emailed and called at practically the exact same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandCH Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Ok Good to know! Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snp91 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Do you live in Oregon Julie? That's such short notice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPA1 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I live in California, would have had to fly there. very short notice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAGuy55 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Still havnt heard anything. Should I give up hope and wait for a rejection? The email we received after we submitted everything said interviews are NOV, DEC, JAN. Don't give up. We are just hitting December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbourdon Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Keep in mind too- as you have already read form others interviews can come at very short notice. I received a call and email mid Wednesday for an interview that Saturday. In efforts to not get my hopes up, I decided on not prepping for an interview unless I was actually notified of receiving an interview... boy, that was a sorry mistake- I had TWO days to prepare. So keep holding out hope even if the interviews are approaching, you may just get a last minute invite. And prepare for it just incase! ;) Good luck. Has anyone actually been sent a rejection letter? It seems like there are those who were accepted and the rest of us just got put on Committee Hold. Wondering if they don't really reject and just committee hold everyone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandCH Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Thank you! That's really good to know. Some websites recommended bringing resumes and extra letters of recommendation. Do those of you who have interviewed advise this? Also, any other ways to prepare would be helpful Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandCH Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Keep in mind too- as you have already read form others interviews can come at very short notice. I received a call and email mid Wednesday for an interview that Saturday. In efforts to not get my hopes up, I decided on not prepping for an interview unless I was actually notified of receiving an interview... boy, that was a sorry mistake- I had TWO days to prepare. So keep holding out hope even if the interviews are approaching, you may just get a last minute invite. And prepare for it just incase! ;) Good luck. Has anyone actually been sent a rejection letter? It seems like there are those who were accepted and the rest of us just got put on Committee Hold. Wondering if they don't really reject and just committee hold everyone... In what ways do you wish you had prepped better? Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbourdon Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I wouldn't bring resumes, etc. They have everything they need right in front of them, and there's always a possibility they may see something in your resume that they may not like such as an error, or formatting... anything. I wish i would have prepared better in the way of having all of the basic questions nailed down... Like why PA? That is such a tough one for me.... it's like asking someone why they like sugar better than salt or something, how the heck do you describe that in an appealing way? :) You get what I mean. Honestly after I applied, I kind of put the idea of an interview on the back burner so I could continue focusing on life. So when I was confronted with an interview, PA school had been out of sight out of mind for so long that I felt very unprepared. I just wish I had more time for mental prep. I had class both days that I had left before the interview AND an exam. I ended up skipping class and my exam because the interview was so much more important at this point and I needed the time to really figure out well rounded answers. I suggest talking through your answers out loud in front of a mirror, or just while you are driving...ALONE- so there is no pressure of judgement and you can really find out where you stumble with your words. Don't practice like it's scripted, just be able to express thoughts in a concise manner that flows. I noticed how much I rambled on when I was talking to myself, so I was able to see where I could cut back. Some parts of my answers were just completely unnecessary! Still wishing you the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandCH Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Thank you for your detailed answer. It was really very helpful. I've been practicing hypothetical questions for months, but am still nervous about it. I can be a rambler when I'm nervous. I live in Oregon so am hoping for one of those last minute calls! All the best to you too! Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbourdon Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 To be fair though, I wasn't accepted... I was put on committee hold. Maybe you SHOULD bring a resume- and don't talk to yourself in front of a mirror ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moco5 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Hello! I am new to this forum, but I got an interview last minute this past week for tomorrow morning and just flew in from Colorado today! Excited to meet everyone, if anyone is staying in Portland tomorrow night and would like to meet up somewhere downtown after the interview I am not flying out until Sunday afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csue Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I am so confused. They had emailed me last month for an interview invite for January 9th. But it looks like they have been calling people since then and offering interviews for an earlier session.. Does anyone understand why they would do this? They probably receive cancelations and need to fill those spots. It must be easier to invite new people than to move people who are scheduled for later interview dates. Especially since it's very last minute and probably not enough time to reach out to those already scheduled to see who wants to or is able to change their interview date. That's just my guess though. Good luck to you on your interview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csue Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Hello! I am new to this forum, but I got an interview last minute this past week for tomorrow morning and just flew in from Colorado today! Excited to meet everyone, if anyone is staying in Portland tomorrow night and would like to meet up somewhere downtown after the interview I am not flying out until Sunday afternoon! Where in CO are you from? I'm from Fort Collins! Good luck on your interview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg45167 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Does anyone know if there will be any more interviews in December...or if the next opportunity won't be until January. THX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbourdon Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I don't think there's any more in December. I believe there is one more in Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a123 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I was just wondering if any of the applicants that have taken the interview could explain the general structure of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saz0503 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Interviewed this past Saturday. Just heard back, Committee hold! Not sure what the chances for acceptance are but I'm just happy to not be rejected!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickbaylor Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Interviewed this past Saturday. Just heard back, Committee hold! Not sure what the chances for acceptance are but I'm just happy to not be rejected!!! :D I interviewed on Saturday as well. I too was put on Committee hold. I wish I shared your optimistic nature. This was my 7th interview and I have not yet received an acceptance from any of the schools. 3 wait lists, 2 committee holds, 1 no decision yet, and 1 denial. Not really sure what I am doing wrong as no one will give me feedback when I ask for it. Best of luck to you, hope you get accepted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickbaylor Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Those of you that have been accepted, would you mind sharing your stats? Since it's hard to get feedback from admissions committees I figured I'd play the game of trying to figure out where I am falling short by comparing my stats to those of applicants that have been accepted. Maybe I can glean something and figure out how to improve if I have to apply again next cycle. Thanks so much, and congrats to all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbourdon Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Those of you that have been accepted, would you mind sharing your stats? Since it's hard to get feedback from admissions committees I figured I'd play the game of trying to figure out where I am falling short by comparing my stats to those of applicants that have been accepted. Maybe I can glean something and figure out how to improve if I have to apply again next cycle. Thanks so much, and congrats to all of you. I'm on committee hold as well and I got a bit of feedback I got from my interviewer. I am a CNA- that has been my primary experience. The interviewer took my hand, held it, and said, "I really REALLy like you. You did an amazing job. Keep building on your clinical experience." So, I THINK my clinical exp was my big downfall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandCH Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 What exactly does committee hold mean? Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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