taraPA Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: University of Miami, BS Exercise Physiology May 2016Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.91Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.88Age at application time: 231st GRE: V- 160 (85%) Q-155 (59%) W- 4.0 (59%)Healthcare experience: ED scribe/scribe trainer ~1000 hours Shadowing: 20 hours shadowing an orthopedic surgeon and his PA in office and in the OR Extracurricular/Research Activities: Leadership positions: 2 positions on e-board of my sorority, orientation fellow for new students Internship: exercise physiology internship (120 hours, may count as HCE based on my duties) Job: Assistant manager at frozen yogurt shop Volunteer: 250 hours through my sorority, ~50 hours volunteering at hospital Awards: Deans List every semester at UM + 1 post bacc at FIU, Provost's honor roll for 7 semesters at UM , President's honor roll 1 semester at UM LOR: a PA that I work with, surgeon I shadowed, and professor in the exercise physiology departmentSchools Applied: South University- Savannah and Tampa, Philadelphia University, Barry - Miami, Nova- Ft. Lauderdale, Arcadia - Glenside, Arizona School of Health Sciences, Cornell University, Duke University, Long Island University, Midwestern University - Glendale, Pacific University, Thomas Jefferson University, Western University of Health Science, University of South Florida, Temple, Rutgers, PCOM, FIU Application Submitted Date: 6/12/17 Application Verified: 6/21/17Interview Invites: Midwestern University, Arcadia University, PCOM, Jefferson, USF, Temple, Pacific University, Barry University, South University Savannah, Rutgers University, Duke University, LIUDenied: Arizona School of Health Science, South University Tampa... possibly other schools if the rejection was sent via mail because I moved after submitting my application but only updated schools I interviewed at. did not complete application: Cornell (did not submit supplemental app), Western U (prereq issues)Withdrew Application: USF, Temple, Pacific, South University, Rutgers, Barry, FIU, Nova, LIUWaitlisted: Midwestern AZ, Jefferson, Duke Accepted: Arcadia, PCOM, Midwestern AZ Attending: Arcadia Attempt: first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbacon Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Undergrad Institution: University of Virginia Major: Biology Age at time of application: 21 (turned 22 during interview process) Cumulative GPA: 3.51 (although the GPA summary on CASPA lists my "overall" as 3.65, so I'm not sure what that means.) Science GPA: 3.48 (BCP 3.45) GRE: Verbal-161, Quantitative-165, Writing- 4.5 Direct patient care: 1530 hours (3 total years) as an EMT. (I also began working as an ED scribe, which some schools count, but I had just started during the application process so I only listed 120 hours of this and didn't label it as patient care). Volunteer: 2 trips with the UVA chapter of Global Medical/Dental Brigades (1 as the brigade leader), and 1 year as VP for the chapter. 1 trip as volunteer for the Remote Area Medical Corps in Wise, VA. Research: 2.5 years (about 1520 total hours) undergrad research at the Cardiovascular Research Center of the UVA School of Medicine. 8 weeks as a Clinical Research Intern with Valley Health. Shadowing: 320 hours shadowing through my internship (not all PAs). Extracurricular: ISC Scholarship Board member, member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, UVA Club Swim, Madison house volunteer corps (tutor for 3 years). Memberships: American Academy of Physician Assistants (affiliate member, pre-pa). Schools Applied: Quinnipiac University, Duke University, George Washington University, Jefferson College, Shenandoah University, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Johnson & Wales University. Attempt: First Denied: Quinnipiac Interviews: Jonson & Wales, Shenandoah, Jefferson, George Washington (Oct 21) Acceptances: Johnson & Wales, Shenandoah, Jefferson This just shows that it is definitely NOT all about GPA (and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!). Experience is also really important, and using these during my interview proved to be really helpful. That being said, having a higher GRE score to even out a lower GPA is also helpful (my situation is an example). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishBoy1987 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Undergraduate degree: BSc in Occupational Therapy from London Southbank University. GPA: 4.0 Paid clinical Hours: 11,000 Volunteer exp: Bio tutor, general work in LGBT community. Extra curricular: gave a TEDx talk, AAPA member, FAPA member, attended PA summer symposium PA shadowing: 70 hours. GRE: not taken Age: 29 Times applied: 1st time Applied to schools in May 2017 letters of rec: M.D, PA, anatomy professor, microbiology professor. Applied to: Quinnipiac, Philadelphia U, Drexel, Hofstra, MCPHS, Pacific U. Interviews offered: Quinnipiac, Philadelphia U, Drexel. Offers: 09/09 1st interview and early acceptance to Quinnipiac. (Withdrew from all other subsequent interview offers). Accepted: Quinnipiac U class of 2020. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdabrowski Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Undergrad: College of St. Scholastica BA Natural Sciences 2012 GPA: c3.26 Age: 27 PCE: Medical Scribe family practice clinic, volunteer with hospice patients HCE: over 10k hours as certified pharmacy technician Volunteer: Hospice center, tutor for elementary children in low income community GRE: Q 151 V 151 Written 4.0 (2013) Shadowing: 12 urgent care, 8 allergy, 16 ortho surg, 4 ortho clinic Extra curricular: Heavily involved with college athletics, Student senate LOR: Bio professor/Head of dept, pharmacist, supervising MD, PA at work Applied to most schools in May 2017 Applied: Quinnipiac, Campbell, Methodist U, University of Charleston-WV, MUSC, Barry-Miami, Nova-Orlando, Samuel Merrit, Pacific University, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Northeastern, Duke, High Point, Rutgers, South College-TN Interview: University of Charleston, Campbell, Methodist U, MGH, Barry-Miami (did not attend) Denied: Rugters, Northeastern, University of Charleston (after interview), Quinnipiac, Samuel Merritt, MUSC, High Point, Pacific U, Duke Waitlist: Campbell Still waiting for: Nova, South Accepted: Methodist U Class of 2020!! MGH 12/21/17 Attempts: 3rd. I applied very late to very few schools the first time around. Had 1 interview last year at Campbell, and 4 this year! I want to stress heavily if you want something keep working toward it until you get it! I had retaken as many pre-reqs that were not A's as possible, even if they were B's. I have been waiting so long to post on this page and still can hardly believe that I am :) 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbingRhino Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Undergrad: Elmhurst College, B.S. in Exercise SciencecGPA / sGPA: 2.78 / 3.86Age: 30PCE: 500 hours EMT-B, 6,500 hours ED tech at a Level I trauma centerGRE: Q 155 V 162 Written 4.0Shadowing: 4 hours at sports medicine/orthopedics practiceVolunteering: Board member for city council subcomittee focusing on drawing young professionals in STEM fields to the areaExtra curricular: Exercise physiology tutor, executive board of an allied health club at Elmhurst College focused on careers in rehabilitation scienceLOR: Director of Emergency Services, Emergency MD, Research Methods Professor Applications were all completed by the end of June with the exception of Idaho State, which didn't send out secondary applications until August. Applied: Rosalind Franklin University, Towson University, Campbell University, Idaho State University, MGH Institute of Health Professions, A.T. Still University, University of Utah, University of Washington, Duke UniversityInterview Offers: Rosalind Franklin University, Towson University, Campbell University, Idaho State University (declined), MGH Institute of Health Professions (declined)Accepted: Rosalind Franklin University, Towson University, Campbell UniversityAttending: Rosalind Franklin UniversityDenied: A.T. Still Application Withdrawn: University of Utah, University of Washington, Duke University First attempt at undergrad (majoring in music business) from 2005-2011 resulted in 16 "F"s, four separate instances of academic probation, and a 2.07 GPA. I went back to school starting in February 2014 and maintained a 4.00 GPA across all of my prerequisites and nearly 100 credit hours of coursework. I went to school full time and worked full time for three years straight to get myself to a point where I could apply to programs and now I can say that it was all worth it! 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needmorecoffee Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Undergrad: University of North Carolina at Asheville - BS in BiologycGPA / sGPA: 3.34 / 3.90Age: 28PCE: 725 hours CNA (inpatient psych), 144 hours as CNA (neuro/trauma ICU), and 800 hours CNA (cardiovascular ICU)GRE: Q 153 V 158 W 4.5Shadowing: 60 hours primary care PA, 5 hours emergency medicine PA, 8 hours cardiology PA, 5 hours orthopedic PA, 10 hours with two different trauma surgeonsVolunteering: 103 hours volunteering at free medical clinic in my community Extracurricular: Eagle Scout, 1 semester on Dean's List, 4 semesters on Chancellor's List, climbing instructor, and member of the AAPA and NCAPA LOR: 2 PAs, supervisor in the CVICU, cell biology professor, and nurse I worked with frequently in psych Applied: Duke, Wake Forest, ECU, UC Denver, Campbell, Wingate, and JCHSInterview Offers: Wingate (declined), Campbell, Wake Forest, and JCHS (declined)Accepted: Campbell and Wake ForestAttending: Wake ForestDenied: DukeApplication Withdrawn: UC Denver and ECU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACrankset Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Undergrad: Southern New Hampshire UniversitycGPA / sGPA: 3.71 / 3.7Age: 28PCE: 6,552 ED Tech @ Level III Trauma Center, 4,200 EMT @ 911/Critical Care Ambulance ServiceGRE: Q 153 V 151 W 4.5Shadowing: 60 hours Trauma PA, 40 hours Ortho MD and PA, 18 hours Family Practice MD.Volunteering: 1140 hours volunteering with Search and Rescue Team, 48 hours with Community outreach with the hospital I work at. Extracurricular: AAPA and CAPA Member, President of Search and Rescue Team. LOR: 3 EM MD's, ED Director, Chief Medical Officer for my Employer (Trauma Surgeon). Applied: University of Colorado, Pacific University, University of Utah, UW Spokane, RMUoHPInterview Offers: University of Colorado, Pacific, University of Utah, RMUoHP, UW Spokane.Accepted: University of ColoradoAttending: University of ColoradoDenied: NoneApplication Withdrawn: Pacific University, UW Spokane, RMUoHP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medlabscientist Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) Undergrad Ed School: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.84 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.87 Post Bachelor GPA: 4.00 Age at application time: 23 1st GRE: V/152 (55%), Q/160 (76%), AWA/4.5 (82%) 2nd GRE: V/152 (55%), Q/162 (82%), AWA/4.5 (82%) Direct Patient Care: Medical Laboratory Scientist in a Stem Cell Laboratory (1 year at time of application, 2100+ hours) Phlebotomist at a free clinic (1 month at time of application ~10 hours/month) Volunteer/Research Activities: ASD Climber Foundation (1 month ~4 hours/week) Shadowing: Family Medicine, PA-C (12 hours) Blood and Marrow Transplant, MD (12 hours) Blood and Marrow Transplant, PA-C (6 hours) Pediatric Urology, DNP, CPNP (9 hours) Urgent Care, PA-C (8 hours) Pulmonary Transplant, PA-C (6 hours) Spinal Neurosurgery, PA-C (6 hours) Gynecologic Oncology, PA-C (10 hours) Neurosurgery, PA-C (18 hours) Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology, PA-C (6 hours) Cardiology, PA-C (6 hours) Cardiothoracic ICU, PA-C (30 hours) Awards: Dean's List 8/8 semesters Graduated with Highest Distinction Letters of Recommendation: 1 PA I shadowed, 1 MD I shadowed who is also a the Medical Directors of the lab I work in, 1 Employer, 1 Professor, 1 Clinical Coordinator Schools Applied: Duke, Wake Forest, Methodist, Elon, Wingate (Hendersonville), Yale, Cornell, Barry (St. Croix), University of Charleston CASPA Application Submitted: 06/08/2017 CASPA Application Verified: 06/12/2017 Interview Invites: Cornell (08/17), University of Charleston (09/13-09/14), Wake Forest (09/20), Methodist (09/28), Duke (10/11), Yale (10/19), Wingate (Hendersonville, 10/20), Elon (11/13) Withdrew Application: Wingate (10/03), Elon (10/23) Denied: Wake Forest (10/12), Cornell (10/21) Waitlisted: University of Charleston (09/20), Yale (11/16) Accepted: Methodist (10/02), Duke (10/23), University of Charleston (accepted off waitlist 10/30), Yale (accepted off waitlist in June) Attending: Duke!!!!! Attempts: first Edited August 28, 2018 by medlabscientist 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilygurlie Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Undergrad School: EXSS at UNCC Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.36Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.1Age at application time : 24GRE: 158 Q, 151 V, 4.5 WDirect Patient Care : (type & hours) 2000 hours as CNAHealthcare Experience: 30 hours hospital volunteerResearch:NoneVolunteering: 70 hours volunteering with low income children after schoolLeadership Experience: 70 hours undergraduate Teaching Assistant for psych Shadowing: 80 hours primary care PANon-Health Care Employment: 300 as office assistantExtra: Dean's List x 3LORs: Professor, PA I shadowed, work supervisor Schools Applied: South (GA, FL, and VA), Wingate, Campbell, University Charleston, Lock Haven, South Alabama, Texas Tech, Arcadia, North Greenville, Methodist, Oklahoma City Application Submitted Date: submitted 6/1, verified 6/7 Interview Invites: University of Charleston (Rejected), Wingate, NGU, Lock haven, USA (Declined)Denied: South (all campuses), Arcadia, Oklahoma City, CampbellWithdraw Application: Waitlisted: Lock HavenAccepted: NGU, WINGATE - first choiceAttempts: first 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smz95 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: Texas A&M University at Galveston, BS Marine Biology, Dec 2017 graduate Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.91 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.71 Age at application time: 22 1st GRE: V/152 (56%), Q/148 (30%), AWA/3.0 (18%) 2nd GRE: V/ 149 (43%), Q/ 157 (66%), AWA/4.0 (60%) Direct Patient Care: NONE! Volunteer/Research Activities: Pediatric center at UTMB, ~20 hours A semester long internship in a toxicology lab, presented research Shadowing: Breast oncology surgeon, ~40 hours in clinic No PAs! Awards: Honors, Deans list Letters of Recommendation: Honors director/professor, Advisor of the Pre-Allied Health Society I started, and Lab director/professor of the toxicology lab I worked in. No MDs, PAs, or anyone heath care related! Schools Applied: UTMB, UNTHSC, and TTUHSC CASPA Application Submitted: 06/05/17 CASPA Application Verified: 06/19/2017 Interview Invites: UNTHSC, Invite- 09/23/17 & Interviewed 10/07/17 Denied: None yet Withdrew Application: N/A, but will most likely withdraw from UTMB and TTUHSC soon. Waitlisted: None yet Accepted: UNTHSC, 10/10/17 Attending: UNTHSC! Loved the campus and faculty, and it was my first choice. Attempts: First! I wanted to share this in hopes of helping those who do not have any PCE and very little shadowing hours! Also, I had no LOR from healthcare providers and no experience shadowing a PA. I believe that my involvement at Texas A&M and in the community really stood out. My major was also unique which I believe will help me provide a different outlook on things. I really tailored my personal statement to make everything I did in my undergrad related to healthcare as I didn't have any PCE. Ex: I've worked at a bar throughout college and I made it comparable to taking care of patrons, not over serving, time management, and really enhancing my people skills. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbellum Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Undergrad School: Indiana University, BS in Neuroscience and minor in Medical Sciences Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.56 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.44 Age at application time : 22 1st GRE: 152 Q, 153 V, 4.0 W Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) 650 Hours as CNA and Rehabilitation Technician 800 hours as Neurosurgical unit patient tech Healthcare Experience: 130 Hours as hospice aide 60 hours in NICU Research: 50 hours doing clinical research with dementia & Alzheimer’s patients Volunteering: 150 hours IU dance marathon 20 hours Jill’s House memory care facility as activities volunteer 20 hours Ronald McDonald House meal prep Leadership Experience: 200 hours as Vice President & President of IU’s Pre-PA Club 80 hours undergraduate Teaching Assistant for physiology Shadowing: 36 hours cardio PA 10 hours ED PA 12 hours ortho PA 20 hours peds NP 60 hours MDs in Spain hospital 24 hours MD in sports medicine and spinal surgery Non-Health Care Employment: 2,000+ hours as librarian assistant at my university Extra: Full-tuition scholarship recipient Dean's List (x2 semesters) LORs: Cardiology PA Peds NP PT (work supervisor) Physiology professor Healthcare professor (MD) Schools Applied: IU, St. Francis (IN), Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern (IL), Northwestern, Midwestern (AZ), NAU, AT Still, Rush, Butler Application Submitted Date: submitted 5/18/17 Verified: 6/7/17 Interview Invites: Waitlist interview Rush & Butler. Interview: IU Denied: Still haven't heard from the other 7 programs Withdraw Application: Rush Waitlisted: none Accepted: IU!! Excited to attend my alma mater Attempts: first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmayberry Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Excited to post! Undergrad Ed School: Lindenwood University: Graduated May 2017 with Biology Degree with Cell and Molecular emphasis Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 4.0 Science Undergrad. GPA: 4.0 Age at application time: 22 1st GRE: V/157, Q/151, AWA/5.0 Direct Patient Care: 550 hours at application, currently building on Volunteer/Research Activities: Emergency Department Vounteer: 350 hours Transport Volunteer:50 hours Shadowing: ED PA: 50 hours Dermatology PA: 8 hours Endocrine PA: 8 hours Family Medicine PA: 8 hours Internal Med MD: 20 hours Awards: Honors, Deans list, Summa Cum Laude Letters of Recommendation: 2 from supervisors (non-health care related) 2 from professors 1 from ED PA Schools Applied: Stephen's College, Des Moines University, UMKC, Oklahoma City University CASPA Application Submitted: 06/20/17 CASPA Application Verified: 06/27/17 Interview Invites: All 4 Denied: UMKC (after interview) Withdrew Application: Stephen's College Waitlisted: None Accepted: OCU, DMU Attending:DMU Attempts: First! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prosppa1992 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: BA Biology with honors Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.63 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.55 Age at application time: 25 After 1 GRE and 7 practice GREs— last GRE: V/160 Q/157 AWA/4.5 Direct Patient Care: 2000 EMT hours, 1700 specialty surgery scribe hours, 120 hours as phlebotomist Volunteer/Research Activities: Emergency Department Vounteer: 50 hours Other volunteer hrs: 50 hours Shadowing: Brain tumor surgery : 12 hours family practice NP: 12 hours fam practice MD: 4 hours Awards: honors Letters of Recommendation: 2 from supervisors 1 from honors advisor 1 from adult medicine NP 1 from MD i scribed for Schools Applied: Pacific, duke , yale , Drexel, Tom Jeff, Barry, OHSU, GWU, midwestern, Colorado , Arcadia, pace, lock haven, Davis , northeastern CASPA Application Submitted: 06/27/2017 CASPA Application Verified: 7/1/2017 Interview Invites: pace, GWU, pacific, yale, Duke, lock haven, midwestern Denied: OHSU, northeastern Waitlisted: midwestern (nervous cuz first interview ) Accepted: Duke Attending: Duke Attempts: First! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANJ123 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: The College of the Holy Cross / Rutgers University - Major in Biological Sciences Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.62 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.65 Age at application time: 21 Application Attempt: First GRE (1 attempt): 149 V (42%), 163 Q (85%), 5.0 W (93%) Direct Patient Care: ~400 hours CNA, 50 hours volunteer physical therapy assistant Volunteer/Research Activities: ~1000 hours of volunteering across multiple organizations Extracurricular Activities: Former Division 1 athlete, Founding Father of a Fraternity, Student-Athlete tutor for Biology and Organic Chemistry, multiple student organizations Shadowing: ~150 hours with a family medicine PA Letters of Recommendation: 1 from PA shadowed, 1 from MD, 2 from Professors (Organic Chemistry and Molecular Biology) Schools Applied: 5 Total - Chatham, Rutgers, Findlay, Hofstra, CUNY CASPA Application Submitted: 6/2/2017 CASPA Application Verified: 6/7/2017 Interview Invites: Chatham, Rutgers Denied: Findlay, (haven't heard back from Hofstra or CUNY at the time of this post) Waitlisted: Rutgers Accepted: Chatham Feel free to PM me, and don't be afraid to apply right out of college if that's what your goal is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babecheng Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Thrilled to be writing in this post! I am non-traditional with a BS in Finance!!!! I was very worried at first with a lot of my background and insufficient hours of clinical experience. But I was able to apply after one year of work and got accepted! It was definitely hard to complete all the prereqs in one year... plus with a degree that is not science. With limited time, I was still able to utilize it in many places (class, work, shadowing, research and volunteer). Put your hard work in, and you will see what you are able to achieve. To everyone, please! Never, never lose hope! SUNY Binghamton University Major: Finance and Management of Information System LaGuardia Community College (where all my prereqs are completed at) Major: Math and Science CASPA cGPA: 3.68CASPA sGPA: 3.90 Postbacc GPA: 3.90 Prereq GPA: 3.90 GRE: Did not have the time to take it! Age at application time : 23Experience: -Paid Direct Patient Care: Ophthalmic Technician / Scribe 300 hrs -Medical Assistant at OB/GYN office 1500 hrs -Non paid: Nursing Home (2 months in the summer 2016) Shadowing: - OB/GYN PA: 100 hours Extracurricular/Research Activities: -CUNY Research Scholar Program with $5,000 grant -Tutor at the Anatomy and Physiology Study Hall for one year -Research at Binghamton about HIV and Malaria for half year Languages: Chinese, English, Cantonese LoR: 1. Manager at OB/GYN office 2. PA I shadowed, whom I also worked with 3. Anatomy and Physiology PhD Professor, who is also the head of A&P tutoring hall and PI for my CUNY Research Scholar Program Schools Applied: Touro (Both Bayshore and Winthrop), NYIT, Hofstra, Marist College, Pace (Both Pleasville and Lenox), CUNY City College Application Submitted Date: Mid July Interview Invites: Touro College (Winthrop), Hofstra, NYIT (I declined to go), (all other schools have not got back to me!)Denied: Touro says that they will get back to me in December Accepted: Hofstra University! Attending: Hofstra University MSPA Class of 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchds95 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 So excited to post!! Undergrad Ed School: University of Delaware; Major in Exercise Science Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.78 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.82 Age at application time: 22 Application Attempt: second GRE (1 attempt): 155 V (68%), 157 Q (67%), 4.0 W (56%) Direct Patient Care: 700 as an outpatient cardiology scribe, 50 during a medical mission trip, 100 as a hospice volunteer, Volunteer/Research Activities: 400 as a research assistant and over 500 hours of volunteer due to being in a service group. Extracurricular Activities: Alpha Phi Omega member, Pre-PA club member, Shadowing: ~around 450 hours of shadowing different types of PAs Letters of Recommendation: 1 from MD that I worked closely with, 1 from Professor who taught me two classes (EKG and clinical phys) , 1 from director of non medical job I worked at. Schools Applied: 9 Total: Hofstra, NYIT, Pace, York, Stony Brook, LIU, Arcadia, Drexel, Cornell CASPA Application Submitted: 5/10/2017 CASPA Application Verified: 5/11/2017 Interview Invites: Arcadia, Stony Brook, Hofstra, Pace (did not attend), NYIT (did not attend) Denied: Cornell (haven't heard back from York, LIU, or Drexel) Waitlisted: N/A Accepted: Arcadia, Stony Brook, Hofstra Attending: Hofstra!! Feel free to PM me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamminsammay Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: Florida Southern College C/O 2016 Major: Biology, BS Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.10 Science Undergrad. GPA: 2.85 Graduate School: University of Florida Graduate Degree: MSc in Medical Microbiology and Cell Science Graduate GPA: 3.72 overall CASPA cGPA: 3.18 overall CASPA sGPA: 3.01 Age at application time : 23 GRE: V: 159 Q: 159 AW: 4.5 Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) ER Scribe: 4320 hours Medical Assistant in Colorectal surgery: 3000 hours Medical Assistant in Trauma surgery: 300 hours Medical Assistant in Cardio: 250 hours (i float at my hospital when my doc is operating, but main base is colorectal) Volunteer/Community Service: Race for the Cure volunteer, volunteer in undergrad microbiology lab Total: 400 hrs HCE: student athletic trainer, surgical check in, physical therapy intern Total: 500 hrs Shadowing: 300 hrs from an ER PA LOR: 1 from a PA i work with, 2 from surgeons I work with, 1 from work supervisor Schools Applied(12): UF, USF, FSU, FIU, Nova Jax, Nova Orlando, Nova Ft Myers, Keiser, Duke, Yale Online, Shenadoah, NYIT CASPA submitted: May 9 CASPA Verified: May 10 Interview Invites (so far): University of Florida, Florida International University, University of South Alabama Denied: Keiser University Withdrew Application: FIU, University of South Alabama Waitlisted: None Accepted: University of Florida.. Go Gators! (Attending) Attempts: second low GPA people feel free to PM me!! It CAN be done 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensa23 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) Hey all! I am thrilled to finally get to post here. Hopefully this information can help some of you! Feel free to DM me if you have any questions about my journey to PA school. Undergrad: University of Iowa, B.S. Neurobiology / Pre-Med Graduate: University of Iowa College of Public Health, M.P.H. Epidemiology Undergraduate Non-Science GPA: 3.63 Undergraduate Science GPA: 3.42 Graduate Non-Science GPA: 4.0 Graduate Science GPA: 3.77 Age: 26 (at time of application) GRE: v: 151 (52%) q: 152 (50%) aw: 4.5 (82%) *Taken on a whim due to last minute decision to attend graduate school for my MPH PCE: 3,000 Nursing Assistant (acute care), 400 Telemetry Monitor Tech/Nurse Tech HCE: 300 Camp Counselor @ muscular dystrophy retreat, 250 Hospital Volunteer, 30 Mobile Clinic Research Experience: 4000 GRA/Lab Manager: enteric infectious disease & zoonoses, 2300 RA: neuroelectrophysiology lab LOR: PCE supervisor, Graduate Research PI/Mentor, PA that I shadowed (we bonded well) Shadowing: PA in dermatology - 30hrs *Difficult to set up, as medical school reserves most slots at the university hospital for their current students Extras: -Undergraduate Summer Research Fellow -Epidemiology Student Excellence Award -Graduate Certificate in Emerging Infectious Disease Epidemiology -International field work and research experience (Kenya, Haiti) -750 hrs diverse community service -Professional organization memberships (ex: APHA) -Various leadership experiences in Greek life and Uni clubs -3 published co-authored papers Programs Applied: 16 schools (Case Western Reserve, University of Iowa, Quinnipiac, Emory, Arcadia, Drexel, Rush, Rosalind Franklin, Southern Illinois, Indiana University, Duke, University North Carolina, George Washington, Pacific University, EVMS, Boston University) Submitted CASPA: 7/21/17 verified: 7/23/17 Interview invites: Case Western Reserve, University of Iowa, Arcadia, Drexel, Rosalind Franklin, Southern Illinois, Indiana University, Quinnipiac, EVMS, Boston University Interviews Not Attended: Drexel, Quinnipiac, Rosalind Franklin, EVMS Attended & Denied: Boston University *First ever PA interview, definitely was unprepared! Accepted/Alternate-List: Indiana University (withdrawn), Southern Illinois (withdrawn) Accepted: Case Western Reserve, University of Iowa, Arcadia Attending: University of Iowa! Attempt: Second *Only applied to Boston U my first cycle! Edited June 5, 2018 by Sensa23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athompson Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Undergrad: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Major: Bio-medical SciencesMinors: Chemistry and Psychology overall CASPA cGPA: 3.73overall CASPA sGPA: 3.66 Age at application time : 23 GRE: V: 153 Q: 150 AW: 4 Direct Patient Care: ~2,500 hours total CNA: -The majority of the hours were from working in a memory care assisted living, but I also had long-term nursing facility/rehab experience -I now work at a hospital on a med/surg floor Volunteer/Community Service: ~300 hours total Medical mission trip to Guatemala Habitat for Humanity Volunteer at 5ks Volunteer for youth sports at local high school Regional Cancer Volunteer at local hospital Random volunteer opportunities through pre-PA club during undergrad Extracurriculars: main ones Club Volleyball: 3 years Pre-PA Club Eta Phi Alpha Honor Society Shadowing: ~32 hours total GI PA Hematology/Oncology PA LOR: 1 from a PA I shadowed, 1 from a immunology professor, 1 from my boss in healthcare setting Schools Applied (11): University of Charleston (WV), Salus University, Thomas Jefferson University, Barry University-St. Pete, Carroll University (WI), Rosalind Franklin, St. Louis University, Duke, Indiana University, Nova-Ft. Lauderdale campus, UMKC CASPA submitted: May 28th Interview Invites (so far): University of Charleston, Salus University, TJU, Barry University, Carroll, Indiana University Denied: Rosalind Franklin, UMKC, Duke, University of Charleston (after interview) Withdrew Application: TJU, Barry University, Carroll Accepted: Salus University, Indiana University Attending: Indiana University Attempts: Second 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins53 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Hello, I can finally post here. But I am not going to publicly post all of my stats with regards to numbers. If you want to know more specifics feel free to message me. With hard work and determination anything is possible. Undergrad: Canisius College, B.S. Chemistry, Health Track/Pre Med- 2014 *Had three different tracks for chemistry you can take as an undergraduate student Post Graduate: Wayne County Community College District, Wayne State University - 2015-2016 Age: 24 (at time of application) Direct PCE: Patient Care Tech (CNA, Phlebotomy, EKG Tech) Henry Ford Hospital Infectious Disease Research Experience: 2016 Summer Water Analysis Research Project - Wayne County Community College District. Testing the amount of Manganese in the Detroit River LOR: Infectious Disease Nurse Manager RN, BSN, Infectious Disease Assistant Clinical Manager RN, BSN, LMSW Supervisor from Post Grad Volunteer Year, Microbiology Instructor PhD Extras: 2 Years AmeriCorps Volunteer , 1 Year volunteer. 3 years total Post Grad Volunteer for Non-Profit Organization Submitted CASPA: 5/17/17 verified: 5/18/17 Programs Applied: 5 schools (Case Western Reserve University, Eastern Michigan University, Daemen College, University of Toledo, LeMoyne University) Interview invites: Case Western Reserve University Interview Denials: Eastern Michigan, LeMoyne University Application Withdrawals: Daemen College, University of Toledo Programs lost accreditation: University of Toledo Accepted: Case Western Reserve University Attending: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY!!!!!!!!!!! Attempt: First 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarrodKearney Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I wanted to go ahead and encourage others who may feel like the odds are against them. Before I decided to be a PA, I was a drummer with a Business degree touring with a rock band. My GPA from that degree was very low. From the moment I fell in love with medicine until I got accepted, I gave a full effort and never stopped. I got straight A's for all my pre PA work. First and only cycle: Undergrad Ed School: UCF (B.A.), EFSC (A.S.) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.02 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.82 Age at application time : 31 1st GRE: 331.5 (163 Verbal, 164 Quant, 4.5 AW) Direct Patient Care : Health Systems Manager (2910 Hours) Patient Care Coordinator (7490 Hours) Shadowing Experience: 16 hours with an Ortho PA at the VA Clinic and 8 hours with a surgerical nurse. Schools Applied: University of Florida Adventist U South University Keiser Barry Nova (all 4 in FL) USF Application Submitted Date: June 23, 2017 Interview Invites: South University Tampa (Aug), Nova Jax (Sept), University of Florida (Oct), Adventist (Nov) Denied: My application was denied at Keiser because of the rolling admissions and my late submission. Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: South University Tampa (Aug), Nova Jax (Sept), University of Florida (Oct) Attending: University of Florida College of Medicine! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shendo Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Shout out to all my low GPA people out there, DO NOT GIVE UP! I have a pretty bad GPA for applying to PA school, but I had around a 3.5 for my last 60 credit hours and I worked up a healthy amount of HCE to bolster my application. It took me a long time but I made it and you can too! Undergrad Ed School: University of Maryland College Park (B.S. in Biology) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.0 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.0 Age at application time : 24 1st GRE: 155 Verbal, 154 Quant, 3.5 AW) Direct Patient Care : Medical Scribe and Chief Medical Scribe (1500 hours) Medical Assistant in Spine Surgery (4000 hours) Shadowing Experience: All of my shadowing is from following PA's as a scribe ~1000 hours Schools Applied: 15 schools, yes, FIFTEEN Application Submitted Date: June 16, 2017 Interview Invites: Lincoln Memorial University, my only interview! Denied: Literally 14 schools Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: Lincoln Memorial University Attending: Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2020! 3 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yadiyada Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Undergrad Ed School: BS in Health Science, Class of 2014 Cumulative Undergrad GPA: 3.77 Science Undergrad GPA: 3.65 Age at application time : 25 GRE: V150 Q158 AW4.0 Direct Patient Care: Medical Scribe ~1600 hours, Pharmacy Tech ~400 hours Extracurricular/Research Activities: Research in neuroscience, cancer, and organ transplants Volunteer for 2 non-profit organizations Biology teaching Assistant Language Instructor Certified Bilingual Medical Interpreter Shadowed 2 PAs & 3 Physicians LOR: 2 physicians I work for, 1 professor Schools Applied: AACC/UMB, Arcadia, Chatham, DeSales, Drexel, Duke, GWU, Marywood, Philadelphia University, Towson/CCBC, Wake Forest, Cornell, Yale Application Submitted Date: early June Schools Received Application Date: Mid-late June Interview Invites: AACC/UMB, Arcadia, Chatham, Duke, Towson/CCBC, Wake Forest Denied: AACC/UMB, Arcadia, GWU, Wake Forest, Yale Withdrew Application: N/A Waitlisted: Duke Accepted: Towson/CCBC, Chatham Attending: Towson/CCBC (1st choice! ^^) Attempt: 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destinationpas Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I set my heart on PA school approximately 4 months after graduating with my bachelors. So, I scrambled to find hours. I don't recommend this, but it's what I thought I had to do. Looking back, I would have taken my time finding hours through a role I was passionate about. However, when you try finding jobs and you keep getting denied, you take what you can get. I didn't have a whole lot of great hands on experience (about 1,500 hours of taking vitals and doing EKGs at a small occupational clinic) , but I gained experience on how to interact with patients through volunteering and other hands-off opportunities for the past 8 hours. I was honestly REALLY nervous when interviewing at first because I knew that other candidates were nurses, therapists, paramedics, and just phenomenal professionals. If you're browsing through this forum and are looking for someone with little not-so-great experience, I DID TOO. I learned after a few interviews that the committee was really trying to get to know me, my ability as a potential student, and my intentions as a perspective PA, NOT how amazing I was as a current medical professional. I was just myself, and I made sure that I chose words and experiences that reflected my compassion for people and my passion for medicine. Undergrad Ed School: University of South Florida Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.8 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.65 Age at application time : 24 GRE: V: 156 Q: 155 AW: 4.0 Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) CNA at a rehab hospital (800 hours) Medical assistant, back of office: 1,500 hours (2 years as a medical assistant but I had half front/back roles) Volunteer/Community Service: Volunteer at a children's SNF, children's hospital, and the VA hospital. About 150 hours HCE: Front desk medical assistant, front desk receptionist for part time while in undergrad for a year, and pharmacy technician student for a year while in high school Shadowing: Family med PA: 12 hrs Ortho PA: 8 LOR: 1 from an MD and owner of practice, 1 from a NP I worked with, and 1 from a PA I worked with and shadowed Schools Applied (12): NSU (Jax, Ft. Myers, Orlando and Davie/Ft. Lauderdale), USF, FIU, Barry, FGCU, South University (Georgia, Richmond, and Tampa), Keiser CASPA submitted: June 07 CASPA Verified: June 08 Interview Invites: All the schools listed but FIU Denied: FIU (denied me an interview) Withdrew Application: NSU Jax and Ft. Myers, USF, FGCU, South University Georgia once I had gotten an acceptance Waitlisted: South University Richmond Accepted: NSU Orlando, NSU Davie, Barry, South University Tampa, and Keiser Attempts: First Attending: NSU Davie:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcm123 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I was having some trouble telling how competitive my application was so I definitely applied to too many schools but it all ended up working out and I could not be any more excited!! Undergrad Ed School: Western Washington UniversityCumulative Undergrad GPA: 3.57Science Undergrad GPA: 3.62Age at application time: 22GRE: V 159 Q 159 W 4.0 LOR: 1 MD, 1 DO, 2 professorsHCE: ED Scribe – 216 hours Alcohol and drug abuse educator – 456 hours Family practice scribe – 1050 hours EMT training – 20 hours Internship at a Spanish speaking clinic in Central America – 480 hours Family practice MD shadowing – 40 hours Cardiology PA shadowing – 112 hours Other: Homeless population outreach through university – 1500 hours Gym attendant – 1080 hours Windsurf instructor – 320 hours Anatomy TA – 80 hours Schools Applied to: (25) University of California Davis, Butler University, South University Savannah, Oklahoma City University, Our lady of the Lake College, South university Richmond, Cornell University, Northern Arizona University, Pacific University, Stanford University, Arcadia university, Chatham University, Le Moyne College, Lock Haven University, Midwestern University (Downers Grove), Midwestern University (Glendale), University of Findlay, University of St. Francis, Idaho State University, Marshall B. Ketchum University, University of Southern California, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical Center, University of St. Francis (Fort Wayne) Interview Invites I declined: (13) Rosalind Franklin U, South University (GA), Weill Cornell, Midwestern University Downers Grove, SUNY, Upstate Medical center, Our Lady of the Lake College, Lock Haven University, University of St. Francis (Fort Wayne), Chatham University, Oklahoma City University, University of Findlay, Le Moyne College No interview offer: (6) Butler University, UC Davis, University of Southern California, Stanford, Northern Arizona University, Marshall B. Ketchum University Interview Invites I attended: (6) University of St. Francis (NM), South University (VA), Arcadia University (PA), Idaho State University, Pacific University, Midwestern University (AZ) Denied post-interview: Waitlisted post-interview: Arcadia U, Pacific U, Idaho State UniversityAccepted: South University (VA), University of St. Francis (NM) Midwestern University class of 2020!!!!!!!!!!!! Attempt: 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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