c0untingstars Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Please remember that this thread is for those that have been accepted to a PA school, if you have not yet been accepted, please post in this thread: http://www.physicianassistantforum.com/forums/thread15878.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJKitty Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I still have a few interviews left, but since I've been accepted to at least one school at this point, I finally feel like I can post here. :] Undergrad Ed School: University of Colorado - Boulder (Major: Integrative Physiology) Cumulative Undergrad GPA: 3.31 Science Undergrad GPA: 3.39 Age at application time: 23-24 1st GRE: 1220 (560 V, 660 Q, 5.0 essay) Direct Patient Care: CNA, home care - 6 months (500 hours) CNA, telemetry/progressive care unit - 2 years (3000 hours) Shadowing at occupational med. clinic (40 hours) Schools Applied: Pacific, OHSU, Utah State, Red Rocks, CU Denver, Midwestern- Glendale, Midwestern- Downers Grove, St. Louis Application Submitted Date: 8/2/10 Schools Received Application Date: 8/13/10 Interview Invites: Midwestern (Glendale), Midwestern (Downers Grove), OHSU Denied: Utah State Withdrew Application: St. Louis, CU Denver Waitlisted: None yet Accepted: Midwestern (Glendale) Attempts: First! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorBen Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I was wondering if I could get some opinions as to whether my stats are competitive for PA school. I am very concerned because of my overall GPA. I wasn't sure what I wanted to get in to as an undergrad so my cumulative GPA makes me nervous. Thanks! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Undergrad Ed School: University of South Florida Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 2.95 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.5 Age at application time : 26 1st GRE: 370 V 670 Q 4.5 Writing 2nd GRE: *Plan on retaking for over a 1100 as I think I tanked Verbal* Direct Patient Care : 2 years working part time (~20 hrs per week) as a MHT (Mental Health Technician), Plan on shadowing a PA for ~50 hrs. Extracurricular/Research Activities: 150 volunteer hours in Physical Therapy, 7 month internship as a Marine Mammal Trainer dealing in Marine Biology and Behavior Modification. Schools Applied: South University (Tampa Campus) Application Submitted Date: Sept 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swank Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Undergrad Ed School: Southern Utah University Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.79 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.8 Graduate Ed School: NA Science Graduate GPA: NA Age at application time: 23 1st GRE: 1040 V: 380 Q: 660 Writing: 4.0 2nd GRE: 1180 V: 420 Q: 760 Writing: 3.5 Direct Patient Care : 200 hrs - Mental Health Facility 40 hours - Mexico Medical Trip ER Volunteer (250 hours) Extracurricular/Research Activities: President of Research (AED Club) Worked at a Bank Throughout School( 3000 hrs) President of PA Club Chair of Research in PA Club Church Leadership Posititions Served a Church Mission in Portugal (1 yr) Schools Applied: Midwestern, AT Still, UC-Denver, Desales, Yale, Saint Francis, Texas Tech, Univers. of St Francis, Philadelphia Univ, UT-Southwestern, Idaho State, Lock Haven Application Submitted Date: June 15th, 2010 Schools Received Application Date: NA Interview Invites: Yale, Desales, Denver, Idaho State, Texas Tech, At Still, Saint Francis, Phil U, Lock Haven Denied: AT Still, UT-Southwestern Withdrew Application: Texas Tech, Idaho State, Yale, Lock Haven Waitlisted: Accepted: UC-Denver, Desales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffamdecicco Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Undergrad Ed School: Community College of Baltimore County/George Washington University/Towson University Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.86 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.87 Age at application time : 22 Direct Patient Care : 4000+ hours as a Certified Pharmacy Technician in primarily non-retail setting (compounding rx), 2000 hours as an EMT-B Schools Applied: CCBC/Towson Application Submitted Date: 7/9/10 CASPA Mailed Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) 7/15/10 Interview Invites: CCBC/Towson.... Accepted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashingtonPA253 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 (edited) Undergrad Ed School: Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.51 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.50 Age at application time : 26 1st GRE: 1200 - Q 650, V 550, A 4.0 Direct Patient Care : Athletic Training Assistant – 200 hrs Cardiac Monitor Technician/HUC – 1500 hrs Cardiovascular Technologist (Cath Lab) – 6500 hours Shadowed Primary Care Physician and Surgical PAs – 300 hrs Extracurricular/Research Activities: Substitute Teacher Cross Country Coach Research Study on Diabetes II and Obesity Volunteer for various events and projects Schools Applied: Shenandoah, James Madison, Duke, Wake Forest, Florida, Yale, PCOM, Drexel, Quinnipiac, NOVA Southeastern, Arcadia Application Submitted Date: July 2010 Schools Received Application Date: August 2010 Interview Invites: Shenandoah, James Madison, Wake Forest, Florida, Yale, PCOM, Drexel, Quinnipiac, NOVA Southeastern, Arcadia Denied: None. Still waiting to hear back from a few schools. Withdrew Application: Shenandoah, James Madison, NOVA Southeastern, Arcadia, and in the process of withdrawing from others. Waitlisted: None. Still waiting to hear back from a few schools. Accepted: Yale, Quinnipiac, PCOM Definitely going to Yale! Loved their program. Can’t wait to begin! Edited November 3, 2010 by AK-DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystaltide Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I was wondering if I could get some opinions as to whether my stats are competitive for PA school. I am very concerned because of my overall GPA. I wasn't sure what I wanted to get in to as an undergrad so my cumulative GPA makes me nervous. Thanks!+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Undergrad Ed School: University of South Florida Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 2.95 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.5 Age at application time : 26 1st GRE: 370 V 670 Q 4.5 Writing 2nd GRE: *Plan on retaking for over a 1100 as I think I tanked Verbal* Direct Patient Care : 2 years working part time (~20 hrs per week) as a MHT (Mental Health Technician), Plan on shadowing a PA for ~50 hrs. Extracurricular/Research Activities: 150 volunteer hours in Physical Therapy, 7 month internship as a Marine Mammal Trainer dealing in Marine Biology and Behavior Modification. Schools Applied: South University (Tampa Campus) Application Submitted Date: Sept 2011 I'm going to echo c0untingstars here: there is another thread for those who have not yet been accepted (http://www.physicianassistantforum.c...read15878.html). Please post there until you are accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nibor021 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Undergrad Ed School: University of Central Florida BA Psychology (GO Knights!) Post Bac: Seminole State College (sciences) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.79 Science Undergrad. GPA: 4.0 Graduate Ed School: NA Science Graduate GPA: NA Age at application time: 24 1st GRE: 1080 V: 430 Q: 650 Writing: 3.5 2nd GRE: 1150 V: 500 Q: 650 Writing: 4.0 Direct Patient Care : N/A Shadowing: Cardiologist 50 hrs, Pulmonologist 50 hrs, ENT 50 hrs, Anesthesiologist 1 day in OR, PA in VA clinic 10hrs, PA in orthopedic clinic 30 hrs ER Volunteer (50 hours) Extracurricular/Research Activities:Worked 25 hrs while in post bac, teaching tennis. Schools Applied: Duke, UAB, U. South Alabama, NOVA Ft. Lauderdale, NOVA Orlando Application Submitted Date: Aug 29 Schools Received Application Date: NA Interview Invites: NOVA Orlando, U South Alabama Denied: NA Withdrew Application: Duke, Nova Ft. Lauderdale Waitlisted: NA Accepted: NOVA Orlando, U South Alabama (Early interview admittance) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjohnson3604 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Undergrad Ed School: Northern Illinois University(NIU) B.S. Public Health, Gerontology Minor A.A.S. Ophthalmic Technician Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.6 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.74 Age at application time : 32 1st GRE: 1200 (600 verbal, 600 quant 4.5 Analytical) Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) Ophthalmic Technician (minor surgery assisting, ocular photography and ultrasound, visual screening, writing glasses and eyedrop Rx, etc.) 4500 hours Respite care (volunteer) Elderly and disabled patients' caregivers given a break while I provide companionship 200 hours Extracurricular/Research Activities: Study Abroad: China Medical Delegation (Explore Global Health, Autism, and Education of Healthcare Workers) Peer Instructor for incoming Transfer Students Panel member for Orientation of new students Speaker: Adventure in China (5 classroom presentations, Presidential Commitee on Status of Women Luncheon) Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Golden Key International Honours Society Phi Delta Beta (Study Abroad Society) Shadowing (Family Practice PA, Obstetrics Oncology PA, Oncology PA) Wife and mom of a young son Schools Applied: Duke (NC), Midwestern (IL), Emory (GA) Application Submitted Date: CASPA submitted 8/06/10 for Duke and Midwestern, 9/27/10 for Emory Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) Duke and MWU 8/9/10, Emory 9/29/10 Interview Invites: Duke 11/9, MWU 11/12, Emory 12/6 Denied: none Withdrew Application: Emory, Midwestern (IL) Waitlisted: none Accepted: Duke :O Attempts: first 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmil Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Undergrad Ed School: East Carolina University-Health Services Management; Wake Tech-Medical Laboratory Technology Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: ECU-3.78, Wake Tech-3.71 Age at application time : 29 1st GRE: V-520,Q-650, A-4 Direct Patient Care : Senior Medical Technologist (including phlebotomy) 14,000 hours Extracurricular/Research Activities: Phlebotomy CE instructor Schools Applied: Duke Application Submitted Date: CASPA 7/7/10; Supplemental 8/13/10 Schools Received Application Date: 9/7/10 Interview Invites: Duke 11/8 Accepted: DUKE!! Attempts: First Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurShab Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Undergrad Ed School: Montclair State University (NJ) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.76 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.51 Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) Montclair State University Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) (in progress) Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) (in progress) Age at application time : 22 GRE: Not needed HCE : (type & hours) Clinical Information Manager of an Emergency Department -- 2000+ hours, which includes CPR/AED certification Extracurricular/Research Activities: Various volunteer and charity work -- ~300 hrs total Schools Applied: UMDNJ, Hofstra, Pace, St. John's University Application Submitted Date: 7/23/10 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) About 1 week after submission -- 7/30 or so Interview Invites: Hofstra (11/1), UMDNJ (11/23) Denied: none Withdrew Application: Will withdraw from Pace and SJU Waitlisted: none Accepted: Hofstra (received acceptance letter via snail mail on 11/15), and UMDNJ (received acceptance e-mail hours after the interview) -- my #1 choice! Class of 2014 :) Attempts: First Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpSite Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Undergrad Ed School: Cerritos Community College (ADN) University of Minnesota (BS Health and Wellness) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.37 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.66 Graduate Ed School: NA Science Graduate GPA: NA Age at application time: 40 1st GRE: N/A 2nd GRE: N/A Direct Patient Care: Over 22,600 as an RN and who knows anymore how many as a Student Nurse Employee :) ....that was a long time ago. Extracurricular/Research Activities (recent): PTA Vice President 1 yr PTA President 1 yr Non-custodial Parent/Child Visit monitor (volunteer) Fundraising Coordinator for non-profit organization Member of the Mortar Board Senior Honor Society Schools Applied: Augsburg College, Minnapolis, MN University of Wisconsin, Madison CASPA Application Submitted Date: June 13th, 2010 for Augsburg and August 8th, 2010 for UW Can't remember the submission date for supplemental application Interview Invites: Augsburg College Denied: N/A Withdrew Application: University of Wisconsin (will be calling them this week) Waitlisted: N/A Accepted: Augsburg College (SO excited! This is a phenomenal program) Attempts: First Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheagee Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Undergrad Ed School: University of Maryland, Kinesiology BS Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.21 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.06 Age at application time : 22 1st GRE: 1160 530V 630Q 4.0A Direct Patient Care : Rehabilitation Aide ~1500 Extracurricular/Research Activities: Patient Escort and OR Support ~200 Medical Record Transporter ~25 Recreational Activity Volunteer ~75 Schools Applied: Chatham University, Desales, Drexel, GWU, Pace, Philly U, Salus, Towson, UMDNJ Application Submitted Date: Aug 16 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) Aug 31-Sep 30 Interview Invites: Pace (11/22), UMDNJ (12/9) so far Denied: Towson, Philly U, GWU Withdrew Application: Will probably do that soon Waitlisted: None yet Accepted: Pace!! My number one choice! I was so paranoid because of my low gpa, but I got the letter =) (I'll be calling them back tomorrow to make sure they didn't make a mistake haha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanpete Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Undergrad Ed School: Touro, TUI, and UCON Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.77 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.6 Graduate Ed School: NONE Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) (in progress) Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) (in progress) Age at application time : 42 GRE: Not needed HCE : (type & hours) Navy Corpsman 10000 + Extracurricular/Research Activities: Very little maybe 50 hours Schools Applied: D'Youville Application Submitted Date: 9/12/10 Schools Received Application Date: 9/14/10 Interview Invites: 11/20/10 Denied: none Withdrew Application: none Waitlisted: none Accepted: D'Youville received acceptance letter via mail on 12/1/10 Attempts: First Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCPAC Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Undergrad Ed School: Walsh University, North Canton Ohio Cumulative Undergrad. GPA:3.58 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.52 Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) Master's, Biology/Physiology. University of Akron. Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) 4.0 Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) 4.0 Age at application time :24 1st GRE: 1170 2nd GRE: (if applicable) Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) None Extracurricular/Research Activities: 4 years cardiovascular physiology research- Vessel work mostly 1 year bioethics research- Couple papers published Founded Pre-Health Care Professional Association at Walsh University- Pres. for 3 years Volunteer at a couple hospitals, homeless shelter Schools Applied: 1. University of Mount Union Application Submitted Date: 10-1 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) Nov.1 Interview Invites:1 Denied:0 Withdrew Application: Waitlisted: Accepted: Mount Union Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbmph Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 (edited) Good luck to all applicants! Edited December 3, 2010 by jbmph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles9708 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Undergrad Ed School: Millikin University IL Cumulative Undergrad. GPA:3.4 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.2 Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) N/A Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Age at application time :24 1st GRE: 950 5 on the writing 2nd GRE: (if applicable) Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) 800 CNA on cardiovascular IMC/ICU unit Extracurricular/Research Activities: 1 paper being submitted for publication, Habitat for Humanity, ACS, and a whole lot of others Schools Applied: 5 Application Submitted Date: Middle of July Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) same week I submitted Interview Invites:2 Denied: Withdrew Application: 1 Waitlisted: 1-Harding University Accepted: Seton Hill University I start in January 2012 unless I get off the waitlist for the other school which would start in August To those who don't have the most perfect GPA and are on a waitlist there is hope. This is my SECOND time applying and it is possible if you are passionate about this field and want this bad enough. If I didn't get in this round I was going to apply a third time because working in healthcare this past year was the deciding factor to try again because I wanted to do more for my patients. Good luck to all applicants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherarnold Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Undergrad Ed School: University of Colorado Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.65 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.77 Graduate Ed School: Boston University School of Medicine Cumulative Graduate GPA: 3.5 Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Age at application time : 32 GRE: Verbal 480 / Quantitative 700 / Analytical 650 MCAT: Biological Sciences 10 / Physical Sciences 10 / Verbal 8 / Writing S Direct Patient Care : Perioperative Assistant (Main Operating Room Aide) 10,650 hours; Scrub Tech (Ob/Gyn) 6,000 hours; Laboratory Assistant 4,200 hours; Pharmacy Technician 6,000 hours; Autopsy Assistant 40 hours; Long Term Care Surveyor for Colorado Dept of Health/Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division 500 hours. Extracurricular/Research Activities: Thesis on Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering; Volunteer for the Colorado Center for the Blind; Volunteer for Meals on Wheels; pianist; water-colorist; and black and white photographer. Schools Applied: Red Rocks Community College; University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Application Submitted Date: June 6, 2010 Schools Received Application Date: June 11, 2010 Interview Invites: RRCC on December 13, 2010 Denied: University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Withdrew Application: N/A Waitlisted: N/A Accepted: N/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kateincolombia Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 (edited) Undergrad Ed School: Rice University Cumulative Undergrad. GPA:3.64 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.47 Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) N/A Age at application time :23 1st GRE: 1420 (760M/660V/4.5W) 2nd GRE: (if applicable) Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) Texas Children's Hospital-baby holding volunteer (50 hrs) 1 year volunteer work in Colombia (after school program, AIDS/HIV education, co-founded pediatric clinic) EMT-B Schools Applied: 6. Arcadia, Cornell, Rosalind Franklin, MCPHS-Boston, Marquette, Pace Application Submitted Date: 7-28 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) 8-6 Interview Invites: 4. Arcadia, MCPHS, Cornell, Marquette Denied: 1. Rosalind Franklin Withdrew Application: MCPHS, Cornell, Marquette, Pace Waitlisted: Accepted: Arcadia (Glenside, PA) Only attended Arcadia interview. Withdrew from other programs because I loved Arcadia (May start date, 2 year program, international rotation opportunities). It's also close to home and I received a scholarship. Very excited to be a part of the class of 2013! Didn't have much HCE so I tried to apply to programs that didn't require as many hours. Good luck!! Edited December 11, 2010 by kateincolombia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0untingstars Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Undergrad Ed School: BS Health Professions, Grand Valley State University Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.46 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.20 Age at application time : 23 1st GRE: 1180 (470 V, 710 Q, 4.0A) Direct Patient Care: (type & hours) Certified Nursing Assistant (1841 hours at application time) Extracurricular/Research Activities: Volunteer at Spectrum Health Hospital (120 hours) PA Shadowing (23 hours) Schools Applied: Central Michigan University (re-app), Grand Valley State University, Wayne State University, Western Michigan University, Northwestern (re-app)*, Arcadia-DE (re-app)* Application Submitted Date: 08/18/10 Mailed: 09/03/10 *Application Submitted Date: 10/26/10 Mailed: 10/29/10 Interview Invites: Wayne State (10/08), Arcadia-DE (12/06) Denied: Grand Valley, Wayne State Withdrew Application: None Waitlisted: Central Michigan Accepted: Arcadia-DE (and will be attending!) Attempts: Second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildoc0311 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Undergrad Ed School: Georgia State University Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.68 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.7 Age at application time : 27 1st GRE: 1180 (V: 490 Q: 690 A: 4.5) Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) Navy Corpsman w/ Marine Corps Infantry Battalion - 10k hours Navy Corpsman Education & Training Department (Naval Hospital) - 5k hours Extracurricular/Research Activities: MA @ free clinic (Good Samaritan Health Clinic - Gwinnett County, GA) Boys U6 Head Soccer Coach Schools Applied: Emory & Mercer University Application Submitted Date: July 2010 Schools Received Application Date: Mercer - August 2010, Emory - September 2010 Interview Invites: Emory & Mercer Waitlisted: N/A Accepted: Emory & Mercer Attempts: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarawrD Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Undergrad: University of Nevada - Reno Cumulative GPA: 3.81 Science GPA: 3.83 Age at time of application: 23 1st GRE: 1140 Health care experience: Unit Coorinator in Emergency Dept EMT-B Pharmacy Technician All of this totaled around 3000 hours.. much of it not direct Extracurricular: Volunteer for ED, other hospital departments, Humane Society about 300 hours PA shadowing - 250 hours Schools Applied : Samuel Merritt, UTSW, Baylor, Yale, Pacific, Touro-NV, Touro-CA, Midwestern-AZ, University of Colorado, St. Francis - New Mexico, ATSU, Western Received date: CASPA - mid June, secondaries, July-Sept Interviews: St. Francis - NM, Touro-NV, Midwestern, ATSU (did not attend), Yale (did not attend) University of Colorado, and Samuel Merritt (did not attend) Withdrew/did not complete secondaries: Baylor, Pacific, Touro-CA, and Western Denied: UTSW and University of Colorado Accepted: St. Francis-NM, Touro-NV, Midwestern-AZ Will attend: Touro or Midwestern..don't know yet!!! Attempts:1 SO HAPPY!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA4me2010! Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Just wanted to post to let others know it is possible Undergrad Ed School: University of West Florida Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: (from CASPA) 2.8 Science Undergrad. GPA: (from CASPA) 2.84 Post Bac GPA: 3.0 Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) Age at application time : 33 1st GRE: 740Q; 460 V; 3.0W 2nd GRE: (if applicable) Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) Optometry Technician - 2 years; Medical Technician (assistant) - 4yrs Extracurricular/Research Activities: volunteer for many activities Schools Applied: Keiser University; University of Florida; Duke University; University of Texas Health Science Center Application Submitted Date: 5/25/2010 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) 6/18/2010 Interview Invites: 1 Denied: 0 Withdrew Application: 3 Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: 1 - Keiser University ( it is a newer program) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karri4040 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Undergrad Ed School: BA Kinesiology: Athletic Training, CSU Long Beach Graduate school: MS Exercise Science, Utah State Univ Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.39 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.55 Graduate GPA: 3.93 Graduate Science GPA: 3.94 Post Bachelor GPA: 4.00 (all sci) Overall GPA: 3.46 Overall Science GPA: 3.62 Age at application time : 30 GRE: 550V 720Q 4.0 Healthcare Experience: Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) Certified Athletic Trainer: 9,000+ hrs Other healthcare / Misc.: Certified Athletic Trainer (administrative):1250+ hrs Athletic Training Student: 1600 hrs PA shadowing in Primary Care: 20 hrs Extracurricular activities / Community service: Volunteer Assistant Coach American Red Cross Schools Applied: MEDEX, Pacific, OHSU, Utah, UC Davis, Samuel Merritt, Western, AT Still, Midwestern Glendale, UNM, Duke, UNE, Lock Haven, Salus Application Submitted Date: 08/01/10 Interview Invites: Midwestern AZ (09/13/10), Pacific (10/16/10), Utah (11/05/10), UNE (12/11/10), OHSU (12/15/10) Denied: Pacific Withdrew Application: Duke, UNM, Salus, Lock Haven Waitlisted: OHSU Accepted: Utah, UNE, Midwestern AZ (off the waitlist) Attempts: 2nd, only applied to 2 schools last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alojamora Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Undergrad Ed School: SUNY Albany Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.6 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.42 Age at application time: 23 1st GRE: Verbal: 360 Quantitative: 370 Analytical: 3.0 2nd GRE: Verbal: 410 Quantitative: 420 Analytical: 4.0 Direct Patient Care : Medical Assistant for 16 months Part time Patient Care Associate 1 yr Part Time ER and Outpatient Physical Therapy Volunteer 120 hrs PA Shadowing 60 hrs Extracurricular/Research Activities: Volunteer EMT since 2009 Schools Applied: NYIT, St. Francis University, PCOM, UMDNJ, Salus University, DeSales University, CUNY City College, St. Johns University, Mercy College, Stony Brook University, Arcadia University, Cornell University, Le Moyne College, Northeastern University, Long Island University Application Submitted Date: 8/23/10 Schools Received Application Date: 9/10/10 Interview Invites: Mercy College, PCOM, UMDNJ, Salus University, Le Moyne College, Stony Brook University Denied: St. Francis University, Northeastern University Withdrew Application: PCOM, LIU, Le Moyne, UMDNJ Waitlisted: Stony Brook, Salus University Accepted: Mercy College, Long Island University Attempts: 2 Will attend Mercy College unless accepted to Stony Brook (Top Choice) or Salus University (2nd Choice) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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