avic20 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) Applicant Stat- Accepted Undergrad Ed School: Baylor University- Biology/Chemistry Cumulative Undergrad GPA: 3.5 Science Undergrad GPA: 3.6 Age at time of application: 25 1st GRE: 1390 (610 Verbal, 780 Quant., 3.5 -ouch-Analytical) MCAT: 29 Direct Patient Care: 2.5 yrs at a pedi PT,OT,ST clinic as a tech. 40+ hrs/wk=roughly 5000 hrs total Shadowing: 100 hours rural urgent-care clinic with a PA, 400+ surgical hrs with MDs (ortho, emergency, general, plastic) Application Submitted Date: early June Schools Applied: UTMB, U North Texas, UTHSC San Antonio, UT Southwestern, Baylor CM, Colorado Denver, Oregon HSU Interviews Invited: UTMB (Aug. 12), U North Texas (Sept. 9), UT Southwestern (Oct. 14-15) Denied: N/A Accepted: U North Texas (Oct. 13), UT Southwestern (Oct. 18) Wait listed: UTMB Matriculated: UT Southwestern (my #1) Withdrawn: all others First Attempt Edited October 25, 2011 by avic20 mixed up quant and verbal-my vocab isn't THAT good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njm002 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Undergrad Ed School: SHSU Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.91 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.87 Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) none Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) n/a Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) n/a Age at application time : 23 1st GRE: 1230 2nd GRE: (if applicable) Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) ~10 months scribing in ER ~3+ years shadowing (ortho, CV, pain management) Extracurricular/Research Activities: clubs/orgs at school Schools Applied:UTMB, UNT, BAYLOR, UTSW Application Submitted Date: July CASPA, secondarys August Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) AuGUST Interview Invites: UTMB, UNT Denied: None yet Withdrew Application: UNT (chose not to go) Waitlisted: None yet Accepted: UTMB and UNT Going to UTMB, waiting on Baylor, but like UTMB :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Steve Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Having just read pages 34-36, I am seeing lots of love for the east/southeast and not so much for the northwest. Is it just a fair ratio, based on the number of schools in the perspective areas, or are there other reasons? Any insights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoPA Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Having just read pages 34-36, I am seeing lots of love for the east/southeast and not so much for the northwest. Is it just a fair ratio, based on the number of schools in the perspective areas, or are there other reasons? Any insights? Maybe the NWers are just quieter. :) I only applied to schools on the west coast since we want to stay here. I didn't post my stats as I feel I can't add much after 36 pages. If someone wanted to know specifics about the type of student my program accepts, I'd chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmpetersen Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Undergrad Ed School: Texas Christian University Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.69 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.56 Post-Bacc GPA: 3.95 Age at application time : 24 1st GRE: 1160 (590 V, 570Q, 4.5A) Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) Clinical Dietitian (surgical oncology, kidney transplant, vascular surgery) - 3,280 hours Community Dietitian at Women, Infants, and Children - 1,200 hours Extracurricular/Research Activities: Lots of different volunteer experiences including equestrian therapy, meal delivery to elderly and HIV/AIDS, teaching nutrition classes to pregnant teenagers/low-income women with children Schools Applied: Emory, Duke, Wake Forest, Georgia Health Sciences Univ, Med Univ of South Carolina Application Submitted Date: CASPA verified 7/22, mailed later that week. GHSU and MUSC were completed by Aug 15th (non-CASPA schools) Schools Received Application Date: August 1st, but GRE scores didn't arrive til August 9th Interview Invites: Emory, Wake Forest - both interviews in the last week of Octover Denied: none Withdrew Application: Duke, GHSU, MUSC Accepted: Emory!! First choice, first attempt :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasCash Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Go Red Raiders! I went there for undergrad. How did you like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emsterHP Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Undergrad: Lehigh University, cumulative GPA = 3.76, science GPA = 3.55 Grad School: Lehigh University (Presidential Scholar) Master's, cumulative GPA = 3.86 Age at application time : 23 1st GRE: 610 verbal 750 math 4.0 writing Direct Patient Care : research for local health bureau (200 hrs), Research Scholar Program at LVHN (150 hrs), ER volunteer (100 hrs), PA & MD shadowing (50 hrs) Extracurricular/Research Activities: On Hillel board for 4 yrs, APO member (service fraternity), Turning Point volunteer Schools Applied:13 Application Submitted Date: end of May (as soon as grades were in) Schools Received Application Date: mid-June Interview Invites: 11 Denied: UT Southwestern, Yale (after interview) Withdrew Application: Pace, Hofstra, NYIT, Jefferson (offered interviews at all 4 but declined once accepted to first choice) Waitlisted: Cornell, Arcadia, Midwestern in Downer's Grove Accepted: PCOM, Philadelphia University, Marquette Attending: PhilaU!! Attempts: First Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoompl Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 OK, here's one for the "gutter" GPAs: Undergrad Ed School: SUNY-Oswego and Syracuse Univ. Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 2.81 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.7 Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) 4.0 Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) 4.0 Age at application time : 45 GRE: NONE Direct Patient Care : combat medic, 7500 hrs psych tech, 500 hours Schools Applied: Utah Application Submitted Date: 18 Aug 2011 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) 15 Sept 2011 Interview Invites: 1 - Utah Denied: 0 Withdrew Application: 0 Waitlisted: Accepted: Alternate list (#2 slot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narruc Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Good luck with Utah! #2 on the wait list is pretty good! My stats: Undergrad: Montana Tech of the University of Montana- B.S. Occupational Safety and Health w/ conc. on Applied Health Sciences Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.72 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.8 Age at application time : 21 GRE: N/A Direct Patient Care : 3000 hours as EMT-Basic w/ endorsements Extracurricular activities: Waiter-2600 hours, Wellness and Fitness advocate for Youth Prison Schools Applied: University of Utah, Pacific University, OHSU, Samuel Merrit, University of Toledo Number of times applying: 1st time Application Submitted Date: August 30th, 2011 Schools Received Application Date: September 19rd, 2011 (around that date) Interview Invites: Pacific University, University of Utah, Samuel Merrit Denied: 0 Withdrew Application: University of Toledo, Samuel Merritt (declined interview) Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: University of Utah, Pacific University Attending: University of Utah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoompl Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Congrats Narruc! Hope to see you in the spring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibvosko Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) Re: PA Applicant Stats Page I have looked forward to writing this for a very long time. As a 39 year old, former Broadcast Producer for Capitol Records, my experience has proven that non-traditional applicants have a shot at being successful with their candidacy. I look forward to working with all of you! My stats: Undergrad: University of Miami (Florida) Class of 1994 Major: Music Media and Industry Minor: Business Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.31 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.37 Post Baccalaureate GPA: 4.0 (45 Credits of Pre-Requisites) Last 60 Credits GPA: 3.74 Age at application time : 39 GRE: 570 Verbal / 640 Quantitative / 4.0 Analytical Writing Direct Patient Care : 1200 Hours + as a Certified Nursing Assistant within the Internal Medicine Division of Henry Ford Hospital Extracurricular activities: 120 Hours as an ER Volunteer with DMC Hospital; Lifelong Musician; Motorcycle Safety Instructor Shadowing : Emergency Department PA, Internal Medicine PA Schools Applied: Wayne State University, Northwestern, Cornell, DeSales, University of Toledo, Wake Forest Number of times applying: 1st time Application Submitted Date: August 2011 Schools Received Application Date: Before Deadline Interview Invites: Wayne State, DeSales (So Far) Denied: Cornell, DeSales Withdrew Application: Still waiting to hear Waitlisted: Accepted: Wayne State University Attending: Wayne State University Edited November 23, 2011 by ibvosko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meyerkl Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 My Stats: Undergrad: University of Michigan (Degree in Kinesiology) Undergrad GPA: 3.3 Age at Application Time: 23 GRE: 560 Verbal, 640 Quantitative, 5.5 Analytical Writing Direct Patient Care: 1200 Hours as Tech Aide for Home Health company 600 Hours at Various Physical Therapy Clinics 80 Hours Intern at Pediatrician Clinic 100 Hours Research Assistant (Involved direct patient care) Certified Phlebotomist Volunteer: Sunrise Nursing Home, Mott's Children's Hospital, U of M Hospital, Ann Arbor Pre-School, and Humane Society (unrelated to health care obviously!) Schools Applied: Midwestern, Wayne State University, Chatham, Grand Valley University, University of Detroit Mercy, University of St. Francis, Nova Southeast Orlando and Ft. Myers, University of Toledo, Quinnipiac, Rush Number of Times Applying: 1 Interview Invites: Midwestern, Wayne State, Nova Southeastern Orlando, and Nova Southeastern Ft. Myers so far Denied: Quinnipiac, Rush Accepted: Wayne State University Attending: Wayne State University (ibvosko it looks like we'll be classmates this May!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibvosko Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Congratulations Meyerkl! I think I remember meeting you during the October 28th interview.... looking forward to a great collaboration ahead! Brian My Stats:Undergrad: University of Michigan (Degree in Kinesiology) Undergrad GPA: 3.3 Age at Application Time: 23 GRE: 560 Verbal, 640 Quantitative, 5.5 Analytical Writing Direct Patient Care: 1200 Hours as Tech Aide for Home Health company 600 Hours at Various Physical Therapy Clinics 80 Hours Intern at Pediatrician Clinic 100 Hours Research Assistant (Involved direct patient care) Certified Phlebotomist Volunteer: Sunrise Nursing Home, Mott's Children's Hospital, U of M Hospital, Ann Arbor Pre-School, and Humane Society (unrelated to health care obviously!) Schools Applied: Midwestern, Wayne State University, Chatham, Grand Valley University, University of Detroit Mercy, University of St. Francis, Nova Southeast Orlando and Ft. Myers, University of Toledo, Quinnipiac, Rush Number of Times Applying: 1 Interview Invites: Midwestern, Wayne State, Nova Southeastern Orlando, and Nova Southeastern Ft. Myers so far Denied: Quinnipiac, Rush Accepted: Wayne State University Attending: Wayne State University (ibvosko it looks like we'll be classmates this May!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richpac Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Here are mine: Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.05 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.31 Age at application time : 45 Direct Patient Care : Army medic 28 years (AD and Reserves), Paramedic 14 years (approx 49,000 hours) Schools Applied:2 MEDEX UW and Seton Hall Application Submitted Date: OCT 31 Schools Received Application Date: SEP 1 Interview Invites: 1 MEDEX UW Denied: 1 Seton Hall Accepted: 1 MEDEX (This was always my first choice but felt it smarter to apply to more than one program) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topherak Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Undergrad Ed School: University of Alaska Anchorage Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.1 Science Undergrad. GPA: 2.8 Age at application time : 30 Direct Patient Care : Associate Director of Care Homes - 20,000+ Hours Psychiatric Tech - 6,000+ Hours Extracurricular/Research Activities: Board of Directors of Non Profit/ HIV Aids Awareness Program Review Committee Member - State of Arizona Department of Developmental Disabilities Schools Applied: 1 Application Submitted Date: May 2011 Schools Received Application Date: June 2011 Interview Invites: 1 Denied: 0 Withdrew Application: 0 Waitlisted: 0 Accepted: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoPA Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I'm loving all of the "I applied to one school and was accepted" entries. Very courageous. Congrats, everyone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armymommax2 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I'm in!! I'm in!! Just received my letter today! So absolutely thrilled....WAHHHHOOO!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwisplash04 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I've been waiting so long to post in this thread. I don't have the best stats, but with persistence and determination, it's possible to get in. I think my PS, extracurricular activities, and upward trend in grades helped me get interview invites. Undergrad Ed School: NC State University Major: Biology (minors in Genetics & Spanish) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.21 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.24 (pre-req GPA ranged btw 3.2 -3.7) Post-Bacc GPA: 4.0 Age at application time: 25 1st GRE: 990 2nd GRE: 1050 Direct Patient Care : ~1100 hours as a CNA Extracurricular/Research Activities: Neuroscience research lab technician, Student worker at NCSU health center, Volunteer English teacher, Hospital volunteer, Alternative Spring Break trip to New Orleans for Katrina relief, College ambassador, Community projects Shadowing Cary Cardiology -- shadowed 4 MDs, 2 NPs, & 1 PA Duke Urgent Care -- shadowed 2 PAs Schools Applied: 11 Campbell Duke Wake Forest EVMS JMU GWU Arcadia (Glenside & Christiana campuses) Drexel Lock Haven PCOM Application Submitted Date: Submitted CASPA on 8/4, sent out to schools 8/19 Interview Invites: JMU -- 10/21 interview date Wake Forest -- 11/8 interview date Campbell -- 11/18 interview date Lock Haven -- 12/14 interview date Denied: Arcadia George Washington Duke Withdrew Application: Lock Haven Univ (did not attend interview) EVMS PCOM Drexel Waitlisted: JMU Wake Forest Accepted: Campbell -- So excited!! 2nd attempt Thanks to everyone who've been helpful on this forum! Good luck to current & future applicants! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2full2eat Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Well thank you for giving some MUCH needed hope and motivation to push forward!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SackulaRK10 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Undergrad Ed School: University of Wisconsin - Madison (B.S. Psychology Minor Business) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.956 Science Undergrad. GPA: 4.0 Age at application time : 24 1st GRE: 1400 (780Q, 620V) 4.0A Health care experience/Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) (Came into this kind of late, hence the low hours) --1500 hours inpatient Phlebotomist --200 hours emergency department volunteer --45 hours CNA Clinicals PA Shadowing : (type & hours) --25 hours shadowing family practice PA --100 hours shadowing nurses/doctors Extracurricular/Research Activities: --University of Wisconsin Marching Band Member for 4 years (~1800 hours time) --University of Wisconsin Marching Band Volunteer Gigs (~50 hours volunteered time) --Research Assistant with Vision Laboratory (~50 hours) --Dean's List 9 of 10 semesters --Graduated with Academic Distinction --Red Cross Real Hero Award --Meals on Wheels Volunteer --Worked @ Epic Systems so I am extremely familiar with EMR's --Several years of customer service & teaching experience working as an IT Systems Admin Schools Applied: 5 (UW-Madison, Northwestern, Rosalind Franklin, Marquette, Carroll) Application Submitted Date: 8/16/2011 Schools Received Application Date: Sometime mid-August Interview Invites: UW Madison, Marquette, Rosalind Franklin, Northwestern, Carroll Denied: None Withdrew Application: Northwestern, Rosalind Franklin, Carroll Waitlisted: Rosalind Franklin Accepted: Marquette so far Attempts: First Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlyaA Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Undergrad Ed School: Belarus Law Institute (foreign school), Carlow University (Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology) Cumulative Undergrad GPA: 3.58 Cumulative Science GPA: 3.91 Age of Application: 28 1st GRE: N/A (have not taken yet) 2nd GRE: N/A Direct Patient Care: Patient Care Technician (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) 4 yrs (~ 6000 hrs) Safety Sitter (VA Hospital - Pittsburgh) 2 yrs (~ 2000 hrs) Cardiac Monitor Technician (VA Hospital - Pittsburgh) - 4 months Research Activities: (Research for undergrad senior experience) Ohio Valley General Hospital - Diabetes Program Research. Extracurricular Activities: CAA Science Peer Tutor, TRI-BETA, Alpha-Sigma-Lambda, International Student Association, Volunteering in student-run Law Clinic in economically disadvantaged areas abroad, Deans List. School applied: 4 (Chatham University, Drexel University, Salus University, Seton Hill University) Application Submitted Date: 9/19/2011 Schools Received Application Date: 10/14/2011 Interview Invites: Drexel, 2/3/2012 Denied: none Withdrew Application: none Waitlisted: I am not sure if it counts as "waitlisted" but got a letter from Salus saying that because of limited seats they cannot offer an interview but will keep my application active. Accepted: (TBA) Attempts: First :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedra Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Undergrad Ed School: University of Vermont Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.19 Science Undergrad. GPA: I only took 1 science class, Geology, and I got a C Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) Colorado State University Cumulative Graduate GPA: (if applicable) 3.84 Science Graduate GPA: (if applicable) N/A My pre-req GPA was 3.93, all A's and 1 B. I took all classes at Portland Community College. Age at application time : 41 1st GRE: N/A 2nd GRE: (if applicable) N/A Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) 6568 hours in the areas of alcohol/drug counseling, crisis counseling, mental health technician (CNA on a psychiatric unit), and capillary blood technician. Extracurricular/Research Activities:Volunteer work at a health clinic for uninsured patients and for a group that does blood lead screenings for children and pregnant women Schools Applied: Quinnipiac University, OHSU, Pacific University, University of Utah Application Submitted Date:8/5/2011 Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date): Approximately one week after CASPA submission, I don't remember exactly Interview Invites:3- Pacific, University of Utah, Quinnipiac Denied: OHSU, University of Utah Withdrew Application:N/A Waitlisted:Pacific University Accepted: Quinnipiac University Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deejfenn Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I was accepted and got all of my info on my blog: http://djthepa.blogspot.com/ check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanthi Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hai Deejfenn Congrats..went through blog..nice one. May I know in to which university u were accepted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canoe_4 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Undergrad: Brown University, BA Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.9 Science Undergrad. GPA: 4.0 Age at application time : 27 GRE: V 660, Q 780, A 4.0 Direct Patient Care : 11,000 (Paramedic) Schools Applied: Yale SUNY Upstate UW-La Crosse/Mayo MEDEX Spokane Drexel UNE Quinnipiac Duke Northeastern Albany Franklin Pierce Interview Invites: Yale SUNY Upstate UW-La Crosse/Mayo/Gunderson MEDEX Spokane UNE Quinnipiac Duke Northeastern Denied: Albany Duke Northeastern Withdrew Application: UNE Franklin Pierce Drexel SUNY Upstate Waitlisted: Yale Accepted: Quinnipiac MEDEX Spokane UW-La Crosse/Mayo/Gunderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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