SRIA Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I can't believe I'm finally able to post this! For non-traditional students, don't be discouraged. Started on this journey about 3 years ago taking pre-reqs and 2 application cycles later I can finally say I'm going to be a PA! Attempt 2 Undergrad School: Associates from Community College and Bachelors of Science from State SchoolMajor: Psychology minor: Sociology Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.13 this cycle but last cycle it was 3.22. CASPA did not give a good reason for this. (Rough freshman year)Science GPA: 3.78 Age: 30GRE: V) 530 Q) 610 W) 4.0 HCE: Clinical Research Assistant ~10k hours (EEG and MRI imaging specialist, phlebotomy trained, neuropsych test administration) Shadowing: 55 hours 2 PAs in Primary and Urgent CareExtracurricular/Research Activities: Numerous poster presentations for neuroscienctific conferences. Volunteer: ~100 hours community based Schools applied Cycle 1: Emory, Mercer, MCPHS (Worcester); Interviewed at Emory and MCPHS and denied from both. Schools Applied Cycle 2: Yale, Quinnipiac, MGH, Johnson & Wales, Univ of Bridgeport, Baypath, Bryant, Emory, Tufts Interview Invites: Bryant University, Emory, Quinnipiac, MGH (declined), Bay Path (declined)Denied: Tufts, Yale, Johnson & Wales, Univ of BridgeportWaitlisted: Emory (eventually accepted off WL) Accepted: Quinnipiac, Bryant Attending: Quinnipiac (my top choice!) I'm non-traditional. Went back to school for pre-reqs in my late 20's while I had a 1 year old and pregnant again. Took pre-reqs at a University (A&P1/2, Chem1/2, Orgo1) as well as a Com Coll (hybrid MicroBio and online Genetics). For the second cycle I upped my shadowing hours, took 2 more UL bios, and just felt more confident during my interview. Don't be discouraged if this isn't your first app cycle, you can do it! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suarezj2013 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Applied 2015-2016 cycle (1st attempt) Undergrad Ed School: AA - Tallahassee Community College, BS - Florida Atlantic University Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.91 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.90 Age at application time : 23 1st GRE: total 300, 4.5 Writing Direct Patient Care Physical Therapist assistant - 406 Adapted Aquatics - 24 ER Volunteer - 96 Extracurricular FAPA Phi Kappa Phi Assoc. Pre-Physician Assistants (Director) Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students Research Activities NSF Undergraduate REU @ FSU Biomedical Lab - 400 Schools Applied: Nova (Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers and Orlando), South University (Tampa, Savannah), Barry University, University of Florida, Salus, NYIT, Western University (10) Application Submitted Date: June 28 Schools Received Application Date: July 10 approx. Interview Invites: Nova (Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers), NYIT and Salus Denied: Western (Some pre-req did not qualify), South U Withdrew Application: Salus, NYIT Waitlisted:None Accepted: Nova Fort Myers, Nova Fort Lauderdale Attending: Nova Fort Lauderdale!!!! Best of luck to everyone!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I am really surprised you didn't apply to Emory! Best of luck to you this cycle :) Emory has a minimum 2000 hr HCE requirement and the average for matriculating students is somewhere around 8k I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdflygirl Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I was so happy to read your post. I have pretty similar stats and have been so nervous since I applied this June. I applied once at age 20 with little experience and was not accepted anywhere, so I pursued a different career. Now 8 years later, and having served as a volunteer EMT in my rural community, I applied again. I've been so anxious to hear about interviews but you have given me hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocksteady Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Undergrad Ed School: SUNY Geneseo Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.81 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.42 Graduate Ed School: Penn State (Admitted/Pre-PA) Age at application time : 27 1st GRE: Verbal: 157 Quantitative: 150 Writing: 4.5 Direct Patient Care : Patient Care Technician: ~1500 hours Extracurricular/Research Activities: United States Marine Corps Veteran, Sergeant (5 years active duty, 1 deployment) Tons of misc undergraduate activities plus multiple secondary billets while in the USMC. Schools Applied: Penn State, Lockhaven, Daemen, Le Moyne,SUNY Upstate, Clarkson University, Phil & Atlantic City, Stony Brook, Thomas Jefferson, Arcadia, Kings College, Yale...I applied to TEN I am the first person in my family to pursue undergraduate, no less graduate studies and was a bit nervous you could say! Application Submitted Date: June 30th CASPA, July 7th CASPA Verified...supplementals throughout July Interview Invites: Lockhaven, Penn State, Arcadia (declined Arcadia invite), Thomas Jefferson (Declined) Denied: None Withdrew Application: Daemen, Le Moyne,SUNY Upstate, Clarkson University, Phil & Atlantic City, Stony Brook, Thomas Jefferson, Arcadia, Kings College, Yale Waitlisted: None Accepted: Lockhaven, Penn State Attending: Penn State, May 2016! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazymonkey Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 1st time applying. Undergrad Ed School: Samford University Cumulative Undergraduate GPA: 3.60 Science GPA: 3.38 Post-Bac Prerequisites GPA: 3.30Age at application time: 27GRE: 148v, 158q, 3.0wDirect Patient Care Experience (type & hours): Patient Care Tech: 10,400 hrs Research Experience: handful published articles for anatomy journals chapter author of an anatomy medical textbook Shadowing: 8-10 doctors & PA's; 100+ hrs Volunteer: 400+ hrs: Children's hospital, local schools, Junior board member, Schools Applied: UAB, Duke, UW MEDEX, UPAP, OHSU, University of Colorado, Emory Application Submitted Date: early AugustInterview Invites: Duke, MEDEX, UPAP, University of Colorado, UABDenied: Emory, OHSU, Duke, MEDEX, UPAP, University of ColoradoWithdrew Application: noneWaitlisted: noneAccepted: MEDEX, UAB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolkol Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 1st time applicant here College: Oakland University CASPA cGPA: 3.80 CASPA sGPA: 3.78 Post-Bach Pre req GPA: 3.85 Age of application: 24 GRE: 155v, 152 q, 4.0w Patient Care Hours: ~1800 hours as a medical technologist at a small hospital, i draw the blood on the floors and out patient facility as well as do the lab work Shadowing: ~50 hours family medicine PA, ~30 hours ER doctor Volunteer: ~100 hours ER volunteer Schools applied: Wayne State University, Eastern Michigan University Application Submission: late July Accepted: Wayne State Withdrew: Eastern Michigan Attending: Wayne State Edit: first time applicant, got into my school of choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaynaMarie26 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Lots of hope to those that may have underwhelming undergrad GPA's!!! I truly did not expect an interview much less an acceptance on my first attempt, but I worked extremely hard to improve my stats and spent every waking hour getting volunteer/PCE hours. If I can get into PA school, I have no doubt that you can too!!!! :) Undergrad ed school: University of Central Florida, B.S. Psychology cGPA: 3.16 (3.87 in 30 credit hours post-bac, due to terrible undergrad GPA 2.99) sGPA: 3.47 BCP 3.67 CASPA verification: July 7th Age at time of application: 27 1st GRE: V 156 Q 150 W 4.0 (306) 2nd GRE: N/A PCE: 1550+ hours as a back office Medical Assistant in plastic/reconstructive surgery HCE: 2500+ (Healthcare staffing and Vet Tech/Office Admin work in veterinary care) Research: 0 Shadowing: 100+ in Plastic Surgery, Ortho, Derm and Urgent Care Volunteering: ~100 hours with the melanoma foundation, just began volunteering at a free community clinic, various charities and philanthropies with my sorority Awards/ honors/etc.: Dean's List, President's List, Rho Gamma, MDC Chair for KAO, UCF Swim, Panhellenic Chair Schools applied to: (10) University of Bridgeport, Loma Linda, University of Florida, MGH Institute of Health Professions, UC Davis, University of Utah, University of Charleston-WV, NYIT, Rocky Mountain U., Southern Illinois U Rejected: NYIT, Loma Linda, University of Utah Interviewed: University of Charleston (150 interviewed for 22 seats), University of Florida Waitlisted: University of Charleston (notified that I was #1 on the wait list and someone gave up their seat!!) Withdrew: Southern Illinois (did not complete supplemental after learning that cGPA must be at least a 3.2) Accepted: University of Charleston!!! Attempts: 1st Attending: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normalnancy Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Undergrad Ed School: Northwest University (WA) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.11 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.96 Age at application time : 26 1st GRE: Q- 150 V 152 W – 4.5 Direct Patient Care : Corpsman – 12,800 (Anesthesia Tech, General Duty Corpsman on a Carrier) Lab Assistant - 500 Extracurricular/Research Activities: 1,300 hours – College Pastor / 300 hours – Military Associations / 150 hours – Operation Smile Schools Applied: MEXEX, George Washington University, Pacific, Trevecca, Franklin Pierce, Barry, St Francis. Interview Invites: MEDEX, George Washington, St Francis (did not attend this one) Denied: Trevecca, Barry, Franklin Pierce, Pacific (My chem wasn’t ‘high’ enough) Withdrew Application: none Waitlisted: none Accepted: MEDEX, GWU Attending: MEDEX, Seattle Class 48 baby!!! I’m posting this to give hope to those who have a low GPA – it is possible!! 12 months before I submitted my application my cGPA was 2.7!!! 46 credits of science later I was able to get my GPA up – don’t give up, keep the press on!!! what was your sGPA before 46 credits of science? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normalnancy Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 So excited to finally be posting this! This was my second time applying (got waitlisted at three schools last year, and no seats opened up), so don't get discouraged if you have to apply twice. Undergrad Ed School: BYU, French major Undergrad. GPA: 3.1 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.1 Post-bacc. GPA: 3.9 Post-bacc. science GPA: 4.0 Overall GPA: 3.3 Overall science GPA: 3.6 Age at application time : 31 1st GRE: V:750, Q:710, A:4.0 Direct Patient Care : 4600 hrs as PCT at hospitals and nursing homes Schools Applied: Duke, GWU, Northwestern, Nova Ft Lauderdale, Philadelphia U, Rosalind Franklin, Salus, SUNY Upstate, UNT, UTHSC San Antonio, UTSW, UTMB, Texas Tech, Wake Forest Application Submitted Date: 8/8/12 Schools Received Application Date: (mailed) 8/24/12 Interview Invites: UNT, GWU, SUNY Upstate, UTMB, UTSW, Duke (invited, but didn't attend interview) Denied: UTHSC San Antonio, Philadelphia U, Rosalind Franklin, Salus Withdrew Application: Northwestern (didn't finish supplemental), Nova Ft Lauderdale, Texas Tech, Wake Forest Waitlisted: none Accepted: UTSW (attending!), GWU, SUNY Upstate, UTMB, UNT How many additional credits did you take for your science GPA to go up by 0.5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbell03 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I can finally post this! Undergrad Ed School: Grand Canyon University- Biology majorCASPA cGPA: 3.4CASPA sGPA. GPA: 3.0Cumulative Graduate GPA: 4.0Age at application time : 291st GRE: took but don’t remember exact scoresDirect Patient Care : Military Medic, phlebotomist, ER tech- 8,000+ hoursSchools Applied: AT Still, Midwestern (Glendale), Touro University Nevada, MEDEX, University of Utah, UC Davis, OHSUApplication Submitted Date: June 24th 2015Interview Invites: Touro UniversityDenied: AT Still, Midwestern, OHSUHaven’t heard from: MEDEX, University of Utah, UC Davis (still under review)Accepted: Touro University Nevada Attending: Touro University Nevada!!! Attempts: 1st Good luck to everyone applying!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanson0113 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Undergrad Ed School: University of South Dakota for first two years, University of Nebraska at Omaha last 2Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.43Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.37Age at application time : 241st GRE: 149 Q, 152 V, 4.5 WritingDirect Patient Care : (type & hours) Patient Care Technician (CNA) - 3,800 hours paid and an additional 300 hours volunteer Phlebotomist - 2,100 hoursExtracurricular/Research Activities: Undergraduate Research Intern in lab at a medical school - 700 hours Vice President of Philanthropic Service for sorority - 2000 hours Undergraduate Research intern at UNO - 300 hours Shadowing: 130 hours with 4 different PA's, each in different areas and 1 family medicine MD Schools Applied: (11 Total) Augsburg, Towson, Baylor, UC Denver, UNMC, MEDEX, GWU, Iowa, University of Sciences of Philadelphia, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Arcadia Application Submitted Date: CASPA submitted July 26, 2015Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) varied but all within about a weekInterview Invites: alternate for an interview at Towson, still waiting to hear from the rest, will updateDenied: IowaWithdrew Application: none so farWaitlisted: will updateAccepted: will updateAttempts: second (was an alternate for UNMC the first time around and I only applied to 3 schools the first time as well) Any thoughts on my chances? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doylema4 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 2nd try Undergrad Ed School: Montana State University (Graduated 2009, Microbiology) Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.09 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.09 (I took A&P again after graduating and got A's) Graduate Ed School: (if applicable) Medical Technologist School (3.8 ish, not accredited so they don't count) Age at application time :281st GRE: 156 quant (65), 161 verbal (87), 4.0 writing (54)Direct Patient Care : (type & hours)7840- Molecular Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Scientist I was able to do some Phlebotomy to bolster my application. Lots of research, developing new tests etc.. 3200- Hematology, Medical Laboratory Scientist I worked here FT for a year and a half before keeping it as a once a month part time job. Do hematology, coag, urinalysis and body fluids. Extracurricular/Research Activities: Research via my primary job and a lot of undergrad research. I volunteered with a soup kitchen, emergency department, and a program that helped kids grieving the loss of a loved one. (270 hours or so)Schools Applied: Medex, Heritage, U of Idaho, Pacific Universty, NAU, Midwestern, red rocks (denver)Application Submitted Date: August 4th, 2015Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date):August 15th or so Interview Invites: Medex, NAUDenied: Red RocksWithdrew Application: NAU Waitlisted: None yetAccepted: MEDEX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie2018 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Applicant stats--Accepted!!!! Undergrad Ed School: Grand Canyon University, South Puget Sound Community College Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.56 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.48 BCP GPA: 3.39 Age at application time : 21 (2nd attempt) 1st GRE: Verbal 154, Analytical 2.5, Quantitative 149 Health care experience/Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) CNA: 1,160 hours at time of application, 1,800 hours at time of interview (ATSU) Free clinic volunteer: (triage, nursing roles) 4 hours Transport Volunteer (not hands on): 56 hours Shadowing : (type & hours) Family medicine PA: 52 hours at time of application, 82 at time of interview (ATSU) Pediatric PA: 4 hours Pediatric MD: 48 hours Emergency Department MD: 8 hours Volunteer Experience: AWANA Jr. High Leader: 34 hours Public Service Committee Member (GCU AzHOSA): 30 hours Serve the City (AZ) 4 hours Blood Drive Worker: 3 hours Mexico Mission Trip: 180 hours Food bank: 4 hours Vacation Bible School Leader: 25 hours Clothing Drive: 2 hours Marriage Conference (kitchen): 2 hours Awards: 2013-14 Academic All American Dean’s List-Grand Canyon University 2012-2014 Vice Presidents List-South Puget Sound Community College 2010 Employee Recognition-Mother Joseph Care Center 2015 Certifications: BLS CPR Nursing Assistant Certified References: 2 PA-Cs 1 MD 1 RN 1 Science Professor from College Extracurricular/Research Activities: Athletics: high school softball, high school bowling (team captain), high school equestrian team 4H: equestrian member for 6 years, club officer for 5 years, state team member for 5 years Research: none Schools Applied: A.T. Still University, Midwestern, Northern Arizona University, Touro University-Nevada, Touro University-California, Pacific University Application Submitted Date: E-submitted to CASPA April 29, 2015 Schools Received Application Date: CASPA verified on May 15, 2015 Interview Invites: Touro University-Nevada, A.T. Still University Denied: NAU Withdrew Application: N/A at this time Waitlisted: Touro University-Nevada Accepted: A.T. Still University, Touro University Nevada Attempt: 2nd Attending: A.T. Still University 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaylaP707 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Applicant stats--Accepted!!!! Undergrad Ed School: BS Biology from Northeastern University Post Bacc: Bristol Community College Undergrad. GPA: 3.58 Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.52 Post Bacc GPA: 4.0 Post Bacc Science GPA: 4.0 Cumulative GPA: 3.61 Cumulative Science GPA: 3.56 Age at application time : 27- 1st attempt GRE: Verbal 158, Analytical 4.5, Quantitative 151 Health care experience/Direct Patient Care : (type & hours) Medical assistant: 9320, 6 months part time while in school and 4.5 years full time. Shadowing : (type & hours) Ortho PA in hospital setting: 50 hours References: 2 MD 1 Science Professor from post bacc Schools Applied: Northeastern university, MCPHS Worcester, Boston University, Yale University, quinnipiac University, university of Bridgeport, Johnson and Wales university Application Submitted Date: E-submitted to CASPA July 30th Schools Received Application Date: CASPA verified on September 13th Interview Invites: Northeastern, University of Bridgeport, MCPHS, Johnson and Wales, Boston University Denied: Yale Withdrew Application: Northeastern, University of Bridgeport, MCPHS, BU Waitlisted: None Accepted: Johnson and Wales Attempt: 1st Attending: Johnson and Wales I interviewed at JWU first and was a complete wreck about it because it was my top choice. The interview was fantastic, the facility is amazing and the faculty was so passionate. Definitely solidified it as my top choice. I got a call from the program director around 2 hours after my interview that I had been accepted. Once I received the email confirmation I contacted all the other programs I had interviews scheduled for and cancelled them, and sent my deposit in the JWU. Go Wildcats!! Class of 2018 !! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsturr19 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Excited to finally post this! Still waiting to hear from a couple of schools and waiting to interview at Grand Valley. Undergrad ed school: Aquinas College (Grand Rapids, MI), B.S. Biology cGPA: 3.80 sGPA: 3.93 Post Bac GPA: 4.00 CASPA verification: July 7th Age at time of application: 24 1st GRE: V 151 Q 155 W 4.5 (306) 2nd GRE: N/A HCE: 2500+ CNA in the Intensive Care Unit Research: 200 hours researching the suture tensile forces on pacemaker leads Shadowing: 0 Volunteering: ~100 hours in various soup kitchens, teaching elementary students, science days at college Awards/ honors/etc.: Dean's List (All 4 years), Student Senate, Varsity Hockey Team Captain (also established the program while in school), AED President, BBB Historian, Pre-Health Professions Scholarship, Magna Cum Laude Schools applied to: Butler, Northwestern, Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern (IL), Rush, U of Colorado, Cornell, Hofstra, NYIT, Grand Valley, U of St. Francis (IN), U of WI-Madison, Carroll U, Marquette, Yale, Le Moyne, and Toledo Rejected: Rush Interviewed: U of St. Francis, Yale, U of CO, Rosalind Franklin, Midwestern, Grand Valley (interview 10/30) Waitlisted: Withdrew from Interview: NYIT, Hofstra, Marquette, Carroll U Accepted: Rosalind Franklin, waiting to hear from Yale and U of CO Attempts: 1st Attending: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAclassof2018 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Applicant Stats- Accepted! Undergrad Ed School: Virginia Commonwealth University Cumulative Undergrad. GPA: 3.55Science Undergrad. GPA: 3.32Graduate Ed School: N/ACumulative Graduate GPA: N/AScience Graduate GPA: N/AAge at application time : 22 when submitted, but I am now 23 Application attempt: 1st 1st GRE: 306 (quantitative and verbal combined) 4.0- writing score Direct Patient Care: ~2500 hours as an Emergency Department Medical Scribe. I was the chief medical scribe for my hospital when I applied as well. ~200 hours as a volunteer on multiple medical mission trips to various countries in Central America ~250 hours shadowing PA's and MD's in various specialties/settings Extracurricular/Research Activities: -University Honor Council -Elementary school tutor -Habitat for Humanity -Physicians for Human Rights -Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity -VCU Honors College Schools Applied: (too many lol) -Alderson Broaddus -Barry -Bethel -College of St. Joseph -Drexel -Francis Marion -Lockhaven -Lenoir Rhyne -Mary Baldwin -Mississippi College -Missouri State -Rocky Mountain -South University (GA) -University of Tennessee -University of St. Francis -UTMBApplication Submitted Date: May 18th 2015Schools Received Application Date: application was verified about 3-4 weeks after submitted Interview Invites: Mary Baldwin, University of Tennessee, University of St. Francis, Lenoir Rhyne, Mississippi College, College of St. Joseph Denied before interview: Lockhaven, SouthWithdrew Application: College of St. Joseph (did not attend interview), Francis Marion, Alderson Broaddus Have not heard anything from yet: Bethel, Barry, Drexel, Missouri State, Rocky Mountain, UTMB Denied after Interview: Mary Baldwin, University of TennesseeWaitlisted: University of St. Francis, Mississippi College Accepted: Lenoir Rhyne Attending: Most likely Lenoir Rhyne! Although still waiting to hear back from several schools I hope my application shows that just because you are younger and might not have thousands of hours of patient care experience it does not mean that you don't have a good chance of getting accepted. Clearly schools were able to see my application strengths when they invited me to interviews. The biggest piece of advice I could give to someone is prepare for the interview! I was denied from the first 2 schools I interviewed at and I think a big reason was due to my lack of preparation. I thought I could just wing it and be fine, but that didn't work out for me too well. For my next 3 interviews I really prepared and could tell a huge difference in my confidence level and ability to answer tough questions under pressure. If you make it to an interview the school believes you are qualified to attend the program, they really are just analyzing your interview at that point. Don't give up it will happen for you if it's meant to be! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRC1973 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hello everyone, Just have a quick question that I hope someone can answer. My CASPA application was submitted and verified at the end of August and my secondary application to Penn State was submitted mid September. Ball park figure, how soon should I know if I will get an interview? I know everyone's situation is different, but can anyone give me their best guess??? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella00 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 It could take weeks to months, especially since Penn States supplemental deadline isn't until 12/1. But that is good news for you because you submitted early! If you are worried it never hurts to contact the program and make sure they received it or when you might hear any news. I'm sure they would appreciate your interest and eagerness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefultobePA Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Undergrad Insitution: Western Washington University Major: Biology and Anthropology GPA: 3.41 Science GPA: 3.24 Graduate Institution: Western Washington University Physical Anthropology GPA: 3.7 Science GPA: 4.0 CASPA Verified GPAs: Cumulative: 3.46 Science: 3.33 Age at Time of Application: 31 GRE Scores: 720Q, 560V, 3.5AW Direct Patient Care Experience: 12,000 hours paid urban EMS/Ambulance Research Experience: Graduate School Thesis Community Service: N/A Shadowing: N/A Schools Applied: UW MEDEX Rocky Mountain College (Montana) University of Utah Touro College (California) Samuel Merritt University Arcadia University (Pennsylvania) Drexel University Oregon Health and Science University Pacific University Rutgers University New York Institute of Technology Schools Interviewed: MEDEX OHSU RMC Drexel Arcadia U of Utah Accepted: Drexel, U of Utah Waitlisted: N/A Withdrawn: Samuel Merritt, NYIT Rejected: Everywhere Else Attending: Drexel University, Class of 2017! Comments: This was my first year applying, and although I was a competitive applicant, I really hindered myself in that I did not have experience in participating in a high-level professional interview. My first post-interview rejection was 100% due to my lack of confidence and demeanor. However, I was fortunate enough to have multiple interviews to hone my presentations and confidence. This paid off in the end, as I was accepted to the final two schools where I interviewed. Also, to current applicants, my only advice to you would be to thoroughly research the mission statements of each school to which you apply. I would suggest reviewing faculty profiles as well, to see if the areas in which they practice match up with your intended area(s) of specialization. There were a few schools at which I interviewed (whom I will not name) that I felt were misleading in the mission statements on the school websites when compared to the interests and goals discussed by faculty at interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefultobePA Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I would love to get ideas from you about interviewing since I only have two schools in the running I can't risk blowing either one as practice. Let me know any sage advice you have. Ps be happy RMC isn't where you are going. I used to live in MT and that program has had some real problems keeping their license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleray Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Undergrad ed school: University of Arizona, BA in Media Arts cGPA: 3.62 sGPA: 3.94 CASPA verification: May 30 Age at time of application: 29 GRE: V 162 / Q 150 / W 5 / (Total 312) PCE: 1500+ (ED tech, Transport Tech @ pediatric hospital) Research: 0 Shadowing: 100+ (ortho, pediatric ortho, primary care for the homeless) Volunteering: 200+ Past Work Experience: VFX Coordinator (feature films), YouTube Producer, CSO/Entrepreneur for online video production company (I'm a career changer) Schools applied to: Arcadia (both campuses), Philadelphia University (both campuses), Drexel, DeSales, Thomas Jefferson, U-Sciences, PCOM, Salus, Temple Attempts: 1st Interview Invites (attended all): Arcadia, DeSales, Salus, Drexel, Thomas Jefferson Denied: Philadelphia University Withdrew Application: Salus, DeSales, U-Sciences, PCOM, Temple Waitlisted: none Accepted: Arcadia, DeSales, Salus, Thomas Jefferson Attending: Thomas Jefferson University Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRC1973 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Eagleray.....How long did you have to wait to interview with DeSales after the May 30th CASPA verification? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amt19 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Undergraduate Education: Temple University, BS in Kinesiology Cumulative undergrad GPA (per CASPA): 3.71 Science undergrad GPA (per CASPA): 3.56 Graduate GPA: N/A CASPA submitted: May 21st CASPA verified: about June 8th Age at time of application: 21 Attempt: 1st 1st GRE: Verbal: 155, Quantitative: 150, Writing: 4.0 2nd GRE: N/A LORs: 1 professor, 1 PA, 1 DPT Direct Patient Care Experience: 1150 hours at time of application (now 1500): - Physical therapy aide (600 hours) - Emergency Department Scribe (400 hours) - Nursing Assistant (150 hours) Research: None beyond working with teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder in furthering their motor development and exercise skills as part of a professor's pre-research project Shadowing: - 25 hours with general surgery physicians - 10 hours with a primary care PA - 10 hours with a surgical ICU PA - many more hours directly exposed to PA's and physicians through my work as a scribe - also shadowed a dentist, PT, OT, and cardiopulmonary perfusionist in order to confirm that I want to be a PA Honors/Awards: University Honors Program, Dean's List Volunteering: - 100 hours through various organizations (fundraising for Temple's Dance Marathon, volunteering at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, etc.) Schools applied to: 6 total - Barry University (Miami), Nova Southeastern (Fort Myers), University of Florida, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Penn State Interview Invites: Barry, Nova, Thomas Jefferson, University of Florida, PCOM (attended all but PCOM) Rejected: Penn State Waitlisted: Thomas Jefferson Accepted: Barry, Nova, University of Florida Withdrew: Barry, Nova, Thomas Jefferson, PCOM Attending: University of Florida! My top choice :) So thrilled that I'm going to be a Gator PA! Good luck to everyone applying in the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Undergrad Ed School: University of Central Florida, B.S. PsychologyCASPA undergrad cGPA: 3.43 CASPA undergrad sGPA: 3.02 Post Bac sGPA: 3.55 (retook a few classes and took extra science classes to raise my low science GPA to 3.13) Age at application time: 23 Attempt: 2ndGRE: 150 Q, 153 V, 4.5 WHCE: 1200+ hours as a Pediatric Patient Care Technician 400 at application time, currently ~1000 hours as a ER Medical Scribe Volunteering: 80 hrs Volunteer Clerical Assistant at primary care clinic 90 hrs Volunteer at Miami Children’s Hospital 50 hrs Volunteer with Autism Speaks Shadowing: 1 Ortho PA, 1 ER PA, 1 Urgent Care PA: 66 hrs, 1 Primary Care NP: 117 hrs LORs: 1 PA, 1 Professor, 1 NP, 1 RN coworker Extracurricular/Research Activities: Undergraduate TA: Department of Psychology, Undergraduate Research Assistant: Department of Psychology, Member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority, Member of Rho Lambda National Honor Society, Member of Psi Chi National Honor Society, Mentors for Violence Prevention at UCFSchools Applied: Nova Fort Lauderdale, Nova Fort Myers, Barry UniversityApplication Submitted Date: CASPA Verified on 7/24/15Schools Received Application Date: (approximate date) Novas: August 4th, Barry: August 8thInterview Invites: Nova Fort Myers (9/28), Barry University (10/23)Denied:Withdrew Application: Nova Fort LauderdaleWaitlisted:Accepted: Nova Fort Myers, Barry University Attending: Nova Fort Myers!! As a 2nd year applicant I posted this because I want people with lower GPAs to still have hope. Last year I applied VERY late (like November late) and wasn't even given a chance. This year, I went back and took some extra science classes, continued to gain HCE, and started volunteering. I also believe that my LORs and PS were VERY strong, which definitely helped compensate for my low science GPA. YOU CAN DO IT! Don't give up, and remember why you started this thing in the first place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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