Kyrah1988 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hahaha lol no. This is my fourth and FINAL year applying. I have an undergrad GPA of 3.1 I have an undergrad science GPA of 3.09. I have a Master's in Medical Science GPA of 3.5. I have four years of EMT experience. I have had 2 interviews in 4 years. One rejection and one waitlist. And please don't say, "Have you thought about becoming a nurse" that is like asking a premed student who can't get into med school, "Have you thought about being a Vet". Unfortunately, alot has gone on in the healthcare department to make this profession so competitive, that people like me who would be truly great at this job can't get a shot. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Wow. You're doing so good. If a PA is what you want to be then I would not dare to say be something else. This is my second time around applying. I am hoping I get in, otherwise I will be going out of GA for school. The PA I talked to told me to not just settle with schools in GA or the state you are in. Always go outside of the box. He applied 5 times before he finally got into one. I don't want to be a nurse, vet or even a dentist. I just want to be a PA. What are your alternatives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrah1988 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hahaha lol no. This is my fourth and FINAL year applying. I have an undergrad GPA of 3.1 I have an undergrad science GPA of 3.09. I have a Master's in Medical Science GPA of 3.5. I have four years of EMT experience. I have had 2 interviews in 4 years. One rejection and one waitlist. And please don't say, "Have you thought about becoming a nurse" that is like asking a premed student who can't get into med school, "Have you thought about being a Vet". Unfortunately, alot has gone on in the healthcare department to make this profession so competitive, that people like me who would be truly great at this job can't get a shot. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk I agree with you. I work in a hospital now and healthcare is so competitive. No matter the area within. I just wish they could see pass GPAs and test scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdizzl11 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I agree with you. I work in a hospital now and healthcare is so competitive. No matter the area within. I just wish they could see pass GPAs and test scores.For four years I have been applying all over the country. I wouldn't dare put all my eggs in one basket. Last year I got an interview at Nova Orlando and then was rejected. This year I got an interview at the University of Charleston West Virginia and was fake waitlisted (unranked waitlisted) I applied to 14 schools this year. Received 1 interview, 10 rejections, and waiting on 3 more schools to make their decision. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrah1988 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 For four years I have been applying all over the country. I wouldn't dare put all my eggs in one basket. Last year I got an interview at Nova Orlando and then was rejected. This year I got an interview at the University of Charleston West Virginia and was fake waitlisted (unranked waitlisted) I applied to 14 schools this year. Received 1 interview, 10 rejections, and waiting on 3 more schools to make their decision. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Man I feel your frustration. I cannot imagine applying to all those schools and then not getting in. Well I just registered for their open house. I am going to get you some inside scoop when I go. It is next Friday. I hope they don't mind me wearing scrubs. For Uni of Charleston I would see if I can tour the campus and write a letter on what you liked about it and send it in. They may notice something there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdizzl11 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Man I feel your frustration. I cannot imagine applying to all those schools and then not getting in. Well I just registered for their open house. I am going to get you some inside scoop when I go. It is next Friday. I hope they don't mind me wearing scrubs. For Uni of Charleston I would see if I can tour the campus and write a letter on what you liked about it and send it in. They may notice something there.Nah I not going to waste my time. Thanks for the inside scoop :) let me know what they say! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltran15 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Nah I not going to waste my time. Thanks for the inside scoop :) let me know what they say! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Hi. I'd like to chime in on your conversation. It is very unfortunate that many PA programs initially screen out all those with low GPAs, but do not lose hope. It's going to take persistence, and if you don't get in this cycle, I pray you continue to fight through this adversity. I have heard people with low GPAs and test scores get into PA school. Make sure you're constantly evaluating your application and acknowledge what areas of your application is weak and work on those to improve. My GRE combined score is 297 and 298 (although my GPAs are stellar) but I thought I was going to be able to get into a program with a GRE score as low as that. I have been accepted into Nova Southeastern - Fort Lauderdale. One of my future classmates got accepted with a 3.3 GPA, 800 hours HCE and a couple hundred hours of shadowing. Admissions at Fort Lauderdale truly look at the applicant as a whole. Another girl I met got into PA school with about a 3.15GPA at a program in Kentucky. I have a friend who is now a PA. He finally got accepted on his third cycle and was the top of his class. Wonderful guy in general but an Incredible PA as I have seen him practice as a PA-S. I'm not sure if you're a part of the group already but there's a FB page called "pre pa rockstars." It's a community of aspiring PAs and PAs that are very encouraging and helpful. Keep your head up. When you get accepted somewhere, it's going to be even more sweeter because you've been through it all. Do whatever it takes to increase your chances of getting in and if that means contacting professors at the program to express your interest and stay in contact, do so. If you want it bad enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disciple3 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Definitely look at applying to even more schools, I did 23 or something this time around and finally got my in. 3.05 cGPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aadiep11 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Definitely look at applying to even more schools, I did 23 or something this time around and finally got my in. 3.05 cGPAI applied to many schools as well. 3.26 science GPA and 3.34 cGPA, with 3k+ health care hours. I definitely feel like it is super competitive. I only received one interview, but didn't get accepted. Haven't heard from any other schools to date. Still trying to figure out how to improve for the next round of apps. Any suggestions? Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex123 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I had my interview for the GA campus on 10/29 and received my acceptance letter yesterday!!! Congratulations on your acceptance!! Would you mind sharing your stats with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex123 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Hey guys, just received an interview invite today for the GA campus for 10/08! Invite sent via email. Anyone else going that day? Looking forward to it. Congratulations on your interview! I hope it went well for you! Have you heard anything back from them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex123 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Has anyone heard back from being interviewed on 11/18? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahayes12 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I was interviewed on the 19th of November and received my acceptance letter today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdizzl11 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 So guess what guys!!! I got accepted to NOVA Orlando today!! It is right by my house. So if I were to get an interview here I will be turning it down. Goodluck everyone!!! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sej5148 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 So guess what guys!!! I got accepted to NOVA Orlando today!! It is right by my house. So if I were to get an interview here I will be turning it down. Goodluck everyone!!! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk I've seen a lot of your post over the different forums and see how discouraged you were with the process. That Is So awesome!!! Great for you. Congratulations you truly deserve it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdizzl11 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I've seen a lot of your post over the different forums and see how discouraged you were with the process. That Is So awesome!!! Great for you. Congratulations you truly deserve it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Thank you!!! This is my 4th year applying and I finally did it!!!!! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sej5148 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Thank you!!! This is my 4th year applying and I finally did it!!!!! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk This is my second year of applying (haven't heard anything yet my first interview coming up at slippery rock!). My stats sound a lot like yours! I'm not going to give up!???? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdizzl11 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 This is my second year of applying (haven't heard anything yet my first interview coming up at slippery rock!). My stats sound a lot like yours! I'm not going to give up!???? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Keep improving and when it is your turn it will happen. You will get it! God is good! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahayes12 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 So guess what guys!!! I got accepted to NOVA Orlando today!! It is right by my house. So if I were to get an interview here I will be turning it down. Goodluck everyone!!! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Oh yay congrats. You appreciate it much more. You've been through a long journey and you finally got was you longed for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NR1116 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I got my acceptance letter from PCOM in Philly yesterday! Does anyone know if there is a Facebook group for accepted students? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jawilson917 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Do you live in Georgia? I was interviewed that day too and I'm still impatiently waiting! Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ahayes12 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Do you live in Georgia? I was interviewed that day too and I'm still impatiently waiting! Haha Yes I live in Georgia. Did you interview in the morning or afternoon? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawilson917 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 In the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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