Futurepa1852! 0 Posted January 25, 2016 I was accepted as well! How long does it take to receive the official acceptance/pay deposit email from your interview day? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futurepa18 7 Posted January 26, 2016 Also about the deposit, I was told that it goes towards your first quarter's tuition, so that makes the 1500 dollar seat deposit seem a little better. At least for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navemtdude 4 Posted January 26, 2016 Do you think it is too late to apply at this point? Nope. I applied on Dec 26, verified a few days later. On 19th of Jan I got an invite to interview on the 22nd because someone dropped, went to the interview, got accepted, That was the first interview of the new year so there is still time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marylelia 2 Posted January 26, 2016 Congrats to all who have been accepted! Has anyone gotten an invite for a February interview? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buncht1 15 Posted January 27, 2016 March 1st is the deadline, and they really will look at those applications for the April and May interview sessions. Just make sure you have it completely verified by CASPA and sent to them by the deadline, including your supplemental app, check and GRE scores. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marylelia 2 Posted January 27, 2016 I applied in September, but am remaining hopeful. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wuzup2032 3 Posted January 27, 2016 I received an invitation earlier today for an interview in February. However I will be turning it down due to an acceptance at another school. Hopefully one of you guys can take my place! Wishing you all the best in the application process! :) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acl7211 1 Posted January 27, 2016 I'm also in the same boat as some of you! Finished application in august and just playing the waiting game. Good luck to everyone and may your answer come soon for you all! I applied in Augist as well and my application was verified soon after. Fingers crossed!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeeplife20 5 Posted February 2, 2016 Does anyone know how many people they put on their wait list? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lpblack16 8 Posted February 4, 2016 I am patiently waiting to hear...I applied in december. Is it assumes that if you applied earlier and haven't heard, that they'll only be offered later interviews to those who applied later? Thanks, I'm hoping I still have a chance! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southernmedlife 37 Posted February 4, 2016 Applied in November. Today i was invited to interview on 2/19. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pander 7 Posted February 5, 2016 Does anyone know how many people they put on their wait list? Not sure how many go on the wait list but can give you some numbers I believe to be true: The current class size is 85 Interview sessions have 32 people Interview date: Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May (with a possible of another) With 6-7 interview sessions I would say you have about a 50% chance of getting in on that day They do not waitlist everyone who is not accepted I know a number of people from off the wait list They did call one person 2-3 day before the first day of orientation who stated with us. Good luck! 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navemtdude 4 Posted February 5, 2016 Dress professionally (suit and tie), even their classroom dress code is strict. Brush up on medical terminology, they get your score before your one on one interview and acing it might give you the leg up you need. Some the interviewers are mildly antagonistic, don't take it personally, If they say they want short and sweet keep it short and sweet. The have threes essay questions to choose from, you must complete two, I think I did the "why do you want to be a PA'" and "describe a patient that impacted you", not sure if they even go over these given the timetable. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navemtdude 4 Posted February 5, 2016 Not sure why that link is on my last post. Strange. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sar 25 Posted February 12, 2016 Any more interviews? Verified in June and still haven't heard so starting to lose hope Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karebear12892 224 Posted February 12, 2016 Any more interviews? Verified in June and still haven't heard so starting to lose hope I'm in the same boat. Hoping to hear something soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSCH 127 Posted February 12, 2016 Don't lose hope yet, guys! Look at your application and think about what you can do to improve. There are still many more interviews coming up. Is your GRE score low? Take it again. Do you have enough patient care hours? Get some more hands-on experience. (And please note, while being a scribe is excellent experience and you can learn a lot, nothing can replace actually getting your hands dirty with patients. During the last interview I was told explicitly by a member of the admissions staff that being a CNA or EMT is looked at much more highly than being a scribe, for this very reason.) Have you been volunteering in your community? Tell them. Call or email the admissions office and ask them what you'd need to do to become a stronger candidate, then do it. I did little things to round out my application that weren't require for South, like taking my BLS course, sending transcripts for a non-required online medical terminology course, and shadowing PAs in several different fields. I sent my updates in the form of an updated resume which was meant to replace my old one. I emailed it, along with an explanation of the additional things I had done. It's a great way to get credit for the additional work you've been doing and to let them know you're still interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futurepa1122 13 Posted February 17, 2016 so you find out the day of your interview if you are accepted or not? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hthompson 4 Posted February 17, 2016 @futurepa1122 yes they will tell you before you leave Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futurepa1122 13 Posted February 17, 2016 Thank you, Holly! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futurepa24 4 Posted February 19, 2016 Don't lose hope yet, guys! Look at your application and think about what you can do to improve. There are still many more interviews coming up. Is your GRE score low? Take it again. Do you have enough patient care hours? Get some more hands-on experience. (And please note, while being a scribe is excellent experience and you can learn a lot, nothing can replace actually getting your hands dirty with patients. During the last interview I was told explicitly by a member of the admissions staff that being a CNA or EMT is looked at much more highly than being a scribe, for this very reason.) Have you been volunteering in your community? Tell them. Call or email the admissions office and ask them what you'd need to do to become a stronger candidate, then do it. I did little things to round out my application that weren't require for South, like taking my BLS course, sending transcripts for a non-required online medical terminology course, and shadowing PAs in several different fields. I sent my updates in the form of an updated resume which was meant to replace my old one. I emailed it, along with an explanation of the additional things I had done. It's a great way to get credit for the additional work you've been doing and to let them know you're still interested. I was waitlisted last cycle and improved in the areas I was told specifically at my interview. I have not received an interview yet this cycle but took your advice and emailed a complete updated resume and asked what I could do to become a stronger candidate. It has been a week with no response. Should I call or wait for an interview and/or response to my email? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southernmedlife 37 Posted February 19, 2016 Got accepted today! Some advice for other applicants: huge emphasis on direct hands-on experience. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samann 9 Posted February 23, 2016 I received an interview today for March. I have already turned it down, good luck to everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futurepa1122 13 Posted February 23, 2016 Do you know what date in March the interview was on? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laser16 9 Posted February 23, 2016 I also received an interview invite for March (on the 18th), but I'll be turning it down. Good luck to everyone! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites