aadiep11 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Just got invited to interview in April! Any tips on what to expect?Congrats! Did they call or email you?; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralvalleyPAapplicant Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Thank you. It was an e-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelimonadee Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Was offered an interview yesterday but turned it down. Good news will come someone's way soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie0271 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I received an interview for May 4th! May the 4th be with me lol. Congrats to everyone who got accepted! I'm excited to interview with UOP, their program seems great from what I've been hearing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd90909 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Also got an interview invitation for June 6. Seems so far away! I just got accepted elsewhere, but would love to stay in California. Excited to see progress towards matriculation. Everyone who has interviewed or gone to the informative sessions seem to be impressed. Does anyone have any hesitations or reservations about it being a new program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunring Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I don't have any worries about it being new. I was telling somebody else the only thing I am worried about is the amount of students they are taking on. 45 seems like a lot since the school and facilities aren't very big. The faculty I have no reservations toward. They come from pretty prestigious backgrounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alobalbo Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I just got my denial email. Really bummed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdollar Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 received an interview invite for June 8th that I'm going to turn down. good luck to everyone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dtaylor1747 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I also received an invite to interview on June 6th...which seems like ages away! UOP is a great school! I find out from 2 other schools I interviewed for before the UOP interview. This makes my life very interesting and so unknown! I'm still very excited at this opportunity ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunring Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 for those that got an interview, do you mind sharing stats? I would like to see areas where I can improve. As of CASPA time I had: 3200 hrs HCE (2k of those volunteer hands-on at a free clinic running my own appointments as well as doing phlebotomy, 1200 in a women's clinic in underserved area). Just took another job as a scribe in an ED. Will have 4-5k hours at time of next application. 3.4 undergrad, BA in Marketing 4.0 post-bac science 80 hrs of PA shadowing (cardiology and primary care PAs) No GRE 35 years old at time of applying letters of rec from 2 MDs, and ED of women's clinic, I've worked with them all for 2-4 years I'm limited geographically because of my step-daughter, and I liked UOP's program best. Any suggestions where you see areas to improve? Thanks for the feedback. I honestly think that sounds great. I'm not 100% sure what the problem is unless your pre bachelor work is not good. My only recommendation is to apply to more schools next cycle. The more you apply to the better the chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd90909 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 for those that got an interview, do you mind sharing stats? I would like to see areas where I can improve. As of CASPA time I had: 3200 hrs HCE (2k of those volunteer hands-on at a free clinic running my own appointments as well as doing phlebotomy, 1200 in a women's clinic in underserved area). Just took another job as a scribe in an ED. Will have 4-5k hours at time of next application. 3.4 undergrad, BA in Marketing 4.0 post-bac science 80 hrs of PA shadowing (cardiology and primary care PAs) No GRE 35 years old at time of applying letters of rec from 2 MDs, and ED of women's clinic, I've worked with them all for 2-4 years I'm limited geographically because of my step-daughter, and I liked UOP's program best. Any suggestions where you see areas to improve? Thanks for the feedback. I agree with Shaunring; your stats look good! Also, I haven't gotten in yet... so I probably shouldn't be one to spill advice. But the only things I'd suggest: Is your HCE considered "direct care interaction"? The majority seems to be, but I do know some schools do not count scribe hours as HCE, so be mindful if applying to more schools next year. Consider trying to get 1 letter of rec from a PA; and then the other two I would make sure represent different aspects of your application. Like 1 letter from a relevant (science/health-field) professor to speak to your academic preparedness for a grad program and 1 letter of rec from a healthcare supervisor/employer to speak to your work ethic/interaction with patients, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alobalbo Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I agree with Shaunring; your stats look good! Also, I haven't gotten in yet... so I probably shouldn't be one to spill advice. But the only things I'd suggest: Is your HCE considered "direct care interaction"? The majority seems to be, but I do know some schools do not count scribe hours as HCE, so be mindful if applying to more schools next year. Consider trying to get 1 letter of rec from a PA; and then the other two I would make sure represent different aspects of your application. Like 1 letter from a relevant (science/health-field) professor to speak to your academic preparedness for a grad program and 1 letter of rec from a healthcare supervisor/employer to speak to your work ethic/interaction with patients, etc. thanks kd90909, I think the advice on the letters of rec is a great idea. I didn't have a PA I knew well enough last year to ask, but I do this next cycle. Good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbiFletcher Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I don't have any worries about it being new. I was telling somebody else the only thing I am worried about is the amount of students they are taking on. 45 seems like a lot since the school and facilities aren't very big. The faculty I have no reservations toward. They come from pretty prestigious backgrounds. Hey Shaunring- I saw earlier in the thread that you got accepted. Congratulations! I have my interview on May 5th. I am interested if you would be willing to share some of the questions that they asked you? Also, I would welcome any tips that you have for me. All the best, Shelbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyttmab Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 ShelbiFletcher, we were all asked not to share specifics about the interview day. If you're prepared, you will be fine! Don't stress about the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunring Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I agree. It was not a difficult day by any means. I would say know yourself and what your aspirations are and you will do fine during the interview. Besides that, the interview we all went to might be different than what you will be doing. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbiFletcher Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 ShelbiFletcher, we were all asked not to share specifics about the interview day. If you're prepared, you will be fine! Don't stress about the details. No problem, I appreciate the reply. Congrats to you as well! Do you know how many students have been accepted yet? Also, no worries if you can't answer that either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunring Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 No problem, I appreciate the reply. Congrats to you as well! Do you know how many students have been accepted yet? Also, no worries if you can't answer that either.Lol...I know I don't know. I'm not sure any of us do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbiFletcher Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Lol...I know I don't know. I'm not sure any of us do. Haha okay, well thank you anyway. Here's to hoping we're classmates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjhorner Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I just got an interview today for April 4th! It's coming up quick! Just two days ago they emailed me saying there were no interview slots left and my application would be on hold in case anything opened up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGH Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Congratulations to all that were accepted! Has anybody started looking at housing yet? I am not that familiar with the area and I would like to know what areas are best to live (safe, yet affordable for students living on loans!). Any advice is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyttmab Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Congratulations to all that were accepted! Has anybody started looking at housing yet? I am not that familiar with the area and I would like to know what areas are best to live (safe, yet affordable for students living on loans!). Any advice is greatly appreciated! I live in Sacramento and can offer help with housing if anybody needs it. Unfortunately the rent in Sac is going up very fast. A year ago I was paying $725 for a 1 bedroom in midtown (a very desirable area to live) and now 1 bedrooms there are going for $950-1500 depending on what you're looking for. As far as neighborhoods near campus go- midtown and downtown are where most young professionals live. Pros: fun area, tons of restaurants and coffee shops and bars within walking distance. Cons: parking can be a huge problem, can be loud, more expensive. East Sac is a more family-oriented version of midtown. If you can find an affordable place here I would highly recommend it. Curtis Park, Land Park, and Tahoe Park also have a similar feel. All of these neighborhoods would be an easy commute to campus. North Oak Park (near McGeorge campus) is sort of an up-and-coming neighborhood and probably the most affordable right now. Try not to venture too far from campus because historically Oak Park can get a bit rough. If you're willing to drive a bit further, River Park (area near Sac State campus), Greenhaven, and even bits of West Sac are good alternatives as quiet, family type neighborhoods that are much more affordable. Check out craigslist, hodpads, and some of the property management websites (Nielsen, Whisler, Cada). If anybody has more specific questions I'm happy to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breyrey Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 How quickly is the admissions committee communicating acceptance, after ones interview date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGH Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Thanks lyttmab for the information. My wife and I are looking to buy. since rent is on the expensive side. We will look at the areas you suggested. Breyrey, I heard back about a week after. Mr. Grant called me, but they send official invitations in the mail, which I am still awaiting delivery. I am not sure if things have changed, but they said that the acceptances would be rolling through November (I believe). If you haven't heard anything, I would just stay patient. Good luck to you. By the way, if anybody is looking at roommate options with other students, please private message me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breyrey Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Awesome thank you for the information RGH. My interview date is in July :). Congrats on the acceptance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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