Ashatto Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 TC2 student here. It seems like yesterday I was feverishly awaiting my interview like you all are. Time flies by as I'm in clinicals now. Good luck to you all. Put your best self forward, smile, and talk to everyone. The people interviewing you are people too, remember that! If you don't have a screaming migraine by the end of the day, you didn't leave it all out there! Avoid the coffee the morning of your interview. Chamomile tea is good for the nerves. Glad to see your all meeting up beforehand. Get plenty of sleep. Again, good luck to you all. If accepted you will journey through the toughest academic challenge of your life, especially if you have a family. It is totally worth it! Anthony TC2 Thank you Anthony for your kind words!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oprice165 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Be safe! Sending you positive thoughts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabelle92 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Big snowstorm scheduled for the DC area on Friday. Cross your fingers my flight isn't canceled!!! I second Jenni and Olivia wishing you safe travels! See you Friday evening HM2PA! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabelle92 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Unfortunately no I did not get an interview last year. I hear it is intense, exhausting, and a pleasurable experience. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk It is a day filled with anticipation and emotion for sure! Glad to get an interview for the second time. It helps a little to know what to expect. I am excited to share with all of my fellow applicants Friday night at the Harmon![emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashatto Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 see you Friday night!! The weather will have to wait [emoji12] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk HM2PA Have you thought about changing your flight? I have a friend in CT who said its starting to snow. If you need a place to hang before you check in, I can help. Let me know. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John330 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I know that it's late in the game but I thought I'd post a bit about what I did to prepare for the interview, as I was scrounging for any useful info that I could find in the lead-up. I don't know if the steps I took helped me to score a spot, but they certainly helped my anxieties which were still at an all-time high! Hope something helps and best of luck to you all! Let's go Tacoma Class 4!!! The thursday before the interview, I went down to the campus in the evening, around seven. I found where I would park, the route I would take and found the building. I went inside as it was unlocked and found the room, which was also unlocked! I went to the podium and looked at the room and chose where I would want to sit- don't get hung up on this like I did though, because then I was worried that I wasn't going to get the seat that I picked... You will introduce yourself to the rest of the candidates and staff as one of the first things in the day (short background,) so I stood up from my seat and gave my introduction a few times to the empty room and the friend that came with. On the day of the interview, my intro went nothing like I had practiced (because I was terrified,) but it was still helpful to have seen the rooms, known where the bathrooms were and not have it be my first exposure. I went on the MEDEX faculty website and read all the biographies of the staff the week before. I brought a small notebook and in it, I jotted down a few notes. I wrote down talking points so that if you find yourself either interviewing with someone or talking casually in downtime, you can have something to talk about and it shows that you do your research and care about the program as well as others. It was nice to look at the list of interviewers that I would be with and be able to picture their face in my mind and have a bit of a background on them. Also, I wrote a very brief summary with dates of the history of MEDEX (which you can find on their website.) If you are asked about the history of the program, you will look pretty top notch if you can rattle off a few important times in the programs history other than the standard, "it was the second program after Duke." Smile your silly little face off. People find others more trustworthy, pleasant, and confident when they are smiling. It's a very serious day and I'm not advising that you be a joker, but keep a smile on as much as you can when appropriate. Make sure that you lean forward in the direction of the person that is addressing you, speaking to the group, or that you are addressing. Most candidates will sit very straight up with good posture- but leaning forward shows that you are interested and focused. My back hurt by the end as I literally leaned slightly forward all friggin day... It seems so trivial but I really did feel more invested in what was being said and felt that I looked as such. Keep your hands above the table- not in your lap. I had my hands casually open, palms down, directed towards the person I was dialoguing with. Sitting forward and hands on the table are tips that a hiring boss of mine advised me of- I'm not sure of the psychology- after all- I'm gonna be a PA (and not in psych!) It should go without saying but, don't chew gum. At least not in the interview portions. And as the old cliche goes- JUST BE YOURSELF! Hope some of this helps ya and I'll be excited to see who will be joining us as part of MEDEX Tacoma class 4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HM2toPA Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 HM2PA Have you thought about changing your flight? I have a friend in CT who said its starting to snow. If you need a place to hang before you check in, I can help. Let me know. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks! I should be alright getting out there honestly. We have some snow now, but nothing major is scheduled until Friday night, and my flight is the first out Friday morning. I'll be at SeaTac by 11am. Getting home might be another story... haha oh well! Overcoming adversity makes for the most interesting stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 John330 it's comforting to see that someone else was as anal-retentive about preparing for the interview as I was. Your narrative is all too familiar. Taking these steps along with meeting other applicants the night before allowed me walk in to the interviews with much less anxiety than I had anticipated. The only advice I would add is to create an opportunity in each interview to display your personality and personal interests. In essence don't be too square and give them something to remember you by. Good luck everyone. I'm excited to see who our new classmates will be. Once you get the good news come join us. https://www.facebook.com/groups/921906747889778/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devod Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I can definitely mirror the advice to be yourself and look for moments to show your passion. You've all done most of the hard work...now you just have to let it show! Good luck! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabelle92 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Thank you guys for all of the amazing tips! Hoping for the call this year and not the envelope in the mail! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doti8375 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Hi there! I wanted to wait just a little longer before making the reservation- I'll make it this week, and I'll certainly make the reservation for 15 people, it'll also be under the name "Olivia" Hi! I am here for the January 23rd interview as well! But I will be interviewing for Anchorage Class #8. Do you mind if I join you guys? I believe they are combining the Tacoma and Anchorage interviews. I would love to meet you all! -Tien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashatto Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi! I am here for the January 23rd interview as well! But I will be interviewing for Anchorage Class #8. Do you mind if I join you guys? I believe they are combining the Tacoma and Anchorage interviews. I would love to meet you all! -Tien Absolutely! 7pm at "the Harmon" plenty of room!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doti8375 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Absolutely! 7pm at "the Harmon" plenty of room!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks! I'll see you guys tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut3 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Good luck to everyone on your interview ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashatto Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Good Luck everyone! See you there!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopie Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 What a bunch of impressive folks we had today!! My brain is dead but I had such a great time with you guys! I might take a little nap but you guys did fantastic! It was an honor to meet everyone. Good luck, and keep that phone nearby. ;) Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlynneg Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 What a bunch of impressive folks we had today!! My brain is dead but I had such a great time with you guys! I might take a little nap but you guys did fantastic! It was an honor to meet everyone. Good luck, and keep that phone nearby. ;) Katie I agree! What a super fun and draining day! I had a great time and can only hope for the best for each of us! Now back to the waiting game ???? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HM2toPA Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 WOW! Are we amazing or what!! Such a great day. So honored to meet each of you seriously. Flight isn't canceled as of right now so cross your fingers I'll make it back to snow land! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopie Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Mercedes- hope you make it out okay!! Crossing my fingers/toes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakeeater12 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 It was great meeting some of you guys/gals today! Best of luck while you play the waiting game ???????????? Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doti8375 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Yes great meeting you guys today! You are all so friendly and have such impressive backgrounds! Wishing you all the best of luck and hopefully we can all see eachother again someday :) -Tien aka that one girl from Alaska :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennedypa Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 You guys were awesome!! It was so great to meet and get to know every one of you. What a diverse group! Best of luck and safe travels. Isaac (el paso) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oprice165 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 It was so wonderful to meet you all! Yesterday seems like a blur to me now. Safe travels to you Mecedes and Issac! I'm on the road now to California. Hopefully we'll al see each other again sometime soon ???? -Olivia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneybug Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Even though yesterday was a whirlwind of emotions and high stress, I really enjoyed the day. I met so many great people and I can't wait to hopefully be in class with you. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STICK2IT Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 So nice meeting all of you! What a positive, enthusiastic and fun group! I really enjoyed your unique personalities, LAUGHS AND THE REAL YOU! I love it! I pray we ALL GET IN, SERIOUSLY! I MUST SAY, THE LONG WALK YESTERDAY WAS LIGHTEN BY YOUR COMPANY! THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING MY DAY A WONDERFUL AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE! GOOD LUCK MY DEAR PALS! CECI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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