raran001 Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Thanks Ali! I hope you did well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millo10 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Just got denial letter today. Anyone that got an interview willing to post your stats (GPA/GRE score/ Volunteer hours)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAruby Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 i guess my initial post didn't go up... but wanted to give some encouragement to those who are getting ready for interviews... the interview process was fairly laid back and the staff were really good at trying to make people comfortable and not intimidated. They make a point to tell you that the process is very competitive, interviewing only around 80 of the approximately 500-600+ applicants. Everyone who interviews is capable, and they're trying to see if its a "good fit". They spend time trying to get to know you and putting faces with names, and are glad to have you ask questions to "interview" them as well. Overall, the interview process was really positive for everyone I think, and there is a good amount of time built in to see the facility, get to know current students, and familiarize yourself with staff. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAruby Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 "Just got denial letter today. Anyone that got an interview willing to post your stats (GPA/GRE score/ Volunteer hours)?" Sorry about the denial. Just because you didn't get an interview, don't give up. Keep in mind that around 600+ applicants apply and they interview less than 100 (more like 75). Here are my stats, there were some with much less healthcare but more sciences, and vice versa... the room was full of varying backgrounds, so keep trying!!! (CASPA calculations) Non-science GPA 3.96, Sciences 3.78 (also had every single "recommended" course except Physics and Calculus) GRE: Math 690 Verbal 510 Writing 5.5 I have very little "volunteer" experience, but around 10,000 hours of paid patient care experience. There were others with lower GPAs and less patient care, they really seemed to look for well-rounded applicants who work well together. As far as I can tell, except for maybe the MCAT, PA school is harder to get into than medical school! Good luck at other schools, hopefully others will post stats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raran001 Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 "Just got denial letter today. Anyone that got an interview willing to post your stats (GPA/GRE score/ Volunteer hours)?" Sure, no problem. Non-science GPA 3.88 Sciences 3.92 (I had every recommended course except the human physiology lab) GRE: Math 660 Verbal 640 Writing 4.5 Direct pt care was roughly 9500 hrs Other healthcare was about 1000 hrs Research 360 hrs Volunteer/Community service about 100 hrs, plus prior military. Hope that helps and good luck! Keep trying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB123 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I am just curious as to whether any other applicants here got an e-mail request for a 4th letter of recommendation (another one to be sent directly to the school, in addition to the three they already received from CASPA)? Thanks! -TMB123- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB123 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I received an invitation to interview on October 10th! Anyone else going that day? It'll be great to meet some people. :) -TMB123- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadie Thomas Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Hi, Has anyone been accepted yet for classes starting January 4, 2012? I interviewed this past Monday Sept 26th and the faculty said they would be making some decisions on Wed Sept 28th, but I haven't heard anything yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAruby Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Nope, no word. I interviewed in the first group at the end of August, and we were told September 19, and still no word! Hopefully next week then!!! Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raran001 Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 I interviewed on the 12th. Still no word either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAruby Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 First round of letters is out :o) should be hearing any day now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raran001 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Hey Everyone, Got my acceptance letter via snail mail today.... Good luck to everyone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy D Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I am just curious as to whether any other applicants here got an e-mail request for a 4th letter of recommendation (another one to be sent directly to the school, in addition to the three they already received from CASPA)? Thanks! -TMB123- I was asked for a 4th letter as well. Tony R. said it is pretty common practice that they may ask for an additional one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB123 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Hey Everyone,Got my acceptance letter via snail mail today.... Good luck to everyone else! Congratulations, raran001! :) So it took them about 3 1/2 weeks to let you know. Not a bad turn-around time at all. I think most schools take longer than that to inform applicants. -TMB123- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB123 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I was asked for a 4th letter as well. Tony R. said it is pretty common practice that they may ask for an additional one. @Nancy D - Thanks for replying. :) -TMB123- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAruby Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I got an acceptance letter too!! Congrats raran! See you in Jan :o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB123 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Has anyone who interviewed on October 10th heard back? Going on five weeks... -TMB123- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy D Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 TMB123 - I inteview yesterday and they said that they would get together on Thursday and decide for the past 2 or 3 groups which they have interviewed. They said letters would be sent out at the begining of next week. Sorry you've had to wait so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB123 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 TMB123 - I inteview yesterday and they said that they would get together on Thursday and decide for the past 2 or 3 groups which they have interviewed. They said letters would be sent out at the begining of next week. Sorry you've had to wait so long. @Nancy D - Thanks for the information! Waiting to hear back is always so nerve-racking. :P I know they had an interview date 09/26 and 10/10 so I thought they were interviewing every other Monday, but since you interviewed 11/14 that throws my assumed pattern off. So I'm not sure 10/10 is included in the last 2 - 3 groups. Just have to keep waiting and hoping! :) Good luck to you! -TMB123- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy D Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Has anyone gotten a letter for USF yet? Apparently they should have been sent out by now... :( May be a sign of the "R" word. Best of luck to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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