ozztr Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Yes I did. I have an interview on January 7th. I don't know if they are still sending invites. You should call and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlyaA Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 This is rather an unexpected turn.....I wonder how many people can make to an interview given such short notice. I am very surprised since Chatham administration did not mention interviews in the last email update I got from them. There is nothing on their website either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrev07 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Ok, I finally got in touch with Maureen Stoken at Chatham and she was very helpful.. They had about 1500 applications and they are currently going through and sending interview invitiations.. they are not done yet, so hang tight! Ozztr, do you have a lot of clinical experience? I just graduated early and have good grades but low direct care hours and PA shadowing.. I wonder what the group interview will be like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2012applicant Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Did she say how many they are interviewing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aki Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 gtrev07 did she say that they accepted people without interviews ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbeansmama Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Who else is interviewing January 7th? I received an invite via email this morning and accepted!! We should all try and meet up at the interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nguyen453 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 After accepting a spot for the interview, did anyone get a confirmation back from anyone at Chatham? I already accepted via email and sent a fax, but have yet heard anything back from them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalpa Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I received e mail about the last minute interview from Chatham too and refused it!!! this is so weird to me!!! No Thanks, I do not need it...Chatham is almost $90K tuition cost and I do not think this is honest action to students. Because, if they stated "no interview" mean should be "no interview!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalpa Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Plus, Chatham's first time PANCE pass rate is too low!!!!! Be aware that many Chatham new graduate students can not pass their PANCE at their first try.. good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbeansmama Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 How is it too low? It fluctuates between 92 and 100% within the past five years. I would say that's pretty good, otherwise, I wouldn't have applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalpa Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 mrsbeanmama, you should look for PA school's same year with new graduates and first time exam takers PANCE pass rate. If you search for any other PA program around the country their average rate is 95%. Because, eventually graduates pass their PANCE. I know few new graduates from Chatham, who passed their PANCE their 4th try. So, when they pass it Chatham's pass rate is comes up!! but in fact those students were graduated 2 years ago and they passed their PANCE this year or last year :)) so, their PANCE pass rate is increased.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalpa Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 mrsbeanmama, you should look for PA school's same year with new graduates and first time exam takers PANCE pass rate. If you search for any other PA program around the country their average rate is 95%. Because, eventually graduates pass their PANCE. I know few new graduates from Chatham, who passed their PANCE their 4th try. So, when they pass it Chatham's pass rate is comes up!! but in fact those students were graduated 2 years ago and they passed their PANCE this year or last year :)) so, their PANCE pass rate is increased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbeansmama Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I was under the impression that those were the first time pass rates. I'm going to have to look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natacha Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 This is from Chatham's website on the first-time pass rate. I do not think they would be posting false information... Also, RASCALPA, why would you even apply to Chatham if you don't seem to hold the school with high regard? What is the program’s first-time pass rate in the national boards? The PA Program's first-time pass rate for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) for the last five years is as follows: [TABLE=class: maincontent, width: 300] [TR] [TD=width: 42] 2010 [/TD] [TD=width: 152] 62 Students [/TD] [TD=width: 72] 100% [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 42] 2009 [/TD] [TD=width: 152] 50 Students [/TD] [TD=width: 72] 92% [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 42] 2008 [/TD] [TD=width: 152] 45 Students [/TD] [TD=width: 72] 100% [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD] 2007 [/TD] [TD] 48 Students [/TD] [TD] 96% [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD] 2006 [/TD] [TD] 43 Students [/TD] [TD] 93% [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD] [/TD] [TD] Total Average: [/TD] [TD] 96.2% [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalpa Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 www.nccpa.net search for PANCE pass rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2012applicant Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I'm wondering how many are receiving interviews...seems like everyone on here is...must be alot!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatinaT143 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I did not receive an e-mail for an interveiw. I'm assuming that is not a good sign. I guess the whole holistic approach they claim they take towards applicants doesn't apply....I can write book about my life experiences and work daily with critical care physicians. Had a bunch of bad grades when I was 17 years which was about 13 years ago which lowered my cum. GPA significantly (secondary to how CASPA calculates GPAs). If they looked at my grades for the last five years, which is reflective of my actual academic performance, I would have a more competitive GPA. Oh well.... :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalpa Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 "2012applicant" they will interview with 450 applicants to fill their 76 available sits. Those applicants are top scored applicants(gpa's are 3.50 and high). Also, they already accepted about 35 students from their affiliated undergrad Schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest askyoulc Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I'll be there for the Jan 7th interview. Flying in the day before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALombardo Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Rascalpa...those are not great odds but thanks for sharing. Just wondering where you heard this from. I didnt get much information when I asked similar questions. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbeansmama Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I don't believe rascalpa. I have an interview and I don't have a 3.5 gpa. I read somewhere they are interviewing about 200 candidates for 80 seats. And that person is completely wrong with the PANCE first time pass rates. This person must have a grudge with Chatham for some reason and is now posting false info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalpa Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Alombardo... this is from their web page; Articulation Agreements Chatham University's physician assistant studies program has articulation agreements with the following colleges: Allegheny College; Baldwin Wallace College; Mount Aloysius College; Mt. Vernon Nazarene College; and Thiel College. Students from these institutions are eligible for reserved seats per the specifications of the articulation agreement between Chatham University and these institutions. So, I live in Florida and I do not have even a penny to spend for this game Ok? I am a student, when I applied they stated that "no interview" now they are asking interview in last minute; I do not think this is for fair....There is only 40 sits available right now and almost 500 top applicants waiting for interview..This is just like gamble; and I do not have time and money to spend for this unfair gamble.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalpa Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 mrsbeanMAMA.. if you do not have 3.5 gpa why would you like to be a PA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALombardo Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 MrsBeanMama you read 200 candidates for 80 seats because I wrote that. I attended a problem based learning seminar there a few weeks ago and was told about the interview process. I was hoping they hadnt changed to 450 but I really don't know - it's possible. However - most schools do give preference to their undergraduate students as well as graduates of affiliated schools. I am just hoping they still have seats available for the rest of us! Also, keep your chin up! I have just under a 3.414 and received an interview. In addition, when I went to the PBL seminar they said they were choosing candidates for the Jan 21st interview date also. Those emails may not go out until after the Jan 7th interviews. Im sorry I just read that you also have an interview. I'll see you there!:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALombardo Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 RASCALPA - I understand that it is a frustrating situation especially since you live so far away. It is much less inconvenient for me as I live in Pittsburgh. Thank you for posting the information pertaining to the affiliated schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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