GAgirl22 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Thought I would start a new thread for this application cycle! I just received an e-mail today that said the application review cycle will begin soon and interviews will start in January! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I received the same type of email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin.morrison Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I just got my application in so we'll see :) Thought I'd throw my stats out just to see where I stand with other applicants GPA-3.79 prereq GPA-3.58 GRE-1110 HCE-1050 Please share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxplayer Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I just recently applied on CASPA, I'm from New York & would love to get away for school.. I was hoping any here knew more about the program itself, how it stands out from others? I can only get an idea from what I see on their website. Any insight or opinions would be great =] As for my stats.. GPA: 3.7 Prereqs: 3.85 GRE: 1080 HCE: around 500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredcliche Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I went to the information session in November just to see the facility and get a feel for the program. I felt a lot better about it after visiting. (I applied late in February for last cycle and was unable to contact anyone in the program via phone or email until this summer, so I was a little concerned about the program). It is right by the interstate, but the program just moved to the old Goody's building in January. The only real downfall I know is that there is a one week cadaver lab at ETSU and that is the only time you get to work on cadavers. However, their equipment and facility seemed well-equipped to teach us all what we need to know, so I'm crossing my fingers for an interview. Oh, and Dr. Hillegas said that they would start reviewing applications "when they got to it" and then went on to explain that Dec/Jan are very busy months for the program, but they would begin in January. He was quite a character... definitely able to tell that he is ex-military. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelanderson Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Does anyone know if they look at your GPA as calculated by CASPA? Or do they mainly look at pre req GPA? It only talks about pre req GPA on the website.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I have an interview scheduled for January 27. Anyone else coming to that? Anyone being interviewed on some day other than January 27? Since they accept or reject by the end of the day, I wonder if every applicant remaining in the pool gets inteviewed on this single day. If so, for someone to miss that interview, no matter how strong the reason, they'd be out of luck. Scary! Another question: they say in the email to dress professionally, which I always do for interviews. But what I don't know is this: is it ok for me to wear a pant suit, or should I wear a skirt suit? If Dr. Hillegas is ex-military, maybe he has traditional ideas about women's fashion... Thanks for any advice! Oh, and my GPA is 3.5, prereq GPA 4.0, GRE 1200. HCE 1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkoffshot Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 To my knowledge they interview well into the spring. I know of a current student who interviewed in late spring and was accepted. So to answer your question of interviewing the entire applicant pool on one day.. highly unlikely, unless things changed of course or my information is flawed. Regarding the attire; I do not believe the interview events are going to strictly be a one-man-show (ie just Dr. Hillegas). There will probably be others that have influence on the selection. With that said, different members will have different ideas of proper attire. I personally think either would be appropriate. I am a male, so what do I know haha, but business attire is business attire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paproof Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Hey applicants, current student here. I'd be happy to answer any questions you guys have on the program. I love this program. I was accepted at another school and I could not be happier with my decision. As far as pre-req GPA vs CASPA gpa, i can assure you they look at both. They look at everything, and take everything into account. As far as what to wear to the interview, don't over-think it. Wear whatever you will be comfortable in, professionally of course. If you have any questions for me, feel free to ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelanderson Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Hi bpalm. My pre req GPA is a 3.45 but my CASPA GPA is not impressive at all because I had some hiccups early on in my undergraduate career. I have a ton of healthcare experience; both shadowing and actual hands on (in surgery) type experience. I do vascular ultrasound currently as well. I'm worried that my not so great CASPA GPA will hurt my chances. What is your honest opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paproof Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Rachel, APPLY (if you haven't already)! Depending on how much HCE you have, it sounds like you're a good applicant. A lot rides on how you do in the interviews, not just what you look like on paper. The faculty has to make sure you're a good fit for the program by talking and interacting with you face to face. Just stay positive and motivated and you can get through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelanderson Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I did apply. And I'm really anxious. I'm really just hoping for at least an interview invite. I was hoping my stats would at least get me into the interview pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin.morrison Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Hey, does anyone has Dr. Hillegas' email address? He called me today and gave it to me but I could not hear him real well but did not want to keep asking him. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted January 16, 2012 Moderator Share Posted January 16, 2012 Got an interview invite for feb. 17th. Anybody wanna show their stats for acceptance from the Jan. group? CumGPA: 3.61 SciGPA: 3.52 PrereqGPA:~3.8 GRE:1040 HCE:4,000 hours heart/lung transplant ICU RN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelanderson Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Congrats oneal... When did you submit your app? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpatel4 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Does anyone know if they look like how many times you have previously applied? I have applie twice already and this is my third time, my GPA is on the low side but I have over 2500 hours in HCE, anyone on here know if that will work towards by benifits? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted January 17, 2012 Moderator Share Posted January 17, 2012 Congrats oneal... When did you submit your app? Lol... Really late about november 24th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellysmelser Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Congrats to Sally and Oneal! Let us know how things go for the two of you. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anitsisqua Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm also interviewing on 2/17! My GPA's on the low side, 3.2, but I think I did well on the GRE. They said their average PA student's score was a 1000 and I have a 1290. Anyhow, congrats to everyone else interviewing and best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelanderson Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Congrats Anitsisqua! When did you submit your app? And is your 3.2 the pre req GPA or your cumulative? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anitsisqua Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I applied in October, and that was my cumulative GPA. My prereq GPA is a 3.6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paproof Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 congrats to those who received interview invites so far! If anyone has received an invite to the first interview date next friday I'll be there. If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkentp Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Congratulations on the invites! I just sent my information in a couple of weeks ago and still waiting on confirmation of receipt. I know this is the first rounds of interviews, but I'm hoping I'm not sending it in too late. I emailed someone in admissions and they said it's not, so I'm thinking positively. What is the interview process like at South? I know MCG is a 6.5 hour process with different interview styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labcatis Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Congrats to you too, bpalm. I am interviewing on 2/17. Let us know how your interview goes and whether or not you got in. (For those who don't already know, they will tell us on interview day if we're in or out.) Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labcatis Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Oh, and Anitsisqua, I am interviewing on the same day. What are your travel plans? Perhaps we can organize a meetup the night before the interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.