Anitsisqua Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'm definitely open to meeting up. I'm flying up on the 16th. My flight should arrive in Knoxville about 4pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anitsisqua Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'm definitely open to meeting up. I'm flying up on the 16th. My flight should arrive in Knoxville about 4pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paproof Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 @jkentp the interviews last about 5-6 hours depending on how early you get your individual interview. Once you get to the school, you'll mingle for a minute with fellow applicants, current students and the faculty before going to the auditorium for a intro session. After the intro session you'll get a tour of the school, then break up into your group interviews. Group interviews are generally 4-5 applicants with 4-5 professors asking questions to all the applicants. In my group interview, they pretty much went down the line with the same questions, while all the applicants answered accordingly. They'll take notes during this session. After that, you'll break for lunch. After lunch, I believe, is when you take a med term exam (at least we did at our interviews). It doesn't count for anything, they just like to see where you stand. Once that's over, you'll wait for your turn during the individual interview in which they tell you whether or not you were accepted, wait listed or denied. You'll find out the outcome of the day before you leave. Pretty crazy. You'll do fine; it's normal to be nervous. Good luck! @labcatis I had my interview last year and got in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paproof Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 @jkentp the interviews last about 5-6 hours depending on how early you get your individual interview. Once you get to the school, you'll mingle for a minute with fellow applicants, current students and the faculty before going to the auditorium for a intro session. After the intro session you'll get a tour of the school, then break up into your group interviews. Group interviews are generally 4-5 applicants with 4-5 professors asking questions to all the applicants. In my group interview, they pretty much went down the line with the same questions, while all the applicants answered accordingly. They'll take notes during this session. After that, you'll break for lunch. After lunch, I believe, is when you take a med term exam (at least we did at our interviews). It doesn't count for anything, they just like to see where you stand. Once that's over, you'll wait for your turn during the individual interview in which they tell you whether or not you were accepted, wait listed or denied. You'll find out the outcome of the day before you leave. Pretty crazy. You'll do fine; it's normal to be nervous. Good luck! @labcatis I had my interview last year and got in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelanderson Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi bpalm, I was wanting to get a little guidance and insight into how students are chosen for an interview. I had asked you earlier if I should apply with my statistics. My pre req GPA is a 3.45 and it seems like on the forum there are many that have considerably higher GPA's. I had also noted that my cumulative is less than impressive because of some hiccups early on in my undergrad career. But I have roughly 5000 hours of direct patient care and in the last year I have also been doing vascular ultrasound. ( I did not include this in the 5000 hrs of patient care) I am just really hoping for an interview at least. What is it that South is looking for and that is most important to them? I feel that I have a significant amount of experience in addition to the fact that I grew up in a medical family. I know what it takes to be an excellent PA but I'm worried that my lower cumulative GPA will keep me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelanderson Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi bpalm, I was wanting to get a little guidance and insight into how students are chosen for an interview. I had asked you earlier if I should apply with my statistics. My pre req GPA is a 3.45 and it seems like on the forum there are many that have considerably higher GPA's. I had also noted that my cumulative is less than impressive because of some hiccups early on in my undergrad career. But I have roughly 5000 hours of direct patient care and in the last year I have also been doing vascular ultrasound. ( I did not include this in the 5000 hrs of patient care) I am just really hoping for an interview at least. What is it that South is looking for and that is most important to them? I feel that I have a significant amount of experience in addition to the fact that I grew up in a medical family. I know what it takes to be an excellent PA but I'm worried that my lower cumulative GPA will keep me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paproof Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I can't speak for the college itself but it seems like the program as a whole looks for those with a good marks in your core, prerequisite classes, as well as good HCE to go along with it. It sounds like you're a strong candidate; there will always be people with a higher gpa and with more HCE hours. Don't let that get you down. The hardest part of this entire process is the waiting game. And unfortunately there's little anyone can do about it at this point. Believe me, I know. Once you've applied, just sit back, keep getting those HCE hours and most importantly, DO NOT GIVE UP. "Hurry up and wait" seems to be the favorite saying to those in your shoes. There are plenty more interview dates, I believe all the way into May, so just keep your head up. No news is good news right now, and this goes to everyone applying. If you haven't been denied, you're still in the running. Remember that. Some people apply as soon as the cycle opens, and don't get an interview invite until the last session. Stay positive, and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paproof Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I can't speak for the college itself but it seems like the program as a whole looks for those with a good marks in your core, prerequisite classes, as well as good HCE to go along with it. It sounds like you're a strong candidate; there will always be people with a higher gpa and with more HCE hours. Don't let that get you down. The hardest part of this entire process is the waiting game. And unfortunately there's little anyone can do about it at this point. Believe me, I know. Once you've applied, just sit back, keep getting those HCE hours and most importantly, DO NOT GIVE UP. "Hurry up and wait" seems to be the favorite saying to those in your shoes. There are plenty more interview dates, I believe all the way into May, so just keep your head up. No news is good news right now, and this goes to everyone applying. If you haven't been denied, you're still in the running. Remember that. Some people apply as soon as the cycle opens, and don't get an interview invite until the last session. Stay positive, and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellysmelser Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Congrats to the two folks invited to the February interviews. Please let the rest of us know how things went for the two of you as well! I wish everyone the best as we all have the same goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellysmelser Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Congrats to the two folks invited to the February interviews. Please let the rest of us know how things went for the two of you as well! I wish everyone the best as we all have the same goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelanderson Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Thanks for the encouraging words bpalm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelanderson Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Thanks for the encouraging words bpalm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labcatis Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Bpalm- sorry I didn't realize you are a current student. Thank you for the insight into the interview process. I am nervous. One of my weak points during interviews is I do not like talking about myself, so the more prepared I am the better. Do they try and intimidate you or do they seem more laid-back and friendly during the interviews?? Anitsisqua- Great! I have not made travel arrangements yet. I will be driving from Nashville and probably staying in a hotel I'm guessing I'll check in around 3pm. My email is labcatis@gmail.com phone number is 928-525-4320. Email me so I'll have your address and I'll let you know when I have a plan. I look forward to meeting you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labcatis Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Bpalm- sorry I didn't realize you are a current student. Thank you for the insight into the interview process. I am nervous. One of my weak points during interviews is I do not like talking about myself, so the more prepared I am the better. Do they try and intimidate you or do they seem more laid-back and friendly during the interviews?? Anitsisqua- Great! I have not made travel arrangements yet. I will be driving from Nashville and probably staying in a hotel I'm guessing I'll check in around 3pm. My email is labcatis@gmail.com phone number is 928-525-4320. Email me so I'll have your address and I'll let you know when I have a plan. I look forward to meeting you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeful29 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Would you say it's pretty late in the process to just be submitting an app now? I know what you guys say isn't law, just curious of your opinion for a conversation a friend and I had... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeful29 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Would you say it's pretty late in the process to just be submitting an app now? I know what you guys say isn't law, just curious of your opinion for a conversation a friend and I had... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted January 24, 2012 Moderator Share Posted January 24, 2012 I would say now is very late. That doesn't mean no chance, but they are much slimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted January 24, 2012 Moderator Share Posted January 24, 2012 I would say now is very late. That doesn't mean no chance, but they are much slimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paproof Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 They consider everyone who applies before the deadline before admission. It's not too late until the interview days have concluded. You'll never know unless you try. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paproof Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 They consider everyone who applies before the deadline before admission. It's not too late until the interview days have concluded. You'll never know unless you try. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek0722 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I interviewed and was accepted to South College today for the class of 2014. Good luck to everyone who is interviewing in February! UG GPA: 3.65/ Science GPA according to CASPA: 3.48/ UG major: Biochemistry/ HCE: 1500 hours (2.5 years) direct pt. contact The most important thing is that you seem well-rounded with a strong science background and health care experience. Also, friendliness, candor, and interpersonal skills are assessed, so keep smiling. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek0722 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I interviewed and was accepted to South College today for the class of 2014. Good luck to everyone who is interviewing in February! UG GPA: 3.65/ Science GPA according to CASPA: 3.48/ UG major: Biochemistry/ HCE: 1500 hours (2.5 years) direct pt. contact The most important thing is that you seem well-rounded with a strong science background and health care experience. Also, friendliness, candor, and interpersonal skills are assessed, so keep smiling. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellysmelser Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Congrats rek0722 and thanks for your input. That must have been a great moment when they told you. You'll likely sleep well tonight! Be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellysmelser Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Congrats rek0722 and thanks for your input. That must have been a great moment when they told you. You'll likely sleep well tonight! Be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svarg Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hi Bpalm. Thank you for taking the time to post on the forum and answer questions! I am interviewing on February 17 and I have some questions on clinical sites. On the website, it says that students are not able to supply their rotation site/preceptor, but they can suggest sites/preceptors. How common is it for students to suggest rotation sites? Does the program seem to encourage or discourage it at all? Also, what aspects of the program do you like the best? Thank you for your help :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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