Planteater Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 So I am gathering by your answer that you don't want to go into details about your mishap, but I have to tell you I am very curious as to what could possibly cause you to miss an interview that you flew in and booked a hotel for. ***returns to minding her own business and tries not to come up with more imaginary scenarios*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planteater Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 So I am gathering by your answer that you don't want to go into details about your mishap, but I have to tell you I am very curious as to what could possibly cause you to miss an interview that you flew in and booked a hotel for. ***returns to minding her own business and tries not to come up with more imaginary scenarios*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest askyoulc Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Fell outside the hotel flat on my face, gashed up my finger badly enough for EMS to be called, luckily didn't go to the hospital, now have a hole in my finger, plus various other scrapes and bruises and a suit covered in mud. I was kinda in pain. Trust me I'm not thrilled about the wasted money. But after this happened I still would've had to drive an hour to the interview. I don't think I would've been in a good mood to interview me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest askyoulc Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Fell outside the hotel flat on my face, gashed up my finger badly enough for EMS to be called, luckily didn't go to the hospital, now have a hole in my finger, plus various other scrapes and bruises and a suit covered in mud. I was kinda in pain. Trust me I'm not thrilled about the wasted money. But after this happened I still would've had to drive an hour to the interview. I don't think I would've been in a good mood to interview me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planteater Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 askyoulc- Oh my what a terrible day that must have been! I just got my call and I was accepted at Elon and offered a scholarship!!!!! woo-hooo!!! I still have another interview, but I am 99.9% sure I will choose Elon :;-D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planteater Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 askyoulc- Oh my what a terrible day that must have been! I just got my call and I was accepted at Elon and offered a scholarship!!!!! woo-hooo!!! I still have another interview, but I am 99.9% sure I will choose Elon :;-D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planteater Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 mcciuba- Thank you! Congratulations to you too! Did you interview on the 23rd? I am just wondering if we met already. I really enjoyed my interview and they really seem to have it all together already, don't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planteater Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 mcciuba- Thank you! Congratulations to you too! Did you interview on the 23rd? I am just wondering if we met already. I really enjoyed my interview and they really seem to have it all together already, don't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planteater Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 mcciuba- Oh then we didn't meet yet. Are you from NC? I am looking forward to getting the packet too. It still feels a bit surreal right now- that should help. I hope they set up our facebook page soon too (I think Mr. Fadde said they were going to do it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planteater Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 There were a few people from other states at our interview session. I have lived in NC since I was 8 (I am now 33), so yeah, I consider it home. I look forward to meeting you and everyone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmr4869 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Just got an invite to interview on March 12. Anyone else going to be there? Any advice from those who already attended an interview? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planteater Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 tmr4869- congratulations! My advice would be to be yourself, have a nice time, & make sure you ask them about things you are wondering about (they were all very nice and friendly). There is a great thread about interviews- just search it and you will find good advice. And really, don't be too nervous- it is not only about them looking at you- it is about you getting to know the faculty and possible classmates to see if Elon will be a good fit for you and your money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrown41788 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Can anyone describe their interview? how long, what went on, etc? I interview on March 16th--looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planteater Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 bbrown- congratulations on your interview! I can tell you about the day- it is described on their website, so I won't be giving away any secrets. We had some time to get to know the other candidates. We took a tour of the campus and the PA/PT building. We had a time of getting to know the faculty, completing a written assignment, and interviewing individually. At the end of the day, we had a Q & A session with some of the faculty. I hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrown41788 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 thanks! How many interviews? how long were they? any advice for the writing portion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planteater Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 You're welcome! I am not comfortable sharing too many details about the interviews and writing, since they did not tell us any of that ahead of time. There are 3 individual interviews- it does say that on the website. Here is the link in case you want to read it there: http://www.elon.edu/e-web/academics/pa/faq.xhtml. I will say that the entire day felt very relaxed to me and all of the faculty were extremely nice, so try not to feel too anxious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrown41788 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 thanks again. How quickly did you guys receive an answer after your interview date? I've been accepted elsewhere and if I'm not accepted @ Elon, I have to pull the trigger on finding an apartment at my other school...so hopefully pretty quick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planteater Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 bbrown- they told us at the interview what day they would notify us. I interviewed on the first day (a Monday) and they had another interview group that Friday. They notified everyone from both interviews the following Wednesday, so I had to wait a little over a week, but the people in the other group knew within 5 days. Where else have you been accepted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrown41788 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 accepted to Nova SEU and another school in Tenn.--Bethel U.Im from the Charlotte area, so Elon is definitely an advantage there; excited to visit the campus/program! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planteater Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 I only applied to & interviewed at 2 places, so I really cannot say I have a wealth of experience to draw from, but Elon impressed me so much. I asked them some tough questions about accreditation, teachers, and clinical rotations and I was more than satisfied with the answers. And, the newly renovated building is beautiful! I hope you also enjoy yourself and best wishes to you as you make your decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelanderson Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 What questions did you ask about clinicals? Is there any potential to choose clinical sites if we were to get them set up and approved well in advance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrown41788 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 wca-thanks I really appreciate it. it sounds like everyone has been very impressed, pretty exciting. Good luck to you also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planteater Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 rachaelanderson- There are 3 elective rotations, one of which is considered a "transition to clinical practice". From what I understood, we have the most input into that site. For other rotations, if they were to set up a particular site that you want, the preceptor would have to do the paperwork and agree to a long-term commitment (i.e. not just precepting you). They can be more lenient about this for the TCP site- with possible out of the area rotations. And they also have an international rotation site in Belize and are trying to set up more international options as well. I hope I am remembering all this correctly- please be sure to ask at your interview/the open house just in case I am not! I also asked them how many clinical sites were already committed (plenty so far) & what areas the sites would be in (most within a 50 mile radius of Elon). Do you have an interview? bbrown- you are welcome! I've paid my deposit, so I am committed :;-D:. Keep us posted on what you decide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmr4869 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Just got my acceptance yesterday! So excited to start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holycow Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 hi everyone...I am just hearing about Elon's PA program. I was wondering if the class was full (for jan 2013) and if I would be better off applying to Jan 2014 start date, or if I should still try to apply for the Jan 2013 date? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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