bike mike Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 If selection is no longer random, I wish they'd spend more time with the candidates. 15 minutes of reviewing my application packet is not enough to get to know me. I liked the fact that Stanford seemed to choose candidates based on who they are and what they have to offer, not just their academic record but I don't feel that's quite so true anymore. When you say you wish they'd spend more time with the candidates are you referring to your interview duration? How long was yours? Mine was close to 45 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinto Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 my husband interviewed 2/24 and just got a rejection letter in the mail :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happytiffany Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 tlabounty - thanks for the encouragement. The anxiety is really wearing on me!! I'm a nervous wreck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangutanna Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I'm ready for some good news. Could you guys hurry up and get accepted! Seriously! It would be so heartbreaking if none of us in this forum got in... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlabounty Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Congrats to those who got in, and to those of us who didn't: remember this is not the end, only the next chapter. We made it this far because of who we are and what we do. Not getting in to the program does not devalue the contributions that we make. Being a PA will make it easier and give us more options for how we can help our patients but it does not determine our ability to do so. Looking forward to seeing you all on the forum as we apply for next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangutanna Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 For those who have received their letters can you please share: 1. Date and time of interview 2. Date on the letter, when it was written 3. Date the letter was postmarked That would probably help people understand how long these letters took to get to the recipients and how long it was from interview to letter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangutanna Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Congrats to those who got in, and to those of us who didn't: remember this is not the end, only the next chapter. We made it this far because of who we are and what we do. Not getting in to the program does not devalue the contributions that we make. Being a PA will make it easier and give us more options for how we can help our patients but it does not determine our ability to do so. Looking forward to seeing you all on the forum as we apply for next year! I agree, it is easier to do more for our patients as PAs, but we can still give some help to our patients now with our current occupation(s). I witnessed and experienced that last year when I continued to work after get rejected from PA school last year. At the time I was really upset I didn't make it through last year, but the experiences and opportunities I obtained last year because I didn't make it through was invaluable, and it definitely helped me for this year's PA application period. I wish everyone the best of luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlabounty Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I interviewed on 2/22. Letter was dated 3/2 and postmarked 3/6. It arrived 3/7 because I only live a few miles from Stanford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kismet Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I interviewed on 2/22. Letter was dated 3/2 and postmarked 3/6. It arrived 3/7 because I only live a few miles from Stanford. I interviewed 2/15. The rest, as described by tlabounty, is exactly the same for me. My letter arrived the following day it was postmarked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soraya1217 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 can we contact Fred about our status? I interviewed 2/24 and have not heard anything, nor a letter??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soraya1217 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I m assuming if your accepted you get a call... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happytiffany Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Jot got home and got a letter. I didn't get in...so bummed! Letter was dated 3/2 and postmarked 3/6. Best of luck to everyone who's still waiting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happytiffany Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I live in Texas so I'm thinking that those of you who have not gotten a letter and live closer....that should mean good news, right? I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kismet Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Jot got home and got a letter. I didn't get in...so bummed! Letter was dated 3/2 and postmarked 3/6. Best of luck to everyone who's still waiting!! So sorry :saddd: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soraya1217 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 when did u guys interview?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brosnat Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Oh NO!!! I am so sorry :( I guess we just reapply again next year. I still have no idea...havent heard anything and I live in Northern California. I live in Texas so I'm thinking that those of you who have not gotten a letter and live closer....that should mean good news, right? I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brosnat Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 CDhart- Thank you for your post :) To those who didn't get in, like Joelseff I applied more than once and we're both PA-Cs now so keep your head up. Mourn for a brief time then get back on the horse. As far as random, I didn't hear it went away (if so great, honestly) but my understanding was they'd throw all the qualified applicants who pass the interview in a hat and draw 50. So if 80 make it past, that would be the odds. I hated the idea of that system, I hope it did go away. Also, after my interview I felt horrible and was sure I didn't get in. The two who interviewed me dripped condescension IMO. When I least expected it I got a call from Fred while I was at work, I almost didn't even answer it. All that to say, you don't know till you know. Good luck all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crallen Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Another day with no letter...maybe tomorrow... I am hoping for the best, but ready for the worst... Just want to know one way or another at this point. Doesn't help that I work nights and not getting alot of sleep. Thank god the ER is busy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike mike Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I interviewed on 2/16 and live in Northern CA. Have not received a call or a letter yet. I am hoping Fred will start with the calls tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangutanna Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I interviewed on 2/16 and live in Northern CA. Have not received a call or a letter yet. I am hoping Fred will start with the calls tomorrow. Didn't someone say that Fred was going out of town again? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brosnat Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I dont think Fred is leaving town until later this month...I misunderstood :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangutanna Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I dont think Fred is leaving town until later this month...I misunderstood :) Well in that case! I hope they make calls tomorrow! I don't understand why they couldn't call before since the letters that were sent out were written/dated on Friday, March 2. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangutanna Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Stanford is my only hope, I got rejected from the two other schools I applied to this year... :-/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangutanna Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Ok I guess I'll have to try again or join the military like I planned, I didn't get in to Stanford, good luck to everyone else. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlin Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I just got a rejection letter too. :/ Did anyone on this forum get accepted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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