dream2pa Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I applied to this PA program (dont want to mention the name) and I have recently received a rejection letter. Upon inquiring the admission coordinator told me I was rejected due to my TOEFL score lower than the required score. I check the requirements again and It clearly states TOEFL requirement is waived if the student has four year degree from U.S. institution. My friend has been invited to the same program with GPA lower than 2.9 and way less direct patient hours. I emailed the coordinator again and mentioned the TOEFL policy and she just email me this. Thank you for the information. At this time our Selection Conference is full. I don't know why but I am very upset about it. It doesn't add up :(:(:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db_pavnp Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Embarrassing and unprofessional of the program. They still have 20 apps per seat and don't care about you. If you press them, they will simply find a new reason you didn't make it this round. That is if you ever make it past their "coordinator" aka secretary. Don't waste time on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dream2pa Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Yes she was the coordinator. I wasted money and time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT2PA Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Unfortunately if they didn't reject you on these grounds right after receiving your application, and instead did it now, it's possible they are done with their interview sessions. You are likely not the only applicant to receive a rejection at this point with possible technicalities. Even if your application meets the minimum requirements, that doesn't guarantee an interview spot at ANY program. Just the luck of the draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabba Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 It happens. Sorry dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawatson Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I think many people probably feel cheated. My "rolling admit" app that was verified and received by the school on June 17th wasn't looked at until after the last set of interviews (November)...when I asked about it they said apps sometimes get moved around and lost in the shuffle and not seen in order. BUT when you call to check the status BEFORE that date they won't look into it. SO THERE'S THAT. Applying to PA school is a clusterfuck. "Luck of the draw" is right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterstream Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 what school was this? could you private message me if you don't want to release it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-wade Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Seems like the process is somewhat random sometimes. Cast a broad net, and as long as your stats are good enough you will find catch some interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paproof Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Don't let your rejection stop you from accomplishing your goal. Stay focused, improve your grades/experience/personal statement for the next cycle. You can do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dream2pa Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 I don't mind getting rejected if it was done professionally. You can reject me without even looking at my app based on TOEFL score and have audacity to give me BS reasons after that. It's already as it is expensive to apply to PA school. This school was on my top choice as well :( There is no reason to fight either :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dream2pa Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 I think many people probably feel cheated. My "rolling admit" app that was verified and received by the school on June 17th wasn't looked at until after the last set of interviews (November)...when I asked about it they said apps sometimes get moved around and lost in the shuffle and not seen in order. BUT when you call to check the status BEFORE that date they won't look into it. SO THERE'S THAT. Applying to PA school is a clusterfuck. "Luck of the draw" is right... I totally agree with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dream2pa Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Don't let your rejection stop you from accomplishing your goal. Stay focused, improve your grades/experience/personal statement for the next cycle. You can do it! Thank you very much :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongrx Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Don't give up! Try again. I heard PA Schools are not big on foreign grads or students who have English as their second language! I am not sure how true that is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dream2pa Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share Posted December 16, 2015 Don't give up! Try again. I heard PA Schools are not big on foreign grads or students who have English as their second language! I am not sure how true that is? I am not sure if it's true. I have been here since past 15 years and have done most of my schooling in States. English is second language but not foreign . i have friends who have got into PA schools with no prior education in America. They just took some pre reqs, applied and got accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa*prika Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Hi Dreams PA I was wondering how difficult it would be for a foreign trained medical graduate to get into a prog, if their undergraduate was more than 5 yrs ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted December 24, 2015 Administrator Share Posted December 24, 2015 IN order to be successful in the PA school application process, an IMG needs to demonstrate why they want to work as a PA in the US, and that PA school is not just a time-waster or box-checker that they can do until they can get a US medical residency. I've seen my program accept IMGs, and I've personally been in interview for an IMG who looked really good on paper had little to no knowledge of what it meant to practice as a PA in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agatha Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 "You have to kiss a lot of frogs in order to know which one is a prince." I have read this great article that talks about how you are destined to the perfect school that fit you. From my experience I got rejected from a school (it might be the same school as you) on my second time application for a lame excuse after I was waitlisted in that same school the previous year. I felt bad at first, but this article made sense. I was accepted to a better school with friendlier faculty and students, a great curriculum that cares about students’ success, and the cherry on top I received a scholarship. Now I say Thank God I was rejected from that other school, the program was not a good fit for me. After all I am a believe in fate :) My advise to you do not submit your TOFEL scores, if you got your B.S from the U.S. I never submitted mine. Keep the faith. article: http://www.thepalife.com/the-physician-assistant-and-the-frog-kiss-many-frogs-before-you-marry-a-toad/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa*prika Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 IN order to be successful in the PA school application process, an IMG needs to demonstrate why they want to work as a PA in the US, and that PA school is not just a time-waster or box-checker that they can do until they can get a US medical residency. I've seen my program accept IMGs, and I've personally been in interview for an IMG who looked really good on paper had little to no knowledge of what it meant to practice as a PA in the US.All of my clinical hours are in my home country and I cannot physically have them signed off. Can my certificates prove that I've been working all along or will I need to do fresh shadowing/clinical hours here in the US, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted December 29, 2015 Administrator Share Posted December 29, 2015 All of my clinical hours are in my home country and I cannot physically have them signed off. Can my certificates prove that I've been working all along or will I need to do fresh shadowing/clinical hours here in the US, I didn't have a single one of my clinical hours signed off. When I applied in 2009, the vast majority of programs accepted an applicant's self-reported hours at face value, and didn't require signed documentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa*prika Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Thanks. I hope it's still the same now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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