lola1414 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Agreed. My experience was positive as well, the interview didn't feel grueling at all. Questions were expected and overall the interview was quite pleasant compared to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david89 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Who did you guys have for interviewers? thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david89 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Who did you guys have for interviewers? thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyway77 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I had Miguel and 2nd year student James. They seemed like they were trying not to be especially threatening, but they did not smile a lot or offer much encouragement. (i.e. I left feeling like I didn't make a good impression) That could just be my perception, but I am used to more affirmation and acknowledgement when I am conversing with someone. Their lack of response made me feel more nervous and then I started babbling. My gut feeling is I won't get in, but who really knows. I did answer their questions and I think I had intelligent and appropriate responses. I was just super jittery saying them. Good luck to all of you who were there today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyway77 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I had Miguel and 2nd year student James. They seemed like they were trying not to be especially threatening, but they did not smile a lot or offer much encouragement. (i.e. I left feeling like I didn't make a good impression) That could just be my perception, but I am used to more affirmation and acknowledgement when I am conversing with someone. Their lack of response made me feel more nervous and then I started babbling. My gut feeling is I won't get in, but who really knows. I did answer their questions and I think I had intelligent and appropriate responses. I was just super jittery saying them. Good luck to all of you who were there today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateD Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I too found the interview to be a very positive experience. There were two interviewers... one a professor, Ms. Renee Wu, and the second an alumnus now practicing in Huntington Beach. They did hurl a ton of questions my way, but that of course, is to be expected. They really want to know your game plan. They want to know how you expect to pay for it, deal with the intensity of classes... basically how you plan to survive. There are 28 units the first semester... 11 graduate level classes. They were very upfront about the rigors that lay ahead, which I feel is more than appropriate. But that being said, I felt the interview had a very conversational feel. They seemed generally interested in what I've done and plan on doing in the future. I felt the day was well organized and pretty low-key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateD Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I too found the interview to be a very positive experience. There were two interviewers... one a professor, Ms. Renee Wu, and the second an alumnus now practicing in Huntington Beach. They did hurl a ton of questions my way, but that of course, is to be expected. They really want to know your game plan. They want to know how you expect to pay for it, deal with the intensity of classes... basically how you plan to survive. There are 28 units the first semester... 11 graduate level classes. They were very upfront about the rigors that lay ahead, which I feel is more than appropriate. But that being said, I felt the interview had a very conversational feel. They seemed generally interested in what I've done and plan on doing in the future. I felt the day was well organized and pretty low-key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzablan Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Yeah, I'm gonna' have to voice the same sentiments as KateD. I interviewed on the 23rd, and for me the experience was very positive. My panel consisted of PA Stephanie Baron and a current student. Very much a conversation type of atmosphere with several questions, but also a lot of smiles and laughing. My buddy was interviewed the same day by PA Wood and said he was an a-hole. So in all honesty, your experience will vary based on who you get. Pretty much like any program but overall I was pleased with WesternU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzablan Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Yeah, I'm gonna' have to voice the same sentiments as KateD. I interviewed on the 23rd, and for me the experience was very positive. My panel consisted of PA Stephanie Baron and a current student. Very much a conversation type of atmosphere with several questions, but also a lot of smiles and laughing. My buddy was interviewed the same day by PA Wood and said he was an a-hole. So in all honesty, your experience will vary based on who you get. Pretty much like any program but overall I was pleased with WesternU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicki638 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I interviewed with Stephanie Baron as well, and also Jasmine Bhasin and Britney (current students). I had such a positive experience and really enjoyed the interview process, they were so welcoming and they made me feel at ease. I had a friend interviewing that day too, and her interview experience sounded really different from mine but generally the same questions. As we sat outside waiting for the tour, I talked to a couple current students and the first thing they would ask was "who did you interview with?" So I think it kind of depends on who you interview with but I would also say that you really must stay confident, it will show in your interview. Before the interview I was terrified from reading all the previous posts because most people had a negative experience and generally said it was intimidating and grueling. I went in expecting the worst, but I stayed positive and had a great interview! So really, my point is don't take to heart everything you read on these forums because everyone has a different experience. If you smile, they will smile back and just stay confident. Michael really reiterated to me that they are trying to see if you will get nervous and stressed under pressure. If you can beat that, you'll have a great interview, Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicki638 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I interviewed with Stephanie Baron as well, and also Jasmine Bhasin and Britney (current students). I had such a positive experience and really enjoyed the interview process, they were so welcoming and they made me feel at ease. I had a friend interviewing that day too, and her interview experience sounded really different from mine but generally the same questions. As we sat outside waiting for the tour, I talked to a couple current students and the first thing they would ask was "who did you interview with?" So I think it kind of depends on who you interview with but I would also say that you really must stay confident, it will show in your interview. Before the interview I was terrified from reading all the previous posts because most people had a negative experience and generally said it was intimidating and grueling. I went in expecting the worst, but I stayed positive and had a great interview! So really, my point is don't take to heart everything you read on these forums because everyone has a different experience. If you smile, they will smile back and just stay confident. Michael really reiterated to me that they are trying to see if you will get nervous and stressed under pressure. If you can beat that, you'll have a great interview, Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yasamin Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 They did not ask to bring anything except pen and notepad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soraya1217 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hi everyone, Thanks for the helpful tips. I was on hold and now have an interview on Friday. I am super excited because WesternU is my first choice. Any helpful tips? I am very nervouse based on everything I have read. Can someone give me some good tips?? what they look for? ask?? is it basic like why do you want to become a PA? why western? THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly2390 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 hey soraya, i emailed karen back right away saying friday was my first choice. did she confirm with you yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ireimer Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I got an interview invite by email today too! I put down February 29th as my top choice but havent gotten a confirmation from Karen yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soraya1217 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 No I have not got a reply yet. Maybe tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahar Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hi Soraya, may I know your status? I am on hold but I did not recieve an interview yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soraya1217 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hi Bahar, Well my GPA was below the 3.4 mark, but I sent them updated transcripts with my current grades which boosted up my GPA. I also have over 3000+ hours of hands on patient care experience, I did a sit in on some of their class lectures and done 50 hours of shadowing a PA. Good Luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamavEreny Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Anybody that has interviewed today or any other day have questions to share? Also, any advice about the interview process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classcap3b Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Anybody that has interviewed today or any other day have questions to share? Also, any advice about the interview process? Make sure you can answer them how will you budget your expenses (i.e. How much loan you plan on taking out) and why do you choose WU instead of other PA progs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyronestuh Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I was just wondering, how does Western let you know whether or not you're rejected or will receive an interview? Do they do it through email for both? I asked about my status today since I'm not on hold and I also haven't received a rejection, and they said they'll be emailing me this week. Not quite sure what to expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethSB Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I interviewed on Jan 12 and still haven't heard anything. Anybody else in the same boat? I know they said we won't hear until the end of March, but a girl I met on the 12th received her acceptance last Saturday! It's the waiting that is so hard .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtguy Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I interviewed on Jan 12 and still haven't heard anything. Anybody else in the same boat? I know they said we won't hear until the end of March, but a girl I met on the 12th received her acceptance last Saturday! It's the waiting that is so hard .. I interviewed on Jan. 11th and I'm still in the dark.....it is not over yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethSB Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 They still have 2 more dates to interview at the end of this month and then again in the beginning of March, right? I wonder how they are ranking the interviews for acceptance. This is a daunting waiting process!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeful143 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I agree ElizabethSB, this waiting is killing me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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