MedTechChick Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hi!! I wanted to start a thread for the 2014 applicants. I feel like we should build some kind of comradarie while we go through this life-changing, nail-biting experience... this could be our virtual hangout! BTW, I'm Frances, first time applicant, and I live in Visalia. :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DLuong Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I've applied. I'm from up North so I have a bit of a challenge ahead. Good luck to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardinwr_cr Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hi guys, my name is Chris. I'm from Bakersfield. I wish you guys the best of luck. Hopefully we can all get accepted and become classmates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedTechChick Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 I've applied. I'm from up North so I have a bit of a challenge ahead. Good luck to everyone. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedTechChick Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hi guys, my name is Chris. I'm from Bakersfield. I wish you guys the best of luck. Hopefully we can all get accepted and become classmates. Crossing my fingers.... good luck to you too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DLuong Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Yes you too as well! btw my name is David. Will anyone here attend the two workshops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraHiker Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hello to everyone on the thread. Thanks to Frances for starting the thread. Consolidating Class of 2014 applicant info into one spot is very helpful for all of us. My name is Robert & I am re-applying to the program this year and look forward to the opportunity to interview again. David and I have met (hi David!), hello to Frances and Chris - hopefully we will all be meeting face to face this year at an orientation for new students someday soon! Good luck to all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick1816 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Hi, I just applied for the third time due to a miscommunication with one of my pre-reqs. I am hoping third time is a charm. Good Luck to everyone! Does anyone know what they will ask during the mock interviews and are we expected to bring anything (i.e. a resume)? Thank you. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedTechChick Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yes you too as well! btw my name is David. Will anyone here attend the two workshops? I will be attending both days of workshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedTechChick Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hello to everyone on the thread. Thanks to Frances for starting the thread. Consolidating Class of 2014 applicant info into one spot is very helpful for all of us. My name is Robert & I am re-applying to the program this year and look forward to the opportunity to interview again. David and I have met (hi David!), hello to Frances and Chris - hopefully we will all be meeting face to face this year at an orientation for new students someday soon! Good luck to all of you. Good luck this year Robert!! Are you coming to the workshops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedTechChick Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi, I just applied for the third time due to a miscommunication with one of my pre-reqs. I am hoping third time is a charm. Good Luck to everyone! Does anyone know what they will ask during the mock interviews and are we expected to bring anything (i.e. a resume)? Thank you.Michelle I have no idea what to expect for the mock interviews or what to bring... sorry. But good luck Michelle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraHiker Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Yes I plan on it. See you then Frances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsman2PA Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I have no idea what to expect for the mock interviews or what to bring... sorry. But good luck Michelle! I won't be able to attend the mocks interviews, but I would guess to expect to know your stuff like its the real deal. I did a mock interview with my dad and my uncle and let me tell you THAT was nerve racking...and they were just asking the run of the mill interview type stuff. I even video taped it, but I'm a nerdy former high school QB that likes to watch film :) Once you start hearing yourself talk, that room gets REAAALLY quiet, and its easy to veer from your original answer, and the heart rate increases, tunnel vision ensues, etc... Know about the program (did somebody say mission?), the profession, and yourself. Get a bad grade? Explain it and own it. Take time to answer your questions and avoid being a 'belt-fed' speaker shooting 1,000 words a minute. If I was attending, I would treat both days as being under observation. You'll be subconsciously making an impact on those around you, so take that for what its worth. I wouldn't stroll in with flip flops and tank tops high fivin' LesH is all i'm saying :) I would bring a pocket notepad and a pen just in case none are provided, but that's about it unless specifically told otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace6foot8 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hey, just thought I would introduce myself. My name is Arthur, second time trying to get into PA school, first time applying to SJVC (damn you speech requirement!). I'm from Baltimore, but have lived in San Jose for the last 4 years. I know I'm a little late to the party, but what's up with this "workshop" everyone's talking about? I'm really confident in my interviewing skills, but practice never hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DLuong Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Nice to see everyone today (Well I only know Robert really). I was the guy with the shaved head sitting in the first row. Hope to see everyone next week and good luck to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedTechChick Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm super nervous and excited about this Saturday's mock interviews... Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgbloke Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hi everyone. My name is Chris and this is my first time applying to SJVC (first time applying anywhere!) Just stumbled upon this site today looking for some more info about the program and was excited to see this thread. Let's hope it becomes useful and we all get in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DLuong Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 By no means am I counting my chicks before they hatch - but this is something to keep in mind: http://www.capanet.org/other-financial-opportunities/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 By no means am I counting my chicks before they hatch - but this is something to keep in mind: http://www.capanet.org/other-financial-opportunities/ You are doing your research and putting together a plan. That is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgbloke Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hey, does anyone have any insight or information regarding the personal statement that we are to write when we show up for our interviews? I have read a ton of the threads here and haven't come across anyone even mentioning it let alone commenting about it. Thank you, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgbloke Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Any current or past students who come across this... What surprised you the most about going to this program? Biggest challenge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraHiker Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Thanks David. Good stuff there. Robert By no means am I counting my chicks before they hatch - but this is something to keep in mind: http://www.capanet.org/other-financial-opportunities/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigk Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Any current or past students who come across this... What surprised you the most about going to this program? Biggest challenge? The amount of information that is thrown at you the first few months. It really is overwhelming in the beginning but then we all figured out how to get through it. That is the biggest challenge......at the start lol. The faculty is very good at keeping us on our toes so we don't slack off so just when we think we have a handle on things they toss a wrench in the engine and we all go into a tail spin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedTechChick Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hi everyone. My name is Chris and this is my first time applying to SJVC (first time applying anywhere!) Just stumbled upon this site today looking for some more info about the program and was excited to see this thread. Let's hope it becomes useful and we all get in! Welcome Chris!! Where are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgbloke Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I am from San Diego. By the way, reading a post by Just Steve in the pre-pa section. He is detailing his first year in PA school. Was eye opening....highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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