hopeful17pa Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 @JAGardner and @lmiys I received the email Friday too. It was definitely a scary read, I thought it was a denial! Heres to a little more waiting but its the holiday season so hopefully it goes quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelvalle Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I got the waiting email too. Chins up everyone. I'm terrible with names, but sure I met all of you. You are all amazing people. Great things are coming along for all of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlthornt Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Just got an interview invite for December 9th! Anyone else interviewing that date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRC Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Congrats! What were your stats if you don't mind me asking? @jlthornt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeffner Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Just got the invite for Dec 9th too! How many seats do you guys think are left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRC Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Congrats on the invite! Do you mind telling us your stats? @aeffner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeful17pa Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 @aeffner from my understanding while at interviews and from the email I received after each of the interviews a couple (if any) will get acceptance letters, some will get denial letters, and then there is also a group where they are interested. With the interested group you are graded by a rubric and given a score and placed in numerical order. After all of the interviews are completed however many spots are needed to fill their 40 they will take the top from that numerical list and everyone after the 40 are waitlisted. That was just my understanding. Anyone who has already been to interviews or received the email please correct me if I am wrong, I do not want to pass off any incorrect information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRC Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I'm guessing if we didn't receive emails for interviews on dec. 9th like the rest then that most likely mean our applications have been rejected. Or do they not send out emails for interviews on same day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlthornt Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I'm guessing if we didn't receive emails for interviews on dec. 9th like the rest then that most likely mean our applications have been rejected. Or do they not send out emails for interviews on same day? Absolutely not, @JRC! A current student received an invite one week before the interview date. There's still time. I've heard they are a little behind on things (I was verified August 25th) and received the email that I was under review almost a month ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRC Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 @jlthornt my application was verified & said that it is under review on August 1st. You got the email on Aug 25th & already heard back for an interview. I'm hoping that doesn't mean mine was already looked at being it was before yours. I guess they look at application based on ranking & not order...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndok5 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Hey everyone, I've been pretty busy throughout PA school and I apologize for completely forgetting about this site. I know it's a bit late in the game, but if you have any questions please feel free to ask. I'm glad to see JLindsey and Royce helping out answering the questions. Good luck to everyone that's applied and don't give up hope, we have a current student in our class that was notified within days of the interview that she was granted an interview. You really never know what can happen! Good luck and keep the faith! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeffner Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Well I think I'm going to reject the invitation for the interview today, so someone else should get the email today! I've already been accepted to a few programs. Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeffner Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Graduated from Central Michigan University with bachelor in exercise science August 15. GRE was 159/156/4.5 GPA 3.6 Hours 3896 at submission. Mostly from working full time since graduation as an exercise physiologist but also from being a nurse aid during college. I was only denied with no interview from 2 schools and I was invited to 8 interviews. Went to 5 of them and have been accepted to 2, waitlisted to 1, and waiting to hear from 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enpears Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I received an interview invite today for December 9, but I declined as I've accepted a spot at my top choice. I hope that opens it for someone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRC Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Do you mind sharing your stats? @enpears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewb Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 For you guys currently living in Mobile, what's a good area to look to rent? I would like to take the GI Bill/BAH as far as it will go (1263 for Mobile is the rate I just looked up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enpears Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Do you mind sharing your stats? @enpears Graduated in May from Emory University cGPA: 3.57 sGPA: 3.41 GRE: 161V / 159Q / 4.5A HCE: 100 clinic volunteer, 280 research assistant for an AIDS project, 18 volunteer med supply sorter, 260 animal research experience PCE: 200 CNA, 1200 MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royce920 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 @andrewb We all live scattered all over. Some people rent houses, some apartments, etc. Theres plenty of places depends where you wanna be closer too. I live closer to downtown (about 20 mins) from campus and some live right by campus but farther away from downtown. West Mobile is nice, I live in Midtown, I men its just like any other city...tons of places. I have a 2 bedroom thats on the nicer side of apartments and its 935.00 so your GI Bill will cover plenty if you want a smaller cheaper place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlindsey Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 @andrewb To echo what he said, I own a ~1900sq ft house in West Mobile and your GI bill would cover my mortgage. I live about 10 mins from campus. Traffic can affect your travel time pretty drastically depending on your route. I used to live in Timber Ridge apartments on Wall St which is about 5-10 mins drive to campus. A 2 bedroom was ~$900 at the time. Not sure what rates are now. I know you can find newer, nicer apartments for comparable rates. I'm not familiar with any apartments toward midtown/downtown. I know people that own houses in the area. Some areas are better than others (I wouldn't put my family in certain areas downtown or midtown). If you find any specific places you have questions about, just ask. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewb Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Thanks. I'd like to live closer to campus so at least in didactic year I can maximize family time, so I'll be concentrating my search in West Mobile. Is there any outdoor rec, like nice parks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckuhns Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Thanks. I'd like to live closer to campus so at least in didactic year I can maximize family time, so I'll be concentrating my search in West Mobile. Is there any outdoor rec, like nice parks? Hey @andrewb, I am a current didactic student along with jlindsey & royce920. My husband is in the military so we also live on BAH and it's totally do able! I live RIGHT near campus and it has been a huge advantage! I can fully take advantage of the libraries available and the fitness center! You can even get a membership for your spouse at $10/month. We rent a 3 bed 2 bath house (~1200 sq ft) with a small/non-existent yard (less maintenance!) for $850 a month. If I hear of any awesome rentals in the area, I will let you know! Also, feel free to post different areas/apartments you are looking into and someone will be able to give you additional details on the area. I remember jlindsey doing the same for me since I moved from out of state and it was super helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewb Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Thanks everyone. I will prob ask about more specific properties/areas when we start actively searching. Other than that, does anyone have any suggestions for recommended books not on the reading list, or material they wish they reviewed before class started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlindsey Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Thanks everyone. I will prob ask about more specific properties/areas when we start actively searching. Other than that, does anyone have any suggestions for recommended books not on the reading list, or material they wish they reviewed before class started? Take advantage of your free time. You'll do plenty of reading when classes start. I don't remember specifically what they put on our book list but for the first semester Netter's anatomy flash cards helped me a lot. You won't need any of the PANCE review books until second semester. Also, odds are that at least one upper class man will have PDF copies to hand down. I think there is a clinical physiology made ridiculously simple or something like that. Those books help too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royce920 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Agreed with jlindsey.......don't review anything before class starts enjoy your time off, plus you're taking the fun outta PA school by getting a jump start....lol. I (and many of my classmates) didn't buy a single book for the first semester. It all depends on your study/learning style but none of them are necessary, of course that is only my opinion. Going forward, I wouldn't buy any books until you see what can be handed down and talk to several members of our class. Many of the "required" textbooks I haven't so much as seen before let alone opened and actually read!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewb Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Thanks for the tips. Definitely not interested in buying books I won't use! My instinct is always to overprepare but I will try to take it easy before school starts. I have a big road trip out west planned with my family before we move to Mobile. I got my receipt email for the deposit/statement of intent. Good luck everyone interviewing in the next couple weeks. I'm excited to learn who my classmates are going to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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