tx329 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Same! I got an email yesterday inviting me to interview 9/24! When did you complete everything?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCPE5 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Just a heads up, I interviewed here in 2014 and got an e-mail in September inviting me to interview later in September. So keep that in mind when you're trying to make these mental timelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson83 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Thanks for the heads up. Hope they don't wait too long cause I would need to make arrangements for travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abridgeee Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Just got my rejection. Good luck to everyone in the running!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson83 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I also received my rejection letter today. Hope everyone does well on their interviews. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccar Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Received a rejection as well. Darn. Good luck to everyone else! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.McGibblets Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Sorry to hear that, do you guy mind sharing when you were CASPA verified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8er2004 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Good that rejection email as well. Oh well, on to prep for my two interviews coming up. Was verified 6-13-16. Everyone good luck :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccar Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Sorry to hear that, do you guy mind sharing when you were CASPA verified? Mine was verified 6/28, application for this school was complete on 7/5. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harden4mvp Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Rejection as well........congrats to everyone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcox87 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Also received a rejection letter today. To all those that received one, keep your head up! I am sure a program is getting ready to send you an interview invite any day now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db702 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Good luck to everyone that got an interview! I'm a current student in the 2019 class, and I absolutely love it. If anyone ever has any questions just shoot away and I"ll answer when I can. I was able to talk to many different students during my application process, and it helped my decision making/transition into PA school a lot. Here for ya if you need it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanosaur Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Rejected today. They sent the e-mail twice as though once wasn't enough. Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmc2016 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Good luck to everyone that got an interview! I'm a current student in the 2019 class, and I absolutely love it. If anyone ever has any questions just shoot away and I"ll answer when I can. I was able to talk to many different students during my application process, and it helped my decision making/transition into PA school a lot. Here for ya if you need it! Hi I have an interview 9/24, and I was wondering why you chose UNT and what you like most about the school since you started attending UNT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db702 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Hi I have an interview 9/24, and I was wondering why you chose UNT and what you like most about the school since you started attending UNT? There was a lot of life circumstances that factored into me choosing UNT (like the program starting in July when most start in May, the price of the program, longer breaks, longer program, etc.), but the decision was also easy to make based on my experience there during my interview. The facilities are great, I was very impressed (and still am) with the cadaver lab, the OSCE rooms (rooms where you do your medical interviews w/ a fake patient), and the location of the school (it's literally in the heart of Fort Worth and the school has an amazing view of downtown). With all that said, I wasn't over the top excited about coming into UNT, but that changed once school started. The faculty is amazing, the class above us has helped us out tremendously, my classmates are awesome (no competition with one another at all and incredible support system), and it has honestly just been a great experience. My decision in coming here has been solidified again and again that it was the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmc2016 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 There was a lot of life circumstances that factored into me choosing UNT (like the program starting in July when most start in May, the price of the program, longer breaks, longer program, etc.), but the decision was also easy to make based on my experience there during my interview. The facilities are great, I was very impressed (and still am) with the cadaver lab, the OSCE rooms (rooms where you do your medical interviews w/ a fake patient), and the location of the school (it's literally in the heart of Fort Worth and the school has an amazing view of downtown). With all that said, I wasn't over the top excited about coming into UNT, but that changed once school started. The faculty is amazing, the class above us has helped us out tremendously, my classmates are awesome (no competition with one another at all and incredible support system), and it has honestly just been a great experience. My decision in coming here has been solidified again and again that it was the right decision. Thanks for answering. How was the whole interview process, and what kind of questions were you asked? I also know that UNT typically has an essay and group activity, how were those? Any tips on how to prepare? Sorry for all the questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db702 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Thanks for answering. How was the whole interview process, and what kind of questions were you asked? I also know that UNT typically has an essay and group activity, how were those? Any tips on how to prepare? Sorry for all the questions! No worries at all! So if the interview goes the same as it did last year, it will run like this (these are in a different order for different people): one on one interview with a faculty member, group exercise in which you are presented a topic/issue and asked to individually formulate your answer to that issue and then discuss it as a group, and then you'll have a written essay portion on a prompt. At the end you'll have lunch at assigned tables with faculty at each table to answer questions etc! The one on one interview is dependent on who you get interviewing you... Mine was extremely chill, but I've talked to classmates that said they were asked a ton of questions and what not (one of the funniest/coolest faculty apparently interviews kinda tough). Group exercise is very easy! I believe they are just making sure you can work in a group setting and what not. The writing is also easy, pretty sure they just want to ensure you know how to write... It really isn't stressful at all! Preparing wise, I would read up about the school and what not. Nothing to in depth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaknick Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I had to interview with the faculty member that is super awesome, but they interview students very tough. The best advice I can give is to just be yourself. In the group exercise, they are looking to see how you work as a team. This school is VERY big on working together in the classroom and in the clinical setting. Don't worry if you think you are dominant or if you are more laid back. We have some of every type of personality here! Just as long as you are friendly and helpful :) As for the writing, they will give you a super chill topic and you just have to be able to write an organized paper about it. Main thing here: be able to write a topic sentence, intro, body paragraphs and a conclusion. I'm sure they also look for spelling and grammar. One thing that I didn't do was practice my one on one interviewing skills and I really wish I had! Many universities will have programs where you can go in and practice interviewing with people, I know UT Austin did anyways. If you don't have that option, just practice with a friend, relative or coworker so you can get used to the flow of interviewing. Like db702 said, the faculty all have extremely different ways of interviewing, so be prepared to either get the usual questions (why do you want to be a PA, what is a PA) or random questions like about your prior experiences, grades, personal statement, etc. Also be prepared for slower, more relaxed interviews or rapid-fire interviews. I've heard it all, so just be prepared! Congrats on receiving invitations to interview! If you haven't received word back, don't fret yet. I was watching this forum all day every day and I didn't even get an invite to interview until January! If you've received a denial, then try again next year since I know a few of our classmates didn't get in until the second or third application. Just keep trying to improve your app. Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchang436 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 This is refreshing to hear. My application was complete and forwarded to the Admissions Committee on 7/11 and I am still patiently awaiting for a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m19521 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 No worries at all! So if the interview goes the same as it did last year, it will run like this (these are in a different order for different people): one on one interview with a faculty member, group exercise in which you are presented a topic/issue and asked to individually formulate your answer to that issue and then discuss it as a group, and then you'll have a written essay portion on a prompt. At the end you'll have lunch at assigned tables with faculty at each table to answer questions etc! The one on one interview is dependent on who you get interviewing you... Mine was extremely chill, but I've talked to classmates that said they were asked a ton of questions and what not (one of the funniest/coolest faculty apparently interviews kinda tough). Group exercise is very easy! I believe they are just making sure you can work in a group setting and what not. The writing is also easy, pretty sure they just want to ensure you know how to write... It really isn't stressful at all! Preparing wise, I would read up about the school and what not. Nothing to in depth! For those of you who are wondering, this past weekend there was an open house at UNT. At the open house they said that the entire interview process will be changing for this cycle and they are utilizing MMI. I am not sure if they will continue to use an essay or not with their MMI, but the entire interview IS changing, so don't prepare for what is listed above. I wish I had more feedback to give into the entire process. After my interview I will post for some incite into what you can expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedosheep Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 For those of you who are wondering, this past weekend there was an open house at UNT. At the open house they said that the entire interview process will be changing for this cycle and they are utilizing MMI. I am not sure if they will continue to use an essay or not with their MMI, but the entire interview IS changing, so don't prepare for what is listed above. I wish I had more feedback to give into the entire process. After my interview I will post for some incite into what you can expect.This is great news! (For those who like MMI.) Should be interesting to see what they come up with. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx329 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I received my interview 8/22!! If anyone has already interviewed and has any advice let me know :) I finished my app around June 16th! My interview is 10/22! Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxwin93 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Anybody else here that hasn't received a rejection or an interview invite? Can't help but think the worst like what if my application got lost >_<? It would be reassuring to know that I wasn't the only one that hasn't heard anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spypharmd Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I haven't heard anything either. I did receive an email about missing a prereq but pointed out the course in my transcript to them..other than that I haven't heard anything. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchang436 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Nope...I haven't heard a thing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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