Which schools are willing to accept students straight out of Undergrad?

[pa_2020]

Hey Everyone! I was hoping to widen my search of PA schools that I would like to apply to. I am trying to be more realistic about which schools I'll have a better chance of getting into when applying next year as the applications are expensive. I believe I can get my GPA between 3.4-3.6 and will have around 1500-1800 HCE hours between working as a Medical Assistant and volunteering for patient intake at two free clinics. I will be taking the GRE next month, but will retake it if my scores are not 155 or higher for Quant and Verbal. I was hoping for schools in NC and was thinking I would be a good candidate for High Point but I do not really know much about the national programs, any help you guys could give would be appreciated! Thanks!

[8404PA]

albeit I was in the Navy first, my program accepted me straight after my bachelors. (South College)

[MT2PA]

There's a whole website dedicated to this - PAEA - or you could take a gander at the specific school threads on this forum.  You've got to do your own legwork here to figure out where you might have a chance.  No shortcuts by having us do it for you.

[marktheshark89]

https://www.amazon.com/Applicants-Manual-Physician-Assistant-Programs/dp/1519198116

 

This may be of help to you. Full disclosure in that I am the author. 

[jlumsden]

Rather than just basing your school search on which schools you think you can get into, it might be helpful to take a careful look at which schools you would be a good fit for.

 

Here are some things to consider:

Which schools have faculty whose interests match yours?  Read their bios, if available, on the website.

Consider booking a visit to the program.  It's uncommon, but if you make a good impression, you stand a stronger chance when you submit your application.

Would you prefer a rural or an urban campus?

Consider the clinical assignments schools offer.  Do you want rotations closer to campus, or would you prefer to be sent to a assignments in other states?  Do you want to go abroad for a rotation?

Is it important to earn a Master's Degree?

Most programs are directed toward primary care, but a few have specialized focuses, such as Cornell's program, which is surgical.

Would you prefer a school where the students are young like you, or older?   Look at the admission statistics.

 

If you can articulate why a school is a good fit, you stand a far better chance than just trying to get into whatever school will accept you.

 

Good luck!