SGPDX84 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 A place for support and encouragement! Let's get our questions answered and share information so we can help eachother maximize our applications! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGPDX84 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 My first question is: Is anyone else applying without upper division biology or chemistry credits? My prereqs are finished and my GPA is solid, but I have no 300 level science coursework since I chose community college. We can apply with a class or two in progress (up until December 31st 2017).... but right now I'm debating taking full time work so I can get back on my feet financially before PA school. Any advice on whether to forego the full time work vs push to get an upper division genetics or organic course done? Thank you kindly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8er2004 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 My first question is: Is anyone else applying without upper division biology or chemistry credits? My prereqs are finished and my GPA is solid, but I have no 300 level science coursework since I chose community college. We can apply with a class or two in progress (up until December 31st 2017).... but right now I'm debating taking full time work so I can get back on my feet financially before PA school. Any advice on whether to forego the full time work vs push to get an upper division genetics or organic course done? Thank you kindly. It depends on how much PCE you have. If you have enough I would try to squeeze in those classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCMALXMO Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 My first question is: Is anyone else applying without upper division biology or chemistry credits? My prereqs are finished and my GPA is solid, but I have no 300 level science coursework since I chose community college. We can apply with a class or two in progress (up until December 31st 2017).... but right now I'm debating taking full time work so I can get back on my feet financially before PA school. Any advice on whether to forego the full time work vs push to get an upper division genetics or organic course done? Thank you kindly.Also, do you have a Bachelor's degree? If you've only taken the prerequisites in community college and don't have a Bachelor's degree, you already don't meet minimum requirements for OHSU. If you do have one, then I would agree that it comes down to direct patient care. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGPDX84 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 That's a given, no one can apply without a bachelors (I have a masters and worked in the mental health field for 9 years). My question is specifically regarding upper division coursework. Overall I know my application is strong, but I feel insecure about not having 300-400 level science prereqs. Some schools look more wholistically at applicants, OHSU may not be one of them. Just wondering if anyone has similar feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb_atc Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 That's a given, no one can apply without a bachelors (I have a masters and worked in the mental health field for 9 years). My question is specifically regarding upper division coursework. Overall I know my application is strong, but I feel insecure about not having 300-400 level science prereqs. Some schools look more wholistically at applicants, OHSU may not be one of them. Just wondering if anyone has similar feelings. OHSU is a program that looks at applicants holistically. Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCMALXMO Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 That's a given, no one can apply without a bachelors (I have a masters and worked in the mental health field for 9 years). My question is specifically regarding upper division coursework. Overall I know my application is strong, but I feel insecure about not having 300-400 level science prereqs. Some schools look more wholistically at applicants, OHSU may not be one of them. Just wondering if anyone has similar feelings. Not necessarily a given, especially with other schools in Oregon that don't require a Bachelor's degree. OHSU specifically cares more for clinical experience and direct patient care over academics, but those still have to be good. So long as you have the upper division prerequisites then I would say you're fine. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNA2PA Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Hi there, I'm also applying this cycle. This will be my first time applying as well, so I'm a bit nervous but excited as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliaa012 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 My first time applying! I am not an oregon resident and so i am worried that will hurt my chances. Any opinions?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCMALXMO Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 My first time applying! I am not an oregon resident and so i am worried that will hurt my chances. Any opinions??I don't feel that would hurt your chances. Having a lot of direct patient care hours, good grades, decent GRE, and such well surpass the location of the applicant. Be confident in your abilities and why you want to be a PA and it will show :) Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Any thoughts on 3.6 GPA and 12,000 PCE overcoming a 293 GRE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u0768001 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Applied on May 20th and received an email on May 26th that my application/materials have been sent on to the admissions committee for review! The email states it can take up to 10 weeks for this to be complete. Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tharen Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Also submitted application May 26th. Received email stating that my application has been sent to the admissions committee for review. Looking forward to what is to come! Good luck everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustYourAveragePAStudent Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 All submitted and verified!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaW83 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I just got my email today about being complete and sent off to review. Does anyone know about interviews ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaaa Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I got an email that my application is complete today too! If it takes up to 10 weeks for them to review, maybe we'll be hearing from them between now and mid-september Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb_atc Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Just submitted my application and got an email that they received my application. Here's to patiently waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaestnerk Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I've seen past posts comparing OHSU and Pacific University programs. Does anyone have further insight? Past applicants with any details of the curriculum itself (pros, cons, interesting features)? Please and thank you!! Best of luck to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schiersm Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Just got my rejection email. Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaW83 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I'm so sorry for your rejection! I know it stings but you will find a great program! May I ask what your stats were applying ? Also may I ask when you were verified etc ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaW83 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Well that is good news ! Is your interview at AT Still ? Mine is and it's in two days just wondering :) good luck on your next interview :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schiersm Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 14 minutes ago, MelissaW83 said: Well that is good news ! Is your interview at AT Still ? Mine is and it's in two days just wondering :) good luck on your next interview :) It is! See you on Wednesday :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaW83 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Sounds great ! Good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaaa Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Got a rejection email today. Bummer. Glad they're letting us know pretty early instead of baiting us for months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineedaname Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 11 hours ago, khwaaa said: Got a rejection email today. Bummer. Glad they're letting us know pretty early instead of baiting us for months. Do you mind sharing when you submitted and your stats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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