jmtam Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 It's early, but I figured to start a new thread for those applying for the 2017-2018 cycle. I applied to WMU last cycle, but unfortunately was not accepted. Will be applying again! What about you guys? Like This Quote MultiQuote Edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frompoppyhill Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I just started my CASPA and filled out my graduate application for Western. Won't submit for a few weeks so I can write my essay I am procrastinating on and look over everything. May I ask what your stats were when you first applied and were rejected and how you've improved for this year? This is my first and hopefully last time applying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmtam Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Last year my overall was a 3.1, science 3.2, prereq 3.8. 4,000 PCE, 100 volunteer hours, 60 shadowing hours, various leadership/ volunteer roles. These are my stats for this current cycle: Graduation Date: April 2014 University: Oakland University (Rochester, MI) Major: Bachelors of Health Sciences with concentration in Integrative Holistic Medicine Pre-Req GPA: 3.67 Advanced Anatomy- 3.7 Advanced Physiology- 4.0 Clinical Microbiology- 3.9 Clinical Microbiology Lab- 4.0 Medical Biochemistry- 3.5 Develomental Psychology- 3.5 Statistics- 3.0 Overall CASPA GPA: 3.29 Last 60 Credits/ Post- Bach GPA: 3.73 Patient Contact Hours: 5,300 (paid, Certified Nursing Assistant) Healthcare Experience: Dental Office Manager, Care Management Administration, Patient Sitter Shadowing Hours: ~100 (Trauma, Surgical Service, Rapid Response, Neurology, GI, and Derm) Letters of Recommendation: 1 from Neurology PA (I work with her on my hospital unit), 1 from a Derm/GI PA (I volunteered at her clinic), 1 from my unit manager, and 1 from a professor (professor for my biochem/pathology courses, conducts breast cancer research at OU). Extra Curricular: Pre-PA Society, President/ Vice President (Oakland University) Global Medical Brigades, Nicaragua Metro- Detroit Medical and Public Heath Brigades, President Keep Detroit Beautiful, Brand Ambassador (Detroit, MI) Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Executive Board Member, Volunteer Coordinator Gamma Phi Beta, Recruitment/ Chapter Advisor (Beta Chapter- University of Michigan) American Red Cross, Volunteer/ Blood Drive Coordinator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frompoppyhill Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Wow you sound like a very good candidate this cycle! I unfortunately don't have as much extracurriculars and healthcare experience as you :( I was able to get 1800 hours as a CNA, and my GPA is a 3.9 and 4.0 for pre reqs as a Human biology major, so I'm hope that will get me an interview. Since you applied last cycle we're you invited to an interview? If so, would you be willing to share your experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmtam Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Submitted my app a few days ago! I actually was not invited for an interview.[emoji17] I think my overall GPA is what did ruined it for me. The only recommendation admissions had for me when I asked for feedback was to boost my GPA a bit and possibly consider a different position for PCE. I boosted my gpa, but stuck with my position because I work on a progressive/ step down unit. I see different cases everyday; all cases are at high acuity levels. I learn something new everyday I come to work. I also work in Care Management Administration now. So I have more background on the insurance end of medicine too. I figured that would help more. I truly believe you will be fine because your GPA is so high. I'm extremely jealous of that. I would try to add more volunteering if you could and continue to get your patient care hours! Good luck!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 When do they invite for interviews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaW83 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I applied last cycle, and I interviewed but sadly was not accepted. Im really considering re-applying but I'm worried it would be the same result. I interviewed in February, when did you interview?if you don't mind me asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavor Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Has anybody already interviewed/got accepted for the 2017/2018 cycle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nehigley Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Has anybody already interviewed/got accepted for the 2017/2018 cycle?You have plenty of time! They won't do their first interviews until October. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leelanau16 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Just got an interview invitation for 9/29! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAc2020 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Leelanau16 said: Just got an interview invitation for 9/29! Congratulations! Had you heard anything from them prior to the invite? When did you submit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frompoppyhill Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Leelanau16 said: Just got an interview invitation for 9/29! I did as well for the 29th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leelanau16 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 On 9/7/2017 at 1:30 PM, PAc2020 said: Congratulations! Had you heard anything from them prior to the invite? When did you submit? Thanks! :) I received a confirmation email when they received the supplemental. Other than the complete app confirmation, this was the first message I've received from the program. I submitted on 5/29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leelanau16 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 On 9/7/2017 at 0:15 PM, Leelanau16 said: Just got an interview invitation for 9/29! Just made the decision to politely decline the offer to interview. I hope this opens an interview slot for one of you! :) Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmtam Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 I was just rejected! Best wishes everyone! Don't give up!! :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artichoke Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 32 minutes ago, jmtam said: I was just rejected! Best wishes everyone! Don't give up!! :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sorry to hear that. Good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Received an interview invite from WMU today for October 20th! So excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavor Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Also received an interview for October 20th :) so excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoSide Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Berry and OneDayPA-C, I will see you both on the 20th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAc2020 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I'll see you all there on the 20th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowikk Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hope to see those of you interviewing tomorrow!! Good luck everyone :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavor Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 On 9/28/2017 at 5:46 PM, Slowikk said: Hope to see those of you interviewing tomorrow!! Good luck everyone :) How'd it go!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneSmith Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Did anyone from the 9/29 interview group hear back yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frompoppyhill Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 23 hours ago, JaneSmith said: Did anyone from the 9/29 interview group hear back yet? Not yet, they said 10-14 days. Not sure if they meant to hear if you got early acceptance only, since if you didn’t make it that cut you can be put on hold and compared against next interviews to receive your acceptance later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneSmith Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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