bfluke1816 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Received acceptance call this afternoon! Anyone know if someone has started a Facebook page for the class starting in January? Never to early to start talking about housing:) Also, anyone have recommendations on affordable housing semi-close to campus? Ideally would like to walk or drive <15 minutes to class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmack1213 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I got in!!! I know many are wondering about the Facebook page and Mrs. Morris told me it should be up within the next 3 weeks or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenlayercookie Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Accepted yesterday! Interview Aug 1-2. I guess it's not too early to start looking for a roommate? Anyone interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenlayercookie Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Also, the campus president addressed the University's accreditation issues at the interview. He said there would be no effects on the PA program, including ARC-PA accreditation. He said if anything, it might introduce "scholarship and fund research opportunities." I am still skeptical, however. ARC-PA accreditation requires sponsor insitution regional accreditation, and South is at risk of losing it. The SACS decision apparently will be made in December. Seems to me if South loses regional accreditation, the PA program loses ARC-PA accreditation. Some news articles are referencing consumer advocacy groups that oppose the sale of the university as means to skirt federal regulations. Another college that is being sold in the same deal was just revoked accreditation for "insufficient information" regarding finances. What are your thoughts on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argo17 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 47 minutes ago, sevenlayercookie said: Also, the campus president addressed the University's accreditation issues at the interview. He said there would be no effects on the PA program, including ARC-PA accreditation. He said if anything, it might introduce "scholarship and fund research opportunities." I am still skeptical, however. ARC-PA accreditation requires sponsor insitution regional accreditation, and South is at risk of losing it. The SACS decision apparently will be made in December. Seems to me if South loses regional accreditation, the PA program loses ARC-PA accreditation. Some news articles are referencing consumer advocacy groups that oppose the sale of the university as means to skirt federal regulations. Another college that is being sold in the same deal was just revoked accreditation for "insufficient information" regarding finances. What are your thoughts on this? I spoke to someone regarding this as well. The way I have taken it is as long as the deal with the new parent company goes through and that South keeps accreditation, the pa program will not be affected. If South loses accreditation though, I believe the PA Program would lose accreditation as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acap Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 14 hours ago, Argo17 said: I spoke to someone regarding this as well. The way I have taken it is as long as the deal with the new parent company goes through and that South keeps accreditation, the pa program will not be affected. If South loses accreditation though, I believe the PA Program would lose accreditation as well. Is this just for this campus or all of the PA program campuses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lipglossandlabcoats Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Are they still interviewing people?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenlayercookie Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 2 hours ago, lipglossandlabcoats said: Are they still interviewing people?? Yeah, they said they have 3-4 interviews left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lipglossandlabcoats Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 12 minutes ago, sevenlayercookie said: Yeah, they said they have 3-4 interviews left 3-4 interview sessions or only 3-4 people left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenlayercookie Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 29 minutes ago, lipglossandlabcoats said: 3-4 interview dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lipglossandlabcoats Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 10 minutes ago, sevenlayercookie said: 40 minutes ago, lipglossandlabcoats said: 3-4 interview dates. Awesome! Thank you. Do you happen to know if they have already selected people for those sessions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argo17 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 5 hours ago, Acap said: Is this just for this campus or all of the PA program campuses? I would think that all of South's PA Programs would be affected, but then again, I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 On 8/7/2017 at 6:03 PM, Argo17 said: I would think that all of South's PA Programs would be affected, but then again, I'm not sure. http://www.sacscoc.org/2016decActionsanddisclosurestatements/South University - BDG.pdf SACSCOC’s accreditation includes all components of the institution—all programs, branch campuses, off-campus sites, and distance learning programs as reported to the Commission; thus, the Probation status applies to the entire institution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I don't know what would happen to PA accreditation, but you cannot get federal loans for an institution that is not regionally accredited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmack1213 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 On 8/6/2017 at 7:59 PM, sevenlayercookie said: Also, the campus president addressed the University's accreditation issues at the interview. He said there would be no effects on the PA program, including ARC-PA accreditation. He said if anything, it might introduce "scholarship and fund research opportunities." I am still skeptical, however. ARC-PA accreditation requires sponsor insitution regional accreditation, and South is at risk of losing it. The SACS decision apparently will be made in December. Seems to me if South loses regional accreditation, the PA program loses ARC-PA accreditation. Some news articles are referencing consumer advocacy groups that oppose the sale of the university as means to skirt federal regulations. Another college that is being sold in the same deal was just revoked accreditation for "insufficient information" regarding finances. What are your thoughts on this? Are you considering not accepting your spot because of this? Kind of concerning we won't know for sure until December, right before classes would start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nataliet7 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Not selected for interview. This was expected. My GPA is not perfect as I was a D1 student athlete. I understand I am not the perfect applicant, but thought having the extracurriculars would help. Does anybody have any advice on how to strengthen my application for next year? I probably need more shadowing and I did get a new job as a medical assistant. First time applicant. Graduated with a bachelors degree in exercise science in 2016 and spent the year working to get experience/hours. GPA: 3.56 SGPA: 3.2 Patient Care: 2000 hours (1000 as a patient care associate, 1000 as a phlebotomist) Got a new job as a medical assistant for a dermatologist. Volunteer: MEDLIFE trip to Peru, plus 300 random hours with other things. Shadowing: 25 hours family practice GRE: 150V/150Q/5A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd801 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 On 8/16/2017 at 3:03 PM, nataliet7 said: Not selected for interview. This was expected. My GPA is not perfect as I was a D1 student athlete. I understand I am not the perfect applicant, but thought having the extracurriculars would help. Does anybody have any advice on how to strengthen my application for next year? I probably need more shadowing and I did get a new job as a medical assistant. First time applicant. Graduated with a bachelors degree in exercise science in 2016 and spent the year working to get experience/hours. GPA: 3.56 SGPA: 3.2 Patient Care: 2000 hours (1000 as a patient care associate, 1000 as a phlebotomist) Got a new job as a medical assistant for a dermatologist. Volunteer: MEDLIFE trip to Peru, plus 300 random hours with other things. Shadowing: 25 hours family practice GRE: 150V/150Q/5A Hey Natalie, Just read your post. Don't be too discouraged. I was accepted to South University this year but was previously rejected in the past at other schools. I think your new job as a Medical Assistant is a great start, having a year of that work under your belt will only benefit you. I don't believe you need too many more shadowing hours. Maybe another 15 or so over the course of the year. One thing I would recommend is to take some science classes over again or potentially take new ones that will help your prepare for the PA school curriculum. Even taking 1 class a semester over Spring, Fall, and Summer could be enough to raise your GPA. Some schools look at your most recent grades and if you can prove your ability to get good grades in the recent classes some programs will overlook the lower overall GPA. Also, don't know how your personal statement looked, but that's going to be a huge part of getting an interview. If you haven't yet done so, look into this book ... https://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/how-to-write-your-physician-assistant-personal-statement-stephen-pasquini-pa-c/1122653318/2672542080819?st=PLA&sid=BNB_DRS_Marketplace+Shopping+greatbookprices_00000000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP24104 It helped me immensely in writing a personal statement as my initial one was garbage to be honest! Hope some of this helps, best of luck and keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nolefan1851 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Accepted!!!! Interviewed August 15-16th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD2PA Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'm wondering if they have started sending out rejections. I haven't heard anything at all. At this point, I think it's going to be a rejection but just trying to keep the faith lol. Is anyone else still in limbo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ems94 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I received an email on Friday (8-18) that I have been waitlisted for this upcoming January start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilygurlie Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 22 hours ago, DD2PA said: I'm wondering if they have started sending out rejections. I haven't heard anything at all. At this point, I think it's going to be a rejection but just trying to keep the faith lol. Is anyone else still in limbo? I received a rejection via e-mail about 2 weeks ago at like 9pm EST. Submitted early June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD2PA Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 20 hours ago, ilygurlie said: I received a rejection via e-mail about 2 weeks ago at like 9pm EST. Submitted early June. Sorry to hear that, I guess they have started sending out rejections. I find it weird I haven't heard anything one way or the other. I don't know if I should call or just wait it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geniem116 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 28 minutes ago, DD2PA said: Sorry to hear that, I guess they have started sending out rejections. I find it weird I haven't heard anything one way or the other. I don't know if I should call or just wait it out? I would wait. Last year I waited a long time too and finally received an interview invite in early September. I'm pretty sure they interview through October! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjs21 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 8/21/2017 at 4:31 PM, DD2PA said: I'm wondering if they have started sending out rejections. I haven't heard anything at all. At this point, I think it's going to be a rejection but just trying to keep the faith lol. Is anyone else still in limbo? I'm in the same position. I applied last year and they didn't send me anything until January 7th (their first day of classes) telling me that the class was full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilygurlie Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 3 hours ago, DD2PA said: Sorry to hear that, I guess they have started sending out rejections. I find it weird I haven't heard anything one way or the other. I don't know if I should call or just wait it out? Ah, sorry they actually sent me the rejection more than a month ago. It is getting late for a jan start school but who knows! you're never fully out until they send you that rejection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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