papys9064 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I'm a junior and will graduate in December of 2013. By the time I apply for P.A. school in May '13, my GPA will be a 3.35-3.4 with all my pre-reqs done. I should have about 1000 hours of CNA hours under my belt. When I matriculate into P.A. school (if I get in during the cycle I want to) I should have a 3.5 with 1500 hours. I'm a fairly good test taker and plan on doing very well on the GRE. I'm applying to 8-9 different schools in the midwest area. (4-5 in MI, 3 in Chicago, 1 in Milwaukee) My degree will be Pre-med (biomedical sciences) and my minor economics. What are my chances of getting into one of those? I'm not in terrible shape but I realize that there are more competitive students trying to get into one the 8-9 spots I am and I can't help but be worried. What can I do to improve my chances? I know that I should volunteer... Would joining an extracurricular activity help? Would taking the MCAT help? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterallsummer Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Just a total guess.. 80%. MCAT is pointless for PA school. A big plus for you would be to shadow a PA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmood Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I refuse to guesstimate because the unknown quantity is how your are personally, and how you interview. Plus, your projections might be way off. But if everything is as you say, you should at least get interviews. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsman2PA Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Fifty/Fifty....either you'll get in or you won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0untingstars Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Your GPA is pretty low for schools in Michigan :( I had similar stats to you and couldn't get in anywhere in the state despite trying for 2 years. You really need to have a 3.7+ to be competitive (in MI) and have 2000+ hours of experience. I suggest branching out to a few more schools, just in case. No need to take the MCAT. Volunteer work would help for Wayne State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackjacks Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I'd recommend against taking the MCAT because I have heard that it can make admissions people think you want to go to med school and PA school is just a backup. As far as ways to improve your chances, shadow in a few different specialties and volunteer. If you are interested in U of D Mercy I know that you can volunteer to be a patient model for some of their PA school practical exams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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