SomosPAPAya Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) On 8/23/2018 at 10:12 AM, PrePA94 said: Awesome!! So for the 1:1 interview, did they talk to you about your individual application? Thank you So much btw!! So the setup is the following; 1) Presentation that informs you all about the program, the school, etc 2) Two different faculty members in 1-on-1 interviews. a)They did bring up topics regarding my application, but one was less focused on that and another asked more questions revolved around the application. I dont think its necessarily formulaic, just the individual's style to asses you. There was some overlap between the candidates having the same interviewer but also no overlap at all (i.e. of the 8 other candidates, 3 of us had one interviewer that was the same , but I didnt interview at all with other faculty that were doing interviews). b)They also asked the typical PA questions you find on those lists when you google PA interview questions c) So its very typical of most interviews. No surprises and they just want to get to know you. 3) A portion of your day is MMI/patient simulation stations. 4) Tour of campus with Temple PA students and then lunch. Of course prepare in anyway you can, but dont freak out too much.Everyone involved in the interview day was very welcoming and kind. Good luck! Edited August 25, 2018 by OwlKing 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichole96 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 On 8/23/2018 at 10:12 AM, PrePA94 said: Awesome!! So for the 1:1 interview, did they talk to you about your individual application? Thank you So much btw!! They asked a lot of standard questions, but I didn't get the impression that my interviewers had even seen my individual application. They seemed surprised when I mentioned my main experiences and didn't seem familiar with me as an applicant. I'm not sure if that's a reflection on their process or on my interviewers. Nevertheless, I would recommend thinking of stories you want to highlight and using them to respond to common questions! I should throw in a disclaimer that I was coming off an acceptance to my dream school, so I'm being hypercritical of Temple by comparison. That said, I found Temple to be pretty disinterested in me as an applicant and noticeably disorganized compared to all the other interviews I've been to. Anyway, please take my Eeyore opinions with a grain (or a whole shaker) of salt!! Hopefully the process goes smoother on your day and you have a much more positive impression! We heard from the class ahead of us that most people in their interview days got accepted, so it sounds like just getting offered an interview is a huge step forward for you! Best of luck. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL84 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I’m guessing no one has heard anything yet from the first interview? I know they said two weeks by mail, which coincidentally fell on a holiday, so I guess there’s no reason to be concerned.... but I expected a decision by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichole96 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Nothing here either. I'm not surprised but definitely unimpressed haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomosPAPAya Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) On 9/5/2018 at 11:37 AM, NickL84 said: I’m guessing no one has heard anything yet from the first interview? I know they said two weeks by mail, which coincidentally fell on a holiday, so I guess there’s no reason to be concerned.... but I expected a decision by now Well I am glad to hear I was not the only one! I have not received an email or a physical letter either. I am wondering if they got busy with their audit results they said they were expecting a week or two after that first interview date i.e unable to expand the number of seats they hoped for, and thus reassessing their interview/selection strategy?.....and hopefully nothing worse than that regarding accreditation !..... I think i recall the director mentioning in her presentation that the worst they would possibly get is probation status and at best full accreditation ( dont quote me on that, I dont have my notes with me). Edited September 7, 2018 by SomosPAPAya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL84 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hey guys...Got the acceptance letter in the mail today from the interview on 8/20. Beyond thrilled. Good luck to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrePA94 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 On 9/8/2018 at 9:36 PM, NickL84 said: Hey guys...Got the acceptance letter in the mail today from the interview on 8/20. Beyond thrilled. Good luck to everyone! Congrats!! How many people were at your interview? Also, do you mind sharing your stats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seware09 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Just received an invitation to interview on October 15th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nh1095 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Is it too late to apply at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichole96 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Accepted from the 8/20 interview but will be declining my seat. Best of luck to everyone else!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paprospect1229 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 6 hours ago, seware09 said: Just received an invitation to interview on October 15th! Congrats! Do you mind sharing stats? Also when did you submit your app? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seware09 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 14 hours ago, Paprospect1229 said: Congrats! Do you mind sharing stats? Also when did you submit your app? My stats are: science GPA 3.5, overall GPA 3.7, PCE 1500 hours as a PCT and Volunteer coach ~600 hours. I submitted my application on 6/14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL84 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I was accepted into this program with these stats: GPA 3.4, GRE 309 writing 4.5, PCT hours about 3000 Goes to prove that Temple is interested in you as a person, not necessarily by a set of numbers. As long as your application can be submitted before the deadline (don’t forget it takes weeks to process the application), I would encourage you to go for it. Don’t hold back. You got this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcass412 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 8/24/2018 at 6:24 PM, nichole96 said: They asked a lot of standard questions, but I didn't get the impression that my interviewers had even seen my individual application. They seemed surprised when I mentioned my main experiences and didn't seem familiar with me as an applicant. I'm not sure if that's a reflection on their process or on my interviewers. Nevertheless, I would recommend thinking of stories you want to highlight and using them to respond to common questions! I should throw in a disclaimer that I was coming off an acceptance to my dream school, so I'm being hypercritical of Temple by comparison. That said, I found Temple to be pretty disinterested in me as an applicant and noticeably disorganized compared to all the other interviews I've been to. Anyway, please take my Eeyore opinions with a grain (or a whole shaker) of salt!! Hopefully the process goes smoother on your day and you have a much more positive impression! We heard from the class ahead of us that most people in their interview days got accepted, so it sounds like just getting offered an interview is a huge step forward for you! Best of luck. Huh....that's so weird. I had the complete opposite experience! I felt like the faculty members I interviewed with had a decent grasp of who I was as a candidate (one of them actually had my info printed out!) and we had really great conversations that just really helped me relax into the day. I felt like they really got to know me as a person and not just a student. I really love the school (the facilities are beautiful!!) and the student tour guides were awesome. They were really authentic and helped give us a really realistic picture of what life is like as a PA student at Temple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcass412 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 9/10/2018 at 1:14 PM, nh1095 said: Is it too late to apply at this point? No! Apply, apply! They have interview dates into February usually according to our tour guides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolla Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I just received my acceptance email for the Temple PA Program! I interviewed on September 10th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliviadebellis Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 3 hours ago, DDolla said: I just received my acceptance email for the Temple PA Program! I interviewed on September 10th I also was just accepted from the Sept 10 interview! I am so excited! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny7788 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I also was just accepted from the Sept 10 interview! I am so excited!Congrats!!! Can you share your stats if you don’t mind? Also for those who also got accepted into this cohort, if you don’t mind Sharing as well???Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolla Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 4 hours ago, sunny7788 said: Congrats!!! Can you share your stats if you don’t mind? Also for those who also got accepted into this cohort, if you don’t mind Sharing as well??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk My overall GPA is a 3.85, science GPA is a 3.68, GRE was 314 with a 4.5 writing and 1,500+ hours as a CNA/international medical volunteer. I submitted my application on July 18th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjk88 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Has anyone gotten an email about a continuing candidate list? Is that effectively a wait list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrePA94 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I just need this school to accept me as their own, so I can then get a cool TU sweater. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrePA94 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I got in today from the 9/24 interview!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV18PA Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I was accepted from the 9/24 interview as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrePA94 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 On 9/13/2018 at 6:38 PM, msfpa28 said: Thank you! They sent an email invite late afternoon. Anyone know if theres a Facebook group for the accepted students? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliviadebellis Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 On 10/1/2018 at 11:53 AM, PrePA94 said: Anyone know if theres a Facebook group for the accepted students? I don't think they made one yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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