Hailstorm1023 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) Oh and I forgot to say about the interview! So there were about 80 people in the session and they started us out in a big room and had us write a short essay (nothing crazy). Then they told us a bit about the program and had current students that started in August tell about their experience thus far and they answered most of our questions for us. Then they divided us up into small groups and we went to do interviews. I was interviewed by 3 members of staff and had 2 other applicants sitting next to me answering questions. There were like 6 questions total and whoever came up with their answer first would just go for it, kind of like popcorn style until all 3 of us answered the question. Then after that, we went to a classroom and they ran us through a PBL session so that we could see their teaching method in action which was very unique and fun and really stood out to me. Overall they are just really different from any other program I’ve seen. When you go to the interview, keep in mind that they discourage competition and emphasize working as a team. Everything is pass/fail in the program and they don’t encourage students to compete with one another which is a huge relief. I enjoyed my interview session! I would say that because you’re interviewing with 2 other people that the interviewers don’t show much emotion or response to your answers so that all candidates feel like they were treated the same. For that reason I was scared because the interviewers seemed a little less personable and didn’t seem to give much of a response to my answers and so I felt like I didn’t know where I stood. But just realize that they have to be that way with the way it’s set up. sorry for the long winded response but I hope it helps everyone with the next interview session! Be yourself and you will be fine! Good luck! Edited October 15, 2018 by Hailstorm1023 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sondrra Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Hailstorm1023 said: Oh and I forgot to say about the interview! So there were about 80 people in the session and they started us out in a big room and had us write a short essay (nothing crazy). Then they told us a bit about the program and had current students that started in August tell about their experience thus far and they answered most of our questions for us. Then they divided us up into small groups and we went to do interviews. I was interviewed by 3 members of staff and had 2 other applicants sitting next to me answering questions. There were like 6 questions total and whoever came up with their answer first would just go for it, kind of like popcorn style until all 3 of us answered the question. Then after that, we went to a classroom and they ran us through a PBL session so that we could see their teaching method in action which was very unique and fun and really stood out to me. Overall they are just really different from any other program I’ve seen. When you go to the interview, keep in mind that they discourage competition and emphasize working as a team. Everything is pass/fail in the program and they don’t encourage students to compete with one another which is a huge relief. I enjoyed my interview session! I would say that because you’re interviewing with 2 other people that the interviewers don’t show much emotion or response to your answers so that all candidates feel like they were treated the same. For that reason I was scared because the interviewers seemed a little less personable and didn’t seem to give much of a response to my answers and so I felt like I didn’t know where I stood. But just realize that they have to be that way with the way it’s set up. sorry for the long winded response but I hope it helps everyone with the next interview session! Be yourself and you will be fine! Good luck! Thank you!! That was super helpful and answered my question. I just I wanted to make sure that they weren’t the kind of interviewers who were intimindating and aggressive during the group interview! Sounds like a great experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailstorm1023 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Just now, sondrra said: Thank you!! That was super helpful and answered my question. I just I wanted to make sure that they weren’t the kind of interviewers who were intimindating and aggressive during the group interview! Sounds like a great experience Good! The questions sometimes were a little difficult but really try to draw on your experiences in multiple areas of life to apply it to the questions. Like I said, I was a little intimidated just because they smiled/laughed/gave feedback very minimally and so I didn’t know if they liked me. But they give you tons of time to answer and there’s no rush to blurt something out. So just take your time and think for a few seconds before you answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jem260 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Anyone else from the sept 29th interview session not hear back yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateP12 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 24 minutes ago, jem260 said: Anyone else from the sept 29th interview session not hear back yet? You are not alone. I haven't heard anything either. Hopefully tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTTran Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I got in also!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k1226 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Congrats to everyone accepted!! Which section of the interview were you in? I was in the 11:30 section and have yet to hear anything positive or negative yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTTran Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 4 minutes ago, kmp1226 said: Congrats to everyone accepted!! Which section of the interview were you in? I was in the 11:30 section and have yet to hear anything positive or negative yet. I was in the 7:30 am one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamandap Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Aaaahh! I missed the phone call today and tried calling back all afternoon! Hopefully I’ll get ahold of them tomorrow and it will be about an acceptance! I was in the 7:30 Sept 29th group as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2018PrePA Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Accepted as well!! I was in the 7:30am session. Have the people who received acceptance calls gotten the acceptance email with additional info from them yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailstorm1023 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 9 hours ago, kmp1226 said: Congrats to everyone accepted!! Which section of the interview were you in? I was in the 11:30 section and have yet to hear anything positive or negative yet. I was in the 11:30 session too! Hopefully you get your call soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrePA3145 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Just got an acceptance call from the 9/29 interview! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedayPA7 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 15 hours ago, 2018PrePA said: Accepted as well!! I was in the 7:30am session. Have the people who received acceptance calls gotten the acceptance email with additional info from them yet? I haven't gotten an email yet either, I'm anxious for all the details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedayPA7 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 10/15/2018 at 2:09 PM, sondrra said: Congrats on the acceptance— that’s awesome! Mind sharing your stats and the interview format? Thank you!! Overall GPA: 3.44 Science GPA: 3.29 PCE: about 600 hours working in home as a patient care provider for a boy with severe CP HCE: volunteered in a hospital, worked for Gift of Life: Marrow Registry Volunteer: Probably about 200+ hours with various organizations My stats aren't that great and I was super nervous so I worked really hard on my personal statement and prepped for weeks prior to my interview and I think I did really well on it which led to my acceptance. So if you don't have great stats keep your head up, you can do it if you work hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sondrra Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 27 minutes ago, onedayPA7 said: Thank you!! Overall GPA: 3.44 Science GPA: 3.29 PCE: about 600 hours working in home as a patient care provider for a boy with severe CP HCE: volunteered in a hospital, worked for Gift of Life: Marrow Registry Volunteer: Probably about 200+ hours with various organizations My stats aren't that great and I was super nervous so I worked really hard on my personal statement and prepped for weeks prior to my interview and I think I did really well on it which led to my acceptance. So if you don't have great stats keep your head up, you can do it if you work hard! I’m happy that it all worked out for you! Good luck with the program! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SponnyPA Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I received an acceptance phone call today and will be accepting a seat into the program! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SponnyPA Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 My stats for reference were: Undergrad: BS athletic training from SUNY Brockport cGPA- 3.34 science GPA- 3.92 healthcare experience- 1200 hours as a student athletic trainer volunteerism/service/shadowing- 50 hours shadowing a PA, ortho, and ortho surgeon. President of college sports med club. Various volunteering for fundraisers and community service. research- published thesis on total knee dislocations and rehabilitative protocol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sondrra Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 1 hour ago, SponnyPA said: My stats for reference were: Undergrad: BS athletic training from SUNY Brockport cGPA- 3.34 science GPA- 3.92 healthcare experience- 1200 hours as a student athletic trainer volunteerism/service/shadowing- 50 hours shadowing a PA, ortho, and ortho surgeon. President of college sports med club. Various volunteering for fundraisers and community service. research- published thesis on total knee dislocations and rehabilitative protocol. awesome! I also received my athletic training degree! congrats on the acceptance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k1226 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Does anyone know if we have yet to hear back between Monday and yesterday about the 9/29 interview, can we assume there's no good to come from that?? My anxiety is currently through the roof at the moment.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateP12 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 1 minute ago, kmp1226 said: Does anyone know if we have yet to hear back between Monday and yesterday about the 9/29 interview, can we assume there's no good to come from that?? My anxiety is currently through the roof at the moment.. I am not sure, but based on the posts from the last few years it looks like acceptance calls went out over 2 days, and a couple days later rejections and waitlists we're emailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan23 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I got the call Tuesday at around 3pm saying I got in! They told me they would be sending out more information in a week or so. Congrats to everyone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBar2sek Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Accepted Tuesday on the 16th! got the email with confirmation of the deposit yesterday! best of luck to those interviewing in November! A friend of mine just got an invite for the November date! very laid back interview! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyCap Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I have an interview for the November 10th 11:30 session. So excited! Does anyone have any insight into what the writing portion entails? Let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plzletmein Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Has anyone received a rejection letter from the first interview date?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manda96x44 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I have an interview for November 10th at 7:30 am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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