futurepackc Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Hi! I thought I would start this thread to see if who else is applying and any advice form current students. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGCUPADirClinEd Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Remain calm and optimistic It's not ALL about GPAs. Go to our FAQs page and scroll down to "How can I make my CASPA admission application stronger" We do review ALL applications thoroughly. Once you submit via CASPA, we are electronically notified and receive your application - there really is no need to call or inquire to confirm that it has been received Remember that your application must be "VERIFIED" by the posted deadline. It is recommended that you submit your application well in advance of the deadline If your application isn't complete, it will not be passed on to a secondary review until all requirements are met (including GRE, letters of recommendation, final grades, degree conferral, etc.). Applications are not screened until they reach CASPA "Verified" status. Monitor your application status in CASPA and do what you can to make sure your letters of recommendation and transcripts are received by CASPA in a timely fashion. Follow CASPA's instructions carefully, and don't forget to enter your experiences in the appropriate areas Know the program requirements for admission! Review the website carefully https://www2.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/HS/MPAS/admissions.html Review our FAQs carefully! Look there if you have a question, many if not most questions are answered there. https://www2.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/HS/MPAS/faq.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokkeherrie Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Can't wait to apply in September! Thanks for the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amh2021 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I applied! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAProspect11 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Also applied, fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prepaguy23 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Applied last week! Good luck all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazymedic Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I applied just now. Hoping for good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGCUPADirClinEd Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Hi, Please be assured that all applications that are received are thoroughly reviewed. We are a small group of faculty and staff, and it is time-consuming, but we review everything! Last year was extremely competitive, and we imagine that this will be true year after year for the foreseeable future. In last year's cycle I posted some insight into what is looked at, and what might be more competitive. Just meeting the minimums doesn't guarantee an interview, but high GPAs don't necessarily guarantee an interview or acceptance. The biggest thing: make sure you meet the minimums! Look at your BCP GPAs in CASPA. Remember we also look at the last 60 credits of the bachelors degree and factor that GPA in (this is a University requirement, and we have to abide by it). We are looking for the all around best 20 out of many, many applicants. Very difficult to choose from so many excellent applicants. I hope to see some of you in a few months! -Dr G 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amh2021 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 5 hours ago, FGCUPADirClinEd said: Hi, Please be assured that all applications that are received are thoroughly reviewed. We are a small group of faculty and staff, and it is time-consuming, but we review everything! Last year was extremely competitive, and we imagine that this will be true year after year for the foreseeable future. In last year's cycle I posted some insight into what is looked at, and what might be more competitive. Just meeting the minimums doesn't guarantee an interview, but high GPAs don't necessarily guarantee an interview or acceptance. The biggest thing: make sure you meet the minimums! Look at your BCP GPAs in CASPA. Remember we also look at the last 60 credits of the bachelors degree and factor that GPA in (this is a University requirement, and we have to abide by it). We are looking for the all around best 20 out of many, many applicants. Very difficult to choose from so many excellent applicants. I hope to see some of you in a few months! -Dr G Thank you for the update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hbryan1 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Hi guys. I got rejected last Wed. because I am missing a prerequisite that is in progress. Anyone else in the same boat? I emailed them to see if my app can get reviewed again because maybe I made a mistake when entering my course info. I have not heard back yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prepaguy23 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 So the pre req was in progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hbryan1 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, Prepaguy23 said: So the pre req was in progress? Yes, but I guess I did not mark it as that? I don't know if there was an option but I think I selected "no courses matching this description" under genetics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voguegg Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Hbryan1 said: Yes, but I guess I did not mark it as that? I don't know if there was an option but I think I selected "no courses matching this description" under genetics. Maybe try emailing them with a screenshot of your course as proof that they’re in progress? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prepaguy23 Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Hmm I just got the same email from them. Yet I have no in progress pre requisite courses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hbryan1 Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 21 minutes ago, Prepaguy23 said: Hmm I just got the same email from them. Yet I have no in progress pre requisite courses... That’s weird. Is your degree in progress? I emailed them back and they were nice about it but basically said everything has to be done before January 15th and you won’t be considered until it is complete. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prepaguy23 Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Ah yeah...I’m doing internship class to complete my bachelors. Guess they are one of the few schools who won’t consider you with a bachelors in progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgoldenberg94 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I got the same email and don't have anything outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hbryan1 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) On 9/30/2018 at 10:28 AM, bgoldenberg94 said: I got the same email and don't have anything outstanding. Yeah I guess it’s their way of nicely rejecting people... I would still contact them! Edited October 2, 2018 by Hbryan1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGCUPADirClinEd Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 (edited) On 6/11/2018 at 10:37 PM, futurepackc said: Hi! I thought I would start this thread to see if who else is applying and any advice form current students. Hi, If your prerequisite is in progress and will not be complete by end of Fall 2018 semester, you do not meet the minimums. Everything, including the Bachelors, must be done by the end of this semester (Fall 2018) in order to start in August 2019. If it is "in progress" and will be done in Spring 2019, you will not meet the minimums. Please carefully look at the requirements for admission. I just want to prevent "misinformation". If this doesn't address your concern, let me know... -Dr G Edited October 1, 2018 by FGCUPADirClinEd Clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prepaguy23 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 4 hours ago, FGCUPADirClinEd said: Hi, If your prerequisite is in progress and will not be complete by end of Fall 2018 semester, you do not meet the minimums. Everything, including the Bachelors, must be done by the end of this semester (Fall 2018) in order to start in August 2019. If it is "in progress" and will be done in Spring 2019, you will not meet the minimums. Please carefully look at the requirements for admission. I just want to prevent "misinformation". If this doesn't address your concern, let me know... -Dr G Thank you. Do we just email back transcripts upon completion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amh2021 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 The way I am interpreting the email is to just update them once the Fall semester ends and then they will finish reviewing our application. I'm not taking it as a rejection because I still meet their requirement to finish by Fall. I had a similar issue with NOVA Ft Lauderdale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGCUPADirClinEd Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Hi, Just a reminder, again...make sure you carefully ready through the requirements of whichever program to which you are applying. For FGCU, you have to make sure that you have: Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credits earned in the Bachelors Degree. Unfortunately, coursework after the Bachelors is conferred does not count. This is not a program policy, but the policy of the University Admissions Office for all graduate programs. If you have < 3.0 GPA for the last 60 credits of the Bachelors Degree, then an earned graduate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher would fulfill this requirement. Technically, a second Bachelors Degree with a GPA > 3.0 would also fulfill this requirement. But, successfully completing graduate work begins to prove that the student is of a higher caliber... Minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 is required for all biology, chemistry, and physics (BCP) courses completed. This includes all courses, even those completed after the Bachelors. So, if you went "back to school" to do prerequisites, while that GPA won't touch the last 60 credits of the Bachelors, it will help shape your BCP GPA. It is very important that your BCP GPA be solid...these are the harder courses in your undergraduate work... The prerequisite courses...these must be a minimum grade of 2.0 or higher. That means, at least one attempt (assuming that you have repeated the courses) must be a "C" (2.0) or higher. Your overall BCP GPA must average above 3.0, but the prerequisites must be at least a "C". I am reiterating this because it is a common question and source of confusion. But...if you have any Cs, Ds, Fs, or Ws, it may make you a weaker candidate. And, these courses have to be meant for science or health professions majors. Do not take "intro" or "survey" courses. Biology, including lab: 4 semester hours General Chemistry I & II, including labs: 8 semester hours Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry: 3 semester hours (you technically don't need the lab portion, but consider taking it) Medical Terminology: 3 semester hours Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II, including labs: 8 semester hours total, both taken within 7 years prior to matriculation Most schools do this as a two course sequence Must be human-focused courses Can be a separate anatomy and separate physiology course, adding up to 8 semester hours Cannot be "intro" level courses...must be meant for health professions majors. Microbiology including lab: 4 semester hours minimum, course courses are 5 semester hours, taken within 7 years prior to matriculation Genetics: 3 semester hours, taken within 7 years prior to matriculation Note: for the most part, you have to take the courses listed and named above. Be careful in saying that another course will count towards a prerequisite. Contact us if you have a question. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) – official scores are required and must be within the past five years A minimum of 250 hours of direct patient care Three professional letters of recommendation One letter shall be from a Physician Assistant (PA) One letter shall be from a non-PA clinician (MD, DO, or NP) One letter from a Professor or any individual who has worked with the applicant in a professional or educational environment. Reference should have worked with the applicant for a minimum of six months. Remember, all courses must be taken at regionally accredited institutions. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview or acceptance. We accept 20 students and there are many, many people applying. We received nearly 2,000 applicants last year. Make sure that you meet all of the requirements. You'd be surprised how many people apply, who do not meet the minimum requirements. Sometimes, not even close. Double-check, triple-check, quadruple-check your application to make sure that it is complete and accurate. If you were notified that you didn't meet the requirements, and perhaps it was because you entered something incorrectly, or whatever it was, if you have corrected it, drop us an email. Common reasons students do not meet requirements really include any of the above. But some students: Don't realize their GPA is below 3.0. Remember, not the "overall" GPA, but the last 60 of the Bachelors, and the BCP Don't realize that we do not recognize "grade forgiveness". All courses are considered. Even repeats. Have microbiology, A & P, or genetics courses that are older than 7 years Took a medical terminology course that is less than 3 credits Tried to "fulfill" the medical terminology prerequisite by saying that another course counted for it. Have courses in progress for Spring semester Incorrectly entered information into CASPA Failed to enter patient care experiences Failed to have final transcripts sent to CASPA, indicating that the degree is completed. Be careful when you order your transcripts and follow the listed instructions (i.e. send after degree is noted) Note: If your courses are in progress during this Fall semester, you application will be reviewed once you have completed the courses in progress. If you degree is in progress and will be completed after this Fall semester, you application will be reviewed once it has been completed. If your prerequisites or degree is in progress and won't be completed until after this coming Spring semester, you will not meet the requirements for the class that starts in August 2019. For further details, including international applicants/graduates, go to https://www2.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/HS/MPAS/admissions.html If you have received an email that you do not meet the requirements...then that's it. Your application will no longer be considered for this cycle. If you believe there is an error, contact the program...but first, please please please double check your application and look at this information I have provided. If you have made an error, contact us after you have addressed it. If you believe we made an error, and you have double checked and still believe so, contact us. I look forward to meeting some of you early next year. Disclaimer, this is not an official source of information...care was taken to ensure the accuracy of this information...go to the website or contact the program as needed. I hope this helps, -Dr. G Edited October 3, 2018 by FGCUPADirClinEd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topshotta2 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 37 minutes ago, FGCUPADirClinEd said: Hi, Just a reminder, again...make sure you carefully ready through the requirements of whichever program to which you are applying. For FGCU, you have to make sure that you have: Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credits earned in the Bachelors Degree. Unfortunately, coursework after the Bachelors is conferred does not count. This is not a program policy, but the policy of the University Admissions Office for all graduate programs. If you have < 3.0 GPA for the last 60 credits of the Bachelors Degree, then an earned graduate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher would fulfill this requirement. Technically, a second Bachelors Degree with a GPA > 3.0 would also fulfill this requirement. But, successfully completing graduate work begins to prove that the student is of a higher caliber... Minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 is required for all biology, chemistry, and physics (BCP) courses completed. This includes all courses, even those completed after the Bachelors. So, if you went "back to school" to do prerequisites, while that GPA won't touch the last 60 credits of the Bachelors, it will help shape your BCP GPA. It is very important that your BCP GPA be solid...these are the harder courses in your undergraduate work... The prerequisite courses...these must be a minimum grade of 2.0 or higher. That means, at least one attempt (assuming that you have repeated the courses) must be a "C" (2.0) or higher. Your overall BCP GPA must average above 3.0, but the prerequisites must be at least a "C". I am reiterating this because it is a common question and source of confusion. But...if you have any Cs, Ds, Fs, or Ws, it may make you a weaker candidate. And, these courses have to be meant for science or health professions majors. Do not take "intro" or "survey" courses. Biology, including lab: 4 semester hours General Chemistry I & II, including labs: 8 semester hours Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry: 3 semester hours (you technically don't need the lab portion, but consider taking it) Medical Terminology: 3 semester hours Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II, including labs: 8 semester hours total, both taken within 7 years prior to matriculation Most schools do this as a two course sequence Must be human-focused courses Can be a separate anatomy and separate physiology course, adding up to 8 semester hours Cannot be "intro" level courses...must be meant for health professions majors. Microbiology including lab: 4 semester hours minimum, course courses are 5 semester hours, taken within 7 years prior to matriculation Genetics: 3 semester hours, taken within 7 years prior to matriculation Note: for the most part, you have to take the courses listed and named above. Be careful in saying that another course will count towards a prerequisite. Contact us if you have a question. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) – official scores are required and must be within the past five years A minimum of 250 hours of direct patient care Three professional letters of recommendation One letter shall be from a Physician Assistant (PA) One letter shall be from a non-PA clinician (MD, DO, or NP) One letter from a Professor or any individual who has worked with the applicant in a professional or educational environment. Reference should have worked with the applicant for a minimum of six months. Remember, all courses must be taken at regionally accredited institutions. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview or acceptance. We accept 20 students and there are many, many people applying. We received nearly 2,000 applicants last year. Make sure that you meet all of the requirements. You'd be surprised how many people apply, who do not meet the minimum requirements. Sometimes, not even close. Double-check, triple-check, quadruple-check your application to make sure that it is complete and accurate. If you were notified that you didn't meet the requirements, and perhaps it was because you entered something incorrectly, or whatever it was, if you have corrected it, drop us an email. Common reasons students do not meet requirements really include any of the above. But some students: Don't realize their GPA is below 3.0. Remember, not the "overall" GPA, but the last 60 of the Bachelors, and the BCP Don't realize that we do not recognize "grade forgiveness". All courses are considered. Even repeats. Have microbiology, A & P, or genetics courses that are older than 7 years Took a medical terminology course that is less than 3 credits Tried to "fulfill" the medical terminology prerequisite by saying that another course counted for it. Have courses in progress for Spring semester Incorrectly entered information into CASPA Failed to enter patient care experiences Failed to have final transcripts sent to CASPA, indicating that the degree is completed. Be careful when you order your transcripts and follow the listed instructions (i.e. send after degree is noted) Note: If your courses are in progress during this Fall semester, you application will be reviewed once you have completed the courses in progress. If you degree is in progress and will be completed after this Fall semester, you application will be reviewed once it has been completed. If your prerequisites or degree is in progress and won't be completed until after this coming Spring semester, you will not meet the requirements for the class that starts in August 2019. For further details, including international applicants/graduates, go to https://www2.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/HS/MPAS/admissions.html If you have received an email that you do not meet the requirements...then that's it. Your application will no longer be considered for this cycle. If you believe there is an error, contact the program...but first, please please please double check your application and look at this information I have provided. If you have made an error, contact us after you have addressed it. If you believe we made an error, and you have double checked and still believe so, contact us. I look forward to meeting some of you early next year. Disclaimer, this is not an official source of information...care was taken to ensure the accuracy of this information...go to the website or contact the program as needed. I hope this helps, -Dr. G 4. In addition to baccalaureate degree, applicants must meet at leastone of the following criteria: • Minimum Upper Division Grade Point Average (UG60) of at least 3.0 for the last 60 credits earned from baccalaureate degree. • Earned graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent foreign institution with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. so would I still be eligible even though my undergrad is not a 3.0 but my graduate degree is over a 3.0 and and BCP is over a 3.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGCUPADirClinEd Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 1 hour ago, topshotta2 said: 4. In addition to baccalaureate degree, applicants must meet at leastone of the following criteria: • Minimum Upper Division Grade Point Average (UG60) of at least 3.0 for the last 60 credits earned from baccalaureate degree. • Earned graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent foreign institution with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. so would I still be eligible even though my undergrad is not a 3.0 but my graduate degree is over a 3.0 and and BCP is over a 3.0 If you have a graduate degree at a GPA of 3.0 or above, and your BCP course GPA is 3.0 or above, then you should be good to go in terms of GPA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyFuturePA2021 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 On 7/13/2018 at 2:41 PM, FGCUPADirClinEd said: Remain calm and optimistic It's not ALL about GPAs. Go to our FAQs page and scroll down to "How can I make my CASPA admission application stronger" We do review ALL applications thoroughly. Once you submit via CASPA, we are electronically notified and receive your application - there really is no need to call or inquire to confirm that it has been received Remember that your application must be "VERIFIED" by the posted deadline. It is recommended that you submit your application well in advance of the deadline If your application isn't complete, it will not be passed on to a secondary review until all requirements are met (including GRE, letters of recommendation, final grades, degree conferral, etc.). Applications are not screened until they reach CASPA "Verified" status. Monitor your application status in CASPA and do what you can to make sure your letters of recommendation and transcripts are received by CASPA in a timely fashion. Follow CASPA's instructions carefully, and don't forget to enter your experiences in the appropriate areas Know the program requirements for admission! Review the website carefully https://www2.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/HS/MPAS/admissions.html Review our FAQs carefully! Look there if you have a question, many if not most questions are answered there. https://www2.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/HS/MPAS/faq.html I have >7k PCE hours but BCP gpa per Caspa is 2.97... is it worth applying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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