PAtnh Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) This is for the CSUMB MSPA 2018-2019 cycle. I recently interviewed with them and was very impressed by their faculty and staff. I’ve also been told that they have received provisional accreditation from the ARC-PA recently. Seems like this is going to be an amazing program! Edited July 13, 2018 by tnhoang Incorrect spelling 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted July 13, 2018 Moderator Share Posted July 13, 2018 I love the campus! That alone would make me want to go there. I was sorely tempted to apply for a faculty position there, then I realized I could not buy a house in Monterey on an academic salary... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbueno95 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 How was the interview? I applied here and got verified but haven’t heard anything since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAtnh Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 The interview was very personable and intimate. Definitely one of the best PA school interview experience I have had. They’re really trying to get to know you and it shows! Goodluck! Hope you hear back soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpoca Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 On 7/13/2018 at 12:32 AM, tnhoang said: The interview was very personable and intimate. Definitely one of the best PA school interview experience I have had. They’re really trying to get to know you and it shows! Goodluck! Hope you hear back soon. That’s awesome to hear! Do you mind sharing your timeline to interview? I also applied and am waiting to hear back from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAtnh Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 On 7/15/2018 at 10:44 AM, vpoca said: That’s awesome to hear! Do you mind sharing your timeline to interview? I also applied and am waiting to hear back from them. I submitted my app June 6th and on June 8th got an email saying I met the minimum requirement. I got an email on June 14th for an interview! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpoca Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 That was really fast! I received the minimum requirements email on July 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpoca Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 11:09 AM, tnhoang said: I submitted my app June 6th and on June 8th got an email saying I met the minimum requirement. I got an email on June 14th for an interview! I just received an invite to interview August 3rd. Did the program give you a timeline on when they will be giving you an admissions decision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAtnh Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 17 hours ago, vpoca said: I just received an invite to interview August 3rd. Did the program give you a timeline on when they will be giving you an admissions decision? In about 1-2 weeks after your interview. For me, it was about 1 week when I got an admissions decision. Goodluck in your interview! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpoca Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 1 hour ago, tnhoang said: In about 1-2 weeks after your interview. For me, it was about 1 week when I got an admissions decision. Goodluck in your interview! Thank you! Did you get accepted? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAtnh Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 29 minutes ago, vpoca said: Thank you! Did you get accepted? Yes I did and will be attending in January! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpoca Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 1 hour ago, tnhoang said: Yes I did and will be attending in January! Congrats!! That’s awesome, I hope to be joining you in January too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckatie Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Just got my interview invitation as well. I will be seeing some of you August 3rd! Have to fly in from LAX. After verification from CASPA, I was emailed by CSUMB on June 12th, met minimum requirements on June 13th, and was offered an interview on July 18th, for August 3rd. It seems that they are offering interviews in waves. Good luck to everyone August 3rd! Can't wait to meet everyone. (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckatie Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 7 hours ago, tnhoang said: Yes I did and will be attending in January! How many people were there interviewing? Was it a large group or small? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpoca Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 26 minutes ago, ckatie said: Just got my interview invitation as well. I will be seeing some of you August 3rd! Have to fly in from LAX. After verification from CASPA, I was emailed by CSUMB on June 12th, met minimum requirements on June 13th, and was offered an interview on July 18th, for August 3rd. It seems that they are offering interviews in waves. Good luck to everyone August 3rd! Can't wait to meet everyone. Congrats! I’ll be seeing you August 3rd. Where are you flying in from? I will be driving up, I’m about 3 hours south of Salinas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAtnh Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 13 hours ago, ckatie said: How many people were there interviewing? Was it a large group or small? My group had about 6 people and interviewed in the morning. I think there is another group in the afternoon as well. I am guessing they split it up to keep the interview more intimate and personable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKurtz Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hey Everyone! I have received an interview invitation also and I am excited to check out the campus and to meet all of you! I will be driving down from Oregon. It will be great to meet all of you on August 3rd! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applicant24 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Does anyone know how many seats this program has? I am also hoping to interview/get in here but have not heard back (except that I met the minimum requirements). Will they invite more people to the Aug 3 date or perhaps have another date for interviews? Seems like the pool the interviewed was really small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckatie Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 14 hours ago, applicant24 said: Does anyone know how many seats this program has? I am also hoping to interview/get in here but have not heard back (except that I met the minimum requirements). Will they invite more people to the Aug 3 date or perhaps have another date for interviews? Seems like the pool the interviewed was really small I believe there are only 33 spots. I can't remember if that information was given to me via email or its on their website. I am sure there will be more interview dates coming up. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckatie Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 On 7/19/2018 at 7:20 PM, vpoca said: Congrats! I’ll be seeing you August 3rd. Where are you flying in from? I will be driving up, I’m about 3 hours south of Salinas. Nice! Well I'm flying in from LAX so Los Angeles haha. See you August 3rd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckatie Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 On 7/20/2018 at 8:38 AM, tnhoang said: My group had about 6 people and interviewed in the morning. I think there is another group in the afternoon as well. I am guessing they split it up to keep the interview more intimate and personable. Oh very small! I must be in the morning group then (9am - 12:15pm). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJPA21 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I also interviewed here on June 29th, was accepted, and will be attending CSUMB in January. Good luck to everyone with their interviews! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prepameg Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Hi everyone, I have a question about their volunteer hours requirement, is it required to have at least 500 hours? If not, am I automatically disqualified? Thanks in advance! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalBears Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 (edited) Did anyone have any in progress prerequisites when they applied? I emailed admissions months ago about it and they told me I can have 2 classes out standing but they must be in progress. I took that as I must be currently enrolled in them to apply. I only have one class left in Fall but have not applied since I am not enrolled yet. Am i totally wrong and I could apply now? Edited July 26, 2018 by jenhic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAtnh Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 hour ago, jenhic said: Did anyone have any in progress prerequisites when they applied? I emailed admissions months ago about it and they told me I can have 2 classes out standing but they must be in progress. I took that as I must be currently enrolled in them to apply. I only have one class left in Fall but have not applied since I am not enrolled yet. Am i totally wrong and I could apply now? I am not too sure but I think CASPA lets you add a quarter/semester and note a class as a class you plan on taking. But this sounds like a question saved for a staff to answer. I would email them and ask to be safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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