FuturePA55 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, PAyyyyy said: I'm a current student and this has not been my experience at all! We all feel very lucky to attend here. You have lunch with the first years at the interview and it is possible your friend interviewed during a particularly jam-packed time of the year in terms of exams and everyone was very stressed. That's PA school for you! Also, congrats to all those receiving interviews! Great! They worried me a bit but I'm really excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAdude27 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Congrats to all of those who received interviews? When did everyone submit their apps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrePA1115 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Congrats you guys!! I’m so excited for everyone who received an interview! Would anyone mind sharing their timeline for when they submitted caspa and their supplemental app? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFatMan Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Also received an interview invite today for Sept 30th. My application was complete sometime around July 4th. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaliaB Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I haven't heard anything yet and I was complete and 'under review' on 6/16. The thing is, don't count yourself out until they tell you to. I remember following another school and watching the invites come through and I had nothing. A week later, my invite came. Give it time. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gennyeve Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I never received a confirmation email from Duke.. The supplemental application says its submitted but I haven't heard anything since. Nothing in the spam folder either Is it okay if supplemental app just says submitted? should I call? anyone else have this issue too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selah Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 (edited) Hey guys, I just received a rejection email. They are not waiting until the end of the cycle to send them out. So if you didn’t get one their is still hope. Good luck! Submitted Supplemental July 28th Edited August 30, 2019 by Selah Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britva0 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I just received a rejection email and submitted by supplemental on 8/12/19 so it seems that they are moving quickly. I'm disappointed but not super surprised. Best of luck to everyone that was offered an interview. GPA: 3.5 sGPA: 3.2 GRE: 317,5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuturePA55 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Hey does anyone know from previous cycles roughly how many they interview each day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idau85 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I received a rejection email as well. Secondary submitted 5/21/19. Best of luck to everyone still awaiting to hear back and for those who will be interviewing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kshuryan Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I just got my rejection email. Good luck to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAistheway21 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Just got my rejection e-mail. Submitted supplemental on 5/29. Good luck to everyone who got interviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niksee Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 2 hours ago, britva0 said: I just received a rejection email and submitted by supplemental on 8/12/19 so it seems that they are moving quickly. I'm disappointed but not super surprised. Best of luck to everyone that was offered an interview. GPA: 3.5 sGPA: 3.2 GRE: 317,5 i'm sorry to hear that. best of luck on your other schools though! may i ask what your PCE hours were? i'm applying to duke with similar stats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodlingj Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 On 8/29/2019 at 11:42 AM, biancak said: Congratulations to those of you who’ve received interview invitations! Would anyone mind sharing when you submitted your supplemental app and your stats? CASPA submitted: 6/25 CASPA verified: 6/30 Supplemental submitted: 7/18 Confirmation email: 7/18 BCP GPA: 3.96 Overall GPA: 3.95 PCE: 3300 hours (mostly PCT at hospital, some home health aide and CNA at SNF) Shadowing: 17 hours Volunteer: 134 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizli1 Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) On 8/29/2019 at 5:48 PM, FuturePA55 said: A friend who was accepted to Duke a couple years ago chose Campbell University (also there in NC) over Duke even though she was accepted because she said that the Duke students she interacted with hat her interview seemed miserable and she has heard they don't have the best reputation as far as being prepared for clinicals. Has anyone heard anything like that from current or former students? Like that it doesn't live up to the hype? Thanks I am also a current student and I have certainly not seen or heard of this. You will have a chance to talk with first years at your Interviews, we are happy to answer any questions! Good luck to you all! PA school is going to be tough anywhere you go, Duke has been doing this for a long time and they really know how to do it right. Edited August 31, 2019 by Lizli1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sk8gr823 Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 20 hours ago, gennyeve said: I never received a confirmation email from Duke.. The supplemental application says its submitted but I haven't heard anything since. Nothing in the spam folder either Is it okay if supplemental app just says submitted? should I call? anyone else have this issue too? I would definitely call or send an email. Better safe than sorry! I submitted by supplemental on 5/28 and received an email from Duke on the same day reading, "The Duke University Physician Assistant Program has received your CASPA, your Supplemental application, and your GRE scores... (etc)". ... looks like I have survived the first wave of rejection emails... best of luck to everyone! And keep the faith alive if you are still waiting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medlabscientist Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 On 8/29/2019 at 5:48 PM, FuturePA55 said: A friend who was accepted to Duke a couple years ago chose Campbell University (also there in NC) over Duke even though she was accepted because she said that the Duke students she interacted with hat her interview seemed miserable and she has heard they don't have the best reputation as far as being prepared for clinicals. Has anyone heard anything like that from current or former students? Like that it doesn't live up to the hype? Thanks Hi! I am a current second year, and this has not been my experience at all! Like someone else said, I feel so lucky to be a Duke student. I am in my second month of clinicals (in primary care), and I am so surprised every day at how prepared I am. There has not been one thing (yet) that has come up that we didn't cover in didactic year. Speaking in terms of interviews though, there may be schools that you interview at where you feel like you don't "belong," and that's okay! It is possible that this was your friend's experience, and Duke may not have been the school from him/her/them. As far as my interview at Duke, I thought the faculty was very, very welcoming. I felt like they actually wanted to get to know me, which I felt was lacking for me at other schools. To be honest, the thought of not getting into Duke after my interview was very tough for me because I felt so strongly that it was where I was meant to be. Again though, everyone's experience is different, and I encourage you to take other's opinions with a grain of salt and go into each interview with an open mind and judge for yourself. I hope that helped clear the air. Please let me know if I can be of help in any way! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuturePA55 Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 5 hours ago, medlabscientist said: Hi! I am a current second year, and this has not been my experience at all! Like someone else said, I feel so lucky to be a Duke student. I am in my second month of clinicals (in primary care), and I am so surprised every day at how prepared I am. There has not been one thing (yet) that has come up that we didn't cover in didactic year. Speaking in terms of interviews though, there may be schools that you interview at where you feel like you don't "belong," and that's okay! It is possible that this was your friend's experience, and Duke may not have been the school from him/her/them. As far as my interview at Duke, I thought the faculty was very, very welcoming. I felt like they actually wanted to get to know me, which I felt was lacking for me at other schools. To be honest, the thought of not getting into Duke after my interview was very tough for me because I felt so strongly that it was where I was meant to be. Again though, everyone's experience is different, and I encourage you to take other's opinions with a grain of salt and go into each interview with an open mind and judge for yourself. I hope that helped clear the air. Please let me know if I can be of help in any way! That's great! I'm sure it is awesome and I'm really excited to interview and meet all the students! I appreciate your response! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarvil Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) Invited to interview on 10/1 cGPA: 3.53 sGPA: 3.46 HCE: 525 hours PCE: 1564 hours Shadowing: 64 hours Volunteer: 2500+ hours due to Peace Corps service, which is a huge part of why I think I was invited Duke is a reach school for me, I almost didn't even apply, and I am just happy to be in the room with the other interviewees Edited September 1, 2019 by jmarvil Irrelevant information 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB1980 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Can any of the current students comment on how concerned I should be not to have heard anything yet? Do different reviewers process applications at different rates, maybe? My application, including supplemental, was complete on June 21st. I have interviews so far at Campbell and Emory. Overall GPA: 3.92 Science GPA: 3.99 GRE: 315 Patient Care Experience: 4600 (Mental Health Counselor) Shadowing hours: 55 Volunteering hours: 2300+ Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFatMan Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I will be declining my interview, hopefully this opens up an opportunity for one of you. Best of luck! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggwong Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 On 8/29/2019 at 11:42 AM, biancak said: Congratulations to those of you who’ve received interview invitations! Would anyone mind sharing when you submitted your supplemental app and your stats? Invited for an interview on 9/30!! If anyone would like to meet up the night before, let me know CASPA 5/15 Supplemental 5/31 BCP 3.3 GRE 312 4+ years experience as an ophthalmic technician 700+ volunteer hours (medical mission, food banks, soup kitchen, etc.) 50+ hours shadowing PAs And to those still waiting to hear back -- don't give up hope! I was on Duke's interview wait list last year. This year marks my third application cycle and 2nd time applying to Duke. This is the first cycle I have received any interview. Keep up the hard work, everyone. It will pay off!! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpsmantoPA Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 30 minutes ago, meggwong said: Invited for an interview on 9/30!! If anyone would like to meet up the night before, let me know CASPA 5/15 Supplemental 5/31 BCP 3.3 GRE 312 4+ years experience as an ophthalmic technician 700+ volunteer hours (medical mission, food banks, soup kitchen, etc.) 50+ hours shadowing PAs And to those still waiting to hear back -- don't give up hope! I was on Duke's interview wait list last year. This year marks my third application cycle and 2nd time applying to Duke. This is the first cycle I have received any interview. Keep up the hard work, everyone. It will pay off!! Congratulations on the invite. Best of luck to you! Appreciate the words of encouragement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebug Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Hey all, I received an interview invite for Oct 1 on Aug 29. I was wanting to see if anyone else is flying in from Atlanta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journey2pa Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 23 hours ago, junebug said: Hey all, I received an interview invite for Oct 1 on Aug 29. I was wanting to see if anyone else is flying in from Atlanta! i'm not flying in from atlanta, but instead from detroit! i'll see you on 10/1! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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