North Greenville University- 2019/2020 cycle

[madisonc]

Hey! Thought I would start a thread for this upcoming cycle. Submitted my application and verified yesterday so hoping to hear back soon. Good luck to everyone!

[Sheilasm]

When do they normally send out emails for interviews?

Edited May 9, 2019 by Sheilassss

[McMushroom]

Hello all, does anyone know if there is a supplemental application?

[McMushroom]

On 5/8/2019 at 10:01 PM, Sheilassss said:

When do they normally send out emails for interviews?

Last year's thread made it sound like they were pretty quick to send out some invites. But obviously only some of the folks who got invites posted on this forum, so it's hard to know specifics.

[mooredc]

On 5/10/2019 at 3:06 PM, McMushroom said:

Hello all, does anyone know if there is a supplemental application?

There is no supplemental application. Good luck yall. Its a great program. 

[PAgirl1022]

I submitted my application last Monday. Did anyone get a confirmation after submitting?

 

[Sheilasm]

On 5/13/2019 at 4:01 AM, Shiregis1022 said:

I submitted my application last Monday. Did anyone get a confirmation after submitting?

 

No, I haven’t either and my app was verified by May 2nd 

[PAgirl1022]

Mines was verified on May 6. I submitted 3 more applications no confirmation email from those either.

[gvlPA]

I'm in the same boat, mine was verified May 9. Has anyone applied here before and know if they usually send a confirmation?

[mooredc]

My first email from them was an invitation to interview. No confirmation.

[crcrown]

Applied last cycle and submitted my application yesterday after retaking 2 classes, improving GRE and shadowing.

[Letsdothis]

Received an interview invitation last week via email

[ash784]

On 5/26/2019 at 7:38 AM, Letsdothis said:

Received an interview invitation last week via email

 

When was your app verified? 

[Letsdothis]

@ash784 May 17

[suhwoh]

@Letsdothis Do you mind sharing what day you are interviewing? Did you get to choose the day or was there just one option? CONGRATS!!!

[Letsdothis]

Thank you. I'm interviewing June 7. No they gave the one option. Really excited about this program!

[Laudan]

On 5/29/2019 at 12:42 PM, Letsdothis said:

Thank you. I'm interviewing June 7. No they gave the one option. Really excited about this program!

Hey, I am interviewing on June 7th as well. The interview style seems interesting, looks like it will be a bunch of short interview stations with an essay portion too. I am curious to see if there will be a tour at any point. 

[bass_acupuncture]

@Laudan 

When was your application verified?

[Laudan]

22 hours ago, bass_acupuncture said:

@Laudan 

When was your application verified?

@bass_acupuncture

It was verified May 22nd

[Riversong328]

I am interviewing June 20th. They gave the date, there was not an option. Anyone else going this day? Good luck to the June 7th group!

[SheriSAN]

I also got an interview June 20! Anybody else going this day? Or anybody have any thoughts from the interview on June 7?

[cmready97]

I am interviewing June 20th as well. Excited to meet everyone!

[ameliamay]

I am also interviewing on June 20th!! See everyone there. 

What is everyone's thoughts on the fact the program is provisional?

[Riversong328]

Their PANCE pass rate for 2018 was 100% so that made me feel better and believe that the program is taught well. From what I understand, the accreditation status is important, but provisional just means its a new program. This website explains it more in-depth, it helped me understand more about it. https://beaphysicianassistant.com/blog/how-to-factor-accreditation-status-into-pa-program-choice

Edited June 8, 2019 by Riversong328

[RC1010]

Hello everyone,

I recently interviewed on June 7th and am here to give you some insight into the program and interview process. Firstly, I was extremely impressed by the program. The faculty seem endearing and motivated, and the small class size coupled with the state of the art facilities exclusively for the PA students is highly desirable. Additionally, the current students were very pleasant, intelligent, and motivated.

The interview was extremely relaxed in my opinion. It is based on MMI interviewing but not as "shotgun" styled as I imagined. You will have 4 group interviews with 1-2 other students and 2-3 faculty per interview room, an essay, and a "critical thinking" activity, as well as tours of the facilities. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. 42 minutes after the interview I received a phone call in which I was offered a seat in the program.

My best advice I can give is to be yourself: There are no right answers. if you piggy back on your prospective classmates answers because they, "sound good" they will recognize that and it may negatively impact your scoring. Be unique, and be yourself. To prepare, I'd recommend reflecting on why you want to be a PA, what makes you unique and sets you apart from other prospective PA students, and why you want to attend NGU. Additionally, brainstorm on some other goals you have in your life outside of your career. The admissions team want to get to know you as a person. They already have your academic records, but don't know much about your personality so this is your chance to show them. Good luck to you all!

Edited June 10, 2019 by RC1010