ST@PSU Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 22 minutes ago, SydneyLaurent said: Hey everyone! I just recently discovered that I have all the prerequisites to apply this cycle (don't know why I didn't realize that sooner?)! Do you all think it is it too late in the cycle to be a strong candidate and to be considered and reviewed on the same depth as everyone else? All applicants who submit a completed CASPA and secondary application by the January deadline are afforded the same consideration regardless of the timing (early versus late) in the cycle when they are received. Additionally, the 30 seats will not be filled until after the final interviews which typically take place sometime in February. This means that all applicants who are invited to interview are vying for an open spot in the upcoming matriculating class and not just the waitlist. Since you are just discovering our program, I encourage you to explorer the program’s website as well as earlier post in this thread and the threads of prior cycles to learn more about who WE ARE. Thank you for your interest in Penn State. Best of luck! -Sue, PA-C, PSU Class of ‘17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwaldman96 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 If I've submitted my application and secondary back in August and have not heard back from PSU, nor have I heard back when I attempted to update my healthcare hours. I'm nervous by nature. Does this mean anything significant or it just means I should wait and be more patient? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyBadger Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 If I've submitted my application and secondary back in August and have not heard back from PSU, nor have I heard back when I attempted to update my healthcare hours. I'm nervous by nature. Does this mean anything significant or it just means I should wait and be more patient?I’m in the same boat! I have not received any reply after submitting updated hours too....Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csebbag Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Has anyone from the October 7th interview date heard back yet? Haven't heard anything yet...dying to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acstar96 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 On 11/15/2019 at 4:37 PM, csebbag said: Has anyone from the October 7th interview date heard back yet? Haven't heard anything yet...dying to know! Nothing yet I’m on the same boat! I’m dying to know too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie1226 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 On 11/15/2019 at 4:37 PM, csebbag said: Has anyone from the October 7th interview date heard back yet? Haven't heard anything yet...dying to know! I interviewed 10/3 and received a rejection via email on Friday 11/15! Caryn did say in the email that the program had some “unexpected circumstances” that have delayed admissions committee meetings, so don’t fret!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zsarahii Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I interviewed 10/17 and just received an email this morning from Caryn offering me a spot on the wait list. Congratulations to everyone that has been accepted to this amazing program and good luck to everyone still waiting to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyMercier Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 hey guys, I sent my secondary application in on October 29th but still haven’t heard anything since. Is this a normal amount of time? Should I contact the program? Thanks, Joey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amandaaa22 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Just found out today I can still apply this cycle to this school! Planning to send in the application. 2 quick questions: 1) is it worth it this late? 2) I am going to be taking Genetics and Biochem through Doane in January and CASPA says I don't need a Doane transcript because I have not actually started classes there. Will the school still want a transcript for classes that have not yet started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST@PSU Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 2 hours ago, amandaaa22 said: Just found out today I can still apply this cycle to this school! Planning to send in the application. 2 quick questions: 1) is it worth it this late? 2) I am going to be taking Genetics and Biochem through Doane in January and CASPA says I don't need a Doane transcript because I have not actually started classes there. Will the school still want a transcript for classes that have not yet started? Please see post from 10/28 and others earlier in this thread. You still have time! Good luck. -Sue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myMoon Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) Hi Sue and others, I have a question about the GRE; since I have a master degree in biological science, I was wondering if the Penn State PA program could waive the GRE for me?!! Edited December 2, 2019 by myMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST@PSU Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 5 hours ago, myMoon said: Hi Sue and others, I have a question about the GRE; since I have a master degree in biological science, I was wondering if the Penn State PA program could waive the GRE for me?!! Hi, That is a question you would need to address with the program directly. Good luck! -Sue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennState_PA_Program Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 20 hours ago, myMoon said: Hi Sue and others, I have a question about the GRE; since I have a master degree in biological science, I was wondering if the Penn State PA program could waive the GRE for me?!! GRE scores are required for entry to the program, regardless of if a candidate holds a prior master's degree. Our exception/waiver process applies to candidates who completed MCAT, PCAT, DAT entrance examination and meet the minimum score requirement to have the GRE's waived. Please refer to the 'Standardized Teasting Requirement' online at: https://med.psu.edu/physician-assistant/apply Best wishes! Caryn Stopper, M.Ed. Director of Admissions 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah37 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 Interviewed 11/21, waitlisted today via email. Best of luck to everyone else from my group!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jll112 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Leah37 said: Interviewed 11/21, waitlisted today via email. Best of luck to everyone else from my group!! I was waitlisted from that interview as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAGrinder Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Currently on the road to attend the 12/5 interview. Good luck to everyone interviewing :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNG14 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 1:00 AM, lwaldman96 said: If I've submitted my application and secondary back in August and have not heard back from PSU, nor have I heard back when I attempted to update my healthcare hours. I'm nervous by nature. Does this mean anything significant or it just means I should wait and be more patient? I’m in the same boat as you and the other person. Sue, by any chance do you think you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST@PSU Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 16 hours ago, CNG14 said: I’m in the same boat as you and the other person. Sue, by any chance do you think you know? Hi, As a reminder to all, I am alum and, while I remain engaged with the program for special events and currently as the primary facilitator of this forum, I am in no way involved in the admissions process. I will refer you to posts earlier in this thread written by both myself and our Director of Admissions. What I will say is this: GENERALLY offers for interviews are made within a month (or so) of an applicant submitting his/her CASPA and PSU secondary application. That being said, all candidates remain under active consideration until the last seat is filled (usually in February) Good Luck!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndtime Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Rejection email on dec 16th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylee2816 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 21 hours ago, 2ndtime said: Rejection email on dec 16th When did you submit your CASPA and supplemental applications? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndtime Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, sylee2816 said: When did you submit your CASPA and supplemental applications? Mid aug, early Nov 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspiringPA9876 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 10 hours ago, 2ndtime said: Mid aug, early Nov @2ndtime Did you interview? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndtime Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 33 minutes ago, aspiringPA9876 said: @2ndtime Did you interview? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST@PSU Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Hi all, Hope this finds everyone enjoying the holiday season. Typically, applicants who are not invited to interview do not learn of their final status until all 30 seats have been filled because all applicants are under active consideration up until that point. Again, that usually occurs sometime in February with most applicants notified by mid-March. Possibly @PennState_PA_Program can clarify? Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAshley Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Congratulations to everyone who has interviewed and/or accepted a seat! I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a way to review the secondary application. It seems that when you logback into LionPath the message displays as, "Your application has already been submitted". Thank you in advance for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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