op777 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Hi everyone! This is my first time applying to PA school and I have yet to receive an interview. For those of you who have received interviews, I was wondering if you could share some of your stats? I only had 1100 hours of PCE upon applying, so I feel this may be holding me back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dschoenb Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, op777 said: Hi everyone! This is my first time applying to PA school and I have yet to receive an interview. For those of you who have received interviews, I was wondering if you could share some of your stats? I only had 1100 hours of PCE upon applying, so I feel this may be holding me back! I had about 2200 hours 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
op777 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Just now, Dschoenb said: I had about 2200 hours Thanks, thats good to know! If you don't mind me asking, what was your GPA? I was a bio major and my science GPA is a 3.28, my overall is a 3.35 and my pre-requisite GPA is a 3.6. Hoping my science GPA isnt too low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1madmamma Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, op777 said: Hi everyone! This is my first time applying to PA school and I have yet to receive an interview. For those of you who have received interviews, I was wondering if you could share some of your stats? I only had 1100 hours of PCE upon applying, so I feel this may be holding me back! Hi op777! My overall gpa is 3.1, my science gpa is 3.4 ( I worked full time as a full time undergrad) my PCE consists of 23,000 hours working in the ED at a level 2 trauma center. 300 volunteer hours with a number of different organizations. I have accrued 580 shadowing hours (PA and MD in ED, Ortho, Hospital medicine and Primary Care. ( I also grew up on a large dairy farm, trained as a television reporter and worked on a Presidential campaign) Don't get discouraged if you don't get interviews on your first try - I was completely rejected my first CASPA cycle, last year I was waitlisted at SHU (rejected at the end of august when they filled the class) invited back again this year and got accepted ( I went with another program though) had I gotten in off their waitlist last year< I absolutely would have attended! If you can go to their open house I would highly recommend it! Try to get feedback on your application if you can. I think my work experience and diverse life experiences helped buffer my low gpa. Be determined and don't give up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dschoenb Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 15 minutes ago, op777 said: Thanks, thats good to know! If you don't mind me asking, what was your GPA? I was a bio major and my science GPA is a 3.28, my overall is a 3.35 and my pre-requisite GPA is a 3.6. Hoping my science GPA isnt too low. Overall 3.66 and science 3.42. However have still not heard back post interview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
op777 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 21 minutes ago, 1madmamma said: Hi op777! My overall gpa is 3.1, my science gpa is 3.4 ( I worked full time as a full time undergrad) my PCE consists of 23,000 hours working in the ED at a level 2 trauma center. 300 volunteer hours with a number of different organizations. I have accrued 580 shadowing hours (PA and MD in ED, Ortho, Hospital medicine and Primary Care. ( I also grew up on a large dairy farm, trained as a television reporter and worked on a Presidential campaign) Don't get discouraged if you don't get interviews on your first try - I was completely rejected my first CASPA cycle, last year I was waitlisted at SHU (rejected at the end of august when they filled the class) invited back again this year and got accepted ( I went with another program though) had I gotten in off their waitlist last year< I absolutely would have attended! If you can go to their open house I would highly recommend it! Try to get feedback on your application if you can. I think my work experience and diverse life experiences helped buffer my low gpa. Be determined and don't give up! Thanks so much for sharing your stats with me and for the advice! I will definitely try to get some feedback and attend an open house. If not this round, hopefully I get some interviews next round! Thanks again for the motivation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrePaChrisie Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 On 11/25/2019 at 1:49 PM, kkay113 said: Anyone from Nov. 4th interview hear back yet? No, I have not. I really wish I knew where I stood on what I assume is a waitlist of sorts to know my chances!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nataliec Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Hi everyone, does anyone know if SHU has had their last interview session yet and if not, when the last one is scheduled for? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1madmamma Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 2 hours ago, nataliec said: Hi everyone, does anyone know if SHU has had their last interview session yet and if not, when the last one is scheduled for? Thanks! Hi nataliec! Interviews ended in November. I received my acceptance call on November 7th (I'm pretty sure they all went out that day)- people accepted after that were spots that opened up from those of us who chose other programs. Last year I received the waitlist email from SHU in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmasino Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I was just accepted today! I am ecstatic! Can not wait to start and meet everyone else who was accepted! Good luck to all who are still waiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston1 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Has anyone seen the accreditation history? Just wondering if anyone had talked to the school to see what they are doing to meet the requirements for the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KThames Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Just got the call yesterday from one of my top choices, so after much deliberation, I will be giving up my seat at Sacred Heart. It was tough, because I loved both programs and both were close to family, but the other school is just a better fit overall. I hope this opens up a seat for someone on the wait list! Good luck to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosands Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Is anyone worried about how expensive tuition is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmasino Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Hi everyone! I made the difficult decision to give up my seat at Sacred Heart today because I will be attending another program. It was a very difficult decision but I hope this makes someone else dream come true! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAWNVILLA3 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 I just received my email of acceptance into the program yesterday! I interview was November 4th. I am beyond excited to be apart of this fantastic program. I am looking forward to meeting everyone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dschoenb Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Got accepted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CApplicantT Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Received an email today that I was put on the alternate list after my interview on 9/21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan57 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, CCApplicantCT said: Received an email today that I was put on the alternate list after my interview on 9/21 Same here. Interviewed on 10/6 and will be declining. Good luck everyone! Edited December 17, 2019 by dan57 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gala9944 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 20 minutes ago, dan57 said: Same here. Interviewed on 10/6. I have also been placed on the alternate list. Interviewed on 9/21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay2323 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I was also placed on the alternate list. I interviewed 11/4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosands Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 For those accepted and plan on going, where are you looking to live? Which city? Will you commute via public transportation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrePaChrisie Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Also placed on alternate list earlier today. Interviewed 11/4. I wonder how many people are on the list. It's too bad we are unable to know our rank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsb23 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Placed on the alternate list as well. Congratulations to everyone who has made it this far! Hopefully, there will be decent movement from the list, this is a fantastic program. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1madmamma Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 On 12/16/2019 at 3:53 PM, sosands said: For those accepted and plan on going, where are you looking to live? Which city? Will you commute via public transportation? Although I declined SHU, I am from CT and thought I would give those of you not from the tri-state area a heads up- Stamford is crazy expensive to live in! (Like $1800+ for a 1B,1B!) You will be hard pressed to find anything cheap. Definitely find roommates to share a rental! Traffic is a nightmare! It took me 65 minutes to go 15 miles from Stamford to rt 8! The Merrit is awful if you are on during peak travel times (if you are heading south before 6am you should be good) It can take 2 hours to go the 40 miles from the main campus in Fairfield to Tandent center in Stamford if the pkwy is backed up and there are no good alternate routes. I'm not sure about public transport in Stamford (we've take metro north into the city which was fine) there are buses. I would not advise getting a place too far from Tandent center- and definitely pay for the parking- it would be super stressful to have an exam and not be able to find a free on the street spot! Good luck to you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosands Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 17 hours ago, 1madmamma said: Although I declined SHU, I am from CT and thought I would give those of you not from the tri-state area a heads up- Stamford is crazy expensive to live in! (Like $1800+ for a 1B,1B!) You will be hard pressed to find anything cheap. Definitely find roommates to share a rental! Traffic is a nightmare! It took me 65 minutes to go 15 miles from Stamford to rt 8! The Merrit is awful if you are on during peak travel times (if you are heading south before 6am you should be good) It can take 2 hours to go the 40 miles from the main campus in Fairfield to Tandent center in Stamford if the pkwy is backed up and there are no good alternate routes. I'm not sure about public transport in Stamford (we've take metro north into the city which was fine) there are buses. I would not advise getting a place too far from Tandent center- and definitely pay for the parking- it would be super stressful to have an exam and not be able to find a free on the street spot! Good luck to you guys! Thanks all though I have a family and trying to see which places other people are looking to live that are cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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