skyee Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) Hello everyone! It was so nice meeting some of you yesterday during our first interview round! This forum was extremely helpful when I was applying to PA school last cycle, and I hope that I can pass on the help I received during the process. I'm currently a first year, so feel free to dm me or tag me if you have any questions. Happy to help! GOOD LUCK! -Skye p.s. oh hey @NicoleJo Edited January 19, 2020 by skyee 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannahc Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 hi everyone! does anyone know if SMU is still sending out interview invites? I’m still hoping and waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinepa Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 1/18/2020 at 10:51 PM, physioislife said: So the email States it is from 0800 until 1700. Does anyone know if it truly lasts that long? I am trying to book a return flight with enough time to get back to the airport without rushing. Thanks I interviewed this Saturday, and we were done a little before 4 pm. Can't guarantee it won't be a little longer for you, but I'd be surprised if it were much shorter. They break you into small groups and you cycle through rotations with your small group. There were about 6 activities, each about an hour long, and then there was lunch in between (they provided lunch, and a light breakfast) and transition time between each activity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobears95 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Hello everyone! I interviewed at Samuel Merritt University this past weekend (1/18) and I can honestly say that SMU's program is now my top choice after meeting the incredibly kind and personable current students and staff. This program seems excellent. Upcoming interviewees, you guys are in for a treat! It's definitely normal to be nervous. Trust me, I was extremely nervous (voice shaking A LOT) but it's a very relaxed process and they just want to get to know YOU. So be yourself and enjoy the experience! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marriedtomedicine Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 @gobears95 That’s nice to hear. Should we bring an updated resume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbyorl Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 On 1/19/2020 at 2:19 PM, skyee said: Hello everyone! It was so nice meeting some of you yesterday during our first interview round! This forum was extremely helpful when I was applying to PA school last cycle, and I hope that I can pass on the help I received during the process. I'm currently a first year, so feel free to dm me or tag me if you have any questions. Happy to help! GOOD LUCK! -Skye p.s. oh hey @NicoleJo Hi!! I was wondering what the video essay entailed/what the format was? I’ve just never done one at an interview and I’m curious! I’ll be at the 2/1 interview, so excited and nervous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lholloway14 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 4 hours ago, gobears95 said: Hello everyone! I interviewed at Samuel Merritt University this past weekend (1/18) and I can honestly say that SMU's program is now my top choice after meeting the incredibly kind and personable current students and staff. This program seems excellent. Upcoming interviewees, you guys are in for a treat! It's definitely normal to be nervous. Trust me, I was extremely nervous (voice shaking A LOT) but it's a very relaxed process and they just want to get to know YOU. So be yourself and enjoy the experience! That is great to hear! I am interviewing this Saturday and am super excited! I was wondering if there was a pizza social/gathering the night before? I keep hearing talk of this, but have not received any information. I checked my junk mail as well. Just trying to plan accordingly! Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyee Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, abbyorl said: Hi!! I was wondering what the video essay entailed/what the format was? I’ve just never done one at an interview and I’m curious! I’ll be at the 2/1 interview, so excited and nervous! Hello and congratulations!! I would looooove to indulge and spill the beans, but ultimately it wouldn’t be fair to those who have come before you! Simply put, I can’t really explain to you what that portion of the interview is about because it’s a bit of a surprise. That being said, I really think you’ll enjoy the interview process! I’m very excited for you and I hope you end up falling in love with SMU like my cohort did! Edited January 22, 2020 by skyee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagoals1 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Hey guys! For those that interviewed already—you did it congrats! Im interviewing this upcoming Saturday! Nervous yet excited has anyone got an email about the pizza social on Friday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngocarolyn7 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 1 hour ago, happylittletrees said: Hey guys! For those that interviewed already—you did it congrats! Im interviewing this upcoming Saturday! Nervous yet excited has anyone got an email about the pizza social on Friday? Hey! Yeah, I just got it today! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobears95 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 On 1/21/2020 at 5:27 PM, marryingmed said: @gobears95 That’s nice to hear. Should we bring an updated resume? I don't think it is necessary but it doesn't hurt to bring it along either Whatever makes you feel comfortable! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marriedtomedicine Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Thanks! Do they give us breaks? small bladder girl here, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathtoPAC Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 On 1/20/2020 at 2:19 PM, hannahc said: hi everyone! does anyone know if SMU is still sending out interview invites? I’m still hoping and waiting Same here. I'm going to email them and ask, worst that can happen is I'll know they aren't and I can just move onto preparing for next year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa98173jd Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 45 minutes ago, royo95 said: Same here. I'm going to email them and ask, worst that can happen is I'll know they aren't and I can just move onto preparing for next year Update me too lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbehavior Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 3 hours ago, royo95 said: Same here. I'm going to email them and ask, worst that can happen is I'll know they aren't and I can just move onto preparing for next year Let me know too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helloMHE Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I just got accepted in program , Thank God !!! I am so happy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marriedtomedicine Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Congratulations @helloMHE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayambition Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Received my acceptance phone call 1/21 after interviewing 1/18 . Im SO excited to start this new journey! Any females looking for a roommate let’s chat!!! Good luck to everyone! Advice for anyone with an upcoming interview: BE YOURSELF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayambition Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 On 1/21/2020 at 5:45 PM, gobears95 said: Hello everyone! I interviewed at Samuel Merritt University this past weekend (1/18) and I can honestly say that SMU's program is now my top choice after meeting the incredibly kind and personable current students and staff. This program seems excellent. Upcoming interviewees, you guys are in for a treat! It's definitely normal to be nervous. Trust me, I was extremely nervous (voice shaking A LOT) but it's a very relaxed process and they just want to get to know YOU. So be yourself and enjoy the experience! I also interviewed 1/18 and I couldn’t agree more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmingpa Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Got my acceptance call 1/24 after interviewing on 1/18! Beyond ecstatic!!! Wishing everybody the best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyV Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Does anyone know if they are still sending out invites? I haven't heard anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjahmc Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 10 hours ago, RubyV said: Does anyone know if they are still sending out invites? I haven't heard anything. I don't feel like they are sending out anymore interviews. I just interviewed on 1/25. Perhaps if someone doesn't take the interview for 2/1 then they may send out some late interview emails. Only way to be certain is to contact SMU or play the waiting game and hope for the best. Good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaf Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 On 1/22/2020 at 6:21 PM, ngocarolyn7 said: Hey! Yeah, I just got it today! I am interviewing on 2/1 also and haven't gotten anything about a pizza social... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjahmc Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, marinaf said: I am interviewing on 2/1 also and haven't gotten anything about a pizza social... They will send an email for the pizza social a few days prior to your interview date. My interview date was 1/25 and they sent it on 1/22. They also said to make sure to check your spam mail. The pizza social was held the day prior to the interview. They showed us the room where it was located when we did the campus tour. I didn't end up making it to the social but heard good things about it. Best of luck on your interview! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMBradley Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 17 hours ago, ninjahmc said: They will send an email for the pizza social a few days prior to your interview date. My interview date was 1/25 and they sent it on 1/22. They also said to make sure to check your spam mail. The pizza social was held the day prior to the interview. They showed us the room where it was located when we did the campus tour. I didn't end up making it to the social but heard good things about it. Best of luck on your interview! Thanks for the heads up! I'll keep an eye out for the email this week. Do you know what time roughly it started? I might need to leave work early to attend and want to let my boss know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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