dumbledore Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Currently waitlisted #2 for a school which starts in a few weeks....how likely are people to drop out only 1-2 weeks before a school begins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmood Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Depends on the school. Talk to the admissions people at the place you're waitlisted. They might be able to tell you how many people they took from the waitlist last year if you ask politely and explain that you're just trying to work out the upcoming year. No guarantee, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles9708 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Some schools will only call up till the week before classes start, however one program I interviewed at there was a person in the current class that got called the night before classes started. Luckily he lived in the same city and only had to quit his three jobs.:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingsquirrel Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 It's probably unlikley. But...someone could (hopefully not) have a personal/family emergency and not be able to come. If the school admits people conditionally and someone doesn't finish a pre-req class, that could open up a spot. An inconsiderate person could have "forgotten" to tell the school they decided to go elsewhere. Give the school a call like greenmood suggested and good luck. Do you have another option if this doesn't work out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbledore Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 I called today but they said it's different each year. A few years ago, that school did have 3 accepted from the waitlist just 2 days before class started, but doesn't mean it'll always happen. My other option is to reapply again and to work in my new position as an ER scribe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike mike Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Oh man......so close. Dumbledore I'm sure you'll get in - if not this year then next. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles9708 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 If you don't get in this year I would ask what you could do to improve your application and reapply. Many schools will tell your what areas of your application you can improve on and will look more favorably upon your app if you make those kind of changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbledore Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 I actually applied to this school twice already. First time I was rejected but I did what they told me to do last year- retook my prerequisites, got EMT-certified, got some patient contact experience, practiced more for my interview. I'll guess I'll keep working on it. Not sure if they'd take me in for a third time! Only 9 days left.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbledore Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 So, I went up to the #1 spot in May but no one dropped after that! I interviewed at the same school last week for the third time (it's the charm!), and just got accepted! Persistence and the strive to improve yourself really pays off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beattie228 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 A lot of folks on this forum can learn a lesson from you when they're posting looking for an easy route to get into PA school. Unlike water, the road to PA school follows the path of most resistance! Hard work, determination, and recognizing each aspect of the application is important for an all around complete candidate is necessary for success. Congratulations on your acceptance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timon Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 So, I went up to the #1 spot in May but no one dropped after that! I interviewed at the same school last week for the third time (it's the charm!), and just got accepted! Persistence and the strive to improve yourself really pays off! Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles9708 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Congrats, its a great feeling when all that hard work pays off and now the even harder work begins :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfrost Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Congratulations! Good for you. Look forward to hearing about your progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbledore Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Thank you everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcreid2 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Congrats Dumbledore! Your persistence certainly will pay off...I am currently a PA student at LHU and can tell you that you will love it here. Good luck with your future endeavors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike mike Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 You made it! Congratulations! Get ready for an INTENSE ride. :xD: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbledore Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thank you Mike!! I am planning to review anatomy and physio! Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike mike Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Thank you Mike!! I am planning to review anatomy and physio! Any recommendations? Neuro, neuro, and neuro.....and maybe immunology. Oh and if aren't strong in Pharm you may want to brush up on that. And a touch on micro. May want to take a peek at renal. GI review might help too. Also repro. How are you in hematology? Almost forgot - a lot of endocrine you should be familiar with. Just kidding. They'll ram this info down your throat when you get there. Just be ready to work. The pace is BRUTAL! ENJOY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gebaldwi Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Congrats!! It is my experience that more times than you would think, the waitlisted kids outperform many of the kids who got in easy-peasy by miles due to, in my opinion, a combination of not being handed everything, knowing that sh** can hit the fan, and learning that hard work does pay off... :;-D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Congrats!! It is my experience that more times than you would think, the waitlisted kids outperform many of the kids who got in easy-peasy by miles due to, in my opinion, a combination of not being handed everything, knowing that sh** can hit the fan, and learning that hard work does pay off... :;-D: N=1? 10chars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffchic Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Wow, Congrats! That is a great story. Good luck to you in your studies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alina98 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 what a story! inspiring, thanks for sharing! I am waitlisted too, probably this is my path because I cannot relocate, but we'll see. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.