nikki386 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 On 10/20/2019 at 10:51 AM, DOCRAH said: What if you're that person or people who were dealt that bad hand, and now it comes into play and instead of going down the straight and narrow road with sunshine & blue skies, you have to take the path less traveled with bumps, cloudy skies and rain because of certain circumstances that have befallen you & you graduate college at 29 or 30 instead and grad school is the next option but you keep knocking on the door and unfortunately no one will answer or either they do answer through the sliding door viewer like on the movies (ask you some questions=interview) and still don't let you in b/c you didn't have ideal stats or there where just candidates that were better than you (have had that told to me before also from a program director as the reason why I wasn't selected). I can totally relate to this. It is painful, and sometimes frustrating, to see younger applicants whizzing right past me during the application process because their parents were able to take proper care of them in life, allowing them to succeed just a little bit more effortlessly -- like not being obligated to help pay all of their bills as soon as you turn 18. I went on one interview where there was a panel of students and professors interviewing me and was asked about the most challenging time of my life, to which I said "finishing my college education". I noticed one of the younger students had given me a 3/5 on her evaluation sheet (I saw this purely by accident)...and boy did that make me angry (inside, of course). That was the most challenging time of my life. I had to help financially support my mom and younger siblings while trying to finish college at the same time. I guess it was my fault for not going into better detail but I addressed that in my personal statement and assumed they were privy to that detail about my past being an open format interview. Lesson learned. On another note, I love my mom to death and I take great pride in having been able to help her the way that I did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornellSPA Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Hi Pre-PAs! Sorry-- off topic here but I wanted to let you know the Surgical PAs are coming to Tampa Jan 18 2020 to do a Pre-PA seminar! Hope you can make it: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRHRT Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I received mine this weekend, I interview Nov 3-4Anyone interviewing nov 3-4 wanna meet up before?I’m flying in nov 3 around 12Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cfuhrman Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 (edited) On 10/23/2019 at 1:46 PM, DRHRT said: Why is the interview a two day process?what is the format of the days? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It’s a 2 day process because we have to take a 3 hour exam on the first day. UTampa is one of the schools piloting the PA-CAT exam. This exam was designed by two PhDs to see if there is a correlation between doing well on the PA-CAT and doing well in PA school. The hope is that there will be a correlation and it will become the new entrance exam for PA school, rather than the GRE. From what I’ve read, how well we do has no merit on our chances of being accepted or not. Right now it’s just about collecting info because there is no evidence yet on the efficacy of the exam Day 2 is when we have the tour and go through the MMIs. Edited October 26, 2019 by Cfuhrman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cfuhrman Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I got my email for an invite on 10/21 at around 11:30. Interviewing on 11/3 and 11/4! This is my second time applying to the program. For anyone that has been rejected- I highly recommend contacting an admissions counselor and asking what needs to be done to strengthen your application. Don’t give up! Last year I was so upset and embarrassed that I didn’t get an invite because I was 26, had BS in Athletic Training and an MS in Exercise Science and Wellness Promotion, am a UT alum and have been working as an athletic trainer since 2015. Now I’m 27 and gonna be 28 in May. Point is, don’t get discouraged about getting rejected. If it’s something you truly want, keep working towards it and don’t let “being afraid of being too old” stop you. If anything, the older you are, the more real world experience you’ll have- making you a stronger candidate. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefullyapasoon Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Hi everyone, congrats to all who have received interview offers! Has anyone else still not received any news regarding interviews? Thanks and good luck to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nc0113 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 22 minutes ago, abrooklyn95 said: Hi everyone, congrats to all who have received interview offers! Has anyone else still not received any news regarding interviews? Thanks and good luck to all I also still haven’t received any news regarding interviews I emailed the program and here is what they said 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgardner Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I received an interview invite on Friday!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefullyapasoon Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, Nc0113 said: I also still haven’t received any news regarding interviews I emailed the program and here is what they said Thank you for sharing this! I really appreciate it . I guess it’s basically being waitlisted for an interview I’m assuming. Regardless, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nc0113 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 1 hour ago, abrooklyn95 said: Thank you for sharing this! I really appreciate it . I guess it’s basically being waitlisted for an interview I’m assuming. Regardless, good luck! No worries I guess it’s true when they say ‘no news is good news’? Best of luck to you too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenMarie93 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Hey everyone! I'm super excited to share that I just received an interview invitation yesterday! I chose the Nov 3-4 date and I can't wait to meet everyone! I'm also a UT alum and I have only great things to say about my undergraduate experience. UT is an incredible school, with some of the best and brightest faculty and staff I have ever had the pleasure to meet. There is still hope if you are waiting to hear! Stay positive and never give up! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13thART Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Anyone else just get an alternate to interview email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13thART Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) That I’m an alternante and I could be let known as late as the day of the interview and to make myself available. I am also local though. **Someone had asked what the e-mail said, don’t know what happened to their post** Edited October 30, 2019 by 13thART 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorit1022 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Im withdrawing my interview invite so that should open up a spot for someone! Goodluck everyone!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccorey05 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 On 10/26/2019 at 10:30 AM, DRHRT said: I would be happy to meet up prior to the report time on Sunday. where are you staying? Anyone interviewing nov 3-4 wanna meet up before? I’m flying in nov 3 around 12 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BecomingPAs Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I will be giving up my interview date November 10-11 as I was accepted to another program. Hoping someone else gets my slot and the email for a invite! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EashleighPAtobe Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Just received an interview invite, but will be declining due to acceptance elsewhere! Hope this helps someone out! Good luck everyone:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitap Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Interviewing this weekend 11/3 - 11/4 and flying in today:) If anyone is free later today and wants to meet up let me know! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oolivia1 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Hi everyone! I am flying into Tampa from DC tomorrow and will land around noon for the interview on Sunday and Monday. My flight is not until later Monday night so I am going to quote everyone who said they will be around for the interview to see if anyone wants to get together before or after the interviews. I would also be down to make a GroupMe for the Nov 3/4 interview group for those of you all that want! Best of luck everyone to everyone in your interviews at this program and any future potential programs! On 10/26/2019 at 2:40 PM, Cfuhrman said: I got my email for an invite on 10/21 at around 11:30. Interviewing on 11/3 and 11/4! This is my second time applying to the program. For anyone that has been rejected- I highly recommend contacting an admissions counselor and asking what needs to be done to strengthen your application. Don’t give up! Last year I was so upset and embarrassed that I didn’t get an invite because I was 26, had BS in Athletic Training and an MS in Exercise Science and Wellness Promotion, am a UT alum and have been working as an athletic trainer since 2015. Now I’m 27 and gonna be 28 in May. Point is, don’t get discouraged about getting rejected. If it’s something you truly want, keep working towards it and don’t let “being afraid of being too old” stop you. If anything, the older you are, the more real world experience you’ll have- making you a stronger candidate. On 10/29/2019 at 3:02 PM, LaurenMarie93 said: Hey everyone! I'm super excited to share that I just received an interview invitation yesterday! I chose the Nov 3-4 date and I can't wait to meet everyone! I'm also a UT alum and I have only great things to say about my undergraduate experience. UT is an incredible school, with some of the best and brightest faculty and staff I have ever had the pleasure to meet. There is still hope if you are waiting to hear! Stay positive and never give up! On 10/30/2019 at 5:43 PM, ccorey05 said: 10 hours ago, pitap said: Interviewing this weekend 11/3 - 11/4 and flying in today:) If anyone is free later today and wants to meet up let me know! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiller876 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Good luck tonight and tomorrow everyone!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabscc12 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 hey guys good luck on your second half of your interview today! I received an interview invitation on Saturday this past weekend so there is still hope for many if you! I will be interviewing on 11/10-11 date if anyone wants to meet up before hand! I live approximately 3 hours away and will be driving in a few hours early. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilitaryPAONEday Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I am interviewing on the 17th and 18th if anyone is interested in meeting up prior to the interview! I will be coming in on Friday or Saturday. I haven't quite decided yet. This is me! So this isn't a blind invite lol. https://www.facebook.com/jake.grossman.311 Good luck to everyone else with the upcoming interviews! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicksnick717 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Hi everyone, I'm late coming into this thread, but am interviewing on the 10th and 11th. I'm very excited about the prospect of attending the PA Studies program at UT. Can anyone that has been through the interview processes give any helpful advice without violating their non-disclosure? Goodluck to everyone and I wish you all the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13thART Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Interviewing 24-25th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nc0113 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I’m beginning to feel a little discouraged as I have not received any communication from UT best of luck to everyone else! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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