YorkPAStudent2022 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 When it comes to CUNY SOM- I am not sure your grades matter as much as what sets you apart from other applicants. Don't get me wrong, taking certain classes and getting all A and B's with a GPA above 3.5 is what makes you eligible for applying to these programs in the first place but I think what is being missed and why these interviews are so important is to see personally why you started this in the first place. Do you have a "servants heart"? Do you know know the hardships and struggles of this career? How much do you have to give back to the community and what makes you different? I think expanding on your specific clinical experience and how that has shaped your clinical judgement/outlook is more important than a GPA. I don't think posting "stats" is a good reflection or even helpful when it comes to determining whether or not you'll get invited or accepted. I think looking into what your clinical experience and background is would be more helpful. Also making sure you have a PA-C who can write you a letter of recommendation verifying that you know what you are about to get into. The interview process has become a more holistic process and I hope this helps anyone looking into why they have not have gotten an invite or acceptance. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAworld98 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 I appreciate this greatly, thank you very much! It certainly hurts when you feel you've had all the above, which is why i looked maybe it was stats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxi26 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Njohnson92 said: When it comes to CUNY SOM- I am not sure your grades matter as much as what sets you apart from other applicants. Don't get me wrong, taking certain classes and getting all A and B's with a GPA above 3.5 is what makes you eligible for applying to these programs in the first place but I think what is being missed and why these interviews are so important is to see personally why you started this in the first place. Do you have a "servants heart"? Do you know know the hardships and struggles of this career? How much do you have to give back to the community and what makes you different? I think expanding on your specific clinical experience and how that has shaped your clinical judgement/outlook is more important than a GPA. I don't think posting "stats" is a good reflection or even helpful when it comes to determining whether or not you'll get invited or accepted. I think looking into what your clinical experience and background is would be more helpful. Also making sure you have a PA-C who can write you a letter of recommendation verifying that you know what you are about to get into. The interview process has become a more holistic process and I hope this helps anyone looking into why they have not have gotten an invite or acceptance. Nailed it! Was going to say something like that. They talk about this alot in their info sessions as well. I personally think I emulated that well in my interview and overall application. My GPA and experience are good over all. I had a letter from not just a PA-C but 4 other mentors of mine in college and healthcare who spoke of my leadership and dedication. Especially to the latino community in NYC where I was born. Something must have gotten lost in translation, but like I said earlier, regardless I am grateful for the opportunity. I hope this doesn't discourage anyone. Please don't give up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgazca Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Hello all! I was just rejected and wanted to wish you all the best of luck! I did interview and I do feel like It went well too. I will be going back to my original school I was accepted in. Hope you all get a spot, best wishes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minority3246 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, Sgazca said: Hello all! I was just rejected and wanted to wish you all the best of luck! I did interview and I do feel like It went well too. I will be going back to my original school I was accepted in. Hope you all get a spot, best wishes! You received an email just now? When did you interview? Glad you got accepted at another program, best of luck and you are closer to your final goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgazca Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I got the email yesterday, I was part of the first interview wave. Thank you very much really excited to get going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minority3246 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 (edited) You interviewed in person on the 6th? Do you think they sent all rejections on the same day? 10 hours ago, Sgazca said: I got the email yesterday, I was part of the first interview wave. Thank you very much really excited to get going! Edited April 10, 2020 by minority3246 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osakanohime Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Any updates? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puravida Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 1 hour ago, osakanohime said: Any updates? Haven't heard anything. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpeterson221 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Haven’t heard anything either... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minority3246 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, kpeterson221 said: Haven’t heard anything either... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I believe they will send emails on Friday. If anyone here have friends in the program already, could ask them to see if they Usually send rejections before the final acceptances and waitlisted applicants? Edited April 14, 2020 by minority3246 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osakanohime Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 I asked but they said this cycle is completely different because of the Coronavirus so to not depend on last cycle too much. Guess we really do have to wait until Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minority3246 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, osakanohime said: I asked but they said this cycle is completely different because of the Coronavirus so to not depend on last cycle too much. Guess we really do have to wait until Friday. But in general, do they send out rejections first all together?, even though this is a different cycle I would love to get that answer. thanks for updating us on this @osakanohime Edited April 15, 2020 by minority3246 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtrang01 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Any news???? Two more days....this is nerve wrecking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkPAStudent2022 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Well, looks like the last round of rejections went out today. Can't lie I am PRETTY bummed. But alas, I will try again. I know many people have had to apply twice so I will do just that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpeterson221 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Well, looks like the last round of rejections went out today. Can't lie I am PRETTY bummed. But alas, I will try again. I know many people have had to apply twice so I will do just that! When did you receive an email? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkPAStudent2022 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Just now via email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khiz321 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 When did you interview? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRQ2017 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 On 3/11/2020 at 1:44 PM, jin29 said: I received an interview invite for 3/20!! My stats: Submitted my application on 9/30/19 Undergraduate - cGPA 2.91, sGPA 2.6 Post Bacc - cGPA and sGPA 3.91 2000+ hours working as a pulmonary function technician in New York 1000 hours as a medical scribe 42 hours of shadowing My GPA definitely made my application on the weaker side so I worked really hard to make the rest of my application impressive. I'm very grateful to receive an interview invite despite my undergraduate GPA and I'm hoping this will help ease the nerves of others! Thank you for your honesty and being so transparent.I was suppose to apply this cycle but due to discouragement I did not apply because of my GPA our stats seem pretty similar and I would like to speak more (How your interview went, lor, personal statement etc) if you don’t mind? Thanks!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyananex Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) Anyone hear anything ? I thought we would of been told by now Edited April 17, 2020 by kyananex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpeterson221 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I haven’t heard anything yet.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccalpa Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Checking my email every 5 seconds... Still nothing... Fingers crossed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foward00 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) Has anyone heard anything? They had sent an email on March 19 saying that admissions decisions were going to be send out on 4/17. I interviewed on 3/13 Edited April 17, 2020 by Foward00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aks0104 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I still haven't heard anything back yet either. Interviewed on 04/03 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darmeethegreat Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Omg guys. I’m so pumped!!!! Just got an acceptance email. You all should check your emails. Wow I’m so elated. Finally going to my dream school. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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