PA4255 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 13 hours ago, NFPA24 said: Hi all! So in terms of Dominicans accreditation, does anyone know when they are up for their next review? Also if Dominican were to lose their accreditation after Aug 2021, students who start next year would be able to graduate and sit for the PANCE right? I'm a little confused about it all and worried about attending a program that isn't fully accredited. On the ARC-PA website, Dominican were granted provisional accreditation, with their next review slated for March 2022. As long as you begin matriculation with the school being accredited, and say they lose accreditation the week after matriculation, you can still sit in for the PANCE. In other words, we’re good to start next fall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest5798 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 22 hours ago, NFPA24 said: Hi all! So in terms of Dominicans accreditation, does anyone know when they are up for their next review? Also if Dominican were to lose their accreditation after Aug 2021, students who start next year would be able to graduate and sit for the PANCE right? I'm a little confused about it all and worried about attending a program that isn't fully accredited. Provisional accreditation is the same as accredited. Provisional is just used because the program is new (<5 years). In order to start a program the ARC guidelines are strict, they have two goals one the success of students and two upholding the PA profession. Provisional is up to the same standards as those that are accredited. If a program lapses in it’s standards as a new program there are provisional probationary standards. Even if you matriculate into that you still can qualify for PANCE. Where it gets iffy if you have to weigh a choice between a program that has been on accredited probation for longer than 2 years with an upcoming accreditation meeting before you matriculate versus provisional accreditation, I would personally pick the provisional because it’s a sure thing I’ll become a PA. Look at ARC updates on schools and usually it tells you when they have the next accreditation meeting for each program. Hope that helps. Best of luck 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFPA24 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 On 11/12/2020 at 10:20 AM, Guest5798 said: Provisional accreditation is the same as accredited. Provisional is just used because the program is new (<5 years). In order to start a program the ARC guidelines are strict, they have two goals one the success of students and two upholding the PA profession. Provisional is up to the same standards as those that are accredited. If a program lapses in it’s standards as a new program there are provisional probationary standards. Even if you matriculate into that you still can qualify for PANCE. Where it gets iffy if you have to weigh a choice between a program that has been on accredited probation for longer than 2 years with an upcoming accreditation meeting before you matriculate versus provisional accreditation, I would personally pick the provisional because it’s a sure thing I’ll become a PA. Look at ARC updates on schools and usually it tells you when they have the next accreditation meeting for each program. Hope that helps. Best of luck This was super helpful, thank you! Makes me feel more confident about Dominican. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhysicianAssistantToBe Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 So if we haven’t heard back, does that mean rejection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaythePA Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 11/15/2020 at 3:19 PM, PhysicianAssistantToBe said: So if we haven’t heard back, does that mean rejection? It depends I guess, If you haven't heard anything back since you applied then it probably isn't the best sign since they arent offering anymore interview days, from what I was told. If you have interviewed, then I think rejection is premature. They haven't started accepting people from the second interview group so there is still plenty of time to still be accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devinh Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 I got the acceptance call this morning! So excited to meet you all in the fall! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russianair Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 18 minutes ago, devinh said: I got the acceptance call this morning! So excited to meet you all in the fall! Congratulations!! Hyped for you If so and you are comfortable — would you be alright with sharing your stats to help others? Thank you and congrats again. You are gonna be a PA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devinh Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Absolutely! I’m a non traditional applicant. International relations degree (then an associate in bio). GRE: 305 cGPA: 3.11 sGPA: 3.07 last 60: 3.9 HCH: 16k, 9 years as an ED tech 50 hours of shadow 70 volunteer It was a long road but so worth it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggh96 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 4 hours ago, devinh said: I got the acceptance call this morning! So excited to meet you all in the fall! Congrats!!!! When did you interview? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromthebottom2PA Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, devinh said: Absolutely! I’m a non traditional applicant. International relations degree (then an associate in bio). GRE: 305 cGPA: 3.11 sGPA: 3.07 last 60: 3.9 HCH: 16k, 9 years as an ED tech 50 hours of shadow 70 volunteer It was a long road but so worth it! Congrats! I also received an acceptance call this morning and it feels so good our hard work has paid off. It was the best surprise to have before going to work Edited November 19, 2020 by Fromthebottom2PA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajb2494 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I just got waitlisted which I am happy with! I hope I still have good chances of getting in. Anyone know when I’ll get the final decision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheiji Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 just curious if anybody was rejected after the interview or if everyone who wasn't accepted was waitlisted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindbodyPA Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I also got the waitlist email today which I am happy about but I thought the email was kind of weird because it was phrased as if we were accepted. It said that an admissions letter will be sent out to our mailbox in the coming week and we need to put down a deposit. I thought deposits are only for those accepted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpelayo Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Seems like several from my class were pulled off the waitlist last year. I think the first round is in March, followed by another round in April and May. One of my classmates was not pulled off the waitlist until 1-2 weeks before the first day of class in late August. Getting placed on the waitlist is a good sign. You are already qualified. Just a matter of finding a seat. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaythePA Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 33 minutes ago, mpelayo said: Seems like several from my class were pulled off the waitlist last year. I think the first round is in March, followed by another round in April and May. One of my classmates was not pulled off the waitlist until 1-2 weeks before the first day of class in late August. Getting placed on the waitlist is a good sign. You are already qualified. Just a matter of finding a seat. Thanks for the information. I did have a question that you may know. Do they send rejection letters out or is it a matter of if you don't hear back then you can assume that you are rejected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindbodyPA Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I was also placed on the waitlist and am planning to put down my waitlist deposit. This might be me overthinking, but I was wondering if the time you submit the deposit can affect your ranking on the list? Like the first person to submit the deposit will be placed higher up on the waitlist? Because I am trying to get all my money together so it might take a couple days for me to make the payment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LgpaPA Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) Hi! Does anyone know if the admissions committee is accepting application updates after being placed on the waitlist? TIA ! Edited January 25, 2021 by tmaePA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melina228 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Does anyone know if the waitlist is ranked? And if admissions is allowed to give ranking info/status to waitlisted people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25338891 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 On 1/29/2021 at 4:19 PM, melina228 said: Does anyone know if the waitlist is ranked? And if admissions is allowed to give ranking info/status to waitlisted people? I spoke to Katherine about this, and she said yes the waitlist is ranked, but they don't release that information to the applicants because it is often misinterpreted! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25338891 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 On 1/24/2021 at 9:33 PM, tmaePA said: Hi! Does anyone know if the admissions committee is accepting application updates after being placed on the waitlist? TIA ! Not sure if they will accept the updates, but I don't think it's a bad idea to let them know you're still interested in the program! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggypa Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Has anyone from the waitlist been accepted? Or does anyone have any updates/info about this? I'm starting to lose hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA408 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 22 hours ago, jiggypa said: Has anyone from the waitlist been accepted? Or does anyone have any updates/info about this? I'm starting to lose hope! I don’t think you should lose hope. Samuel Merritt in Oakland is doing their interviews currently. Who knows , maybe some admitted candidates (not I) will jump ship and choose Samuel Merritt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAdreamsuccess108 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 I got my FASFA paperwork in the mail today with the info to get my account all set up. It came with a letter saying they know I am on waitlist and are happy I am considering them as a school. So to those of you on the waitlist should be receiving the same paperwork as long as you filled out your FASFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagoals1 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 has anyone from the waitlist heard back yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LgpaPA Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 6 hours ago, pagoals1 said: has anyone from the waitlist heard back yet? Nope, I haven't heard back yet. I hope it's soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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