kbeck Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 I received notification yesterday that I was waitlisted from my 10/14 interview. However, I will be turning down a spot on the waitlist because I've just been accepted into two other programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kcaji Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 I just got an interview invite but I had to respectfully decline since I got in my top choice school. Best of luck to everyone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaRogg Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Several people have asked about a Facebook page for students accepted to PCOM. I am going to go ahead and start a page unless someone knows of another page already started. If you have been accepted and want to be added, send me an email at rogg.julia.e@gmail.com. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khadijasaleem Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 hey guys what can we expect on interview day? what kind of questions, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureOBPA Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 So I got waitlisted by PCOM, and then reached out to a few of the students that are in their 1st and 2nd year and after talking to them I am pulling my name form the program and going elsewhere. All you Pre PA students beware! I was told that the PA program doesn't really care about the students. They only care about what their 1st time board pass rate is. The school I was told is run kind of like a dictatorship, you aren't allowed to challenge question or even see your wrong questions after tests, they said there is a running joke PCOM way or the Highway, haha. Also they test you on the minuscule details and require you to read and digest large text books on top of sitting in class being given a firehose of information. I had heard good things about PCOM in the past but I guess their direction has changed. Best of luck to those that look to try! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGiraldo Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Has anyone else heard something like that before? Also, has any the ones that interviewed on 10/28 heard anything from pcom yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLRPrePA Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 3 hours ago, JGiraldo said: Has anyone else heard something like that before? Also, has any the ones that interviewed on 10/28 heard anything from pcom yet? I was in the 10/27 interview and have not heard anything either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGiraldo Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 6 hours ago, KLRPrePA said: I was in the 10/27 interview and have not heard anything either! this waiting is slowly killing me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw123 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 13 hours ago, JGiraldo said: this waiting is slowly killing me hahaha same! i check this forum daily i can’t wait to hear back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osakanohime Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 On 10/26/2020 at 5:47 PM, uniqueanika said: I applied June 22nd and everything got verified July 14th, and I haven't heard back yet. I've been accepted at three programs and have other invites, but PCOM remains my first choice. No idea what to do! But I heard they're interviewing well into January and maybe even February. Have you heard back yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniqueanika Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 22 hours ago, osakanohime said: Have you heard back yet? No I have not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osakanohime Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 On 11/15/2020 at 10:55 AM, uniqueanika said: No I have not Me either. Tbh I personally think I didn't get in since I applied to this school in May and have yet to hear anything. But it's okay! Just stay positive and busy. It will all work out in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dean227 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I haven't heard anything back and I applied around July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw123 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Hi everyone! I just got an email acceptance to the program! My interview date was 10/28. Here are my stats for anyone who is curious: cGPA: 3.80, sGPA: 3.73, PCE 1200, GRE 311 If you're still waiting to hear back, I wish you the best of luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty189 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 @jw123 Congratulations!! I'm so happy to hear that. I also interviewed on 10/28 and got the acceptance email today! We probably met in the interview already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw123 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 hour ago, betty189 said: @jw123 Congratulations!! I'm so happy to hear that. I also interviewed on 10/28 and got the acceptance email today! We probably met in the interview already? Yay! Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAO1022 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I also received an acceptance email today and I interviewed on 10/27!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabound50 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I also received an acceptance from the 10/28 interview. Does anyone know if that post about the school not caring about their students holds any truth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scifi12 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 On 11/20/2020 at 9:32 PM, pabound50 said: I also received an acceptance from the 10/28 interview. Does anyone know if that post about the school not caring about their students holds any truth? I hope not! Do any current students agree? "I was told that the PA program doesn't really care about the students. They only care about what their 1st time board pass rate is. The school I was told is run kind of like a dictatorship, you aren't allowed to challenge question or even see your wrong questions after tests, they said there is a running joke PCOM way or the Highway" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnr42 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 On 11/20/2020 at 9:32 PM, pabound50 said: I also received an acceptance from the 10/28 interview. Does anyone know if that post about the school not caring about their students holds any truth? I am friends with someone currently in the program and I also know two different PAs who have graduated from this program and are successful in their fields. I have not heard any negative comments from these people. One PA graduated back when the program was new, the other PA graduated about three years ago and my friend is a first year student. The faculty wants students to succeed. I heard that they are easy to approach and as for having to know details, PA school is not going to be easy no matter where you go. I don't believe that one post was an accurate representation of everyone's experiences with PCOM. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAComingSoon Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Hey everyone! I am a current first year PA student at PCOM. I think it is very hard for us to give an umbrella opinion about our experience(s) at PCOM given this years circumstances. Doing school online has robbed us of the opportunity to get to know the faculty and vice versa like in years past. I think not having that relationship can often be mistaken for not caring. The faculty's hands are kind of tied with what they can and can't do because of COVID-19. So yes, we don't get say in most decision making but I do believe our best interest is at heart. "PCOM or the highway" isn't necessarily a bad thing. PCOM is very particular when it comes to learning history taking, writing SOAP notes, special tests, etc. It seems daunting at the time sure, but preceptors always report back and rave about how PCOM students are thorough and have the best technique. I know majority of my classmates and I have not ordered any textbooks and have managed to do well on exams. There have only been a handful of questions from that material. Not enough to let that deter you or instill fear. I know the class above me didn't order books either. My only complaint would be that there have been inconsistencies in expectations sometimes. H and P was mostly self taught with the exception of one lab per week. It was difficult to know how often we should be practicing or if what we were practicing was even correct. I think our learning experience would obviously have been maximized if we were on campus and could go to professors anytime. Again, that is out of the faculty's control. Overall, PA school is difficult and that is to be expected. It's all about being able to adapt. I hope this helped! Good luck to everyone! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabound50 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 I will be declining my spot. Good luck everyone and I hope this helps one of you get into your dream school! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaciC Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Does anyone know if there are anymore interview invites going out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dean227 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, StaciC said: Does anyone know if there are anymore interview invites going out? I’d like to know as well I haven’t heard anything back from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniqueanika Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Just now, dean227 said: I’d like to know as well I haven’t heard anything back from them. They told me they are interviewing into February (they’re my first choice!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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