BaderK Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I am very proud to say that in four weeks, I will finish my undergrad at PSU, and I am ready for the next chapter as I have applied for this year's Physician assistants program. I wish you all the best of luck. WE ARE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candiceprepa Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Anyone else worried that they are on probation for accreditation? I found it to be surprising since penn state is a really good school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allmcs Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Candiceprepa said: Anyone else worried that they are on probation for accreditation? I found it to be surprising since penn state is a really good school. They seem to be really reassuring on their website that it has nothing to do with the quality of the program, they just "didn't meet the standards for program evaluation as defined by the ARC-PA." It seems a little convoluted so it's definitely worth clarifying during interviews, but like you said, its such a credible institution I feel like they won't have a problem getting it together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST@PSU Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 On 11/15/2020 at 8:49 PM, Candiceprepa said: Anyone else worried that they are on probation for accreditation? I found it to be surprising since penn state is a really good school. Without going into detail (as that is best left to program leadership), the deficiency was in regards to the formal course review process for which ARC-PA requires very specific criteria to be met. Along with a select group of my fellow alumni and PSCOM faculty and staff, we are part of a refined and expanded evaluation process which will ensure the Program exceeds the ARC-PA requirements and returns us to full accreditation status. As I am also a preceptor for second year students, I can attest to their strong knowledge base and preparedness for clinical rotations which directly reflects the curriculum itself. I hope each of you is staying safe and well. -Sue, PA-C, Class of 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaderK Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 11/15/2020 at 8:49 PM, Candiceprepa said: Anyone else worried that they are on probation for accreditation? I found it to be surprising since penn state is a really good school. Penn State is one of the top program country wide, I wouldn't worry about it. As Sue have said its specific details that they are looking for from Penn State. As a student at PSU and speaking with various member of this department, I was told that issue on hand is being taken care of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomRRTtoPA Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 On 11/15/2020 at 8:49 PM, Candiceprepa said: Anyone else worried that they are on probation for accreditation? I found it to be surprising since penn state is a really good school. I was actually accepted to a program this year that was on probation and lost their accreditation a few months later after their review. The next review for Penn State is not until Sept 2021 so there is no chance of this happening. Once matriculated into the program, if it shuts down, there would be a teach out option for the current classes. I guess what I am saying is to not worry. I know we all want a top notch PA education but in the end you want to be able to sit for the PANCE and after passing that is when the real education begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJSmith Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Do you guys think it's too late to submit my application to Penn State? I have been waitlisted or rejected from every program I applied to this cycle so far. I just want to know if it's even worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomRRTtoPA Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 On 11/24/2020 at 7:04 PM, KJSmith said: Do you guys think it's too late to submit my application to Penn State? I have been waitlisted or rejected from every program I applied to this cycle so far. I just want to know if it's even worth it I applied just a few weeks ago and got an interview invite today. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyJean Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 I am going to apply. Hopefully applying later wont affect anything, but best of luck to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyJean Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Hey guys! How long after your application was verified did it take for you to receive the supplemental application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomRRTtoPA Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 17 hours ago, EmilyJean said: Hey guys! How long after your application was verified did it take for you to receive the supplemental application? Verified on 11/12, received secondary on 11/21 and completed 11/24, phase 1 interview invite 11/30 and completed 12/3. I was told that I should hear back about the potential for a phase 2 interview 7-10 days after phase 1, did everyone else who completed phase 1 find this to be accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyJean Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, DomRRTtoPA said: Verified on 11/12, received secondary on 11/21 and completed 11/24, phase 1 interview invite 11/30 and completed 12/3. I was told that I should hear back about the potential for a phase 2 interview 7-10 days after phase 1, did everyone else who completed phase 1 find this to be accurate? Does this mean multiple interviews? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomRRTtoPA Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 34 minutes ago, EmilyJean said: Does this mean multiple interviews? The first part is 7 prerecorded questions on sparkhire and the second part I believe is a one on one interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyJean Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, DomRRTtoPA said: The first part is 7 prerecorded questions on sparkhire and the second part I believe is a one on one interview. Wow! That’s so interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyJean Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Hey friends! Does anyone know if there is still a timed writing sample for virtual interviews?? Thanks! Happy Holidays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAhopeful555 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Just got my invite for the One way interview, does anyone have any advice for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecoat2 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Has anyone emailed updated patient care hours to Penn State? I’ve continued working since I submitted my application but I’m not sure how much of a difference it will make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyJean Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 On 12/15/2020 at 12:35 PM, PAhopeful555 said: Just got my invite for the One way interview, does anyone have any advice for it? when is your interview? congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyJean Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 4:25 PM, Kirby219 said: Nope! Nothing yet. Did you ever receive a confirmation email of any kind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyJean Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 On 6/26/2020 at 11:44 AM, AlexisA said: Hey guys! For inputting your courses on the secondary application, I see it says that we are to only put biochemistry or organic chemistry in as they only require one. If I took both, should I still only put one? If so, do you think one is better than the other? I just listed ochem for both slots since they list biochem and ochem (but either or is accepted from what I understand). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyJean Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Confirmation/verified application received 12/4, received supplemental invite 12/16 via email, completed and submitted 12/18, today! Good luck all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomRRTtoPA Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I just got the call, I will be attending Penn State! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyJean Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Hey friends! Curious for those who received interview invites thus far; How long after submitting your supplemental application did you hear back for an interview? Thanks much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAhopeful555 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 18 hours ago, EmilyJean said: Hey friends! Curious for those who received interview invites thus far; How long after submitting your supplemental application did you hear back for an interview? Thanks much! About a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatAg Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Do y'all think it's too late to submit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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