AlexisA Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) Hey guys! Arcadia is currently my #1 pick for PA school. Thought I would make up the new forum for this application cycle. Best of luck to everybody! My Timeline so far: Submitted: 5/18/20 Verified: 5/19/20 Confirmation of Receipt: 6/8/20 Edited June 10, 2020 by AlexisA Forgot to add my timeline! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willlllllll Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Same timeline here! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willlllllll Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, SundayCandy said: What's the "passport-sized photo ID" ? Is this asking for an actual ID or just a photo of myself? I literally took a photo of just the photo on my passport. Lol not sure what they meant but haven’t heard back from them yet so not sure if that’s what they meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmmartin2013 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Verified 5/20/20! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewsOkay Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, SundayCandy said: What's the "passport-sized photo ID" ? Is this asking for an actual ID or just a photo of myself? I spoke with one of the Graduate Programs Assistants and she said that the wording is misleading and to upload any head shot or picture of yourself. From my correspondence: "We do NOT require a photo for the application but you are the second person that has brought that to my attention. Can you tell me where you read that on the CASPA website? We need to get the wording changed; it was merely a suggestion and it is optional." Followed by: "One of the directors would like to try this out for this cycle. So feel free to move forward with your application. All you need is a photo. Any photo will do, you can even take a picture with your phone. You can upload the picture under Applicant Uploaded Documents." I'll be sure to update everyone here if I get any more information Edited May 21, 2020 by AndrewsOkay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willlllllll Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 52 minutes ago, AndrewsOkay said: I spoke with one of the Graduate Programs Assistants and she said that the wording is misleading and to upload any head shot or picture of yourself. From my correspondence: "We do NOT require a photo for the application but you are the second person that has brought that to my attention. Can you tell me where you read that on the CASPA website? We need to get the wording changed; it was merely a suggestion and it is optional." Followed by: "One of the directors would like to try this out for this cycle. So feel free to move forward with your application. All you need is a photo. Any photo will do, you can even take a picture with your phone. You can upload the picture under Applicant Uploaded Documents." I'll be sure to update everyone here if I get any more information Definitely wish I knew that before hand I have a few professional headshots that would’ve been better than a passport photo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SundayCandy Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 1 hour ago, AndrewsOkay said: I spoke with one of the Graduate Programs Assistants and she said that the wording is misleading and to upload any head shot or picture of yourself. From my correspondence: "We do NOT require a photo for the application but you are the second person that has brought that to my attention. Can you tell me where you read that on the CASPA website? We need to get the wording changed; it was merely a suggestion and it is optional." Followed by: "One of the directors would like to try this out for this cycle. So feel free to move forward with your application. All you need is a photo. Any photo will do, you can even take a picture with your phone. You can upload the picture under Applicant Uploaded Documents." I'll be sure to update everyone here if I get any more information Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewsOkay Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Willlllllll said: Definitely wish I knew that before hand I have a few professional headshots that would’ve been better than a passport photo! I wouldn't worry about it. It sounds like this was an afterthought, and definitely won't play a role in being offered an interview or acceptance 1 hour ago, SundayCandy said: Thank you! Of course! Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexisA Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) I 16 hours ago, SundayCandy said: What's the "passport-sized photo ID" ? Is this asking for an actual ID or just a photo of myself? I went to CVS and literally got a passport photo taken! I said it was for a graduate school application, so I was able to smile and make it somewhat professional without paying an arm and a leg to have it done Edited May 21, 2020 by AlexisA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK203 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 On 5/20/2020 at 10:19 PM, AndrewsOkay said: I spoke with one of the Graduate Programs Assistants and she said that the wording is misleading and to upload any head shot or picture of yourself. From my correspondence: "We do NOT require a photo for the application but you are the second person that has brought that to my attention. Can you tell me where you read that on the CASPA website? We need to get the wording changed; it was merely a suggestion and it is optional." Followed by: "One of the directors would like to try this out for this cycle. So feel free to move forward with your application. All you need is a photo. Any photo will do, you can even take a picture with your phone. You can upload the picture under Applicant Uploaded Documents." I'll be sure to update everyone here if I get any more information Thank you so so much for sharing this - I had the same question and just uploaded a professional headshot hoping for the best. Thank you for the reassurance this gave! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewsOkay Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 1 minute ago, SKO23 said: Thank you so so much for sharing this - I had the same question and just uploaded a professional headshot hoping for the best. Thank you for the reassurance this gave! Happy to help! You are all so well prepared, I just used the headshot they took for my job. Now you all have me feeling self conscious for not having one professionally done. Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK203 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 12 hours ago, AndrewsOkay said: Happy to help! You are all so well prepared, I just used the headshot they took for my job. Now you all have me feeling self conscious for not having one professionally done. Haha whoops - I misspoke! I meant a headshot in professional attire - my sister took it for me in front of a white curtain a few days ago 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annelise Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Applied to Arcadia. Excited about possibly attending the Glenside campus. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmmartin2013 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 It looks like last year people received confirmations already by this time. Obviously COVID is probably hampering some things, but has anyone heard anything confirming their app? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewsOkay Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 3 hours ago, cmmartin2013 said: It looks like last year people received confirmations already by this time. Obviously COVID is probably hampering some things, but has anyone heard anything confirming their app? Nobody I've spoken with has received confirmation yet. I think it's safe to assume that the timeline's been delayed because of COVID. Arranging interviews under normal circumstances is a nightmare, I can't even imagine what this cycle has been like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livh13 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 hey guys! Submitted apps on 5/14, verified 5/15 and Arcadia is in my top 3 schools. Also was confused by the photo and just uploaded a portrait mode headshot that I trimmed to be 2x2 taken in business casual clothing with an off-white background 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayywri Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hey, good luck to everyone applying! Wish I found this chat earlier I hope they enjoy a picture of my passport that I got in 2015! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFVC8 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Hey guys! I see in their website it says that they preferred one of the LOC to come from a professor. Does anybody how important that is? I only have LOC from 2 PA and one MD. So I am not sure if I should apply because I don’t have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willlllllll Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, MFVC8 said: Hey guys! I see in their website it says that they preferred one of the LOC to come from a professor. Does anybody how important that is? I only have LOC from 2 PA and one MD. So I am not sure if I should apply because I don’t have one. I think it’s so someone can speak to your academic prowess but I’m not sure how important it is. I would try contacting them directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewsOkay Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 1 hour ago, MFVC8 said: Hey guys! I see in their website it says that they preferred one of the LOC to come from a professor. Does anybody how important that is? I only have LOC from 2 PA and one MD. So I am not sure if I should apply because I don’t have one. Good question. I, personally, would say it's a good rule of thumb to have someone who can speak to your academic ability regardless. But, I would reach out ans see if they're willing to make an exception, especially given the circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaigeP18 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Good luck everyone! I uploaded my actual passport as well haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexisA Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 On 5/25/2020 at 10:46 AM, annelise said: Applied to Arcadia. Excited about possibly attending the Glenside campus. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Same here! Best of luck to you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJthePA Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Hi! Just wondering if anyone has heard back or received a confirmation email. As a reference, I applied 5/21, verified 5/26. Good luck to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutterlifts Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 On 6/5/2020 at 8:23 PM, PJthePA said: Hi! Just wondering if anyone has heard back or received a confirmation email. As a reference, I applied 5/21, verified 5/26. Good luck to all! I just received a confirmation this morning! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildalaska Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I just got a confirmation email from Arcadia this morning! I applied/was verified on May 14th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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