sschoett Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Hello All, I am in the process of finishing my CASPA application for this next cycle (waiting for the submission of my last letter of rec). And I was wondering if a recently accepted PA student could shed some light on their stats while in the application process. Mine are as follows: Undergrad GPA: 3.44 Post-Bac GPA: 3.9 Certifications: NREMT, NA-C, Anatomy and Physiology TA HCE: 1,350 hours direct patient care as an athletic training major/ physical therapy aide Shadowing: 130+ hours PA shadowing GRE: 65%Q, 50%V and 4.5 Essay (on the new GRE) - thinking this is what is going to get me into trouble* I was asked back to 3 interviews and accepted at Rush University this past cycle and declined all three offers after deciding to do a year clinically in a hospital setting. Currently applying to monitor tech/patient care tech jobs. I hope is to become a surgical PA for orthopedics since my background is in sports med. I think Cornell would be an excellent fit and it is my first choice. any insight would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitegiles Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I am also applying this application cycle, I submitted my CASPA application about 2 weeks ago. I was curious if anyone had any information as to when we will receive the supplemental application? Does Cornell seem to place more emphasis on academics/test scores or health care experience? I am currently employed full time as a PCT and will accumulate hours throughout the year, but at the time of my application I only had about 500 hours. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarchie Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I went to Cornell's info session and (from what I took away from it) and having spoken to current students, their emphasis is on numbers more so then experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiyoufire Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I'm just an applicant like you, but I thought I would post my own stats as they illustrate how diverse PA candidates can be. I feel I'm on the opposite spectrum of candidates than you. My CASPA has been mailed for 3 days. Age; 27 NREMT-P/ Urgent care tech 17,900 hours of direct patient care experience (or something close to that, I forget) when I submitted my CASPA I have worked in rural EMS since 2005 and for the last 2 years have been working alongside a PA in a busy Urgent Care attached to a rural community health center. CASPA GPA: 3.38 No degrees, no GRE for me. Applying to MEDEX. I wish everyone the best in this endeavor. EDIT** Just realized this was in a Cornell thread and not the general discussion. Oops! Sorry for my intrusion. Carry on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacman54 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I also was looking into applying to Cornell's PA program. Thing main thing is that I am from a smaller school and don't know how I would compare to some of their larger school applicants. I'm a junior this year, so I won't be applying until the spring cycle. Currently I have A 3.82 cumulative GPA A 3.6ish science GPA A 1210 GRE score and around 1,000 hours of combine ER scribing and nursing home volunteering, which will increase as time continues. I know Cornell is selective and very numbers based, but I was wondering if it was worth a shot to apply. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yalatrac Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Got an interview and my scores on the GRE are not the best to say the least so they are not entirely numbers based. GPA was a little above their last admitted class average and a majority of my hours were with a PA-C. Always apply if you meet their prerequisites because you never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraG Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 How did they contact you regarding completing the secondary application and coming for an interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgh88 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 @SaraG Both are by email. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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