medic1210 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 4 hours ago, LaurenR19 said: Hi there. EVMS does not utilize a sGPA. For cGPA, they use the highest of 3: 1) undergrad; 2) grad; 3) replacement. They also calculate their own prerequisite GPA. For the 2019-2020 cycle (I was accepted and started; however, I am on medical leave and will restart in January), our qualifying GPA average was a 3.84. Our prerequisite was a 3.85. EVMS is huge on community involvement/volunteer hours. If you didn’t receive an interview this cycle, I’d suggest reaching out to EVMS around September/October to receive feedback on your application. They will tell you exactly why you didn’t receive an interview and what you can do to improve. I hope this helps. Xx, Lauren. Lauren Thanks so much for taking the time respond. I remember from my first time around applying they don’t use sGPA, just your qualifying (highest of the three) and your prerequisite GPA. Back then my qualifying was much lower than average and my HCE didn’t compensate. Such is life. However, now my prerequisite GPA is near or above a 3.9 and my qualifying GPA will be a 3.73 (last 40). Additionally, I’ve accrued another 5k hours of HCE and some more volunteer work. Strong LOR from two PAs and a RN manager. I sincerely hope this go around my efforts, including completing a SMP, will be enough to get at least an interview. Mind you, I’ll be applying for the class starting in 2023. Thanks again for replying. I’ve very much enjoyed reading your posts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenR19 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) 18 hours ago, MSN214 said: Just got a rejection letter today. For current students or people who have received acceptance letters this cycle, can you please help me with some advice on what to do differently next cycle? These were the stats that I applied with: overall gpa: 3.6 science gpa: 3.4 pce: ~2000 certifications: 1 (CNA licenses) I think my personal statement was weak last cycle so I completely revamped that this cycle and I feel like it's stronger but what else can I do? I'm currently working full time as a CNA so I'm gaining more patient care hours. I haven't thought about retaking any classes but should I? Any advice would be really appreciated!! Thank you Hi there! your GPAs aren’t competitive enough. I guarantee it’s what is holding you back. In addition, your PCE is low. For my application cycle, our average PCE was 6K. You can find all admission statistics here: https://www.evms.edu/education/masters_programs/physician_assistant_program/admissions_information/admission_statistics/ Those numbers are where you need to be at or above to be considered competitive. Reach out to EVMS and ask for a review. They’ll tell you exactly why. They’re very helpful! Edited July 3, 2021 by LaurenR19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenR19 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 14 hours ago, medic1210 said: Lauren Thanks so much for taking the time respond. I remember from my first time around applying they don’t use sGPA, just your qualifying (highest of the three) and your prerequisite GPA. Back then my qualifying was much lower than average and my HCE didn’t compensate. Such is life. However, now my prerequisite GPA is near or above a 3.9 and my qualifying GPA will be a 3.73 (last 40). Additionally, I’ve accrued another 5k hours of HCE and some more volunteer work. Strong LOR from two PAs and a RN manager. I sincerely hope this go around my efforts, including completing a SMP, will be enough to get at least an interview. Mind you, I’ll be applying for the class starting in 2023. Thanks again for replying. I’ve very much enjoyed reading your posts. You are so very welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuvan Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 16 hours ago, Ebony said: @Reuvan I just received an email saying that the virtual meet and greets are July 9th and 10th. Have the dates changed? Thanks in advance, Ebony The q&a on July 8th is completely separate from the interview process. It's for any prepa, not just for those that applied to evms. I hope that clears it up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChameleonProtactinium Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 On 7/3/2021 at 12:01 PM, Reuvan said: The q&a on July 8th is completely separate from the interview process. It's for any prepa, not just for those that applied to evms. I hope that clears it up. Hi! Can you provide more information about this pre-pa q&a session on July 8th please? How/where should we sign up to attend this event? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmvcam Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Virtual Interview Manual is up on our PURLs 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mderoosl Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Thank you for letting us all know. I’m very excited to meet everyone! Prepare…Practice… Perform…incorporate feedback..Repeat. Does anyone else feel similar?! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuvan Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 On 7/5/2021 at 3:52 PM, ChameleonProtactinium said: Hi! Can you provide more information about this pre-pa q&a session on July 8th please? How/where should we sign up to attend this event? Thanks in advance! No sign up required, just login to the zoom link at the start time tomorrow at 3pm EST. It's open for any PrePA. The link was posted some comments back. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medskoolmomOf4Cs Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Excited to meet a lot of you this weekend! Please make sure to take time to reflect on why you want to be a PA and truly allow your character and passion shine through in your interviews. It took a lot of hard work for ALL of you to get to this point so you each should be proud of yourselves for this accomplishment. We all are truly grateful to be apart the EVMS family and are excited to help you! Congrats 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffytaffy116 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Just gave up my interview spot! Hope this opens up room for another candidate. Good luck everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfinley Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, laffytaffy116 said: Just gave up my interview spot! Hope this opens up room for another candidate. Good luck everyone! May I ask why you did that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenR19 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 22 hours ago, mfinley said: May I ask why you did that? Likely accepted to another program Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebony Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Hey all! It was awesome to see so many of your faces yesterday! It felt good to be around others who are going through the same process !!! Yesterday put my spirit at ease and I feel so much more confident going into interviews !!! We have all worked so hard! Best of luck to all of you on your interviews next week!!! We got this !!! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmvcam Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Good luck tomorrow everyone! Any last minute tips? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenR19 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 1 hour ago, dmvcam said: Good luck tomorrow everyone! Any last minute tips? Just be yourself! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxray Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Good luck everyone! The hard part is over, take a deep breath and be confident in who you are! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BexPA24 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Good luck to everyone over the next few days! I look forward to meeting you guys and being part of this class! 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOCRAH Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Just finished the interview and it really was as everyone had been eluding to...wasn't as stressful as I thought it would be and the members from the mentorship committees are very helpful from the current class that is in didactic. You should definitely take advantage of the time asking them questions as they bring your stress levels down considerably. I really enjoyed the virtual format and the ease of the blackboard collaborate. To everyone who has interviewed and to those that still have to interview tomorrow and Saturday congratulations on this accomplishment and best of luck. I hope that we all will receive admission offers and meet in January!!! 11 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsmc94 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Super nervous about Saturday, but incredibly excited to meet everyone, good luck to everyone tomorrow ! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebony Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 5 hours ago, DOCRAH said: Just finished the interview and it really was as everyone had been eluding to...wasn't as stressful as I thought it would be and the members from the mentorship committees are very helpful from the current class that is in didactic. You should definitely take advantage of the time asking them questions as they bring your stress levels down considerably. I really enjoyed the virtual format and the ease of the blackboard collaborate. To everyone who has interviewed and to those that still have to interview tomorrow and Saturday congratulations on this accomplishment and best of luck. I hope that we all will receive admission offers and meet in January!!! I agree !!! The mentor session really helped with my nerves !!! You can tell how much EVMS cares about their students both prospective and current ...it really shows ❤❤ Good luck guys ! I legit danced to Missy Elliott in the morning before my interview and that helped me to loosen up, too! Haha! 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellstar Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Shout out to @frankieda.pa and @yolanda.in.medicine on Instagram for recommendations and tips for the EVMS PA interview process! They were very helpful and informative and helped calm my nerves for the interview!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medskoolmomOf4Cs Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 It was super fun meeting a bunch of you all yesterday! Can’t wait to meet more of you tomorrow!! We as a mentorship committee are glad the Q&A was able to help de stress you guys that’s what we wanted Enjoy your weekends and celebrate yourselves for this major accomplishment of landing an interview at one of the nations best PA programs hands down... and yes I’m bias LOL I love EVMS 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsmc94 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, medskoolmomOf4Cs said: It was super fun meeting a bunch of you all yesterday! Can’t wait to meet more of you tomorrow!! We as a mentorship committee are glad the Q&A was able to help de stress you guys that’s what we wanted Enjoy your weekends and celebrate yourselves for this major accomplishment of landing an interview at one of the nations best PA programs hands down... and yes I’m bias LOL I love EVMS Thank you for your words of encouragement and confidence! Also if this is Katryce, thank you for being a great mentor from last Saturday’s group two, meet and greet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medskoolmomOf4Cs Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 You’re welcome!!! Letssss GOOO group 2er’s LOL if any you guys are on social media put your @ in here and keep me posted!! My @ is the same on IG..... see you guys soon! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khmedic08 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 1 hour ago, medskoolmomOf4Cs said: You’re welcome!!! Letssss GOOO group 2er’s LOL if any you guys are on social media put your @ in here and keep me posted!! My @ is the same on IG..... see you guys soon! Yesterday was such a great day! It was also so amazing to meet everyone! Good luck to those who are interviewing tomorrow morning- You’ve got this!! My Instagram is khmedic08. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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