efhalsey Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I interviewed today! Quite the experience... The general information powerpoint with students and the tour was really laid back and very informative. The essay was easy to answer and nothing to worry about. Think about how you want to answer and be concise and thorough. The current PA students were very empathetic and tried their best to calm nerves and encourage us before our interviews. I was one of the very first people in my group today to interview. I was pretty nervous, but I think most people are. The faculty and community PA were very nice and asked the normal questions. I didn't have any off the wall questions which was nice. No matter how much you prepare, I think in the moment you are bound to forget a few things or wish you had said something differently or elaborated more. I had a few moments that I wish I could have tackled better but thats ok! My advice would be to smile, try to take your time and think about answering before just opening your mouth. It may seem as if the interviewers are "too serious" or intimidating but everyone is human, and everyone in that interview room has been in your position before and knows how it feels. Remember: you already meet their requirements and they like how you look on paper, just be yourself, prove to them you are serious about this opportunity, and have fun with it. Good luck to everyone yet to interview and for those of us who are now playing the waiting game. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsam88 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 efhalsey: it must feel great that it's over! I'm just trying not to think about it since it's going to be a LONG wait. Good luck to everyone who's interviewing next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeevad Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 My interview was on the 26th as well and I agree with efhalsey. I think I was literally the last person to interview, but it was not bad at all and I felt very comfortable. Thanks to all of the current PA students who took the time to answer our questions and be there for us in this stressful process. Best of luck to everyone! :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkels Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 Congrats to both of you for getting through. Welcome to the grueling wait! I felt that the interview experience was very positive and also thought that the current students were extremely helpful and helped to calm our collective nerves. It looks like last year they gave notice of acceptance in mid November. I'm not expecting it that early this year though. Some students were saying that the accreditation process will most likely push back notifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kns2009 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 They told us at my interview on Oct 19 that we should hear back between Thanksgiving and Christmas and if we don't hear anything by January than we should give them a call, which really doesn't help any lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmium Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I also interviewed on the 26th! The questions definitely didn't feel out of left field, but I have very little interview experience so I have huge doubts about how I did. My interviewers were completely non-conversational and stoic and that really wracked my nerves. I think my voice even cracked a little! That has never happened to me before! My advice to anyone still to interview on the 2nd is to STAY CALM. I got so worked up on how much I wanted to do well that I think it defeated me. Don't make that mistake! You got an interview so they already want you! Just reassure them that you're a great candidate. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy3217 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Hello everyone, my interview is coming up on Nov 2. Im extremely nervous and have never been through the interview process? Did they ask you many situational questions and did you feel like they were drilling you? Ive read and tried to prepare myself for many questions but get the feeling they are going to stump me with something i wasnt prepared for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkels Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Lexy, they did ask me a couple situational questions: one that was a hypothetical ethical question, and one about my own experience. The best approach is to just answer honestly and be yourself. I can't stress this enough. If they stump you, take a moment to collect your thoughts and proceed with the best you can do. Just stay positive, and let your excitement to be there show. They want to know YOU. Good luck and don't stress out about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy3217 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Thanks for the advice mkels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy3217 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Thanks for the advice efhalsey! My interview is tomorrow....im on pins and needles but am trying to stay positive:=D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmium Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Good luck to everyone interviewing today! :;-D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkels Posted November 2, 2012 Author Share Posted November 2, 2012 Yes, good luck! Be sure to tell us how it went! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsam88 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 So guys, I heard today was the last interview session. I hope we hear back soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.busha Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Does anyone know how much it cost to hold your spot if you are accepted to the class?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkels Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 I was told that it is $750.00 which isn't too bad. If I have to worry about coming up with that 750.00, that will be the best financial stress I've ever had!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.busha Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Yes totally agree!! Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkels Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Well, we are about a week away from the date that people were informed last year. However, I'm not keeping my hopes up that we will know that soon. This post is pretty pointless, but the quiet has been killing me. Has anybody here interviewed elsewhere and heard back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsam88 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 mkels I hear ya! The countdown has started and it's going to be a painful one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.busha Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I am getting anxious as well! Has anyone got the survey about the interview process they email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkels Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Survey? I haven't seen anything like that. Did you get a survey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efhalsey Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 They did mention they would send a survey, but I haven't gotten it. I interviewed 10/26. Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsam88 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I didn't get any e-mail about a survery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.busha Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Yeah I'm assuming they just haven't sent it to anyone... I was just anxious for anything. They must be caught up in the accreditation process... oh well the wait continues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsam88 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 oh no.. I hope this doesn't drag the notifications! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkels Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 I don't think they said anything about the survey to my group. I wonder if this survey is something that is going out to just a certain number of applicants. I am glad I know about it now because I would have been so let down if I received an email from WSU thinking that it was the notification and then it turned out to be a survey. Now I at least know to expect the survey email first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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