LDchick Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 2 hours ago, ccrodriguez said: Hello everyone! I'm Cintia! Pleasure to be here! I submitted my application on May 17 via CASPA, verified a few days later! I wish everyone nothing but good vibes on this journey! Be proud of where you stand. This is my first application cycle, and I am inevitably nervous yet super excited about this phase in my life! How are you all preparing for interviews? I recently purchased a book from Amazon (link below) and I am wondering how you're all preparing. https://www.amazon.com/Physician-Assistant-School-Interview-Guide/dp/1732076006 This is BY FAR the best book to read for interviews! I recommend everyone getting this book. It made a world of difference between my first interview and second. Good luck everyone! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyd07 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Hey everyone! I received an email from UOP today inviting me for an interview on July 19th!! I am so excited to meet everyone! Fingers crossed for those still waiting to hear back, and good luck to everyone! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake408 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 4 hours ago, shelbyd07 said: Hey everyone! I received an email from UOP today inviting me for an interview on July 19th!! I am so excited to meet everyone! Fingers crossed for those still waiting to hear back, and good luck to everyone! Congratulations! I wish you the best on your interview! Very exciting...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypod Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Hi! I have never posted on this before, but just wanted to say hi! I am interviewing 7/7. Is anyone else? Would be nice to meet some of you before the interview 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypod Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 On 6/15/2021 at 7:49 AM, PrePA2024 said: Congratulations! Are interviews in person or online? If they’re online, did they say what platform they’ll use? They are in person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliac Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 On 6/17/2021 at 3:12 PM, shelbyd07 said: Hey everyone! I received an email from UOP today inviting me for an interview on July 19th!! I am so excited to meet everyone! Fingers crossed for those still waiting to hear back, and good luck to everyone! I am also interviewing on 7/19! Look forward to meeting you! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSN214 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 I received a rejection email from them a few days ago I'm not sure why because I felt like I met/exceeded their criteria but just feeling a little sad as this was the first school I heard back from this cycle so far. Congratulations to everyone that received an interview and good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake408 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 16 minutes ago, MSN214 said: I received a rejection email from them a few days ago I'm not sure why because I felt like I met/exceeded their criteria but just feeling a little sad as this was the first school I heard back from this cycle so far. Congratulations to everyone that received an interview and good luck!! I'm sorry to hear about the bad news @MSN214 I have a feeling I have one coming from UOP as well. Maybe you can reach out to UOP and see what you can improve on so next year you'll have a better shot of getting in to their program. Keep your head up. There are plenty of other great PA programs out there. Keep grinding it out and you'll get in somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrawberryPA Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Verified 6/18, confirmation 6/21... waiting to hear back to see if I passed initial review. Best wishes for everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDchick Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Just wanted to give those who are waiting for interview a peace of mind. There are plentyyyy of dates still upcoming! I am a student volunteer for the interviews going into September so just stay calm and remain hopeful ! Good luck everyone 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake408 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 4 hours ago, LDchick said: Just wanted to give those who are waiting for interview a peace of mind. There are plentyyyy of dates still upcoming! I am a student volunteer for the interviews going into September so just stay calm and remain hopeful ! Good luck everyone Thank you for the additional info @LDchick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krystal713 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 On 6/19/2021 at 12:51 PM, monkeypod said: Hi! I have never posted on this before, but just wanted to say hi! I am interviewing 7/7. Is anyone else? Would be nice to meet some of you before the interview I also interview 7/7 !! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari09 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Got a confirmation of my submission today!! Super excited and really hoping that I'm not too late to the game here. Just waiting to see if I passed that initial review Good luck to everyone!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake408 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 17 minutes ago, mari09 said: Got a confirmation of my submission today!! Super excited and really hoping that I'm not too late to the game here. Just waiting to see if I passed that initial review Good luck to everyone!!!! Congrats @mari09! I don't think you're late at all. I submitted my app a few weeks ago and I'm still waiting to see if I pass the initial review. Good luck! - Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry31620 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Hello everyone, I was offered an interview for July 21st. My application timeline so far is below. Submitted: 6/09, Verified: 6/14, UOP Received: 6/15, Passed Initial: 6/17, Interview Invite: 6/22 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake408 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 1 minute ago, mnel47 said: Hello everyone, I was offered an interview for July 21st. My application timeline so far is below. Submitted: 6/09, Verified: 6/14, UOP Received: 6/15, Passed Initial: 6/17, Interview Invite: 6/22 Thanks for passing along your timeline @mnel47! Its been 2 weeks since UOP sent me a confirmation e-mail, but I still have no update whether I passed the initial review or not. Very odd but I'm expecting to get some sort of rejection letter. Looks like it only took you 2 days for you to pass the initial review. Congrats! - Jake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry31620 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jake408 said: Thanks for passing along your timeline @mnel47! Its been 2 weeks since UOP sent me a confirmation e-mail, but I still have no update whether I passed the initial review or not. Very odd but I'm expecting to get some sort of rejection letter. Looks like it only took you 2 days for you to pass the initial review. Congrats! - Jake Thanks! I wouldn't worry too much yet if I were you. It's still really early in the cycle and it like @LDchick said there are plenty of interview slots available. Also, try not to look at your phone/check your email all day. It's stressful and each time I've gotten an email from a program (good, bad, or neutral) it has been during a time where my phone wasn't anywhere near me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake408 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, mnel47 said: Thanks! I wouldn't worry too much yet if I were you. It's still really early in the cycle and it like @LDchick said there are plenty of interview slots available. Also, try not to look at your phone/check your email all day. It's stressful and each time I've gotten an email from a program (good, bad, or neutral) it has been during a time where my phone wasn't anywhere near me. Thanks for words of encouragement @mnel47! I really hope your right - Jake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari09 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 27 minutes ago, Jake408 said: Congrats @mari09! I don't think you're late at all. I submitted my app a few weeks ago and I'm still waiting to see if I pass the initial review. Good luck! - Jake Thank you that's good to know!! good luck!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari09 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 37 minutes ago, mnel47 said: Hello everyone, I was offered an interview for July 21st. My application timeline so far is below. Submitted: 6/09, Verified: 6/14, UOP Received: 6/15, Passed Initial: 6/17, Interview Invite: 6/22 congrats that's so exciting!!! will you maybe share your stats if you feel comfortable? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIB2021 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 57 minutes ago, Jake408 said: Thanks for passing along your timeline @mnel47! Its been 2 weeks since UOP sent me a confirmation e-mail, but I still have no update whether I passed the initial review or not. Very odd but I'm expecting to get some sort of rejection letter. Looks like it only took you 2 days for you to pass the initial review. Congrats! - Jake 1 hour ago, mnel47 said: Hello everyone, I was offered an interview for July 21st. My application timeline so far is below. Submitted: 6/09, Verified: 6/14, UOP Received: 6/15, Passed Initial: 6/17, Interview Invite: 6/22 @mnel47 that is awesome. I submitted around the same time. Do you mind sharing your stats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry31620 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 42 minutes ago, mari09 said: congrats that's so exciting!!! will you maybe share your stats if you feel comfortable? Thank you! My stats are below, but take them with a grain of salt for information purposes instead of comparison purposes. Of course there are certain stats needed to pass initial screenings, but interview invitations come from a more holistic application review. BS in Health Science w/ Health Education Emphasis from Chico State cGPA: 3.60, sGPA: 3.48 PCH: > 6000 (Medical assistant at Planned Parenthood & UCSF) HCH: ~ 1000 (Volunteer Coordinator and admin MA work at UCSF) Volunteer: > 100 (over the last 7-8 years so not super impressive) Shadowing: 26 hrs (14 in person, 12 virtual) LORs: 1 current supervisor, 2 MDs, 1 NP (All from UCSF) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alysd Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, mnel47 said: BS in Health Science w/ Health Education Emphasis from Chico State cGPA: 3.60, sGPA: 3.48 PCH: > 6000 (Medical assistant at Planned Parenthood & UCSF) HCH: ~ 1000 (Volunteer Coordinator and admin MA work at UCSF) Hey Chico State alum! I grew up in Chico Went to CSUC for a couple of years at one point. Live in SF now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry31620 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, alysd said: Hey Chico State alum! I grew up in Chico Went to CSUC for a couple of years at one point. Live in SF now. Hey! I moved to Oakland after I graduated CSUC in 2015. Good luck with applying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry31620 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, BRIB2021 said: @mnel47 that is awesome. I submitted around the same time. Do you mind sharing your stats? Hey, they are posted just below your message here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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