AP1234 Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Got rejected today…. GPA 3.5, sGPA 3.5, 4,000 PCE, honestly did very poorly on CASPer and GRE so not super surprised but was still hopeful. good luck everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexPREPA Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 I also got rejected today. Lower than average but met requirements. good luck to everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR23 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Rejected today too. 3.65 gpa 3.8 sgpa over 15000 hours of patient care experience as a paramedic top quartile on the CASPer i got into another program but really wanted to interview with UPAP i really wish I could ask why they rejected me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterEveryday Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Good luck to everyone. I am interviewing on Nov 18 Friday at the SLC location. Is anyone else going the same date? I'd love to form some practice groups with others. Please PM me if you are interested? How big is the interview group? Does anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowe Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Invited to interview at St. George Campus on 11/12, here are my stats: cGPA 3.66 sGPA 3.64, PCH 1700 hours HCH 1015 hours volunteer hours 100 hours shadowing 20 hours 2 letters from professors and 1 letter from a PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvs2Camp Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) "Interview alternate" email received today for SLC and St George campuses. Fingers crossed I can receive an interview invite! Good luck to everyone! Edited October 12, 2022 by Luvs2Camp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Run4fun Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 I also received the interview alternate email! Does anyone know how likely it is to be given an interview while being on the list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinestate Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 On 10/11/2022 at 12:14 PM, Ewok11 said: My husband received a rejection this morning. 3.83 science gPA, 3.86 cgPA, 301 GRE score with over 20,000 PCE hours. The only school he's been flat out rejected without an interview invite. Good luck to everyone interviewing!! I have very similar GPA stats + 3000 PCE so definitely not as many as your husband but I was rejected also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuturePA578 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 I have an interview with UPAP! Does anyone know or has anyone heard how difficult the 150 question test is they have you complete the day of the interview is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuturePA578 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 On 9/28/2022 at 11:54 AM, upaprocks said: Hi! I am currently a student at UPAP if you get an interview and have questions feel free to ask questions!! Hello! Can you provide any insight into how hard the anatomy test was and the interview format? TY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvs2Camp Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 10 hours ago, Run4fun said: I also received the interview alternate email! Does anyone know how likely it is to be given an interview while being on the list? From what I've read, applicants accumulate points for different application criteria (Utah residency, exposure to medically underserved populations, mission fit, military background, strong paid patient care experience, CASPer score, etc.) and are then ranked according to the number of points. I am guessing interview invites are given out down the list. I think willingness and ability to attend any of the interview dates are also taken into consideration, as well as the ability to accept a last-minute invitation. I read in a past forum that some applicants were invited to interview the night before and the morning of the interviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtahPAS Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 7 hours ago, Hannah101 said: Hello! Can you provide any insight into how hard the anatomy test was and the interview format? TY!!! It’s on par with an undergrad test but is very broad. It’s likely the lowest deciding factor out of absolutely everything, do not stress about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1dayPA Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/11/2022 at 12:14 PM, Ewok11 said: My husband received a rejection this morning. 3.83 science gPA, 3.86 cgPA, 301 GRE score with over 20,000 PCE hours. The only school he's been flat out rejected without an interview invite. Good luck to everyone interviewing!! 3.98 GPA; 3.97 cGPA, 2200 PCE, 75-100 CASPER, 600 volunteer hours and was also the only school I have been rejected without an invite as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarin92 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 on the wait list for an interview. Good luck yall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvs2Camp Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 For anyone offered an interview, are you able to share the outline of the interview day? (How many hours scheduled to be on campus, if the anatomy test is administered the day of the interview or released prior to interview day, opportunities for Q&A or to meet current students, campus tour, etc.) Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicineMom Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 On 10/11/2022 at 6:09 PM, DJR23 said: Rejected today too. 3.65 gpa 3.8 sgpa over 15000 hours of patient care experience as a paramedic top quartile on the CASPer i got into another program but really wanted to interview with UPAP i really wish I could ask why they rejected me DJR23, You can 100% ask Doris! She’s usually good about telling you. I do know that she’s crazy busy right now, so I would email her rather than call. good luck on your journey! On 10/12/2022 at 11:11 AM, Run4fun said: I also received the interview alternate email! Does anyone know how likely it is to be given an interview while being on the list? I have noticed that typically when you’re offered alternate interview status, you get interviewed. This isn’t always the case, obviously, but I’d prepare either way. The interview dates are on the website, so make sure you keep those days open. We’ve had people interview that got a call the day of or even the day before!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuturePA578 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 6 hours ago, Luvs2Camp said: For anyone offered an interview, are you able to share the outline of the interview day? (How many hours scheduled to be on campus, if the anatomy test is administered the day of the interview or released prior to interview day, opportunities for Q&A or to meet current students, campus tour, etc.) Thank you. They said first thing there is a chance to meet current students and faculty, and Q&A and info into the program and campus. Then you are given a 150 question test the day of at the interview. Then it sounds like you have 3 separate interviews with faculty lasting about 30 minutes each. They said plan on being there 8-5 with lunch provided. Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAapplicant1313 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 9:35 AM, mgo811 said: Hi everyone! I am a PA student at UPAP, just graduating. If anyone has any questions about the program, interviews, etc., please feel free to reach out! I am happy to help in any way that I can. It's a great program. Good luck! Hi! Thanks for being available for questions, I recieved an interview offer for next month. I guess I'm just wondering what there is I can do to prepare for it, I'm a first year applicant I've had 2 other interviews so far, one went well and the other one not so much. What is the best thing I can do to prepare for the U of U interview? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicineMom Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Sounds like you guys are doing it in person this year! That’s awesome! Good luck guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAapplicant1313 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I've been accepted to an out of state school, but I am a utah resident and have an interview with upap nov.18th. I know upap is in the top 5 highest ranked PA schools in the nation. Can anyone tell me more about why? Their PANCE pass rate is below national average and they still require masks in class which kind of kills it for me. I've tried doing research but can't find much on it. Give me some info so I can weigh it into my decision making, thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothumerus Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Hi, wanted to give some hope for my low GPA applicants: sGPA: 3.09 (I took over 10 classes in the last two years with a 4.0). cGPA: 3.15 Paid PCE: 6000 (ER scribe & back office MA) Volunteer hours: 1200 Research: 2000 with 3 publications Shadowing hours: 220 (PA, MD, NP) Got invited to an interview @ Salt Lake City, but will be rejecting it - good luck to the person who gets it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvs2Camp Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 On 10/18/2022 at 9:25 AM, Hannah101 said: They said first thing there is a chance to meet current students and faculty, and Q&A and info into the program and campus. Then you are given a 150 question test the day of at the interview. Then it sounds like you have 3 separate interviews with faculty lasting about 30 minutes each. They said plan on being there 8-5 with lunch provided. Hope that helps! Thank you so much! That is very helpful information. Do you happen to know if UPAP utilizes a blind interview process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brighttsunnyy Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Anyone on the interview waitlist heard back yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvs2Camp Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Received an interview invite from the alternate list! Interviewing at the Salt Lake campus. Feeling very grateful and nervous! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvs2Camp Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Planning ahead to interview day, what is the best way to get to campus? (Car, public transit, rideshare, etc.) Is it easy to find convenient and affordable parking on a Thursday? Would anyone interviewing 11/17 like to connect? It'd be nice to know some familiar faces before interview day. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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