TamaraG23 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I just had an interview today to my top choice program that went...um...not as well as I had hoped. I feel like they didn't get a good feel for me or my personality and drive, and I was just so nervous. I almost want to call or write to tell them why they should still consider me for the program, but I know that would seem desperate and strange, so I'm just going to send a thank-you note to the director and hope for the best. anybody have tips on coming back from a bad interview? I've read the books and practiced--I just never had that "nervous" feeling until I was in the actual interview seat. Oy. edit: meant to post in pre-pa discussion. sorry guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blblue Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I had the same thing happen to me at my interview at Drexel a few weeks ago! I absolutely broke down crying after! It was my top choice, I absolutely love the program. All I wanted to do is write a letter explaining what I should have said rather than what I actually said and appoligizing for my nervousness. But like you, I felt like that would come off badly, and personally I felt like that would look like I lacked self confidence. So, I wrote each of my interviewers, the chair and the director a personalized thank you letter. I doubt I'll get in, which just really breaks me cause I could have easily gotten in if I had myself together. I keep praying I'll get more interviews (I haven't yet :-/) I applied to 9 schools. So I'll say, you will probably just have to let it go, I know it sucks, I'm still kicking myself over it. But, I figure if I don't get in this year, I know what I'll need to do next year and hopefully I can do it right. But hopefully, I find another school school I love this year. Best of luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiaroscuro27 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 There's nothing to do but move on and hope for the best. I'm sure you did much better than you think. Best of luck to you, and don't be so hard on yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balsam88 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I had mine 2 days ago. I prepared so well for it and practiced every question they could possibly ask. As soon as I walked into that room my nerves were lit on fire! I forgot half of what I wanted to say. I know for sure I could've answered much better than I actually did. After walking out I was so glad it's over and just wanted to forget about it. It was a terrible feeling! I've handled lots of stressful situations at work and in school with calm nerves, yet couldn't handle a 20 minutes interview :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamaraG23 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 I know, isn't it crazy? I've done so many more stressful things, but this little interview made me a shaky ball of stammering nervousness. Needless to say, I didn't get the phone call--but I'm hoping there's maybe a wait list letter coming my way that I can work with. Even with lots of practicing, I just wasn't able to adequately express myself. Funny thing is, I interviewed a few days later at a school that is "ranked" higher, but I was so much less stressed since it wasn't my "top" choice (I mean, of course I was still nervous, but not nearly as bad as the first time) and I got accepted within 8 days. And the more I think about it, the more I think it's probably a better program for me anyway. blblue and balsam88--Thanks for sharing--glad to know I'm not the only one in this boat. I hope you guys hear good news soon. Even if we don't get our top choice, we'll still be PAs. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blblue Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Glad to hear it Tamera! I still haven't received anymore interviews! Keeping my fingers crossed! Where were you accepted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Maybe think about this way before interviews: stress of interview does not even come close to stress in PA school. That is, PA school is A LOT more stressful. Just remember that. Maybe it will calm your nerves ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer_dancer01 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I just had my interview at my top choice and couldn't sleep for a week before. I got to the interview and did good on the firsts one but the second one I felt like I fell apart. I kept rambling and thought for sure that I had no chance to get in. Two days later I got an accpetance offer. It just goes to show that you always feel you do worse than you actually do, this is what every PA student and Med student I talked to said as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blblue Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I definitely did as worse as I thought I did. I never heard back, and it was my top choice :( not to add I haven't received any other interviews yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w7a7y7n7e Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 hey, im a high school student. Can i ask for an interviewer's contact info? i want their response on how to avoid such a scary situation:O_O: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackjacks Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I got into the school where I felt the interview went the worst out of all the interviews I went to, so there's hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blblue Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Well, I got my rejection letter from the school I had the bad interview with which kind of sucks because that was my top choice. But, the next day I got an invitation for an interview with Philadelphia School of Osteopathic Medicine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracie A. Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Any advice on how to avoid having the "bad" interview? What do you think would have helped you relax more pre-interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmcg Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 It's Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine..not school...just remember that for the interview ;) -Recent grad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blblue Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Haha yea! Thanks for catching that! Just a small detail to remember :xD: How did you like the program? Tracie, I was not prepared at all. I didn't practice at all. I had previously tried to become a dietician and had done interviewing for that so I thought I didn't need to practice. But that's not true. You do! So this time I am buying a book someone recommended called Getting into the Physician Assistant School of your Choice and I am doing a mock interview with a friend who has a strong medical background and a lot of experience with interviewing. Also, I found these coaching videos on youtube I found helpful that are worth checking out. They are about 2 minutes each and each one is on a different topic related to the physician assistant school interviewing process: Have you received any interviews? Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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