bthector Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 They generally say to be prepared to be there until 5:00. On my interview date, I was one of the last people there and I was done around 3:00. It's really up to you. I drove 6.5 hours after my interview, but everyone is different. I sent my application in November. Can anyone give me an idea about how long interview day lasts? I am trying to decide if I should reserve a hotel room and stay in Knoxville after the interview or if I want to drive home (5 1/2 hour drive). Thank you in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keallen Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 After transcript drama from a class in 1992, my app was complete by end of Dec/ beginning Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s59reese Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 just received an interview invite for feb. 15th, anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaw1 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 has anyone committed to South yet to start in the fall 2013? I'm still trying to wait to hear from other schools but they only give you two weeks to decide :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted January 30, 2013 Moderator Share Posted January 30, 2013 has anyone committed to South yet to start in the fall 2013? I'm still trying to wait to hear from other schools but they only give you two weeks to decide :( Way it has to be so we can offer that seat to people at the next interview, or give out less acceptances at the next one if people decide to accept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnConner Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 just received an interview invite for feb. 15th, anyone else? Yes, I'll be in attendance on Feb 15th as well. I received the email today and couldn't be more excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolWUT? Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 usafmedic77, one of our vets wants to know if you're a PJ. Or what you did in the air force Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s59reese Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 congratulations, usafmedic77! :) look forward to meeting you that day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s59reese Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 can any of the current students give us an idea of (approximately) how many candidates are present at each interview session? just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaw1 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 i just interviewed and there were 15-16 but supposed to be 20ish I believe (incelement weather caused cancellations so your group might have more)... good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnConner Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 usafmedic77, one of our vets wants to know if you're a PJ. Or what you did in the air force lolWUT?, I was an air force medic (4N0x1). You go through a nursing type component of training, EMT and field training. Some of us go through independent duty training. We're not as gung ho as PJs-Those guys do some unbelievable things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s59reese Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 thanks jaw1! I appreciate it! :) hope everything went well for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriousCat Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Husband just got invited to an interview on Feb 15th. Very excited! He graduates with his BS in Public Health in May and wasn't expecting him to get interviewed anywhere with this first batch of applications sent out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s59reese Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 congrats to your husband, curiouscat! if anyone who has already interviewed/current students have any hotel recommendations, it would be much appreciated! this girl is still on a poor college kid budget, haha. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaw1 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 congrats to your husband, curiouscat! if anyone who has already interviewed/current students have any hotel recommendations, it would be much appreciated! this girl is still on a poor college kid budget, haha. :) I stayed at the Microtel on North Peters Rd - it is 3 miles down the highway from South College. It was something like $50/night including taxes? I know another girl stayed there too, we were in the interview group together! Haha - it is an easy 10-15 minute trip from the Microtel to SC, pending weather. Check priceline.com or something though, there are tons of hotels around there. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s59reese Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 thanks so much, jaw1! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolWUT? Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 There are a couple hotels near by. When I was interviewed last year, we stayed in the Holiday Inn Express behind Turkey Creek (AKA Parkside Drive). There are also a few fancier places in Turkey Creek and if you can afford them I'd say go for 'em. They're not but 5 minutes (tops) from the campus and you've got all of Turkey Creek right there to play. There are also a few on Lovell Road just North of the overpass for I-40 and they're very close as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qbluke08 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hi all, I recently applied to South College. I was wondering what you all thought about my chances of getting in. My 1st cousin is a grad of South PA school (one of my references). I have an overall GPA of 3.2 (2.5 1st 2 yrs and 3.5 last 2 yrs). [A & P 1=B 2=A, Gen Chem 1=A 2=B, Gen Bio=C+, Micro=B+, Org Chem=B, Physics 1=B+, Calc=B+, Ex Phys=A, Stats=B+]. I have 500 Hrs experience in hospital direct patient care (rehab tech), 300 hrs experience as rehab tech in nursing home, and currently work full time as a Lifestyles Management Health Coach. GRE of 1000..... Do I have a chance....:/? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaw1 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hi all, I recently applied to South College. I was wondering what you all thought about my chances of getting in. My 1st cousin is a grad of South PA school (one of my references). I have an overall GPA of 3.2 (2.5 1st 2 yrs and 3.5 last 2 yrs). [A & P 1=B 2=A, Gen Chem 1=A 2=B, Gen Bio=C+, Micro=B+, Org Chem=B, Physics 1=B+, Calc=B+, Ex Phys=A, Stats=B+]. I have 500 Hrs experience in hospital direct patient care (rehab tech), 300 hrs experience as rehab tech in nursing home, and currently work full time as a Lifestyles Management Health Coach. GRE of 1000..... Do I have a chance....:/? This is my third year applying to PA schools and third year of getting offers (I've declined in years past due to job pursuits)... I've applied to all different schools in different states and what I've noticed is that each program weights things differently. Some really value experience over GPA/GRE. Others rank you based on GPA/GRE and won't even interview you if you don't meet their criteria even if you have tons of experience and practical knowledge. It really just depends. Email the admissions personnel and ask how the applicants are reviewed - or check the websites. In general, I think being an overall well-rounded candidate helps: good grades, experience working with people, volunteering, personality, writing/reasoning ability, good GRE, etc. I say just apply, can't hurt. Do you have a chance? Yeah, but it depends on the quality and quantity of other applicants when you apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lginsburg Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Does anyone happen to know if they have sent out anymore interview invitations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolWUT? Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Does anyone happen to know if they have sent out anymore interview invitations? They usually send out invitations by email 2-4 weeks before the interview date. If you haven't gotten one don't fret, there are still 2-3 interview dates further down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anitsisqua Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I just got an invitation this afternoon to interview on March 8th, which is funny because I JUST flew out of Knoxville on Friday after interviewing at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaw1 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Is anyone else concerned about South's PANCE rates? I'd also like to see what the weekly class schedules are like - I remember students saying that they dont have class on Fridays. Can anyone post about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted February 13, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 13, 2013 Is anyone else concerned about South's PANCE rates? I'd also like to see what the weekly class schedules are like - I remember students saying that they dont have class on Fridays. Can anyone post about that? Class is 4 days/wk. pance pass rates have been above the national average after a snag with the first class, but even they almost all passed on second attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cremster Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hello everyone! I was invited for an interview and the email mentioned a "writing sample." Anyone have any insight what that is like? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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