Lisa1 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Hi all, I am a first time applicant and figured to start a thread for Yale Online PA Program, good luck everyone! Submitted Application: 5-9-23, Verified 5-10-23, and in review 5-12-23. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieJ Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 (edited) Hi Lisa! Thanks for starting this thread! My name is Angie. I'm also a first time applicant, and excited to see what this cycle has in store. Good luck to you, too! I submitted my application 5/1/23, was verified 5/2/23, and received an email stating that it was in review on 5/4/23. I hope we hear back from them in the next few weeks! Edited May 13 by AngieJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa1 Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 12 hours ago, AngieJ said: Hi Lisa! Thanks for starting this thread! My name is Angie. I'm also a first time applicant, and excited to see what this cycle has in store. Good luck to you, too! I submitted my application 5/1/23, was verified 5/2/23, and received an email stating that it was in review on 5/4/23. I hope we hear back from them in the next few weeks! Good luck it seems like from previous cycles we should hear back hopefully in a month or so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiskx049 Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Verified today, received a call about the timeline and they said it would be around a few weeks for review. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaba29 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 (edited) Hey Guys! My name is Andie. I applied to YPAO last cycle and was waitlisted. I loved this program before interviewing in the 2022/2023 cycle and fell for it even more after the post-interview. I applied on 5/12/23 and verified on 5/15/23. I received the call and email today; my app is now being reviewed. Good Luck to everyone! Edited May 23 by kaba29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisa99 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Hey guys! My name is Marisa and this is my first cycle applying as well. I submitted my application 4/29, verified 5/3, and under review on 5/4. Good luck to all of you :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizks Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 same same - re applicant and waiting hoping praying - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theonlinepas Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Hi there, my name is Sarah and I'm a first-year student in the Yale PA Online program. I was in the same shoes as many of you exactly 1 year ago today and I know how nerve-racking the process can be. Feel free to reach out to me with questions – I am best reached on here or via Instagram @theonlinepas. I won't be able to answer any questions about interviews but can speak on my experience in the program thus far. Fingers crossed and good luck to all of you. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieJ Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 On 5/22/2023 at 3:04 PM, theonlinepas said: Hi there, my name is Sarah and I'm a first-year student in the Yale PA Online program. I was in the same shoes as many of you exactly 1 year ago today and I know how nerve-racking the process can be. Feel free to reach out to me with questions – I am best reached on here or via Instagram @theonlinepas. I won't be able to answer any questions about interviews but can speak on my experience in the program thus far. Fingers crossed and good luck to all of you. Sarah, thank you so much for reaching out to us as applicants! I've been very impressed with everything I have read and seen about YPAO. It sounds amazing! I know that you have certain live virtual lectures/PBL, but I am curious how many hours a week of prerecoreded lectures you typically have? And beyond virtual and recorded classes/lectures, approximately how many hours do you and your classmates typically dedicate to other assignments and studying? Thanks again for being so gracious in offering to be a resource for us! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theonlinepas Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 (edited) Hello! Great question. We have 8 classes total. All lectures are prerecorded and the hours of lecture content varies by class and week. Some classes may have 4 hours of content for the week while other classes may have 20 minutes. I'd estimate on average there's a total of 10 hours of lecture content to go through for each week, although note that it will take longer to go through it if you're like me and like to pause the lecture to understand the concepts and make Anki cards/take notes. We have problem based learning (PBL) live Zoom sessions for 2 hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We also have clinical experience in early didactic (CEED) for 4 hours per week. Most of your time will be spent reviewing the lecture material, supplementing the material with outside resources, or completing assignments by the end of the week (typically 2-6 assignments which also varies by week). We all have lives outside of school and have been able to make time to spend with our families and friends. I'm at my computer most of the day but I do set aside a few hours per day to spend on self care and hanging out with loved ones. Hope that's helpful! Edited May 25 by theonlinepas 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nubriya2005 Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Good luck future PA's ! 2nd time applicate. I applied 5/7/23 and verified 5/8/23. hopefully I get invited again to another interview with Yale University. Prayers for everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBL1006 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 13 hours ago, Nubriya2005 said: Good luck future PA's ! 2nd time applicate. I applied 5/7/23 and verified 5/8/23. hopefully I get invited again to another interview with Yale University. Prayers for everyone. What are your stats, out of curiosity? Yale is my first choice and I love to see the stats of those who have gotten interviews! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nubriya2005 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 GPA 4.0 Science 3.86 Certified medical Assistant Highest level of education Master's Degree Patient care/ Healthcare Experience over 30,000 PA shadowing Ex 80 hrs. Volunteer hours Really good personal statement letter- I believe is very important I can't remember the rest but think this land me an interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyWifePA Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 (edited) On 5/24/2023 at 7:16 PM, theonlinepas said: Hello! Great question. We have 8 classes total. All lectures are prerecorded and the hours of lecture content varies by class and week. Some classes may have 4 hours of content for the week while other classes may have 20 minutes. I'd estimate on average there's a total of 10 hours of lecture content to go through for each week, although note that it will take longer to go through it if you're like me and like to pause the lecture to understand the concepts and make Anki cards/take notes. We have problem based learning (PBL) live Zoom sessions for 2 hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We also have clinical experience in early didactic (CEED) for 4 hours per week. Most of your time will be spent reviewing the lecture material, supplementing the material with outside resources, or completing assignments by the end of the week (typically 2-6 assignments which also varies by week). We all have lives outside of school and have been able to make time to spend with our families and friends. I'm at my computer most of the day but I do set aside a few hours per day to spend on self care and hanging out with loved ones. Hope that's helpful! Definitely helpful! Thank you for sharing. How long into the program did it take for you to find your rhythm? Edited May 29 by ArmyWifePA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theonlinepas Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 5 hours ago, ArmyWifePA said: Definitely helpful! Thank you for sharing. How long into the program did it take for you to find your rhythm? Glad that was helpful. I figured out a study routine that worked well for me around my first 4-6 weeks in the program and I felt significantly less stressed post-midterms once I knew what was to be expected. Many of us have been able to manage spending time with our spouses/kids, hobbies, working part-time (although not recommended by the program), etc. PA school is an adjustment but it will become less stressful once you find your rhythm. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futurepa2631 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Just got an interview invite! Check your emails!!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisa99 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Me too! Good luck everyone 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa1 Posted May 30 Author Share Posted May 30 Congrats, hope I hear back soon from them! Good luck on the interviews 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmj04 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 1 hour ago, Futurepa2631 said: Just got an interview invite! Check your emails!!!! When did you apply and get verified if you don't mind me asking? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futurepa2631 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 47 minutes ago, kmj04 said: When did you apply and get verified if you don't mind me asking? I applied 5/2 verified 5/3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persistandsuceed Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 3 hours ago, Futurepa2631 said: I applied 5/2 verified 5/3! Congrats and good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persistandsuceed Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 5 hours ago, Marisa99 said: Me too! Good luck everyone Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrePAdadof4 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Hi everyone! This is my first application cycle, and I am in the process of buttoning up my CASPA application. I'm just curious, for those who have already applied, what was your approach to the optional 3000-character statement in the program materials section? I don't have any real issues that need explaining, but I've also heard never to leave anything blank that could be an opportunity to let the admissions committee get to know you. Am I overthinking this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa1 Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 9 minutes ago, PrePAdadof4 said: Hi everyone! This is my first application cycle, and I am in the process of buttoning up my CASPA application. I'm just curious, for those who have already applied, what was your approach to the optional 3000-character statement in the program materials section? I don't have any real issues that need explaining, but I've also heard never to leave anything blank that could be an opportunity to let the admissions committee get to know you. Am I overthinking this? I wouldn’t leave this part blank, this is your chance to essentially explain any weak spots in your application. You can talk about anything you feel is important to mention so the admissions committee can see who you are. It’s my first time applying that’s how I interpreted it, and I wrote about my gpa being lower and what I’ve done to overcome it and how I plan to be a better student in the PA program. Not sure if that helps, but definitely don’t leave it blank in my honest opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieJ Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 On 5/24/2023 at 5:16 PM, theonlinepas said: Hello! Great question. We have 8 classes total. All lectures are prerecorded and the hours of lecture content varies by class and week. Some classes may have 4 hours of content for the week while other classes may have 20 minutes. I'd estimate on average there's a total of 10 hours of lecture content to go through for each week, although note that it will take longer to go through it if you're like me and like to pause the lecture to understand the concepts and make Anki cards/take notes. We have problem based learning (PBL) live Zoom sessions for 2 hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We also have clinical experience in early didactic (CEED) for 4 hours per week. Most of your time will be spent reviewing the lecture material, supplementing the material with outside resources, or completing assignments by the end of the week (typically 2-6 assignments which also varies by week). We all have lives outside of school and have been able to make time to spend with our families and friends. I'm at my computer most of the day but I do set aside a few hours per day to spend on self care and hanging out with loved ones. Hope that's helpful! Thank you, Sarah! That gives me a much better picture of the time I would expect to dedicate to classes and studying each week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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