Brenau University PA Program 2023-2024

[futurepac08]

Hello! Thought I would start a forum for this 2023-2024 application cycle! Good luck everyone!!

[apb815]

On 6/7/2023 at 11:04 AM, futurepac08 said:

Hello! Thought I would start a forum for this 2023-2024 application cycle! Good luck everyone!!

Hey, just received an interview invite! Seems like they were calling people today! Good luck everyone!
 

[LoadingPAC]

5 minutes ago, ablair said:

Hey, just received an interview invite! Seems like they were calling people today! Good luck everyone!
 

When did you apply? Congrats!

[PA4eva5]

On 6/8/2023 at 7:37 PM, ablair said:

Hey, just received an interview invite! Seems like they were calling people today! Good luck everyone!
 

Congratulations!! Do you mind sharing your stats??

 

[apb815]

On 6/8/2023 at 7:42 PM, King1234 said:

When did you apply? Congrats!

Thanks! I was verified on Caspa 5/1.

[apb815]

On 6/13/2023 at 8:15 PM, PA4eva5 said:

Congratulations!! Do you mind sharing your stats??

 

Thank you! Nothing crazy with stats 3.63 sGPA, 3.77 cGPA, ~2500 PCE, ~500 volunteer hours

[salwarahaman]

I was verified on May 17th and still have not heard anything back from them, anyone else in the same position? 

[FuturePAontheway]

I haven't submitted my app yet to this program bc its non-rolling. But I scored in the bottom quartile in Casper, do you think it's worth it to still apply?

[dogmom300]

On 7/13/2023 at 2:30 PM, futurepajessie said:

I haven't submitted my app yet to this program bc its non-rolling. But I scored in the bottom quartile in Casper, do you think it's worth it to still apply?

They are technically rolling, as they've already started interviews. They aren't rolling in the sense they send out all acceptances at once despite when interviews occur (at least this is what I'm gathering from their website). So, I would go ahead and submit now if you're planning to. Casper is only one component of an entire application. If the rest of your application demonstrates the personal skills casper is testing, I would still apply! Can't hurt to try. 

[prepa199]

Hi Brenau is my top choice but my GRE score is really low and was wondering if anyone could share their stats if they received an interview to see if it’s worth applying. 

[prepa199]

I also noticed you do not have to take the CASPer unless you receive an interview invite. 

[jcdavis3]

On 7/28/2023 at 9:49 AM, prepa199 said:

Hi Brenau is my top choice but my GRE score is really low and was wondering if anyone could share their stats if they received an interview to see if it’s worth applying. 

I had a terrible start in college so I used academic forgiveness. Without it I ended up with a 2.50 and worked the last 80 hours getting a 4.0. Got an interview the day I submitted. GRE 312 4.5 AW, sGPA 3.0, cGPA 3.0, pce 8500+ hours, volunteering: 150 hours , shadowing PA 50 hours. 5 excellent LOR from 2 MDs, 1 PA, 1 lab manager, 1 college professor, and 3rd quartile in CASPer.

Edited July 30, 2023 by jcdavis3
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[prepa199]

6 hours ago, jcdavis3 said:

I had a terrible start in college so I used academic forgiveness. Without it I ended up with a 2.50 and worked the last 80 hours getting a 4.0. Got an interview the day I submitted. GRE 312 4.5 AW, sGPA 3.0, cGPA 3.0, pce 8500+ hours, volunteering: 150 hours , shadowing PA 50 hours. 5 excellent LOR from 2 MDs, 1 PA, 1 lab manager, 1 college professor. 

Thanks so much. My stats: 3.54 GPA, 3.4 Science GPA, GRE: 297 (this is why I feel like I should not apply and try to take it again but the deadline is approaching), ~3000 PCE hours, ~200 PA shadowing hours, LOR: 1 PA, 1 MD, 1 academic advisor, 1 healthcare supervisor. What do you think? Should I take the GRE again before submitting it?

[jcdavis3]

14 hours ago, prepa199 said:

Thanks so much. My stats: 3.54 GPA, 3.4 Science GPA, GRE: 297 (this is why I feel like I should not apply and try to take it again but the deadline is approaching), ~3000 PCE hours, ~200 PA shadowing hours, LOR: 1 PA, 1 MD, 1 academic advisor, 1 healthcare supervisor. What do you think? Should I take the GRE again before submitting it?

From my understanding, you need to have at least 150 in Quant and 150 in Verbal and a 3.5 in analytical writing for most schools that require GRE.  I would definitely take it again. With that being said however, scores will take 10-15 business days to get received, and then anywhere from 2-10 business days to get received by CASPA. 

I would have everything else ready to go, retake the GRE and only if you make a better score AND can get it submitted on time (you see your score immediately upon completion), send in your new score. Otherwise send your current score.  Many schools look at your holistic value rather than strictly GRE, CASPer,  etc. 

Edited July 30, 2023 by jcdavis3
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[jcdavis3]

Got an interview for Aug 8th but switched it to Aug 22nd because it conflicted with another interview. Anyone else interviewing on that day?

[prepa199]

On 7/30/2023 at 8:10 AM, jcdavis3 said:

From my understanding, you need to have at least 150 in Quant and 150 in Verbal and a 3.5 in analytical writing for most schools that require GRE.  I would definitely take it again. With that being said however, scores will take 10-15 business days to get received, and then anywhere from 2-10 business days to get received by CASPA. 

I would have everything else ready to go, retake the GRE and only if you make a better score AND can get it submitted on time (you see your score immediately upon completion), send in your new score. Otherwise send your current score.  Many schools look at your holistic value rather than strictly GRE, CASPer,  etc. 

Thanks so much! I completely agree with that.

[Cp1563]

Just got an interview invite for September 5th!! Any advice? 

[nkc97]

6 hours ago, Cp1563 said:

Just got an interview invite for September 5th!! Any advice? 

Would you mind sharing your stats?

[nkc97]

Also, has anyone received an interview invite even though they have a low GRE score?

[Cp1563]

18 hours ago, ckn97 said:

Would you mind sharing your stats?

Sgpa: 3.01 

cgpa: 3.18 

pce: I think it was around 7000 something when I applied

gre: 296 on my third time not the best test taker 

volunteer hours: about 3500-4000

i have 50 pa shadowing hours or more I believe 

two pa letters of Rec a professor and a boss as well as my research professor 

this is my third time applying though so I have two gap years in there 

[prepa199]

On 8/14/2023 at 6:13 PM, Cp1563 said:

Just got an interview invite for September 5th!! Any advice? 

When did your application go under review?

[prepa199]

10 minutes ago, prepa199 said:

When did your application go under review?

But congrats!! Good luck

[prepa199]

18 hours ago, ckn97 said:

Also, has anyone received an interview invite even though they have a low GRE score?

No not yet but I do have a low GRE score, but hoping my other stats will help me score one!

[salwarahaman]

Anyone interview yet? If so, how was it? 

I interview tomorrow morning and still have not heard anything back about the interview's style.

[prepa199]

1 hour ago, salwarahaman said:

Anyone interview yet? If so, how was it? 

I interview tomorrow morning and still have not heard anything back about the interview's style.

Good luck! I have no idea the style, but I heard sometimes if you call you could ask the admissions counselor/advisor if they could give you any insight on how they are conducted, so maybe you could try that?

Also, when did you submit your application, and how long did it take for you to get an interview?