maybepa2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hello, I am new to this thread. I need all the info I can get. I want to apply to PA school this summer, when does the app season start? I know I have to take the GRE, what book is the best and how many hours do I need to study. I have graduated from FAU in Summer 2012. I have a BA in Biological Sciences. I have a 3.7 overall GPA and a 3.6 sciGPA. All A's and B's. ----- I have to go back to school to take Gen Micro, A and P 1 and 2, Interpersonal Communications, I may also take some other classes to prep for PA school. I abt 200 volunteer hours health care and non healthcare ---- I volunteer at Cardid Health Clinic, ROyal Manor Nursing Home and I am a mentor for Palm Beach County. I was a pre-med so I have shadowed MDs, DOs, and I did shadow an orthopedic PA for 8 hours. I am starting a CNA course on Monday and should start work as a CNA in March. My mom a RN at a agency so she has the job waiting for me. Besides the GRE and Health care experience what am I missing? I am going for the best GRE score but what is the average score. I am African American Female and FL resident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybepa2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Really, there nothing you think I need to know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latina PA Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 You need to research the PA profession and find out if being a PA is what you want to do. PA is not a "fall back plan" for not getting into med school. You need to shadow more PA's and ask yourself if you have the personality to work under a Doctor's supervision. BTW the CASPA cycle will open back up in April so you can start applying then, but you should take your GRE soon and enroll in the last pre-req classes that you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjl12 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Do your own leg work. Nobody gives two ****s about playing fetch for your desired information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer_dancer01 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 There is really no secret to getting into PA school. Keep your gpa up and get some HCE. I didn't have to take the GRE for my program so I can't help you out there. You seem to be on the right course though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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