Dreamer716 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Brand new to the forum. I was very disheartened about reading about students who had incredible stats, but not get in. My stats are as follows: 3.4 GPA 3.55 Science GPA. I'm currently a Junior in an undergrad university and am deciding to take the GRE this summer. I was wondering if I had a chance at any NY/NJ PA schools (where I live, don't wanna leave). Any light at the end of the tunnel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer716 Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Also I've been volunteering at the local E.R. for since September of 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJlovesPA Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I am not sure what is the major factor for you don't want to leave. Do not limit to certain location when applying to grad schools because you never know your chances are and what school will fit you the most. Close to home and loved ones is very nice, but you also know that those people with incredible stat are willing to go anywhere for interview hoping to get a spot. Don't make the locations stand in your ways pursuing your dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beattie228 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Your GPA isn't that far off from the ideal. I got into a great school with my gpa being right around where yours is at. Apply early, do well on the GRE, ace your last year to show a general upward trend, and write a great personal narrative. Competitive is not synonymous with perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted February 2, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 2, 2013 Also I've been volunteering at the local E.R. for since September of 2011. how many hrs total? pretty much schools fall into these patterns: require no hrs require at least 500 require at least 1000 require at least 2000 require at least 4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 can you imagine if people applying to medical school had the gall to say they didn't want to leave where they were living ... sorry, it sounds atrocious. my advice would be to reconsider your career choice to the nth degree. make sure what you choose to do for the rest of your life is something you'll be passionate about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer716 Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 When should I start applying then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorRRT Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 can you imagine if people applying to medical school had the gall to say they didn't want to leave where they were living ... sorry, it sounds atrocious. my advice would be to reconsider your career choice to the nth degree. make sure what you choose to do for the rest of your life is something you'll be passionate about. A little over dramatic, don't ya think? What's wrong with wanting to stay local? Personally I only applied to programs in either my immediate area or places in the country I had lived previously. I mananaged to find a seat first round; it can be done. I'm sure there are plenty of med students who are geographically limited in where they can attend school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamecaco4 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Wow...so being willing to only relocate my family within my home state is atrocious? If it were just me, or even me and my husband, it would be different, but I kind of need to plan a little bit. I know I want to be a PA, but really? Open myself up to the country or I'm not serious about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlily Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I would just apply when you meet all the pre-req's and additional requirements to the schools of your choice, according to their deadlines of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer716 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 According to my stats, are they competitive enough for Seton Hall, LIU, Touro, etc? If not, I would have no choice to go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJlovesPA Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 your GPA is competitive enough but how about HCE? also depend on your PS and LOR. A lot of factors but with that GPA, i think you should be ok. I am from south NJ, got interview in UMDNJ and Mercy and touro, Drexel for the area you want ( NY/NJ/PA), waitlisted and rejected and will attend school in Maine. You still have time to work on your HCE so you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer716 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 I volunteer at a local ER. I could probably get some shadowing experience in May after the semester, but that's about it. Can I send you a sample PS to get an idea of how it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHC81 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Dreamer, the only thing about your HCE is that it's volunteer. This is not a bad thing, but there are a few programs that specify PAID HCE. They won't accept volunteer hours. Just contact the schools that you are interested in and make sure your HCE is fine with them. We all have to find programs that fit us and our situations. They are not one-size-fits-all. As others have said, your GPA seems competitive enough. If your GRE goes well, and your PS and LOR are good, you'll be competitive for most programs. There is a part of this forum under Pre-PA where you can post your PS for critique. I understand being geographically limited. Fair warning, though: you may have to either expand your geographical area or be prepared for the possibility of having to apply several times to get the school of your choice. Theoretically, the more schools to which you apply, the higher your possibility of getting selected in your first application cycle. But, for some of us, other obligations limit our choices. It's a decision you'll need to make based on your unique situation. Best of luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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