FuturePA Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Can somebody within the Gator PA system shed some light on a hypothetical for me? Say an applicant is given an acceptance letter and said applicant accepts/signs/pays deposit for matriculation June 2014. Now during the "background checks" conducted in the Spring 2014 prior to matriculation, it is discovered that this applicant has a previous misdemeanor arrest (5+years old) that was "Nolle Processed" and "dismissed" prior to entering the court system. Note that the applicant has not falsified any information on the CASPA or UF secondary due to the questions asking about "Convictions(etc)".Is this situation black & white in a sense that, A. These arrests/charges were dismissed and therefore will not warrant revoking this applicants acceptance. ORB. Zero Tolerance. Regardless of dismissal/conviction/etc, an arrest on the record = withdrawal of conditional acceptance. Thank you for your input, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 I am not a college administrator; however the plea of nolle prosique means the prosecution is unable to prove the charges, in short you are innocent. You cannot be held liable for charges only convictions. However, if it was Murder, rape, or a substantial offense then it will blemish your name, but I don't believe you will be dismissed from the class because you are still able to maintain PA certification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargin Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Anyone know how many spots are left? Im about to rupture an aneurysm over here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsters Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 That's a well kept secret. However, IN THE PAST - they never interviewed more people at a given session than there were slots remaining. So, for the 20 or so people interviewing this week, there are at least 20 slots. That way everyone has hope. They might accept some of those students and still save about 20 slots for the next batch ... thus, they probably have more than 20 left. There will always be enough seats for everyone interviewing to have a fair chance - and the last interview is the first week of December. So, until that interview is over, they will keep at least 20 slots open (IN THEORY). From the lack of chatter on this forum, it would appear that there are probably way more slots than that. Good luck, the wait is almost over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDubz Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I had a great time at the interview session this week! Thanks to all the PA students who helped us feel so comfortable and relaxed. Now, the wait continues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangepuma Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I have an interview December 2&3! Can't wait ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 Congrats good luck brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangepuma Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Thanks! @paramedic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDmedic Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Going to be a member of the class of 2016! Melinda called earlier and I'm ecstatic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestestpa Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I still haven't heard from UF, although I have 2 interviews pending. Think there are still any spots left or should I be looking at my other programs? Although I think the UF PA program is very strong, Florida was not my top choice of locations. But looks like I'm at the tail end if any chance at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I still haven't heard from UF, although I have 2 interviews pending. Think there are still any spots left or should I be looking at my other programs? Although I think the UF PA program is very strong, Florida was not my top choice of locations. But looks like I'm at the tail end if any chance at all! You have a chance! There are two interview sessions left, so if the "rule" from previous year stands, there should be about 40 open spots left. Everything will be finalized in December and waitlist letters sound like they will go out in early January. There is still hope. Hang in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestestpa Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Thanks so much! good to know I still have a chance. Haven't been officially rejected! Congrats to all who interviewed and got the fabulous phone call! Love it that they call with the good news! A moment none of us will ever forget! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Put the Shands main phone number in your phone. Since it comes through the switchboard, that's what will pop up. I set a different ring tone and vibration too. :) 352-265-0111 BTW, this is something passed along from the much wiser who came before me (aka Woodsters :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsters Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 hehehe - @greatchecko - wonder where you got that idea :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 You read my mind! I was just thinking I needed to give you credit for that idea. Fixed! Just paying forward the admissions joy you spread to our class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDubz Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I got my call yesterday!!! Yay, I'm a gator again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsters Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 @Great Checko - did not mean to imply that there are still 40 seats left because there are still 40 students to interview. Just that there will be at least the same number of seats as applicants at a given interview. My guess would be probably 25ish are left. I AM ONLY GUESSING. Which means that they can give a few seats out after next week's interview and still hold on to 20 for the last batch. Does that make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 What Woodsters said... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paigemackenz Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Who else is interviewing Monday & Wednesday (Nov. 18 & 20)?? Congrats to all who have interviewed already and those who have also been accepted! I'm a UF grad c/o 2009 & currently live in Gainesville- I'm so excited to be invited to interview at UF!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mai Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 How soon did everyone receive an invite for interview after you submitted your CASPA and supplemental app? I finished everything right before their deadline so I know I'm not a priority but I'm still trying to be hopeful. I keep checking my emails and my phone in hopes of receiving some type of invite for an interview! Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsters Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 it's always best to apply early. there are 2 interview sessions left- one next week and one the first week of December. If you are goimg to get an interview invite it will be before Thanksgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mai Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Thank you for the info Woodsters! I'm hoping to hear something soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiff8685 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Congrats to those who have been invited to interview and those who have been accepted!! I applied in early September but I'm finishing my last pre-req. I was told to be sure that I submit my final transcripts when the fall semester is over- yet I've read on here that there are only two interview groups left? Does anyone know how that works with candidates who are completing their final pre-req at UF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatChecko Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 They will interview candidates with prerequisites in progress (they interviewed me) and I would venture to say that many interviewing do have some classes left to finish up. How many prereqs will they wait for? That's the million dollar question and only a few people know that. Once accepted into the program, they will mail a checklist of things they need prior to the beginning of class, which includes sending transcripts from all post-secondary institutions directly to the program. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiff8685 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 GreatCheck- thank you! I'm just finishing Orgo and the lab. Congrats to you on being accepted :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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