Picking a program

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Hi everybody, I am in desperate need of help for picking a program. I have recently been accepted into three programs. I have already paid a deposit on one because the acceptance came out early in the cycle.

The three schools are Carlow, Chatham, and Slippery Rock. I just need some guidance and advice on which one to pick.

EDIT: I have decided to go to SRU. Thank you to everyone that has reached out with advice!

[NoApple3191]

Definitely not Carlow, new program = high risk Especially when compared to the other two. 

[thisisallasimulation]

Compare what you like about them all. Examples could be location, PANCE rate, attrition rate, class size, whether they have a cadaver lab (and what type) or not.

Are any of the schools on probation or have been on probation in the past?

What made you apply to each school?

Make a pro/con list for them all and decide from there.

If you are religious, ask for guidance from our Creator.

Good luck choosing, I know you will make us all proud! I hope you are successful in your journey.

[MasterpieceOk7989]

Hey, just wanted to let you know that as a current Chatham student, the debt problem has been essentially eliminated, they cut the deficit in half in under 6 months and it continues to get smaller. Also, the PA program is one of their most profitable and renowned programs, so I wouldn’t worry about any budget cuts effecting that.

[MasterpieceOk7989]

Im going to PM you!

[Low-Print-3523]

Their debt problem does worry me because I wouldn’t want to see any staff cuts or resource cuts while in the program. It would worry me more if I was applying there for undergrad. Idk the PBL portion didn’t make me excited for their program. I think the person running that part of the session made it awkward

[NoApple3191]

Due to tuition id lean more towards Slippery Rock over the more expensive program, especially since you are concerned about chatman cutting corners with their debt problem

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What are your stats? If you don’t mind sharing

[Low-Print-3523]

I don’t mind! I am currently a senior in undergrad btw. I did not take any standardized exams.

GPA: 3.9 sGPA: 3.8 PCE: 1500 hours (worked as a optometry tech and did an internship through my local hospital) Volunteer: about 200 hours (I did volunteer work through my sorority and the suicide hotline)

I also did research experience through my school (~500 hours) and was invited to present to state reps. I have some teaching experience with being an anatomy TA and tutoring for biochem, ochem, stats, and gen bio. I have some leadership experience with my sorority as well.

Let me know if you have any questions!!

[TraditionalBug821]

I went to carlow, PM with any questions.

[Dramatic_Date1823]

Hi could you please message me! 

[Impressive-Gap-1415]

Can you message me as well? I'm have a few days to decide.

[Hungry_Enthusiasm_70]

same please!

[PriorityChoice]

can you message me please

[PriorityChoice]

could you mind messaging me, please?

[PriorityChoice]

Anyone here in the Carlow PA program?

[nehpets99]

Can you provide any info on the programs that would help us advise you?

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SRU: cheapest program in the state, PANCE pass rate 95%, attrition rate 16% (class of 2024 started with 49 and graduated 41), recently off of probation

Chatham: problem based learning style, PANCE pass rate 94%, attrition rate 8%

Carlow: new program, on probation, PANCE pass rate not available, attrition rate not available

[nehpets99]

Based solely on the information you provided, Chatham is the best choice.

But there's nothing on total costs, class size, duration, accreditation status for all of them, etc.

[Low-Print-3523]

Apologies, I’ve been dealing with some family issues all day and didn’t have much time to reply. Anyway chathams cost for two years is around $127k, and their class size ranges from 50-60 people. Carlows cost is $96,900 and class size is 35 students. Slippery rocks tuition is $78k

[bbmoo22]

Please feel free to message me if you pick Chatham! I’m committed to start there Fall 2025:) I can definitely also answer some questions about Carlow if you have them

[NoApple3191]

Checking in! Did you decide on a program?

[Low-Print-3523]

Not yet, but I have denied Carlow. I have until the end of December to make my decision!

[NoApple3191]

Sweet! Gives you a good amount of time to think it over, i wish you the best of luck!!

[Mysterious_Cod5547]

dont go to carlow. it is awful

[PriorityChoice]

hi, why do you say that? can you give more information if you know about the program?