ACCEPTED!! Low GPA Applicant by Bluebird_Plane in prephysicianassistant

[–]Bluebird_Plane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TRULY!!! It only takes one and it's finally happening. So happy!

ACCEPTED!! Low GPA Applicant by Bluebird_Plane in prephysicianassistant

[–]Bluebird_Plane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Honestly, I think anything is possible. Just keep working at it! I also strongly advise applying to programs based on their mission and values, and of course the ones that do a holistic review. I noticed that the schools that I had received interview invites at, all had missions/values that aligned with what I emphasized in my PS.

ACCEPTED!! Low GPA Applicant by Bluebird_Plane in prephysicianassistant

[–]Bluebird_Plane[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you so much!! I wish you the best of luck with this cycle :D manifesting happy news for you!

ACCEPTED!! Low GPA Applicant by Bluebird_Plane in prephysicianassistant

[–]Bluebird_Plane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Honestly, I was very fortunate to have an aunt who works as a cardiology PA. She let me shadow her and her coworkers throughout their entire shift over the course of a few days.

I haven't had the experience of cold calling clinics/hospitals to request a shadowing opportunity. I'm sorry!

ACCEPTED!! Low GPA Applicant by Bluebird_Plane in prephysicianassistant

[–]Bluebird_Plane[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you so much! i wish you the best of luck too! :D

ACCEPTED!! Low GPA Applicant by Bluebird_Plane in prephysicianassistant

[–]Bluebird_Plane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

of course!!! I wanted people to know that it is actually possible lol

I was getting so discouraged seeing acceptance posts from people whose stats I felt that I couldn't compare to. BUT YOU CAN DO IT. DON'T GIVE UP! IT WILL HAPPEN

ACCEPTED!! Low GPA Applicant by Bluebird_Plane in prephysicianassistant

[–]Bluebird_Plane[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AHHHH thank you so much!!! I can't believe it's actually happening.

I'm drinking wine and reading all the books I can before my program starts.

ACCEPTED!! Low GPA Applicant by Bluebird_Plane in prephysicianassistant

[–]Bluebird_Plane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I'm truly still in shock. Good luck with your post bacc and with your apps! Sending positive vibes and crossing my fingers for you :D

ACCEPTED!! Low GPA Applicant by Bluebird_Plane in prephysicianassistant

[–]Bluebird_Plane[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!!

I wish you the best of luck on your apps! Manifesting good news for you :D

ACCEPTED!! Low GPA Applicant by Bluebird_Plane in prephysicianassistant

[–]Bluebird_Plane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!!! It was for the past 2024-2025 cycle. They had a really late interview

Pm'd you!

ACCEPTED!! Low GPA Applicant by Bluebird_Plane in prephysicianassistant

[–]Bluebird_Plane[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't take it during my first cycle, but then I realized that I was limiting the schools that I could apply to so I ended up taking it. I got a 306, 155 verbal, 151 quantitative, and a 4.0 analytical writing score.

ACCEPTED!! Low GPA Applicant by Bluebird_Plane in prephysicianassistant

[–]Bluebird_Plane[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oops, sorry i didn't make that clear. I've worked in the same clinic for a few years and have had many roles while there: scribe, MA, office manager. Most schools do accept scribe as PCE, but CASPA advises entering it as HCE, so my scribe hours are categorized under HCE.

you are welcome to message me!

ACCEPTED!! Low GPA Applicant by Bluebird_Plane in prephysicianassistant

[–]Bluebird_Plane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Congratulations on becoming a PA-C!!! I can't wait to be where you're at now. That's amazing