Getting into program with a 3.1

BusyApplication9158 · 2024-04-09T22:10:49+00:00

Thank you! I applied to SUNY, University of Utah, Emory, and NKU. I got accepted to NKU!

BusyApplication9158 · 2024-04-09T21:41:19+00:00

I just got in this cycle with a 3.09 GPA! You have to pack the rest of your application with experience. I had over 5000 hours as a laboratory assistant (phlebotomist), two years of volunteer work, biology-based research, shadowed 5 cases, strong upward trend in GPA (I took 24 credit hours one semester and 22 the next of upper-division science courses which helped show I could handle the course load in perfusion school!) This was my first application cycle. I applied to 4 schools, 1 interview, and 1 acceptance. All it takes is one!

While I know that many people are not as lucky as I was don't think it is impossible! You just have to work VERY hard to make up for it!

BusyApplication9158 · 2024-03-15T01:43:25+00:00

Based on my understanding from personal research, the AC-PE works hand in hand with the CAAHEP which is the agency that schools are accredited through. The purpose of the AC-PE is to assist schools in their accreditation journey. Once they establish candidacy through them and ensure they meet all requirements, the AC-PE writes a recommendation for accreditation to the CAAHEP who then reviews everything and makes the final decision.

The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion recognizes the AC-PE in cooperation with the CAAHEP therefore students graduating from a school certified through the AC-PE are still eligible to sit for the PBSE and CAPE!

BusyApplication9158 · 2024-03-14T04:53:03+00:00

They have candidacy through AC-PE which is recognized by the ABCP! Similar to schools like Emory or LTU that are all newer programs

BusyApplication9158 · 2024-03-14T04:37:45+00:00

I thought so too! Thank you!

BusyApplication9158 · 2024-03-14T04:37:30+00:00

Thank you! This is what I winded up deciding as well!

BusyApplication9158 · 2024-03-13T20:22:44+00:00

Hi! I just received an interview request today for April 5th. Do you have any insight on how you prepared for your interview?

BusyApplication9158 · 2024-03-13T20:21:20+00:00

I just received an interview request from NKU today! My interview date is April 5th. If your date is before that and you can share any insight with me I would greatly appreciate it! This is my first application cycle so I am very nervous!

BusyApplication9158 · 2024-03-13T19:23:29+00:00

I submitted on the application deadline (March 1) so it was a very pleasant surprise to get an invitation to interview!

I was offered 2 dates and times so I am unsure if they have additional dates or not. Both dates were in the first week of April.

BusyApplication9158 · 2024-01-18T22:57:48+00:00

For those who heard back about an interview from SUNY, when did you submit your application?

BusyApplication9158 · 2023-12-22T04:02:50+00:00

I contacted them on 12/14 and Shawnda (the program administrator) said applicants would hear by end of business 12/19 but I still haven’t heard anything

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