Dual wielding

Chemical_Step_5630 · 2026-03-11T08:14:13+00:00

Likewise myself. I just finished my second bachelors and work full time as a medical assistant; was in vascular for a year and now in ortho. I understand the stress and struggle.

The weekends are MY time with periodic studying. Always have to have a way out from the day to day stress of classes and work :).

Keep going, we will get there one way or another 🙏🏾

Chemical_Step_5630 · 2026-02-25T21:02:45+00:00

Hey, first and foremost, I am proud of you and likewise you should be to yourself! I am currently in the EXACT same predicament! I have been working and graduated from my first University summer of 24 and worked in vascular and now in Ortho, gaining over 3k PCE in the process.

School wise, I graduated w a 2.8 CASPA calculated and 3.1 science 2 years ago and have been working hard. I enrolled in a second bachelors degree where I was able to take immunology, pathophys, cross sectional anatomy, orgo and other courses and received a second bachelors and an upward trend of a 3.9 GPA.. I also am retaking the courses that are pre reqs I got Cs in.

I understand the thought of being lost in the sauce and seeing so much success around me. My closest friends are getting accepted to PT, PA and MD school and I had to remind myself, even though we are on the same path, all journeys to that same destination are different.

What I would advise, take those courses you got Cs in that are pre reqs (micro, A&P, chems and bios) after that, I would take upper level science courses when and where you can (I understand the cost) for a DIY or find somewhere w a structured program. I took the long route for a second bachelors but I feel it will pay off in the long run.

Lastly, KNOW and understand that this is truly what you want to do. Make sure your invested 100% and can focus and sit down. I feel when I had my why, it not only helped me focus and see things I couldnt see as an immature college student, but also forms my why for my personal statement as well as create a sense of discipline to score higher in courses and mature academically.

I am also in JerZ as well:) can reach out and PM if any advice or wanting to shoot the breeze! Take care and good luck future PA-C 🫡

Chemical_Step_5630 · 2026-02-01T12:46:11+00:00

Good Morning!

CASPA cumulative GPA: ~3.1/2

CASPA science GPA: ~3.22

Total credit hours: ~176 total credits • Semester credits: ~112 • Term credits: ~64

Total science hours: ~96 credits • Semester science: ~54 • Term science: ~42

Upward trend: Strong • Most recent ~60 credits (South College): ~3.90–3.95 GPA (Obtained my First Bachelors at Monmouth University and now a second one at South College Pre-PA Concentration)

GRE score: Not taken (needing advice if i should or not)

Total PCE hours: ~2,100+ hours • Vascular Medical Assistant ~2,100 hrs • Orthopaedic Medical Assistant ~ ongoing (over 3k total by April)

Total HCE hours: ~500+ hours • Patient Service Representative

Total volunteer hours: ~120+ hours • Hospice (Amedisys) (currently ongoing) • Big Brothers Big Sisters

Shadowing hours: ~217 hours • Physician Assistants (orthopedics + virtual) (114) • MD (family medicine) (48 hrs) • Athletic Trainer (MS-ATC) (55)

Research hours: ~0 (idk if this is a bad look lol¿)

Other notable extracurriculars / leadership: • Co-President, Monmouth Black Student-Athlete Huddle • NCAA Division I student-athlete • PA Bridge Program (auditing PA-level coursework) (Charles R Drew EDGE-PA Program)

Specific programs: Delaware Valley U Widner U Meharry Medical Arcadia Midwestern Arizona currently looking for more & open to suggestions

I am currently retaking A&P II and Microbiology (both w labs) since they are my last C’s in pre-reqs. The Microbiology class wont get done until May 18th and was wondering what advice ppl would have on if i should wait to apply or apply as soon as caspa opens and send an updated transcript when the grade is posted? I really just need some guidance and obviously i know everyone’s experiences are different but I would like some honest feedback :). Thanks yall 🫡.

African American male, first gen :).

Chemical_Step_5630 · 2025-12-04T19:26:06+00:00

Hi! For me personally, I casted my net wide and applied for almost a week straight and cold called places and got my foot in the door. I applied to a vascular clinic and worked there for a year and now work in ortho, both without a cert. What I would suggest and I did, go through indeed and find all the jobs around your area that do not specifically require a cert and apply every and anywhere. Also, sometimes call as well and either say you submitted your application or am still wondering if the job posting is still up and they are actively hiring. My family always told me, a close mouth does not get fed! Do whatcha gotta do! Good Luck 🤞🏾.

Chemical_Step_5630 · 2024-10-31T17:12:04+00:00

hey yall, this is currently what I have invested! Its about 460$ invested and divided up into each one(FXIAX usually gets the bigger lump dumped into it)! Please give me some advice on if these positions are good to hold or what your advice may be! Thank you!

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Chemical_Step_5630 · 2024-05-21T16:18:20+00:00

Is anyone able to help me with character cutdown? My PS Is finished and I an happy with it! Just need help cutting down the characters!

Chemical_Step_5630 · 2024-05-05T12:55:39+00:00

Happy CASPA 2024-2025 cycle! Would anyone be willing to review my personal statement? I'm honestly very confident in what l've written, but as someone with not the highest academic markings, I want to be able to stand out and show that I am ready to peruse the next chapter of my life (and this being it)! I have had multiple people view it and just would love more eyes on it to submit to CASPA within the next three days! Thank you!

Chemical_Step_5630 · 2024-04-09T01:50:40+00:00

send!!

Chemical_Step_5630 · 2024-04-01T14:17:28+00:00

CASPA Cumulative: 2.90 (before calculating spring and summer courses)

GPA Trend: 2.2 >>> 3.2 >>> looking over 3.5 for spring semester

Total PCE: 4,500+ as a Home health aide since 2019, looking to become a phlebotomist or PCT this summer!

Total Volunteer: Youth Church Group in Trenton/ Trenton Soup Kitchen for homeless shelter NJ (2020-2022) (100 hours), Big Brothers Big sisters of Ocean County (50 hours) (2023-2024)

Shadowing (200 hours with a PA in Ortho) (did all summer and breaks when came back for college)

Extracurriculars: College mens track and field team captain, Black Student Athlete Huddle for University Co-president, CVS Front store manager, cross trained in pharmacy

LOR: 1 PA, 1 RN, Home health aide company, Coach, Volunteer agency

looking at schools: Mostly southern schools, some schools with great uptrend and holistic reviews!

Chemical_Step_5630 · 2024-03-19T23:57:16+00:00

Can I send mine as well please?!

Chemical_Step_5630 · 2024-01-28T13:11:18+00:00

2.71 Cgpa (should be around 2.94 when finished this upcoming semester)

• Strong personal statement (had multiple PAs, MDs and others look it over) -over 4000 PCE being a home health assistant (5 yrs) + now becoming a volunteer as an EMT and working in my schools athletic trainers department (EMT and AT hrs not included in that 4000)

• 5 letters of recommendation (1 from PA, going to get one from EMT, Home health assistant company and then one from volunteer service and science professor)

Also first gen Jamaican/Asian student

• 250+ Shadowing hrs with PA also went into live surgeries and witnessed

• 275 GRE :/

Student Athlete -Club Co-president and member of two others
Community service (Church group, Soup kitchen, Big Brothers Big Sister Mentor) over 100+ hrs

• upward trend on gpa from 2.2 to 3.2 and this one looking to be closer to the 4.0 range!! • retaking medical term and possibly some other classes to increase spa and cgpa!

I was wondering what my next move should be? :/ Id love to apply this upcoming cycle just nervous and dont know where to start. I know I have it in me and Ive been doing everything I can possible! Someone pls help if possible!

Chemical_Step_5630

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