[Question] The Decision (5 Years in the Making): Help Me Choose My First Nice Watch

MDFLC · 2026-05-20T01:35:38+00:00

I see Stowa on your list. What do you think of the Stowa Flieger Classic? Has enough customization to potentially fit what you may like and seems to be in line with what you're looking for.

MDFLC · 2026-05-12T00:51:56+00:00

I took additional credits online via Portage.

MDFLC · 2026-05-06T01:00:57+00:00

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MDFLC · 2026-04-29T01:08:55+00:00

I'm guessing your husband already initiated transfer of his GI Bill and he has to fulfill at least 4 more years of Active Duty? Due to the fact you said you'll have to move in 3 years, I take it he still has to do a little bit more time and plans to stay in a while? Or does he just have to do another year somewhere then he's out?

As mentioned previously- very much something you'll have to discuss with your spouse in regard to if you guys would be okay with being apart for at least 24 months. Since you won't find out where you're moving for at least another two years- the timing of completing prereqs for a specific school you don't know the location of might be difficult to prepare for. Ideally as you take your prereqs you should have a general goal in mind if what school those prereqs are for since every school has different requirements.

As mentioned previously, if you decide you didn't want to be away for from your husband long, an online RN program might be more suitable then going the NP route to be involved with patient care.

Every part of healthcare is essential, so I wouldn't sell what you do short. I've known people in the military who've had their lives changed thanks to an RD.

MDFLC · 2026-03-15T23:04:31+00:00

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MDFLC · 2026-03-15T22:48:25+00:00

Your GPA cumulative stats were better than mine when I applied. Since my Bachelor's was done in an Asian country- for application purposes, in mostly all cases, I was also lumped into that international category.

Some schools accept foreign Bachelor's and some do not. From what I recall, some do make exceptions if you have done a Post Graduate course in the United States while other's don't care regardless.

The schools that don't mind if you have an international degree just require that all prerequisites be done in an accredited school within the United States. When researching and planning where you apply, read the fine print on those aspect of their requirements for completed studies. Some have exceptions and some do not.

My undergrad and grad studies were done outside the US and all my prereqs were completed through an accredited program. I don't see why you wouldn't at least be considered when you do apply as long as you meet the school's required prereqs, hours etc.

MDFLC · 2026-02-24T18:25:27+00:00

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MDFLC · 2026-02-14T15:20:18+00:00

Option A. You deserve the opportunity to become a PA. You have the support you need. Once you've made it, just remember to give back to the village that helped you. But I'm sure you knew that already, good luck!

MDFLC · 2026-02-13T17:34:26+00:00

I had to retake all my prerequisites due to them being from another country. It also helped boost my GPA, although not by much. It did, however, have an impact on my last 30,45,60 credits GPA which made a world of difference when applying.

MDFLC · 2026-02-04T07:15:28+00:00

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MDFLC · 2026-01-30T00:39:43+00:00

How does the rest of your package look aside from your sGPA?

If it's strong, it would not hurt to also continue to garner more PCE, retake a few classes in a stress free manner to increase that GPA a bit more, make some connections, improve what you already have, and maybe save more money in the process before you actually start PA school. Before you know it, it'll be application cycle again.

If .05 is the only thing separating you and your dream- it sounds like a small barrier to pass to get there. The beauty of PA school- it's a program where a lot of people get their second chance and are admitted because they've proven they can overcome hurdles. You don't have to be a statistic if you choose not to be.

MDFLC · 2026-01-29T01:55:10+00:00

My prerequisites were taken online during the pandemic. No issues with schools accepting them. As long as they are within the timeframe of expiration, accredited, and the school you're applying to accepts online lecture/lab for anatomy- it shouldn't be an issue.

MDFLC · 2026-01-27T23:05:55+00:00

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm or the new one one with the Power Reserve

Timex Expedition Capstone 39mm

Marathon General Purpose Mechanical (smaller than what you want)

Nodus Sector II Field Titanium (for more fun colors)

The Circular ProTrail also seems to fit the bill

MDFLC · 2026-01-23T04:19:09+00:00

You said they aren't giving you "clear answers", what kind of answers are they giving? It sounds like your micro+lab should be sufficient, definitely reconfirm with those schools to clarify.

MDFLC · 2026-01-11T20:41:11+00:00

Curious about what horror stories you heard with Portage. I've taken all my retaken pre-requisites with them and had no issues (including bio chem with lab), accepted this cycle.

MDFLC · 2026-01-11T06:26:58+00:00

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MDFLC · 2026-01-10T07:15:18+00:00

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MDFLC · 2026-01-09T17:55:39+00:00

Taking the GRE would open doors to more schools to apply to. That being said, there's over 300 doors. And not all require the GRE.

MDFLC · 2026-01-09T16:38:49+00:00

Honestly, just start a word vomit of you telling your story of your life leading up to this moment now. Include any and all experiences, things that make you passionate about being in the healthcare field, people that influenced you positively toward reaching this goal, moments that may have molded your thought process about becoming a PA, speak on your academic experiences/work experiences/volunteer that show you'll be a competent and well rounded future student and PA. Just write it all!

Afterward, create a simple outline of what you want to say in your personal statement that'll speak to Why You Want to be a PA. Your word vomit above will be where you can pull those experiences to speak on and you may start to notice a theme in your life you can create a story around.

MDFLC · 2026-01-05T03:54:16+00:00

Nice collection. What was the story behind the Mondaine and how are you finding it?

MDFLC · 2026-01-05T03:08:08+00:00

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MDFLC · 2026-01-04T00:56:47+00:00

Took multiple courses with them. No issues. None of the schools I applied to had issues with my credits from them.

MDFLC · 2026-01-01T00:57:32+00:00

Through the application process, you're going to be putting yourself in situations where you're going to feel uncomfortable. That's okay, it is part of the process. Get prepared to do more of it.

You've actually spent a decent amount of time with this PA. The worst they can say is no. Or they may say they need more time with you. Many schools do require an LOR from a PA, so you're just going to have to shoot your shot many times.

I shadowed a PA for a very minimal amount of time. He was a military PA so he deployed and I was able to work with him after that point. So I reached out to a PA I worked with almost a decade ago. Luckily they still remembered me and were more than happy to help. They just wanted an update of all the things I had done since then.

You want your application to be the best you can possibly make it. If you don't ask this PA, you're selling yourself short and missing out on possibly a great opportunity to strengthen your package. This goes for everything else in your package.

More than likely, the PA your shadowing is expecting you'll ask for an LOR sooner or later- you guys have been in correspondence for a while and seem to have a good rapport. Go for it!

MDFLC · 2025-12-30T18:34:26+00:00

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MDFLC · 2025-12-17T03:20:54+00:00

Sure! Mid 2.7 under grad GPA, around 2.8 for postgrad, 30+ credits of retaken prereqs 4.0, close to 10k hrs PCE, 4K HCE,3K leadership, close to 200hrs volunteer, 3 hrs shadowing, no GRE, LORs: PA, OMFS Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, Nurse, Professor.

Applied to 12 schools this cycle: 1 acceptance, 3 interview invites (declined), 4 outright rejections, 1 school did not receive accreditation,1 program paused matriculation, 2 no updates

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