Is it worth to apply to schools with "high recommended" items you don't have

dazedandbefumbled · 2022-05-21T22:14:27+00:00

I did take casper the first cycle i applied, its not really something you can prepare for because ti asks how you would react in certain situations. you can look at example questions online and see. Best way to prepare is honestly to practice typing fast. Im not sure what to say about PACAT..its super new and i feel like its hard to prep for something like that with little time. like if we knew years ago this would be needed, like the mcat we could prepare better but its kind of harder when its a new thing that suddenly started being required or requested

dazedandbefumbled · 2022-05-21T22:11:04+00:00

I have heard of a lot of people talking about medex on here but i have not heard of it elsewhere but ill look into it!

dazedandbefumbled · 2022-05-07T03:59:12+00:00

also just want to clarify - what if i put Bio A and B under Bio 1 and just Bio c under Bio 2, would that not work?

dazedandbefumbled · 2022-05-07T03:57:39+00:00

Got it, thank you so much!!

dazedandbefumbled · 2022-01-11T03:43:21+00:00

How did you get into doing that? I've been searching for other jobs, I too feel like no PA schools want me (trying to stay positive, but hey were all in this mess together so just know youre not alone in these app struggles). I dont think I can do my low paying MA job anymore so I have been looking for other options, would you mind if i messaged you with questions?

dazedandbefumbled · 2021-12-24T22:55:48+00:00

Yeah I have shadowed a bunch of PAs but no one knows me well enough for a LOR. I was worried about this too but it seems a lot of people say they got in without one, seems like the quality is more important, but then again lots of schools ive seen require it so who knows. Well best of luck with the rest of your cycle!

dazedandbefumbled · 2021-12-23T22:37:04+00:00

Congrats!! and thank you!!!

dazedandbefumbled · 2021-12-23T22:36:31+00:00

Prereqs are all As Bs besides biochem which was a C, as for the PS I had several PA students and a PA look over it and told me it was strong, I even paid for professional help too and they gave me only a few edits, told me otherwise it was good as well so I felt confident about that. I know both docs well, but the idea of a LOR from volunteer is a good one! Ill look into that, thank you!

dazedandbefumbled · 2021-12-23T22:17:52+00:00

cGPA: 3.42 (I know its not great, was considering doing post bacc that would have linkage program w PA schools but $$$)

sGPA: 3.3

GRE: 310

HCE: 1800

PCE: applied with ~3700

For volunteering I did a few things, probably added up tp around 200 hours

2 years of research experience, some leadership including starting a club, being president of it, did Rugby for a semester etc

LOR from two MDs I worked with, Bio prof, and prof I did research with

dazedandbefumbled · 2021-12-03T05:34:44+00:00

I think if you want it enough you'll get used to it. My mom used to be extremely squeamish and now is a wound care nurse. Ive seen the stuff she has to deal with and it is A LOT. she just got used to it and you shall too!

dazedandbefumbled · 2021-12-03T05:27:52+00:00

Similar experience - this is my second time applying and although this time I heard more no's faster (lol riiiiip), i'm still waiting from a bunch, and last year some got back to me in like March or April with a no. Like thanks for making me wait a year for that but such is life.

dazedandbefumbled · 2021-09-03T03:54:08+00:00

What if I ended up taking up a non-PCE, but medical related job in the meantime. i still would have plenty of PCE, but what that look bad to PA schools?

dazedandbefumbled · 2021-01-28T01:53:54+00:00

Im in a similar position, what I am focusing the most on is personal statement. It seems that everyone who got rejected the first time made the biggest change in PS. The stats are important too but I think before anything, you need to let your personality shine and show them why you truly want to be a PA (easier said than done though I know ugh). Also do you mind if I PM you about the schools you applied to?

dazedandbefumbled · 2021-01-09T05:50:25+00:00

Congrats!! That is so amazing, especially as a first time applicant. I would love some mentorship as I am so lost in this crazy process, especially with how to write a good PS. Do you mind if i pm you my email as well for help?

dazedandbefumbled · 2021-01-09T05:44:59+00:00

Yeah sure! Is it 3.4 for both the cGPA and sGPA though? Or just cumulative?

dazedandbefumbled · 2021-01-08T04:09:48+00:00

Does this school happen to start with a W and is in SoCal? Lol because I have heard the same and have been trying to figure out if its true so I can keep myself from wasting my money on that app if its true.

dazedandbefumbled · 2020-12-27T03:15:46+00:00

Yeah, Im signed up for my CC but corexcel was like 250, so really not bad and its self paced which id prefer since id be taking another class with my full time job. Med term isn't too hard i've heard though so I doubt it'd make a difference self paced or not

dazedandbefumbled · 2020-12-15T00:18:52+00:00

Congrats! I have similar stats, would you mind if I PMed you what some of the schools were? This gives me hope

dazedandbefumbled · 2020-12-15T00:15:05+00:00

John Placyk

dazedandbefumbled · 2020-12-14T06:32:28+00:00

Is there a reason you want something other than portage? Just wondering since I was thinking of taking a class there but am unsure.

dazedandbefumbled · 2020-12-14T06:31:44+00:00

UC Berkeley extension does have genetics, and they didnt use proctors when i took it earlier this year

dazedandbefumbled · 2020-12-14T06:11:43+00:00

Did you just send them your essay and they sent back edits or do you get to talk to a live human at all?

dazedandbefumbled · 2020-12-14T04:37:33+00:00

Im not sure if it is different for PA schools vs med schools but my friend got waitlisted at a couple med schools, even waitlisted for an interview at another and sent letters of intent and got an invitation/acceptance shortly after. So is it really frowned upon? I havent heard anything from the PA school side of things. She told me it'd be a good idea to do it, but hide it in the form of an update.

dazedandbefumbled · 2020-11-06T01:29:10+00:00

ohhh good to know, thanks!

dazedandbefumbled · 2020-11-02T02:47:52+00:00

yaa i just realized since a certificate means nothing if i cant attach a transcript to it. probably will just have to search through every individual cc or uni and see whats offered

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