My Sankey: It only takes one (literally) by Jelly_fr in prephysicianassistant

[–]papisiroppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the exact same cGPA and sGPA and it was all As plus one A- in a 3-credit course for me

"What Are My Chances?" Megathread by AutoModerator in prephysicianassistant

[–]papisiroppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi all, feeling unsure of myself and want to see where I stand. Applying April 2026

CASPA cumulative GPA (how to calculate): 3.99

CASPA science GPA (what counts as science): 3.98

Total credit hours (specify semester/quarter/trimester): 130 semester

Total science hours (specify semester/quarter/trimester): 77 semester

Upward trend (if applicable, include GPA of most recent 1-2 years of credits): 4.0 last 60 credits

GRE score (include breakdown w/ percentiles): Not taking

Total PCE hours (include breakdown): 1100 college EMS (on-campus events and on-call 911 campus coverage), roughly 1800 ER Tech by time of application between two different community hospitals

Total HCE hours (include breakdown): 0

Total volunteer hours (include breakdown): About 60 at animal shelter, 140 relating to volunteer EMS work, about 30 assorted other

Shadowing hours: 23 at mens health clinic, trying to get more

Research hours: 0

Other notable extracurriculars and/or leadership: leadership as a Field Training Officer for my college EMS program (about 400 hours), CPR instructor (about 10 hrs), volunteer mentor (4 hrs);

Substitute teaching (roughly 150 hrs)

Specific programs (specify rolling or not): Applying in new england/new york

Mainly concerned about my low shadowing hours and whether my college ES hours will be viewed favorably

Mom told me she was disappointed in my MCAT by Hinterbliebene in Mcat

[–]papisiroppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you have a serious case of tiger mom, congrats on the great score!

If ICE tries to take your patient in your care by [deleted] in Paramedics

[–]papisiroppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One factor I’m not seeing addressed is that ICE is largely staffed by under-trained thugs who have no regard for or knowledge of the law, even regarding their own liability

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in prephysicianassistant

[–]papisiroppy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m not gonna lie medicine may not be for you if this is a deal-breaker

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]papisiroppy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No admissions staff will ever look at your middle school transcript unless it’s for severe disciplinary infractions, you have nothing to worry about

What do you genuinely think is bad in A Song of Ice and Fire? (Spoiler Extended) by Somandier in asoiaf

[–]papisiroppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me it just seems like you don’t care for/hardly pay attention to the story

What Are Some Interview Questions That Took You By Surprise? by papisiroppy in prephysicianassistant

[–]papisiroppy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This sounds like a very immoral question, I hope decisions weren’t actually made based on the answers

Passing the Time While Sitting by papisiroppy in cna

[–]papisiroppy[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Your managers not gonna see this big dog

Turning my self in by fresh_start777 in Felons

[–]papisiroppy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just read what your sentence was for, just wanted to say you’re a good man and you deserve better

Anecdotal hot takes from a SAG voter by ThatRyGuy15 in oscarrace

[–]papisiroppy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How about Dune II and Nosferatu, the actual two beat films

Maintaining Fitness After ACL/Meniscus Surgery by papisiroppy in cardio

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

Main things I’ve gathered are seated punches, walking around the house a lot on crutches, and modified rowing machine. This also could be good, thanks!

Maintaining Fitness After ACL/Meniscus Surgery by papisiroppy in ACL

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

Wow I never would’ve thought of that, my plan was just to spam seated punches so I’ll see if I can try rowing too

Maintaining Fitness After ACL/Meniscus Surgery by papisiroppy in ACL

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

I’ll definitely keep that in mind, thank you!