Rejected From ALL The PA Schools I Applied To
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In this video I will be talking about my experience of applying to PA school and how I was rejected from all the schools I applied to.
I will also be giving tips about what I did differently the second time I applied to PA school.
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For anyone watching that has got rejected just keep trying. I have been applying for 5 years. I had one interview the first year, decline, one interview same school rejected. Another school waitlisted. This year I had one more interview at the school I was rejected before.. still rejected.. another interview at a new school they hasn’t given me an answer yet because they are still doing interviews, and one school that I had an interview , got in the alternate list (like waitlist but a pool rather than numbers) and just got accepted to the last one 3 days ago. Classes start next month. So that’s fun.. but I’m so happy and keep sticking to it. If you do and add more stuff like pce to your caspa it will help. It even extra classes. I took an orgo 2 class last semester.
MHSMagicLuver great motivation for everyone. Never lose hope and pursue your dreams!
So, how'd everything go? You should be graduating by now, right?
Ser X I graduate in August :) this year has been crazy. We missed out on two rotations because of covid, my dad passed away from lung cancer last month, we are just trying to figure out how to be able to graduate. I start my GI rotation tomorrow and then I have peds left. I plan on taking my PANCE mid September and start working October or November. We will see how it works out as I know it is currently harder to find a job right now but I think things are getting back to normal. Thanks for asking! I will be a PA soon!
Also I made a PA and fitness Instagram @lisafellispa. I Havnt posted a lot recently because of everything I’m going through but I am going to try to. :)
theresia2012 PCE stands for patient care experience. Sorry I didn’t see this before to respond
@@MHSMagicLuver I'm so sorry for your loss, but congratulations, you're going to crush the PANCE!!! Update us if you remember to haha! I love seeing old comments of people just beginning things and years later seeing how successful they are on the other side.
I'll check out your page - Do you think it's all been worth it, these years later? I'm entering my junior year of university as an engineering student, but my passion lies in healthcare and I'm at a bit of a crossroads and filled with anxiety as to if I don't get into anything. Posts like these mean a lot to many more students than just me!
Awesome! Congrats, super helpful!
Thank you for this video! I was just rejected by the two schools I interviewed yesterday and I am obviously devastated, but it helps to know that there are others in my shoes and that they didn't give up and got in the next time!
Laura Phillips Hi Laura! Thanks for watching my video! It did depress me but don’t give up, keep applying! You’ll get in! I almost lost hope but I kept improving my application and got in the second time around! ❤️
You can do it Estafany!!! I wish you the VERY best of succes in your positive endeavors! You will be "Estafany Moya, PA-C" before you know it!!😀
Omar Abdul-Malik DHEd, MPAS, PA-C thank you for your kind words ❤️
I have seen your comments on many health related videos, spreading positivity and kindness. I think you are an amazing person and you genuinely care for people's well being. Peace be with you😁.
Now look at you go girl!!! ❤❤❤❤
New subscriber looking forward to following you on your journey keep posting..Keep pushing!
Blackcaddy19 thank you! If you have any questions feel free to contact me or comment any suggestions or questions I can answer in upcoming videos! 🤗
Estefany Moya Oh yes most definitely I was planning on applying this cycle but I think I'm gonna wait for next cycle to make myself a better candidate...We have a lot in common based on your video...I do have a lot of questions...you can email me or I can email you... Sti2002001@yahoo.com
We need to see more videos like this! It’s reality and the fact that she didn’t give up is awesome
Abbs Tube thank you so much for your kind words!! Yes and don’t give up on your dreams!
you got this!!!!
Hi. Thank u for the video. I want to ask what school you are attending now in Texas?
Hello! I recently have become interested in the PA track and will be looking into Texas specific schools. I have been contemplating 1) if I can even do it (in a social sciences graduate; Anthropology) and 2) what path is the most feasible (CNA route, technical program such as medical assistant, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, or the EMT route).
I want this dream but I slowly push away from it then return. Push and pull. I’m totally emailing you! I hope you respond. 💕 I’m digging for guidance; my small town has a shortage on medical staff, so imagine my luck trying to find a mentor.
congrats!!! Thanks for the video! What PA school in california did you get an interview to?
AnnMarie Kosiewska hey! It was western University :)
What school did you get accepted?
What what’s your gpa when calculated with caspa?
I was rejected by 20 schools last year and this year I'm being a bit more careful because that was a lot of money I spent on application fees. This year I'm hoping but it looks bad again. I think I applied to 10 schools but hoping for these last 2 for something. This would be my 2nd year applying. I know that I don't meet the GPA requirements but I have all the experience and my PS is good and also my LOR. So what if I have a lot of "C"s it doesn't mean I can't handle the PA curriculum. I do have my BS in Biology.
I don't know what to do during the wait. I can't afford more classes for Post bachelorette classes. So there's no way of my improving my GPA.
Hi, your video really motivated me:)) and my questions are that what kinds of volunteer did you do? And if I volunteer in the hospital, helping the Patients when they need, would that be considered patient care hours. And since I volunteer in the hospital, would that be considered health care hours? Is it okay to have more PCH than HCH in order to apply to PA school?
I volunteered doing a lot of things! Volunteering doesnt have to be medical, I volunteered in a free dental clinic, for habitat for humanity and other dental events. Since it as pre-dental before switching over to premed. So patient care experience hours requires you to have hands on experience, where you are touching a patient, working on them. That would be more towards health care experience hours. And yes, actually most schools require more PCE than HCE.
Estefany V thanks for replying me so quickly. By the way, do you have any advises to get letters of recommendation? I mean how to ask doctors or other PAs write that you. Since i am volunteering in the hospital rn, and having good relationships with some doctors and PAs. However I kinda hesitate to ask them about that. So do you think I should be honest and just come straight to ask them?
Hey Percy! So I am a SUPER shy person when it comes down asking for things. SO i totally understand you being nervous to ask them. But I would just approach them and tell them how interested you are in the PA career and how you want to become a PA, and ask if they could write you a LOR so that you can accomplish that goal. Thats what I did and I got great LORs!
Estefany V it’s really helpful. Thanks Estefany!!!
You go girl. How did you go about getting research hours?
Erica Greene! Thanks for watching my video! And I approached my professor at the time during my parasitology class and informed her that I loved the class! I also told her I was interested in research and I applied to do research and was accepted by her! Highly recommend any type of research you can do. Looks good on your application and you gain vital skills!
Estefany Moya thank you for advice
Hi Estefany! What do you mean research projects? Where were you doing these and what was your contribution?
Michael Birch hello! And any type of research you can get involved in. You gain very valuable skills like critical thinking skills among others. I did research at my university, one of my professors who taught me parasitology did research with mosquitoes. Not a fan of mosquitoes, but I approached her and she allowed me to do research with her for the next two years. I was able to work with my community, Gained a lot of skills, did several research projects with my professor with mosquitoes.. big especially during the Zika scare in 2016. I also gained leadership skills and I put this all in my resume! Plus, I got an excellent letter for recommendation from the professor I did research with. She knew how I worked, led fellow students and other skills. This is why I recommend research :)
Hey Stefany, congrats on being accepted. What was your GPA the 1st time applying and the 2nd time? Also, did you change your personal statement or kept it the same?
Y tenía curiosidad, de de que país eres? Saludos!
Samuel Restrepo hi Samuel! Thank you for watching my video! And my GPA was 3.39 both years. I didn’t retake classes I just added more HCE/ PCE! I kept my personal statement the same for both years :)
Samuel Restrepo y soy mexicana! Saludos!
What kind of volunteer hours do you do? I’m a high school senior so I’ve been getting all of my PA info from TH-cam and no one gives descriptions of everything in a way that people without prior knowledge would understand lol.
Shay Adair you can volunteer anywhere! For example, volunteer at school, in a hospital ( whether it is supplying rooms in the hospital, greeting patients), or for anything! Just look for somewhere where you can get volunteer hours, something you’d like to volunteer in.
I’ll try to make a video about this to talk more about this , but there’s not a specific type of volunteering you need.
Hi Shay, not sure if you're still interested in PA school or if you're a PA student now, but I did volunteering at a local food bank. Hope this helps for others who want an easy way to get volunteering.
Gpa is my concern I got 2 years left of undergrad sitting at a 3.1
Hey Michael, you have plenty of time to increase your GPA. With 2 years left I think you can increase it to a good GPA for pa school. Just make sure you get good grades during the next 2 years, especially your pre requisites! And you should be fine!
Estefany V I appreciate your response ! Thank you I’ll do my best :,)
I'm in the exact same boat as you. COVID definitely didn't help but we still have time!! We can do it!!
Jhanel Venturina that’s comforting that someone is with me ! And oh for sure I work at the hospital and with many coworkers getting sick my hours have increased a lot but we got this for sure ! Stay safe and stay clean 🧼 🧽!!
What was your job before applying to PA school?
I was a registrar at an ER hospital for 5 years and an MA for an urgent care :)
Estefany my question is if I have a CASPA application filled and get rejected the second time I apply will the previous application information still be there? Or do I have to re start from new, also after submitting for approval through caspa to be verified second round of re- applying I have to get it verified again? How long does this verification process take ? Please and thank you
Yes it will be there, I just had to make minor adjustments to my application. Although you have to input your recommendations of letter again and they have to resend the letters again to CASPA. Yes from what I remember you have to get verified again when you apply a second time. The verification time really depends, it took me about 2 weeks from what I remember.
Estefany V thanks! Well let’s hope I get in somewhere the first cycle but I like to be prepared Incase anything happens
Can you do a video about how to write a personal and any tips you have?
Krishna Patel yes will do my next video about that!
Thank you!!
What program did you get accepted in?
stephanie oteyza I got accepted at UTRGV in Texas!
How many times can you apply?
Smiley Jpg you can apply as many times as you’d like. Don’t lose motivation!
it depends on the school! I know one school I was looking at has a 3 application limit!
You keep saying 15,000 did you mean 1,500??
tres beatty yes 1500, sorry for the mistake
Hey beautiful, did you get accepted out of state?
No I did not. I attended a PA program in my home state! 🤗
How far was it from your home?
12 hours:/
Texas is a big state 🥺
How many students apply to each pa program in texas ? Because I know the classes are large
I am not too sure, but I know for my program they received over 3k applications when I applied which was in 2018 and they accepted 80 students at that time. I know now my program is accepting 100 students and they receive a LOT more applications.
I might have missed it in the video but can you give your actual stats. Science gpa, overall gpa, and gre score?
Dylan Mills I had a 3.39 overall GPA, 3.26 Science GPA and an overall of 294 GRE.
Thanks for your reply, I saw you had mentioned it in your other videos after my post.
How did you document your hours?
Your Patient to patient hours
Hawa Kamara I worked forty hours a week, so after every week I would document the hours on an excel spreadsheet I created. Therefore, when I applied the following year, I had all my hours written down! I just simply input these in the patient care experience area on CASPA with a brief description of what my patient care experience hours consisted of doing!