Pre_PA Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I'm having some issues with PA programs initially stating that my pre-requisite courses will suffice (via email) then deciding during the review process that my courses no longer suffice. My situation involves A&P- I took the classes separately at my undergraduate university then continued to take additional classes to meet specific program's requirements. Here is what I've taken: Physiology (5 credit lecture + lab), Anatomy (3 credit lecture only) and Online Anatomy Lab (2cr lab only) and A&PI (4 credit lecture + lab). Schools have approved this before I apply then during the review process have stated the initial approval was an oversight and I'm not eligible for their program. Has anyone else ran into similar issues? I've spent $200 and a considerable amount of time applying to schools that I don't actually have the prerequisite requirements for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wet Dog Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 What do they say is the issue? You need A&P II? Perhaps they don't know if your courses are repeating the same material (systems) and whether you have covered everything that would be in a 2 semester sequence. If you have, then providing syllabi may help. Otherwise, why not take A&P II? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre_PA Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks Wet Dog- I'll definitely send them my syllabi, that's a great idea! Yes, the issue is that I need to take A&P II. Although it would be a wonderful review there are many reasons why I don't want to take the class. First and foremost is that it is physically impossible for me to take A&P II before the date all pre-reqs must be completed by unless I take A&PI and A&PII at the same time (which is not possible for me unless I quit my full time job and find a part time one). I also will already have 14 credits of A&P and taking A&PII is a major commitment of time and money. Basically, if I'd known I didn't meet the A&P requirements- I wouldn't have applied to these schools during this cycle because there was no possible way I would have met their prerequisite requirements by the programs' deadlines. Anyone else have this issue or have any suggestions on how to approach it? I may just have to withdraw my application, but I also want to bring it to their attention that this is a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wet Dog Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Does the school you are applying to allow distance courses? I took A&P I & II through Mayville State University. They send you the rats, brains, eyes, etc for your dissections. I can't remember what the cost was though. What is your deadline for having the class? Why would you need to take A&P I and II at the same time if you already have I? I am just trying to clarify/help you think through it. Sometimes when we are stressed we overcomplicate things ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre_PA Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Oooh yeah- I do need to clarify. And I completely agree that when we are stressed we over-complicate things! I'm taking A&PI this fall (classes start Monday!) The deadline for having A&PI and A&PII is the end of Dec 2013. I think its too late to sign up for anymore classes in the fall anyways. I have another question about contacting schools- For one school I got the email saying "You're missing A&P requirements" and I emailed back within the hour forwarding the email I'd received from the program saying my courses would suffice. It's been 3 days and I haven't heard if they are looking into it or anything. I'm wondering if I should call and make sure they're looking into it or not? On a side note- I just got an interview invite for George Washington University! So hopefully if that goes well I won't have to worry about this anymore (although it still was a waste of my money). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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