MedIsLifePA Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Hello everyone! I didn't see a post for this year's cycle so I'm super excited to start it. I"m very nervous about applying. Last year I only applied to about 3 schools because I didn't take the GRE. My undergrad GPA is very low so I'm stepping out on faith here, but my science gpa, postbacc gpa, and graduate gpa are all at least 3.0. Here are my hours: (I tried to overcompensate to offset the low GPA) PCE: 8,000+ hrs as a Clinical research coordinator and PT aide Research: 1,720 hrs Extracurricular: 1,327 hrs Volunteer: 686 hrs (including Guatemala medical mission trip) Shadowing: 100 hrs (dermatology, oncology, hematology, orthopedics, emergency medicine, internal medicine, thoracic surgery, and otolaryngology) Leadership: 41 hrs Teaching: 6 hrs Good luck to everyone!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmvancil7 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 On 4/29/2021 at 10:28 AM, MedIsLifePA said: Hello everyone! I didn't see a post for this year's cycle so I'm super excited to start it. I"m very nervous about applying. Last year I only applied to about 3 schools because I didn't take the GRE. My undergrad GPA is very low so I'm stepping out on faith here, but my science gpa, postbacc gpa, and graduate gpa are all at least 3.0. Here are my hours: (I tried to overcompensate to offset the low GPA) PCE: 8,000+ hrs as a Clinical research coordinator and PT aide Research: 1,720 hrs Extracurricular: 1,327 hrs Volunteer: 686 hrs (including Guatemala medical mission trip) Shadowing: 100 hrs (dermatology, oncology, hematology, orthopedics, emergency medicine, internal medicine, thoracic surgery, and otolaryngology) Leadership: 41 hrs Teaching: 6 hrs Good luck to everyone!!!!!!!! I just submitted my application to CASPA and nervous as well (first time applicant)! Your stats look very strong! Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedIsLifePA Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 On 5/2/2021 at 9:54 PM, mmvancil7 said: I just submitted my application to CASPA and nervous as well (first time applicant)! Your stats look very strong! Best of luck Thanks! It's definitely nerve-wrecking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semblance Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I submitted my application yesterday and got verified today! Good luck everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevinamezcua Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I submitted on Monday! Good luck to everyone applying this cycle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLK1993 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Just Applied (5/22/21) Applicant Profile Personal Profile: Sex: Male Age: 27 State of Residence: MS (underserved/rural county) Academic: cGPA: 3.50 sGPA: 3.56 Post-bac cGPA (57 credit hours): 3.66 Post-bac sGPA (46 credit hours): 3.73 ***Post-bac performed working full-time, and my wife and I had our baby at the beginning of it all. Supporting Info: PCE: ~1,500hrs (ER tech) HCE: ~4,500hrs (patient transport) Other relevant work experience: 2 years as a personal trainer LOR’s: 5 total (1 PA, 1 physician mentor, 3 professors) Shadowing: 60hrs PA (cardiology, psychiatry), 100+hrs physician (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatric, orthopedic, ER) Volunteer: ~200hrs (online crisis counselor) Leadership: 200hrs (president of American Medical Student Association, local chapter) Research: 150hrs (community-based research and outreach) Teaching Experience: ~50-60hrs (tutor for a semester) I will keep this updated with any notices of verification, interview, acceptances, etc. Good luck to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Just got an email from Rosalind Franklin stating that my application was complete, and to give them 6 weeks to review it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuturePA1223 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Hi everyone! I applied 5/21 and was verified today 5/24! Wishing you all the best of luck this cycle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevinamezcua Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 10 hours ago, ibarraom said: Just got an email from Rosalind Franklin stating that my application was complete, and to give them 6 weeks to review it! I got that yesterday too! Good luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARLPrePA Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 I submitted my application on 5/26 and was verified today (5/27). I can’t wait to hear back. Good luck to everyone applying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDalpias Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) Submitted yesterday (5/27), verified this morning(5/28) I'm a non-traditional, first time applicant for RFU. I've also received the email stating that they have received the app. This program seems amazing! Good luck all! Edited May 28, 2021 by MDalpias 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonson Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Verified May 3rd, Initial confirmation email May 20th, submitted payment May 20th, Got email that entire file completed and under review May 26th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobafiend Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 How long is everyone's diversity statement?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDalpias Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 8 hours ago, bobafiend said: How long is everyone's diversity statement?! Mine was just under 400 words, 3 paragraphs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobafiend Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Submitted and verified today 5/31! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzzz88 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 CASPA verified 5/31, submitted to RFU 6/2, email confirmation that app is complete and under review 6/3. Good luck everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emkemink Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 2 hours ago, yzzz88 said: CASPA verified 5/31, submitted to RFU 6/2, email confirmation that app is complete and under review 6/3. Good luck everyone! Same here! Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonson Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Received interview invite may 4th for Aug 20th at 11am via zoom. I had the choice between Aug 20th and Sept 17th. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobafiend Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, sonson said: Received interview invite may 4th for Aug 20th at 11am via zoom. I had the choice between Aug 20th and Sept 17th. That is amazing!!! Congratulations Did they call or email you? Edited June 5, 2021 by bobafiend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuturePA1223 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 21 hours ago, sonson said: Received interview invite may 4th for Aug 20th at 11am via zoom. I had the choice between Aug 20th and Sept 17th. yay congrats!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlag145 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 On 6/5/2021 at 12:41 AM, sonson said: Received interview invite may 4th for Aug 20th at 11am via zoom. I had the choice between Aug 20th and Sept 17th. Do you mind sharing your stats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuturePA1223 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 On 6/4/2021 at 11:41 PM, sonson said: Received interview invite may 4th for Aug 20th at 11am via zoom. I had the choice between Aug 20th and Sept 17th. When did you apply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonson Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 On 6/6/2021 at 3:51 PM, FuturePA1223 said: When did you apply? Verified May 3rd, Initial confirmation email May 20th, submitted payment May 20th, Got email that entire file completed and under review May 26th. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonson Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 On 6/6/2021 at 11:54 AM, karlag145 said: Do you mind sharing your stats? Sure! GPA: 4.0 across undergrad (B.S. Biology) , post-bacc and master’s degree (M.S. Cell Biology) MCAT: 512 PCE: 2000+ Dermatology MA HCE: 600 Clinical research/hospital internships Shadowing: 46 PA + 160 MD LOR: 1 PA, 1 MD, 1 Professor, 1 manager of PCE Volunteer: 300+ crisis counselor, red cross, charity drives Leadership: 450+ AED/Pre-med club co-founder and president, peer mentoring Research: 1200+ undergrad and grad lab assistant, with poster presentations at conferences Teaching Experience: 50 Peer tutoring Other: 1,000 (STEM student outreach coordinator, clubs, organizations, student boards) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anitamarie1 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 On 5/28/2021 at 12:17 PM, MDalpias said: Submitted yesterday (5/27), verified this morning(5/28) I'm a non-traditional, first time applicant for RFU. I've also received the email stating that they have received the app. This program seems amazing! Good luck all! Goodluck! May I ask what your stats are ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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