Des Moines 2024-25 Application Cycle

[IowaPA98]

On 8/29/2024 at 12:52 PM, PAIowa21 said:

I did the Kira assessment a few weeks ago and scheduled the on-campus portion for September. Does anyone know what the on-campus portion will entail? Is it just a tour and information session, or is there an interview during this as well? I am just trying to figure out what I need to do to best prepare 

I did the Kira this week. How long after you submitted it did you receive the invitation for the in-person session? 

[MLJPA]

Does anyone know when they are done with interviews? I was verified 7/30 and my application is completed, but I have not heard back yet.

[PAIowa21]

On 8/29/2024 at 10:40 PM, alib7 said:

It’s an introductory presentation, campus tour, Q&A with current students, and a faculty panel. No interview portion. Completed my in-person session on August 13 and was just accepted this week!!! Good luck to everyone!

Congrats on the acceptance!! What did you wear to this portion? I am debating wearing my blazer and dress pants but was unsure if that would be too overdressed. When in doubt, I would rather be overdressed than underdressed, but I was just curious of your opinion

[PAIowa21]

On 8/30/2024 at 1:05 PM, IowaPA98 said:

I did the Kira this week. How long after you submitted it did you receive the invitation for the in-person session? 

I completed Kira on 8/2, got an email saying they received it and a link to register for the on-campus portion on 8/5! So I would say you should be receiving that second email shortly!

[PA202soon]

Has anyone been denied from here prior to kira?

[libby29]

33 minutes ago, PA202soon said:

Has anyone been denied from here prior to kira?

I have not. I've had my application "completed" since late June. I wish they would just send updates 

[MLJPA]

Has anyone gotten any updates?

[libby29]

Just got invited for the Kira interview! Does anyone know how many questions it is/how long it takes? I am trying to figure out the best way to prepare!

[libby29]

And also, is there a second interview portion after the Kira or is Kira the real thing?

[EidA11]

Are we able to do the interview virtually ? 

[MLJPA]

I was just rejected without the Kira assessment/interview. Good luck to everyone else this cycle

[AF2PA]

On 9/18/2024 at 4:57 PM, libby29 said:

And also, is there a second interview portion after the Kira or is Kira the real thing?

There is a second portion. Have you scheduled that yet?

[libby29]

6 minutes ago, AF2PA said:

There is a second portion. Have you scheduled that yet?

Not yet

[aspiringpa37]

Did anyone else get a free t shirt as a ‘congrats on interviewing’ gift 

[libby29]

 

15 minutes ago, aspiringpa37 said:

Did anyone else get a free t shirt as a ‘congrats on interviewing’ gift 

That’s so cute haha. But how long did it take for you guys to schedule the second part of the interview?

[aspiringpa37]

19 hours ago, libby29 said:

 

That’s so cute haha. But how long did it take for you guys to schedule the second part of the interview?

I got an email to sign up for the group interview a couple weeks after I did the Kira 

[iowaPA1008]

Hi! I submitted my application back in July, made a portal account, and the status has been "completed" for a while now, but I haven't heard back on anything... Anyone else in the same boat, apply around the same time as me, or heard back recently? I used the chat on their website and she guessed it would be another month or two

[libby29]

Just received the link for the interactive component of the interview!

 

[libby29]

5 hours ago, kt1008 said:

Hi! I submitted my application back in July, made a portal account, and the status has been "completed" for a while now, but I haven't heard back on anything... Anyone else in the same boat, apply around the same time as me, or heard back recently? I used the chat on their website and she guessed it would be another month or two

Hi. I too was in the same boat. I applied early June and didn't hear anything for the longest while so i sent an inquiry email asking about the status of my application/saying dmu was my stop school blah blah blah and then 3 days later i got an interview invite. I think they are just on the slower side of things

[AF2PA]

Anyone attending in person on Oct 15?

[raePA2002]

I just got a KIRA interview invite!! Wondering how the KIRA was from everyone else that participated in it? 

[HopefulPA921]

I just got an interview today! I cannot tell if it makes a difference whether you do the second portion in person or online. I live eight hours away and will come if it is like an actual interview, but I can’t tell if it makes a difference in whether you’re accepted or not. Any advice?

[iowaPA1008]

14 hours ago, HopefulPA921 said:

I just got an interview today! I cannot tell if it makes a difference whether you do the second portion in person or online. I live eight hours away and will come if it is like an actual interview, but I can’t tell if it makes a difference in whether you’re accepted or not. Any advice?

I'm also debating this, but from what I've heard, I don't think it matters!!  There is no interview for either of them. Both have a Q&A with program faculty, and the virtual one is in breakout groups on Zoom - so honestly you might have more opportunities for personal interaction that way. 

[iowaPA1008]

It looks like only 1 person has posted on this forum so far that they've been accepted.. Anyone else here been accepted?? Also wondering if anyone has been rejected after doing Kira or both interview components? 

[embender11]

15 hours ago, raePA2002 said:

I just got a KIRA interview invite!! Wondering how the KIRA was from everyone else that participated in it? 

Congrats! When was your application completed?? How long did it take for you to get the invite?