Undergraduate education: Mississippi College
Overall GPA: 3.3
Science GPA: 3.0
GRE: 302 – 152Q /150V/ 4.5W
Total PCE hours: ~5,600 – Two years as an EMT, eight months as an ED tech and currently still working.
Shadowing hours: 500+ Shadowed MD’s in emergency medicine, family medicine and PA’s in orthopedic trauma and peds
LORs: 2 MD’s (emergency medicine, family medicine) , 1 PA (pediatrician), Anatomy & physiology professor
How many times did you apply?: 3
Age: 28
Gender: Female
How many programs did you apply to? Varied each cycle but any where between 9-12 each cycle.
How many programs did you interview with and what were the outcomes? Interview with one my top choice and found out a week later.
Where will you be attending? East Carolina University
Were there any helpful resources (books, websites, apps) you used to get through prerequisite courses, the application or interview process? I read the entire Physician Assistant School interview guide by Savanna Perry in preparation. This book could not have been more helpful in how it helps you dissect the question and better formulate strong answers.
Any other advice for other pre-PA students? Don’t give up! In due season you will get your chance if you work hard.
Where can we find you? instagram – nikkiibrooks
