Le Moyne College PA Program: Felicity's Acceptance Story (3 of 4 Acceptances)

By: Savanna Perry, PA-C

TL;DR

Felicity applied once to 8 programs, interviewed with 4, and was accepted to 3 of them. She did it with a 3.9 science GPA, no GRE, 800 PCE hours as a Resident Assistant, and only 10 virtual shadowing hours — one of the leanest hour profiles in this series.

Last Updated: August 2, 2026

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How many programs did you apply to?

In this post:

How many programs did you interview with and what were the outcomes?

4- 3 accepted, 1 denied

In Our Experience

In our experience at The PA Platform, a 3-for-4 interview conversion rate with a lean hour profile usually points to two things: a very strong science GPA and programs that weigh academics heavily. Felicity’s 3.9 science GPA did a lot of work here. If your hours are on the lighter side, be honest about it and make sure the programs on your list actually align with what you have, rather than assuming a strong GPA covers every requirement.

Where will you be attending?

Le Moyne College

Every Pre-PA Should Know...

Felicity was accepted with just 10 virtual shadowing hours. Shadowing minimums vary enormously between programs — some require 40 or more, some require none at all.

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Were there any helpful resources (books, websites, apps) you used to get through prerequisite courses, the application or interview process?

PA platform!

Any other advice for other pre-PA students?

Keep working hard, it will all work out in the end! Everything happens for a reason.

Need to Know:

Science GPA: 3.9
GRE: N/A
Total PCE hours: 800-Resident Assistant
Shadowing hours: 10 Virtual Shadow hours
Other Volunteer hours: 60-100 Foodbank and Volunteer Softball clinics
How many times did you apply?: 1
Age: 22
Gender: Female

FAQ

Does Le Moyne College require the GRE for PA school?

Felicity listed her GRE as N/A and was accepted. [VERIFY] whether the GRE is currently required, optional, or not accepted at Le Moyne College, as testing policies have changed frequently.

What GPA do you need for the Le Moyne College PA program?

Felicity reported a 3.9 science GPA. Her overall GPA was not recorded in the original post. [VERIFY] Le Moyne’s current published minimum GPA and most recent accepted class averages.

How many shadowing hours do you need for PA school?

It varies widely. Felicity was accepted with only 10 virtual shadowing hours, while other applicants in this series logged over 200. [VERIFY] each program’s specific shadowing requirement and whether virtual hours are accepted.

Does being a Resident Assistant count as patient care experience?

This is unusual. Felicity logged 800 PCE hours as a Resident Assistant, but most programs would not classify RA work as direct patient care. [VERIFY] with each program before counting a non-clinical role as PCE.

How many PA programs should you apply to?

Felicity applied to 8 and received 4 interviews and 3 acceptances. There is no universal right number, but a list built around programs whose requirements you clearly meet tends to convert better than a longer, less targeted one.

How can I be featured in an Accepted! post?

Email [email protected] or use the contact form at The PA Platform to share your acceptance story.

CLOSING

Felicity kept it short: keep working hard and it will work out. Three acceptances out of four interviews suggests she had more going for her than the brief stats capture. Le Moyne is getting a strong student.

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Le Moyne College PA Program: Felicity's Acceptance Story (3 of 4 Acceptances)