Undergraduate education: Boise State University: Respiratory Care
Overall GPA: 3.90
Science GPA: 3.86
GRE: 314, 4.5 writing
Total PCE hours: 2000+ as a Respiratory Therapist.
Total HCE hours: 700+ hours of student clinical rotations.
Shadowing hours: 66
Other Volunteer hours: 200+ hours volunteering through Tri Delta!
LORs: My RT manager, a shift supervisor, Trauma PA, and a professor from my Respiratory Care program.
How many times did you apply?: Once
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Why PA? So that I can be a better advocate for the patients that trust me with their health, and provide the best patient care possible.
How many programs did you apply to? 12
How many programs did you interview with and what were the outcomes? 9 interview invites, I interviewed at 4. I had two acceptances, and two waitlists (still waiting to hear).
Where will you be attending? Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ
Anything you found surprising about interviews? How conversational many of the interviews were- they really wanted to talk and get a genuine understanding of how you interact with others. I was shocked at how much fun I actually had during the process!
Were there any helpful resources (books, websites, apps) you used to get through prerequisite courses, the application or interview process? The PA platform interview guide and online interview course! I also used PAEA to research schools before deciding where to apply.
Any other advice for other pre-PA students? Don’t over rehearse your answers and be confident in what your passions are. Everyone has their own timeline so don’t worry if you’re on a different path than others! Have fun with the process and know that it will be worth it in the end!
