Undergraduate education: University of Missouri – Columbia (Mizzou)
Overall GPA: 3.98
Science GPA: 3.97
GRE: 308
Total PCE hours: 500 – patient care associate at mercy hospital (similar to a PCT without having to get prior certification)
Total HCE hours: 720 – worked part time as an office assistant/scheduler in an orthopedic office
Shadowing hours: 12
Volunteer hours: ~200 from sorority involvement with St. Jude and other Greek affiliations
How many times did you apply?: 1
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Why PA? I am interested in the world of healthcare and the ever changing environment of medicine, while also wanting to help others and improve the experience of healthcare for others!
How many programs did you apply to? 5
How many programs did you interview with and what were the outcomes? I interviewed with 2 programs and was accepted into both of them!
Where will you be attending? Saint Louis University
Anything you found interesting about interviews? Both of my interviews were virtual. One of them was a group style and applicants were only asked 3 questions by the end of the day! I felt like I didn’t get to share all of the stories and information about myself that I had!
Were there any helpful resources (books, websites, webinars, etc) you used to get through prerequisites courses, the application or interview process? I bought and was so thankful for both of your books!! They both provided great tips and insight into the personal statement and the interview processes!
Any advice for other pre-PA students? Don’t wait to get started! It always helps to do your research and be as prepared as possible. Also, apply if you meet the minimum requirements!! I didn’t start any patient care experience until after I graduated college (May) and was still able to apply in the fall and get acceptances!
Where can we find you? (Instagram, TikTok, Website, etc) Instagram – ellieprosperi
