Undergraduate education: University of Cincinnati
Overall GPA: 3.72
Science GPA: 3.6
GRE: 305
PA-CAT: Did not take
Total PCE hours: 3,000 Patient Care Assistant
Total HCE hours: 500- volunteering at a local hospital
Shadowing hours: 100- I shadowed 5 different PAs in various specialties: ortho, trauma, cardiovascular surgery, ENT, and geriatrics
Volunteer hours: 500- I started a club at my university dedicated to providing healthcare to homeless individuals in my town. I also served on the executive board for the pre-PA club at my university.
How many times did you apply?: 1
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Why PA? I loved getting to work with PAs in various settings. Observing the impact they had on their patients pushed me to want to become a PA.
How many programs did you apply to? 10
How many programs did you interview with and what were the outcomes? 4 interviews, 2 acceptances, and turned down 2 interviews.
Where will you be attending? University of Kentucky
Anything you found interesting about interviews? I was surprised how laid back some of the interviews were! The program really just wanted to get to know me.
Were there any helpful resources (books, websites, webinars, etc) you used to get through prerequisites courses, the application or interview process? Savannah Perry Interview Guide and GregMat + for GRE preparation. The PA Platform
Any advice for other pre-PA students? Start getting experience early and keep track of everything! Also make sure you are ready to devote your life to school for 2+ years.
Where can we find you? (Instagram, TikTok, Website, etc) – Instagram @sophianorman
