Undergraduate education: Colorado State University
Overall GPA: 3.97
Science GPA: 3.96
GRE: 310
Total PCE hours: 2964- PT aide, Nursing assistant at summer camp, caregiver at nursing facility
Total HCE hours: N/A
Shadowing hours: 12- shadowed pain management PA and orthopedic PA
Volunteer hours: 158- various volunteering including Girl Scouts, volunteer camp counselor, and helping with an organization that takes food from grocery stores and gives it to food banks
How many times did you apply?: 2 although last year I only applied to one school
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Why PA? After shadowing, something with PA just clicked. I love the flexibility of the profession but also that I can still diagnose and treat patients. Also, all the PAs who I shadowed were so kind and patient with their patients and I want to be able to be that person for patients I work with.
How many programs did you apply to? 13
How many programs did you interview with and what were the outcomes? 2- one acceptance, one interview that I declined
Where will you be attending? Rocky Mountain College
Anything you found interesting about interviews? How kind my interviewers were. They really wanted to know me and made me feel comfortable
Were there any helpful resources (books, websites, webinars, etc) you used to get through prerequisites courses, the application or interview process? Savannah’s interview guide and being able to connect with other pre-PAs. PA School Interview Guide.
Any advice for other pre-PA students? Taking a gap year is okay! I took one and I think it really helped me grow in my confidence in working with patients. Also, when you’re interviewing don’t be afraid to be yourself!
Where can we find you? (Instagram, TikTok, Website, etc) – Instagram-llamaswithsharkhats
