AACPMAS 2017/2018 cycle

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Got an II from Kent State! It's my top choice right now!
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Got an II to Kent and just got accepted to New York!
 
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I hope everyone is having a good and successful application cycle so far! Please don't forget to fill out the interview feedback form to keep it updated with current interview questions/experiences for those that have yet to interview and those who will be applying next cycle.
 
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For those who have been accepted to DMU, when/how did you find out about scholarship? When I was accepted to Kent the scholarship amount was included in the acceptance letter, and wasn't sure if DMU did the same.
 
WarsteinerFan96 said:
For those who have been accepted to DMU, when/how did you find out about scholarship? When I was accepted to Kent the scholarship amount was included in the acceptance letter, and wasn't sure if DMU did the same.
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I was sent an email the day after my acceptance
 
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nothing makes days go by slower than waiting for interviews and acceptances....
 
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Can someone please explain where your cumulative science GPA and cumulative GPA is on your application? I am in a graduate program so there isn't any concrete GPAs?! Is it overall GPA...?
 
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MedGIRLY said:
Can someone please explain where your cumulative science GPA and cumulative GPA is on your application? I am in a graduate program so there isn't any concrete GPAs?! Is it overall GPA...?
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The cGPA and sGPA is calculated based on your transcript that you sent to AACPMAS.
 
I got confirmation through email that AACPMAS has received all my transcripts. my question is am I able to view what my overall GPA is with the breakdown of sGPA and cGPA or it will show after I submit my application?


thanks
 
MedGIRLY said:
Can someone please explain where your cumulative science GPA and cumulative GPA is on your application? I am in a graduate program so there isn't any concrete GPAs?! Is it overall GPA...?
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Graduate programs have a separate GPA calculation that has nothing to do with your undergraduate courses or pre-reqs.

Programs will take upward trends and strong GPAs from SMPs and Post-bacs into consideration during interviews.

If you are talking about a combined accelerated BS/MS than I do not know, but I would imagine they separate the GPAs in the same way.
 
DrTempoOne said:
It is not located in your application but you should know your GPA with your institution's database.
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It is. You go to the check status tab and download the application next to one of the schools you applied to. Itll have your GPA breakdown
 
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footpainhealer said:
Hey guys,

So I took CNA courses and became one....but I haven't actually worked as a CNA in the field (other job came up that didn't involve wiping butts lol). Now I did do all the patient care required to become a CNA in California (~160 hours) so I do have hands on experience obviously. But can I include it in the healthcare experience section even though I never worked as a CNA?
I have been volunteering doing triage as a CNA for a free clinic taking vitals and stuff so I will include that as a separate entity since it is not related to the CNA thing but I'm just wondering if it will look odd if I put that I am a CNA without ever working as one lol.
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Wouldn't look odd at all.

If you did it, put it on your resume.

You can explain to them if they bring it up.
 
footpainhealer said:
Yeah. We did 5 days in class going over didactic things.

Then it was 3 weeks (Mon.-Fri. 7am-5pm) at a skilled nursing facility where we did ALL patient/resident care (showers, bed baths, brief changes, feeding, putting a dressing if a pressure ulcer was forming). The actual employees talked us through it the first week making sure we did it correctly, then we were on our own for the next 2 weeks. We only had to be supervised during blood pressures. Everything else was up to us.
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looks like pretty good clinical hours.
mine were 7-10 days only. We didn't do as much hands on, but rather watched.

but now, 4 years later I am doing everything at my job.


I would put your training and experience down at experience section of the app.
 
Accepted today to Barry with a very generous scholarship >$10k each year (don't want to post the exact amount since it might give me away); still waiting to hear back from the other two schools I interviewed at. Not sure if I'll continue interviewing at this point. :)
 
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MidnightSun32 said:
Accepted today to Barry with a very generous scholarship >$10k each year (don't want to post the exact amount since it might give me away); still waiting to hear back from the other two schools I interviewed at. Not sure if I'll continue interviewing at this point. :)
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Each year? wow

I thought they renew based on rank or something
 
Bro

That rocks.

MidnightSun32 said:
Accepted today to Barry with a very generous scholarship >$10k each year (don't want to post the exact amount since it might give me away); still waiting to hear back from the other two schools I interviewed at. Not sure if I'll continue interviewing at this point. :)
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PashaOdesit said:
Each year? wow

I thought they renew based on rank or something
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Yes I have to maintain a 3.0 GPA each year to maintain it.
EDIT: I just looked at it and I would have to maintain a 3.25 GPA. :)
 
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Accepted to DMU! Was super impressed by the interview and highly considering putting that deposit down
Also did I mention I interviewed 10/6 too?
 
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Interview invite to DMU. This will be my last interview; withdrew from the other schools I did not interview at just now :)
 
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Interviewing DMU and Scholl and I'll be deciding between the two. Cancelled the rest
 
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Getting pumped about my Scholl interview!!
 
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Just interviewed at DMU.. and wow that school is absolutely amazing. So nice.
 
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Just cancelled my interview at Kent, hope it goes to one of you!
 
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Just withdrew my applications. I will be attending Temple next fall!
 
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Accepted to Scholl with scholarship! Cancelling other interviews!
 
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Accepted to DMU and Scholl both with renewable scholarships... If someone could PM me and help me make a decision I would greatly appreciate it as I'm torn between them!
 
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med2345 said:
Accepted to DMU and Scholl both with renewable scholarships... If someone could PM me and help me make a decision I would greatly appreciate it as I'm torn between them!
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Which did you like better after your interviews?
 
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Which did you like better after your interviews?
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Both i would've rated a 9/10... There are positives to both curriculum wise (DMU w/ the DO's, Scholl with clinical exp 1st and 2nd years etc... lots of other things to list of it'd be so long). I just don't know how to weigh the pros and cons of both. Both locations are great in their own ways. Guess i better flip a coin :s
 
med2345 said:
Both i would've rated a 9/10... There are positives to both curriculum wise (DMU w/ the DO's, Scholl with clinical exp 1st and 2nd years etc... lots of other things to list of it'd be so long). I just don't know how to weigh the pros and cons of both. Both locations are great in their own ways. Guess i better flip a coin :s
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I have not been interviewed yet. My top choice is DMU. I have been in Des Moines probably close to 100 times even though I do not live in Iowa. I love the state, city, climate. But some people value diversity which Scholl provides.
 
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med2345 said:
Both i would've rated a 9/10... There are positives to both curriculum wise (DMU w/ the DO's, Scholl with clinical exp 1st and 2nd years etc... lots of other things to list of it'd be so long). I just don't know how to weigh the pros and cons of both. Both locations are great in their own ways. Guess i better flip a coin :s
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Scholl Grad Rate - 82% and residency placement is 95%, while DMU 88% and 99% respectively.
 
PashaOdesit said:
Scholl Grad Rate - 82% and residency placement is 95%, while DMU 88% and 99% respectively.
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The stats I feel are both adequate for anyone who works hard. I don't think a few percentages would matter much unless you're really a borderline student. But it's something to consider
 
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Would students at Scholl recommend the on-campus housing or the apartment complex next to the school?
 
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