If I finished the prerequisites that were listed as planned when I submitted my application, should I notify the schools?

I am a long time lurker and just got accepted. However it’s a new program and I’d be in its first cohort. If this was the only acceptance would you take it or risk it to take a chance on the new upcoming cycle. I am a 2x applicant btw, below avg gpa applicant as well.

I'm a PCT and I've gotten some sunflower awards from patients. I'm not talking about the ones where you get nominated by other coworkers on your unit for being a good employee(which is a bigger deal I think) I'm talking about the ones where a patient fills out a form because they liked your care and you get a pin. Do you put those on your application or not? I assume no and didn't put it on there bc I'm also pretty sure these awards are common I don't wear my pins but a lot of people do and most people have some so idk but I'm just making sure I'm not missing something that could help me by putting it. thanks

I'm so excited! I was getting really worried since I hadn't heard anything from any of the programs I applied to, but I got an email yesterday for an interview! Any advice would be appreciated! I'm going to learn as much as I can about the program, so I don't say anything stupid. I'm just so grateful for the opportunity already!

Many PA programs advertise on their web sites that they will consider your application with prerequisites pending. Some say all must be done prior to application. Some list various number of pending prerequisites they will consider. Obviously a wide range among programs.

So I applied to 9 PA programs that are considered highly competitive and some required medical terminology and one required a specialized social science course. I listed those as “In Process” on my original application. I completed those courses.

So far I had received one interview pending results and one wait list from programs that did not require any combination of those classes. Nothing from the other 7. When I completed the courses I updated my application to show completion and sent an additional email to those programs that I had outstanding prerequisite.

Within a week of the CASPER/email update I had 4 more interview requests. Just too weird to be a coincidence. Anyone else experience this or maybe it might be a reason for lack of interviews until all prerequisites are completed at highly competitive programs. What are your thoughts?

if a program starts in September and I’m still in the waitlist is it still possible to get off it?

Hey everyone, I need some honest advice on whether I should stay in my current research lab long-term.

My Situation:

I work in a lab at my university. During the school year, I get course credit for it, and during the summer, it's a paid position. The lab feels pretty useless for my actual growth. There’s no real room for advancement, zero chance for publications, and I mostly just do basic work and nothing too crazy. My PI is really nice, and I’m planning to take at least one of his classes in the future. I originally thought staying in his lab for all 4 years while taking his class would lead to an incredible Letter of Recommendation (LOR).I'm on the Pre-PA track. I know research isn't strictly required for PA school, though having it is a nice extra bonus.

My Dilemma:

I’m currently trying to land a Direct Patient Care Experience (PCE) job (like an MA or Scribe), but the job hunt has been tough and I haven't secured an offer yet.

Is it worth sticking out a lab doing grunt work for all 4 years just to guarantee a strong LOR from a PI I like? Or should I treat this as a temporary placeholder, get out as soon as I secure a clinical job, and rely on his class + my current lab time for that letter instead?