The Ultimate PA School Applicant Logbook – Track HCE, PCE, Volunteer Hours, Schools, Costs (and more!)

As applicants to PA school, we have a lot on our plate.

Between prerequisite coursework, health care experience requirements, shadowing, volunteering, and more - it's a lot to keep track of!

This is where The Ultimate PA School Applicant Logbook comes in.

This logbook was designed by PA school applicants (who know the process intimately!) to help you keep track of everything you need to do to apply to PA school.

It includes space to log/organize all your prerequisite coursework, health care experience hours, shadowing, and volunteer hours.

There is space to log important notes of your most memorable moments, meaningful things patients have said, constructive criticism, times when you were struggling, and experiences that reaffirmed your desire to pursue a career as a PA. This will be invaluable while writing your personal statement and preparing for your PA school interview.

Plus, there are tabs to help identify and sort among the various PA schools you plan to apply to along with a handy PA program cost comparison analysis so you can keep your budget on track!

Don't let the PA school application process overwhelm you, or worse, lose track of all your hard work! The Ultimate PA School Applicant Logbook (AKA enhanced Google Tracking Spreadsheet) will help you stay organized and on track with your PA school application process every step of the way!

And the best part, it is entirely free!

Click here to access the spreadsheet, make a copy to your Google Drive, and streamline your application process.

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Stephen has been a family practice PA since 2004 and is the creator of The PA Life, Smarty PANCE Board Review, and PASchoolfinder websites. A National Health Service Corps Scholar and a graduate of The University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ (Rutgers) PA Program and the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. Stephen's goal is to provide one-of-a-kind online resources for those interested in or practicing in the PA profession, to promote better access to healthcare for all, and to foster universal recognition/awareness of the PA profession. Read more about Stephen.

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Webinar: Crafting Your Best PA School Personal Statement

Hosted by Stephen Pasquini PA-C, Deanna Matzen

About this webinar Are you applying to PA school but worried about writing a compelling personal statement that will grab the admissions committee’s attention? Do you want to learn the secrets of crafting a PA school essay that stands out from the crowd and showcases your personality, motivation, and fit for PA school? If so, then you don’t want to miss our webinar on Crafting Your Best PA School Personal Statement. In this webinar, you will learn the following: What a personal statement is and how schools use them. You will understand the purpose and expectations of writing a personal statement and how schools use this information during the admission process. What to do before you start writing. You will learn how to prepare and organize your thoughts, research, and brainstorm your strengths and achievements. A successful structure for your personal statement. You will learn how to craft a clear, coherent, and compelling narrative that showcases your personality, motivation, and fit for their program. Common mistakes to avoid. You will learn how to polish your personal statement and avoid errors that could undermine your credibility or impact. By joining this webinar, you will gain valuable insights and tips on how to write a personal statement that increases your chances of admission to your desired PA school. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and get feedback from our experienced PA school coaches. Don’t miss this chance to learn how to write your best PA school personal statement. Register now and secure your spot for this webinar. You won’t regret it!