Preparing for PA school interviews can feel overwhelming, especially when facing the unique challenges of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs). Unlike traditional interviews, MMIs involve a series of short, focused interactions at various stations, each designed to assess different aspects of your abilities. Whether it’s handling ethical dilemmas, behavioral questions, demonstrating communication skills, or thinking critically […]
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Elevate Your Personal Statement: Using Bloom’s Taxonomy for Impactful Writing
The most common advice writers often give pre-PAs is to “show, don’t tell” in your essays. (Though we like to encourage showing AND telling – just like kindergarten!) One form of showing is telling a story in a narrative form, like a scene in a book. Or it could use specific and descriptive anecdotal examples […]
How to Answer Behavioral Questions in Your PA School Interview
In this post, we share expert strategies and real-life examples to help you master these tricky questions. You’ll learn how to use the STAR method to structure your answers, tailor your responses to the specific program, and showcase your unique skills and empathy.
From Mock Interviews to PA Practice: Tolu Fannon Shares Her Journey
Gain valuable insights from Tolu Fannin, a practicing PA who shares her journey from being a pre-PA student to a mock interviewer. Learn tips for gaining experience, selecting a program, excelling in school, and thriving in your PA career.
PA Research Reports: Every Major Source, and What’s Gone Stale
Every major PA research report (NCCPA, PAEA, AAPA, BLS, ARC-PA) with the newest edition, what it actually says, and which ones have gone stale.
Can You Use AI on Your PA School Personal Statement? CASPA’s 2026–2027 Rules
CASPA lifted its blanket ban on generative AI for the 2026–2027 cycle. Here is where the line actually falls: what is allowed, what is not, and how to stay on the right side of it.