Do these 4 things to set yourself up for PA school interview day success! As summer comes to a screeching halt and application deadlines are looming, we are shifting into full-swing interview season. Since many programs adhere to a rolling admissions format, interviews are conducted as early as June and as late as April, right […]
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Here’s What a REAL PA School Interview Looks Like
A PA school applicant’s full interview day, hour by hour, in his own words — the program overview, the student panel, the surprise breakout room, and the acceptance call two weeks later.
I Got Into PA School and So Can You! Top Advice from an Accepted PA School Applicant
An accepted applicant shares the advice she wishes she’d had sooner — understanding the PA role, choosing programs, patient care hours, the personal statement, and interview day.
The PA School Applicant Logbook: Track Your PCE, HCE, Shadowing and Volunteer Hours
A free Google Sheets logbook for pre-PAs. Log your PCE, HCE, shadowing and volunteer hours the way CASPA asks for them, and keep your programs, prerequisites, costs and stories in one place.
Start at the End: Advice for your PA School Personal Statement
Not sure what to include in your personal statement? Start at the End! The conclusion should summarize your entire essay. Consider the structure of an elevator pitch to write the conclusion of your PA school essay and guide the content of your personal statement! Hi, I’m Deanna Matzen, an editor at the PA life […]
5 Reasons Every PA School Applicant Needs a LinkedIn Profile
Whether you’re just starting out in your pre-PA school journey or are in the thick of things, having a LinkedIn profile is essential. Here are the top 5 reasons every PA school applicant needs a LinkedIn profile and why you should update yours today.
