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5 Reasons Every PA School Applicant Needs a LinkedIn Profile

July 17, 2022 By Beth Eakman and Stephen Pasquini PA-C Leave a Comment

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.

Webinar Replay: The Ultimate Guide to PA School Supplemental Essays

June 9, 2022 By Deanna Matzen (PA School Admissions) Leave a Comment

In this webinar replay, you will discover how to write PA school supplemental essays that will make you stand out from the crowd. Learn what topics to avoid, how to research each program, and how to tailor your answers to their mission and goals.

Mind Mapping: A Tool for Personal Statements, Supplemental Essays, and Interviews

May 17, 2022 By Deanna Matzen (PA School Admissions) Leave a Comment

Are you struggling to come up with ideas for your PA school personal statement or supplemental essays? Are you finding it hard to keep your message consistent as you prepare for your PA school interview? Try mind mapping! Mind mapping is a great way to organize your thoughts and produce new ideas. Plus, it’s a lot of fun! I’ll show you how it works.

How to Write Your CASPA COVID-19 Optional Essay

May 8, 2022 By Deanna Matzen (PA School Admissions) Leave a Comment

Are you applying to PA school but struggling with your CASPA COVID-19 essay? Here are 4 tips on writing your CASPA Covid-19 essay, including editing resources for you and additional writing help from the PA Life team!

Personal Statement Panel Review (Replay)

May 3, 2022 By Stephen Pasquini PA-C Leave a Comment

We successfully launched our first large group live event on April 28, 2022, to celebrate the opening of CASPA! Just as AdComs are not uniform in how they react to personal statements, neither is our team! In this personal statement panel review, we analyze essays from clients who have been accepted into PA school to illustrate […]

Ratatouille: A Pixar Recipe for PA School Personal Statement Success

May 1, 2022 By Deanna Matzen (PA School Admissions) Leave a Comment

Today we continue to explore Pixar’s rules for storytelling and learn how you can apply these rules to draft a winning PA school personal statement. If you’re like most PA hopefuls, you’ve been working on your personal statement for months. But do you know what makes a great PA school personal statement? According to the […]