Personal Statement Panel Review (Replay)

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 both the uniqueness and similarity in successful personal statements.

There were a few technical glitches, so we appreciate your graciousness as we get more experience as a live online community. We lost a portion of the early presentation -- the first two slides -- so be sure to check out the presentation slides to fill in those gaps.

If you were unable to join us, you can view the recording of the event in our Power Up PA community for the next couple of weeks.

Don't forget, if you need professional help crafting your best essay, The PA Life offers editing services.

In the comments, tell us what your key takeaways were from this presentation and/or what other questions you have!

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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!