One bad grade. It’s one of the biggest reasons pre-PAs hesitate to submit their application. We see applicants every year wondering: The answer? Not always. In fact, explaining every imperfect grade can sometimes draw unnecessaryRead More
You finally did it. You hit Submit on your CASPA application. Cue the celebration…and then the panic. What now? “What if I get more patient care hours?” “I just earned an A in Organic Chemistry!”Read More
You know what most pre-PAs worry about before their interview? “What if I say the wrong thing?” Ironically… That’s usually not what hurts applicants. In our years of experience as PA admissions committee members, we’veRead More
If you’ve ever thought… “I don’t want to sound full of myself.” “I don’t want to brag.” “I don’t want to come across as arrogant.” You’re not alone. In fact, this is one of theRead More
You’ve spent months preparing your PA school application. You’ve shadowed.You’ve earned patient care hours.You’ve requested transcripts.You’ve rewritten your personal statement more times than you can count. Now you’re staring at the Submit button. Before youRead More
First of all… Congratulations! If you’re reading this because you’ve been accepted to multiple PA programs, take a moment to celebrate. Seriously. You worked hard for this. The GPA.The patient care hours.The shadowing.The personal statement.TheRead More
You opened your email hoping for an acceptance. Instead, you saw the words: “You have been placed on our waitlist.” Cue the mixed emotions. You’re relieved you weren’t rejected. But you’re frustrated because you stillRead More
If you’re applying to PA school, you’ve probably Googled: “PA school personal statement examples.” And while reading examples can be helpful, many applicants make a critical mistake: They focus on what the applicant did insteadRead More
You finally did it. You submitted your CASPA application. After months (or years) of earning patient care hours, shadowing PAs, writing your personal statement, requesting transcripts, and perfecting your experience descriptions, you hit submit. NowRead More
One of the most common questions we hear at Pre-PA Clinic is: “What is my CASPA GPA?” Unfortunately, your college GPA and your CASPA GPA are often not the same thing. Many pre-PAs are shockedRead More