Embarking on the journey to become a Physician Assistant (PA) is both exciting and challenging. A pivotal step in this process is completing the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) application. This comprehensive guideRead More
If you didn’t major in biology or something medical, and now you’re panicking about whether that disqualifies you from PA school—deep breath. You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not doomed. One of the most commonRead More
When it comes to your PA school application, every single detail matters. You know the obvious ones—your GPA, your PCE hours, your personal statement. But what about something as tiny (and seemingly harmless) as yourRead More
Let’s be real: PA school is tough. Life is tough. And if you’ve struggled with your mental health along the way—you are so not alone. We’ve worked with hundreds (literally) of pre-PAs, and you’d beRead More
Let’s be real for a second: PA school interviews can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. You’ve worked SO hard to get to this moment, and the pressure to impress while staying composed is real. ButRead More
Feeling burnt out from the PA school application process? You’re not alone. Between trying to get your CASPA submitted, writing (and rewriting) your personal statement, figuring out which schools to apply to, keeping up withRead More
If you’ve been obsessively Googling “Top PA programs” or checking out every “Best PA Schools” list you can find—hey, we get it. But here’s the truth: the best PA school isn’t the one with theRead More
One of the biggest mistakes pre-PAs make on their CASPA application is listing every single experience they’ve ever had—thinking that more = better. But the truth is, PA schools don’t care about everything you’ve everRead More
One of the most important letters of recommendation (LORs) for your CASPA application is from a physician assistant—and for good reason. PA schools want to see that a practicing PA can vouch for your understandingRead More
Applying to PA school is highly competitive, and while having a strong GPA and solid patient care experience is important, red flags in your application can hurt your chances—sometimes without you even realizing it. PARead More