If you’ve ever thought: “I don’t have time to volunteer in a hospital… so I guess I’m behind.” …this post is for you. Volunteering is important for PA school, but it does not have toRead More
You’ve spent hours scrolling through program websites, cross-checking prereqs, and probably have a color-coded spreadsheet that could rival NASA’s. But here’s the truth: most pre-PAs build their school lists backward. They start with location (“IRead More
If you’ve spent any amount of time inside CASPA, you already know… it’s a lot.Between experience paragraphs, personal statements, coursework, and transcripts, it can feel like a full-time job just to fill it all outRead More
If you’ve spent any time in Pre-PA Facebook groups, Reddit threads, or TikTok comments, you’ve probably seen a mix of “advice” that’s—let’s be real—half fact, half myth, and half panic-inducing. (Yes, we know that’s threeRead More
You did it. You survived CASPA, nailed your interviews, and finally saw that beautiful “Congratulations!” email hit your inbox. You’re in. You’re going to PA school. 🥳 Now what? You’ve got a few months beforeRead More
Embarking on the journey to become a physician assistant is an exhilarating endeavor, but navigating the CASPA application process can be a daunting task. To help you on your journey, we’ve compiled seven indispensable tipsRead More
If you’re staring at your PA school dreams and thinking, “When should I start shadowing? When do I take the GRE? Am I already behind??”—deep breath. You’re not alone. Getting into PA school isn’t aboutRead More
Let’s be real: nobody’s transcript is perfect. Whether it was Organic Chemistry (😬), a brutal semester juggling too much, or life simply happening, most pre-PAs have at least one grade they’re not proud of. Here’sRead More
So it’s finally your CASPA cycle to apply (yay, go you!). You’re feeling accomplished, maybe even a little relieved. And then…you notice half of the schools you plan to apply to have multiple supplemental essays…orRead More
If your stomach drops every time GPA comes up, breathe. Your GPA is a lagging indicator—a snapshot of who you were in a particular season, not who you are now. PA schools aren’t hunting forRead More