If you’ve ever spiraled over whether your letter of recommendation (LOR) is “good enough,” welcome to the thoughts of every Pre-PA ever. But here’s the truth:PA schools aren’t just skimming your letters for vague praiseRead More
(AKA: Why your inbox is quiet and what this actually says about your PA school future) Let’s talk about the quiet, shall we? You hit submit on your CASPA.You triple-checked your transcripts, begged your recommendersRead More
You hit submit on CASPA (🎉🎉🎉)… …and then suddenly remember:“Oh no. I’m starting a new job next week.”“I forgot I’m presenting at that conference.”“I’m planning to retake the GRE.” Cue panic:“Can I still update myRead More
So… you didn’t get into PA school this cycle. First, take a deep breath.This moment doesn’t define you, your future, or your ability to become an incredible PA. Reapplicants are not “second choice” students.In fact,Read More
Choosing your letters of recommendation for your PA school application is a big deal. PA schools definitely read these and take these into account, so you need to put thought and effort into who youRead More
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