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
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