You can have the GPA. The patient care experience. The PA shadowing. The volunteering. The prerequisite courses. …and STILL weaken an otherwise competitive PA school application with completely preventable CASPA mistakes. And here’s the frustratingRead More
If you’re reapplying to PA school, you’ve probably asked yourself some version of this question: “Do I need to rewrite everything… or can I just tweak what I already have?” And honestly?This is one ofRead 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’re trying to gain healthcare or patient care experience for PA school—but you’re already balancing a full class schedule, a weekday job, or other commitments that make weekdays nearly impossible. We get it. AndRead 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
If you’re applying to PA school, you already know how important your CASPA application is. But there’s one section that can truly make or break your chances: your Experience Paragraphs. This is your opportunity toRead More
As a pre-PA student, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Between completing prerequisite courses, gaining patient care experience, and participating in extracurricular activities, it can feel like you’re walking a tightrope. And to makeRead More
Today, we’re focusing on one of the most crucial parts of your application: the Experience Paragraphs – the nitty-gritty, bread and butter of your CASPA application! These are your chance to shine and show PARead More
You’ve probably hearing a lot about Patient Care Experience (PCE) and Healthcare Experience (HCE). But what exactly are they, and how do you get them? Especially because these are so important for being a competitiveRead More
So many pre-PAs get confused about the difference between HCE and PCE and how to categorize it in CASPA? Let’s break it down. First off, we’ve got HCE, which stands for Healthcare Experience. HCE gigsRead More