One of the most common questions we hear from pre-PAs is: “What volunteer experience looks best on a PA school application?” The answer might surprise you. It’s not about finding the “perfect” volunteer position. It’sRead More
One bad grade. It’s one of the biggest reasons pre-PAs hesitate to submit their application. We see applicants every year wondering: The answer? Not always. In fact, explaining every imperfect grade can sometimes draw unnecessaryRead More
You finally did it. You hit Submit on your CASPA application. Cue the celebration…and then the panic. What now? “What if I get more patient care hours?” “I just earned an A in Organic Chemistry!”Read More
You’ve spent months preparing your PA school application. You’ve shadowed.You’ve earned patient care hours.You’ve requested transcripts.You’ve rewritten your personal statement more times than you can count. Now you’re staring at the Submit button. Before youRead More
If you’re applying to PA school, you’ve probably Googled: “PA school personal statement examples.” And while reading examples can be helpful, many applicants make a critical mistake: They focus on what the applicant did insteadRead More
You finally did it. You submitted your CASPA application. After months (or years) of earning patient care hours, shadowing PAs, writing your personal statement, requesting transcripts, and perfecting your experience descriptions, you hit submit. NowRead More
One of the most common questions we hear at Pre-PA Clinic is: “What is my CASPA GPA?” Unfortunately, your college GPA and your CASPA GPA are often not the same thing. Many pre-PAs are shockedRead More
One of the biggest misconceptions pre-PAs have about CASPA? “The more experiences I include, the stronger my application will be.” And honestly… we get why people think that. Because applying to PA school can feelRead More
You’ve done everything right. You chose strong letter writers.You asked early.You followed up. And now… CASPA is open.You’re ready to submit.…and one of your letters of recommendation is still missing. Cue the stress. If thisRead More
If you’ve started your PA school application and clicked into your supplemental essays… You’ve probably had this exact thought: “Wait… I already wrote my personal statement.Why are there MORE essays??” And not just one. Multiple.ForRead More