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 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 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
Let’s have a real conversation. If you applied last cycle and didn’t get interviews…or got fewer than you expected… You’re probably wondering: “Was it my GPA?”“Did I pick the wrong schools?”“Was my application not strongRead More
CASPA is open. Which means right now, somewhere in America, a pre-PA student is logging in, eyes wide, hands shaking, ready to mash that submit button. Stop a second. Don’t be that person. Because here’sRead More
If you’re applying to PA school in the 2026-2027 cycle, you need to read every word of this post. We’re not being dramatic. We’re being your mentors. CASPA opens April 30, 2026 — and thisRead More
If you’re planning to apply to PA school this cycle…those first 24 hours after CASPA opens matter more than you think. Not because you need to submit your application immediately. But because what you doRead More