Let’s clear something up real quick… You do NOT need to join 10 random clubs and hope it “looks good” on your application. PA schools are not impressed by busy. They’re impressed by: So ifRead More
If you’ve attempted to calculate your GPAs for PA school the way that CASPA calculates your GPAs, you may have had a reaction like: “Wait… why is my CASPA GPA lower than what my collegeRead More
If you’ve spent any time researching PA school admissions, you’ve probably seen long lists of things applicants “should” have. Patient care experience.Shadowing.Volunteering.Great grades.Strong letters of recommendation. Those are the core pieces of a PA schoolRead More
Taking the minimum prerequisites does not make you competitive. It makes you eligible. And those are two very different things. Every PA program lists required courses.Most applicants take exactly those.And then they wonder why theyRead More
If you’re applying this upcoming cycle and thinking: “CASPA isn’t open yet… I still have a few months before the new CASPA cycle starts.” Pre-PA friend.This is your sign. Sent with love. You need toRead More
If you’ve been telling yourself: “I’ll submit once everything is perfect…” You’re not alone.And also — this mindset quietly costs pre-PAs interviews every single cycle. Let’s talk about the best time to submit CASPA, whyRead More
If you’re a pre-PA, you’ve probably Googled this at least once: “How many PA schools should I apply to?” And you’ve probably seen answers all over the place: Let’s clear this up — because moreRead More
If you’ve been asking yourself: First of all — welcome.Second of all — take a deep breath. Because the honest truth is not what most pre-PAs expect… and it’s definitely not what fear-based Facebook commentsRead More
If you’re a pre-PA, you’ve probably noticed everyone has something to say about PA school admissions. And the problem isn’t that people are trying to help. In fact, it’s likely well-intentioned. The problem is thatRead More
Reapplying to PA school can feel like a weird mix of: “I know more now…”…and…“I never want to feel that rejection again.” So if you’re a reapplicant reading this, let us say this first: YouRead More