You opened the email, read the words “We regret to inform you…,” and your heart dropped. Maybe you cried. Maybe you immediately started second-guessing your entire application. Maybe you swore you were done with thisRead More
So you hit submit on CASPA, and now you’re sitting in that weird in-between limbo. You refreshed your email 47 times today.You keep wondering if your letters of rec made it through.And you’re thinking… “NowRead More
Ever wonder if you have to check all the boxes—leadership roles, published research, extra certifications, teaching experience—to get into PA school? Read on, because that’s what we’re covering today! 1. 🎓 Core Must-Haves: Courses, ClinicalRead More
So, you’ve been wondering if it’s too late to become a Physician Assistant. Maybe you’re in your 30s, 40s, or even 50s.Maybe you’ve been in a different career for years—nursing, teaching, EMS, business, parenting, youRead More
So you’ve heard you need to volunteer for PA school. You’ve Googled “best volunteer experiences for PA school.” And now you’re frantically refreshing hospital websites, praying for a slot to open up for a positionRead More
Because your “gap year” can be the power-up that gets you in. You’ve decided: Next cycle, I’m applying to PA school.Cue the happy dance… and then the moment of panic. Because now you’ve got aRead More
Because refreshing your inbox every 3 minutes isn’t a personality trait… it’s a breakdown in progress. So… you submitted your CASPA app.You triple-checked your transcripts, prayed over your personal statement, and finally pressed “submit” withRead More
If you’ve ever started answering the “Why PA?” question with something like: “I want to help people…”“I love medicine…”“I’m passionate about healthcare…” It can start to feel a bit generic. Doesn’t everyone say these things?Read More
Just submitted your CASPA application? Here’s what happens next—including the verification timeline, when schools start reviewing apps, and the most important things to do while you wait You submitted your CASPA application—cue the deep breath,Read More
Submitting your CASPA application isn’t the finish line—it’s just the beginning. Here are five important steps you should still be taking after you hit submit to stay competitive for PA school. You finally submitted yourRead More