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
First of all… Congratulations! If you’re reading this because you’ve been accepted to multiple PA programs, take a moment to celebrate. Seriously. You worked hard for this. The GPA.The patient care hours.The shadowing.The personal statement.TheRead 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 mistakes pre-PAs make when building their PA school list? They either: ❌ Apply only to their dream schools OR ❌ Apply to a random collection of programs without any real strategyRead 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
When you hit submit on your CASPA application, it feels like admissions committees are sitting down with a cup of coffee, carefully reading every word, thoughtfully analyzing your journey… But in reality? That’s not howRead 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