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How to Write a Supplemental Essay for PA School
Most physician assistant school applicants are missing a major opportunity: supplemental essays. Applying to PA school successfully is about doing a large number of things right. Applicants know they need to get good grades, write a strong essay, turn in a strong application, etc. But often they gloss over supplemental essays, and it’s a huge… Continue reading How to Write a Supplemental Essay for PA School
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PAI23: How to Pay for PA School, Part 2
Ever wonder how to pay for PA school? Most students work so hard and think so much about actually getting in, that this important detail gets pushed to the back of their minds. Kristin Burton, PA talks with Paul about how she paid of her PA debt in just 16 months.
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PAI22: How to Pay for PA School, Part 1
One of the most neglected topics for Pre-PAs is how to actually pay for PA school. The thinking is anyone who gets into PA school is so glad to be there, that the idea of how to pay for it is far down their list of priorities. As a result, most have no idea how.
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What is an MMI Interview for PA School?
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format is a method of interviewing candidates that is increasingly being used by US medical schools and PA schools. If you have been invited to interview for a PA program, you should be ready a *unique* experience.Where Did MMI Come From?To answer that, we need to talk first about the most… Continue reading What is an MMI Interview for PA School?
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The PA School Essay: How Important Is It?
How much does your essay matter when you apply to physician assistant programs? More than you might think…
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PA School Interview Questions: Beyond The Basics
Most students who have been invited to interview for PA school start with the same strategy: they google a big list of PA school interview questions, make up answers to each one and begin memorizing them. In this article I’m going to show you why using big lists of interview questions is unwise, then show… Continue reading PA School Interview Questions: Beyond The Basics
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8 CASPA Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The 2018-2019 PA school CASPA application cycle is here. Applicants everywhere are working hard to polish their PA school applications. The new CASPA cycle will open on April 26, 2018. Filling out an online CASPA Application can be tedious. But it can make or break your chances at getting interviews for PA school. After coaching… Continue reading 8 CASPA Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Reference Letter: What do writers see?
When you ask a professor or a work supervisor or someone to write a PA school reference letter (a recommendation letter) about your to PA schools, ever wonder what happens? It turns out that the writer receives a email form from CASPA that they are asked to complete about you. Knowing what the reference letter… Continue reading Reference Letter: What do writers see?
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PA School Essay: 3 Things You Must Communicate
Let’s talk about the BIG PICTURE of your PA school application essay. Students struggle when it comes time to write their essay because most of the their application is pretty much fill-in-the-blanks. Then they get to the essay section and see a giant empty page/screen. For CASPA, the question is (intentionally) vague: In the space… Continue reading PA School Essay: 3 Things You Must Communicate
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Rejection: 6 Things To Do If You Didn’t Get In
If you applied to PA programs and didn’t get in, you face a tough question: “What do I do now?” Maybe you were really counting on being in a program this fall. Instead, your future course is now totally uncertain. It can feel a little like you’re hanging from a bunch of helium balloons, wondering… Continue reading Rejection: 6 Things To Do If You Didn’t Get In
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