Pre-PA Counseling - Resume Review

Make a first impression that sticks.

A practicing PA reviews your Pre-PA resume and walks through how to stand out on paper while fitting all of your efforts on a single page.

"I don't even know how to get started on my resume at this point..."

It does not read Pre-PA. It reads "former undergrad with a job." It reads "I downloaded a Word template once." It reads I have no idea what a resume is.

You're about to attach this to a PCE job application, or a CASPA application, or both. And every PA forum has told you that the resume matters, but none of them told you what to actually fix.

You don't need a call. You need someone to mark it up and tell you what's wrong.

A PA who's hired and screened hundreds of these.

We know which bullet patterns PA schools scan past versus the ones that land.

During the review we'll dive in to what you've done well and what you could improve to make sure your experience shines, even on paper.

Resume Review Session

Resume Review
  • 30 minute one-on-one session to go over your resume, recorded so you can revisit as much as needed.

  • Expert insights Pre-PA coach who knows what's good, what's great, and what's a red flag

  • One-page strategy note follow up so you know what's working, what's not, what to add.

  • Our Pre-PA resume template if you want to start over with a known-good structure

  • Email access for follow-up questions

Your resume is a snapshot.

Before it goes to a PA school, get a practicing PA to make sure you're on track.

Built for the applicant who has the resume, wants it polished.

This is for you
  • You're applying to a PCE or HCE job (MA, scribe, EMT, CNA, PT tech) and want a resume that reads Pre-PA.

  • You're attaching a resume to a PA school application and want it polished before submission

  • You have one and aren't sure if it reads "Pre-PA" or "former barista with a science minor."

Not yet if
  • You want strategy on whether the experience itself is right, book Pre-PA Counseling.

  • You have already submitting your CASPA application and are in the waiting phase.

Resume Review FAQ.

What's the difference between a Pre-PA resume and a CV?

Resume is a 1–2 page job-application document. CV is the academic long-form (publications, posters, often 4+ pages). Pre-PA students almost always need a resume; CV territory starts in PA school, so for our purposes there isn't much difference.

What if my resume is awful?

No judgment. You're in the right place. The most useful reviews are usually the ones where the starting draft is rough. We have more room to add value. Don't 'fix it' before sending; we'd rather see what you actually have.

How does this pair with Pre-PA Counseling?

Counseling answers strategic questions (which experiences to pursue, what hours to count). Resume Review polishes how those experiences appear on the page. Not sure which experiences are right? Do Counseling first.

Brag on yourself. Let us help you.

Let's knock your resume out together so you can check it off the list.