Reapplying to PA School? Reapplicant Personal Statement Tips
While it can be disheartening to not get accepted to PA school on your first attempt, it’s important to remember that reapplying is an opportunity for growth and improvement. Your personal statement is your chance to demonstrate maturity, address any weaknesses, and showcase your continued dedication to becoming a PA. By making thoughtful revisions to […]
Logistics of Writing Your Personal Statement
This blog post was taken from The Physician Assistant School Personal Statement Guide. You can purchase this guide here on our website or on Amazon! PA School Personal Statement Guide Preview Download the first chapter of the PA School Personal Statement Guide! Full Name Email* Submit While the prompt for the personal statement section can […]
Steps to Writing a Personal Statement
Your personal statement is one of the most important essays you will ever write, no stress, right? Today I am breaking down the steps to writing your personal statement so it isn’t quite so daunting. I also have a FREE Two Week Personal Statement Challenge to help you get your first draft on paper. 2 […]
Episode 38: Personal Statement for Physician Assistant School and CASPA
Today we talk about tips and tricks for getting started with your personal statement and what should be included to make the best impression with the PA school admissions committees. Personal Statement Worksheets – Free Downloads – http://www.thepaplatform.com/downloads Youtube Personal Statement Webinar – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gZfkhrWQrs Blog Posts:Personal Statement 101: Getting Started – https://bit.ly/2IN7CB9 Personal Statement 101: Content – https://bit.ly/2s89nCM Personal Statement 101: Editing […]
Flashback to My Personal Statement
I decided to dig back into my e-mail vault the other day to try to find my personal statement from when I applied in 2011! There are definitely some things that I would change if I were to submit it again, but it surprisingly wasn’t too bad. And it landed me some interviews, and I […]
Guest Post from Lorae the PA – The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing Your Personal Statement
I’m so excited to share a post with you from Lorae Schafer, a PA student who is killing it on Instagram (@Lorae.the.pa) and Youtube. If you want to be encouraged and get some great tips, make sure you’re following her on social media. The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing Your Personal Statement Your personal statement […]
Personal Statement 101: Editing
Writing a compelling essay for your physician assistant school application is no easy feat. It requires dedication, creativity, and a strong focus on editing. Once you have a rough draft, the real work begins as you refine your essay to perfection! Editing for Content: One of the first things to tackle during the editing process […]
Personal Statement 101: Getting Started
After you’ve taken some time to brainstorm what content you want to include in your personal statement, it’s time to actually start writing! There’s no denying this can be difficult. My advice is to just start writing. You can always go back and edit your essay later, but just get some words down on paper. […]
March Webinar – Crafting a Personal Statement for Your Application to Physician Assistant School
Welcome! This webinar was filmed on March 26, 2017, but the information is still relevant and helpful. If you’re watching this as a replay, feel free to comment with any questions here or on the YouTube video! For more personal statement resources: Physician Assistant School Personal Statement Guide Free 2-week e-mail course and personal statement […]
Personal Statement 101: Content
Please explain why you are interested in being a Physician Assistant. This is an example of the type of prompt that is given for your CASPA essay. An open-ended request for you to explain how you’ve come to the decision of your future career in 5,000 characters or less (including spaces and punctuation), which is […]