Accepted: Jada – Des Moines University
Undergraduate education: Iowa State University Overall GPA: 3.66 Science GPA: 3.63 GRE: The first time I took the GRE I scored a 299. I wasn’t going to retake it, but was asked to do so by one of my top programs in order to be further considered. I studied for a month straight and got […]
Accepted: Julia – College of St Mary
Undergraduate education: Kansas State University Overall GPA: 3.74 Science GPA: 3.69 GRE: 309 PA-CAT: N/A Total PCE hours: 2054, various CNA jobs. I worked in assisted living, home health for people with disabilities, and in a neurology clinic. I also was trained as a EEG tech at the neurology clinic. Total HCE hours: I only […]
Accepted: McKenzie – Marquette University
Undergraduate education: Saint Louis University Overall GPA: 3.79 GRE: 309 PA-CAT: N/A Total PCE hours: I had completed 1248 hours at the time that I submitted CASPA, although I was still working throughout my gap year. I worked as a dental assistant at an office specializing in TMJ disorders and sleep apnea. Shadowing hours: I […]
Accepted: Ellie – Saint Louis University
Undergraduate education: University of Missouri – Columbia (Mizzou) Overall GPA: 3.98 Science GPA: 3.97 GRE: 308 Total PCE hours: 500 – patient care associate at mercy hospital (similar to a PCT without having to get prior certification) Total HCE hours: 720 – worked part time as an office assistant/scheduler in an orthopedic office Shadowing hours: […]
Accepted: Divya – George Fox University
Undergraduate education: UC Davis Overall GPA: 3.3 Science GPA: 3.36 Total PCE hours: 3637 Total HCE hours: 1400 Shadowing hours: 228 Volunteer hours: 1470 How many times did you apply?: 2 Age: 24 Gender: Female Pre-PA Counseling Session Why PA? I am the first girl to be born into my family after 40 […]
Accepted: Kiara – Stony Brook University in New York
Undergraduate education: St. John’s University in Queens, New York. Overall GPA: My overall GPA and my science GPA were both a 3.75 Science GPA: 3.75 Total PCE hours: I had ~ 2,500 hours when I applied! I gained my experience by working as a phlebotomist and medical assistant for a pain management practice. Total HCE […]
Accepted: Angela – Drexel University
Undergraduate education: Kean University Overall GPA: 3.53 Science GPA: 3.59 Total PCE hours: Medical Scribe at a pediatric office, EMT, and medical assistant. Total HCE hours: Genetic counseling assistant, OT/PT aide, and volunteering. Shadowing hours: 32 – Family medicine and worked in the ED for 8 months shadowing the PAs Volunteer hours: 300 How many […]
Accepted: Adara – UNT Health Science Center PA Program in Fort Worth, Texas
Undergraduate education: Southern Methodist University Overall GPA: 3.91 Science GPA: 3.82 GRE: 316 total with a 159 verbal and 157 quantitative. I also received a 5.0 for writing. Total PCE hours: At the time of my application I had 2,400 hours of direct patient care. My experience came from a total of four roles. The […]
Prepping for PA School Applications as a Junior in College
As my sophomore year of college came closer to an end, I began eagerly planning out what my upcoming summer would consist of. With my EMT course having been canceled in January, I ultimately decided to sign up for the class offered during the summer. Along with this, I also decided to begin my work […]
What is the PA-CAT? – with Researcher and PA from Exam Master – Scott Massey, PA-C and PhD
The PA-CAT seems to be on everyone’s mind. Do I need to take the test? Is it replacing the GRE? How do I study for it? We went straight to the source with this interview with Dr. Scott Massey, a PA with tons of educational experience and a PhD. Dr. Massey has spent his career […]