3 Characteristics That Will Set You Apart From Others

3 Characteristics That Will Set You Apart From Others

You’ve made it to the interviews. You arrive to the building dressed impeccably, prepared for the interview, sit at a table with several other candidates. You begin conversing with other candidates and find that the person sitting next to you has the exact same credentials as you, highly regarded recommendations, same GPA, same GRE scores. You doubt yourself whether you’re qualified enough.

You will find that most of your co-applicants are very similar in terms of applications. What sets you apart, however, are your qualities that cannot be articulated on paper. These are those 3 qualities that will set you apart from that candidate.

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10 Essential Tips For an Effortless Personal Statement

10 Essential Tips For an Effortless Personal Statement

In terms of applications, most applicants appear nearly similar on paper. They all have high GPAs, lengthy extracurricular activities, numerous patient care hours and solid recommendation letters. When schools are going over these applications, things begin to blur. This is where your essay comes in. You must stand out. These are the 10 ways to create a great personal statement, which will make you stand out.

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How To Ask For A Recommendation Letter?

How To Ask For A Recommendation Letter?

Admittedly, asking for recommendation letters can be a daunting task and quite frankly, a bit awkward, like asking your crush out to prom. After the personal statement, recommendation letters are arguably one of the most important facets of your application. Throughout your application process, all you do is advertise yourself in good light. This is finally a chance for somebody else to promote you. Choose carefully.

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Keep Calm And CASPA On

Keep Calm And CASPA On

It is officially CASPA season. Before you start freaking out, realize that today is the first day, NOT the only day. Methodically and logically plan out your target schools, gather all the information necessary, organize and send it out. Most of the anxiety, I’ve found, comes from being unorganized. Have a spreadsheet, to-do list and mainly, your sanity and all will be well. Breathe in, breathe out and CASPA on.

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These Are The Most Common Pre-Requisite Classes Required For PA schools

These Are The Most Common Pre-Requisite Classes Required For PA schools

Applications can get confusing especially when you apply to several schools. The details, especially, begin to blur. Many schools have the same pre-requisites required for admissions, but some vary slightly. These are the most common pre-requisites required from PA schools.

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Oh, so that's what a Physician Assistant is

Oh, so that's what a Physician Assistant is

    Hello everybody! Welcome to the blog. I am so excited to begin this chapter, learn, educate and use our skills to help the beautiful prospective PA students out there. Indeed, this is a great time to be a Physician Assistant (Associate)! But, before I get there, what even is a PA?

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