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A podcast for pre-physician assistants! Create your strongest CASPA application and get accepted to PA school! Expert advice for pre-PAs to help you put together a competitive PA school application, crush your PA school interview, and get accepted to physician assistant school!
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Feel stuck by your GPA? Learn the four moves that PA school admissions actually trust and how to overcome less than awesome stats.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Happy PA Week Special!! To celebrate your future white coat, we have something amazing for you! Our PA School Directory! Updated for the new cycle (incl. new programs) and available for you so you can quickly, easily see which PA schools you match best with!! No more endless scrolling and hours spent hunting through program websites.Inside the Directory, you'll find all this and more:📌 Minimums (cGPA/sGPA): know if you actually qualify⏳ Prereq expiration windows: avoid the “within X years” gotcha🩺 PCE/HCE + shadowing/volunteering: the real bar (not rumors)🧪 GRE / PA-CAT / CASPer: yes/no at a glance📅 Known Rolling vs. firm deadlines: plan your submit week📝 Quirky notes: the little things that prevent big rejectionsIf it saves you from one misfit app—or helps you submit earlier to a rolling program—it basically pays for itself.👉 Grab your PA School Directory for $97 (PA Week only) Keep up the amazing work future PA! Your PA Mentors and Cheer Team,Katie + Beth
A vibes-based school list wastes money and time. In this episode, we walk you through how to build a smart list of PA schools for YOU and YOUR strengths/stats—so you submit earlier, skip misfit fees, and line up interviews you’re actually competitive for!HAPPY (FUTURE) PA WEEK!! Our PA School Directory (updated for the new cycle—including new programs) is not only available (typically you can ONLY get this inside our A2A Course), but it's also at a huge special -- $97 for PA Week, October 6-12! This is the fastest, easiest, best way to see which PA programs you match best with! At a glance - see minimums, prereq expiration windows, PCE/HCE expectations, GRE/PA-CAT/CASPer, schools with rolling admissions, and so much more -- basically, all the details for every US PA school! AND you get every future update for free! 👉 Grab your PA School Directory for $97 (PA Week only) So excited for you future PA!Katie + Beth
Is being a Physician Assistant truly a dream job? Is what you've heard about the PA profession and lateral mobility accurate? Today, we dive into the realities of being a Physician Associate and just how versatile it really is! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>CASPA SOS: Last Call Bootcamp — Happening October 12!! This is your step-by-step plan to submit (or strengthen) your PA school app before any more deadlines hit. If you:🩺Have submitted but haven't been accepted🩺Still want to submit this cycle but deadlines are looming🩺Want to get a head start on next cycle so you can apply early...then you need to be in this zoom room future PA!On October 12 >> Walk in confused, walk out with a prioritized checklist, expert feedback from PAs with actual experience working at PA schools and on PA admissions committees, and a clear next step for your stage—submitted, not yet, or next cycle!Be the one who gets interviews, not rejections!→ Join now here! We can't wait to see you there! Keep up the amazing work, future PA! Beth + Katie
Thinking about reapplying to the same PA school that previously rejected you? We cover green lights, red flags, and when it's right vs not smart to reapply. CASPA App Editing ServiceCASPA SOS: Last Call Bootcamp — Happening October 12!! This is your step-by-step plan to submit (or strengthen) your PA school app before any more deadlines hit. If you:🩺Have submitted but haven't been accepted🩺Still want to submit this cycle but deadlines are looming🩺Want to get a head start on next cycle so you can apply early...then you need to be in this zoom room future PA!On October 12 >> Walk in confused, walk out with a prioritized checklist, expert feedback from PAs with actual experience working at PA schools and on PA admissions committees, and a clear next step for your stage—submitted, not yet, or next cycle!Be the one who gets interviews, not rejections!→ Join now here! We can't wait to see you there! Keep up the amazing work, future PA! Katie + Beth
A simple, must-know guide to ARC-PA terms, probation vs. provisional, and how to vet programs before you hit submit. This is exactly what you need to know when it comes to PA program accreditation and applying to PA schools!CASPA SOS: Last Call Bootcamp — your step-by-step plan to submit (or strengthen) your PA school app before any more deadlines hit. Happening October 12 >> Walk in confused, walk out with a prioritized checklist, expert feedback, and a clear next step for your stage—submitted, not yet, or next cycle!Be the one who gets interviews, not rejections!→ Join now here! We can't wait to see you there! Keep up the amazing work, future PA! Beth & Katie
Confused about whether virtual shadowing hours will really count on your PA school application this cycle? In this episode, we break down the rules, the truth about virtual vs. in-person shadowing, and how to log your hours so admissions committees take them seriously! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>👉 If your application still needs help, you've received rejections, you’ve submitted but haven’t heard back, or you want a head start on the next cycle, then you need to join us at our CASPA SOS: Last Call Bootcamp. 🚨This one-day is your chance to fix weak spots, course correct, polish your app, prep for next cycle, or save your CASPA cycle before it’s too late! Click here to save your spot now! 🥳🥳>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Weekly PA shadowing and tons of replays - all that count for your CASPA application >> happen inside PA-Cers, the best, most fun, informative pre-PA community and membership to immediately make your PA school application more competitive! Get in here! Your white coat is waiting future PA! Thank you for listening!Katie & Beth
On paper, every pre-PA at your interview is basically the same: the GPA, the hours, the shadowing. So how do you stand out once your stats stop doing the talking? Your interview answers are where you can finally set yourself apart. In this episode, we're breaking down exactly how to shine in both traditional and MMI interviews so programs remember you long after the day is over!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>👉 If your application still needs help, you've received rejections, you’ve submitted but haven’t heard back, or you want a head start on the next cycle, then you need to join us at our CASPA SOS: Last Call Bootcamp. This one-day is your chance to fix weak spots, course correct, polish your app, prep for next cycle, or save your CASPA cycle before it’s too late! Click here to save your spot now!Your white coat is waiting future PA!Katie & Beth
If talking about yourself in interviews feels like bragging, you’re not alone. In this episode, let's reframe this mindset. We’ll show you how to confidently highlight your experiences so PA schools see why you belong in their program!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Don’t just wing your PA school interview—crush it! Book a Mock Interview and get personalized feedback, tailored questions, and the confidence boost you need to stand out and grab your acceptance! Spots fill fast, so grab yours now! 👉 Book your Mock Interview here!Keep up the amazing work! We're cheering for you all the way, future PA!Beth & Katie
You’ve submitted your CASPA application—now the waiting game begins. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to sit in silence. In this episode, we break down smart ways to stay on PA schools’ radar (without being pushy), and strategies to keep your application shining while you wait!PA Shadowing Community and Membership: PA-Cers! You get:✅ Weekly live PA shadowing hours in diverse specialties✅ Access to tons of replays that count toward CASPA✅Clinical workshops (like suturing + sterile field setup!)✅ A&P and med term refreshers✅ And it counts as BOTH a shadowing entry and a professional membership on your CASPA app!All PA-Cers shadowing - both lives and replays - count for your CASPA!🎓 Click here to join PA-Cers and start earning your hours now! 🎯 Show off your shadowing hours with confidence—and give PA schools exactly what they’re looking for.Keep up the hard work future PA!Katie & Beth
Your GPA and patient care hours matter—but your personal statement can be the difference between landing an interview or getting overlooked. In this episode, we break down why this essay is so powerful and how to make yours stand out!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>✨ Ready to take the stress out of your PA school app? Our VIP Days are like a total shortcut to your strongest, most competitive app. We’ll hop on Zoom, and while you talk—we write. Yep, your entire personal statement, CASPA experience paragraphs, and a personalized list of best-fit PA schools for your stats DONE in just a few Zoom sessions!And because we want you fully prepared, you’ll also get:💻 A Mock Interview to sharpen your skills✍️ Six programs supplemental essay edits📚 Full access to our Application to Acceptance Course and PA School Directory🩺 Weekly PA shadowing hours you can add straight to CASPAThink of it as your all-in-one ticket to creating your strongest PA school application (without the overwhelm).👉 Grab your VIP Day spot here! Keep up the hard work! Your future white coat is waiting! Beth & Katie
Have you heard about these brand new PA schools? In this episode, we lay out the new PA programs, the pros + cons of applying, and how to decide if they’re the right move for your CASPA strategy!____VIP Days! Us + You on Zoom to create your app!🌟 We meet on Zoom and:Write your entire personal statementWrite all your CASPA experience paragraphsProgram match and pick the best PA schools for your statsAlso includes Mock Interview, PA School Directory, Application to Acceptance Course, and weekly PA shadowing to add to your CASPA, and 6 program supplemental essay editsYou talk and we write - yep, it's that easy (and FUN)! Let's create your strongest PA school application! Sign up here!Keep up the hard work future PA!Beth and Katie
Confused about the difference between PAs, NPs, and MD/DOs? In this episode, we break down education, training, scope of practice, lifestyle, and salary. You’ll also learn how to answer common PA school interview questions like, “Why PA vs NP vs MD/DO?” and “What is the medical model?”____________________________________________Application to Acceptance NOW ENROLLING!! (Coaching starts September 15 so you're ready to submit by Oct 1) Create your most competitive application in Application to Acceptance Course - where we walk you step-by-step in creating your strongest, most competitive PA school application! From picking the right schools who will love your stats (even with a low GPA), to crafting an exceptional personal statement and experience paragraphs, and so much more, A2A has helped countless pre-PAs get accepted to PA school! Whether you want to apply now or next cycle, this course will show you exactly how to put together your best CASPA application so you can land PA school interviews and get accepted to PA school! We walk you through every step here!Keep up the amazing work future PA!Katie & Beth
Applying to PA school is expensive—so how many programs should you actually apply to? In this episode, we break down the sweet spot, how to choose programs that match your stats first, and what to do if you’ve already applied but haven’t received interview invites yet!📌 Labor Day Special 👉 PA School Directory (usually only inside our Application to Acceptance course) plus a 1:1 program matching session so you know exactly which schools are the best fit for your stats—even if you’ve got a lower GPA or other weakness. The directory is updated every cycle and you’ll get future updates, too! Can't wait to see you on Zoom and pick the best PA schools for you and your stats so you can land interview invites! 🎉 Grab your spot here!Keep up the amazing work future PA!Katie & Beth
In this special guest episode with PA-C and Program Director of Palm Beach Atlantic and PA-C Phil Tobin, you will learn about Phil's incredible background and all about this amazing PA school! You may even add this PA school to the list of programs you apply to! Palm Beach Atlantic PA ProgramFREE Pre-PA Club Toolkit! This is your all-in-one resource to help you and your Pre-PA Club get accepted to PA school! It includes a CASPA Masterclass and Tutorial, PA shadowing hour with a CASPA Template, a Personal Statement Workbook, and a bonus Map to PA School mini-course to guide you through each year of undergrad. This is invaluable for your club! Get your Pre-PA Club Toolkit here and get started today!Keep up the amazing work future PA!Katie & Beth
In this episode, we cover one of the most important strategies to standing out at your PA school interview and landing a seat! Don't show up at your interview without doing this first!Mock InterviewWeekly PA Shadowing for CASPA:Join PA-Cers, our PA shadowing membership that gives you:✅ Weekly live PA shadowing hours in diverse specialties✅ Access to tons of replays that count toward CASPA✅Clinical workshops (like suturing + sterile field setup!)✅ A&P and med term refreshers✅ And it counts as BOTH a shadowing entry and a professional membership on your CASPA app!All PA-Cers shadowing - both lives and replays - count for your CASPA!🎓 Click here to join PA-Cers and start earning your hours now! 🎯 Show off your shadowing hours with confidence—and give PA schools exactly what they’re looking for.Keep up the amazing work future PA,Beth & Katie
One of the most common—and most important—PA school interview questions is: “Why do you want to attend our program?” In this episode, we break down exactly how to craft a strong, specific, and memorable answer that ties in curriculum, mission, outcomes, and your own story so you stand out from the competition.FREE Pre-PA Club Toolkit! This is your all-in-one resource to help you and your Pre-PA Club get accepted to PA school! It includes a CASPA Masterclass and Tutorial, PA shadowing hour with a CASPA Template, a Personal Statement Workbook, and a bonus Map to PA School mini-course to guide you through each year of undergrad. This is invaluable for your club! Get your Pre-PA Club Toolkit here and get started today!Mock interview to make sure you crush your answers, highlight yourself, and explain weaknesses the right way so you can land that seat and grab that YES, ACCEPTED!
Haven’t hit “submit” on your CASPA yet? In this episode, we walk you through exactly what to focus on right now so you can finish strong, avoid last-minute mistakes, and get your application in ASAP.🎯 Ready to finally feel confident hitting “submit” on your PA school application?Inside our Application to Acceptance Course, we walk you step-by-step through creating your most competitive CASPA application—so you can land more interviews and get that acceptance letter!Whether you’re working with a low GPA, average stats, or just don’t know if you’re “enough” to stand out, we’ve got you. You’ll get:✅ Step-by-step walk through of putting together your strongest app so you don’t waste time guessing✅ Personal statement & essay strategies that get you noticed ✅ Experience descriptions that wow admissions and show off your strengths (with Templates so you can plug-and-play)✅ PA School Directory so you can easily and quickly see what schools you match best with and who will love your strengths!✅ Bonus: Interview Course so you nail your MMI and traditional interviews 💡 Imagine opening your email to “Congratulations, you’ve been accepted”—that’s what we’re building together in A2A.👉 Get inside A2A here!Keep up the amazing work future PA! Beth & Katie
Wondering if you need to retake your prerequisite courses for PA school? In this episode, we break down exactly when retaking a prerequisite course will help your PA school application—and when it’s just not worth your time or money.___________________________________🎯 Ready to finally feel confident hitting “submit” on your PA school application?Inside our Application to Acceptance Course, we walk you step-by-step through creating your most competitive CASPA application—so you can land more interviews and get that acceptance letter!Whether you’re working with a low GPA, average stats, or just don’t know if you’re “enough” to stand out, we’ve got you. You’ll get:✅ Step-by-step walk through of putting together your strongest app so you don’t waste time guessing✅ Personal statement & essay strategies that get you noticed ✅ Experience descriptions that wow admissions and show off your strengths (with Templates so you can plug-and-play)✅ PA School Directory so you can easily and quickly see what schools you match best with and who will love your strengths!✅ Bonus: Interview Course so you nail your MMI and traditional interviews 💡 Imagine opening your email to “Congratulations, you’ve been accepted”—that’s what we’re building together in A2A.👉 Get inside A2A here!Keep up the amazing work future PA! Beth & Katie
Applying to PA school without checking ARC-PA status? Not a good idea. In this episode, we’re making accreditation easy to understand so you can apply confidently—and avoid surprises down the road.This can change everything for you and your PA School Application: VIP Days 💻☕️AKA: the ultimate way to put together your strongest, most competitive CASPA app—with expert guidance, zero second-guessing, and yes… even a lotta fun.Here’s what we’ll knock out together in one powerful Zoom session:✅ A full personal statement—you talk, we write✅ Every experience paragraph—done the right way✅ Your perfect PA school list—tailored to your stats✅ Plus ALL of this:– A 1:1 mock interview– Full access to our Application to Acceptance Course– Our awesome PA School Directory– Weekly PA shadowing hours and replays (yes, they count for CASPA!)– SIX supplemental essay editsIt’s epic. It’s personalized. And it’s the most stress-free way to submit a rock-solid app you feel proud of and increase your chances of getting interviews and acceptances!🎯 Spots are super limited and always fill fast!👉 Click here to grab your VIP Day before they’re gone.Thank you for listening and keep up the amazing work!Beth & Katie
This is one of the most underrated pieces of your application, but one that speaks volumes and can make or break if you get PA school interview invites! 👉 Don’t miss this! Join us for a free PA shadowing hour on Monday, August 11 at 7pm EST / 4pm PST—We’re diving into Global Medicine & Medical Missions with a PA-C who’s been there, done that (and is sharing how you can too).✅ Get a unique, diverse shadowing hour to add to your CASPA✅ Learn how PAs serve in medical missions around the world✅ Discover real patient care opportunities you can apply for✅ And YES—this counts as a shadowing hour on CASPA!🎟️ Save your spot here before it fills up → REGISTER HERE!Can't wait to see you there!Beth & Katie
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