Pre-PA Mentor

Many are calling the new CASPA prompt an "AI" prompt but it really has to do with Emerging Technologies to include AI.  Today we talk a little about AI and how it is being used in healthcare and what's to come in the future as well as how to address the new prompt.   Physician Assistant Mentor Online

There are many reasons why students pick particular PA Programs and later, never understand why they were not accepted.  In our podcast today, we discuss some important factors to consider when picking PA Programs.  If you want to learn more about our services and how we can help you pick the right PA Programs that are the best fit for you, visit our website and sign up for the Free Consultation t...

If you had to give your Social Media a grade... what would it be?  Never thought of that before?  The PA Programs are thinking this so you listen to the latest episode to find what you need to know about your Social Media when it comes to applying to a PA Program.   Physician Assistant Mentor Online

We had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Burwell, PA-C, who is heading up the new PA Program at North Carolina A&T State University.  She talks about what the program will offer and a little bit about why this program is very special.  Dr. Burwell comes with extensive experience working with other PA Programs as well as having worked clinically as a PA in multiple specialties. Physician Assis...

Although this episode is about the 2026 cycle and what you can be doing now to prepare... it is NOT too late for the current 2025/26 cycle.  In fact, it is still very early in the current cycle.  But if you recently finished your Junior year in college and will be starting your Senior year in the Fall, now is the time to start preparing.  Even if you are going to be a Junior in the Fall... there a...

After reviewing over 330 PA Programs, we now have a searchable database to help you figure out which PA Programs you can apply to.  If you notice any incorrect information or have recommendations for the database, please contact us.  If you are applying to a PA Program this cycle and want to know how you can be a competitive candidate, contact us for a Free Consultation to learn more about our ser...

In Part II of the Chapman University PA Program, we interview Cassie and Kristen again, now two years after their first interview and the day before graduation.  They talk about some of the trials they experienced during their time at school and the great experiences they also had at Chapman.  If you are planning on applying to a PA Program, but not sure where you are as a competitive candidate, c...

Two years ago we interviewed two of our students that were accepted into the Chapman University PA Program... but we never got around to editing it or uploading.  But recently we were talking to these two students are now just weeks away from graduating!  So, we thought it would be fun to post the original interview from two years ago and this week, we plan to interview them again so they can shar...

Although we have routinely worked with reapplicants... never before have we worked with identical twins at the same time.  It was a bit of pressure as of course we wanted them both to get in together.  Both sisters had tried twice before contacting us but just listen to the podcast to hear more about their experience working with us and their success.   Physician Assistant Mentor Online

After many years, the Atkinson PA Program at UCSD is up and running.  We were able to interview the Founding Program Director, Elias Villarreal, DMSc, PA-C. Physician Assistant Mentor Online

Are you a reapplicant or are you going to be a reapplicant?  Do you think your grades are not competitive?  This is the podcast you need to listen.  Brian's grades didn't reflect most Pre-PA applicants and he was about to apply for the fourth time when he was accepted!  Now, Brian is earning a very solid GPA in PA school and is an inspiration for anyone thinking about giving up because t...

Today we talk about what you should know if you are planning to apply in the 2025-26 PA Cycle.  If you are still completing your prerequisites, it's a good idea to listen as often, students have the wrong coursework.  If you want to learn more about how we can make you a more competitive applicant, just visit our website and sign up for the Free Consultation.   Physician Assistant Mentor Onli...

This is our first time talking to a student attending a Hybrid PA Program, so if you ever have wondered what that experience would be like, this should be helpful.  We were able to talk to a student who is in the inaugural class for the Franklin Pierce PA Program in Austin, TX. Physician Assistant Mentor Online

It's time for  our annual podcast about what should  NOT  be in your Personal Statement.  There are so many misconceptions about the personal statement and each year we try to hopefully clear up a few things about it.  You can always sign up on our website for a Personal Statement editing plan and let us help you stand out from the other applicants.   Physician Assistant Mentor Online

In her first cycle Krystal received no interviews. She contacted us to find out how she could improve her application and in this cycle she received TEN interviews including acceptance into her number one choice.  Physician Assistant Mentor Online

In this episode, we try to provide some tips when requesting your Letters of Recommendation for your CASPA application.   Physician Assistant Mentor Online

This was Ian's third time applying and for those who want to give up after not gaining acceptance the first, or even the second cycle, make sure to listen to Ian.  Perseverance it what it takes to not just get through a PA program, but also to get into a PA Program.  If you are planning to apply for the upcoming cycle and want to know what it takes to be a competitive applicant, visit our web...

This was from the 2022-23 PA Application cycle and Jordan was accepted into 9 out of the 10 programs she applied to.  We worked with Jordan for more than a year and it was her first time applying.  As Jordan talks  about her journey, hopefully this will help you.  But if you are not sure how to be a competitive applicant and want help during the upcoming cycle, contact us for the Free Consultation...

We keep getting questions about whether or not it is too early to start preparing for the 2024-25 Application Cycle.  The simple short answer is... NO.  It is never too soon to get started if you are considering applying to a Physician Assistant Program.  Whether it's ensuring you are taking the right courses, finding volunteer and shadowing opportunities, choosing the programs that are the b...

It's that time of year and we are going to update our "What Should NOT Be In Your Personal Statement" for the 2023/24 Application cycle opening next month.  This year the programs are really looking carefully for anyone who might be using AI to create their statement.   As always, if you want help with your Personal Statement, visit our website to see the Statement Editing options w...

Given the coursework required by a PA School varies, today we try to clear up some misconceptions and hopefully provide you with some advice and avoid some common errors when it comes to your application.   Physician Assistant Mentor Online

Happy New Year!  January 2023 is a very special time for the Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA)  as they present legislation that help PA's that practice in the state of Colorado.  Unfortunately, the legislation was defeated in the 2022 legislation session but they have been working with the other medical associations in Colorado to rewrite the legislation in order to get in pass...

Congratulations to Megan who was accepted into the University of Dayton's Physician Assistant Program!  Megan, a First Time applicant, contacted us a year ago for help with her application.  Megan, still completing her undergraduate work, thought about taking a gap year but we convinced her to submit an application this cycle.  Megan received interviews and although it was a long wait... she...

Congratulations!  After all the hard work, you received your first interview to a PA Program!  Yes, that's right, they are already happening with the first one we are aware of happening on June 1st.  And it seems this cycle they are many programs still doing "virtual" interviews.  We thought (and hoped) that was a thing of the past but they are back again.  For the past two cycles w...

Today we talk to a student who was accepted during the last cycle and will start her PA Program literally as this airs.  She is a non-traditional student and reapplicant who, after not gaining admission during the previous cycle, contacted us for her entire application process.  She didn't have the traditional hours a typical applicant would have but we worked hard to make sure she stood out...