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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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September 11, 202611 min

Are Your PA School Letters of Recommendation Actually Helping You?

Your letters of recommendation for PA school are an essential element of your CASPA application and getting interviews. This episode is all about letters of recommendation, clearing up LOR misconceptions, and how to approach this part of your app so you stand out! 🎉 Build Your Strongest PA School Application with A2A Inside Application to Acceptance (A2A), we walk you step-by-step through building your strongest, most competitive application—from choosing the right schools to submitting CASPA to crushing your interviews. Inside A2A, you'll get: 🎯 Strategic PA School Selection Find the programs where YOU are most competitive based on your actual stats—even if you have a lower GPA or another weakness you're worried about. ✍️ Personal Statement Strategy Learn how to turn your experiences into a compelling story that clearly answers why PA and makes you memorable. 🔥 CASPA Experience Paragraph Templates Plug-and-play templates that help you go beyond basic job descriptions and showcase your skills, growth, responsibility, and impact. ✨ NEW: Personal Statement Theme + Outline Creator Enter your own background and experiences and uncover your strongest personal statement themes—plus get a customized outline of exactly what to write. 🎤 Complete PA School Interview Prep Prepare for traditional interviews AND MMIs with our full interview course, question banks, and workbooks. 📝 Supplemental + Additional Essay Help Get guidance for supplemental essays, the Life Experiences essay, AI/technology questions, and more. 📩 Templates for the Rest of Your Cycle Letters of continued interest, LOR guidance, important emails to programs, and more—so you're never wondering, “What am I supposed to say here?” 💬 PLUS: Direct Access to Us Get support from two PAs with real PA school admissions committee experience inside our private A2A community when questions come up throughout your cycle. Your goal isn't just to submit CASPA. It's to submit an application that earns interviews. 🥼🔥 👉 Join Application to Acceptance now and let's build your strongest application, step-by-step. See you inside A2A! 🎉 Keep up the amazing work, future PA! Katie + Beth

September 8, 202615 min

6 Red Flags In Your PA School Application That Could Cost You an Interview or Acceptance

Learn the biggest PA school application red flags that can hurt your chances of landing interviews or an acceptance—and exactly how to fix them. Mentioned in this episode: CASPA App + Personal Statement Editing here. VIP here: Build Your Strongest PA School Application That Increases Your Chances of Getting Interview Invites! With VIP, we create your most competitive app WITH YOU 1:1, including: ✅ Personal Statement written with you (you talk, we write) ✅ CASPA Experience Paragraphs completed (you talk, we write) ✅ Matched to the best PA schools for YOUR stats ✅ Mock Interview ✅ 6 Program Supplemental Essay Edits ✅ Full Application to Acceptance Course ✅ PA School Directory ✅ Weekly PA Shadowing Hours that count for CASPA Instead of wondering if your application is strong enough... ...let's meet on Zoom and create your strongest CASPA together—even if you have a low GPA or other weakness--so you can land interviews and get accepted to PA school! 👉 Grab your VIP Day spot here! Keep up the amazing work, future PA! Katie + Beth

September 4, 202617 min

The PA School Interview Details that Many Pre-PAs Forget (and it costs them)

Top PA school interview tips to give yourself the best chance of getting accepted! Many candidates forget these key details when it comes to one of the biggest interviews of your life. Here's what you need to know to stand out in the right way and prepare for success! _____________________________________ PA School Mock Interview - the smartest, best way to prepare for your PA school interview - with PAs who have actual experience working on PA admissions, and tailored to your interview, MMI, traditional, or hybrid! Sign up here! __________________________________________ 🎉 Build Your Strongest PA School Application with A2A Your CASPA application represents YEARS of hard work. Make sure it shows admissions committees exactly why YOU deserve an interview. Inside Application to Acceptance (A2A), we walk you step-by-step through building your strongest, most competitive application—from choosing the right schools to submitting CASPA to crushing your interviews. Inside A2A, you'll get: 🎯 Strategic PA School Selection Find the programs where YOU are most competitive based on your actual stats—even if you have a lower GPA or another weakness you're worried about. ✍️ Personal Statement Strategy Learn how to turn your experiences into a compelling story that clearly answers why PA and makes you memorable. 🔥 CASPA Experience Paragraph Templates Plug-and-play templates that help you go beyond basic job descriptions and showcase your skills, growth, responsibility, and impact. ✨ NEW: Personal Statement Theme + Outline Creator Enter your own background and experiences and uncover your strongest personal statement themes—plus get a customized outline of exactly what to write. 🎤 Complete PA School Interview Prep Prepare for traditional interviews AND MMIs with our full interview course, question banks, and workbooks. 📝 Supplemental + Additional Essay Help Get guidance for supplemental essays, the Life Experiences essay, AI/technology questions, and more. 📩 Templates for the Rest of Your Cycle Letters of continued interest, LOR guidance, important emails to programs, and more—so you're never wondering, “What am I supposed to say here?” 💬 PLUS: Direct Access to Us Get support from two PAs with real PA school admissions committee experience inside our private A2A community when questions come up throughout your cycle. Your goal isn't just to submit CASPA. It's to submit an application that earns interviews. 🥼🔥 👉 Join Application to Acceptance now and let's build your strongest application, step-by-step. See you inside A2A! 🎉 Keep up the amazing work, future PA! Beth + Katie

September 1, 202614 min

The #1 Indicator You’ll Get PA School Interviews Based on Your School List

There’s ONE thing you should compare when applying to any PA school — we cover what it is in this episode! The #1 indicator you'll get PA school interviews based on your PA school list. The single best thing you will do for your PA school application: CASPA App Editing Includes editing of your entire app - all experience entries for every section, personal statement editing, and AI and life essay editing! Get your app edited here and make sure you submit an app that stands out! Keep up the amazing work and thank you for listening, Katie + Beth

August 28, 202613 min

Updates to the Physician Assistant Career (Use this to stand out at your PA school interviews)

Physician Assistant updates and news! Not only is this super interesting info, but you can use this info to stand out and shine at your PA school interview, demonstrating your invested in the PA career! 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! Here's what you get in the Pre-PA Toolkit: CASPA Masterclass and Tutorial PA shadowing hour that counts for CASPA Shadowing CASPA Template to make your entry stand out 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, Beth + Katie

August 25, 202626 min

7 Hardest PA School MMI Scenarios — And the MMI Rules That Will SAVE Your Interview

We’re breaking down 7 of the hardest PA school MMI scenarios—and the simple rules you can use to confidently work through the MMI questions you NEVER saw coming. PA School Mock Interview - tailored to your big day - MMI, traditional, or hybrid - 1:1 session with PAs with actual PA school admissions experience. Make sure your interview answers are strong so you can land your acceptance to PA school! Thank you for listening and so excited for you, future PA! Katie + Beth

August 21, 202614 min

Don't Fail Out of PA School - Tips to Set You Up for Success

The sad fact is that some PA students don't make it through PA school. We want to make sure you're set up for success as a PA student and future PA. Here are tips to help you succeed! CASPA Application Editing Keep up the amazing work, future PA! Beth + Katie

August 18, 202613 min

It’s August and You STILL Haven’t Submitted CASPA?! Is It Too Late To Apply to PA School??

It’s August and your CASPA still isn’t submitted—so is it too late? 👀 Not necessarily, but this is NOT the time to keep tweaking your application for another month. Do these 3 things RIGHT NOW if you still want to submit your PA school application this CASPA cycle. The Fastest Way to Build a Strong PA School Application That Increases Your Chances of Getting Interviews? Pre-PA Clinic VIP Days! ✅ Personal Statement written with you (you talk, we write) ✅ CASPA Experience Paragraphs completed (you talk, we write) ✅ Program Matching session to match your stats to the best PA schools for YOU ✅ Mock Interview ✅ 6 Program Supplemental Essay Edits ✅ Full Application to Acceptance Course ✅ PA School Directory ✅ Weekly PA Shadowing Hours for CASPA Instead of wondering if your application is strong enough... Walk away with your strongest, most competitive PA school application—even if you have a low GPA or other weakness. 👉 Grab your VIP Day spot here! Keep up the amazing work, future PA! Katie + Beth

August 14, 202615 min

Before Your Retake Any Courses For Your PA School Application...Listen to This!

Should you retake any courses or prerequisites for PA school? This episode is all about how to know when you should retake any courses in order to apply to PA school or make your CASPA application stronger...and when you can skip retaking courses to save you time and money. ______________________________________ The biggest game-changer for your PA School Application: VIP Days 💻☕️ AKA: the ultimate way to finally finish your CASPA app—with expert guidance, zero second-guessing, and yes… even a lotta fun. Here’s what we’ll knock out together in our 1:1 Zoom sessions: ✅ 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 (all that count for CASPA!) – SIX supplemental essay edits It’s epic. It’s the most stress-free way to submit a competitive app you feel proud of and skyrocket 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

August 11, 20268 min

CASPA Deadline Mistakes That Could Get Your Application Tossed

Everything you need to know about CASPA color deadlines so you don't miss important dates during your PA school application cycle! 🎉 Build Your Strongest PA School Application with A2A Your CASPA application represents YEARS of hard work. Make sure it shows admissions committees exactly why YOU deserve an interview. Inside Application to Acceptance (A2A) , we walk you step-by-step through building your strongest, most competitive application—from choosing the right PA schools to submitting CASPA to crushing your interviews. Inside A2A , you'll get: 🎯 Strategic PA School Selection Find the programs where YOU are most competitive based on your actual stats—even if you have a lower GPA or another weakness you're worried about. ✍️ Writing a Stand-out Personal Statement Learn how to turn your experiences into a compelling story that clearly answers why PA and makes you memorable. 🔥 CASPA Experience Paragraph Templates Plug-and-play templates that help you go beyond basic job descriptions and showcase your skills, growth, responsibility, and impact so your app impresses PA schools. ✨ NEW: Personal Statement Theme + Outline Creator Enter your own background and experiences and uncover your strongest personal statement themes—plus get a customized outline of exactly what to write. 🎤 Complete PA School Interview Prep Prepare for traditional interviews AND MMIs with our full interview course, question banks, and workbooks. 📝 Supplemental + AI and Life Essay Help Get guidance for supplemental essays, the Life Experiences essay, AI/technology questions, and more. 📩 Templates for the Rest of Your Cycle Letters of continued interest, LOR guidance, important emails to programs, and more—so you're never wondering, “What am I supposed to say here?” 💬 PLUS: Direct Access to Us Get support from two PAs with real PA school admissions committee experience inside our private A2A community when questions come up throughout your cycle. Your goal isn't just to submit CASPA. It's to submit an application that earns interviews. 🥼🔥 👉 Join Application to Acceptance now and let's build your strongest application, step-by-step. See you inside A2A! 🎉 Keep up the amazing work, future PA! Beth + Katie