Where the White Coats Come Off - Get Accepted to PA School
Kanaal Besonderhede
Where the White Coats Come Off - Get Accepted to PA School
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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The Worst Pre-PA Advice We Hear Every Year (And Why It’s Holding You Back)!
Everyone has advice for pre-PAs—but most of it is outdated, generic, or flat-out wrong. In this episode, we break down the worst advice we hear every...
Want to Stand Out in PA School Interviews? Know This PA Licensure Compact Update
One of the most common questions at PA school interviews is around what you know about current PA legislation. With that in mind, stand out at your PA...
What Really Happens After You Graduate PA School (The First Few Months Explained)
Today's episode is all about the fun stuff coming your way once you graduate PA school and become a PA! These are the answers to pre-PA FAQs about wha...
Hidden Costs of Applying to Too Many PA Schools (and what to do instead)
In this episode, we cover the hidden costs of applying to too many PA schools. Yes, obviously applying to lots of PA schools is financially burdensome...
What to Do RIGHT NOW to Get Ready for the New CASPA Cycle!
You need to start preparing NOW for the new CASPA cycle that opens in just a few months! Here's your pre-PA checklist for what you need to do right no...
The Skill You MUST Have to Succeed on Your Path to Becoming a PA
The #1 skill you must develop and have to succeed as a pre-PA, PA student, and future PA!
Our VIP Days are like a total game changer to having...
3 Things to Do NOW to Gain a CASPA Edge Before the Cycle Opens!
January through April is your biggest opportunity and secret weapon to strengthening your PA school application and applying early to hack rolling adm...
The Pre-PA Reset: What to Leave in 2025 (and Take Into 2026)
Whether you’re applying for the first time or thinking about reapplying, this New Year episode will help you let go of what's not helping you as a pre...
You MUST Have a PA Letter of Recommendation! Here's How to Get One!
A strong PA letter of recommendation can instantly make your application more competitive. In this episode, we break down why PA schools value it so m...
Exactly How to Prepare for MMI Style PA School Interviews!
MMI PA school interviews take interviews to another level! In this episode, we deep dive into how to prepare, what exactly to expect, how to successfu...
Retake the GRE or Move On?? Here's How to Decide
Retake the GRE or move on? In this episode, we break down when you should consider a GRE retake to help your PA school application — and when your tim...
DON'T Ask These Questions at Your PA School Interview (they can cost you your acceptance)!
You know when PA schools ask you if you have any questions for them at your PA school interview? Well, there are questions you definitely should NOT a...
PA School Interview Prep: How to Turn Low Grades or GPA Issues into Your Strongest PA Interview Answer
In this episode, we break down exactly how to answer academic weakness questions in your PA school interview—whether it’s a low grade, tough semester,...
The Best PCE & HCE Jobs for your PA School Application (And How to Write Killer CASPA Descriptions)
Trying to figure out which patient care or healthcare job will make your PA school application stand out? In this episode, we break down the BEST PCE...
More Seats, More Spots - Breaking News! New PA Schools Opening!
New PA schools are launching—meaning more seats, more opportunities, and more chances to get accepted! Yay! In this episode, we drop the new PA progra...
Your Ultimate Guide to Volunteering for PA School: What Counts, What Doesn’t, and How to Stand Out
Discover exactly what volunteering matters for PA school, how to choose the right experiences, and the simple steps to stand out to admissions committ...
PA School Interview Coming Up? The Complete Checklist You Need
If you have a PA school interview on the schedule, you need to listen to this first! Here's your pre-interview checklist!
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BREAKING: What You Need to Know About the New DOE PA Program Proposal + How to Take Action!
In this episode, we're unpacking the new DOE proposal, what it means for PA education, pre-PAs and current PA students, how it could affect you, and h...
Waitlisted… Now What?! Exactly What to Do Next
In this episode, we break down what being waitlisted actually means, how PA programs make decisions behind the scenes, and the exact steps to take so...
What is your CASPA Status?
If you’re applying to PA school at all… do NOT sleep on this.
We made you a totally free Pre-PA Club Toolkit packed with everything we wish we h...
Is It Too Late to Apply to PA School? Strategies for Applying Late in the CASPA Cycle!
In this episode, we discuss whether it's too late to apply to PA school this cycle and tips and strategies to use if you are applying to PA schools la...
Top 10 Hardest PA School Interview Questions + How to Answer Them!
Nervous about your upcoming PA school interview? We’re walking you through the 10 toughest PA school interview questions admissions committees love to...
What Questions to Ask THEM at Your PA School Interview!
Most pre-PAs prep for every question they might be asked—but forget the ones they should ask back. In this episode, learn exactly what to say when it’...
The 3 CASPA Deadlines and What The CASPA Colors Actually Mean!
Do you know about the 3 CASPA deadlines? Or what their color deadlines even mean? We break it all down here so you know exactly how to apply to your l...
Tackle Supplemental Essays Without Losing Your Mind (or Repeating Your Personal Statement)
In this episode, we’ll walk you through how to approach supplemental essay prompts strategically, avoid mistakes, and write responses that turn into s...
Freshman to Future PA: Your Plan to Get Accepted
If you already know you want to be a PA early, congrats, you’re ahead of the game — now it’s time to use that head start wisely. In this episode, we’l...
How to Stay Motivated When You’d Rather Do Literally Anything Else
This one’s for the pre-PA who’s lost all motivation and needs a real-talk reset—not another productivity lecture.
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How to Crush Your MMI Without Melting Down: PA School Interview Secrets You Need to Know
MMIs can feel overwhelming and like "what are they actually wanting from me" vibes—but they don’t have to. In this episode, we’re walking you through...
Most Common PA School Interview Questions (and Exactly How to Nail Each One)
In this episode, we’re breaking down the most common PA school interview questions you’ll definitely get—plus the insider tips, strategies, and exampl...
Your Top Burning Questions Answered!
This episode is all about answering the questions we get asked all the time! We deep dive into the top pre-PA questions so you walk away with complete...
Low GPA Panic? Four Moves That Beat a Low GPA!
Feel stuck by your GPA? Learn the four moves that PA school admissions actually trust and how to overcome less than awesome stats.
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Red Flags, Green Lights: Build a Smart PA School List That Doesn't Waste Your Money!
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 strengt...
Is PA Really a Dream Career?? The Reality of Being a PA
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...
Should You Reapply to Schools that Rejected You?? Here's the Playbook
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 re...
Don’t Apply Blind: The Accreditation Info Every Pre-PA Needs
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...
Shadowing on Zoom?! What Actually Counts for CASPA in 2025!
Confused about whether virtual shadowing hours will really count on your PA school application this cycle? In this episode, we break down the rules, t...
Everyone Has the Same Stats. How to Stand Out from Stat Twins at your PA School Interviews!
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...
Bragging or Bold? How to Confidently Sell Yourself in PA School Interviews Without Feeling Like You're Boasting
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 conf...
Don’t Ghost Your PA Schools: How to Stay Top of Mind After You Submit!
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...
Personal Statement Secrets: How to Get Noticed (and Get Interviews!)
Your GPA and patient care hours matter—but your personal statement can be the difference between landing an interview or getting overlooked. In this e...