Pearls -- applying and getting into PA school
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Make sure you are financially
secure. You cannot work during school.
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Shadow a PA for 2 weeks
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Ask your favorite professors, PA's, and physicians for references.
If she or he isn't jumping up and down in anticipation of writing your
reference, don't use him or her.
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Be unique in your statement about why you want to be a PA. Think
how you can differentiate yourself from your competition.
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Learn about the programs and apply to those that seem to be a good fit
for you as a person.
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Visit the PA program you are interested in prior to applying so you
are informed about the program and aware of the expectations of the
program. This information will be invaluable during your interview.
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Get some type of healthcare experience before you show up; every bit
of experience helps.
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Do as much shadowing before PA school as time allows- it will help you
in the long run.
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Take advantage of the ability to apply to numerous PA schools though
the CASPA application process.
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Be true to yourself and what your real goals are and then do everything
you can to pursue those goals.
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