Essays That Will Get You Into Physician Assistant School

The PA School esay is your ticket to the interview. In fact, your essay (personal statement) may be the most important single piece of medical writing you will do in your medical career. Andrew J. Rodican, PA-C has been helping PA School Applicants get acepted to PA school since 1997. This book is his third book and includes of 40 essays that worked.

You've finally finished your personal statement and it's perfect! There's just one thing to consider before hitting the "send" button - will it meet the admission team's expectations? How will you know? CASPA guidelines are vague - "Write a brief statement expressing your motivation or desire to become a physician assistant." School websites aren't generally more helpful. Do they want to hear that you've dreamed of becoming a PA since you were five and loved your toy stethoscope? Are they interested in your volunteer work at a homeless shelter? Will it help that you've been a science nerd since 9th grade Biology? How should you tell your story? Should it read like a textbook, a novel or something in between? The fact is there hasn't been much guidance. Until now. Admissions directors and faculty from PA programs across the country have shared their thoughts on personal statements - what they hope to see, what they wish they'd never see, and tips to make an essay shine. When compiling this book, we realized that access to insider information is just the first step to writing a winning personal statement. That's why we teach you everything you need to know about essay writing, from form to finesse, with step-by-step tips and examples. This is your all-in-one guide to writing the ideal personal statement for Physician Assistant programs anywhere in the country.

This updated volume offers vital help to college students who are applying to medical school and are required to write a medical school admissions essay. Extensive advice covers the many do’s and don’ts of writing a successful essay. The authors instruct on organizing ideas, writing a rough draft, then editing and polishing the draft to produce a finished essay for presentation. This new edition offers special focus on subjects relating to questions frequently found on the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test), including information on the new 2015 MCAT. The book concludes with approximately 38 model essays, each followed by a critique. All essays were submitted by applicants who were accepted to their chosen medical schools.

"Savanna Perry, PA-C walks you through the essential steps of making your personal statement stand out. You will learn to showcase who you are in a way that will leave your admissions committee reader excited to meet you." Adapted from back cover

Give PA applicants a competitive edge. The best resource for anyone considering this career. Getting Into the PA School of Your Choice, 2/e is a precise blueprint that addresses every step of the application process, including what schools look for in an applicant, financial aid, Internet resources, and information on PA programs. *How to select a PA program *Setting and achieving goals *Comments, suggestions, and tips from current PA students *Trends in PA programs- including excerpts from "PAs in the field" and salary profiles *Expert advice on effective letters of recommendation Writing a quality essay-including sample “essays that worked” *Interview strategies- including the toughest questions and answers *Advice and contacts for financial aid *Key web sites and Internet resources

You're slaving away at your personal statement, but can't help wondering if anyone will read past the first line. A troubling thought, isn't it? A great personal statement does matter. It's what makes you different from the millions of other applicants hoping for attention from the Admissions Committee. After all, everyone is cranking out healthcare experience hours, fulfilling requisite coursework, volunteering, shadowing - you know, the usual. The question is where to start? With this book of 101 real life PA school admissions essays, we've given you the start. Running the gamut from mediocre to marvelous, we've added comments and detailed analysis based on information gathered from interviews with Admissions faculty from across the country and backed by years of professional writing experience. We show what works and what doesn't. This book sheds light on the mystery of a great personal statement. Whether you want to avoid over-used themes and common grammar errors, or find inspiration for ways to tell your story, it's all here.

A memoir of the author's first years as a physicians' assistant in Nebraska.

After submitting your application for physician assistant school, the interview is next. Does the thought of a face-to-face encounter that will decide your future scare you? Are you worried about saying the ¿right¿ thing? You¿re not alone. In Physician Assistant School Interview Guide, Savanna Perry, PA-C walks you through the steps of taking control of your interview and using your personal accomplishments to impress your interviewers. Acceptance to PA school is becoming more competitive every year, and this book will help provide the tools to ensure you join the ranks.In these pages, you¿ll learn how to: Prepare for your specific interview type by familiarizing yourself with various interview techniquesStand above the crowd with the knowledge to understand the motives behind the questionsDevelop thoughtful, mature answers to over 300 questionsGain the confidence needed to secure your spot in a PA programThis interview is your chance to impress your future alma mater and move one step closer to becoming a PA. This book is the key to help you reach your goal.