{"id":8263,"date":"2019-04-14T17:48:59","date_gmt":"2019-04-14T17:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pages\/?p=8263"},"modified":"2023-08-30T18:23:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T18:23:09","slug":"pa-program-physician-assistant-student","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pages\/pa-program-physician-assistant-student\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Into Your #1 PA Program as a Physician Assistant Student"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s time! Time to start thinking about the kind of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pages\/pa-school-tech-tools\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PA program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you want to attend. This can be daunting. Graduate programs, especially graduate programs for medical-based careers, can be competitive and stressful, but hey- it\u2019s good practice for when you land your first PA job in the real world! However, to even land that job, you have to get into a great PA program. That means your school application needs to really make an impact with admissions. (AKA you need to kick things off with a great GPA). For a new and improved way to study, check out Picmonic! Picmonic is a visual study guide that helps you succeed in school and score big on the PANCE. But do you know what else it takes to get into your dream <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pages\/5-helpful-tips-pas-school\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PA program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? We\u2019ve put together a little list for you to consider before applying.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understand Your Role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you really know what a PA does? Like, really. Not just from a clinical standpoint, but an emotional one, too. If you don\u2019t, admissions faculty will see right through you. It\u2019s important to demonstrate just how much you want to be a PA in the essay portion of your admission packet. Good grades and having a great recommendation from someone you shadowed is one thing, but putting all that information into an essay that explains why you want to be a PA (and what kind of PA you intend to be) is a major part of getting into your top choice PA program.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nix the Drama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of essays, it\u2019s crucial to know what to include and what to leave out of your essays. Yes, it\u2019s important to show that you know your stuff, that you are a special individual perfectly capable of being an awesome PA, and that helping others is important to you, but what\u2019s equally as important is being sure not to include drama-filled stories about your life. Admissions is looking for an essay that doesn\u2019t make them feel like they\u2019re in a CW soap. So explain how you overcame a hardship to become a better person, but leave the drama for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Felicity<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reruns.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be a Shadow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While studying is required to get your GPA to good place and score big numbers on your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pages\/pa-students-passing-pance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PANCE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s the real world application of your studies that makes a big impact with admissions. Find a way to shadow a PA for at least 40 hours. Many schools require this, but even if they don\u2019t, shadowing gives you a better idea of what you\u2019re in for once you graduate from your PA program.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Numbers Are Super Important (But So Is Being Well-Rounded)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While good grades and near-perfect test scores are a key part of your application process, more and more often admission experts are stressing that they aren\u2019t accepting students based on numbers alone, but rather <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their entire academic career<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That means you need to have amazing test scores <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be a well-rounded person who engages in extracurricular activities and gives back to their community. If you\u2019re saying studying takes up all your time, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pricing\/physician-assistant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stop cramming<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and let us introduce you to Picmonic. Our visual study guides will help you learn more in less time, freeing you up to volunteer and get some IRL healthcare experience that\u2019s perfect for your PA school application. Plus, using our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pages\/spaced-repetition\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily Quiz with Spaced Repetition <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will keep your knowledge totally locked in. For forever. (You\u2019re welcome!)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give Good Face<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest hurdles PA school candidates face is interviewing in person for a position in a program. Sure, looking good on paper is great and will get you in the door, but showing up unprepared to an interview can destroy any chance of getting into a PA program. Remember to dress professionally, arrive on time, and stay confident during your interview. You wouldn\u2019t have been called in for face time they didn\u2019t have interest in you!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Prepared for Your PA Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a PA means patients may see you more than the doctor. You\u2019ll often be the first to evaluate a patient and you\u2019ll need to really know your stuff even long after you take the PANCE. That\u2019s where Picmonic\u2019s <a href=\"\/pricing\/physician-assistant\">physician assistant mnemonic<\/a> visual study aids come in. Forget cramming! Picmonic is the best online study guide out there, helping you to retain up to 331% more than just re-reading notes and your textbook. Picmonic\u2019s practice study guides,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pages\/spaced-repetition\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> spaced repetition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and daily quizzes will give you the boost you need to ace every test and totally remember what you learned. Plus, you\u2019ll learn faster with our visual study aids, freeing you up for more time to practice for your big interview. What a win-win. Sign up for a free trial of Picmonic today!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/?register=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"123\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Try-Picmonic-Free-CTA.png\" alt=\"Click Here to Try Picmonic Free\" class=\"wp-image-8043\" title=\"Click Here to Try Picmonic Free\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Try-Picmonic-Free-CTA.png 940w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Try-Picmonic-Free-CTA-300x39.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Try-Picmonic-Free-CTA-768x100.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/\"><br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><br>Download our mobile app and take Picmonic on the go!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/picmonic-2-0\/id1102493706\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iosappstore-light-1024x361.png\" alt=\"Click Here to Get Our Free iOS Mobile App\" class=\"wp-image-8141\" title=\"Click Here to Get Our Free iOS Mobile App\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iosappstore-light-1024x361.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iosappstore-light-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iosappstore-light-768x270.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iosappstore-light.png 1704w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.picmonic.androidapp&amp;hl=en\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/googleplaystore-white-1024x361.png\" alt=\"Click Here to Get Our Free Android Mobile App\" class=\"wp-image-8142\" title=\"Click Here to Get Our Free Android Mobile App\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/googleplaystore-white-1024x361.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/googleplaystore-white-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/googleplaystore-white-768x270.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.picmonic.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/googleplaystore-white.png 1704w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time! 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