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in essays, Interview, pre-pa on 12/03/17

 

If you think you get a lot of questions about why PA, try explaining to people that you are coaching Pre-PA students to gain admission into PA School! There is a lack of awareness surrounding the PA profession, but that is slowly changing. With more awareness comes more competition for spots in an accredited PA program. More and more qualified applicants are getting waitlisted. And that is why PA Trek can help! Here are some examples of how a coach can help you.

 

A little talk about boasting

 

Many times we have the right qualifications but have difficulty representing them well. It can be a real mind game to feel like you are “selling” yourself. If you have the credentials it feels annoying to have to push it to admission committees. You’ve spent years accumulating healthcare experience, volunteer and shadow hours, as well as maintaining a great GPA with a difficult course load. But when they are reviewing 1500 applications for 50 spots you better make sure that your application is packaged and delivered in a way that is noticeable.

 

It’s invaluable to have an experienced PA Trek Coach who has been through the application experience themselves (and helped mentor students to achieve their goals) assist you with your application. They can help you present yourself as an outstanding professional that will be an incredible asset to any PA program.

 

One common mistake many of our clients make is that they are overly concerned about boasting. Another common mistake is that they overlook significant events that should be included in their CASPA. It is really hard to feel like you are bragging, but that is truly the only way that PA programs will get the necessary information they need to make a thoughtful decision. Now is not the time to be afraid of sounding arrogant. A coach can help you tastefully include key pieces of information that will make your application stand out. They can also help you determine which pieces are ok to leave out. Not every time you donated blood needs to be included in CASPA!

 

Creating a Grad School level essay

 

Another reason to hire a PA Trek coach is to help with your personal statement and supplemental essays. Your essays will take your application from average to outstanding. Not only do you get to work with your PA Coach, you will also have a skilled professional editor to make sure that the grammar and flow is up to grad level standards. We can’t state enough how important your essays are to admissions committees. This is your chance to show them why you are the best choice for their program. If you don’t impress them, you don’t get an interview. Which brings us to the another important part of getting into PA school, the interview.

 

Interview Skills

 

If you are like most of us, the interview is a nerve racking event. The only way to prepare is to practice. How awesome would it be to practice with an experienced PA who knows what PA schools are looking for? Creating an environment that replicates the PA school interview is a great way to figure out your best interview tactics and is a great way to figure out how to address your weak points.

 

Mentorship

 

We think the best part of working with our coaches is the friendship you develop. Our coaches walk along with you through the ups and downs. They get how hard this path is, more than anyone. Your coach will be your biggest cheerleader but also give it to you straight. We are so proud of our clients and their accomplishments, big and small! This holiday season, maybe instead of that new sweater or techy item, you should invest in your future! Ask your friends and family to chip in and purchase a coaching package. This will be something that will give you a leg up on the competition, which is priceless.

 

Please let us know if you have any questions! We’re here to help: patrekcoaching@gmail.com

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I would like to share some excited news with you. I recently was accepted to 2 PA schools and still have another interview coming.

I was accepted to Marshall B. Ketchum in Fullerton, CA, and Touro University- California.  and another interview at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, Ca.

I wanted to thank you for giving me the best coach ever. He is super supportive and always check if I was ok during the process. I am so happy and proud of myself that I even got in the first year. I know how competitive PA schools are, so I am just so thankful that I found you all.

Betty, accepted at Marshall B. Ketchum and Touro University, California Coaching Package

I took your advice and went into my interview with confidence. I just want to thank you so much for all your help!!! I am truly grateful for what you’ve done for me. 🙂 

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Robin Coaching Package

I don’t even know how to thank you for all your help!! I was accepted to my first choice program at the Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Class of 2019! Not only that, but I was one of those they called right after the interview. I am absolutely excited (and scared)!

Thank you again for all your through assistance! I don’t think I could have done this without you!

Angela, accepted at Yale School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program Coaching Package

I just got their acceptance email. Beyond excited and grateful. Thank you so much for everything. I would not have come this far without your help!

 

Aleena, accepted at UTGRV Mock Interview/Personal Statement Critique

My experience with PA Trek Coaching was great. The team really provided me with the guidance I was looking for, plus tons of extra information that really came in handy. Initially, I was struggling with my personal statement but my PA Trek coach encouraged me to look inside myself and dig deep. Without their help, I’m not sure if I would have been able to articulate my story in such a professional way. Additionally, the mock interview with my coach gave me a new perspective and insight on the entire process. I know the mock interview helped me gain confidence with my interviewing skills, which really paid off. Thank you, PA Trek Coaching! 

Liza Chapman, accepted at Emory University Coaching Package

I used personal statement review and interview bootcamp. These resources were INVALUABLE to me. I felt my confidence grow, and when it was time for my last interview at my top choice school, I killed it!

Lindsay Hickman, accepted at St. Catherine University, MPAS Personal Statment Critique/ Interview Bootcamp Personal Statement Critique and Interview Bootcamp

I just wanted to share that after my ONLY interview this cycle (aaand my first cycle applying), I was just accepted to Carroll University’s PA Program and will be starting this coming May!!!!!
I will be forever glad that I took advantage of  PA Trek! My coach gave me great advice and suggestions which I definitely took to heart and worked on the week following our mock, and knowing what I needed to work on gave me the confidence that I needed. I felt I truly rocked that interview and clearly I did something right. 🙂

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Mary, accepted at Carroll University Mock Interview

We took an hour for a mock interview at the end of September and I just wanted to give you an update on my interviews! So far, I have gone to four. I was accepted at South University (Savannah, GA) and Western Michigan University! Your mock interview helped me so much. At WMU, I had an impromptu essay about the state of health care in America / pros and cons of the current health system and I felt completely prepared – I wouldn’t have had too much to say if you hadn’t recommended I look into it further! Just wanted to let you know! Thanks so much for your time. It was well worth it.

Laura, accepted at South University and Western Michigan University Used our Mock Interview

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