Getting into PA school is not your whole life. SAY WHAT?!? It feels like it’s your whole life, like your entire future depends on it. And now the next CASPA cycle is about to open; it’s time to apply to Physician Assistant school. Thrilling, right? And terrifying, right? Yep, we get it. It’s only one of the… View Post
Join us for #StudyFaves17
We are trying something new here at PA Trek Coaching! On Monday we are kicking off two solid weeks of daily photo prompts. #StudyFaves17 starts tomorrow, Monday, March 27 and runs through April 16. We have a list of prompts with words that are all focused on studying, such as: the things that work to make our brains retain information things that… View Post
Fear
How many times a day are you afraid? I did a little experiment and over the course of the day I counted 34 times. Occasionally I experienced the adrenaline pumping, heart thumping, nausea causing fear (usually because my kids were 1 inch away from killing themselves). Most of the time my fear was more subtle, like a cloud hanging… View Post
A Final Prewriting Tip: Give yourself Time
One of the most important prewriting tips you need to know is about the beauty of time. Appreciate it. Utilize it. Maximize it. When it comes to your personal statement essay, be generous with how much time you allow for the writing process. It will allow you to craft an essay that reflects who you are and tells the… View Post
More personal statement prewriting strategies: Freewriting and Life Maps
You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club. ~Jack London It can be difficult to whittle down your approach to the CASPA personal statement. Where do you start writing? How do you provide a snapshot of the values you’ll have as a provider as well as an overview of the unique experiences that have lead you to the PA… View Post
Personal Statement Prewriting Strategies: Mind Mapping and Word Storm
Prewriting is a great way to begin the process of writing your Personal Statement for the CASPA. The personal statement is a required element of your application. There’s no formula to follow, which can be liberating or terrifying. You want to demonstrate your knowledge about the PA profession but keep it from sounding like you’re reading from a PA manual. You… View Post