Trying to decide where to apply??

[Ucfstef84]

Hey everyone! I am in the process of doing my prerequisites in Florida and will be applying to PA school sometime next year. I am trying to decide where to apply, what schools have the best programs, and the pros and cons of different programs. Does anyone know where I can find information about the ratings of programs and the pros/cons of them? Thanks!!

~Stef

[jen0508]

Here is a list of accredited PA programs

http://www.arc-pa.org/Acc_Programs/acc_programs.html

To start, look at each and every program in the region that you want to attend school and check out their requirements. If you meet the mimimum requirements (required courses, healthcare hours, GPA, etc) , add it to your list of possible schools. Once you have a list of schools whose requirements you meet, you can narrow down the list by other factors that are important to you, such as first time PANCE pass rates. The rest of the pros and cons of a program depend on what you are personally looking for in a program (location - rural or urban?, cost, mission statement, new/old?, cadaver lab or no?, teaching methods, etc). Apply to atleast 10 schools. If possible, visit your top choices to get a better "feel" for the program.....plus, it will show the program that you are seriously interested (most of the people accepted to my program attended a info session)

[Ucfstef84]

Thanks Jen, I will definitely try what you suggested!