SedRate Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I applied this cycle (2010-2011) to only one school and received an interview, but did not get in because of age and lack of experience/health care exposure. It didn't help that it was first and only PA school interview, so I was super nervous and didn't convey my confidence and level of preparation as well as I could and should have. Anyways, since I've applied, I've gained hundreds of hours of shadowing in primary care and orthopedic surgery, hospital volunteer work in PACU, and completed a CNA course. (I'm currently working two jobs as a science tutor and research assistant while finishing up my undergrad, so working in a health care setting is not feasible right now. I will be taking my CNA test soon, and I hope to get a job as a HUC/pt tech/CNA at the hospital I've been volunteering at for the past year once I graduate this May.) My PS describes the path I've taken that led me to this field. In my PS, I mention my lack of experience and what I plan to do to overcome it (all of which I've accomplished since then). I plan to keep most of what's in my PS since I will be applying to several other schools that haven't read it, but I do plan on taking out the parts about my lack of experience and replace it with more about my motivation. Would any of you advise that I write about not getting in my first cycle and what I've learned from the experience? I'm thinking of putting a spin on my non-acceptance into how me reapplying reflects my determination and drive toward this profession and how that drive suggests that I can become a competent PA. I'm just not sure if I should stick that in since the narrative portion of CASPA prompts us to describe our motivation toward becoming a PA, not explain why we weren't accepted. Any advice or suggestions regarding my PS and/or interviewing in general? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_me Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I would answer the CASPA ps the way that it was asked but I would rewrite it to show how your motivation for becoming a PA has put you into action to make it happen. Now if that school has a supplemental I would use that to show what you have done to become a better applicant; a few of my supplemental applications had a spot for reapplicants to do just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRate Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Thank you for sharing your experience and advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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