kabecker Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hello! I graduated from undergrad several months ago, and after deciding not to spend the next 5 years in a biomechanics lab I decided PA was for me. However, now that time has come to finish that CASPA application, I am really struggling with the concept of the personal narrative. I do not even know what PA schools are really looking for, especially when speaking of my strengths versus my goals as a PA. If anyone has any suggestions for me I would be very grateful. Hope everyone has been enjoying their spring! -Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Katie ... get started and come back when you have something down. This is your essay ... now write it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabug Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Katie, look on this forum where people have posted their essays for evaluation. That should give you a good starting point in understanding how to get started. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Steve Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Katie...try to find some PAs to shadow/interview. Talking with them may help put a point on your focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSArtist Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Just tell them why you want to be a PA, what lead you to it, what do you want to do as a PA etc. Here are the points you need to have covered :) Who (you) What (wanting to become a PA) When (NOW!!! (I'm guessing here... ie what has prepared you & why is now a great time to let you in?) Where (this isn't as important for the PS) Why (Why you? What makes you special?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 and after deciding not to spend the next 5 years in a biomechanics lab You might not want to state this as the main impetus behind your decision ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabecker Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 I posted on here before taking the time to explore the forum more, so after several hours of looking at other prospective students' statements I have a much better idea of what they are looking for. Thanks to all of those who replied with words of encouragement, I am definitely NOT looking for someone to write MY narrative. As for the direction of my PS, I decided to talk about my experience with the particular PA I job shadowed (who was the same PA who helped with my ankle surgery 7 years ago) and the characteristics I appreciated about him and what characteristics I have that would make a good PA... something along those lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabug Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I posted on here before taking the time to explore the forum more, so after several hours of looking at other prospective students' statements I have a much better idea of what they are looking for. Thanks to all of those who replied with words of encouragement, I am definitely NOT looking for someone to write MY narrative. As for the direction of my PS, I decided to talk about my experience with the particular PA I job shadowed (who was the same PA who helped with my ankle surgery 7 years ago) and the characteristics I appreciated about him and what characteristics I have that would make a good PA... something along those lines. Sounds like a great PS! Good luck to you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSArtist Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Sounds like a great PS! Good luck to you!! We were going for actual advice not a rewrite of certain things... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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