Writing a memorable PA personal statement is one of the most important PA school requirements. Writing a stellar PA personal statement is difficult for many students, however, this statement is vital for distinguishing your application from all the others. A well-crafted, memorable statement is your golden ticket to a PA school interview, so in today's video, you'll learn what to include in your PA personal statement, common mistakes to avoid and you'll even be able to review PA personal statement examples.
It's important to understand the purpose of the personal statement. Essentially, your personal statement will serve as your introduction to admissions committees. It's a way for you to demonstrate why you have chosen to pursue medicine, and why you want to become a PA specifically. Admissions committees want to understand where your first interest in becoming a physician assistant began, what memorable experiences you've had since that moment, and what steps you've taken towards turning that initial interest into desire and passion for the profession. As with all types of personal statements, your personal statement must address the “why” behind the profession. In this case, why do you want to be a PA? Keep in mind that you'll also be expected to answer this, and other common PA school interview questions during your interview, so be sure to review our blog for expert tips and sample responses.
Here are the timestamps and what we'll cover today:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Your PA Statement
03:14 - Tell A Story
04:19 - Be Original
05:15 - 8 Common Mistakes
08:39 - PA Statement Example 1
13:16 - Analyzing Statement 1
14:09 - PA Statement Example 2
18:41 - Analyzing Statement 2
19:28 - Outro
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