The weeks leading up to the 2020-2021 CASPA cycle have been challenging for physician assistant school applicants. They have been faced with many adversities, such as finishing important pre-requisite courses online, having shadowing and volunteering opportunities canceled and being laid off from their jobs that have been providing them with valuable patient care experience. Unlike any other application cycle, this upcoming cycle has fallen during a worldwide pandemic. CASPA will open on April 30th and is addressing the concerns of applicants surrounding the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We can't tell you how many times we see personal statements that, to the writer, seem PERFECT, only to find out they say "Physician's Assistant" or the inappropriate spelling of "their." Many candidates post their essays on forums. We can assure you that getting your statement reviewed for free, in a public setting, by an anonymous person competing for the same spot as you IS NOT a good idea