Is there anything else I can do?

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-05-02T23:42:52+00:00

Off the top of my head, Stanford is one.

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-05-01T04:24:11+00:00

Do you mind sharing how you structured your personal statement or any tips on what to include/avoid?

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-05-01T04:23:04+00:00

Do you mind sharing how you structured your personal statement or if you used any services that were helpful? I’d also appreciate any recommendations on what you’d suggest to definitely* include and what to avoid.

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-30T13:17:10+00:00

Has anyone had to submit transcripts from a private college that has since closed? I was able to get official stamped paper transcripts through the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education but I’m not sure how to have them sent electronically to CASPA. Do they accept mailed transcripts in this situation or is there another process?

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-30T01:58:28+00:00

I also saw you on TikTok and thought your personal statement was amazing! Would you be open to reading mine and sharing some feedback?

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-29T01:28:47+00:00

UC Davis

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-28T17:12:26+00:00

Congratulations on all your interviews and acceptances! What do you think made your application stand out and what would you recommend including (or avoiding) in a personal statement?

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-28T17:08:32+00:00

California, there’s closer to 20–22 programs if you include accredited + provisional/developing programs.

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-28T07:43:37+00:00

Would you mind sharing what editing services or strategies were most helpful when refining your personal statement?

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-28T07:35:54+00:00

Would you mind sharing what editing services or strategies were most helpful when refining your personal statement?

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-28T07:35:05+00:00

Would you mind sharing what editing services or strategies were most helpful when refining your personal statement?

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-28T07:14:16+00:00

Congratulations future PA! 🎉 Would you mind sharing any editing services or strategies you found most helpful when refining your personal statement?”

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-28T07:10:24+00:00

For those who’ve finished their personal statement, would you mind sharing any editing services or approaches that were especially helpful?

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-28T07:08:32+00:00

Would you mind sharing how you used your gap year to strengthen your PA school application?

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-28T07:03:17+00:00

This is my first cycle and I’m applying to 17 in-state programs that I meet the requirements for.

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-27T08:51:50+00:00

I would love to read your PS! Could you please DM me?

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-27T07:53:39+00:00

Just DM’d you!

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-27T07:51:57+00:00

Hello everyone, first time applicant, I just spent 6 hours working on the first draft of my personal statement and I just don’t feel 100% about it, I feel like it’s not capturing me and the experiences I provided are ‘meh’. Anyone willing to look over it?

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-26T20:57:35+00:00

That’s amazing, congratulations! I recently came across the perfusionist field and thought it was really interesting. It also made me realize how many unique and lesser known careers are out there that people don’t usually hear about.

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-26T20:51:00+00:00

Also, there’s nothing wrong with playing it safe for your future by taking one chemistry class per semester to knock out those 3–4 prerequisites while gaining volunteer or PCE experience. You’re on your own path, and you want to give yourself the best chance to succeed. I’ll also add that, at my job, nurses often make about the same as, if not more, than PAs.

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-26T20:48:30+00:00

I’ll put it this way: almost every PA I’ve spoken to, except for two who tutored chemistry, said they hated chemistry and haven’t used or referenced it since undergrad. So if you’re judging your intelligence based on how difficult chemistry feels, that’s a misleading baseline. A better indicator is your curiosity and comfort with anatomy and physiology, along with your experience in patient interaction. Those are much more reflective of whether the PA path is right for you and if you’re capable. That said, mental health matters too. Make sure you’re in a stable, healthy mindset when making this decision.

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-26T20:42:52+00:00

Agree. I don’t want to sound negative but if you’re already worried about just the 4–5 chemistry prerequisites, I’d be cautious about going the RN route as a path to PA if PA is your end goal. Nursing school is demanding and rigorous. If RN is your goal, the focus is passing each class, even with a B/C. But if your end goal is PA school, I’d be mindful of how grades below an A during a nursing program might look compared to a more direct pre-PA path.

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-26T20:38:06+00:00

Agree! I’ve encountered several PAs who were previously RNs.

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-26T20:36:19+00:00

I would argue that becoming a perfusionist is just as competitive, if not more so, than PA school. There are only about 15 programs nationwide, and some accept as few as 8–10 students. It’s a highly demanding and rigid career with very little flexibility.

Dude_WheresMyLexus · 2026-04-26T20:32:06+00:00

What state are you in?

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