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Macy Alexandra
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HOW TO WRITE YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT (PA) | Dos & Donts + revealing mine
In this video I discuss how to write your personal statement. I go through some big DOS and DONTS & reveal pieces of my own personal statement and it’s structure! I hope this is helpful! Feel free to leave any further questions below ~ Happy writing!
UPDATE: I am offering personal statement feedback. Email your inquiry to 20somethingconfidential@gmail.com
UPDATE: I am offering personal statement feedback. Email your inquiry to 20somethingconfidential@gmail.com
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APPLYING TO PA SCHOOL? | What you NEED to know | the twenty something
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In this video I take you along with me through my physician assistant (PA) school application process from start to finish! UPDATE: I am offering personal statement feedback and edits. Email your inquiries to 20somethingconfidential@gmail.com
this is honestly so insightful and provided rlly unique advice! thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I hope you two are doing well!
You too!!
Which bachelor degree u did and was how long before u did pa school.?
Did you enjoy majoring in kinesiology how did you get started as an MA
Hey, dear . Did u write this fir ur undergraduate And nice advice video
How long was your statement..5000 words are a lot to write.
5000 characters**
mine was about at the word limit!
Just waiting on more PA application videos from you guys as this next cycle of application deadlines are approaching 😅
Hi! I loved this video, it broke everything down so simply so thank you for that. I have a question. I’m currently on a gap year after finishing undergrad in May 2021, and had a change in heart in what I’d like to pursue (being PA school). I realize that the application cycle JUST opened so my question is regardless of deadlines, when do you think the absolute latest is that you’re able to submit your application and still have a very good chance? I have all of my prerequisites done, personal statement done, plenty of patient care hours, and would just need to ask for letters of rec and take the GRE (if my desired schools require it)
This video was perfect and helpful!
so glad!! <3
I made a CASPA account already, before the cycle I am applying for has opened. Do you know what things transfer over? Since entering everything from your transcript is time consuming can I do it now, or will it all reset when the application opens for the 2022 cycle?
Should you start working on applications after graduating undergrad or while in undergrad a exactly the year out from the year you want to begin (if that year is directly after graduating undergrad) I’m trying to figure out if I should be waiting to finish all prerequisites which I probably won’t have done until I graduate. I am hoping to graduate by December of 2022 or spring of 2023 at latest if I need that time. I still need time to bring up my science and overall gpa prior to wanting to submit my info to CASPA, so should I focus on improving gpa, getting all prerequisites done, and then applying in 2023 to begin in 2024? My school does not offer precise premed as I am a bio major and psych minor so I could use all the advice and help I can get!
Hi Ali! Everyones timeline is different. I graduated undergrad in spring 2018, worked as a medical assistant, applied to school in spring/summer 2019 and started my program spring 2020. I worked during the year that I was applying and interviewing, so I ultimately worked for ~2 years between undergrad and starting my program. This is not uncommon and many of my classmates worked for longer. The application cycle always opens in the spring and stays open until approx. the following winter (depends on the program). You'll need to have your clinical hours before applying for most programs.
Thank you so much! Your advice on looking at the admission statistics is very helpful! I am applying this April :)
Best of luck with your application cycle!
How did you keep track of all of your information? As you were a pre pa student?
What happened to this channel?
PA school!! Haha trying to get back into it now <3
@@TheTwentySomething oh I’m so glad you got in! I’m sure you’re so busy and hope it’s going good
Could you please give me what universities accept an international student?
I am so grateful to come across this video! I love this. So informative!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi! I have a question hopefully you can help me with. I am currently in community college hoping to transfer to a university then once I graduate with my bachelor's I will apply to PA school. I am currently taking prerequisite classes at community college (micro, physiology, anatomy, etc.) will those classes transfer, and do I not take those at university? I am honestly confused because I hear from multiple advisors' different opinions and I feel like I don't have a clear path on my way to PA school from my standpoint since I am at community college. Hopefully you van help :)
Community college courses do count for prerequisites!
How many hours as an MA did u have ?
~2500 i believe!
Can you tell us your gpa and your statistics like all of your hours please
Personal statement? what is this a police interrogation??
Oof i feel so behind after watching this 😭
you’ve got this ;)
I have about 7 schools that I am applying to and I'm taking my GRE next month (July) will the schools still look at my application even though my exam is not taken yet? Does it matter if your resume is 2 pages long?
The problem of retaking classes is that you have to pay for that out of pocket and its not cheap. I just finished my BS and didn't get great scores but still passed. I can't afford to take them over again so I'm stuck with the grades that I have. I work in the medical field as a paramedic in the ER and been doing this for over 15yrs. I hope that my experience and age can really set me apart from those who don't have the experience that I have. I just have to work on my personal statement and see if I can get an interview for PA school.
Hey Johnny . Have you considered working for a company that offers tuition assistant or reimbursement. Hopefully that can help you get on the path. No matter how long it takes the time will still pass. It’s worth a try
@@Poraharae I work for a big name hospital that has it's own university and I still can't get in there. I don't know what to do because my GPA will never let me be accepted. I have to find another way. Thank you.
@@johnguillen68 try direct entry MSN programs.
Hi Macy! Thanks for sharing :)! Just curious to know how many pages your personal statement came up to
there is a set character limit to follow! Mine was under that limit
What programs emphasize patient care/healthcare hours?
I just found your channel and it’s really helpful. I hope you guys are safe!!
So u went from MA to PA?
yes! i wasn’t a certified MA though :) worked for a private practice after i finished undergrad
@@TheTwentySomething Hey, so when did you start working as a MA, I’m currently a freshman in community college and I was thinking of applying when I move out to a two-year university. Great video btw! Great advice.
@@nornubarikii6903 i actually started my MA job when i graduated from undergrad :) I just devoted undergrad to grades and volunteering. I think it could be difficult to work an MA schedule while still in school, but if you’re able to make it work then that’s great too!
@@TheTwentySomething Oh wow, thank you so much!
@@TheTwentySomething Hey, also I had another question, when did start volunteering?
I just found your channel and I absolutely love it! It is so refreshing seeing videos and content from people who are pursuing graduate education. I am planning on applying to PA school in the next two years! Can't wait to see more videos :)
aw thank you! So glad you're enjoying the channel! You'll be applying before you know it!
HI Macy! which PA school are u going to go to?
I went to Wake Forest :)
Great advice!!! Made me think what I can put into my letter.
Im so glad it was helpful! Best of luck with your applications! xo
Hey I was wondering what a GRB is. Sorry I’m still in high school so I don’t understand some of the terminology 😂. Thanks !
shanghai shawty GRE! it’s an exam that a lot of graduate programs require applicants to take! it’s not PA-specific at all! In fact, if you’re still in high school, the GRE will likely be completely replaced by the PA-CAT prior to you applying. PA schools are in the process of transitioning to a more applicable test for applicants (+the GRE has been shown to not be a great indicator of student success anyways). Hope this helps! <3
Hi!! I wondering how you guys got your jobs working as medical assistants? Did you find the position online on websites like Indeed? Thanks for the helpful videos!
Nirali Satasia Hii!! yes I found my position through applying online! I believe it was through Indeed actually!
I’m applying next year but I don’t have experience.
congratulations! thats super exciting! just be aware that most programs do require a minimum of 1,000 hours of patient care experience to consider your application complete!
@@TheTwentySomething thanks I'm working on it, I have an interview for a volunteering position at the hospital coming up.
This video contains great advice, thank you!
stephanie ayala i’m so glad you found it useful!!
aye I’m at UVA majoring kinesiology too !! woop woop
Olga Ako omg that’s awesome!! I miss those days 💗💗
Awesome thanks
Hi, do you have an email address?
Khadijah Jabal 20somethingconfidential@gmail.com :)
I’m looking at this and I’m going into only my first year of college this fall😂😂😂
that’s great! you can never be too prepared ;)
The Twenty Something no idea how I just saw this now lol but aha tru :)
girl im seventeen and watching this 😩 im pretty sure i know everything about the PA profession and school its concerning
@@annavitalia 😂😂👌🏼
that was cool :)
Peace be to you! I'm a new subscriber. I have been a Physician Assistant for twenty years. I still can't get over how competitive PA school has become!😰 You give great advice for the personal statement!😊✍🏻👍🏾👨🏾⚕️
Thank you so much Omar! That means a lot!!
I wrote my personal statement for graduate school. I am a Junior in college. I have to write academic statement of purpose as well. 😭😭💔
Thal Lu getting a head start! that’s great!
@@TheTwentySomething Yes I know. I am also applying to research grants and other programs just incase I don't accepted into any graduate school.
that’s great! best of luck!
you're incredible!!
ilyyy ty!!! 💗
This is such an insightful video! I am finding it difficult to incorporate my theme throughout. How were you able to weave in the theme of dance when talking about your volunteer, clinical experiences, and overall throughout your personal statement?
just got back to you via email!! <3
I love your videos. Can you please make a video about book, or just let me know, which books do you suggest reading? I don't know, if anyone said that to you before, but your English is beautiful and so broad. Can you give me any ideas of what to maybe read and become more knowleadgable and increase my vocabulary?
Wow thats such a sweet comment! Thank you so much! My favorite novelist is Khaled Hosseini -- particularly Kite Runner & A Thousand Splendid Suns (really really sad though). I've made it a goal of mine to read as many literary classics as I can! Some of my favorites are A Catcher in the Rye, The Bell Jar, Great Expectations, A Farewell to Arms, & The Sun also Rises. A newer book that I read recently and loved is Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens !! Happy reading :)
@@TheTwentySomething Thank you very much for answering so quickly! You inspired me to read even more and I am hoping to improve my vocabulary. Thank you again! Can't wait for new videos from you, stay safe:)
Yayieee hihi keep posting wahh hihi keep safe wahh hihi happy late new year yiee the best wahh hihi more content hihi yieee
Bookmarking this for later! Love your channel!!!
Kali Alexandria yay!! thank you 💗 I hope it’s helpful!! let us know if there’s any other vids you want to see!
Also, would you be willing to read my personal statement and give feedback? I am in my 2nd cycle of applying without interviews yet.
Mary Kate Caputo sure! you can share it on a google doc to 20somethingconfidential@gmail.com 💗
Can you and nichole make a video about your personal stats, MA experience, etc. talking about your pre-PA journeys?
Mary Kate Caputo we have two videos now about our experience as MAs!! we talk about our journey to PA school in a few of our videos on the pre-PA playlist 💗 we def have more videos upcoming about this!
wish I had this advice when I was applying to grad school!! So helpful!!!
Lucy Shippee hehe thanks luce💗
hi girl! just subscribed last night! we should connect and collab sometime 💗 love your videos!