You've finally finished your personal statement and it's perfect There's just one thing to consider before hitting the "send" button - will it meet the admission team's expectations?

How will you know? CASPA guidelines are vague - "Write a brief statement expressing your motivation or desire to become a physician assistant." School websites aren't generally more helpful.

Do they want to hear that you've dreamed of becoming a PA since you were five and loved your toy stethoscope? Are they interested in your volunteer work at a homeless shelter? Will it help that you've been a...

You're slaving away at your personal statement, but can't help wondering if anyone will read past the first line. A troubling thought, isn't it? A great personal statement does matter. It's what makes you different from the millions of other applicants hoping for attention from the Admissions Committee. After all, everyone is cranking out healthcare experience hours, fulfilling requisite coursework, volunteering, shadowing - you know, the usual. The question is where to start? With this book of 101 real life PA school admissions essays, we've given you the start. Running the gamut from...