Give PA applicants a competitive edge.
The best resource for anyone considering this career.
Getting Into the PA School of Your Choice, 2/e is a precise blueprint that addresses every step of the application process, including what schools look for in an applicant, financial aid, Internet resources, and information on PA programs.
*How to select a PA program
*Setting and achieving goals
*Comments, suggestions, and tips from current PA students
*Trends in PA programs- including excerpts from "PAs in the field" and salary profiles
*Expert advice on effective letters of recommendationWriting a quality essay-including sample essays that worked
*Interview strategies- including the toughest questions and answers
*Advice and contacts for financial aid
*Key web sites and Internet resources
Introduction
Chapter 1: The PA Profession
Chapter 2: What do PA programs look for in an applicant?
Chapter 3: The Internet for PA school applicants
Chapter 4: Setting Goals
Chapter 5: Selecting a Program
Chapter 6: Completing the Application
Chapter 7: The Essay
Chapter 8: The Interview (part 1)
Chapter 9: The Interview (part 2)
Chapter 10: The Interview (part 3)
Chapter 11: Financial Aid
Chapter 12: PA Job Descriptions
Appendix A: What if I don t get in? (reapplying)
Appendix B: Writing an Effective Letter of Recommendation
Appendix C: Personalized Goal Sheet
Appendix D: Synonyms
Appendix E: User Survey
