How to Write Your Physician Assistant Personal Statement: Admissions directors and faculty share their expectations for your PA school essay and we teach you how to write it

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 int...