4 Ways to Make Extra Money as a PA
While the PA profession can be quite a lucrative career, you may be looking for ways to increase your income even further. Maybe you have student loans to pay off, are looking to buy a home, want to pay for…
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3 PA School Supplemental Essay Examples for Your Application
As a pre-PA, you’re likely gearing up for a tough part of the process—writing your PA school supplemental essays. But don’t stress too much over it! Instead, think of it as your chance to showcase your qualifications, experiences, and passion…
How to Find the PANCE Prep Option That’s Right for You
Students often get overwhelmed by the sheer abundance of PANCE prep resources available to them. It’s hard to know which to choose, given the realities of being in PA school—not only are finances often a limiting factor, but so is…
How to Crush the PA-CAT Exam with Blueprint PA Practice Questions
You’ve decided to apply to PA school—congratulations! You’re about to embark on an exciting (and busy) couple of years on your way to becoming a PA-C. As PA school application numbers have grown, administrators have started to use the Physician…
PA-CAT vs GRE: What You Need to Know for PA School
Originally published October 2021 / Updated February 2025 Standardized tests have always been a part of the application process for becoming a PA, and the GRE was the only test around when I was going through applications. While the MCAT…
How to Answer PANCE Practice Questions: A Step-by-Step Breakdown
Test-taking is a skill in itself. One that’s crucial throughout your PA education, and essential to master before taking the PANCE. Just like any other skill, this requires practice! You may know the material from lectures, but can you recognize…
Meet Blueprint’s New CME Qbanks for PAs!
I don’t know about you, but when I was a new graduate I was initially unsure how to best obtain CME credits as a PA. Conferences seemed like the most obvious solution, but I suffered from a little known condition…
How to Build & Maintain Strong Friendships During PA School
It’s no secret that PA school is rigorous. Given all the work that goes into the program, it may feel like your only option is to shut down and focus on studying independently. While isolating yourself may feel like the…
New Year’s Reset: How to Stay Organized in PA School (& Stick to It!)
One of the biggest struggles of PA school is getting yourself organized and, even more so, staying organized. We’ve all been there—getting a planner in the beginning of the school year, and forgetting about it by November. From the whirlwind…
What is the Average PANCE Score?
After all your hard work, you’ve gotta pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (the PANCE) in order to practice. (No pressure, right?) If you’re worried about the exam and are wondering things like what the average PANCE score is,…