Blueprint PA Blog
Welcome to the Blueprint PA blog (formerly Rosh Review), where you’ll find resources from day 1 of PA school through the PANCE and beyond. We’re here for you along every step of the PA journey! đź’™
PANCE Pass Rates Are Down To 92%. Here’s How to Pass in 2026
In April 2019, the NCCPA announced that PANCE pass rate had dropped from 98% to 93% after the release of the newest PANCE blueprint. After trending upward to 95% in 2020, the PANCE pass rate has been declining, with PANCE…
Are You Ready to Register for the PANCE?
As a tutor, one of the most common questions students ask me is “Do you think I’m ready to register for the PANCE?” While there’s no infallible way to determine this, there are some steps you can take to assess…
How to Boost Your PANCE or PANRE Score by 100 Points
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…
PA Student Loans: How to Pay for PA School in 2026
Are you a future physician assistant wondering how to pay for PA school in 2026? Or maybe a recent grad trying to figure out how to pay off your PA student loans? If you’re in either camp, you’ve got plenty…
ECG Tips for Physician Assistants: A Tutor’s Guide
Although I have been a certified PA for almost 15 years, I remember those dreaded feelings of anxiety towards ECGs like it was yesterday. Sure, I understood the science, and even read a much-recommended resource on the topic by Dr.…
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,…
New PA, Who This? How to Build Confidence in Your First Job
While PA school does an excellent job at teaching you the foundations of medical knowledge, you’ll still face a large learning curve when you transition to clinical practice. This is to be expected, so don’t let it scare you! You’ve…
Taming the Whirlwind: How to Actually Remember What You Learn in PA School
PA school is intense. In just over two years, you’ll go from learning the basics of medicine to applying that knowledge in real patient care. Between the rapid-fire didactic classes and the hands-on clinical rotations, it’s easy to feel like…

