The Interview That Got This Pre-PA Accepted to 5 PA Schools 

Tolu! Congratulations girl! Its been a RU-vidr on your radar?

Congratulations, I wish you the best on your journey 💙

Hi Tolu, I’m interviewing at UTMB Sept 8! Any advice?

I love it yuyyuyyyyyyyyy

Did you end up getting into a program?

@@xxsam0917xx Yes. I'm in my second semester.

@@XTheSpartanX7 Congrats! How do you like that particular program so far?

@@xxsam0917xx It is absolutely brutal but I am taking it one day at a time. They aren't kidding about "drinking water out of a fire hydrant".

Agreed Omar and so honored to have you as well as a fellow PA!

Thank you so much!

Agreed!

Thanks. I agree. We have recorded several hundred interviews and I have to say this is certainly one of the very best.

My advice to you is read a lot of books! In different genres like stuff you enjoy reading and stuff that you don’t . Practice writing the words you didn’t understand reading and know the definition and enunciation. If you improve your reading and writing skills you will improve your vocabulary. Lastly, I recommend practicing taking the GRE (basic reading, writing and math test) and take it when your ready . Also don’t be afraid to use big words that you are confident saying and knowing. It’s okay to make mistakes and be authentic while doing it! They have seen so many people with different backgrounds and experiences don’t let other people intimidate you about the PA interview. Be the best person you can be !

You got it! Hang in there and I’m sure you will succeed :)

Thank you, Jennifer!

Agreed! 100%

I am so happy that this helped and so grateful to Tolu for agreeing to share her mock PA school interview!

Are you in PA school already

Hail to Pitt! That program was 10/10 one of the best decisions I made before PA school☺️

Have you interviewed De'Wanna? Are you in the process of applying to PA school?

The Physician Assistant Life yup! I have an interview coming up in October 🤞🏽🤞🏽

@@dewannaglow8365 did you get in? :-)

CuddlesgaloreCats they rescheduled the interview 😭 it’s suppose to be this year but who knows with COVID

@@dewannaglow8365 I hope all is well on your end!!

Why not NP since you’ll already be a nurse and you can open your own practice with no supervision from a Physician! Think about it! Good luck

@@dpaper7962 because they aren’t the same thing. A lot of people become and NP and have no nursing experience. There is a path for everyone.

There are post-bacc programs that allow you to take science courses in which you can do well in. You could also get a master’s and get good grades in those to show that you’re determined about PA and can handle the rigorous course load.

@@brookefletcher6929 Thank you so much. I can try to take classes and hope to get in. I'm hoping for this cycle if not, all hopes could be gone.

You could retake the courses. You could take a post-bacc pre med pathway for 2 years. You could work as an ER tech or paramedic or EMT. You could do an accelerated nursing program and work as a nurse for a couple of years first. Life is long.... i'm 31 and just now thinking of applying to PA school myself. I was also thinking of applying at age 24, but... i realize now I wouldnt be as prepared if I took it then. There was such a mad rush. A mad frsntic rush to "grow up and have a career". I didnt become a nurse until i was 28. So... there's time. And then you work and see patients at the age of 20 seeking detox or whatever... or patients age 45 in a deep depression. Life. Is. Long. Be patient. Be persistent. Remain hopefull.

@@MrSlicknick70828 I work as an EMT in the ED for over 17yrs. I'm thinking of just going the nursing route even though it'll take me a long time to get to the NP. If I go that route. I"m 52yrs old and time is my enemy. I don't want to be the sorry sap who went in too late, lol. But I'm looking into that route because of my GPA.

@@johnguillen68 in my accelerated second bachelors there was a student who went in at 50. She now works cardiac ICU. Amazing. Amazing person. And you will be too! You can do it. You may have to work harder in some areas- but I'm sure you'll absolutely crush the clinical. Keep at it. Just keep at it. It's a journey. Focus on the journey. Maybe that's RN to NP. Or RN to FNP to FNP-ED specialization.(if that's what you would like). Julia Child started her cooking show at 50. I know of someone who is in her late 50's and applying to PA school. So long as your senses are in tact and your mind is sharp and you still have the right fight and attitude- you will get there.

multiple mini interviews :]

@@Aston6161 Thank you

Nonetheless, it must have been helpful to practice with a live interviewer and gain confidence. Thanks for sharing the video. ❤️

Right I need someone relatable haha

I wish I could upload one of my interviews from last cycle for you 😂

😂😩 she was wonderful! I’m in the medical field 8 years and still wouldn’t have answer these questions nearly as perfect as her. Very beautifully spoken!

@@calisue309 I need to hear this what happened

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no

Why?

My daughter is Aquarius & wants to be a PA.

She's definitely giving me Aquarius energy.