How to Become a PA: Steps, Prerequisites & Salary Outlook

What is a Physician Assistant? 

Knowing how to become a PA begins with understanding the role. PAs are licensed medical professionals educated in the medical model who diagnose, treat, and manage diseases while collaborating with physicians. 

A PA’s responsibilities

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Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) for Law School — The Expert Guide

A law school letter of continued interest (LOCI) is an essential tool available to waitlisted candidates or applicants awaiting a final decision from their top-choice program. It can mean the difference between staying on the waitlist and getting admitted. In …

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How to Get Hired – “Apply Within” by Laszlo Bock (former Google Chief People Officer)

This is a quick, easy read that walks through the entire cycle of the job application process, written by Laszlo Bock, the first Chief People Officer at Google (and author of the book Work Rules). We know it says 112 …

By Tyler Orr
Tyler Orr Career Services Director
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Consulting Case Interview Guide – With Examples (2026)

Written by a former McKinsey consultant and Wharton MBA, this is your ultimate, expert-backed guide to cracking the case interview. Whether you’re applying to MBB firms like McKinsey, BCG (Boston Consulting Group), or boutique consulting firms, this article will give …

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Abbie Simister’s Path to P.A School

Abbie Simister is a senior at SVU (2026) who just got accepted into P.A school and is planning to matriculate this fall. She has some fantastic advice about how she got into P.A school

P.A. Schools only have the G.R.E …

By Lauren Vestel
Lauren Vestel Peer Career Coach
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Med School and MCAT Prep: Advice from a Med Student

Will Fawcett is a student at the Oklahoma State College of Osteopathic Medicine. Right before he started his undergraduate premed years, he was recruited to play football at SVU but ended up at BYU instead. He still loves our school, …

By Lauren Vestel
Lauren Vestel Peer Career Coach
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10 interview questions every college student should be ready to answer

Stepping into an interview for your first internship or entry-level role can feel overwhelming. You want to impress, but you’re not sure what the recruiter or hiring manager will ask—or how you’ll stack up against other candidates. The truth is, …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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16 great job opportunities for business administration majors

Career mapping is the process of outlining a clear plan for professional growth by identifying potential job opportunities, required skills, and advancement paths within a chosen field. For business administration graduates, career mapping is especially valuable because it helps them …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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So You Want a Career in the Great Outdoors?

Female park ranger in front of ocean. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

What could be more appealing than working among trees, fresh air and water? A career that connects you with the earth rather than one that chains you to a …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Why Volunteering in your Field is a MUST for Pre-Meds

Until you have a medical school acceptance letter in hand, people from all walks of life will continue to give you advice about “how to get into med school.” As a pre-med, I feel like I’ve heard almost all of …

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