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! 💙
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…
For many pre-PA students, the first step of the application process is deciding your top programs. As you start to explore PA schools, you feel your chest tighten and pulse quicken as you examine the statistics. How do you know…
How much does PA school cost? The short answer is…a lot. In fact, the average PA school tuition for a 27-month program can range from about $70,000 to $120,000. 😶🌫️ A number of factors determine whether you end up closer…
If you’re in undergrad considering your path in healthcare, you may be wondering a common question: “Is PA school hard?” Well, the short answer is, yes! (But, you can get through it if you’re armed with knowledge about what’s ahead.…
Choosing a career in healthcare can feel a bit like a crossroads—your heart’s in it, but your brain is fried by all the options out there. If “PA vs RN” or “RN vs PA” has been showing up on your…
How much do physician assistants make? If you’re on the path to becoming a PA-C, there’s a good chance you’ve pondered this question. The short answer is that, according to the AAPA Salary Report, the median salary for a practicing…
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…
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…
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…
As you’re applying to PA school and filling out the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA), you may wonder about the “Experiences” section and how much detail to include. At its core, the CASPA experiences section is meant to…
