“Before I signed up for the Supp App edit and review service, I was struggling with what to write and how to convey myself efficiently. Though I knew that I have the attributes required by the PA profession, I didn’t know how to express or sell myself. Additionally, English is my second language and I’ve been living in Canada for only 6 years, which felt like a disadvantage.

The edit and review service made a significant difference in my written supplementary application. Comparing what I initially submitted for the edit and review, to what I wrote after making changes from the comments, feedback, and suggestions, I could see it was a drastic change. I almost re-wrote my Supp App according to your editing comments, which was completely worth it. It was not only a process of writing essays but also a reflection of my experience as a whole.

Ultimately, I completed my Supp App and it was competitive enough to make it to the MMI interview stage.

My tip for other Pre-PAs who are thinking of signing up for edit and review service is to be prepared for a tough process of writing, editing, revising, or even re-writing, editing, revising, and polishing, again and again. It’s challenging, not only for you but for all other candidates, so simply do your information research and self-reflection, and polish your responses based on suggestions from coaches!”

“Working with Anne this application round was incredible. She helped me reflect and recognize where I could expand on my experiences, and importantly how they tied to my ultimate goal, to become a physician assistant.

My experience working with Anne changed how I will approach future letters of intent, cover letters, and resumes. She taught me about how to be confident in my word choices, and importantly how to share my passion for the field. If anyone is struggling with writing their letter of intent and is looking for someone to work with, I highly recommend Anne.”

“Applying to the UofT Program with a lower competitive GPA, I knew I had to stand out more on my supplementary application. I had a general idea of what I wanted to portray as my experiences and who I am as an applicant. Still, my statement was sometimes too vague, or I didn’t provide enough evidence for specific points I made. I decided to work with Anne because she is incredibly invested in the PA profession, and I knew she would provide a lot of knowledge and advice. Also, I have been following Anne for the past few years and used her resources to learn more about the PA role.

The Edit & Review service experience was beneficial and lessened my anxiety of always overthinking my answers. It helped me put the pieces of the puzzles together, and I integrated every feedback I received. Thus, I felt very confident in my response at the end. Also, I was very surprised with the detailed feedback and the marking scheme that was used.

Take advantage of this Edit & Review service and start working on your applications early. This will allow you to have it reviewed and integrate your feedback accordingly and without feeling rushed.”

“I found this service online through PA profiles I follow on Instagram and as a first-time applicant, I wanted to ensure my application demonstrated my best work. I had completed my written responses prior to this but was struggling with displaying all the attributes I wanted in a concise way. The coaches gave suggestions on what I could improve on, highlighting the importance of being purposeful in my responses and ensuring that what was written answered the questions effectively. After receiving the revisions, I took time to rework my responses, taking out information that didn’t help strengthen my arguments and adding aspects of the CanMEDSPA competencies to truly demonstrate why I am a good candidate.

I ended up keeping my original work as a reference to see improvements, the responses are more focused, truly demonstrating my own attributes and why I want to become a PA. I can confidently say that this service helped me address the areas I was struggling in my responses and I ended up submitting an application I am truly proud of. ”

“Anne and her team of pre-PA coaches delivered a very high-quality editing service for the PA Supplemental Application. They provide a thorough line-by-line assessment of grammar, spelling, flow and overall content, with a detailed explanation of suggestions and how you can take your response to the next level.

As practicing Canadian PAs, Anne and the coaches have great insight on how to highlight your unique characteristics and personal experiences that admissions programs will look for in a PA applicant. This service really helped me tie all of my ideas together in a way that reflects both my personality and the CanMEDS competencies effectively. Anne and her team even include a graded rubric that helps guide you on how to perfect your application.

After using the editing service, Anne and the coaches are quick to send back their edits and always willing to answer additional questions by email. I can’t thank them enough for their help and I 110% recommend this service to any pre-PA that is looking for comprehensive and professional feedback. If you’re contemplating using this service, I promise you won’t be disappointed!”

“I had a phenomenal experience with the editing service as they really focused on providing suggestions of how to change and provided reasons why rather than just making changes themselves. I preferred it as it helps with other applications and makes you think a different way about how you answer questions. Not only were you provided thorough details of constructive criticism, you also got told what areas were done well and how they can be further improved.

I really enjoyed that there was a structure in the feedback as well, where each feedback is separated by different suggestions. Overall, I feel 1,000x more confident with my statement and feel that it accurately showcases my desire to become a PA.

I would highly recommend this service to others where possible. It helps with fine-tuning and provides perspective from PAs who have gone through the programs and know what they are looking for.

Tips on how to make the most of the feedback: Edit your own work first many times. I submitted draft 3 for review with this service. It makes sure that you get the most out of the service.

I would also recommend reviewing the entire recommendations first, then going in and start changing each, so that you keep in mind the flow of the entire application so you don’t repeat yourself too much. ”

“I had a very positive experience with the Canadian PA Supplemental Application Edit & Review Service. I was surprised to see how efficient the team was in reviewing my application and providing detailed feedback. The coaches were quick in replying to further questions or concerns I had with regard to initial feedback.I also appreciated that the coach performed multiple read-throughs before critiquing my responses.

The feedback I received was very encouraging, simple to decipher, and consisted of logical examples to further help with the thought process. In addition to clearly highlighting areas of improvement, it also pointed out my strengths, which boosted my motivation to strengthen my application. I am 100% satisfied with this service and recommend this to anyone who just needs a little bit of direction on how to improve their written application.

My biggest advice for others would be to make sure you are aware of when the deadline is to submit your final drafts to the editing service, in order to make sure you start your application well in advance. This is because you should try your best to produce the most solid personal statements you can by working on them little by little, but consistently. This way you will have ample time to take breaks and come back to the writing process with a fresh mind. You will also be able to see which areas you are struggling with, as well as whether they are technical or content-based.

By submitting responses that you are intiially confident in as well as by knowing which areas you want to improve in, you can make sure you make the most of this editing service.

The goal of this service is to provide Pre-PAs with constructive feedback that guarantees a stronger final product. If you strive for a strong piece from the beginning, you will get an even stronger piece!

Additionally, be inquisitive about the feedback you receive and make sure of the opportunity for follow-up emails to make sure you are in the right direction.”