Introducing Exam Master’s PA Admissions Corner
A step-by-step primer for admissions professionals working in the health professions.We’ve gathered together years of insight to help PA Programs get the most out of their admissions process – helping you attract the best candidates.
Understanding the Participants in the Admissions Process
ISSUES 1 & 2
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 11/10/2021
Let’s get started on making your PA admissions program as good as it can be.
Controlling the Admissions Cycle
ISSUE 3
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 11/16/2021
Here we begin dividing the aspects of admissions and illustrating how to take control and make the most of your program’s resources.
Controlling the Interview Process
ISSUE 4
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 11/30/2021
Being in control of the interview process can come down to one major point: applicants are interested in programs that are interested in them.
Controlling Applicant Ranking/Rubric
ISSUES 5
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 12/07/2021
We look at three different areas where you can maintain control of the ranking rubric to ensure that the best applicants are selected for your program.
Where Does Your Program Stand? State of the PA Industry
ISSUE 6
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 12/13/2021
A look at the overall industry, how it’s changed, and some statistics that may surprise you.
Struggles in Admissions Practices Part 1: Grade Inflation
ISSUE 7
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 12/21/2021
Grading is a relative measurement, subject to plenty of tampering and interpretation from those doing the measuring.
Struggles in Admissions Practices Part 2: Didactic Preparedness
ISSUES 8
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 12/21/2021
How can you prepare for the possibility that your incoming students may not be as prepared as you thought?
Struggles in Admissions Practices Part 3: Competition Among PA Programs
ISSUE 9
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 12/28/2021
Competition among PA programs is a major factor affecting the admissions process and will only intensify in the coming years.
Struggles in Admissions Practices Part 4: Competitive Analysis Exercise
ISSUE 10
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 1/04/2022
Ask yourself these questions about how you stack up to other programs in your geographic area.
Applicants Must Know, Like, and Trust You!
ISSUES 11
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 1/04/2022
Time to discuss how your applicants perceive your PA admissions program, and how to use their perceptions to bolster your outcomes.
Managing PA Admissions Personnel Part 1: Creating the Key Admissions Duty Timeline
ISSUE 12
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 1/11/2022
Compare your program’s admission duties timeline to the national average, and find out what can be done to stay competitive, and focus your staff on the areas that need the most effort.
Managing PA Admissions Personnel Part 2: Key Admissions Personnel and Skill Set Rating
ISSUE 13
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 1/18/2022
How you assign your admissions department’s key duties is extremely important. First, you need a clear understanding of who your key admission personnel is and their duties and skillsets.
Managing PA Admissions Personnel Part 3: Common Questions
ISSUES 14
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 1/25/2022
There are always great questions that arise during the numerous seminars we’ve conducted on PA program management, and we want to share the answers with you.
Meeting Enrollment Goals Part 1: The 72-Hour Rule and the 80/20 Rule
ISSUE 15
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 2/01/2022
Let’s continue making the most of your PA program’s admissions with time-tested and proven knowledge on meeting enrollment goals.
Meeting Enrollment Goals Part 2: Common Questions
ISSUE 16
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 2/08/2022
It’s time to discuss how your applicants perceive your PA admissions program, and how to use their perceptions to bolster your outcomes.
Successful PA Admissions Part 1: Finding and Enrolling Your Ideal Applicant
ISSUES 17
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 2/15/2022
Once you identify your ideal applicants ahead of time–the ones who want to attend your program and who are motivated to succeed when they do–your staff can spend their time focused on them.
Successful PA Admissions Part 2: Behavioral Interview
ISSUE 18
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 2/22/2022
Behavioral interviews are a fantastic tool for locating applicants who will be a great fit in your program and for eliminating applicants that display problematic tendencies.
Successful PA Admissions Part 3: Group Interviewing
ISSUE 19
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 3/01/2022
Let’s continue by discussing how group interviews can save you and your program from missing terrific applicants and how they can help you recognize red-flag behaviors.
Successful PA Admissions Part 4: Expanding Diversity and Inclusion
ISSUES 20
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 3/08/2022
Everyone agrees that medicine needs equitable representation across all demographic population groups. How do we move from a theoretical discussion on diversity and inclusion to a methodology that can be applied to any PA program?
Successful PA Admissions Part 5: Common Questions
ISSUE 21
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 3/15/2022
We complete our five-part series on Successful PA Admissions by addressing some of the most frequently asked questions regarding interviewing, pre-screening, diversification, and inclusion.
Make or Break Compliance Part 1: Guide to Meeting ARC-PA Standards
ISSUE 22
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 3/22/2022
Compliance is necessary to prevent headaches and citations, and it has distinct benefits if it is maintained promptly and thoroughly.
Make or Break Compliance Part 2: ARC-PA Standard A3.13
ISSUES 23
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 3/24/2022
We conclude the topic by examining the most frequently misunderstood Accreditation Requirement: ARC-PA Standard A3.13
Remediation Part 1: Early Intervention for Student Challenges
ISSUE 24
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 3/29/2022
Whether you are the dean of a pharmacy school with 600 enrolled students or running a PA program with 72 enrolled students, remediation is a necessary part of academic life.
Remediation Part 2: The Student Success Coaching Model
ISSUE 25
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 3/31/2022
Many student performance challenges can see significant improvement by implementing pre-matriculation classes or modules, or a Study Skills Seminar at orientation or during the first few weeks of classes.
Remediation Part 3: The Academic Success Coach
ISSUES 26
PA ADMISSIONS CORNER NEWSLETTER
First Published: 4/05/2022
Providing good academic support for your students begins with a robust advising system. Training one of your faculty members to be the Academic Success Coach can pay dividends.