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Undergrad: Lafayette College
PA School: Marist College’s Physician Assistant Studies Program
Athena loves to travel and explore different cultures. Her goal is to visit every country. In her free time, she enjoys working out and spending time with her two puppies.
Athena’s journey began at Lafayette College, where she completed her undergraduate studies before advancing to the Physician Assistant Studies program at Marist College. During her time as a PA student, Athena not only excelled academically but also demonstrated strong leadership skills. She actively engaged with prospective students, conducting tours of the PA facilities and collaborating with her peers and faculty to influence admission decisions, demonstrating her dedication to the field and her commitment to helping others.
Athena's passion for medicine and care extends far beyond the boundaries of her professional life. She has dedicated her time and expertise to building medical infrastructure in Peru and participating in medical missions in Costa Rica during her school breaks. After graduating, Athena continued to give back to her community by volunteering on the admissions team of her PA program, where she helped conduct interviews and grade practical exams. Her exceptional contributions were recognized with an induction into the prestigious Alpha Phi Honors Society.
Throughout her professional journey, Athena has gained a diverse range of experiences that have enriched her understanding of various fields of medicine and the challenges faced by patients. She began her career at the renowned Yale Neonatal Intensive Care Unit before moving to the West Coast to practice orthopedics. Later, she returned to the East Coast to specialize in behavioral medicine. Today, she works as a Physician Assistant for the Center for Emotional Health.
As a counselor, Athena draws upon her extensive knowledge and experience to provide expert guidance to aspiring physician assistants. She understands the stress and pressure that comes with applying to PA school and offers her perspective on what admissions teams look for in future students. Athena takes a personalized approach, dedicating time to truly understanding each individual's aspirations and working diligently to help them achieve their PA goals.
Urgent Care Medicine
Undergrad: Wake Forest University
PA School: Campbell University Physician Assistant Program
Jasmyn enjoys hiking with her Great Pyrenees dog, practicing Pilates, learning new recipes, and traveling the world. She volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle, and she loves to explore diverse experiences with her little sister.
Jasmyn's passion for guiding aspiring physician assistants stems from her own journey to becoming a PA. She grew up in New Jersey before relocating to North Carolina for her undergraduate education at Wake Forest University, where she majored in health and exercise science with secondary studies in Chinese and dance. She gained valuable hands-on experience as a certified nurse assistant in orthopedics and oncology, amassing 3,000+ hours of patient care before pursuing a Master of physician assistant practice at Campbell University. During her time at Campbell, she chartered the pre-PA club and mentored aspiring allied health students. Her leadership and dedication were recognized with honors such as the HPREP Scholarship and the Emerging Student Leader Award.
Having benefited from the guidance of a mentor during her own journey, Jasmine has since felt a strong calling to offer the same support to others. She believes in the power of collaboration and mutual support, as all future healthcare professionals will ultimately work alongside one another as colleagues. Students Jasmyn has coached have been accepted to numerous PA programs, including Campbell University, Emory University, Meharry Medical College, Wake Forest University, Loma Linda University, East Virginia Medical School, and others.
Her approach to coaching is highly personalized. Jasmyn takes great care to learn about students as individuals beyond their resumes in order to create tailored application narratives that truly distinguish them. She meets each student where they are in the application process, whether they are fully prepared with a near-perfect personal statement and a clear vision of their top-choice schools, or are still in the early stages of brainstorming and planning.
As a mentor, Jasmyn's greatest strength lies in her firsthand experience with the PA admissions process and her ability to share her knowledge and insights with students. Serving on Campbell’s PA admissions committee has given Jasmyn a deep understanding of the qualities and skills that top programs value in applicants. She also mentors new-graduate APPs at her workplace, further solidifying her commitment to supporting and guiding the next generation of physician assistants. She finds great fulfillment and energy in helping others achieve their dreams of becoming PAs and looks forward to working with each student on their special journey.
Neurosurgery
Undergrad: South Dakota State University
PA School: Bethel University Physician Assistant Program
In her free time, Jewels loves to bake, read, travel, and try new flavors of coffee.
Jewels’ higher education journey began at Dakota State University, where she spent three years as a human anatomy tutor and two years as an undergraduate research assistant. She graduated with a BS in human biology with a 4.0 GPA. Her years of mentoring, tutoring, and admissions experience position her as a knowledgeable guide for PA applicants.
At the core of Jewels' mentoring philosophy is a genuine desire to empower the next generation of physician assistants. She recognizes that the journey to becoming a PA can be challenging, and she is committed to breaking down complex concepts into manageable, bite-sized pieces. By making even the most difficult topics accessible and engaging, Jewels helps her students build a strong foundation of knowledge and confidence.
One of Jewels’ greatest strengths as a mentor is her ability to listen deeply and forge meaningful connections with her students. She understands the fears, challenges, and aspirations that come with pursuing a career in healthcare, and she approaches each student with empathy, compassion, and unwavering support. Jewels tailors her approach to meet each student’s unique needs, ensuring they feel seen, heard, and guided every step of the way.
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I was reapplying for the fourth time and I had finally accepted that this cycle was going to be my last. I signed up as a last hurrah in my 9-year journey to become a PA. I had gotten myself to the interview stage before but never made it off the waitlist. Inspira Advantage and Rahul were understanding of my situation. He would check-in and was very organized, always had a plan, and was very resourceful. Above all, he never gave up on me. He was always there and responded promptly to all my emails. He gave me invaluable insights and tips that ultimately helped me overcome my anxiety during interviews. He identified things that would make me a stronger applicant, things I never thought would have had an impact. I don’t know if I would’ve completed my applications this cycle if it weren’t for Rahul’s guidance and persistence.
If you’re looking for a mentor that’s open to working with you and your needs, then I highly recommend Rahul. Don’t give up! I’ll see you guys on the other side. You got this! Good luck! <3
The review sessions from Sara were really impressive. I was able to learn so much and improve my interviewing skills. This helped me convert three interviews into acceptances. I would recommend her to the other PA school applicants.
Choosing Inspira was one of the best decisions I made during the PA school application process. I was confident that the improvements my mentors and writers suggested improved my application, and I was able to highlight my strengths better. As a result, I got accepted to three schools. Cheers to Inspira for all the help!
Nidhi was an incredible help with the whole admission process. I went with the comprehensive package from Inspira (Combo 20). This covered the number of schools I was targeting and the advice I was looking for. It also came with 4 interview sessions which I felt weren't enough originally because I had calls from more schools than that. My counselor was happy to offer me additional sessions only for interview preparation. I appreciate the flexibility from their side and would recommend their services further.
I want to thank Inspira again for their assistance during the application process for my daughter, Emily. I am sure that the professional help helped her improve a lot. The changes they suggested took her application to the next level needed for a successful application.
Caroline helped me identify my best-fit schools based on my profile. They matched the list of PA schools I already had, and we were ready with the whole plan within the first two weeks. With her support, I quickly prepared all the required application documents. Would definitely recommend Caroline to my peers!
Having been rejected once, I was referred to Inspira for further advice. After my first session with Inspira, I was sure I made the right decision. Nidhi gave me some great points to improve my essays that I couldn't have thought of alone. With her help, I got accepted to two schools. Thanks a lot Inspira!
Inspira's consultants are not only professional but also empathize with you. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to work with Sara on my applications to PA school. Thanks a lot for all the help and support throughout the process.
Inspira's support and feedback helped me gain confidence to optimize and improve my PA school applications. I secured multiple acceptances, including the top 2 schools I was targetting.
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PA school applications are long - you need to create a resume, personal statement, essays, short answers, and support recommenders for each institution. Getting to perfection takes time.
The exact time to get to the end state depends on a number of factors, including which schools you’re applying to, how good you are at writing and editing, and your personal commitments.
Through our PA school application help service, we have worked with successful clients who have spent two months on an application and we have worked with those that have started seven months before the application deadlines. That said, based on what we have seen in the past with applicants’ schedules and writing styles, we recommend starting at least three months before the deadline to maximize your chances of success.
Our mission is to help every candidate realize their true potential. When you graduate from PA school, we want you to look back and be proud of yourself for achieving your dreams. As such, we want to make sure that your financial circumstances are not a barrier to success.
In keeping with our mission, we provide a small number of partial and full scholarships to our applicants. These are awarded after you start working with us and are based on both professional potential and financial need. Please note, these scholarships are only available for our All-Inclusive Package.
That said, we also want to make sure you are working with the best team, and attracting top talent is expensive. Hence, we’re not able to provide scholarships to everyone. Your project manager can tell you more about scholarship opportunities after we start the engagement.
We understand that not all applicants need help with their entire application. For applicants who need PA school application help with only one or two aspects of their applications, we’ve broken down our all-inclusive offering into different phases of the application lifecycle such as final application review, interview prep, and more. Please check out this page for a list of all our offerings.
For applicants interested in a structured and rigorous preparation school, we have the complete end-to-end coaching service where you work with our top Graduate Coaches for an extended period of time. They create a personalized plan to help you set and achieve targets, giving you a leg up when you apply. Your Graduate Coach helps you identify gaps in your profile and fill them through targeted activities such as volunteering, research, academic coursework, and more. Schedule a call to learn more.
Our Graduate Coaches are selected through an extremely rigorous process. We make sure they are knowledgeable, smart, courteous, personable, and professional. Further, you are paired with a Coach based on your profile, background, and interests based on the information you provide through our comprehensive intake form.
However, it is very important that you get along with your Coach. The quality of your application is directly dependent on how well you get along with them. We’ve realized building a relationship doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time to get to know each other, understand the candidate’s persona, and craft a strong application. We try not to prematurely undo progress by switching Coaches.
That being said, if you have any issues, email us at ceo@inspiraadvantage.com and our CEO will personally reply to you within 48 hours. Your success is our topmost priority and we will go above and beyond to make sure you get accepted at your dream school. This includes switching your Coach if needed.
Our project team consists of Graduate Coaches, Writing Experts, and former Admissions Committee members. You will work with a Graduate Coach, who will help you draft the perfect application. They are typically a PA who has served on an admissions committee, is an expert at storytelling, enjoys mentorship, and excels at helping candidates create compelling narratives.
They also make sure your grammar, tone, and sentence structure are in line with what business schools expect. You will also be assigned a Project Manager. Their role will be to ensure all deadlines are met and your application documents are submitted well in advance of the deadline.
Through our vast network of former admissions committee members, Graduate Coaches, and Inspira alumni, we are able to have our finger on the pulse and see what’s going on at top PA schools.
These insights are early and relevant, and they benefit you. We know before anyone else when and how the Admissions Committee at an institution is changing the intake criteria. We can use this to help craft a relevant story.
Only 3% of prospective Graduate Coaches and former Admissions Committee members we speak with each year make it on our team. We want to ensure that our applicants have the best experience, so choosing the right team members is of paramount importance to us.
We have a rigorous multi-step selection process. This includes personality fit, industry knowledge tests, and multiple real-life case simulations. Every member of our team is made to evaluate the applications of past candidates. This helps us evaluate the quality of their insights and communication skills. You can learn more about our selection process here.
We also conduct ongoing evaluations to make sure we are the right partners to help you fulfill your PA schools dreams.
Creating the right application requires time and effort. It is our duty to make sure every consultant is able to dedicate time and effort to your application.
The number of clients each consultant works with depends on the nature of their role and additional commitments within the firm. For example, the work of a Graduate Coach is very different from the work of a writing expert. Also, some of our team members help with tasks such as conducting research on PA schools or writing guides.
Some consultants might work with a small number of applicants who are applying to a lot of PA schools, whereas others might work with more applicants who are applying to fewer schools. You can rest assured that even though members of our team wear many hats, your success is our topmost priority. If we have to choose between losing a potential client or allocating less time to current clients, we will choose the former any day.
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