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The 2026 Pre-PA Virtual Session: How to Get Into PA School with Lilyana Ziemba, PA-S is a live online event designed for aspiring Physician Assistant students who want to gain a competitive edge in the PA school admissions process. Live Virtual Session | Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 5PM PST / 8PM EST
This session is led by Lilyana Ziemba, PA-S, a Duke PA student who has successfully navigated a highly competitive admissions process and understands what top PA programs are looking for in applicants.
During this interactive session, participants will gain insight into how to build a strong application, stand out on CASPA, and approach each part of the admissions process strategically.
Topics covered include:
• What top PA programs look for in applicants
• How to stand out on CASPA
• Building strong clinical and patient care experience
• Writing a compelling personal statement
• Approaching supplemental essays effectively
• Interview strategies and common questions
• Mistakes to avoid during the application cycle
This session is ideal for students preparing to apply or those early in their pre-PA journey who want to start building a competitive application.
Participants will:
• Learn how successful applicants approach the PA school process
• Understand how to strengthen each section of CASPA
• Gain insight into admissions expectations at top programs
• Develop strategies for personal statements and interviews
• Avoid common application mistakes
Pre-PA students will gain:
• Actionable strategies to improve their PA school application
• Insight into competitive applicant profiles
• Early preparation for CASPA and interviews
• Confidence in navigating the admissions process
• A clearer understanding of what it takes to get into PA school
The 2026 Pre-PA Virtual Session: How to Get Into PA School with Lilyana Ziemba, PA-S is a live online event designed for aspiring Physician Assistant students who want to gain a competitive edge in the PA school admissions process. Live Virtual Session | Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 5PM PST / 8PM EST
This session is led by Lilyana Ziemba, PA-S, a Duke PA student who has successfully navigated a highly competitive admissions process and understands what top PA programs are looking for in applicants.
During this interactive session, participants will gain insight into how to build a strong application, stand out on CASPA, and approach each part of the admissions process strategically.
Topics covered include:
• What top PA programs look for in applicants
• How to stand out on CASPA
• Building strong clinical and patient care experience
• Writing a compelling personal statement
• Approaching supplemental essays effectively
• Interview strategies and common questions
• Mistakes to avoid during the application cycle
This session is ideal for students preparing to apply or those early in their pre-PA journey who want to start building a competitive application.
Participants will:
• Learn how successful applicants approach the PA school process
• Understand how to strengthen each section of CASPA
• Gain insight into admissions expectations at top programs
• Develop strategies for personal statements and interviews
• Avoid common application mistakes
Pre-PA students will gain:
• Actionable strategies to improve their PA school application
• Insight into competitive applicant profiles
• Early preparation for CASPA and interviews
• Confidence in navigating the admissions process
• A clearer understanding of what it takes to get into PA school
