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Students who are accepted as freshmen into the Physician Assistant Direct Admit Pathway must successfully fulfill all undergraduate requirements. When the requirements are all met, the student is guaranteed a seat in the Marietta College Physician Assistant Program.  \nHigh school students who qualify (requirements on page 2) and are selected for the PA Direct Admit Pathway will stay connected to the program throughout their undergraduate career. They are assigned a Pre-PA advisor and interact with the program activities on campus.  \nInterview Tips:  \nCome prepared with questions about the program to ask the interview committee. Dress professionally and practice your interviewing skills before you arrive. Know what makes you a unique and interesting person who deserves a spot in the program. Be ready with some stories/action-based examples that show these traits about yourself.  \n“My direct admit interview was professional but not super intense.  \nI had done some basic interview practice but took a deep breath and answered honestly. I felt the faculty and staff wanted me to succeed and to get to know me during the interview. I am excited tobe surrounded by good people dedicated to medicine as I further  \nmy education.” — Natalie Chase, Direct Admit, class of 2025 Sample shadowing and patient care hours for high school students:  \n• Private practice office  \n• Hospice volunteer  \n• Caretaker at in-home healthcare organization  \nFor more information about Marietta’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies graduate program, [please visit](please visit www.marietta.edu/pa-program)[ www.marietta.edu/pa-program](please visit www.marietta.edu/pa-program).  \nCommon majors for Direct Admit Pathway students:  \nHealth Science Biology  \nBiochemistry (Sample minors) Psychology Leadership  \nHealth Communication  \nFavorite classes:  \nHuman Anatomy (BIOL 212) Advanced Human Anatomy (BIOL 401) Microbiology (BIOL 202)  \nPsychopathology (PSYC 350) Community Healthcare (HSCI 201) Chemistry (CHEM 131/133)  \nApplied Nutrition (SPTM 285)  \nThis is the time. 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