Click Add A Course under the appropriate term. Enter the course code. Department prefixes and course numbers must exactly match what appears on your official transcript. Enter the course title.
Updated coursework will not be verified. In most cases you will not need to send updated transcripts; however, some programs may ask you to send them to CASPA or directly to the program. Contact your program directly for their requirements.
Additionally, since updated coursework is not verified, new grades will not be factored into your existing CASPA GPA; however, your updated grades will be made available to your programs and they may choose to update your GPA locally. Once you submit your application, most sections are locked to prevent edits.
Review CASPA Grade Value Charts to view some Canadian institutions' unit conversion ratios. If your transcript lists labs separately, you must list them as separate courses on your application as well. Record the labs exactly as they appear on your transcript.
If your grades are listed as numbers (e.g., 93), enter them exactly as they appear on your transcript. They will automatically convert to the equivalent CAS letter grade. The CAS Grade populates automatically. This allows us to standardize your coursework for all programs and cannot be edited. Click Save. Continue adding courses, as needed.
Select Your ProgramsClick Add Program at the top of the application home page.Use the filters to locate the programs you are interested in applying to.Click the plus sign next to a program to add it to your program list. ... Continue adding programs as desired.Begin filling out the application.
Submit the application to CASPA once that is completed and entered in application. (you may have to give consideration to others schools deadlines for this one – you can submit to different schools at different times if needed.)
Once you submit your application, the essay cannot be edited or changed. Do not exceed the maximum length: You can see both the word and character count below the field in the application.
Once you submit your application, you cannot edit any existing Experience entries. You CAN add additional new entries after submission, however.
If you start your CASPA application before your planned submission cycle, delay requesting references or submitting your personal statement until your “target” cycle opens. These aspects will not roll over.
The parts of CASPA that will be carried over include personal information, academic history, and supporting information. Since your existing CASPA account will not carry over the text written in the “essay” section, keep your personal statement saved on your computer in a word document or on a google doc.
Yes. You can submit your application before your transcripts, evaluations, and/or official test scores are received by CASPA.
two weeksCASPA averages a turnaround time of two weeks for verification of an application. However, during the busiest periods, this can take up to four weeks.
Remember there is a 5,000 character limit. This means you have 5,000 characters, not words, in which to complete your essay. Often, this will come out to be about 800 words. In your essay, clearly state why you're pursuing the PA profession while demonstrating your knowledge of it.
Many programs have strict guidelines and completed evaluations cannot be removed or replaced. Choose your evaluators early in the application process to ensure they have adequate time to submit your evaluation. Prepare your evaluators.
As far as hearing back from programs after interviews, it ranged from a month to three days after. If you get waitlisted you could theoretically get a call the day before the program starts that you are in.
A recommendation should be at least one page, but not more than two. If it’s shorter than one, the applicant may appear weak. If it’s longer than two, it may be too long for someone to review effectively and also may be full of unnecessary information.
Most PA schools have overall GPA and science GPA minimums of 3.0. Some are higher and some are lower, but the AVERAGE student accepted to these programs definitely has GPA scores over 3.0. Even if you have a heart of gold, rarely are PA schools going to consider applicants with GPAs of less than 3.0.
Can PA’s practice independently? Physician assistants cannot run their own practice. They have to work under the supervision of a physician. Many states allow physicians to determine exactly what constitutes supervision.
If you took honors courses, select Yes and click Continue. Then, click the plus sign next to the courses. Be sure to only select courses that are clearly identified as honors on your transcript.
Don't list courses under the school in which the credits were transferred. You may need to go back to your Colleges Attended and add a school to enter the transfer credits for.
Then, convert the credits by multiplying the number of units listed on your transcript by the conversion factor. For example, if your conversion is 1 unit = 4 hours and your transcript lists 1 unit for a course, you would enter 4.00 credits on your application. If 0.50 is listed, you would enter 2.00.
If your course credits are mostly in "3.0," "4.0," or "5.0" format, then your transcript is listing normal semester, trimester, or quarter credits and no conversion is necessary. Enter the credits exactly as they appear on your transcript.
Coursework must exactly match your official transcripts; don't use an unofficial version, like a printout from your school's website. List your courses under the correct term, year, and class level. Department prefixes and course numbers must precisely match those on your transcripts.
Academic status refers to your status during the term you are inputting, not your current status. Refer to the list of Academic Status definitions below for more information. If you're entering courses for a term that is currently in progress or planned, select In Progress/Planned . Click Save .
Since credit values, grade values, and course subjects vary widely from school to school, your programs need some type of standardization so they can accurately compare applicants. This standardization is achieved by using your coursework to create a standard set of GPAs, ensuring you are compared to other applicants fairly and equally.