What is CASPA?
The Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) is a clerical service for applicants to PA programs. It will collect one set of materials from each applicant: an on-line or optional paper application, any available standardized test scores, transcripts, and recommendations/evaluations and authenticate them. CASPA will then photocopy and distribute the application to each member school an applicant designates. CASPA will also send individual applicant and summary data, including several GPAs, in both paper and an electronic format convenient to each designated school. Programs will then conduct their admission processes as usual and continue to make all selection decisions. CASPA’s role is solely to collect, authenticate, organize, and distribute applicant materials, freeing up program and institution staff and resources.
Related Questions
- Does my CASPA application, references and transcripts ALL have to be received by CASPA by the earliest designated programs deadline or will documents be added whenever they arrive at CASPA?
- How long does it take for transcripts to arrive at CASPA?
- How long does it take for references to arrive at CASPA?
