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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Interested in being a Physician Assistant (PA)?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Find out everything you need to know about CASPA!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>And register today for a PA Virtual Fair!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The 2025-2026 CASPA (<a href="https://caspa.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/#/login">Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants</a>) cycle will open on April 24, 2025. Please see below for important
cycle dates and information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">CASPA CUSTOMER SUPPORT</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">: We encourage both applicants and advisors to use the <a href="https://help.liaisonedu.com/CASPA_Applicant_Help_Center" target="_blank">CASPA
Applicant Help Center</a> before starting an application. If you have any additional questions, you may contact the customer service team directly by phone at 617-612-2080 or by email at <a href="mailto:support@caspa.myliaison.com">support@caspa.myliaison.com</a>.
For real-time news, updates, and information, follow PAEA on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PAFocus" target="_blank" title="https://www.facebook.com/PAFocus">
Facebook</a> and <a href="https://x.com/pa_focus" target="_blank" title="https://x.com/pa_focus">
X</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">CASPA Fees & Fee Waivers<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The 25-26 <a href="https://help.liaisonedu.com/CASPA_Applicant_Help_Center/Starting_Your_CASPA_Application/Getting_Started_with_Your_CASPA_Application/3_CASPA_Application_Fees">
CASPA application fee</a> is $184 for the first designation and $61 for each additional designation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Each year, <a href="https://paeaonline.org/">
PAEA</a> provides a limited number of <a href="https://help.liaisonedu.com/CASPA_Applicant_Help_Center/Starting_Your_CASPA_Application/Getting_Started_with_Your_CASPA_Application/3_CASPA_Application_Fees">
fee waivers</a> to applicants. The <a href="https://help.liaisonedu.com/CASPA_Applicant_Help_Center/Starting_Your_CASPA_Application/Getting_Started_with_Your_CASPA_Application/3_CASPA_Application_Fees">
fee waiver</a> covers the fee of the first two programs ($245). To redeem the full waiver amount, applicants must submit to their first two programs at the same time. If they wish to apply for additional programs, they are responsible for the remaining balance. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">To be considered for a CASPA <a href="https://help.liaisonedu.com/CASPA_Applicant_Help_Center/Starting_Your_CASPA_Application/Getting_Started_with_Your_CASPA_Application/3_CASPA_Application_Fees">
fee waiver</a>, the 2025-26 <a href="https://caspa.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/#/login">
CASPA application</a> must be created, complete the <a href="https://help.liaisonedu.com/CASPA_Applicant_Help_Center/Starting_Your_CASPA_Application/Getting_Started_with_Your_CASPA_Application/3_CASPA_Application_Fees#Applying_for_a_Fee_Waiver">
fee waiver application</a>, and submit a copy of any required 2024 federal income tax returns. Fee waiver information can be found <a href="https://help.liaisonedu.com/CASPA_Applicant_Help_Center/Starting_Your_CASPA_Application/Getting_Started_with_Your_CASPA_Application/3_CASPA_Application_Fees" target="_blank">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">CASPA Application Enhancements<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The enhancements listed below have been added to the 2025-26
<a href="https://caspa.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/#/login">CASPA application</a>.
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Updated Applicant Agreement<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Disclosure of potential CASPA applicant data usage by programs, and directs applicants to inquire about each institution's terms and conditions and privacy policies.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Disclosure of potential generative or predictive AI usage by programs during application review, and directs applicants to inquire about each institution's use of AI and their
policies. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Life Experiences Essay is now required (prompt language in attachment)<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Applicants will answer this essay, which allows them to describe their unique life experiences relevant to comprehensive admissions review in 2500 characters.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Comments for Likert Criteria in Letters<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Allows for letter authors to add comments to their Likert scores for additional context.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">CASPA Program Directory<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Visit the updated <a href="https://paeaonline.org/our-programs" target="_blank">CASPA Program Directory</a> to view PA program pages. The directory has a map view or a list view, allowing applicants to view
the geographical span of our PA programs across the country. It also includes advanced filtering options such as GRE requirements, Veteran support, minimum GPA, etc. We've also included fields for each program, such as:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Doctoral degree offered<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Prerequisite GPA<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Admission type<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Virtual experience hours accepted<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">CASPA Applicant Guide<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We want applicants and advisors to feel as prepared as possible when going into the 2025-26 application cycle. Our team has released an updated version of the <a href="https://paeaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CASPA-Applicant-Guide-25-26-Final-Version-April-Update.pdf" target="_blank">CASPA
Applicant Guide</a> to help with the process. Share this free, thorough, and <a href="https://paeaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CASPA-Applicant-Guide-25-26-Final-Version-April-Update.pdf">
easy-to-follow guide</a> with your pre-PAs to help them navigate any questions about creating a successful application. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">CASPA Test Account<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Want to see what your applicants see? Starting on April 24th, you can create a test application account by visiting the <a href="https://caspa.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/#/login" target="_blank">CASPA
application</a> and selecting "Create an Account." On the following screen, you will be able to indicate that your account is a test account. You may also want to consider using "test" in your username. You can continue to use this account in future cycles.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Virtual PA Admissions Fairs<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">You and your students are invited to chat
<a href="https://paeaonline.org/events/2025-virtual-pa-admissions-fairs">virtually</a> with faculty and staff from 55+ PA programs across the U.S. for free on April 30 and May 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. at the
<a href="https://paeaonline.org/events/2025-virtual-pa-admissions-fairs">Virtual PA Admissions Fairs</a>. This is a great way to engage with admissions representatives, ask CASPA questions, and learn what is special about each PA program. <a href="https://www.careereco.com/Affiliate/paevents" target="_blank">Register
today</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">PA Path Podcast<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Host Emma Sellers, MS, of <a href="https://paeaonline.org/">
PAEA</a>, discusses the PA admissions process with PA faculty, staff, students, and health professions advisors to offer everyone from pre-PAs to practicing PAs a greater understanding of the PA pathway. <a href="https://www.papathpodcast.org/" target="_blank">Listen
and subscribe</a> to <a href="https://www.papathpodcast.org/">The PA Podcast</a>! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">CONTACT<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://help.liaisonedu.com/CASPA_Applicant_Help_Center" target="_blank">CASPA Applicant Help Center</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">617-612-2080 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="mailto:support@caspa.myliaison.com">support@caspa.myliaison.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Or on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PAFocus" target="_blank" title="https://www.facebook.com/PAFocus">
Facebook</a> and <a href="https://x.com/pa_focus" target="_blank" title="https://x.com/pa_focus">
X</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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