Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Why the physician assistant profession?
Practise explaining why the PA role fits your experiences and goals. Review whether you distinguish the profession clearly, use specific evidence, and connect your motivation to patient care; then record again with a sharper answer.
Quick facts
- Degree: MMS; 24 months; Glenside and Christiana campus in Newark; ARC-PA Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, C-plus prerequisites, three letters and 200 direct-care hours. A 3.0 GPA is recommended rather than a hard minimum; no test or supplemental is required. Official program
Important dates
- Late April: recurring CASPA opening.
- October 1: deadline.
- Fall entry: year not labelled.
- Review is rolling.
How selection works
One admissions committee reviews one application and one campus ranking. Optional post-acceptance engagement does not affect admission. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Arcadia explicitly conducts no admissions interview, virtual or in person.
Not published
Exact Fall 2027 start date and quantitative file-review weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
Arcadia may suit applicants seeking a two-campus programme with file-based rather than interview-based selection. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your example is specific and evidence-based. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Interview?
No.
Care minimum?
200 hours.
Campuses?
Glenside and Christiana campus in Newark are one programme.
Sources
Recommended preparation
Physician Assistant Interview Essentials
Build a credible PA interview foundation through four focused spoken responses: profession-specific motivation, interprofessional teamwork, fair clinical decision-making, and reflective use of feedback.
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