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
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Cycle: 2026-27.
- CASPA deadline: September 1, 2026; supplemental due September 4.
- Casper: third or fourth quartile required.
- GRE and MCAT: not reviewed for 2026-27.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a complete CASPA file, supplemental, prerequisites, three letters and a Casper score in the third or fourth quartile. GRE and MCAT scores are not required or reviewed for 2026-27. No patient-care-hour minimum is published. Official application
Important dates
- Spring 2026: annual CASPA cycle opened.
- August 25, 2026: last Casper test date.
- September 1, 2026: complete and verified CASPA deadline.
- September 4, 2026: supplemental deadline.
- Matriculation date: not published on the current application page.
How selection works
Holistic review considers academics, writing, recommendations, Casper, experience, attributes and the formal interview without publishing fixed weighting between elements. Official admissions
Interview details
Confirmed
Mature, self-directed candidates are formally interviewed by the Admissions Committee each fall.
Not published
Exact dates, modality, location, duration, structure, interviewer roles, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official admissions
Who this program may suit
BU may suit applicants prepared for a high Casper threshold who can demonstrate self-direction, patient-centered care and interprofessional teamwork. Official admissions
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your example demonstrates self-direction and teamwork. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is Casper required?
Yes, with a third- or fourth-quartile result.
Are GRE or MCAT scores reviewed?
No, not for the 2026-27 cycle.
Is patient care required?
No fixed hour minimum is published.
Sources
Source check: August 22, 2026. BU explicitly identifies the 2026-27 admissions cycle, firm 2026 deadlines and Casper threshold. Its current application page does not publish a matriculation date, so the unsupported August 2027 claim is removed. Current status is Continued.
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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