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; Greer; January start; cohort 30; ARC-PA Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a U.S. bachelor’s degree, 3.3 overall and 3.0 science GPAs, B-or-better prerequisites and three professional letters. Paid care and volunteer hours are scored but no minimum is required. GRE is not required. Official program
Important dates
- Late April: recurring CASPA opening.
- August 1: verified deadline.
- June-October 31: rolling interviews until filled.
- January: recurring start; entry year is not labelled.
How selection works
Preset weighted criteria rank files using GPA, paid care, volunteerism and military status. Interview scores combine with the pre-screen score for committee ranking and decisions within four weeks. Official program
Interview details
Confirmed
Interview day uses a series of short timed stations, followed by a facility tour and Q&A. Trained faculty, clinicians and staff assess noncognitive attributes.
Not published
The entry year, exact interview dates, modality, location, station count, timing, file access and numeric weights are not public. Official program
Who this program may suit
North Greenville may suit applicants with strong academics, care or service evidence who are comfortable with score-based rolling 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
Deadline?
August 1.
Care minimum?
None, but paid care is scored.
Interview?
Short timed stations.
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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