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: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 27 months.
- Location: Pleasantville, New York.
- Cohort: 40 seats.
- Deadline: March 1.
- Interview: in person on campus.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued; next review April 2032.
Admission requirements
Applicants normally need 3.0 cumulative and science GPAs, B-minus prerequisites, 300 care hours, 40 PA hours and three references; GRE is not required. Official program
Important dates
- March 1: CASPA e-submit deadline.
- Around August before the enrollment year: selected applicants begin receiving interview invitations.
- June 30 in the enrollment year: bachelor's degree and prerequisites are due.
How selection works
Pace uses holistic review across academic credentials, experience, service, aspirations and interpersonal skills. Interview candidates are assessed with rubrics on professional awareness, leadership, service, communication, personal qualities and coping ability before final decisions. Official process
Interview details
Confirmed
The in-person campus day includes faculty meetings, a tour, student interaction, an individual interview, group exercise and essay.
Assessment
Pace evaluates professional awareness, commitment, leadership, service orientation, communication, interpersonal skills, motivation, professionalism and coping ability with rubrics.
Not published
Exact dates, total duration, prompts and final factor weights are not public. Official process
Who this program may suit
Pace Pleasantville may suit applicants seeking a campus-based Hudson Valley program with a structured in-person assessment. 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
When is the application deadline?
March 1.
Where is the interview?
In person at the Pleasantville campus.
What does interview day include?
An individual interview, group exercise, essay, tour and interaction with current students.
Is the GRE required?
No.
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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