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Will they accept it with the CHM 11500 credit exam? Do you need to do something else?  \n• Verify that the letters you intend to get will meet the needs of the schools at which you intend to apply BEFORE you apply to those schools.  \n• Consider taking your National Admission Test early if possible (see GRE, below) .  \n• Become familiar with the application process. Read the PA school websites and the CASPA Help Center (application instructions)  \n• When it comes to all application materials, read and follow all instructions. Carefully edit materials that you submit and save a copy of everything you turn in to programs.  \nGeneral Timing Tips—The common Application, CASPA, opens in late April  \n• National Admission Tests—early in spring semester in which you are applying or earlier  \no  GRE [https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/about](https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/about)  \n􀂃 Research which schools will need the GRE  \n􀂃 You will need to provide yourself plenty of time to register in advance and study for the GRE  \no  PA-CAT is required by few schools, but make sure you have looked into this well in advance of your application [https://www.pa-cat.com/](https://www.pa-cat.com/)  \n• Letters of Evaluation—ask letter writers by spring break of semester in which you are applying  \n• We recommend meeting with letter writers and asking for letters by about spring break.  \n• CASPA Letters will be submitted electronically into the system by your letter writer using a system called Letters by Liaison  \no You will submit the letter writer’s name and information  \no Your evaluator will then receive an email providing them access to the system to complete some Likert scale questions and upload their letter  \n• For schools not using CASPA, you will typically apply through their graduate school application portal  \no Their letter system is often typical to the above system.  \no You will enter the letter writer’s information and the writer will receive information to enter a portal to add their letter to your application.  \n• Sending Transcripts—send soon after final grades are available (earlier for completed transcripts from earlier coursework)  \n• Academic History Section  \no Once CASPA opens, you should start filling out your application and get to the Academic History section  \no In this section you will find instructions on sending transcripts to CASPA  \no You will need to send Official Transcripts from all schools at which you earned college credit.  \no In the Academic History section once you enter your colleges attended, you will be able to download a Transcript ID Form. This form needs to be sent along with your transcript.  \n• Instructions for ordering your Purdue transcripts are below.  \n• Purdue ONLY sends PAPER transcripts. This means it takes a bit more time so you need to get these ordered early.  \n• You will need to determine the process for sending the Transcript ID Form to any other schools from which you need to obtain a transcript.  \n• Transcript Entry  \no Part of the application requires that you enter every course you have taken semester-bysemester.  \no You will want a copy of your transcript to work from while you do this. You need to be precise when you do this.  \no Do not work from memory.  \no You do not need to pay for professional transcript entry  \n• Timing Your Application—submit your application in July if possible  \n• Early submission is ideal  \n• Keep an eye on deadlines and apply well-before these.  \n• April-August (or later)--Supplemental Applications  \no Some schools have supplemental/secondary application questions within the CASPA application in the “Program Materials” section. Those must be completed at the time CASPA is submitted to those schools.  \n• June-August  \no Submit your application  \no Continue receiving supplementa","cbCairX1fpJl0sQE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairX1fpJl0sQE","pdf",162951,"English","# Before You Apply\n## General Timing Tips\n## National Admission Tests\n## Letters of Evaluation\n## Sending Transcripts and Academic History\n## Timing Your Application\n## Supplemental Applications and Interviews\n# Follow-Up and Ongoing Preparation","[{\"question\":\"What should applicants do before submitting PA program applications?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants should confirm coursework and letter requirements with each school before applying, verify that intended letters meet school needs, and review the PA school websites and CASPA instructions.\"},{\"question\":\"When should evaluation letters and transcripts be requested and sent?\",\"answer\":\"Evaluation letter writers should be asked by spring break during the semester of application. 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