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We have one location for our program at the Miami Shores campus of Barry University.  \nHow many seats do you offer? We offer a total of 100 seats for our program.  \nIs there a supplemental application? No , there is no supplemental application.  \nDo you favor a degree from a University or a Community College? No , we do not.  \nWhat kind of degree (discipline) do you require? We do not require a specific degree of discipline.  \nIs there a specific degree you recommend? We highly recommend a science discipline. Is your program rolling admissions? Yes.  \nWhen is the best time to apply? The Admissions Committee recommends applicants apply only when their application is as complete and competitive as possible, meaning that you have met all areas of our competitive statistics (provided above) .  \nWhen is the earliest you can apply? Our application becomes available on the CASPA portal in April of every year. It is our recommendation that applicants apply as early as possible , no later than September.  \nWhen is your program’s deadline? Though we recommend applicants apply no later than September, all applications verified by December 1st are considered.  \nDoes my degree need to be complete before I submit my application, or can I apply while finishing my degree? Degrees can still be in progress at the time you submit your application.  \nHow many PREREQUISITES can I apply with planned or in progress? Applicants are required to have all prerequisite coursework (including labs) completed prior to submission. Any applications submitted with pending/unverified prerequisites will not be considered.  \nDo you have a year limit on your prerequisites? There is a ten (10) year limit from the year of matriculation on our prerequisite coursework.  \nHow many letters of recommendation do you require and from whom? We require three letters of recommendation. They can be from a professor, current employer, and/or an observer in a clinical setting (ex: PA, MD, RN, etc.) . A letter from a physician associate is strongly recommended.  \nDoes the PA Program require the GRE? We are no longer requiring the GRE. All applicants are required to take the PA-CAT and have their scores reported to Barry University.  \nIs the PA-CAT required? Yes, the PA-CAT is required.  \nHow do I report my PA-cat scores? To release your PA-CAT scores, go to pa-cat.com and login to your Candidate Portal. In your account, click on Programs and select “Barry University PA Program” from the dropdown menu. Available scores are released immediately. Applications without reported PA-CAT scores will remain in pending status until they are received.  \nIs the CASPER required? The CASPER is currently strongly recommended.  \nWhat are your requirements for International students? International students are required to fulfill all of the necessary admissions requirements provided (prerequisites & PA-CAT exam) , along with attending an institution within the U.S. for one year (complete 24 credits) prior to applying and taking the TOEFL exam. In addition, all foreign evaluations must provide a GPA and be submitted to the CASPA portal.  \nDoes your program offer Advanced Placement? There is no advanced placement at Barry PA Program.  \nOnce admitted, can I defer my seat for a year? No, matriculation may not be deferred.  \nStudents are accepted for the year they apply.  \nDo you have specific course requirements for prerequisites?  \nOur required prerequisites are as follows:  \n▪ General/Inorganic Chemistry – 6 credits (2 courses)  \n▪ Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry – 3 credits (1 course)  \n▪ Human Anatomy & Physiology – 8 credits (2 courses with labs) . Kinesiology, Environmental Engineering, and Exercise Science will not be accepted. 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