CASPA Quick Start Guide and FAQs

Prior to the Start of the Application Process

1. Research programs you wish to apply to. Pay special attention to:
   • Cycle dates and deadline requirements.
   • Application fees.
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     requirements.
   • Minimum requirements, including prerequisites, standardized test scores, supplemental applications, foreign evaluations, etc.
2. Ask your schools to send you the official transcripts you'll need to enter your coursework.
3. Begin contacting potential
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   s to confirm their participation.
4. Begin drafting your personal essay.
5. Review the instructions in this Help Center and the PAEA CASPA Policy Regarding Investigations and Violations.

At Least 3 Months Prior to Deadline

1. Create your account.
2. Complete the Colleges Attended section.
3. Complete the
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At Least 10-12 Weeks Prior to Deadline

1. Ask your schools to send official transcripts directly to
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   . If there are any holds on your account at a school, resolve them now to avoid delays in sending transcripts.
2. Begin entering coursework into your application.
3. If you want to use the Professional Transcript Entry (PTE) service, sign up and submit your payment.
4. Check in with your
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   s to confirm that they received the
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   request via email.

At Least 6-8 Weeks Prior to Deadline

1. Submit and complete your application.
2. Review the verification process.
3. If you paid for PTE, monitor your emails for information on the review process and be sure to approve your coursework in a timely manner.
4. Monitor your application for receipt of transcripts and letters of
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   and follow up on any missing items.

At Least 4-6 Weeks Prior to Deadline

Continue monitoring your application until your status is Verified.

Do I need to send transcripts?

Yes, you must submit official transcripts to

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. See Sending Official Transcripts for more guidelines on each type of transcript.

Where do I find the Transcript ID Form?

The Transcript ID Form is found in the Colleges Attended section, after you submit a college or university entry.

Should I send my high school transcripts?

No.

My transfer credits are listed on my primary transcript. Do I still need to send all transcripts?

You must report all colleges and universities attended and submit official transcripts, even if your transfer credits are listed on your primary transcript. See Sending Official Transcripts for more guidelines.

How do I know what my primary institution is?

Your primary institution is the college or university where you earned or will earn your first bachelor's degree.

Do I really have to enter all coursework?

Yes, you must enter all US and English Canadian coursework into the Transcript Entry section of the application. You can also opt to pay for Professional Transcript Entry (PTE).

How do I list my repeated courses?

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considers a course to be repeated if you enrolled in the same course again at the same college or university.

Report all attempts of repeated coursework (including those that are currently in-progress or planned) and be sure to mark them as repeated during Transcript Review. Enter the number of credit hours attempted for each course, regardless of how many credits were actually earned.

Should I include foreign coursework in the Transcript Entry section?

No. See Sending Transcripts to

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for more information.

Why is my

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GPA different from the GPA on my transcripts?

The

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GPAs factor in all coursework taken, regardless of the college or university and any academic forgiveness policies. See Calculating Your

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GPAs for more information.

I don't agree with the GPA. How do I change it?

The

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GPAs factor in all coursework taken, regardless of the college or university and any academic forgiveness policies. If after reviewing your calculated coursework you find an error with your GPA, review Disputing and Correcting

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Course Subjects and GPAs.

How do I remove a program?

Your application must always have at least one program selected. To remove a program, click the checkmark next to the program name on the Add Program tab or click the trash icon on the Submit Application tab.

Can I apply to more programs after I submit my application?

Yes, if the program's deadline date has not yet passed and the application cycle is open.

Should I submit my application if I'm still waiting on transcripts,

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s, and/or official test scores?

Yes. You can submit your application before your transcripts,

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s, and/or official test scores are received by

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.

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update me on the status of my application?

Your application status for each program is listed in the Check Status section of the application.

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will notify you when official transcripts,

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s, and official test scores are received, and when your application is verified.

When will I learn about admissions decisions? Did I get in!?

You must reach out to your program(s) to learn about a school's admissions decisions.

Is there any other way to pay other than by credit card?

We currently only accept payments by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover).

I want a refund. What do I need to do?

Refunds are not given for any reason. Review Refunding/Withdrawing Your

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Application for more information.

Do fee waivers expire?

If you qualified for and were awarded a

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fee waiver, your fee waiver expires in

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days, including weekends and holidays. See

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Application Fees and Fee Waivers for more information.

How do I know if fee waivers are still available?

See {{helpcenter}] Fees and Fee Waivers for more information.