jennifer4293 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I plan on studying abroad in the spring if 2014, & graduating upon coming back. All my degree requirements will have been me by fall semester, so no prerequisites are left for PA school. However, many programs I am looking at do run from mid January to May at the earliest, and I would like my applications out early. (Hopefully, have it all prepared before I go abroad - letters of recommendation, GRE, personal statement, etc). Is it recommended or feasible for me to just access and send out my application while abroad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterallsummer Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Yeah go for it, it can all be done online (even the LOR's are emailed to the writers). No reason you can't or shouldn't. One thing you will need to get done first is have your transcript as trying to get that shipped overseas could be a pain in the... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer4293 Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Thanks! When should I be submiting my CASPA application? I know it opens in April...but is there a difference in submitting it say, April 5 versus.May 15? Also, are the LORs submitted in electronic form to CASPA? I hope the process isn't too complicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcan10 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Also, keep in mind / research your school's requirements regarding supplemental apps. I know some schools will accept and start reviewing your application without it (also submitted online, usually), but some will hold up your application until those are submitted. The LOR process is pretty easy, but I would definitely make sure you have internet access often enough to check your LORs' progress, as some people have trouble accessing the system, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer4293 Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Are the supplemental apps available to be submitted with CASPA, or does that come after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Most schools I applied to had supplemental application forms on line at their websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR007 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 To answer your earlier question, CASPA opens mid April and the first mailing isn't until the first (ish) week of June. I submitted 5/24 this year after my final official transcript was ready to go and mine was verified in time for the first shipment. Try to E-submit in May to guarantee you'll be in the first or first few mailings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumsden Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I just submitted my CASPA application from Nicaragua. No problems here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcan10 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 @OP, UGoLong is correct, most supplementals that I've filled out so far have been online (eliminating the hassle with international mail and so forth), but some of them have particular dates that they "open" online. USC's come to mind, since my CASPA was submitted in mid-May, and USC didn't open their supplemental until June 1st. Just something to keep in mind as you soak in international life. But whatever you do, don't miss the opportunity. :) I studied abroad in Australia, and it was (and remains) one of the greatest periods of my life. Truly enriching and fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer4293 Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Thanks for all the advice! I am considering Italy for the arts because I originally was a double major with studio art. It may not be directly medically related, but I do believe it will still be an enriching experience. Ktcan10, do you mind if I ask why you chose Australia and what you studied there? It is another option I am considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcan10 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 @jennifer4293 - I PM'd you! I realized I was writing a book that not everyone might want to read. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterallsummer Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 1. Submit CASPA as early as possible. End of May or mid July is a good goal. 2. Check websites for supplementals - 1/2 of schools will have them where you can do them then (in which case, complete by the time you finish CASPA). 1/2 of schools will email you supplementals after they recieve your CASPA - complete these online as they become available. 3. No big deal if you don't submit app by end of May. While sooner is better, I doubt there is much difference for all apps submitted before early June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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