NSU’s Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences PA - Fort Lauderdale

16 | Physician Assistant Program b. Two letters of recommendation are required. • one letter from a physician assistant • one letter from a health care professional such as a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, physical therapist, or occupational therapist Recommendations submitted by relatives, personal health care providers, family, or personal friends of the family are not acceptable. c. Send GRE score. The school code number for NSU’s PA Fort Lauderdale program is 0947 . • Official GRE scores must be submitted directly to CASPA. • GRE scores must be less than five years old. • GRE scores must be received by the supplemental application deadline. 3. Complete the supplemental application that is available online once the CASPA application has been received by Nova Southeastern University. You must submit a nonrefundable, $50 application fee with your application. In order to be considered for the May entering class, supplemental applications must be received by January 15. Once we receive the GRE scores and the $50 fee, your file will be reviewed by an admissions counselor. Applicants will not be considered for a possible interview until all requirements have been met. ✔ TIP Competitive interview criteria include • higher cumulative and science GPAs • higher GRE scores • two letters of recommendation submitted, including one from a physician or physician assistant • prior health care experience PERSONAL INTERVIEWS Once your application is complete, the Committee on Admissions will decide whether your application is competitive and warrants an invitation for a personal interview. Interviews are conducted on the Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, campus and are by invitation only. Interviews are usually held during the months of October through February. An invitation to interview is not a guarantee of admission. Applicants will only be invited for an interview after demonstrating completion of all science prerequisites. APPLICATION PROCEDURES, continued Did You Know? Successful applicants have often included letters of recommendation from individuals with whom they have had professional working relationships within the health care field. Greater consideration will be given to appli- cants with prior patient-contact experience.