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Savanna Perry, The PA Platform
Did You Know?
For the 2020-2021 cycle 30,353 individuals applied to PA school through CASPA representing 90% of all PA programs. This was a 9.33% increase from the previous year.
Applicants apply on average to 8 PA programs during an admissions cycle and on average PA programs enroll only 36 students from over 500 applicants per admissions cycle.
The PA-CAT can increase your chances by increasing your knowledge.

Facts About the PA-CAT
- PA-CAT Exam is a 240-item assessment covering 9 science subject areas
- Field-tested with over 1700 examinees at 36 PA programs
- Available at over 5,000 Prometric testing centers and at home through remote proctoring
- Cost: $228 (includes the test center fee for standard administration). Learn about our Fee Assistance Program.
- Free PA-CAT Study Resources including:
- Two 120-question PA-CAT practice exams
- 30+ Hours of video subject learning modules, with practice questions and quizzes
- 9 subject 3,200+ question bank for self-assessment quiz creation
- 9 subject-specific practice exams
2023
Testing Cycle
For the 2023 testing cycle, the administration of the PA-CAT exam for applicants will occur on a continuous year-round schedule.
Information for Candidates
Information for PA Programs
Exam Master's Physician Assistant College Admissions Test (PA-CAT) is provided through on-line non-downloadable software by Exam Master Corporation.

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