Mercy College 1200 Waters Place Bronx, NY 10461
40.8524, -73.85187
gen-ed if no bachelor’s; max 75 credits from a 2-yr college). Phase 2: interview, LORs, medical/community experience, personal statement, and an essay written at interview.
Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.
★ Straight From the Program — 2026 PAEA Virtual Admissions Fair
The admissions team described a holistic review weighing academics, healthcare experience, the personal statement, recommendations, service and other life experiences — explicitly “not just grades and test scores.” Standout applicants show meaningful patient-care experience alongside professionalism, resilience, service commitment, communication, teamwork, leadership and genuine reflection. Two academic points worth internalizing: CASPA counts every attempt at a course rather than replacing an old grade, so retaking a class demonstrates improvement but does not erase the original; and a strong graduate GPA, a clear upward trend and solid healthcare experience can help offset a weaker undergraduate record.
Shared by this program’s admissions team at the PAEA Virtual PA Admissions Fair on July 11, 2026, and paraphrased here. Admissions guidance changes between cycles — always confirm requirements, deadlines and prerequisites on the program’s official website.
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