NSU’s Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies Update

Hey everyone! Just wanted to share an important update about Nova Southeastern University's (NSU) post-baccalaureate program. Originally, the application was supposed to open in mid-May—but that never happened. Then, on June 1st, I received an email about the program. From what I can tell, they likely only contacted students who applied in the previous cycle and were denied, since there’s still no information posted on their official website.

Here’s what I’ve learned:

• Application Window: The application officially opened on June 1st and will close on July 1st—so it's only open for one month.

• New Application Platform: This year, NSU is using a new centralized application system called PostBacCAS. It allows applicants to apply to multiple post-bac programs using one platform, which is great if you're applying to several programs.

• Materials Didn’t Transfer: Unfortunately, none of my information from the previous cycle on CASAA transferred over. I had to start the application completely from scratch, which was frustrating and time-consuming.

• Cost: The new application costs $141 just to submit to one program. Also, you need to resend all of your transcripts and have at least one letter of recommendation to even hit "submit."

• Miscommunication: Some applicants are understandably upset because they already paid a $50 fee through the general NSU application portal, not knowing that a completely different platform would be used. That money is basically lost now.

It’s honestly disappointing that the process isn’t more streamlined, especially since they already have most of our information from the last cycle. Plus, with such a short window and the extra costs involved, I wouldn’t be surprised if fewer people apply this time around.

My advice: If you’re serious about getting in, start your application immediately and gather all your materials as soon as possible. The program is likely to be extremely competitive, and with only a month to apply, every day counts.

Hope this helps anyone who’s planning to apply—good luck!