Fall 2025 Medical Assisting Application Requirements

Application inquiries may be directed to: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu

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STEP 1:

Mandatory Information Session Attendance

 

Applicants must attend a mandatory Medical Assisting Information Session prior to submission of your application. Applicants must attend a session during the academic year prior to admission (after August, 2024). Attendance will be recorded.

 

STEP 2:

快猫app Application for Admission

Submit the application for the year for which you are applying; regardless of whether you are a new or current student (a previously submitted application does not count). Once you submit your application, the remaining required documents (below) must be attached to your application.

 

Communications Proficiency

There are many ways to demonstrate this. (See link below.) If you have demonstrated proficiency with your SAT scores or Accuplacer testing from another institution, please attach that document to your application. If you have demonstrated proficiency with your high school GPA or with college level courses, this will be updated upon review of your submitted materials.

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Math Proficiency

There are many ways to demonstrate this. (See link below.) If you have demonstrated proficiency with your SAT scores or Accuplacer testing from another institution, please attach that document to your application. If you have demonstrated proficiency with your high school GPA or with college level courses, this will be updated upon review of your submitted materials.

More information on Math Proficiency

 

High School Transcript or GED score report

Attach a copy of your high school transcript or GED score report. If you previously submitted the transcript or score report and attended classes within the past 5 years, then Enrollment likely has it on file. You can confirm by emailing: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu

 

Essay

A word-processed essay written in the English language must be attached for the year in which you are applying:

- Please state why you would like to pursue a Medical Assisting career and what qualities do you feel would make you a good candidate for our program.

 

Official transcripts from all Colleges/Universities previously attended

All official transcripts from previously attended colleges/universities must be submitted directly to 快猫app and uploaded by Admissions staff. If you have previously submitted transcripts and have since completed courses or are currently registered for courses, then you need to submit an updated transcript.

 

Transcripts may be sent electronically from your college(s) to 快猫app at: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu or mailed to: 快猫app, Attn: Admissions Office, 1 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers, MA 01923

 

Transfer students from another CAAHEP accredited Medical Assistant education program must also provide:

    • an official transcript proving enrollment in clinical courses within the last 5 years
    • course syllabi from all previous Medical Assistant courses. Additional documents can be emailed to: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu

 

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