Free tools and curated links to make your application stronger. No gatekeeping — everything we've found useful, in one place.
Free Tool
Enter your coursework once and calculate your cumulative, science, and prerequisite GPAs — exactly how CASAA does it.
Calculate cumulative, science, and prerequisite GPA for your AA school application
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Tip: CASAA includes all undergraduate and post-baccalaureate coursework in the cumulative GPA.
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Tip: Science GPA includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math (BCPM) courses only.
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Tip: Enter only the AA school prerequisite courses listed by the programs you're applying to.
Curated Links
Every resource we actually use and recommend. Updated for the 2026 application cycle.
The centralized application service used by most AA programs. Where your application, GPA calculations, and program selections live.
Visit CASAA →The accrediting body for AA programs. Use this to verify program accreditation status and find a full list of accredited AA schools.
Find AA Programs →The American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants. Stay current on advocacy, legislation, and professional development for the CAA profession.
Visit AAAA →One of the most comprehensive pre-AA resources available. Detailed breakdowns of program requirements, statistics, and applicant data.
Visit AspiringCAA →Educational content on anesthesia practice and the ACT model. Great for understanding the clinical side of the profession before you start shadowing.
Visit Anesthesia One →The most active community of pre-AA applicants. Get questions answered, find shadowing connections, and compare notes with other applicants in real time.
Join Discord →Official MCAT prep materials from the AAMC. Some AA programs accept MCAT scores — use official practice tests to benchmark your performance.
AAMC MCAT Resources →Official GRE resources from ETS. Most AA programs require the GRE — official practice materials are the most accurate reflection of the real exam.
GRE Resources →