CAS stands for the Centralized Application Service, which is a service provided by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) to streamline the application process for pharmacy schools. One important component of the CAS application is the CAS report, which includes your academic transcripts and letters of recommendation.
The processing time for the CAS report can vary depending on a few factors. Generally, it takes approximately two weeks for CAS to process a transcript once they receive it. This means that if you request your official transcript from your college or university and have it sent directly to CAS, it may take up to two weeks for CAS to process and include it in your CAS report.
In addition to transcripts, the CAS report also includes letters of recommendation. If you choose to have paper letters of recommendation, it can take up to five business days for CAS to process them once they receive them. This means that if your recommenders submit their letters via mail, it may take a few days for CAS to process and include them in your CAS report.
However, if your recommenders choose to submit their letters electronically, they are usually available as soon as CAS receives them. Electronic submission is typically faster and more convenient for both recommenders and applicants.
It’s important to keep in mind that these processing times are estimates and may vary depending on the time of year and the volume of applications CAS is receiving. It’s always a good idea to submit your transcripts and letters of recommendation as early as possible to allow for any potential processing delays.
The processing time for the CAS report is approximately two weeks for transcripts and up to five business days for paper letters of recommendation. Electronic letters of recommendation are usually available as soon as CAS receives them. It’s important to submit your documents early to account for any potential delays.