NSCC’s Medical Assisting program is CLOSED for Fall 2025.
Fall 2025 Medical Assisting Admissions
Application Inquiries: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
Checklist: Download the Application Checklist
Step 1: Attend a Mandatory Information Session
Before applying, all applicants must attend a Medical Assisting Information Session (between August 2024 - June 2025) to learn about admission requirements, curriculum, clinical experiences, and the application process.
Location: Virtual (Zoom) & In-Person (Danvers Campus).
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Attendance: Arrive on time! Late arrivals (10+ minutes) will not be admitted and must attend a future session.
Attendance will be recorded.
Step 2: Complete the Application
Submit the Selective Admissions Application for the year you are applying (previous applications do not count).
Required Documents
- Completed application
- Essay (see Step 3)
- Other supporting materials (see below)
NSCC’s Medical Assisting program is CLOSED for Fall 2025
Step 3: Write & Submit Your Essay
Upload your word-processed essay with your application. The essay should be approximately 1-2 pages in length and must answer all questions.
Prompt: Why do you want to pursue a career in Medical Assisting?
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What qualities make you a strong candidate for the program?
Step 4: Submit Transcripts
All official transcripts from previous colleges/universities must be sent directly to NSCC. If you’ve already submitted transcripts, you must send updated ones if you’ve completed additional coursework.
How to Submit
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Mail:
NSCC Admissions Office
1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923
Transfer Students Requirement
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
Step 5: Demonstrate Proficiency
Upload documentation to your application. Communications & Mathematics Proficiency can be demonstrated in multiple ways:
- SAT scores
- Accuplacer tests
- High school GPA
- College coursework
More on Communications Proficiency
More on Math Proficiency
Step 6: Submit High School Transcript or GED
Upload your high school transcript or GED score report. If you submitted this within the last 5 years, confirm with SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu.
Program Questions
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Accreditation
North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.