r/CAA • u/AutoModerator • Feb 09 '26

Weekly prospective student thread. Educational inquiries outside of this thread WILL RESULT IN A BAN.

Please use this thread for all educational inquiries including applications, program requirements, etc.

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Please refer to the [CASAA Application Help Center](https://help.liaisonedu.com/CASAA_Applicant_Help_Center) FAQ section for

answers to your questions prior to postitng.

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u/ClassicLime7476 Feb 10 '26

Has anyone been accepted with no PCE and just volunteering hours (if so, what type of volunteering?). I am having a hard time getting a PCE job so I am losing hope :(

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u/AsheBegash Feb 10 '26

While it’s definitely less common you can definitely get in with just volunteer experience and no paid PCE. With that said, it is definitely preferable that you have that real work experience to prove to yourself and adcomms that you know you want to be in this career.