Admission Procedure/Process: All interested students must submit their application to the Office of Academic Admissions at the Medical College of Georgia. Each application is reviewed by an admissions committee. If any part of an application is not complete, the applicant may be contacted for the missing information. Each application is reviewed by all members of the committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited for a personal interview with members of the Radiation Therapy Admissions Committee. Final admission decisions are made based upon grade point averages (both overall and the math/science GPA), letters of recommendation, other language test scores as appropriate, and an assessment of the motivation and personal qualities of the applicant that are deemed most conducive to the successful completion of the program. The Office of Academic Admissions will notify the applicant, via mail, the final decision of the Admissions Committee.   (top)

What is the application deadline?
It is a good idea to apply early so time is allowed for advisement regarding prerequisites. It is suggested that the application process begin in the fall or winter for the following academic year. The deadline for the B.S.R.S. Radiation Therapy  program is March 1. The completed application and all required materials for a completed application are due on this date.    (top)

What "counts" in admission?
The admissions committee uses a weighted formula that is based on the success of prior applicants. The formula weighs cumulative grade point average and math/science grade point average. Priority is also included for quality of references, autobiographical section content, and writing ability (See application form). References who have the ability to rate work skills or prior academic performance are recommended. Also, the admissions committee is interested in the reasons for entering the radiation therapy profession and in the applicant's ability to express the motivation behind their decision.   (top)

What kind of grade point average (GPA) do I need to have?
The cumulative GPA of all college work must be a minimum overall grade point average of 2.3 (on a 4.0 scale).    (top)

 I didn't know what I wanted to do when I went to school ten years ago and got poor grades. After working for five years, I now know that I want to be in radiation therapy. I've gotten good grades since returning to school. Can you "forgive" my old grades?
You can request consideration as a nontraditional student if you were out of school for more than two years. If the committee agrees, we can compute your grade point average based on all prerequisite courses taken the first time you were in school and all courses taken since you returned to school. We can also give special consideration for an applicant who had a "bad" quarter/semester due to circumstances beyond his/her control. For example, an applicant may be an honor student, but received "F"s for one quarter/semester since he/she withdrew after the deadline due to hospitalization following an accident.    (top)

 It's been more than ten years since I took some of my math courses? Will I have to retake them?
Yes, the required math courses should have been taken in the past few years so that you have current math course information. Applying early will allow us to evaluate your courses in time for you to take any additional courses needed to meet prerequisites. (top)

Do I have to complete all my prerequisites before I can apply?
No; but they must be completed before the program begins. We can consider your application before you have completed all of the prerequisites. There is a page in the application where you must indicate where and when you took or plan to take each prerequisite. Be sure to check that the courses you need will be offered in the quarter/semester you plan to take them. Applicants who have not completed all prerequisites may be offered "provisional acceptance pending satisfactory completion of prerequisites" prior to registration.    (top)

 Will I be able to work while attending your program?
Our programs are very demanding. Classes generally meet all day Monday through Friday with homework assignments that fill evening and weekend hours. We cannot prohibit you from working while in school, but most students find it extremely difficult. The Student Financial Aid Office is very helpful in finding alternative resources.    (top)