Rochester is looking for diversity in economic and racial composition. This
is why they included Hunter. We have many students who are both racially
and economically disadvantaged. They are particularly looking for students
who are first generation college students and/or come from high schools that
were disadvantaged. If they maintain their GPA then they are automatically
given entry to Rochester's Medical school (I have to check on the dental
school). When they commit to Rochester they MUST attend Rochester if they
have successfully completed the requirements. I think Rochester is not
looking at the MCAT so that they are sure these students would not be
eligible to apply to other medical schools. Honors College and Thomas Hunter
students would be particularly favored as they want students with rich
liberal arts training. Lolita
Director, Prehealth Professions Programs
Hunter College of CUNY
695 Park Ave, E812
NY, NY 10021
212-772-5244
FAX: 212-772-5138
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From: Roger Persell [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 12:21 PM
To: L.Wood-Hill; Adrienne Alaie-Petrillo; Alberto Baider; Barry Cherkas;
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Subject: Re: Rochester School of Medicine Early Assurance Program
Importance: High
If I understand it correctly, competitive selection for the Rochester Early
Assurance Program occurs only once, at the completion of the sophomore year.
After that, if they maintain a 3.5 GPA, students are guaranteed admission.
Presumably, they opt for either dentistry or medicine when they apply as
sophomores.
Are we planning a first-tier screening of applications here at Hunter, or
will we simply send to Rochester all applicants who have a minimum 3.5 GPA?
Finally, since the word "disadvantaged" is one of those coded words, like
diversity, that serves ever-changing political agendas, do we know how
Rochester is defining "disadvantaged" for the purposes of this program?
Thanks,
Roger
On 3/29/07 10:01 AM, "L.Wood-Hill" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>
> The University Of Rochester School Of Medicine and Dentistry has recently
> asked Hunter to join in their newly developed Early Assurance Program.
> Hunter students, at the completion of their sophomore year, may apply. A
> minimum overall and science GPA of 3.5 is required. Students selected
would
> have automatic acceptance to Rochester once they successfully complete
their
> college degree (maintaining the 3.5 GPA). Students will not be required
to
> take the MCAT! Rochester is particularly interested in disadvantaged
> students. Interested sophomores should see me soon. You will need a
> resume, a personal statement and must have evaluations from science
faculty
> on file with our office. Applications must be submitted in early June.
> Brochures outlining the program are in E812. Mrs. Wood-Hill
>
>
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