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 -----Original Message----- 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; Ezra Shahn; Louis Massa; Lynn C. Francesconi; Roger Persall; Sandeep Prasada; Thomas Holland; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask] Cc: [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask] 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 > > <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> If you wish to unsubscribe from the PREMEDINFO-L List, please send an E-mail to:"[log in to unmask]". Within the body of the text, only write the following:"SIGNOFF PREMEDINFO-L".