Application & Admission Requirements
When to Apply
You should apply during your senior year in high school. You can also apply during your post-high school study in yeshivot and seminaries in Israel or elsewhere. High school graduates who have not enrolled as full-time students at any of the Lander College campuses or at any regionally-accredited college or university are eligible, as well.
Academic Requirements
In order to be considered for the Medical Honors Pathway applicants must have:
- SAT score (math/verbal) of at least 1400, and writing score of at least 660
- Un-weighted high school GPA of 3.7
If you meet these academic standards, and apply to the Medical Honors Pathway, you will be interviewed by a member of the New York Medical College’s Admissions Committee, after admission to one of the Lander Colleges.
Applicants must also submit
- Two letters of recommendation attesting to the maturity and qualifications of the applicant for the Medical Honors Pathway
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An essay not to exceed 5,300 characters, prepared by the applicant, discussing why you are interested in a career in medicine and enrollment in the Medical Honors Pathway
Applications to the Medical Honors Pathway will be reviewed after a student has been accepted to one of the Lander Colleges.
