5. Are there any prerequisites to enter the program?
You must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma, or GED equivalency, with a minimum GPA of 2.0. There is also a pre-requisite requirement in college-level math and college-level anatomy and physiology. All applicants must be US citizens or legal residents. An entrance exam must be passed with an overall average of 75% or higher and a math score of at least 75%.
6. Will I be scheduled for an interview if I pass the entrance examination?
Not necessarily. Keep in mind that only the top 40 scorers who pass the entrance examination will be interviewed. It is important to score well in the entrance examination to have a chance for an interview.
7. Will the hospital place you in a job after graduation?
No. We will coordinate site visits to other facilities during the program and assist graduates in securing employment upon graduation. However, while we do provide some assistance in securing employment upon completion of the program, we do not guarantee employment.
No. This is a hospital-based program, geared specifically toward radiation therapy. You may, however, transfer credits from this school, should you wish to further your education.
15. What does the entrance examination consist of? Do you provide sample test material?
The entrance examination, a requirement for all applicants, consists of three major components, plus a writing section. The subject matter is as follows:
English skills -- verbal analogies, vocabulary, and spelling
Health Science knowledge -- college level anatomy and physiology, cell biology, basic physics, etc.
Mathematics -- basic arithmetic functions, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratios, basic college algebra, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, geometry, etc.
Essay -- You will be given 30 minutes to respond to the assigned topic.
Applicants are advised to review from preparation material for the nursing school entrance examination, college-level Anatomy and Physiology textbooks, GRE preperation materials, etc. However, any material of a similar nature will be appropriate. You can find sample questions for the science and math section here.
16. I have a Bachelors of Science degree. Will I be exempted from taking some science classes?
All applicants, regardless of prior academic standing, are required to abide by our program requirements. No one is exempt from any of the required classes. You will have to take all the required classes.
17. I am a licensed radiology technologist and would like to enroll in your program. Do I have to complete two years of study or will I be able to complete the program in one year?
You will still have to abide by our program requirements. If enrolled in our program, you will need to complete the two-year study to be eligible for certification and to apply for licensing.
19. If I do exceptionally well on the entrance examination, will I be assured of a seat in the next fall's class?
No. The entrance examination is an integral part of the admission process; however it is but one of several considerations in determining eligibility into our program. We thoroughly review all application materials, including a personal statement. We also review official school transcripts and note academic performance. In addition, our admission committee will interview only the top forty scorers on the entrance exam who attain a 75 percent or higher overall average and a 75 percent or higher on the math section. We review your entrance examination writing sample as well in making our student selection.
20. I passed the entrance examination last year and was interviewed. However, I was not accepted into the program. Do I have to take the entrance examination again?
Yes, all candidates for admission must take the entrance examination to be considered for enrollment.
21. I completed the online application and had schools submit official transcripts to your office, but I haven't heard from you regarding entrance examination schedule. Should I expect a notice or a call from the school?
Because of the large volume of applications we receive and the small school staff, we cannot contact applicants regarding the status of their application. We expect all applicants to follow up on the status of their application by calling or e-mailing us. Remember that only applicants whose application files are complete will be scheduled for the entrance exam. It is your responsibility to ascertain that all the required documents, including official school transcripts, are received by school officials by the March 1 deadline.
22. Six months ago I completed my radiation therapy training abroad and was licensed to practice in NYS. I do have a permanent resident status. However, the ARRT does not recognize my RT training credentials. Am I eligible to apply to the advanced placement program to become ARRT eligible?
The advance placement program is geared toward practicing RTs with a minimum of 3 consecutive years of experience. Since you completed your training only 6 months ago, you do not qualify to apply at this time.
23. I am a licensed RT in the state of NY and have been practicing in the field for 8 years. However, years ago I allowed my ARRT certification to lapse and my current employer is now requiring ARRT certification. Do you have a program in place for practicing RTs who seek ARRT certification?
We do offer an advanced placement program for practicing RTs in the state of NY seeking ARRT certification.
Wilson Apollo Program Director School of Radiation Therapy, Box 22 Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 1275 York Avenue New York, NY 10065 email:apollow@mskcc.org (212)639-6835
Carol A. Sweenie Clinical Supervisor School of Radiation Therapy Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (212) 639-3343 e-mail:sweeniec@mskcc.org
