School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Admission Requirements

Prerequisites

• All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to starting the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Prerequisites are not required to be completed prior to applying.
• Any outstanding courses will require proof of registration at time of application.

Transfer Credits

• No grade lower than a C is considered for transfer
• The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides a method of earning college credits by taking examinations in various subject areas. Students may apply for CLEP through www.collegeboard.com. Union College recognizes CLEP scores and will apply credit transfer in areas if CLEP scores meet the college requirements. Credit will not be given where there is evidence of previous academic work

Application Requirements

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide the following information, verification and/or credentials to the HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH JFK MUHLENBERG SNYDER SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS OFFICE:

• On the school website click “Apply Now” then click on “AHCAS Application”
• Create an account on AHCAS (If you have an account, add our program)
• Select the term in which applying for (example: Spring/year)
• Select “Add a Program” and type “JFK Muhlenberg”
• Select the program type (example: Sonography program)
• It is important to please read the program details page for all instructions on the application
• Complete application and pay fee

Documents Required

*All documents listed below must be received in order for the application to be reviewed*

General Admission Details

• D’s, F’s, withdrawals, and science grades will be considered in application review
• Students with less than 12 college credits will have their high school GPA evaluated (Overall GPA Only)
• Challenge Exams are offered for biology courses through Union County College
• Applicants attending Union College prior to becoming Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Muhlenberg Snyder students are not considered transfer students.
• Admission to the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is processed through the Admissions Office at Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Muhlenberg Snyder Schools. It is not necessary to apply separately to Union College.
• Sonography applicants should select only one program. Acceptance into the program will be based on the School’s criteria.
• Individuals may only apply during the open application dates listed on the homepage of the school website.
• The School accepts applications for Spring only.
• Admission is selective and competitive.
• The Admissions Committee may request that the applicant clarify information presented to the Schools before an admissions decision is made.
• Applicants will receive a notification by email with the Admissions Committee's decision.
• Individuals who are accepted into a program will be required to submit a nonrefundable acceptance fee and receive instructions on the next steps.
• Applicants who are declined admissions into one program and apply to another program, must complete a new application, and submit another application fee.
• Students who wish to transfer from one program to another program within the Schools must complete a new application form, write an essay, submit an official updated Union College transcript.
• Any student who has a documented learning disability will be given reasonable accommodations throughout the program of study.
• Students are expected to be able to access and use a computer and printer. Course material, certain exams, review material and hospital technology require the use of computer and printers.
• Placement in any of the School’s courses is on a seat-available basis.

The following is a breakdown of how applications are evaluated.

1. Cumulative GPA x5 for a maximum of 20 points.

2. Prerequisite GPA x5 for a maximum of 20 points.

3. Science GPA x5 for a maximum of 20 points. (If a student does have science courses, cumulative GPA will be multiplied by 10).

TEAS Breakdown

All Section TEAS Scores	Points
90-100	5
80-89	4
70-79	3
60-69	2

   

Recommendation Letter Breakdown

Recommendation Letter	Points
Excellent	5
Above Average	4
Average	3
Below Average	2
Unsatisfactory	1

  

Essay Breakdown

Essay	Points
Excellent	10
Above Average	8
Average	6
Below Average	4
Unsatisfactory	2

  

Experience Breakdown

Experience	Points
Paramedic/LPN	5
EMT	4
PCT/CAN/CCT	3
MA/CNA	2
Service Learning	1
Volunteer Work	1
Leadership	1