Ranking System for Pre-Health Advisory Committee

Below are the definitions of the University at Albany PHAC Ratings.  We evaluate students on both their Academic credentials and Non-Academic credentials.

Outstanding:

A student who is recommended as OUTSTANDING has distinguished himself/herself in all areas of consideration. The outstanding category is reserved for very few candidates. A student recommended in this category has demonstrated potential to be a leader among his/her peers.

Strongly Recommended:

A student who is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED has distinguished himself/herself in all areas of consideration. This is an excellent student, a well-rounded individual and we completely support his/her candidacy. A student recommended in this category will make a superior health profession school student.

Recommended:

A student who is RECOMMENDED has demonstrated the ability to complete his/her studies and perform competently in the health care field. We support the candidacy.

Recommended With Reservation:

A student who is RECOMMENDED WITH RESERVATION has not yet proven sufficient ability to be competitive as a health professional school student. Deficiencies in at least one area of consideration have caused committee concern.

Not Recommended:

A student who is NOT RECOMMENDED has not shown sufficient preparation to compete successfully as a health profession school student. We do not support the candidacy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Resume
• Personal Statement (~2 pages, double spaced)
• Recent Photograph (with your name printed on the back)
• Spring Schedule Card
• GPA Calculation Sheet
• Request for Committee Evaluation
• Authorization and Waiver form
• Judicial Clearance form
• 2 Letters of recommendation from SCIENCE faculty who have taught you
• 1 Letter of recommendation from Social Science or Humanities faculty who has taught you
• Letter documenting of health care experience (paid work, volunteer, etc).
• Letter confirming research - optional
• Additional letters of recommendation – optional

Note for Early Assurance applicants:

In addition to your personal statement, you must also submit a statement describing your reasons for participating in early assurance.  You should also describe your plan for the “scholarly/academic” project that you will carry out junior/senior year if accepted.

 

Note for Transfer Students:

 

Please submit two GPA calculation sheets:  one from all UAlbany coursework and one from your first institution.  Please submit an unofficial copy of your transcript from your first institution.