Frequently Asked Questions

Two years, including summers.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Day classes only.

$3,000 per year, with most textbooks included. Uniforms are also provided free of charge.

Yes, and guaranteed student loans are also available to those who qualify. Once accepted into the program, you should complete the FAFSA form online.

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 prerequisite 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 percent or higher and a math score of at least 75 percent.

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.

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.

Very competitive. Salaries in the New York City area may start at $68,000 or higher for entry-level positions.

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.

There are no evening or weekend classes available; it is strictly Monday through Friday during the day. During the first semester, students should expect 4-6 Saturday workshop sessions as well. Classes start in September.

No.

Seven to ten students are accepted per year.

No, we do not have a transfer policy. All applicants, regardless of prior academic standing, are required to complete the two-year program.

No, we are not approved to enroll or sponsor applicants with a student visa.

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 -- 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 preparation materials, etc. However, any material of a similar nature will be appropriate. You can find sample questions for the science and math section here.

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.

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.

No. All instruction, didactic and clinical, takes place at our facilities.

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.

Yes, all candidates for admission must take the entrance examination to be considered for enrollment.

Because of the large volume of applications we receive and our small number of 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.

The advance placement program is geared toward practicing RTs with a minimum of three consecutive years of experience. Since you completed your training only six months ago, you do not qualify to apply at this time.

We do offer an advanced placement program for practicing RTs in the state of New York seeking ARRT certification.