Becoming a Tarleton JAMP Student

Tarleton State University has the option of placing up to two qualifying students per year into this program. To be eligible a student must:

• Apply for admission to Tarleton State University.
• Take the SAT or ACT and earn a score not less than the mean for the state of Texas.
• Complete and submit the Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) and be considered economically disadvantaged.
• Register for and complete 27 hours of undergraduate credit during the freshman year with a minimum 3.25 GPA (no more than 3 hours AP credit).
• Complete the online JAMP application by October 1st of their sophomore year.

What must I do to qualify for the program?

1. Enroll at a participating undergraduate institution the first fall semester following graduation from high school or a home-school program.
2. Complete 27 semester hours of undergraduate credit by the end of the spring semester (no more than 3 hours of AP credit can be counted toward this requirement).
3. Submit a completed copy of your undergraduate school’s admission application, including your high school transcript.
4. Earn an SAT or ACT score not less than the mean for the state of Texas, with no section on either the SAT or ACT below the mean attained in the state.
5. Provide two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the JAMP Faculty Director at your institution.
6. Submit an application to the JAMP Program by October 1st of your sophomore year.
7. Provide documentation to qualify as an economically disadvantaged Texas resident applicant.

What must I do if I am accepted to JAMP?

1. Sign an agreement with the JAMP Council which specifies the requirements of the program.
2. Attend the undergraduate program where you were admitted.
3. Maintain a minimum cumulative and science GPA of 3.25 in all medical school prerequisite science courses taken at your home university.
4. Take courses that lead to a degree and graduate in four years.
5. Take the MCAT in the spring of your junior year.
6. Complete two summer internships at one or more medical schools, beginning after your sophomore year.
7. Meet with your university JAMP Faculty Director at least once per month.
8. Apply for admission to a participating medical school before the beginning of your senior year.
9. Satisfy both academic and nonacademic admission requirements of the medical schools, including an interview with the Admissions Committee.

Application Information

1. You must complete the Notice of Intent to apply to the Joint Admission Medical Program and Authorization to Release Records Form and take the form(s) to your JAMP Faculty Advisor before you start the application. *
2. Read General Instructions for Web Application (Very Important) you may print this out to use as a reference when filling out the application. This is beneficial in reducing the possibility of errors.
3. Apply to the Program. The web application will be available May 1st through October 1st. You must complete all sections and submit the application to be eligible to begin the applicant review process.

* Failure to do so will delay or prevent your application from being reviewed.

Frequently Asked Questions