There is no such thing as having too many eval- uations. You should also seek letters from research professors, your major department, volunteer work and jobs held recently. Non-academic activities will emphasize your personal qualities and help you to be seen as an individual. Non-Academic Factors 1. In addition to academic ability, the applicant's personal qualities are important factors in admission decisions.
Consideration is given to character, integrity, maturity and life experience among other qualities.
Postbaccalaureate students who can bring maturity and life experience to a health career will enhance their application when reviewed with the entire applicant pool. Data from a recent survey at Rutgers University in New Brunswick show that the acceptance rate for postbaccalaureate students is in fact higher than the acceptance rate for prebaccalaureate students. Previous Background Recent admission statistics from medical schools show that no particular major offers a significant advantage or disadvantage for admission. A previous weak acadmic record can be attenuated by high achievement in postbaccalaureate courses, strong admission test scores, special mitigating circumstances and strong letters of recommendation. Concerns about a previous weak background should be discussed with a health professions advisor.