JCRS REACH Application

Please follow the application instructions listed below in order for your application to be reviewed:

Complete the application form.
Submit an unofficial transcript/report card with your most recent three quarters/semesters of grades.
Complete a personal statement expressing interest in a potential career in any of the rehabilitation sciences.
A video recording answering these questions below:

What comes to mind when you hear the term "rehabilitation sciences," and what do you think it involves?
What types of conditions or injuries do you think rehabilitation professionals help people recover from?
Why do you think rehabilitation is important for people recovering from injuries or managing chronic conditions?
Would you be interested in pursuing a career in rehabilitation sciences? Why or why not?

CONTACT INFORMATION

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

If you have a preferred name, please enter it here:

Other (Please specify if you use a combination of the above)

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Home Phone Number

Mobile Phone Number

Email Address (non-school email address preferred)

I permit Thomas Jefferson University to contact me via text and voice messaging. Standard messaging rates may apply.

Yes

No

How did you hear about the program?

Will you require onsite parking during the program?

Yes

No

What is your T-Shirt size?

Do you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions?

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Colleges and universities are asked by many groups, including the federal government, accrediting associations, college guides, and newspapers, to describe the ethnic/racial backgrounds of their students and employees. In order to respond to these requests, we ask you to answer the following two questions.

Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

No

Regardless of your answer to the prior question, please check one or more of the following groups in which you consider yourself to be a member:

Is English your native language?

Yes

No

Are you the first generation in your family to apply/attend college (parents/ grandparents do not have a college degree)?

Yes

No

Please share any additional information you would like us to know that you feel is important related to your personal circumstances and/or how you would benefit from this program.

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

Name of High School

In September of 2026, I will be a:

Please share any academic honors you have earned.

Please share any extracurricular activities (student clubs, athletics, student government, etc.) you have been involved in during high school.

Please share any community service, employment, or volunteering you have done during high school.

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Name

Relationship to Student

Street Address

City, State, Zip

Home Phone Number

Mobile Phone Number

Email Address

PROGRAM INTEREST

In which Rehabilitation Sciences discipline are you interested in? (check all that apply):

CERTIFICATION

By choosing "I Agree", I certify that the information I have provided on this application is complete and accurate. I understand that all records submitted in support of an application become property of Thomas Jefferson University and cannot be released to the application, any institution, or third party. I understand that deliberate falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of information on this application or my credentials, may result in the denial or revocation of admission and, if enrolled, will result in disciplinary action including dismissal from Thomas Jefferson University.

I Agree

UPLOAD DOCUMENTS

Please note: We are unable to accept documents in Google Docs or Google Drive formats. Kindly submit all documents as PDFs.

Grades (Unofficial Transcript/Report Card): Submit an unofficial transcript/report card with your most recent three quarters/semesters of grades and personal statement using the button below.

Personal Statement: Please share with us why you are interested in a potential career in any of the rehabilitation sciences areas listed above. If you aren’t sure which specific area you want to work in (example, physical therapy vs athletic training), explain what you hope to achieve in a future career…what motivates you to work on a health care/rehabilitation team? (Approximately 250-500 words)

Video Upload:

Your video should be 3-5 minutes long.
Make sure that you clearly identify yourself by name at the start of your video.
Post the videos to YouTube.com. YouTube has several tutorials on how to upload videos.
Provide the URL to the video below by the due date.
Applicants will be evaluated on how well and creatively you answer the questions above.

Note: If you are having difficulty accessing your camera or uploading your video to YouTube, don’t hesitate to contact Nannette.Fromm@jefferson.edu for support.

Grades (Unofficial Transcript/Report Card)

Personal Statement

JCRS REACH Program Video URL: