The program offers a free, immersive experience for high school students to explore diverse rehabilitation science careers and gain valuable college application insights directly from a university setting.
The Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences (JCRS) High School REACH program is a five-day summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in health careers. It offers insight into rehabilitation sciences professions such as athletic training, exercise science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology. Participants will gain guidance on traditional and accelerated academic pathways from undergraduate to graduate education, as well as tips for standing out on college applications, personal statements, and in interviews. The program also provides strategies for success in undergraduate education. Students will learn about the critical role these professions play in the care team through interactive experiences and discussions with Jefferson faculty.
A typical day runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, involving exploration of various rehabilitation science professions and learning about academic and career pathways.
This program is ideal for rising high school juniors and seniors who attend high school in the Philadelphia School District, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and can articulate a confirmed interest in rehabilitation sciences professions.
Jefferson - East Falls Campus, 4201 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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