College Pipeline Program Application
The application for the 2026 SOM-CPP Program is now open. ONLY OPEN TO current COLLEGE FRESHMAN! All students who meet the SOM-CPP Program admission requirements are encouraged to apply.
SOM-CPP online student information form
Program Sessions
The SOM-CPP Program focuses on helping top college students become more competitive applicants for admission to the Zucker School of Medicine, and other medical schools. The SOM-CPP Program is a comprehensive pre-medical program which offers the following learning sessions:
- Level 1: Science enrichment courses for rising college sophomores. Tests will be given to monitor improvement in and understanding of Physics, Chemistry, and Anatomy and Physiology.
- Level 2: MCAT test preparation program for rising college juniors.
- Level 3: Research Experience for rising college seniors.
Program note: Participation and success in each level of the SOM-CPP Program is a component of the interview process for potential admission to the Zucker School of Medicine.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected for the SOM-CPP Program while they are enrolled as a freshman in college. Applicants must have earned a 3.2 GPA in a bachelor’s degree program and have successfully passed, and demonstrated success in, a college-level chemistry class before the start of the program. Completion of a college-level physics class is preferred, but not required. Students must have a composite score of 1200 or higher on the New SAT and/or a score of 25 or higher on the ACT.
Strong consideration will be given to candidates who are:
- ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class
- willing to commit to participating in the three-year program
- willing to maintain a good attendance record
Selection committee: The Zucker School of Medicine’s Office of Engagement and Excellence, in conjunction with the Office of Admissions, jointly known as the SOM-CPP Selection Committee, makes all decisions for admissions to the SOM-CPP Program.
Policies
- Students must be college freshmen.
- Students must be U.S. citizens.
- Students must come from an economically disadvantaged background.
- Students must demonstrate an ongoing interest in the field of medicine.
- If accepted into the program, students must secure Medical Clearance from the Office of Employee Health Services at Northwell Health.
- To advance to the second year of the SOM-CPP Program, students must maintain a minimum of a 3.3 GPA and receive a recommendation from the SOM-CPP Selection Committee based on academic performance, engagement in the program, and attendance record.
- To advance to the third year of the SOM-CPP Program, students are strongly encouraged to earn a minimum of a 3.5 GPA and receive a recommendation from the SOM-CPP Selection Committee based on academic performance, engagement in the program, and attendance record.
- The Deans for Engagement and Excellence have the right to dismiss a student from the SOM-CPP Program at any time due to unsatisfactory academic performance, more than two absences during summer, and lack of professionalism.
Application Process
Please complete the application which requires:
- Completing the SOM-CPP online student information form.
- A 250-word essay stating the reason why you are interested in participating in the SOM-CPP Program.
- One letter of recommendation provided by a college professor.
- One copy of the applicant’s first-semester college transcript.
- One copy of the applicant’s SAT Composite Score Record, and/or ACT Composite Score Record.
- If applicable, one copy of the applicant’s Advanced Placement Exam Score(s).
- Verification of class ranking in graduating class from high school, if available.
Submission note: All of the foregoing materials (one letter of recommendation, first-semester college transcript, standardized college admissions exam scores, class ranking) must be e-mailed by April 1, 2026, to Mrs. Gina Granger at Gina.G.Granger@Hofstra.edu.
Questions?
If you have questions about the application, please email Mrs. Gina Granger at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Thank you for your interest in the SOM-CPP Program at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.