admissions information

Jung Tao School accepts a maximum of 25 new students per year, beginning each August. Application materials are collected, and interviews conducted, until the class has reached its maximum capacity of 25. Once the class is full, additional applications may be considered and a list of alternates will be selected in the event an accepted student decides not to join the new class.


educational requirements for application

The minimum educational requirement for admission into Jung Tao School is the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours, or 90 quarter credit hours, of education at the baccalaureate level. These credit hours must be granted by an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education. If a potential applicant is unsure whether he/she meets these requirements, he/she is advised to contact the Admissions Director for a review of previous educational experience prior to submitting an application.


the application process

The application process is composed of two parts: the submission of a completed application packet and a meeting with one or more members of the Admissions Committee. Satisfaction of both of these requirements must be met prior to consideration for acceptance.

The application packet. Application materials may be obtained from the Admissions Director, or downloaded from the school website. The completed application packet must consist of the following:

• Completed Program Application Form with 2 x 2 photo attached
• 250 word typed essay about why the applicant is interested in Chinese medicine
• Comprehensive, up-to-date vitae, including past educational and occupational experience, and other pertinent activities
• Photocopy of valid identification (driver’s license, passport, or social security card)
• Three letters of recommendation from qualified individuals, mailed separately by those individuals directly to Jung Tao School. The applicant must have known these individuals for at least three years, and they may not be family members
• Official college transcripts mailed directly from the institution(s) to Jung Tao School in a sealed envelope
• $50 application fee

Meeting. The applicant is required to meet with at least one member of the Admissions Committee either on-campus, or, when a visit to the school is not feasible, via telephone. This meeting is not a formal interview, rather a chance for the applicant and school representative to become familiar with one another. Applicants are encouraged to schedule visits to the school during class times, in order to gain a more thorough understanding of the school, its’ staff, faculty and students, and the curriculum. All meetings should be scheduled through the Admissions Director.


applicant review procedures

All applicants applying for enrollment in the class beginning the following August, and who have submitted completed application packets, are reviewed by the Admissions Committee on April 1. The Admissions Committee is comprised of the Admissions Director, the Administrative Director, the Academic Director and the President. When all documents for an applicant have been reviewed by the committee, a vote is held and one of the following rulings is reached:

The applicant is accepted. This ruling is issued when the Admissions Committee determines the applicant meets educational requirements, is well suited for the program, and there are seats available in the class.

The applicant is accepted with alternate status. This ruling is issued when the Admissions Committee determines the applicant meets educational requirements, is well suited for the program, and there are no seats available in the upcoming class. The applicant will be placed on the list of alternates, in the order of suitability for the program, and will be chosen to join the class should another accepted applicant choose not to enroll. If the applicant is not selected to join the upcoming class, the Admissions Committee will reconsider the application for the subsequent year, at the applicant’s request.

The applicant is denied acceptance. This ruling is issued when the Admissions Committee determines the applicant does not meet educational requirements and/or is not well suited for the program. The committee will issue a letter of declination of acceptance, and may make recommendations for future consideration. The applicant may reapply at any time in the future, once he or she feels any deficiencies have been met.

The decision is deferred. If the committee feels that more information or clarification is required from the applicant, or if they would like to schedule a second meeting, the decision to accept or deny the applicant may be deferred to a later date. A decision may also be deferred when an applicant is completing the educational prerequisites and the Committee is waiting for final transcripts.

Notice of the decision of the Admissions Committee will be mailed to the applicant within five business days of the meeting.


acceptance and enrollment procedures

If the applicant is accepted and seats are available, he or she will receive a letter of invitation to join the upcoming class, details regarding course schedules, tuition requirements and available lodging, a Student Manual, and an Enrollment Agreement. The accepted applicant must sign the Enrollment Agreement and return it with a $300 nonrefundable deposit within 30 days of acceptance in order for a seat to be reserved in his/her name. This deposit will be applied to the first tuition payment upon official enrollment in courses.

Official enrollment into courses takes place on August 1. Should an accepted applicant decide not to join the upcoming class once the deposit has been paid, he or she must submit, in writing, an enrollment withdrawal statement to the Admissions Director no later than July 31. All accepted applicants who have not submitted an enrollment withdrawal statement by the deadline will automatically be enrolled into courses for the upcoming academic year. Enrollment into courses commits the student to the academic and financial requirements stated in the JTS Student Manual.


foreign students

Jung Tao School is currently not registered with the US Immigration and Naturalization Service to accept foreign students.


english language competency

Applicants who do not speak English as their first language are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before being considered for acceptance into Jung Tao School. The applicant may take the computer based test or the paper based test to satisfy this requirement. Applicants taking the computer based test must score at least a 225 out of a maximum possible score of 300, and applicants taking the paper based test must score at least a 500 out of a maximum possible score of 677, to be considered for acceptance.


transfer credit

Jung Tao School does not grant transfer credit for courses completed at other institutions of higher education, including schools of acupuncture and Oriental medicine.


advanced placement

Jung Tao School offers an advanced placement option for its B-100 Anatomy and Physiology course. Individuals interested in pursuing this option must complete a comprehensive examination with a minimum score of 75%. Additionally, the applicant must have documented a minimum of twelve semester credit hours for equivalent courses at an accredited institution of higher education, with a grade of “C” or better in each course. These equivalent credit courses may not be used to satisfy the school’s sixty semester hour admissions requirement. In some circumstances, students receiving credit by examination may be required to attend select portions of the course as determined by the instructor. Individuals receiving credit by examination are required to pay full tu