The 3+2 Accelerated Track is for students who major in allied health science as an undergraduate at Carthage. Learn more about the Master of Athletic Training program
School Applications
The application for the 3 + 2 program is due on Sept. 15 of your junior year. Applications will be submitted through the ATCAS platform. This platform has a rolling application process, but it is suggested to submit in August or early September. Your application will be the most competitive if you submit before Sept. 1. Below is the list of application materials:
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Shadowing hours
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Personal statement
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3 or more letters of recommendation
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Shadowing/Volunteering
In order to apply to the 3 + 2 MAT program, you must have 20 hours of shadowing a certified/license athletic trainer. The hours of shadowing must be documented on the Carthage shadowing documentation. You can get this document from the AHS Schoology resource page or the program website. You should be shadowing multiple athletic training locations to demonstrate your understanding and commitment
Required Entrance Exams
There are no required entrance exams.
Personal Statement
You will need to submit a personal statement with your application. To help craft your personal statement, attend our Personal Statement Workshop, typically held in the fall semester.
Letters of Recommendation
You will need several letters of recommendations for your application. You need three letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a current Carthage professor, an ATC, and one of your choosing. Ideally, you should ask for a letter of recommendations at least 2-3 months in advance of your application deadline, although give as much time as possible. This way they have adequate time to reflect upon their experience and write the best possible letter they can. If you are participating in an experiential role, it is suggested that you ask for a letter a month or two prior to the close of that experience. You should ask within 6 months of working with an athletic trainer if you are asking for a letter.
