Genetic Counseling Admissions Match Information

The Bay Path University MS in Genetic Counseling program participates in the Genetic Counseling Admissions Match through National Matching Services (NMS).  The GC Admissions Match has been established to enhance the process of placing applicants into positions in Master's-level genetic counseling programs that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC). The Match uses a process that takes into account both applicants’ and programs’ preferences.  All applicants must first register for the Match with NMS before applying to participating genetic counseling graduate programs. At the conclusion of all program interviews, both applicants and programs will submit ranked lists of preferred placements to NMS according to deadlines posted on the NMS website.  The binding results of the Match will be released to both applicants and programs simultaneously in late April.

Please visit the NMS website to register for the match, review detailed information about the matching process, and to view a demonstration of how the matching algorithm works.

Match Fee Waiver Details

The Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors has established a waiver for the $100 fee associated with the NMS Match. Prospective students who demonstrate financial need AND have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater can apply for a match fee waiver. Prospective students should apply for a fee waiver BEFORE registering for an NMS number.

Applications for the match fee waiver are due by October 5, 2022. Applicants will be notified on October 26, 2022, as to whether they have received a waiver. There are a limited number of waivers, so not all applicants will receive a waiver. Instructions for registering for the NMS match will be provided to those who receive a waiver. Waivers are non-transferable to future match cycles or other prospective students. Prospective students who are applying for a match fee waiver will be required to write a short essay and upload at least one of the following documents demonstrating financial need:

1. A copy of a letter verifying unemployment benefits received within the past two years.
2. A copy of a letter on official letterhead from a government agency verifying that you or your family have qualified for public assistance based on low-income criteria anytime within the past five years
3. A copy of your financial aid award letter from another/previous institution dated within five the past years
4. A copy of your approved GRE fee waiver (for tests taken within five years of the application deadline)
5. A copy of your federal Student Aid Report (SAR) that verifies you qualified for financial aid within the past five years based on a family contribution* of:
   1. Not more than $1,500 if the student is a dependent student
   2. Not more than $1,900 if the student is an independent student

Visit the NMS website to apply for the waiver.

Please visit the MS in Genetic Counseling program page to learn about the curriculum, faculty, program options, and more!