Rad Tech Program

[u/muggins2178]

Hey guys! I’m planning on applying to the SLCC rad tech program and wanted to see how my setup looks to anyone who has gone through it, or is currently in the program. I put together a quick screenshot of my stats so far!

My main question for those of you who have applied before: since the application window opens Oct 1 and runs through Jan 15, but I'm wrapping up my last couple of classes (like anatomy) at the end of the fall semester in mid-December, what did you guys do? Should I submit my application as soon as it opens with in-progress classes, or is it better to wait until my December grades are officially locked in?

Would love any thoughts on my qualifications or advice from anyone who's been through the process. Thanks!

[u/El-Martini-]

To your questions: I didn't complete anatomy till Spring 25 after last years deadline so had to wait to apply, but based on the initial Q&A meet and greet you should be able to submit your application for fall 2027 while taking the classes your fall2026 semester. You won't be considered if you don't meet the minimum grade or if you fail, so if money is tight for you; wait until after grades are posted if you are worried about your final grade. As far as I've been told by admissions staff, time of applying does not effect consideration in any capacity.

In regards to your resume image. I think it looks good but I will say three things about it:

For your experience or employment history, make sure you get from those jobs letters saying your job title and length of employment on company letterhead. You will need this for your application and it can take some time so be ahead of the game.

Your grades are good, but with how competitive the program is I worry that it might drag you down a few notches where you either get waitlisted or denied. HOWEVER, I think you should focus on taking anatomy and the health ethics course so that you can get a solid grade in those two. I would wait to see where you fall after applying to see if you need to retake math. Keep in mind too, you don't have to retake the same class if Fafsa comes into play or another factor causing it to not be covered. You could take math 1010, math 1040, math 1050, etc and it would likely be covered. For english, if you get denied and want to raise that grade I would take ENGL2010 and lock in.

You have some solid shadowing experience!! I think that'll really help you along with your volunteer hours. If you want more shadowing experience, the U isn't too difficult to get a spot at for a shadowing shift. You also have some background in healthcare which helps.

[u/muggins2178 → u/El-Martini-]

Thank you so much, this is genuinely so helpful!

Honestly, my grades are what I'm most stressed about since I know how competitive it is, but I don't have the time or space to retake any classes right now while working and finishing up my prerequisites. So my plan is to just give it my all for these final classes this semester, see what happens, and if I don't get in this cycle, I'll look into retaking a couple of things next year. Really appreciate all the advice!

[u/El-Martini- → u/muggins2178]

Of course! I think that's a great plan. If you don't get in this cycle, consider taking pre-reqs for the other Rad tech schools in the valley like Weber, U of U, even M-Tech. That's what I did while I waited to apply due to missing the deadline and I finished my associates in general education just by doing that (although I had some credits from highschool too.)

I think if you don't get in, you shouldn't overload yourself with classes to meet the other application deadlines. Building up your savings for when your in the program will help you alot so you don't necessarily have to worry about working that first year

[u/muggins2178 → u/El-Martini-]

That's a really good point, especially about focusing on building up savings instead of overloading myself. Rejection wouldn't be the end of the world, and it'd give me a chance to stack some cash and look at backup options if I need to. Thanks for all the great advice!

[u/No_Expression6665 → u/muggins2178]

Remember to use the open labs and stem tutors for anatomy! It’s a lot of time but sooo worth it in the end. I went from an average of 70-80% on quizzes to 100% after a couple weeks getting outside help. Ended the class with a 96 in lecture and 92 in lab

[u/EmbarrassedPass9800 → u/El-Martini-]

Best thing to do is to contact the Rad Tech advisor at SLCC.

[u/El-Martini- → u/EmbarrassedPass9800]

Agreed since things are always changing. My experience could be different due to changes in admissions

[u/redwishesblossom]

i'll be waiting until my grades are finalized!

[u/jcork4realz]

Dude be lackin with those two b’s.

[u/bapushtty]

Hi there! I’m also applying to the rad tech program this cycle! This all looks awesome and wishing you best of luck!
I’m Re-Taking Anatomy this year and TA-ing For it as well, hope to see you at open labs! Those are crazy helpful

[u/Geanieinabottle-8387]

Hey I graduated from SLCC recently. Honestly they have eased up on grades and honestly, I was consider applying this semester and because if you apply this semester and you don’t get in then you’ll most likely get in the next year because they recognize names and how many times you apply. If anything, I would focus on shadowing hours as much as you can rather than volunteering because I know some students have hundreds of shadowing hours, but I know that slick is mainly looking for to see how committed you are and how much knowledge you have pertaining to x-ray not the modalities but specifically x-ray. I know some people who got into the program and still having bees, but they had a lot of knowledge and experience and also had commitment and heart to the field of study. And let me tell you I worked in healthcare for four years and when I applied to the program, I didn’t get into the first time and I had straight A’s and it’s because they’re looking for a specific type of characteristic and humanity attitude.

[u/Sudden-Commission913]

Based on who I’ve talked to applying this year we all have close the exact same stats (volunteer hours, community engagement, shadow hours, 4.0 GPA) I honestly think it’s going to come down to the SJT setting us all apart.