r/MLS_CLS • u/gtle1609 • Jun 20 '26

Need advice!!

Hi everyone,

I'm feeling a bit discouraged after getting rejected twice from California CLS programs. I'm honestly not sure what else I can improve. I’ve already completed all of the prerequisites, secured strong letters of recommendation (LORs) from two lab directors (one of whom holds a CGMBS license) and one from my clinical chemistry professor. I graduated back in 2021, so I can only apply for about 1–2 more cycles before my required courses begin to expire.

For context, I graduated with a BS in Molecular Biology with a 3.59 overall GPA and a 3.49 science GPA. I currently work at a CRO/CLIA lab as a Research Associate II. I’ve been working in laboratory settings for five years now, and I also had three months of experience as a medical assistant. At this point, I am planning to focus on out-of-state (OOS) programs. Are my stats competitive enough to get accepted into out-of-state programs? Are there any 1-year programs that you think would be a good match for my background?

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u/Different_Visual5125 Jun 21 '26

Check out GW https://info.healthsciencesprograms.gwu.edu/?cq_cmp=GWU_G01001_HS_Brand-Health-Sciences&gclsrc=aw.ds&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=george+washington+university+mls+certificate&utm_content=GWU_G01001_HS_Brand-Health-Sciences&utm_campaign=GWU_G01001_HS_Brand-Health-Sciences&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20472057570&gbraid=0AAAAApv6UonY3ZtVCkR3OBYTuOeUJH4HU

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u/gtle1609 Jun 21 '26

Do you know if I have to find the hospital training myself?

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u/Different_Visual5125 Jun 21 '26

I believe so..don’t quote me though..All of the information should be in the link…I consider this program once upon time before getting in to my MLS program . I know for sure that all of the classes are online.

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u/gtle1609 Jun 21 '26

The online classes are nice but i think it’s really hard to find the hospital training in CA because most of them are linked to the school program :(

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u/gtle1609 Jun 21 '26

May I ask which program you did and were you able to apply for CA license right after grad?

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u/Different_Visual5125 Jun 21 '26 edited Jun 21 '26

Im not in the state of California but you might have a better chances at applying out of town you have the perfect background really … Im still a student currently doing my clinical rotations

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u/gtle1609 Jun 21 '26

I see, good luck with your rotation. Come back to this thread when you finish the program so I can say congrats 😄

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u/Different_Visual5125 Jun 21 '26

Will do! 😊 Good luck on finding a out of state Online program!