Health Careers Opportunity Program
HPPP Test Prep Program
This program helps students strengthen their test-taking skills and confidence through
a structured support system, Kaplan test preparation resources, live study sessions,
advising, and professional development. The program is free to select participants
and includes a stipend upon successfully completing all program requirements.
HPPP Test Prep Program
This program helps students strengthen their test-taking skills and confidence through a structured support system, Kaplan test preparation resources, live study sessions, advising, and professional development. The program is free to select participants and includes a stipend upon successfully completing all program requirements.
Program Perks:
- Live & On-Demand Classes
- 12-month Kaplan Online Access
- 4+ Full-Length Practice Exams
- Digital & Paperback Textbooks
- Personal Statement Support
- Stipend Support
Exams Currently Supported
- Dental Admissions Test (DAT)
- Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
- Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)
- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, students must meet all of the following:
- Must be an active HPPP participant
- Be preparing to take the DAT, MACT, OAT, or GRE
- Plan to take the entrance exam within the next 6–12 months
- Have completed all prerequisite coursework for their intended professional program (see table below)
- Be enrolled at Fresno State during the semester in which the program is offered.
Prerequisite coursework:
To learn more about the required and recomended coursework, visit the Advising and Resources Center, Pre-Professional Advising page.
Advising and Resources Center - Pre-Professional Advising
Application Process
- Complete the online application
- Submit all required supporting documents, including transcripts, most recent resume, and financial aid summary.
- Participate in an in-person interview if selected (applicants will be contacted within 3–7 business days after the application deadline)
Program Requirements
Selected participants are expected to:
- Complete baseline and post-test assessments and submit scores to the program coordinator
- Attend weekly on-campus study sessions
- Complete all Kaplan-assigned coursework and assignments
- Participate in pre-approved live Kaplan sessions.
- Register and schedule their exam within 4–6 months of beginning the program
- Attend all workshops, conferences, and professional development events hosted by the program
- Participate in personal statement coaching with a CASA-assigned facilitator
- Attend academic and pre-professional advising.
Note: A stipend will only be awarded to participants who complete all program requirements successfully.
Program Timeline
- Application Opens: September 1, 2025
- Application Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST
- Interviews: Selected applicants will be contacted within 3–7 business days after submitting their application to schedule an in-person interview
- Program Start Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
- Program End Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Program Availability by Term
| Term | Typical Application Window (Subject to change based on funding and staff) | Program Timeline (Subject to change based on funding and staff) |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | September 1st - September 12th | 12 Weeks (September 22nd - December 12th) |
| Winter Intersession | November 24th - December 5th | 8 Weeks (January 5th - February 27th) |
| Spring Semester | January 26th - February 6th | 12 Weeks (February 16th - April 8th) |
| Summer Semester | April 1st - April 17th | 8 Weeks (June 1st - July 24th) |
For questions or more details, contact the upper division academic coordinator, Sannad Jawad, at sannad@csufresno.edu
* 2025-2026 Update: All activities, funding, and support are contingent upon our funding and are subject to change at any time during the academic year at the discretion of the governor's office.