Feature | Note |
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Public or private | Private |
Type of school | Therapeutic massage, continuing education for massage therapists |
Date founded | 2008 |
Degrees offered | Certificate of completion |
School accreditation | Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education; American Massage Therapy Association |
Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
Population of city the school is in | 65,479 |
Distance from campus to city center | 2 miles |
Public transportation to campus | Pace, taxi, carpool |
Student parking on campus | Free parking for students with no annual parking fee |
Campus size | 1,800 square feet |
County | Cook |
Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
School visit availability |
Preferred by appointment 847.348.1433 Walk-ins welcome but please visit 454 East Dundee (chiropractic clinic) to be directed to the school (both businesses have the same owner). |
Contact to set up school visit |
Jay S. Basra 847.348.1433 or 847.879.1034 mailto:myrstm@prevhealth.com |
Additional information | 10:1 student teacher ratio (curriculum taught by doctors); 100% passing rate for national board examinations; friendly, approachable, student oriented staff |
Feature | Note |
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Number of full time, male students | 2 |
Number of full time, female students | 4 |
Total number of full time students | 6 |
Number of part time, male students | 2 |
Number of part time, female students | 8 |
Total number of part-time students | 10 |
Total number of male students | 4 |
Total number of female students | 12 |
Total number of students | 16 |
Other enrollment information | All students must attend an information session before acceptance. |
Other racial-ethnic background information | Our student body is very diverse. |
Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
Other out-of-state student information | We have had less than five out-of-state students. The price of the education does not vary. |
Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
Number of countries represented | 1 |
Other international student information | We have had two students from Mexico attend our school that currently practice in Mexico. |
Other age of student information | The student ages vary from 18 to 60+ years. |
Percentage of students 25 or older | 70% |
Feature | Note |
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Costs (for proprietary schools) | Tuition - $6,999; books can range from $75-$110. All students must purchase a massage therapy table and sheets, lotion, and misc. supplies. |
Tuition refund policy | RSTM follows all guidelines from the Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. It is a graded refund policy, dependent upon the hours participated in the massage therapy program. |
Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
Other tuition payment plan information | RSTM accommodates all types of situations depending on the specific student's needs. |
Feature | Note |
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Financial aid contact person | Dr. Jay S. Basra |
Financial aid contact title | School Director |
Financial aid contact e-mail | |
Financial aid phone | 847.348.1433 |
Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
Submit these forms | Private loans, payment plans, and state financial aid through unemployment programs. |
Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
Loan | Full tuition |
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | Less than 25% |
Loans | |
Other loan program information | Private loans |
Veteran's benefits | |
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
Other veteran's benefits information | Call 847.348.1433 for additional information |
Feature | Note |
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Admissions contact person | Jay S. Basra |
Admissions contact title | School Director |
Admissions contact e-mail | |
Admissions phone (local) | 847.348.1433 |
For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
Number of male applicants | 11 |
Number of male applicants accepted | 8 |
Number of female applicants | 21 |
Number of female applicants accepted | 18 |
Total number of applicants | 32 |
Total number of applicants accepted | 26 |
High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
Admission is available | Varies year to year (usually January/February) |
Application deadline | Continuous |
Application fee | $99 |
Application fee waived | Proven financial need |
Submit these items: | |
Application | Required for all students |
College transcript | Recommended, but not required |
High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
Interview | Required for all students |
Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 |
Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
Required exams | None |
Recommended exams | None |
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 2.0 |
Letters of recommendation | 2, required for all students |
Admissions contact person #2 | Dr. Daman Singh |
Admissions contact title #2 | School Director |
Admissions contact e-mail #2 |
Feature | Note |
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Pre-certification training | Yes |
Pre-licensing training | Yes |
Certificate or diploma | Yes |
School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
To get a catalog |
Dr. Jay S. Basra 454 East Dundee Road Palatine, IL 60074 |
Academic calendar | Continuous |
Grading system | Pass/fail |
Number of faculty on campus | 5 |
Student faculty ratio | 10:1 |
Average class size | |
Lecture | 10 |
Laboratory | 10 |
Discussion | 10 |
Evenings | Yes |
On-line/distance learning | Yes |
Part time | Yes |
Short-term courses | Yes |
Summer school | Yes |
Weekends | Yes |
Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
Conference/Workshop | Yes |
Video tape | Yes |
Feature | Note |
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Housing contact person | Dr. Jay S. Basra |
Housing contact title | School Director |
Housing contact e-mail | |
Housing phone | 847.879.1034 |
Housing office website | Find more information on this website |
Feature | Note |
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Academic advising | Yes |
Tutoring | Yes |
Basic job skills | Yes |
Accessibility contact person | Dr. Jay S. Basra |
Accessibility contact title | School Director |
Accessibility contact e-mail | |
Accessibility contact phone | 847.879.1034 |
Number of students with a disability served in a recent year | 1 |
Barrier-free campus | Yes |
Designated parking | Yes |
Readers for the blind | Yes |
Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
Tutors | Yes |
Low-income students | Yes |
Minorities | Yes |
Veterans | Yes |
Other campus security | Across the street from the Palatine police station |
Feature | Note |
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Career contact person | Dr. Jay S. Basra |
Career contact title | School Director |
Career contact e-mail address | |
Career contact phone | 847.879.1034 |
Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 95% |
Was counseled by the career services office | 100% |
Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
Career counseling | Yes |
Career library | Yes |
Job bank | Yes |
Job fairs | Yes |
Job interviews | Yes |
Job interview preparation | Yes |
On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
Résumé referral to employers | Yes |