Application Timetable for Medical Schools


Although the following timetable is specific to medical schools, many other health professional programs follow a similar schedule.

Junior Year

Spring
  • Take the MCAT.
  • Request five letters of recommendation: 3 academic letters (from faculty members), 2 other letters (e.g. from supervisors of research, service or workstudy positions).
  
Spring/Summer of Junior Year
  • Schedule HPP committee interview. Your interview will be conducted by 2-3 faculty members, and will last 1-2 hours.

June 1 - Middle of July at End of Junior Year
  • Research and decide the programs to which you wish to apply (3 tier approach).
  • Write a one-page personal statement for your application.
  • Submit AMCAS and non-AMCAS applications.
     
Senior Year

July to December of Senior Year
  • Complete secondary applications at request of individual medical schools. Request that your committee recommendation letter be sent to those schools.
  
August to June of Senior Year
  • Medical school interviews.
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