When you are ready to apply to professional schools, a central application service can simplify the process by reducing the amount of paperwork and mailing normally required. Here is how a central application service works:
- Applicants submit ONE application (and application fee)* to the central application service. The information required on this application will vary, depending on the type of professional school. Applicants may need to submit supplementary information, such as official transcripts and letters of recommendation.
- The central application service will duplicate and distribute the application information to the participating professional schools indicated by the applicant. They may also obtain and forward the results of applicants' admissions tests (such as the MCAT).
- Upon receipt of the application material from the central application service, the professional schools will then contact the applicant directly to request any additional materials required. The applicant sends these requested items directly to the school.
Allopathic Medicine
- The American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
- Learn about the AMCAS application timeline and process.
- The 2013 AMCAS application will open on May 1, 2012.
- The AAMC Fee Assistance Program offers reduced application fees and other materials to applicants who qualify, early applicants benefit from a wider range of services, such as reduced MCAT fees and preparation materials.
- The Texas Medical and Dental School Application Service (TMDSAS) is the centralized application processing service for students applying to all state supported public medical schools in the state of Texas. TMDSAS does not grant fee waivers. The application for entry year 2013 will open May 1 at 8:00AM Central Time.
Dental Medicine
- The Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (ADEA AADSAS)
- The 2013 ADEA AADSAS application cycle will open on June 4, 2012.
- ADEA AADSAS Fee Assistance Program (FAP)
- The Texas Medical and Dental School Application Service (TMDSAS) is the centralized application processing service for students applying to all state supported dental schools in the state of Texas. TMDSAS does not grant fee waivers. The application for entry year 2013 will open May 1 at 8:00 AM Central Time.
Optometry
- Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptomCAS)
- The 2012-2013 OptomCAS application will open on June 29, 2012.
- No fee waivers are available for the OptomCAS application at this time.
- The Texas Medical and Dental School Application Service (TMDSAS) is the centralized application processing service for students applying to all state supported public medical schools in the state of Texas. TMDSAS does not grant fee waivers. The application for entry year 2013 will open May 1 at 8:00 AM Central Time.
Osteopathic Medicine
- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS)
- The 2013 AACOMAS application will open on May 3, 2012, at 12 noon Eastern Time.
- The AAMC Fee Assistance Program offers reduced application fees and other materials to applicants who qualify, early applicants benefit from a wider range of services, such as reduced MCAT fees and preparation materials.
- The Texas Medical and Dental School Application Service (TMDSAS) is the centralized application processing service for students applying to all state supported public medical schools in the state of Texas. TMDSAS does not grant fee waivers. The application for entry year 2013 will open May 1 at 8:00 AM Central Time.
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapist Central Application Services (PTCAS)
- The 2012-2013 PTCAS application will open on July 2, 2012.
- Fee Waivers
Podiatric Medicine
- The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Application Service (AACPMAS)
- The 2013 AACPMAS application will open on August 2, 2012.
- AACPMAS does not offer assistance with application fees.
- The Texas Medical and Dental School Application Service (TMDSAS) is the centralized application processing service for students applying to all state supported public medical schools in the state of Texas. TMDSAS does not grant fee waivers. The application for entry year 2013 will open May 1 at 8:00 AM Central Time.
Public Health
Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)
- The 2013 VMCAS application will open on June 7, 2012.
- VMCAS does not offer fee waivers at this time.
- The Texas Medical and Dental School Application Service (TMDSAS) is the centralized application processing service for students applying to all state supported veterinary schools in the state of Texas. TMDSAS does not grant fee waivers. The application for entry year 2013 will open May 1 at 8:00 AM Central Time.