November through April
Begin
review for MCATs
Apply for Spring MCAT
Think about which medical schools to apply to
Collect letters of recommendation
Suggested time to take MCAT
Get AMCAS application packet from advisor or AMCAS
Interpret MCAT scores and GPA with premed advisor
Make first draft of AMCAS essay
Send for medical school catalogues
Send transcripts to AMCAS and non-AMCAS
schools
Revise and polish AMCAS essay
Submit AMCAS application at earliest allowed date
Begin completing non-AMCAS applications as soon as possible.
Register for fall MCAT if scores were low and you feel you are now better
prepared.
Inform premedical committee where to send your composite recommendation
letter (if your school has such a committee)
Fall MCAT offered
Senior Year
September
Make sure that your applications are complete and that letters of recommendation
have been received. Call to confirm if necessary.
Be patient. Interviews will come.
Try to schedule interviews during Winter Break for convenience.
Fill out GAPSFAS form for financial aid
Send updated transcripts if requested by schools
If you are wait-listed, send a letter expressing continued interest.
Acceptance letters are still sent out, so stay calm. Make sure medical
schools can reach you or a family member by phone at all times.