Resources
Association of American Medical Colleges
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
Prep Courses and Practice Exams
Register for Test Date
Score Release Dates (For Planning Backwards)
Begin to familiarize yourself with the MCAT (look at MCAT essentials) and take multiple practice tests in real time setting. It is a marathon (~8 hours), so you will need to train for it like a marathon. Take one practice test to get your base score and see which sections need improvement. Once you know, then hyper focus on those and continue taking practice tests to make sure you are improving overall (MCAT practice tests from AAMC are helpful)
American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
Important Dates and Deadlines
Fee Assistance Program
AMCAS Video Overview
Review of AMCAS application offered by the Pre-Health Office.
Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS)
Students applying to medical schools in Texas will need to complete the TMDSAS.
Personal Statement
Review of your personal statement offered by Pre-Health Office.
5,300 characters long: If you are applying to an MD/PhD program, you must complete
two additional essays.
Draft by April of junior year (the year prior to matriculation into medical school).
Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
Identify people who know you well and can firmly comment on your ability as a medical student and future physician. Ask in advance and give your letter writers sufficient time to complete and submit. Also, remember to stay in touch with letter writers who you may also ask in the future!
Types of letters (five recommended)
Some schools have specific requirements, so consult the MSAR.
1 STEM faculty
1 MD
3 Other (STEM faculty, non-STEM faculty, employer, advisor, supervisor, community
mentor)
After You Submit Your AMCAS
After medical schools have received your primary AMCAS application, they may invite you to complete a secondary or supplemental application. Supplemental applications are sent between July and October and usually have fees associated with them. It is important that you complete and submit supplemental applications as soon as possible.