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This is a generalized timeline of events that one should take to prepare and apply to medical schools. However, please remember that each school has different deadlines for applications and interviews. If you are planning on applying for an Early Decision Program, many of these dates will be different. Please check at the individual school for more exact dates. Freshman and Sophomore Years: The first two years of college should be used to take the necessary classes and get involved in activities. These activities will be used on your application and will show that you are a "well rounded individual." Most schools require a B.S. or B.A. degree, but the degree does not need to be in a science field. Although nearly every school requires at least 1 year of basic biology, 1 year of General Chemistry, 1 year of Organic Chemistry, 1 year of Physics and 1 semester of calculus to be eligible to apply to that school. All of these classes should be completed before taking the MCAT. Junior Year: The MCAT test can also be taken at the end of the sophomore year, however most people wait until the end of their junior year. March 15: This is the deadline to sign up for the April MCAT. Click here to go to the MCAT home page April: The MCAT test is always given on a Saturday. June: The scores for the April MCAT should be received by early June. June - August: Between the junior and senior year, the AMCAS application should be filled out. The online application can be found here. July 12: This is the deadline to sign up for the August MCAT. August: The MCAT test is always given on a Saturday. This is last time you can take the MCAT (The August before your senior year). Senior Year: August - September: The secondary applications for each medical school should be sent to you during this time. This generally involves writing more essays and providing letters of recommendation. October: The scores for the August MCAT should be received by early October. November 1 - December 15: During this time is when each individual medical school's last day for accepting secondary applications. Make absolutely sure that your applications are all filed by the appropriate date! December - February: This is generally when interviews are held. However, a few schools begin as early as October. March 15: This is the date that schools usually begin sending acceptance or rejection letters. For acceptance procedures, please go to the AAMCAS Acceptance Procedures |