APPLYING TO MED SCHOOL

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• APPLYING TO MED SCHOOL

2006
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KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER

• Know Deadlines
• Meet all requirements
• Apply early
• Follow up
• Ensure accuracy
• Disclose fully and truthfully

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MCATMedical College Admission Test

• Last recommended test April 2006
• Register only online www.aamc.org/mcat
• Valid up to three years
• Check MSAR to verify the validity for each school
• 4 sections Biological, Physical, VR, Two Essays
• Questions mcat_at_aamc.org
• Need a special permission to repeat/sit for test
  more than three times

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AMCASAmerican Medical College Application Service

• Most medical schools participate in AMCAS
• Apply online www.aamc.org/amcas
• Questions amcas_at_aamc.org
• Application form is accessible in May
• Can submit the completed application starting
  June 1
• Application deadlines vary among schools
• YOU are responsible for meeting the deadlines,
  following up and for accuracy

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AMCAS Application Sections

• Identifying Information Name, ID
• Schools attended H.S. Colleges
• Biographical Information citizenship, residence,
  parent and family information
• Course Work All post-secondary courses
• Work/Activities extracurricular activities,
  honors, etc.
• Medical Schools designate schools
• Personal Statement (Essays) MD and MD/PhD
• Test scores MCAT, GRE

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AMCAS

• Print out the application to proofread before
  submission
• Contact information Keep it current
• Changes limited to certain fields
• Re-certify and re-submit

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SECONDARIES

• Fill out the supplementary application requested
  by each school
• Meet the deadlines
• Submit the Letters of Recommendation
• Ask during the Spring Term
• Provide all the necessary information to the
  writer
• Submit them on time through INTERFOLIO
• Follow up with the writer and the schools

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Questions?