Medical School Application Process and Medical School Application Timeline 2021-2022 | MedEdits

Below is a suggested medical school application timeline for applying to medical school in 2021-2022

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January-May 2021:
Create or update your CV. Most of your letter writers will ask for a copy so you want to make sure you have one ready to go!
Read: Medical School Letter of Recommendation: The Ultimate Guide
Make an appointment with your premed office or advisor.
Begin conversations with letter writers and/or follow your school’s letter of evaluation process.
Familiarize yourself with the medical school application service you will be using (AMCAS, AACOMAS, or TMDSAS) by reading online guides and manuals; also, research schools using Medical Schools Admissions Requirements (MSAR) on the AAMC website.
Work on your medical school personal statement(s), application entries, and complete the application and biographical information as soon as systems open in early May.

Make sure you request transcripts as soon as application systems open.
Request that letters of reference are submitted early.
If you have time, start prewriting secondary essays although this is not necessary to be successful in the process.
Read: How To: The Medical School Secondary Application
Finalize essays and application entries for AMCAS, AACOMAS and TMDAS.
Create your medical school school list and determine for which schools you are most competitive.
Read: Where to Apply to Medical School & Easiest Medical Schools to get Into
Read: Medical School Admissions Statistics and Acceptance Rates
May 2021:
Submit your AACOMAS* or TMDSAS* application(s)
Release MCAT scores.
Nudge letter writers to submit letters of reference, if necessary.
Send in transcript request forms if not done already.
Finalize AMCAS personal statement and work and activities entries.
Finalize medical school list.
June 2021:
Submit your AMCAS application.
Take your final MCAT by June.
Register for CASPer.
Start working on secondary essays as soon as you submit your primary application(s).
Check to make sure transcripts and letters of reference have been received.
*TMDSAS  and AACOMAS can be submitted in May. AMCAS can be submitted in early June. Submitting all of your applications in early June is a good goal. Submitting your application as early as possible is a crucial part of your success since medical school interviews are offering on a rolling basis.Applying to medical school late can decrease your chances of acceptance significantly.

July 2021:
Once your application is verified, you will receive invitations to complete secondary applications and essays.
Complete secondary essays.
Start preparing for medical school interviews.
August 2021:
You may start to receive medical school interview invitations as early as August.
Continue working on secondary essays.
Continue preparing for medical school interviews.

Read: The Medical School Interview Ultimate Guide
Read: The Medical School MMI Interview
September 2021:
Aim to complete all applications (primary, secondaries, letters of recommendation) by Labor Day.
October 15th, 2021:
For medical schools with rolling admissions, this is the earliest date you can receive acceptances.
Consider sending any updates you might have to medical schools.
September 2021 – March 2022:
Go on medical school interviews.
Send updates to schools to boost chances for interview invitations as you have something new to report.
Consider sending a letter of intent to your top choice medical school if you are waitlisted.

February 2022:
If you don’t have any medical school acceptances by February, start strategizing for a reapplication.
March 2022:
For medical schools without rolling admissions, acceptances are extended in March.
April 2022:
If holding multiple acceptances, choose one school by April 30th and communicate your decisions following each school’s protocols; you can remain on alternate lists; pay deposit to secure spot.
April – July 2022:
If on alternate or wait lists, stay in touch with schools.
Write a letter of intent.
Work with advisors and your network to secure a seat at a medical school.
Complete all financial aid information and forms.
Attend second look visits.
July/August 2022:
Matriculate into medical school!

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