FRESHMAN YEAR

• Make sure you are registered for the correct science classes (science majors’ science courses) at Orientation.
• Attend the Pre-Med Orientation before the start of classes.
• Stop by or call the Office of Pre-Professional and Graduate Advising to be placed on our list-serv. Do this soon as you arrive on campus.
• Inform your academic advisor that you are a pre-med student.
• Focus on your grades; get off to a good start by honing your time management and study skills.

SOPHOMORE YEAR

• Begin getting exposure to health care through community service, part-time employment, or shadowing. The Office of Pre-Professional and Graduate Advising offers day-long experiences through MedView Shadowing Program on our website.
• Get to know your professors! You will need letters of recommendation next year.

JUNIOR YEAR 

• Begin reviewing for the MCAT.
• Attend informational meetings for junior class or visit the Office of Pre-Professional and Graduate Advising to make sure you are on track. This is important! This is the busiest year for your med school application preparation.
• You should have at least three recommendations; two from science professors, one from a nonscience professor, and one or two from other sources (employer, coach, doctor, research mentor, etc.).
• Attend one of the AMCAS workshops offered in the spring. This is CRUCIAL!
• Register for the MCAT.
• Take the MCAT.
• Log on to the AAMC website to begin work on your American Medical Colleges Application Service (AMCAS) application.
• Certify and submit your AMCAS application as soon as possible after the June open date and submit the appropriate supplemental documents.

SENIOR YEAR

• Complete and return supplemental (secondary) applications, as received, to specific medical schools.
• Make sure all of your recommendations are sent in according to the AMCAS Instruction Manual.
• Inquire at each medical school to ensure all materials have been received.
• Respond to any medical school interview requests immediately.
• Schedule a mock interview at the Office of Pre-Professional and Graduate Advising.
• Notify all medical schools offering you admission of your decisions as early as possible.
• Please inform our office about acceptances and where you will matriculate. Good luck!

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