February - Pick up admission test registration packets or register online at the test's web site. The deadline to register is usually mid-March and the testing services encourage you to register early to ensure that you get the testing site that you request.
March - Sign up for a mock interview with the Health Sciences Committee. Remember - the mock interview is required if you are using the Committee for a letter of recommendation!
April - Take the MCAT (or another admission test).The 2004 MCAT dates are April 17 and August 14.
June - Complete your application and once it's perfect,submit it as soon as you can. Submitting your applicationearly is good, but submitting it ERROR FREE is evenbetter! Remember that many schools use a rolling admissionprocess, so it's to your advantage to apply as earlyas possible.
Senior Year
Begin receiving secondary applications. Completeand return them PROMPTLY! Follow all directions!
Go on interviews.Do your homework on each school! Be prepared for theinterviews.
Make your decision about which of your acceptances you plan to attend or regroup and plan for next year's application process. Either way, keep the Coordinator of Pre-Professional Health Advising informed about your decisions.