Programs and workshops vary, but always include one on preparation of the personal statement for juniors. An interview workshop is conducted for seniors. This helps you prepare for the formal MCAT a few weeks later. You keep in regular contact with HPAP about the progress of your application. The Resource Center in 313 Hall of Languages, contains catalogs of U.S. medical, dental, veterinary, optometry and podiatry schools in addition to those of many allied health professional schools.
Computers are available to download and complete electronic applications and research.
Students will also find, current admission requirement manuals and financial aid guidelines as well as much other specific and general information in periodicals and books, both professional and popular, and videotapes. Admissions test information, registration packets and brochures are available, as are limited actual review materials. Updated information about summer programs and post-baccalaureate programs can be found on the HPAP website. Student files in the HPAP office are retained for 7 years. For students who come too late or opt not to be sponsored by the HPAC, for those who fail to meet criteria for sponsorship, and for graduates who were not pre-professional as undergraduates, the Program provides a credentials service through which copies of recommendations are sent to the schools designated by the applicant.