Introductory advising sessions are held each week for beginning premeds. Also available in the Premed Office is a library of premed publications and med school catalogs. Check the bulletin boards outside the office frequently for Premed news or events and put your name on the premed mailing list. Workshops are held each year for applicants to help them with the admissions process. Normally the application process begins in the spring or summer at the end of the junior year.
Medical schools admit students once a year for the entering class which starts in the fall.
Candidates must take the MCAT and submit an application one year in advance of the entering class for which they are applying. However, some students find they need more time to complete necessary coursework and to prepare for the exam, and they choose the August test. No matter which date you choose, extensive preparation before taking the MCAT can make a significant difference in your scores. The exam may be repeated, but the scores are permanently recorded, and most med schools require that all scores be reported to them. The best strategy is to prepare thoroughly and aim to take the MCAT only once.