You want to ensure that you will have a strong faculty thesis advisor who is well respected in your specific field of interest and as an advisor. A computer search with a CPC counselor can help you identify a Bowdoin graduate who is also an alum of a prospective graduate program. Whenever possible, visit the schools. Touring the campus, previewing classes and talking to faculty, staff and students should be included in your assessment process. To make the best use of your time, call the admissions office at least a week in advance of your visit so arrangements can be made for you to see the appropriate people.
Most schools require applicants to take a qualifying exam as part of the application process.
Registrations for all of the above exams are available in the Career Planning Center. For MCAT registration materials specifically, please see either Marj Whitman in CPC or Sue Livesay, Director of Health Professions Advising, on the 2nd Floor of Moulton Union. If you are a college senior receiving financial aid, you may want to inquire at the student aid office as to whether or not you are eligible for a GRE or LSAT fee waiver. Fee waiver forms are available in the Career Planning Center. Fee waiver forms for eligible applicants are available in the MCAT announcement booklet, as well, available in the Office of Health Professions Advising.