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VISIT

First Year

  • Explore your options for careers in medicine
  • Visit
  • Meet with an Advisor
  • Apply to summer programs
  • Explore financial aid options

First Year, Summer

Get some experience:

  • Participate in enrichment programs
  • Volunteer or intern in the field

Sophomore Year

Stay on track for medical school:

  • Work with your pre-health advisor
  • Volunteer/work in a medical-related field

Sophomore Year, Summer

Get more experience and look at resources:

  • Get research or internship experience
  • Review AMCAS application process
  • Look into fee assistance program
  • Review the MCAT and preview registration process

Junior Year

  • Taking a gap or growth year
  • Post-bacc programs
  • When to take the MCAT exam
  • Check which schools participate in the preview exam
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Pre-med and other required course work
  • Consider whether you will take a gap/growth year after undergrad
  • Evaluate when to take the MCAT exam (take well in advance of applying in case you need to take it multiple times; many recommend taking it by summer before senior year if you鈥檇 like to go directly to medical school
  • Brainstorm and contact potential recommenders

Register for the MCAT exam

  • Register early
  • Use medical school admission requirements to compare schools
  • Begin filling out AMCAS application

Junior Year, Summer

  • Finalize and submit your AMCAS application
  • Continue to volunteer/ work

Senior Year

  • Prepare for medical school interviews
  • Consult with your pre-health advisor

Receive letters of acceptance or rejection

If accepted:

  • Decide which medical school you want to attend
  • Complete FASFA and financial aid forms

If waitlisted or rejected:

  • Talk with your advisor
  • Consider a gap year or a post-baccalaureate program

Remember to consistently consult with your pre-health advisor to ensure that you are taking all pre-requisite courses for your target schools.

First Year, Fall

  • General Chem I
  • Bio I
  • Pre-Calc or Calc
  • Join a pre-med or health professions club
  • Explore volunteer options

First Year, Spring

  • Gen Chem II
  • Bio II
  • Continue volunteering and explore potential research opportunities
  • Begin researching summer opportunities

Sophomore Year, Fall

  • Organic Chem I
  • Physics I
  • Psychology or Sociology class (required for the MCAT)
  • Start shadowing physicians or exploring clinical experience

Sophomore Year, Spring

  • Organic Chem II
  • Physics II
  • Look for summer research, shadowing, or clinical experience
  • Build relationships with professors for future letters or recommendation

Junior Year, Fall

  • Biochemistry (many med schools require this)
  • Upper-level Biology
  • Take leadership roles in clubs
  • Finalize plans for MCAT prep
  • Begin drafting persona statement

Junior Year, Spring

  • Continue upper-level science coursework
  • Any remaining pre-rec classes
  • Electives or courses that support your minor/interest
  • Study for the MCAT
  • Secure strong letters or recommendation

Senior Year, Fall

  • Finish upper-level science courses or electives
  • Take courses to round out your degree requirements
  • Submit your medical school application
  • Prepare medical school interviews

Senior Year, Spring

  • Finish remaining graduation requirements
  • Evaluate and finalize medical school choice

What Is The MCAT Exam?

: A standardized, multiple-choice exam required by most U.S. and some Canadian medical schools for admission.

It is designed to assess problem-solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of behavioral, natural, and social science concepts.

Structure: Consists of 4 sections (Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior, and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills)

Duration: 7.5 hours (including breaks), or 6 hours and 15 minutes (without breaks)

Scoring: Range from 472 to 528 (Many medical schools accept scores within a 2-3 year window from test date)

How to get started in 4 easy steps

  1. Create an account with the
  2. Log in to your account and select 鈥渟tart exam registration鈥�
  3. Follow the prompts to complete your registration, including providing personal information and selecting your test date and location
  4. Lastly, pay the registration fee

MCAT Tips

  • Focus on both content knowledge and critical reasoning skills
  • Use a practice test
    • The has a practice test and courses
  • Practice in test conditions
  • Familiarize yourself with the format, timing, and pacing of each section
  • Develop a study routine
  • Set realistic goals
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