Applying Early Decision may be an option. If you are willing to make a commitment to one medical school, and have a strong application- this may be the best application option for you.
How To Apply Early?
First research if the schools you are interested in allow early decision. Find one school in particular that you would definitely accept an offer to articulate from. Determine your competitiveness for this particular school in terms of GPA and MCAT. More and more allopathic and osteopathic medical schools have being offering this option to pre-med applicants. The application process still involves filling out a complete application- extracurricular activities section, MCAT Score, Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation Personal Statement, Secondaries, and Completing An Interview.
Does Applying Early Boost My Chances of Acceptance?
Applicants who are competitive for the school can use the chance of applying early to show their commitment to the school. This dedication and commitment to attend can only help your application. We also recommend a very strong personal statement as well as preparing extremely well for your interviews to stand out in the early decision applicant pool.
Who Is Eligible To Apply Early Decision?
Any Pre-Med applicant is eligible to apply early as long as all application materials are filled out, submitted and verified by August 1st. Applying early is and filling out application materials in a timely manner is essential to finding success in the application cycle, and early decision programs in particular.
Where Am I Saving Money and Time?
Applying easy only requires you to fill out ONE secondary application and ONE interview. This doesn’t include the time and money saved on travelling to in-person interviews.The gratification of being accepted to medical school early brings many applicants peace of mind, and allows them to prepare for their medical school journey better. It also frees up time for them to pursue hobbies, especially non-medically related ones before beginning medical school.
When Can I Expect To Hear Back From The School?All Early Decision Applicants will have a decision back by October 1st. This is much earlier than the regular decision applicants who may hear back anytime from November to April. Because of this earlier date, you can also expect to interview much sooner in the cycle, usually between late August and mid-September.
What Happens If I Don’t Get Admitted to My Early Decision Choice?
After October 1st, applicants may submit their applications to any other medical school of their choice. You may be eligible for the regular decisions cycle for the Early Admission School you applied to, if you receive a deferral as an admission decision. Since application materials have already been verified, this is usually a faster process and still keeps you eligible as a potential applicant for other schools. The early preparation you put into your Early Decision Application allows you to be better prepared to write secondaries and attend interviews in the Regular Decision Cycle.
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