Here’s a super simplified timeline if you want to start med school in 2026. ⏸️ Remember, this timeline is only a big picture view of the AMCAS application. Med school admissions is nuanced and your timeline may not fit neatly into this list of dates. For example, you might be taking your MCAT in January and that’s also a great plan! ❄️ January 2025 - Take a diagnostic MCAT. - Start looking into what kind of prep you’ll need and creating your study plan. - Start researching medical schools. 💕 February 2025 - Continue your MCAT prep. - Begin gathering information and documents for your application (transcripts, etc). 🌦️ March-April 2025 - If you started prepping in January, then March MCAT dates will be the first realistic exams you should take. - Start drafting personal statement. - If you haven’t already, start cultivating relationships with professors/advisors you’ll want to write you an LOR. 🌻 May 2025 - Finalize your personal statement. - Request LORs. - AMCAS opens in May, but you can’t submit until the end of the month. Note that the TMDSAS and AACOMAS also open in May. - This is the last month to take the MCAT AND have enough time to retake (if needed) AND apply early. 😎 June 2025 - Submit your AMCAS primary application.
☀️ July 2025 - Primary applications verified by AMCAS. - Complete and submit secondaries. 🍁 September 2025 - Interview invites start arriving. Practice your interview skills! 🎃 October 2025 - 💕February 2026 - Make a great impression in your med school interviews. 💐 Spring 2026 - Admissions decisions are trickling in. Financial aid and your decision should also be finalized. 😎 Summer 2026 - Focus on preparing for med school and relaxing. - Any pre-matriculation programs or requirements should be completed. 🥼 August 2026 - Start medical school and get ready for the next phase of your journey. You did it! 🎉
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