The best time to apply to health professions school is when you are ready and strongest. Ask yourself some of these questions:
- Am I academically prepared? Is my GPA competitive?
- Have I taken the appropriate test (MCAT, PCAT, etc.), and am I satisfied with my score?
- Do I have strong letters of recommendation?
- Do I have clinical and research experiences?
- Am I ready to be in school for the next 2-8 years?
HOW TO APPLY
Health Professions schools used centralized application services, allowing applicants to submit one application to multiple schools. Note that most schools have rolling admissions, meaning you should apply as close to the opening of applications as possible!
Where to Apply
Selecting schools to apply is a matter of research, research, research. Applying to more than 20 schools will not necessarily increase your chances of admission. Instead, consider factors such as geographic location, school profile, mission focus, and competitive range for admitted students. Explore schools and programs with these websites: