The Application Timeline
This process typically begins either the fall of the students junior year, or two years before they want to apply to med school. Generally speaking, students follow the below timeline:
Junior Year
Fall of Junior Year:
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Attend a PSA workshop (mandatory)
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These workshops can be found on the Texas A&M Career Center website under PSA Portal Workshops​
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Register for the MCAT
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Begin preparing and studying for the MCAT
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Spring of Junior Year:
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Complete portal information
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Take the MCAT
Summer between Junior and Senior Year:
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Begin medical school applications
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It is recommended to attend OPSA interview workshops
Senior Year
Fall of Senior Year:
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Medical school interviews and rolling admissions begin for TMDSAS
Spring of Senior Year:
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TMDSAS Medical school match submission deadline
Summer after Senior Year:
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Receive notification from medical schools