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Required Pre-Requisite Courses For Medical School

Four-Year Timetable

Registering

Setting Up A File

Junior Year Preparation

Letters of Recommendation

HPAC Library Bibliography

Health-Related Web Sites

Ten-Year Summary of Previous Applicants

Application Services

Pre-Interview Application Form

Veterinary Application Process

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SKIDMORE COLLEGE
Health Professions Advisory Committee

 

Timetable for Junior Year Pre-med Application
Mid December Register your intention with the HPAC. Write the first draft of your essay.
January Begin systematic review and preparation for MCAT, DAT, etc. Continue on this very important task until you take the test.
Late January Request letters of recommendation from three professors or health professionals who know you well. Revise your essay.
Early February

By February 15th you must request two pre-interview advising meetings (with HPAC members) and submit the following to the Committee:
Interview Application Form
Most Recent Transcripts
MCAT Scores (If Available)
Brief Summary of Clinical Experience
Two Letters of Recommendation.

Mid February Register for MCAT, DAT, etc.
March Attend pre-interview advising sessions. Send the following materials to HPAC, Dana 172:
1. Your practice AMCAS forms, including your personal statement
2. A list of persons who have agreed to write recommendation letters for you -- Committee will need three prior to interview.
3. A copy of your latest transcript and spring class schedule
April Request Interview with HPAC. It will be scheduled the week after classes end if your file is complete.

Take MCAT, DAT or other test.

Early May Interview with HPAC. Complete AMCAS Appliction with personal statement. Make sure all recommendation letters have been received by HPAC.
Upon receipt of test scores Be sure HPAC received your scores.
Mid June Mail your application materials to AMCAS or other service.
Early Summer Send the following to the HPAC Administrative Assistant, Dana 172:
1. Letter to Committee requesting its letter of recommendation be sent to the health professional schools.
2. Copy of your final AMCAS or other common application - include your final grade report or transcript for the spring semester
3. List of the schools with complete mailing addresses.

 

 

 

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