Osteopathic (DO) Medical School Application Process
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- MCAT Essentials
- Fee Assistance Program (FAP)
- MCAT Subtests Physical Sciences
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- Repeat Grades
- Letters of Evaluation (LOEs)
- Supplemental Applications
- Application Process General Timeline
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Check your email regularly and make sure your spam filters are not putting communications into your spam box! Osteopathic Medical College Information Book (free online): http://www.aacom.org/resources/bookstore/cib/Pages/default.aspx Admissions Test: MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) MCAT Essentials: https://www.aamc.org/students/download/63060/data/mcatessentials.pdf Registration Timeline: Tests are administered January through September and registration opens in mid-October. It is recommended to register at least 60 days prior to your desired test date. Fee: One month or more prior to the exam: $275 per test [reschedule date/test center fee: $65; cancellation refund: $135] 3-4 weeks prior to the exam: $275 per test [reschedule date/test center fee: $125; NO cancellation refund] 1-2 weeks prior to the exam: $325 [NO reschedule date/test center option; NO cancellation refund] * Payment by credit card only; registration cannot be reversed once it is started Fee Assistance Program (FAP): Reduces the testing fee to $100 if eligible ($150 if registering 1-2 weeks prior to the exam). See https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/fap/ for details; apply early, as it takes time. Scores will automatically be sent to AMCAS participating schools. Scores are viewable online 30-35 days after your test date Limit: 3 tests per calendar year
Scoring: 1-15 per section for Physical Sciences, Verbal Reasoning, and Biological Sciences; score is based on the number of correct responses so there is no penalty for guessing Practice Tests: https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/preparing/85158/orderingpracticetests_mcat.html Application Service: AACOMAS *User your FULL legal name; know your MCAT ID. Print a copy of your completed application for your reference. Fee: $175 for one school; $32 for each additional school. Fee is non-refundable. Fee waivers are available but must be submitted and approved prior to application submission by May. Re-applicants: Information will be carried over from year to year. Transcripts: Transcript Matching Form (MUST accompany official transcripts by application deadline). You need a separate form for EACH school you have attended; each form has a unique barcode that links to your application. Repeat Grades: Enter ALL attempts at courses, regardless of repeats or grades of W; only the final attempt will be calculated. Personal Statement: You will be asked to submit a 4500 character maximum statement expressing your motivation or desire to pursue osteopathic medicine education. Letters of Evaluation (LOEs): DO schools vary in how they collect LOEs – check school websites. It is strongly preferred to have one letter from a DO, this can come after the initial application submission (look at individual school for specific requirements of number and type of letters as well as submission guidelines). Verification: Process of verification of grades through AACOMAS takes 3-6 weeks once ALL required materials are received; letters and supplemental applications are NOT required for verification ( processing times in October are longer than in June). Supplemental Applications: Supplemental secondary applications require additional fees and essays that vary by school; make sure you are meeting deadlines set by schools. Acceptances: Make sure you are meeting school deadlines and withdraw applications from all schools following a final decision on attendance. Many osteopathic schools have rolling admissions cycles, check individual schools for their schedule. Schools also conduct a criminal background check and undergraduate disciplinary checks prior to final matriculation. Application Process General Timeline 
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