Strategies for Success
HEALTH
CAREER APPLICANT TIME TABLE
JANUARY
If prepared take the MCAT (use for entering the
subsequent year) or start studying for MCAT, PCAT, OAT,GRE, DAT,
etc. either individually or group dynamic. Commercial services
are available – however scholarship application should be
done earlier, i.e., December.
FEBRUARY
Continuing studying
for MCAT, PCAT, OAT, GRE, DAT etc.
Research specific
schools for information pertaining to application procedures.
Buy test practice
books.
Sign up for test
trainings. Premeds use the Medical School Admissions Requirements
Handbook in our library and go on line.
MARCH
Continuing studying.
Order copies of all
transcripts sent to yourself. Review and proofread transcripts.
Have any errors or omissions corrected. Check that requirements
are completed or close to completion.
Write an autobiography.
Write a resume.
APRIL
Take the MCAT, DAT, OAT, GRE, PCAT etc. (use
for entering the subsequent year) Write the essay on why you want
to enter your chosen career, using your autobiography.
Set up a file with the Career
Center Letter Service.
Begin requests for letters of recommendation.
Request 2 hard science faculty letters, 1 non science and 2 experience
letters.
MAY
Take the MCAT, DAT,
OAT, GRE, PCAT etc. (use for entering the subsequent year).
Go on line for official
application.
Request all official
transcripts sent to AMCAS and non-AMCAS schools (for Premeds). Please
see advisor if completing prerequisite course work or taking upper
division Biology course work during Spring Quarter.
Transcript requests
must be made to the Registrar for most professional schools, i.e.,
all medical schools require transcripts from the Registrar’s
Office of each undergraduate institution attended. Make sure
to proofread your official copy first – then order them sent
to professional schools.
JUNE
Take the MCAT, DAT,
OAT, GRE, PCAT etc. (use for entering the subsequent year). Please
note this is the last MCAT applicable for entering the subsequent
year.
Research financial
aid using school catalogs. Premeds review Medical School Admissions
Requirement Handbook.
Use library resources
on campus.
Apply to schools.
Organize application
materials.
Respond to requests
by the schools for secondary application materials and for letters
of recommendation. Contact Career Center for letter sending.
JULY
Take the, DAT, OAT, GRE, PCAT etc. (use for entering
the subsequent year). Take the MCAT for applying
the following year - not to be used for subsequent
year entry.
Apply to schools.
Continue to respond to requests by the schools.
AUGUST
Take the OAT.
Take the MCAT for applying the following
year - not to be used for subsequent year entry.
Apply to schools.
Organize application
materials.
Continue to respond
to requests by the schools.
Start studying for
the January MCAT
SEPTEMBER
Apply to Optometry School.
Take the MCAT for
applying the following year
- not to be used for subsequent year entry.
Organize application
materials.
Continue to respond
to requests by the schools.
Continue studying
for the January MCAT
Prepare for interviews.
Mock interviewing available at the Career Center.
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
Continue to respond
to requests by the schools.
Continue studying
for the January MCAT
Continue to prepare
for interviews. Mock interviewing available at the Career
Center.
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