Application timeline process

[OnePodRanger]

Hey guys, I think I am on track of what I need to do for the ACCOMAS but I am not really sure when is a good time to submit the application.

I am planning to take the MCAT the 22nd of this month, I have asked all of my professors and doctors to write for the letter of recommendations, I finished a rough draft for the personal statement, and did some of the application already.

When I have all of that done, when is a good time to submit it? Thanks!

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[chogs2016]

As long as you are ready to apply then do it as soon as possible!

 

[OnePodRanger]

As long as you are ready to apply then do it as soon as possible!

That's true but when is it considered late?

 

[wysdoc]

Hey guys, I think I am on track of what I need to do for the ACCOMAS but I am not really sure when is a good time to submit the application.

I am planning to take the MCAT the 22nd of this month, I have asked all of my professors and doctors to write for the letter of recommendations, I finished a rough draft for the personal statement, and did some of the application already.

When I have all of that done, when is a good time to submit it? Thanks!

Don't submit it until you know your MCAT score - scores are reported about 1 month after the test date. If you are satisfied with your score, hit the submit! In that month while you are waiting, you can keep working on your essays and the rest of the application. Be sure to get yourself an official transcript to copy down exact titles and dates of your college courses so everything will match up when they verify your application. Good luck!

 

[OnePodRanger]

Don't submit it until you know your MCAT score - scores are reported about 1 month after the test date. If you are satisfied with your score, hit the submit! In that month while you are waiting, you can keep working on your essays and the rest of the application. Be sure to get yourself an official transcript to copy down exact titles and dates of your college courses so everything will match up when they verify your application. Good luck!

Thank you! From your experience, how long do you think it will process the official transcript?

 

[deleted778763]

How are you doing this when aacomas isn't open yet for next year ? Just using the format and saving on your own computer ?

 

[kamakazi5]

Late for primary application is probably past Thanksgiving on the DO side. You should still focus on getting everything in as early as possible but before July would probably be ideal.

 

[sjcha]

How are you doing this when aacomas isn't open yet for next year ? Just using the format and saving on your own computer ?

You can fill out probably about 75% of the application beforehand. Most of the info will carry over to the next cycle. Just don't submit to a school and you won't be considered a "reapplicant."