is applying early really that important??

[windsor4216]

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Okay, so it's pretty common knowledge at this point that applying early is the way to go. BUT for us quarter system losers--we don't get out of school until early June. I've asked a similar question before, but does waiting until June 15th-ish for spring grades REALLY make or break me? I would love to submit amcas on June 1st--but if I have a chance to get 5 new spring grades that could up my gpa a little, shouldn't I take it??

 

[Isoprop]

Applying June 1 or June 15 is still considered early. Your application will probably get reviewed at the same time either way.

 

[Tapepsi]

That's still very early. I had my application verified in June but didn't get my MCAT score until September. I still had 3 interviews, and had 2 acceptances.

 

[Ursa]

In my case, yes. I didn't change anything between my application cycles.

First time: complete in September, one DO interview
Second time: Complete in June, 6 MD interviews