Questions about applying (first time)

[juiceman311]

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Okay, I know this is a re-apply board, but I didn't see anywhere else that would be appropriate...

I'm hoping to start med school Fall 2007 (graduating Fall 2006, just took the MCATs today). When is the EARLIEST I can submit my primary AMCAS applications and what not? I want to literally have it in on that day since I know most schools have rolling admissions, I want to be in the front of the line.

Thanks

Oh also, does anyone know about schools that give a "GPA boost" to engineering majors as undergrads? I know Medical College of Georgia gives Georgia Tech engineers a 0.5 GPA boost since it's a difficult program, so it puts on on a level playing field with the easier science majors...just wondering what other schools do this.

 

[deuist]

The EARLIEST is around June 6, 2006. I say "around" because the date changes from year to year. The AMCAS website will post the primary at the beginning of May with a statement about the acceptance date.

As far as GPA boosts, until you mentioned MCG, I wasn't aware that any schools increased an applicant's GPA based on major.

For all other information about the application process, read the Introduction (see my signature).

 

[juiceman311]

Okay thanks. Yeah, MCG reps came to our AMSA chapter and told us they give GT engineer majors a 0.5 boost (I have a 3.27, but if I would have stayed in bio or chem, I seriously would be in the 3.80 area, so I think the boost is very nice...of course 😛 Of course I also realize there are engineer majors with 4.0's, but they're not human).

I doubt I'll get any sympathy from any out of state schools...so it may be MCG or bust for me, depending on yesterday's test results.