When are applications reviewed?

[MC23]

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I am applying for the Fall 2010 incoming class after I get my bachelor's in biology. My pre-health department is encouraging that I take the PCAT as soon as possible but there are only June and August dates for the summer.
I'd rather take the August date, but I don't know if this is becoming late in the application process. Schools' admissions offices aren't being too specific about when they begin reviewing incoming applications so I can tell if August is too late.

Basically, if schools start reviewing applications in June/July and accepting students then, I can't take it in August without lowering my chances somewhat, right? But if schools don't even look at the applications until after August, then it doesn't make a difference if I take the June or August PCAT, I'm guessing and I'd take the later date.

So can I get any help on this? I'm looking to apply to schools in the northeast, east (namely LIU, Rutgers, Albany, Maryland).

Thanks in advance.

 

[AStudentDoctor]

If you're applying early decision definitely june.

Otherwise, august isn't too bad.

 

[Farmercyst]

I would imagine they start reviewing applications not long after they start receiving them. The deadline for the last few years at USC has been 11/1 and the first interview date is in November as well. There's no way they review all 1500+ and send out interview invites on 11/1. My best guess is that they'd start looking at apps 9/1 at the latest and that's only because that's when they finish getting all the new pharm students registered, licensed, and introduced into their new class. Chances are it starts before then.