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When is on time or too late for DO application

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The Last Reclaimer

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Hey guys. So what month is considered "on time" for applying to D schools? I was going to take my mcat early July and apply August, is that too late? Thank you so much.
 
I had applied by July but didn't start hearing back til August/September and didn't hear again after that except for one more interview in January. I would think by October and you're good.
 
Not saying everyone will have the same experience, but I applied in February this cycle, and am grateful to have recently been admitted. I wouldn't recommend applying this late, but I initially thought I'd have zero chance based on what I read online. I'd say to definitely apply as early as you can - but an August application time isn't "too late" for sure.