When should I apply for DO/MD schools

[AtomicPancakez]

Hi All,

I am planning on taking MCATs June 13th this year and was wondering if I can submit my application June 1st still. Will it help me at all submitting early without my MCATs? Or should I just take the time to keep working on my personal statement.

 

[DJones13]

If you can, submit June 1st. There is no harm in submitting without the MCAT. Also you will be processed through earlier (processing can take a long time depending on when you apply, up to 1-2 months). I waited to submit my application until I had my score last round and suffered because of it.

 

[BrawnsNBrain]

Submit prior to MCAT. Submit ASAP.

Just make sure you have a solid Personal statement

 

[jayoh]

what they said

 

[Docta Kitty Kitty]

What about if I'm taking summer school session 1 and want those class grades added in my application? If I turn in by July 15th, is that still an early application?

 

[StarFall]

What about if I'm taking summer school session 1 and want those class grades added in my application? If I turn in by July 15th, is that still an early application?

For MD, June-July is early. Aug-Sept is on time (except for maybe for Early Decision). Oct-Dec is late since those are the deadlines.
For DO, June-Sept are still early. Oct-Dec is on time. Dec-Jan/Feb is late since those are the deadlines.

Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

Definitely apply early. Your application will take time to be reviewed. You can always a your MCAT later.

 

[BestDoctorEver]

For MD, June-July is early. Aug-Sept is on time (except for maybe for Early Decision). Oct-Dec is late since those are the deadlines.
For DO, June-Sept are still early. Oct-Dec is on time. Dec-Jan/Feb is late since those are the deadlines.

Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

I think for DO, June-August are still early. Sept-October are still ok. Novem-Feb is late...