How to Apply to Medical School with AMCAS®
These pages outline the sections of the AMCAS® application. Full details can be found in the 2018 AMCAS® Instruction Manual. Visit the FAQ page for answers to your questions.
Before You Apply
All of the background information you need prior to filling out an AMCAS application.
Sections 1-3 of the AMCAS® application: Your Background Information
Here you will enter your basic background information including name, birthday, schools attended, citizenship, ethnicity and race, and more.
Section 4 of the AMCAS® application: Course Work
Here you will enter your transcripts and information about your coursework.
Section 5 of the AMCAS® application: Work and Activities
Here you will enter any work experience, extracurricular activities, awards, etc.
Section 6 of the AMCAS® application: Letters of Evaluation
Here you will enter information about your letter writers as well as indicating which schools should receive your letters.
Section 7 of the AMCAS® application: Medical Schools
Here you will enter all of the medical schools to which you wish to apply.
Section 8 of the AMCAS® application: Essays
Here you will upload your Personal Comments essay.
Section 9 of the AMCAS® application: Standardized Tests
Here you will list your MCAT® exam scores and other standardized test information.
Certifying and Submitting your Application
Guide for applicants completing the last step of the AAMC's American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) to certify and submitting the application.
Monitoring your Application
Instructions for applicants to monitor the status of their AAMC American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) application.