What Is the AMCAS® Program?

What Is the AMCAS® Program?

Welcome to the American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®). The AMCAS program is a centralized application processing service available to people applying only to a first-year entering class at a participating U.S. medical school. If you are an advanced-standing or transfer applicant, you should contact medical schools directly for assistance.

You are about to begin the important and exciting process of applying to medical school. The AMCAS program simplifies the process by requiring you to submit only one set of application materials.

The AMCAS program is never involved in the admission decision-making process. Admission decisions are made solely by medical schools. It’s important that you visit the websites of the medical schools where you plan to apply to familiarize yourself with each school’s admission requirements and process. Another helpful resource during the application process is the Medical School Admission Requirements™ (MSAR®) database.
 

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How Does the AMCAS Program Work?

How Does the AMCAS Program Work?
Application Submitted
  • Online application completed and submitted to the AMCAS program.
  • Fees paid (or Fee Assistance Program award used).
Application Processed
  • All required official transcripts have arrived at the AMCAS program.
  • Coursework has been verified.
  • GPAs calculated by the AMCAS program.
Application Delivered
  • Verified application sent to designated medical schools.
  • Letters of evaluation sent as they are received by the AMCAS program.
  • MCAT® and PREview® scores automatically sent as they become available.
     
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Getting Help With Your Application

Getting Help With Your Application
Online | aamc.org/amcas

Answers to most questions are available on our website: aamc.org/amcas. You will find helpful tools such as FAQs, guides, and video tutorials there, too.

Social Media | X, formerly known as Twitter and YouTube

Follow the AMCAS program on X and YouTube at @AMCASinfo. We post updates and announcements on X and provide video tutorials on YouTube to help you fill out your application.

Phone | 202-828-0600

AAMC Support Center representatives are available Monday through Friday from
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET. Please have your AAMC ID number available when you call.

Submit an Inquiry | Complete the Form

To ensure a quick response, please include all the required information.

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