Timeline

First Year

• Do well in coursework.
• Attend events sponsored by HPAC, BAPS, and MAPS.
• Attend small group sessions in the spring with Dr. Bailey, and consult on any questions you may have.
• Consider clinical and volunteer experiences for the winter and summer breaks.

Sophomore

• Do well in coursework.
• Attend events sponsored by HPAC, BAPS, and MAPS.
• Attend meeting with sophomores in the spring with Dr. Bailey, and consult on any questions you may have.
• Set up clinical and volunteer experiences for the winter and summer breaks.

Junior – Fall Semester

• Do well in coursework.
• Attend meeting for juniors with Dr. Bailey, and consult on any questions you may have.
• Notify Dr. Bailey about your intention to apply for programs in the ensuing summer; this notification will lead to the appointment of your HPAC adviser.
• Meet with your HPAC adviser to discuss your record and plans.
• Pre-register for fall courses and consider taking a lighter courseload, if possible.
• Sign up for an exam help course (if desired).
• Provide Mrs. Scharneck in the Biology department with names of your recommenders.

Junior – Spring Semester

• Do well in coursework.
• Study for graduate exams, taking a prep course if needed.
• Meet with your HPAC adviser regularly.
• Begin composing your personal statement.
• Set up clinical and volunteer experiences for the winter and summer breaks.
• Sign up for your mock interview with HPAC members and conduct interview.
• Take your graduate exam (MCAT, GRE, DAT, etc.).
• Check with recommenders that letters have been submitted.
• Submit signed recommendation waiver to Mrs. Scharneck.

Junior – Summer

• Complete applications as soon as the application services allow.