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Applying to Medical School

Applying to medical school is an exciting and complicated process. It is important to be well organized, to plan ahead and to work closely with Jodi Domsky, who will advise you in preparation of your application and throughout the process.

You should contact Jodi 18 months before the date you would like to matriculate, and meet the deadlines outlined in the Application Process Timeline. 

  • 89%

    percentage of Haverford applicants accepted into medical school in the three-year period 2015-17 compared with 42% nationally

  • 85th percentile

    average MCAT score among Haverford students accepted into medical school in the 2015-17 period

Forms

These forms need to completed by February 1 of the year you intend to apply.

  • Autobiography

    A guided questionnaire that will enable you to reflect on and explain the experiences that have helped you prepare for and decide to pursue a career in medicine.

  • Application Data Form

    Used to share demographic information.

  • Recommendation Request Form

    Should be provided to each individual recommender. The form requires signatures from both the applicant and the recommender.

  • Recommendation List

    Serves as the waiver form for retaining or waiving the applicant's right to see the letters of recommendation.

AAMC: Medical School Admissions Requirements (MSAR)
Provides detailed information about the allopathic medical school application process. For each medical school there is information about the range and median scores for the MCAT and GPA for accepted applicants from the prior application year.
AACOM: Osteopathic Medical College Information Booklet
Provides detailed information about admissions criteria at osteopathic medical schools.