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  • The AMCAS website has a very general timeline that covers an applicant’s four-year stay at a college or university: AMCAS Timeline (PDF)
  • If you are interested in having your letters of recommendation stored, we recommend you register for an Interfolio Dossier. Berkeley does not provide Committee/Composite letters.  
  • We do not make recommendations as to prep courses.
  • MCAT registration is done approximately 6-12 months in advance, usually registration opens in Fall.
  • MCAT is offered every month, except: October, November and December
  • Attend various medical school admissions and application workshops, pre-med. conferences, graduate school fairs, etc.
  • Purchase and consult the MSAR (Medical School Admission Requirement) to confirm school-specific requirements. To view the MSAR online you need to purchase access to it from AAMC. See the AAMC website for details.
  • Get involved in activities you enjoy – not all need to be medical in nature