2015 AMCAS Application Now Open

AMCAS is pleased to announce that the 2015 AMCAS application opened successfully on May 1. As of this morning, just under 17,000 applications have been initiated. As a reminder, applicants can start submitting their 2015 AMCAS applications on June 3, and we will begin transmitting applicant data to medical schools on June 27. Direct your students to the AMCAS website, www.aamc.org/amcas, for important dates, information, and resources, including application deadline information and tutorials on coursework entry. Find information and resources specific to pre-health advisors (such as the Advisor Information System, and the AMCAS Letter Writer Application) on the AAMC’s Advisor Hub at www.aamc.org/students/advisors. For more help with the application process, and quick responses to questions, follow AMCAS on Twitter (@AMCASinfo). All of the AAMC’s services for Pre-Meds are also on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AAMCPreMed) and Twitter (@AAMCPreMed)—follow us for tips, information, and answers to your questions. [category prem]