The Early Assurance Program (EAP)

Well-qualified college students, upon completion of the sophomore year, at very competitive schools may apply for acceptance to the class entering two years later. Eligibility requires a minimum GPA of 3.5 each semester for the science, non-science and overall GPAs and completion of half of the required prerequisites. The MCAT will not be required.

A student applies early in the junior year through the AMCAS process (November 1 deadline), asking consideration for the EAP. The applicant must agree to complete requisite courses, to continue academic excellence, to demonstrate high ethical conduct and not to apply to any other medical school. Non-acceptance by the EAP does not influence future applications. The EAP should not be confused with the Early Decision Program.

The Early Decision Program (ED)

Applicants may apply Early Decision from June 1 to August 1 through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is required along with a commitment not to apply to any other school. Early Decision candidates are notified by October 1.