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AMCAS 2010 FAQs
7. Applying to the Early Decision Program
- What is the Early Decision Program
The Early Decision Program (EDP) allows applicants to secure an acceptance
from one EDP-participating medical school by October 1 while allowing
sufficient time to apply to other schools if not accepted.
- Is the EDP a restricted program?
Yes. EDP Applicants are bound by the following program agreements:
Applicants Agree:
- NOT to apply through the EDP if they have already submitted an
initial or secondary application (AMCAS or non-AMCAS) to a U.S.
allopathic medical school for a M.D. degree program for the current
entering class.
- To apply to only one medical school (AMCAS or non-AMCAS) through
the Early Decision Program.
- NOT to submit additional application(s) (AMCAS or non-AMCAS) until:
- receipt of an EDP rejection; or
- receipt of a formal release from the EDP commitment; or
- the October 1 notification deadline passes. Contact your EDP
school if you have not been notified of your status by October
1.
- To attend the school if offered an EDP acceptance.
All EDP applicants accepted by a medical school must adhere to the tenets
of the ED program. This includes, but is not limited to, applicants
accepted to the current entering class, delayed matriculants from a
previous entering class, and all other applicants who are required by
the medical school to submit an ED application to the current entering
class. Under these circumstances, application to other schools is prohibited.
Any violation of these conditions will result in an investigation.
Medical Schools Agree:
- To notify EDP applicants of admission decisions by October 1.
- To defer applicants to the regular applicant pool if appropriate.
- What is the Early Decision Program (EDP) Deadline?
- AMCAS: August 1(application and official transcripts).
- Non-AMCAS: contact the medical school admissions office
or refer to the Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR).
If your application is received by the stated deadline, but any
of your transcripts are late, you may still apply to the regular
applicant pool.
- How do I designate additional schools once I've been released from
my EDP agreement?
Should you receive either a rejection or a formal release from the
EDP commitment from the EDP-participating medical school that you
have designated, follow these instructions to designate additional
schools:
- After entering your username and password, enter the Designate
Medical Schools section of your AMCAS application;
- Choose the Edit option for the school you have designated as your
EDP designation;
- Change your selection of the type of program to which you are
applying from Early Decision to Regular, then click Next;
- Designate additional school(s) per instructions provided on the
screen and in Help;
- Enter the Change Notification Process section of your application,
then click Submit on page one of this section;
- Select the applicable EDP release option from the provided selections,
then certify the EDP release statement and click Accept;
- Re-certify and resubmit your application.
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