Preparation & MCAT Stage
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Today: Jun 15
May 4, 2026
AACOMAS Opens
AACOMAS application opens for entry & submission.
May 4, 2026
AMCAS Opens
AMCAS application opens for data entry.
May 28, 2026
AMCAS Submissions
AMCAS submission opens (earliest submission for verification).
Jun 26, 2026
First Batch Transmission
AMCAS transmits first batch of verified applications to medical schools.
Jun 15, 2026
AACOMAS Releases
AACOMAS releases verified applications to osteopathic schools.
Aug 3, 2026
EDP Submission
AMCAS Early Decision Program submission deadline.
Oct 15, 2026
MD Releases Begin
Medical schools begin releasing first-wave acceptance offers.
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, TX•Public, Urban
ChanceHigh
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 2500 characters
1.Please discuss one of the following:
1) A challenging situation or obstacle you have faced in the past
2) Any academic road bumps in your academic career (low academic performance, failing course, dropping/retaking of courses)
Why was it challenging? How did you handle it? Knowing what you know now, would you do anything differently? What did you learn?
Academic HardshipFailure / Weakness
ChanceHigh
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 2500 characters
2.Describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful or failed. What did you learn from this experience and how have you applied this learning to your work and/or life?
Failure / Weakness
ChanceModerate
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 2500 characters
3.From what you understand about the rigors of medical school, what do you think will be the biggest challenge for you? How do you think you are prepared for these challenges?
Adversity / Challenge
ChanceModerate
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 2500 characters
4.What hesitations or reservations, if any, do you have about joining the medical profession?
Why Medicine