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.
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Charlottesville, VA•Public, Suburban
ChanceHigh
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 350 words
1.Two (2) essays:
1. Why are you interested in attending the University of Virginia School of Medicine? What factors will be most important to you in choosing a medical school? Please answer the question.
Why Us
ChanceModerate
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2025
2024
2023
2022
Max 350 words
2.Tell us about a challenge or obstacle you experienced. How did you manage it? Please answer the question.
Adversity / Challenge
ChanceHigh
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2025
2024
2023
2022
No word limit
3.Two (2) short answer questions:
1. Please briefly describe how the pandemic impacted your ability to pursue experiences like clinical work, shadowing, research, or community service.
COVID-19
ChanceHigh
|
2025
2024
2023
2022
No word limit
4.Please list any and all future activities in clinical work, shadowing, research, or community service that you plan to pursue in the upcoming year.
Community ServiceExtracurriculars / Activities List