Many schools begin interviewing in August or September, and some offer acceptances as early as mid-October. As spots in the class fill up, it may be more difficult to gain admission. To start, you need to know some basic information about how the medical school application process works.

When should I expect my interview invitation for medical school?

Most interview invites are sent between the months of October through January; however, it depends on when the applicant submitted their primary and secondary applications. Should one submit these documents earlier in the cycle, they should expect to receive an interview invite sooner than those who submit later on.

Do schools have season interviews?

Typically in the U.S., the interview season will last between September and February, with a few interviews in March. Prospective osteopathic students might start getting interview invitations by late August. ... Osteopathic medical schools can begin to extend admission offers any time after the interview.