The American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) is the AAMC's centralized medical school application processing service. Most U.S. medical schools use the AMCAS program as the primary application method for their first-year entering classes.
The AMCAS applicant guide outlines the current AMCAS application process, policies, and procedures. This comprehensive resource helps you understand how to complete your AMCAS application.
The American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) is the AAMC's centralized medical school application processing service.
These pages outline the sections of the AMCAS® application, including the Choose Your Medical School Tool. Full details can be found in the AMCAS Applicant Guide. Visit the FAQ page for answers to your questions.
Use the AAMC American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) Medical Schools and Deadlines search tool to find application deadlines at participating regular MD programs.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) application process. For more detailed FAQs on the AMCAS Letter of Evaluation process including information for letter authors please visit the AMCAS How to Apply section of the site.
The AAMC American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) resources, tools, and tutorials for premed students preparing to apply to medical schools.
The American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) application policies are established protocols for applicants and admission officers.
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202-828-0600 2025 AMCAS® ApplicationThe 2025 AMCAS application is now open. If you wish to start medical school in Fall 2025, please complete and submit the 2025 AMCAS application.
As of September 19 AMCAS is:
Marking transcripts as "Received" that were delivered on or before:
Paper (mailed) – September 18
Parchment – September 18
National Student Clearinghouse – September 19
Certree – September 19
Processing applications that reached "Ready for Review" on September 18.
Processing Academic Change Requests submitted on September 19.
2025 AMCAS® Applicant GuideOutline of the current AMCAS application process, policies, and procedures.
2025 AMCAS® Application WorkbookThis resource is designed to help you prepare your materials for the AMCAS ® application but does not replace the online application.
2025 AMCAS® Application FeesThe application processing fee is $175 and includes one medical school designation. Additional school designations are $46 each. Tax, where applicable, will be calculated at checkout.
Fee Assistance ProgramIf approved for the Fee Assistance Program, you will receive a waiver for all AMCAS fees for one (1) application submission with up to 20 medical school designations ($1,030 value). Benefits are not retroactive.
