Most health professions/schools utilize Centralized Application Systems (CASs) (e.g., AMCAS, AACOMAS, VMCAS, and more) to collect information to be sent to all schools you apply to.
Creating a schools list is an important step in the application process and may be harder than applicants anticipate. Come learn about the various factors to consider when choosing schools and what information to keep track of with a HPA staff advisor!
An HPA staff advisor will cover essential topics, including how to use Interfolio, common letter requirements, and what to include in your letter writer packet to support your recommenders. Learn the best practices now to ensure your letters are strong and submitted on time!
Your experience section is more than copying and pasting from your resume. Completing the experiences section of your application can be time-consuming and requires a lot of organization.
Interviews can be stressful, from being on screen/on campus for many hours to remembering your most important experiences. They are also a very important step in the process, as they are required by a vast majority of health professional schools.
Most health professions/schools utilize Centralized Application Systems (CASs) that include collected information to be sent to all schools that you apply to. As part of this process you will need to request official transcripts from all higher education institutions you've attended.
Many health professional schools have additional essay questions called secondaries/supplementals. These questions can be included in the primary application, or sent after primary submission depending on the application system.
All Aggies planning to apply this upcoming cycle to vet school this summer are invited to our Applicant Retreat, Saturday, April 27th from 9 am - 12 pm PST! Through VMCAS, HPA staff will thoroughly explore all components of the application.
Join HPA and the UC Davis Pre-Dental Society (PDS) and Operation Smile for this in-depth session on preparing to apply to dental school. Participants will get the opportunity to learn about: