Applying to medical school is a significant milestone, and the process can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re navigating multiple application platforms like AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS. This comprehensive guide breaks down each platform step by step to help you stay organized and submit strong, timely applications.

Each medical school application system—AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS—requires careful attention to detail. AcceptMed offers a step-by-step guide to completing these applications, ensuring you highlight your strengths and meet all requirements. Let us help you navigate the process with confidence.

1. AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service)

Step 1: Gather Necessary Documents

• Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions.
• Letters of recommendation.

Step 2: Create an AMCAS Account

• Register on the AAMC website and access the application portal.

Step 3: Complete the Application Sections

• Personal Information: Provide basic demographic details.
• Academic History: Enter coursework and request transcript verification.
• Work & Activities: Select up to 15 entries; highlight 3 as "most meaningful."
• Personal Statement: A 5,300-character essay explaining your motivation for pursuing medicine.

Step 4: Pay Fees and Submit

• $170 for the first school, $43 for each additional school.
• Submit early due to rolling admissions.

2. AACOMAS (American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service)

Step 1: Start Early

• AACOMAS opens in May, with submission allowed in early June.

Step 2: Fill Out the Application

• Biographic Information: Input personal details.
• Academic History: Self-report courses and grades; send official transcripts.
• Experiences & Achievements: Add unlimited entries; focus on clinical exposure and leadership.
• Personal Statement: A 5,300-character essay focusing on your interest in osteopathic medicine.

Step 3: Request Letters of Recommendation

• Aim to include a letter from a DO physician.

Step 4: Pay Fees and Submit

• $197 for the first school, $48 for each additional school.

3. TMDSAS (Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Service)

Step 1: Prepare Early

• TMDSAS opens in May, with submissions starting mid-May.

Step 2: Complete Application Sections

• Personal Information: Include residency details for Texas schools.
• Academic History: Submit transcripts and input coursework.
• Essays:
  
  • Personal Statement (5,000 characters).
  • Personal Characteristics Essay (2,500 characters).
  • Optional Essay (2,500 characters).

Step 3: Submit Supporting Documents

• Request letters of recommendation through TMDSAS’s portal.

Step 4: Pay Fees and Submit

• $200 flat fee covers all schools.

Completing AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS applications requires attention to detail and time management. By following these steps, you can confidently tackle each platform and maximize your chances of success.