| Student sets up recommendation file |
December 1, 2007 – June 1, 2008 |
| RFS sends student's information and ratings form to recommenders |
Within 3 days after file is signed by student |
| RFS receives letters from recommenders |
Four – six weeks after contacting recommenders |
| Student submits AMCAS application |
June – late July 2008 |
| Recommendation File should be completed |
July 1, 2008 |
| Student receives secondary applications from medical schools/programs |
Late June 2008 – Fall 2008 |
| Student contacts RFS to send letters to schools/programs |
Immediately after student receives at least one secondary (June 2008 – Fall 2008) |
| Student monitors application status ensuring that letters have been received by school/program |
August 2008 – January 2009 |
| Student invited to interview at schools |
September 2008 – May 2009 |
| Student receives application decision |
October 2008 – May 2009 |
