Forms, Resources, & Newsletters

Med/Vet/Dental Application Forms

Release to Composite Writer Form: Applicants for medical/dental school submit this form when all their letters of recommendation and other supporting materials are uploaded to PrivateFolio (our letter dossier service), and are ready for HPP to release these materials to their composite writer.

Verification Notification Form: Applicants for medical/dental school submit this form once their application has been verified by AMCAS, AACOMAS, TMDSAS, or AADSAS.

2026-2027 Med/Vet/Dental Application Newsletters & Resources

Use the drop-down menu below to access newsletters and resources for the 2026–2027 application cycle for medical, dental, and veterinary schools. These materials cover key aspects of the application process, including the MCAT, Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs), recommendation letters, Dartmouth’s Composite Letter of Evaluation, tips for choosing schools, primary and secondary applications, and more!

Newsletters

Information about the MCAT & Fee Assistance Program: This newsletter provides details about the MCAT, including testing dates, nearby testing sites, registration, and preparation resources. It also provides details about the AAMC's Fee Assistance Program.

Information about the Composite Letter Process: Provides a brief over of the composite letter process, what it is and the steps to obtaining a composite letter, and criteria for selecting composite and support writers.

The Composite Process: Your Most Essential Tasks NOW: This newsletter breakdown the most essential tasks applicants should complete during the Winter in regards to the composite/letters of recommendation process.

UPDATED! The Composite Process: Your Most Essential Tasks to Complete in Winter & Spring/Summer: This newsletter reiterates the essential tasks that applicants should complete, ideally, during the Winter. Additionally, it informs applicants of the upcoming essential tasks they’ll need to complete in the Spring/Early Summer.

Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs): This newsletter explains what SJTs are, the two most commonly required by medical schools, and how to prepare to take them.

Resources

Application FAQs: The majority of questions an applicant might have when filling out the application are answered in this document. Topics addressed include schools attended and transcripts (including study abroad), how to enter coursework, how to fill out the work and activities section, how to submit letters of recommendation, and more. We highly encourage applicants to keep this document close at hand when filling out their application.

MCAT Tips & Advice: Provides information about to prepare to take the MCAT.

MCAT Prep Resources: Provides information about resources (including free ones) to help applicants to study and prepare for the MCAT.

The Composite Letter Process Handbook: Provides in depth information and frequently asked questions about the Composite Letter Process, Letters of Recommendation, how to choose support and composite writers, how to set deadlines with writers, how to write an Autobiographical Sketch, how to create a PrivateFolio account, and timelines.

Overview of the Application Info Session Slides: In these presentation slides, we share some of our Dartmouth applicant outcome data to give context, walk you through the full application timeline, make sure you understand the Composite Process of Evaluation (Dartmouth’s letter of evaluation process for medical and dental schools), and give you more details about all of the crucial application components ahead. You can also watch the recording of the info session.

Tips for Choosing Your Med/Dental/Vet Schools Info Session Slides: Many applicants wonder about how to build their medical, dental, or veterinary school list. Applicant's should keep in mind that there is no perfect process, but in these presentation slides, we want to offer tips to help you with the process, as well as make how to make meaningful choices that are relevant to you! You can also watch the recording of the info session.

Application Writing Workshop Slides: In these presentation slides, we clarify what will be asked for on each section of your primary application (AMCAS, AACOMAS, TMDSAS, AADEAS, & VMCAS), including character count and content. We also focus on how to get organized and get started on writing your work/activities. Additionally, we provide feedback on what makes an effective activity statement and how to best utilize the limited space you’ll have, as well as discuss how you can use your work/activities writing to begin reflecting on your personal statement. We also discuss what to anticipate for secondary applications and share important tips about how to collect and reflect on your experiences, maximize your character count, and write a great application in terms of style and content. You can also watch the recording of the workshop.

Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs) Info Session: In these presentation slides, we explain what Situational Judgments Tests (SJTs) are, the two most commonly required by medical schools, and how to prepare to take them. You can also watch the recording of the info session.