Getting Started
Because most Dartmouth pre-health students plan to apply to medical school, much of the information in this section is about the medical school application process. Along with the information throughout this website, please work directly with HPP's pre-health advisors for personalized pre-health advising, available to both Dartmouth undergrads and alumni. This is a complex and rewarding journey, and we are here to assist you with each step along the way!
Understand the Entire Application Process
Read through the pages on this website to:
- Learn about the Components of a Complete Application
- Review the Timeline
- Watch recorded application workshops and med. admissions visits
- Prepare for and take the MCAT
- Understand the CRUCIAL Composite Letter of Evaluation Process
- Complete essential HPP forms
- Successfully fill out the primary application and write your essays
- Prepare for interviews
- Understand your financial responsibilities
Information About Dental, Veterinary, and Texas Medical Schools
Dental and Veterinary applicants follow a similar timeline but will utilize different application services and standardized tests. Please see the Applying to Dental School and Applying to Veterinary School for more information. We are also happy to support students wishing to apply to graduate school in another health profession.
Additionally, Texas medical and dental schools have their own application process, as well as prerequiste requirements. The conventional medical school application for all other US medical schools (except Osteopathic (DO schools) is through AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service). Texas has its own called TMDSAS (Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Services).
- This means that if an applicant decides to apply to both medical and Texas medical schools, they will need to prepare TWO applications. One for AMCAS and one for TMDSAS. Note that TMDSAS has distinct application essays.
- Similarly, if an applicant decides to apply to both dental and Texas dental schools, they would need to prepare two applications.