Application Writing Tools
To help advisees navigate the application process for medical and other health professions, we offer tools to assess the strength of their applications. Medical school applicants should sign up for the Medical School Applicant Support program in the fall before applying (HPA will announce when it opens). For those pursuing other health professions, regular meetings with your HPA advisor are recommended to better understand your specific application process.
- Outlines medical school application components, NU resources, and preparation/application timelines.
- Self-assessment and application timeline for advisees applying in the upcoming medical school application cycle.
AMCAS Work & Activities / Common Secondary Prompts
- Outlines the medical school application Work & Activities sections and provides examples of common secondary prompts.
NAAHP Considerations for Reapplicants
- Non-HPA document for self-assessment of medical school application readiness. HPA recommends that first-time applicants review this information, not just for reapplicants.
AAMC MSAR Advisor/Applicant Reports
- 24 free PDF reports of admissions and application information directly from the AAMC Medical School Application Requirements (MSAR®) website.
- This AAMC worksheet can help you determine which factors are important to you when choosing a medical school.
HPA Suggested Application Timelines
- Recommended application timelines for MD, DO, Dental, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, and Veterinary Medicine.
Professional School Exploration/Tracking Template
- Excel document to aid advisees in researching health professions programs. Specifically set up for Physician Assistant and Physical Therapy, but customizable for any health profession.
NUPSP Application Timeline HPA Support
- Timeline outlining HPA support for those interested in applying to the Northwestern University Premedical Scholars Program, an early MD acceptance program to the Feinberg School of Medicine.