Secondary Application Information & Instructions Update

SPECIAL APPLICATION TYPES

Early Decision – The applicant must apply for Early Decision through AMCAS. You will only be able to submit your application to Tulane University School of Medicine. The deadline for submitting your application to AMCAS is August 1, 2012. All application materials must be submitted no later than September 1, 2012 and you must be available for interview September 1 through September 15, 2012. This includes your secondary, AMCAS application, MCAT scores, and letters of recommendation. The applicant will be notified of acceptance to our school the first week of October.

Deferred Applicant – The applicant is eligible to apply as a deferred applicant if you were interviewed and accepted to our medical school for a previous entering class. After acceptance to the previous class you must send a message via email requesting a deferral. You must apply as a Deferred/Delayed Matriculation applicant through AMCAS.

Early Acceptance Applicant – This applicant must attend Loyola University in New Orleans,
Xavier University in New Orleans, Nicholls State University or Louisiana College. The applicant is selected by the premedical advisor's office for this program during their sophomore year of undergraduate study. You will be notified of your acceptance as an Early Acceptance applicant by the premedical advisor's office. You must apply for Early Assurance through AMCAS.

Creative Medical Scholar – The applicant is chosen by a committee at Tulane University. You are accepted to this program during your sophomore year of undergraduate study. You will be notified by the committee of your acceptance to the program. You must apply for Early Assurance through AMCAS.