Early Decision

If you are a strong applicant interested in applying only to the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, you may wish to submit an early decision application. If you don’t receive an offer of acceptance through early decision, you will automatically be considered with the general pool of candidates for possible acceptance at a later date.

Early decision applications must be received by the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) by Aug. 1 and the T.H. Chan School of Medicine Office of Admissions by Sept. 1 of the year prior to matriculation. For the class entering in 2027, the early decision application deadline is Sept. 1, 2026.

MCAT results must be received by the Office of Admissions by Sept. 1 to be considered for early decision. For the class entering in 2027, MCAT scores must be received by the early decision deadline, which is Sept. 1, 2026. You should schedule your MCAT exams in time for results to be received by the Office of Admissions by the deadline. You must also list the last date that you will be taking the MCAT exam on the AMCAS application; additional MCAT results will be accepted for early decision applicants not selected for early decision.

Final decisions regarding early decision acceptance will be made by Oct. 1, or, if Oct. 1 falls on a weekend or holiday, the next business day.