Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL QUESTIONS
APPLYING TO EMORY
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
AFTER APPLYING TO EMORY
FINANCIAL AID
ALREADY IN MEDICAL SCHOOL
AFTER APPLYING TO EMORY
After my application is complete, what happens next?
All completed applications will be screened for an interview. If you are invited for an interview, you will be notified by email or telephone, so please be sure to keep the Office of Admissions informed of any changes in your contact information.
Approximately 750 applicants will be invited for an interview between October and February.
We receive over 5500 applications each year, so about 13% of all applicants are interviewed. Those who are not invited for an interview will receive notification in writing in March. Applicants must be interviewed in order to be considered for admission.
Each month between October and February, the Admissions Committee will select interviewed applicants to be accepted. Letters of acceptance are mailed after each Committee meeting.
We operate on a rolling admissions cycle, so if you are interviewed, but not selected for admission at the next Committee meeting, you will still be eligible for selection for admission at all subsequent meetings.
When the last Committee meeting takes place in March, and the final round of acceptance letters are mailed, the Committee will determine which interviewed applicants will be offered alternate status. Notification of alternate status will be communicated via email. Alternates are accepted throughout the summer until the class is filled.
After my application is complete, how long will it take before I find out if I am invited for an interview?
We hold interviews from October until February, and we begin sending out the invitations in early September. Invitations are sent out right up until the end of the season in February. The order that applicants are interviewed is largely (although not entirely) based upon how early the application is completed, so it is always a good idea to complete your application as soon as possible.
We send out interview invitations by email and by telephone, so be sure to keep us updated with any contact information changes.
How are applicants are screened for an interview?
All the materials and information in an applicant’s file are considered. MCAT scores and GPA are the strongest indicators, however, exceptional letters of recommendation, college and community involvement, and significant experience in a clinical setting are also very important.
How many alternates are accepted each year?
This number varies year to year and depends upon the decisions of the initially accepted applicants. As we receive withdraw requests from accepted students, we look to our alternates to fill the class. Some years we only accept 8 or 10 alternates. Other years we have accepted 30 from the alternate group.
Can I check the status of my application online?
At this time, we are unable to provide this service.
What if I have new information to add to my application file?
You may send all updates to the Office of Admissions, but it is also important to update your address information with AMCAS as well.
If I am a current applicant, can I make an appointment with someone in the Admissions Office to discuss my application?
Once the interview season has begun, applicants cannot make appointments. With an applicant pool of approximately 6000, it is impossible to meet with all who would like to discuss their application. If you would like to address a particular issue with your application you should submit something in writing to the Office of Admissions via email (medadmiss@emory.edu) or by regular mail.
