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Application Resources
Our admissions team is here to help every step of the way as you complete your medical school application.
Check out our top tips for preparing a strong medical school application through this on-demand webinar.
Medical school application services can take some of the headache out of applying to multiple med schools. Learn more about AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS and how to apply to Ross Med through these services.
Ross Med hosts info sessions and webinars about applying to medical school throughout the year. Join us for an upcoming session and learn more about what it takes to be a Ross Med student.
Get in touch with your admissions coordinator to discuss your application and ask any questions you may have.
FAQs about Applying to Medical School
It’s normal to have lots of questions as you get ready to apply to medical school—so we’ve compiled a few answers to the most common ones below.
You can apply to RUSM by filling out our online medical school application or by submitting your AMCAS, AACOMAS, or TMDSAS application.
Ross University School of Medicine operates on rolling admissions, and application submissions close only as classes are filled. Medical school applicants are welcome to apply up to a year in advance of their intended semester. However, all prerequisite courses should be completed and MCAT scores made available.
There is no fee for submitting the Ross University School of Medicine application.
As medical school admissions criteria may vary slightly, it is important for applicants to become knowledgeable about each institution’s requirements prior to submitting an application and apply to the programs that best match their credentials.
Applying to multiple schools of medicine may increase your chances of admission, but applying to several schools at once may lead to emotional stress because of the many details and requirements, and financial stress, as other schools charge application fees. Applicants should apply to the number of schools they can comfortably undertake without diminishing the quality of each application.
You may submit the Ross University School of Medicine application while preparing to take the MCAT exam. Our Admissions Coordinators will work with applicants to complete the rest of your application. However, MCAT scores must be available prior to the Admissions Committee’s review of the applicant’s file for admission.
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from each college and/or professional school attended
- At least two letters of recommendation (at least one must be academic)
- MCAT score
- Personal Statement
- CV/Resume
Good grades (particularly in prerequisite courses) are essential for gaining admission to medical school, but there is no exact grade point average (GPA) required. That said, the higher your GPA, the better your chances.
Yes, you can apply to the same medical school—including RUSM—more than once. But to be considered for acceptance after a previous rejection, your application should demonstrate improvement in test scores, experience, or other areas.
Yes, RUSM offers a number of scholarships that are awarded by selection or application.