Rescheduling or Canceling Interviews: If you are unable to attend
an interview (or you decide at a later date not to interview), it is your responsibility
to notify the school as soon as possible to either reschedule or cancel your
interview. Cancellation should be initially via phone and followed by a letter.
Your behavior during the application process is very important. It involves
not only your own style and reputation, and the chances for admission for you
and your colleagues, but also the reputation of B.C. and its future relationships
with health professions graduate schools. You should not apply to a school you
would not be willing to visit for an interview or would not be willing to attend
were it the only one to accept you. The Association of American Medical College
has posted a specific set of expectations for all medical school applicants
on their
web site and we strongly encourage you to review this site before you begin
the application process. In addition, a pamphlet entitled "The Medical
School Interview" is also available on reserve (BI 000) in O'Neill Library.
Handling Acceptances - “Traffic Rules:” You may accept several offers of admission until May 15, although we recommend that applicants hold only two acceptances at any one time. The only reason to hold multiple offers of admission is to determine financial aid opportunities at various schools. After May 15, however, schools have the legal right to withdraw their offer of admission. Around May 1, the Association of American Medical College distributes to medical schools a list of all acceptances. The schools therefore know if you are holding more than one acceptance. AACOMAS similarly distributes a list of acceptances to its member schools. Although AACOMAS doesn't have the same set of "traffic rules" as AMCAS, students are advised to observe similar considerations in handling their acceptances.
For the latest rules, please review the AAMC's Policies web site.
When you receive an offer of admission, withdraw promptly (in writing) if you
are sure that you prefer another school. This helps admission committees and
your colleagues who have not yet been admitted. If finances are important in
determining your choice, be sure to fill out, and submit, the appropriate forms
as quickly as possible. Most medical schools will provide you with a financial
aid packet that includes appropriate forms, as well as guidelines established
by the school.