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It includes information regarding policies/procedures specific to Lewis University as well as material that is pertinent to the broader application process. Please speak with your advisor if you have any questions that are not addressed in this packet.  \nSTEPS IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS:  \n1. Register for/take the standardized test required for admission. Not all programs have a standardized test that is required – consult your sophomore review to determine if your program requires a test. Things you need to be aware of:  \na. Many tests have limited test dates (the MCAT, for example, only offers 20 test dates the entire year) .  \nb. Many tests have limited seating on any test date/location. Do not assume that you can get into a test site/date at the last minute. Even advanced planning/registration might not give you the date or location you initially desired.  \nc. Some tests will give you an estimated score the day you take the exam (ex: GRE) . Others, like the MCAT, will not give you a score until 4-6 weeks after you take the test. Please understand that letters of recommendation REQUIRE that you submit a copy of your test report. This should factor into your plans/timeline.  \nd. There are limitations on some tests. For example, you may take the DAT 3 times in your lifetime. The GRE allows you to retake once every 21 days but only 5 times within a 365 day period. We suggest that you prepare so that you only take the test once. Find and utilize test preparation materials (i.e., practice tests) at least 6 months in advance of your test date.  \n2. Once you have your test scores, make sure your scores and your GPA meet the minimum criteria for requesting a letter (guidelines included in this packet) . Also make sure you have completed (or have a plan for completing) all the prerequisite courses for your program(s) of interest.  \n3. Start the centralized application process (health professions) or individual application process to each program. Things to keep in mind:  \na. Centralized application services have specific “open” and “closing” periods. The open date, in particular, is of great importance. The closer you submit your application to that open date, the greater your chances for success. Conversely, your chances for success exponentially decrease – especially in competitive pools – if you wait to submit your application till the deadline/close date.  \ni. Traditionally, these dates (approximately) have been followed by centralized application services; please note, these are ONE YEAR (or more) BEFORE matriculation:  \n1. CASPA (PA programs)–April 15  \n2. AMCAS (Allopathic Medicine)–May 1  \n3. AACOMAS (Osteopathic Medicine)–May 1  \n4. VMCAS (Veterinary)–May 15 (closes Sept. 15)  \n5. AADSAS (Dental)–June 1  \n6. PTCAS (Physical Therapy)–July 1  \n7. OptomCAS (Optometry)–July 1  \n8. PharmCAS (Pharmacy)–July 1  \n9. OTCAS (Occupational Therapy)–July 1  \n10. AACPMAS (Podiatry)–August 1  \nii. Allied Health Fields also have specific application dates; contact the affiliate program to determine when the application cycle opens.  \nb. Once you have submitted your material to the centralized application service, it can/will take a month OR MORE for them to verify your information BEFORE they release the material to the individual programs. So, you might submit your material to PTCAS on August 1, but they will (most likely) not send your application to the schools you are interested in until September 1 or after. APPLY EARLY!!!! Admissions are offered the minute the first application is processed; waiting to apply vastly diminishes your potential for success.  \n4. Securing letters of recommendation  \na. 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