Opens in Late November

• The application orientation modules open at the beginning of each application cycle, prior to when our application process begins. It is an orientation to both the formal application processes and our office’s application process. All applicants will also complete a Pre-Application Readiness Survey at the end of the modules.
  • The office requires that any applicant or reapplicant (current students or alumni) who is considering applying complete these modules to become acquainted with the process.
  • Applicants (including reapplicants) will not be able to participate in our applicant support and letter packet process until these modules are complete. 
• There are four main application components to be aware of: primary applications, secondary applications, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation. Our office assists applicants with the letters of recommendation by creating a Letter Packet for submission to the relevant application services—that process is explained in further detail below.

• If you are not already in the HuskyCT site, click here or log into HuskyCT and scroll down to the "Self-Enroll Courses and Organizations for Students" section to self-enroll in the Required Pre-Health Modules: From Foundations to Application to get started. Scroll to the “2027 Application Cycle: Required Modules for All Current Applicants (Students & Alumni)” section to get started!
• Important note for Alumni: You do not need to complete the first set of modules appearing in HuskyCT (“Foundations for Future Healthcare Professionals”) which are only meant for new and returning students.

Opens on January 1st

Recommended submission in January- April; Deadline for submission: June 1

• The Health Professions Applicant Portfolio (HPAP) allows you to explore, reflect on, and explain various facets of your pathway to healthcare, including your motivation for pursuing this health profession, your competency-based strengths, and how your service experiences have influenced your journey.
  • You will gain access to the HPAP link (within HuskyCT) once you've completed the required module detailed in the previous step.
• These questions mirror many of the questions you will be asked in your primary and secondary applications, so we strongly encourage you to think about these carefully and to prepare full and thoughtful answers. (This is a sneaky way to get a head-start on your formal applications!)

Availability starts in February

Scheduled based off of when we receive your applicant portfolio submission—typically a two-week wait time, can be longer with high submission volume.

• You will receive an email inviting you to schedule your Applicant Coaching Session, after we've received your HPAP submission.
• Your applicant coaching session will be a 45-minute meeting with one of our pre- professional advisors.
• In this meeting, you will discuss your portfolio responses, ways to present your candidacy, logistics of how to apply, and any questions you have about your application process.
• We encourage you to submit your application portfolio in time to meet for your coaching session before you submit your primary application because this meeting is the perfect forum to get feedback on how to strengthen your responses.

Opens on January 1

Suggested that applicants begin asking for letters of recommendation in January, February, and March

• This process can be initiated before you complete your applicant coaching session, so we encourage you to send requests to your recommenders as soon as they have agreed to write a letter on your behalf. The sooner all of your letters are received, the sooner we can prepare and submit your letter packet.
• Each applicant will be asked to list their letters in the order that they would like them to appear in their letter packet. We are only able to submit one packet, we cannot make multiple versions. This allows us to ensure that your most important letters are guaranteed to be read by every committee that receives your packet.

Recommended submission in May - June;

Final deadline for submission: August 1

• Once all of your individual letters have been submitted, you will submit them to our office via the Quest Portal. We will screen each letter to make sure that all of the formatting requirements have been met.
  • If they have not been met, we will email you and direct you to contact the relevant recommenders individually to request that they send the office updated, correctly formatted copies of your letters.
• Note that our office will notify you when we receive updated versions of your letters; however, we will not remind you to contact your recommenders if we have not received your materials. It is your responsibility to ensure your letters get updated properly.

*Please be aware that our office must receive any updated materials (such as revised letters, IDs, etc.) by August 15th to ensure the timely submission of your letter packet.

(e.g., AAMC ID & AMCAS Letter ID, AACOMAS ID, AADSAS ID, etc.)

• Required after initial submission of your letters—an email prompt is sent through Quest (HPLP) prompting submission of your ID(s). Must be submitted by August 15th.
  • The office cannot submit your letter packet unless we have received the relevant ID(s) from you; these are necessary for the uploading process.
  • If you decide not to apply to certain paths you originally indicated, please let our office know via email (e.g. If you initially indicated you'd apply to MD and DO programs, but decide only to apply to MD)
• If you do not provide your ID(s) to us in a timely manner, it will delay the submission of your letter packet.
  • Please be sure to regularly check your email for notifications.
  • We strongly encourage recent graduates and alumni to set up the Alumni Forwarding Service