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Ideally, as soon as possible.
- By identifying schools early, it can allow advisors to determine required courses needed to be completed.
- Becoming familiar early on with schools helps to better prepare for other requirements expected of applicants (volunteering, experience, research, etc.).
- The number of schools to research varies depending on the program of interest.
Pre-Health Advisors can help you have a better idea of how many schools to research.
Suggested:
- 6-8 schools freshman year
- 8-10 schools sophomore year
- 10-15 schools junior year