MEDPREP | Medical/Dental Education Preparatory Program
Application Instructions
The current application cycle is for 2021 MEDPREP entry.
This application is for students aiming to begin MEDPREP in June, 2021. The application deadline is January 22, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. However, review and consideration for and Admissions Day invitation begins as soon as a complete application is received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to complete their application in advance of this deadline.
IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR ALL APPLICANTS
The 2021 MEDPREP Application for the Early Cycle opens September 1, 2020.
The MEDPREP application process includes several steps. If you would like to apply to MEDPREP, please contact the admissions office to schedule a Webex (zoom) meeting with our Admissions Coordinator. The MEDPREP application is available online and is free of charge. Supplementary materials in form of a Consolidated Packet must be sent to the MEDPREP Admissions Office to complete your application. The consolidated packet contains:- Completed Supplemental Application form (including information on college education and any current or planned college classes).
- Two letters of recommendation on letterhead in signed and sealed envelopes.
- All sealed, official transcripts (unless they can only be sent electronically; please check with the admissions office if you have trouble procuring hard-copy transcripts to include in your packet).
General Considerations
Please note that your application and all supporting documents must be received by MEDPREP by the deadline date and time for admissions consideration. This includes:
- Online application completed AND SUBMITTED.
- All transcripts have arrived at MEDPREP admissions office, in your Consolidated Packet.
- Two letters of recommendation have arrived at
MEDPREP admissions office, in your Consolidated Packet.
Consolidated Packet method: Please note that you MUST submit a Consolidated Packet of recommendation letters and transcripts. All applicants must follow these steps:
- Collect recommendation letters in sealed envelopes signed across the seal by the recommender. Letters must be written on letterhead and signed and sealed in this way to be accepted.
- Procure official transcripts from the registrar of each school. Transcripts must be official, and sealed in a school envelope by the registrars office. Applicants must provide a transcript from each college or university they have attended.
- Fill out the MEDPREP Supplemental Form (downloaded from the Transcripts section of the application). This form lists your courses that are either planned or in-progress.
- Place all recommendation letters, transcripts, and the supplemental form in one envelope and send to the MEDPREP Admissions office.
Electronic transcripts. If your school is unable to provide you a sealed (hard) copy of your transcript, check with the school to see if they have an online official transcript ordering service. If you use an electronic transcript ordering service, the transcript should be emailed to Mr. Trent Stevens. Third-party electronic transcript services are not allowed. If you have questions about procuring transcripts for the Consolidated Packet, please contact the MEDPREP Admissions Office.
Step 1. View a Sample Application (Optional)
To view a Sample MEDPREP Application, no log-in is required. Please use this feature to review the application before creating a log-in and beginning the formal application process.
- You can find the sample MEDPREP application here: Online Sample MEDPREP Application
- For a list of MEPDREP application essay questions to help you prepare your written application, please visit Online MEDPREP Application Essay Questions
Step 2. Create an Application Login
Please create a login only if you seriously intend to complete your MEDPREP application and formally apply. Create MEDPREP Application Account
Step 3. Enter the MEDPREP Online Application
2021 MEDPREP ApplicationTechnical Difficulties
Forgotten Password
You can request a password reminder here: 2021 Online Password Reminder Note: Email and birthday are required to get a password reminder. Please be sure you are logging in with the correct email address. Leave the birthday blank if you have not entered your birthday in the application already.
Technical Support
Most issues with the online application can be solved by clearing your browser cache and/or refreshing the page. If you still have difficulties, you can send a message to MEDPREP Application Technical Support here: Technical SupportMEDPREP Admissions
If you have questions about how to fill out the MEDPREP application or how to enter your transcript data, please contact the Admissions Office.
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The MEDPREP mission is to increase the numbers of
underrepresented minority and disadvantaged
students from southern and central Illinois who will enter and graduate from health professions schools and who will serve in U.S. health professions shortage areas. |
