Free Application Resources

This page contains a curated list of resources we believe are helpful for current and/or future medical school applicants. Resources are not ordered in any particular manner. Find resources for specific topics by clicking the tags below.

  • Letter of Recommendation Requirements List

    CycleTrack has compiled a list of letter of recommendation requirements for MD/DO and MD/DO-PhD programs in the United States and Canada. Access the list by clicking here.

    MD/DO MD/DO-PhD LORs

  • American Physician Scientist Association (APSA)

    The American Physician Scientist Association (APSA) is a student organization serving as the voice for physician-scientist trainees at all levels. APSA offers mentorship for undergraduates, undergraduate research opportunities, and interactive sessions focused on the application process.

    MD/DO-PhD Mentorship

  • The Free Guide To Medical School Admission

    The Free Guide to Medical School Admission is an e-book written by medical students, residents, and attending physicians with information and tips for all steps of the process from preparing to apply to interviews and choosing a program.

    MD/DO MD/DO-PhD

  • MD Collective

    MD Collective is a 501c3 non-profit organization that offers free mentorship and MCAT tutoring for first-generation low-income students.

    MD/DO MD/DO-PhD Mentorship MCAT Q&A

  • Prescribe it Forward

    Prescribe it Forward is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides free mentorship to medical school applicants.

    MD/DO MD/DO-PhD Mentorship

  • Chasing Medicine

    Chasing Medicine is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides application resources to applicants from under-represented backgrounds to help them succeed throughout application process.

    MD/DO MD/DO-PhD Mentorship

  • Project Short

    Project Short is a 501c3 non-profit organization that seeks to shrink the socioeconomic gap in medical and graduate school by providing mentorship and resources for applicants.

    MD/DO MD/DO-PhD Mentorship

  • F-1 Doctors

    F-1 Doctors is a peer-to-peer mentorship platform for international students seeking to apply to medical school programs in the United States.

    MD/DO MD/DO-PhD Mentorship International

  • Reddit: r/premed and r/mdphd

    The r/premed and r/mdphd subreddits are a helpful resource for learning about the application process and having questions answered. However, please be careful as responses are frequently based on personal experience and outward comparison to other applicants may not be productive or healthy.

    MD/DO MD/DO-PhD Q&A

  • Student Doctor Network

    The Student Doctor Network is a non-profit organization that offers free resources for medical school applicants and a forum for receiving answers to application questions. Please be careful when using the forums to not make outward comparisons to other applicants.

    MD/DO MD/DO-PhD Q&A

  • PrepMatch

    PrepMatch is a peer-to-peer CASPer simulation platform to practice answering CASPer style questions and obtain feedback from other applicants.

    MD/DO MD/DO-PhD CASPer

  • AMCAS Verification Tracker

    The AMCAS verification tracker displays the number of days from submission for an AMCAS application to be verified.

    MD/DO MD/DO-PhD