{"id":45,"date":"2023-07-24T21:02:42","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T21:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2025-07-17T18:51:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T01:51:12","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/admissions\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-primary horizontal-navigation\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-primary\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper has-horizontal-nav\">\n\n          <div class=\"title-wrapper\">\n\n                  <div class=\"eyebrow-container\">\n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about MD Program\">MD Program<\/a>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/admissions\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Admissions\">Admissions<\/a>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n        \n                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--page-title has-stripe\">\n\n    \n  <h1>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n\n\n<\/div>\n        \n              <\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--link eyebrow-link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/admissions\/\"\n    aria-label=\"Read&#x20;more&#x20;about&#x20;Application&#x20;Information\">\n        Application Information\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n    \n      \n              <div class=\"horizontal-nav\">\n                      <div class=\"horizontal-menu-container\">\n              <button class=\"expand-menu\">\n                                  In This Section\n          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menu-item-object-page menu-item-208\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/leadership\/\" >Leadership<\/a>\n  \n  \n<\/li>\n\n    \n      <\/ul><!-- m--menu -->\n<\/nav>\n\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n   aria-label=\"Content Accordions\"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          MCAT\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-p9Kl725467\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-p9Kl725467\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">If I submitted an application with an MCAT score can my application be re-reviewed once an additional MCAT Scores arrives?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-p9Kl725467\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-p9Kl725467\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Once an application status is complete and under review, any newly released, valid MCAT score will be made available to us by AMCAS, and may be taken into consideration, as long as an admission decision has not been made. The admissions committee will review your application once only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-p9Kl725467\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-p9Kl725467\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Are there pre-established cut-off scores or points used in the consideration of MCAT scores and GPAs?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-p9Kl725467\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-p9Kl725467\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>In general, applicants with MCAT scores below 506 are not considered by the Admissions Committee. With regard to GPA, applications are holistically reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-p9Kl725467\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-p9Kl725467\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How does the admissions committee view multiple MCAT scores?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-p9Kl725467\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-p9Kl725467\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Although a single strong MCAT score is always the best strategy, we consider all MCAT scores in making decisions regarding candidacy. A sequence of scores tells us about timing and judgment as well as mastery of the material. Scores are not the sole determinants of an applicant\u2019s acceptability. They are considered in relation to all of the other components of an application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n   aria-label=\"Content Accordions\"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Admissions (General)\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Does the admissions office offer individualized advice or counseling to prospective applicants?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-O_4vhCYKLc\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-O_4vhCYKLc\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">No. The admissions office cannot offer individualized advice or counseling. We strongly urge prospective applicants to consult with pre-health advisors at their undergraduate and\/or current schools. Members of the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP) provide pre-health advising on a volunteer basis.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naahp.org\/home\">Please visit the NAAHP website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Does the admissions office provide feedback to applicants who were not accepted to the MD program or who were not invited to interview?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-O_4vhCYKLc\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-O_4vhCYKLc\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The admissions office cannot offer feedback on admissions decisions. We suggest that applicants consult with pre-health advisors at their undergraduate and\/or current schools about ways in which they might improve their applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How does the admissions committee view applicants enrolled in or who have completed a post-baccalaureate program?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-O_4vhCYKLc\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-O_4vhCYKLc\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>All components of an applicant\u2019s application material are considered using a holistic evaluation model. We cannot determine in advance how post-baccalaureate work will affect an applicant\u2019s likelihood of being accepted. We strongly urge prospective applicants to consult with pre-health advisors at their undergraduate and\/or current schools for feedback on preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">When should I send my transcript?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-O_4vhCYKLc\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-O_4vhCYKLc\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Please do not send transcripts unless we ask you specifically for them. Transcripts will not be added to your file. We will only consider transcripts included in your AMCAS application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Will applications from applicants with DACA status be accepted?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-O_4vhCYKLc\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-O_4vhCYKLc\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-6-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-controls=\"section-1-6-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Are there pre-requisite science courses needed for applicants to be eligible to apply the MD program?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-6-O_4vhCYKLc\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-6-O_4vhCYKLc\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>No. The path to becoming a physician is as variable and unique as the applicants themselves. Successful applicants have distinguished themselves in their chosen field of study and show evidence of competency in the physical, biological and social sciences. We require that applicants take the MCAT and that they obtain a baccalaureate degree by the time they intend to matriculate into the program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-7-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-controls=\"section-1-7-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Are there recommended courses applicants can take to prepare for the MD program?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-7-O_4vhCYKLc\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-7-O_4vhCYKLc\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Yes, we recommend Spanish and statistics courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-8-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-controls=\"section-1-8-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\"> Are campus tours available to prospective applicants?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-8-O_4vhCYKLc\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-8-O_4vhCYKLc\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Due to the size of our applicant pool, tours are provided only to those applicants whom have been accepted into the MD program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-9-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-controls=\"section-1-9-O_4vhCYKLc\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\"> Can I update or revise my secondary application once I have submitted it?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-9-O_4vhCYKLc\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-9-O_4vhCYKLc\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>We do not accept updates or revisions to application materials once the supplemental application is submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n   aria-label=\"Content Accordions\"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Letters of Recommendation\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-absEa4dK7i\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-absEa4dK7i\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">My committee letter or letter packet has more than (3) letters in it. Is this acceptable?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-absEa4dK7i\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-absEa4dK7i\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Committee letters or letter packets containing more than three letters will meet but not exceed the requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-absEa4dK7i\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-absEa4dK7i\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Which course professors should submit Letters of Recommendation (LORs)?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-absEa4dK7i\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-absEa4dK7i\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The applicant can choose whomever they believe can best speak to their personal and academic strengths. Letters from faculty who know the applicant well are especially valuable to the committee. A committee letter is sufficient. Alternatively, 2 or 3 letters from professors, PI\u2019s or work experience are acceptable. Do not send more than 3 individual letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n   aria-label=\"Content Accordions\"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Waitlist and Applicant Notifications\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-TSu0_KuUSK\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-TSu0_KuUSK\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">I\u2019ve been placed on the waitlist. Is there anything I can do to improve my chances of being selected from the list?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-TSu0_KuUSK\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-TSu0_KuUSK\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Applicants on the waitlist on April 30th may send an email to the Admissions Office at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:medadmit@usc.edu\">medadmit@usc.edu<\/a>\u00a0to state their desire to remain on the waitlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-TSu0_KuUSK\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-TSu0_KuUSK\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How are vacancies on the waitlist filled?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-TSu0_KuUSK\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-TSu0_KuUSK\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The admissions committee fills vacancies based on the needs of the incoming class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-TSu0_KuUSK\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-TSu0_KuUSK\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\"> How will I receive notification of my application status?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-TSu0_KuUSK\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-TSu0_KuUSK\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>All interview invitations and admission decisions will be sent via email. Applicants may check the status of their application on the Admissions Portal at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/keck-medadmit.usc.edu\/\">keck-medadmit.usc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-TSu0_KuUSK\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-TSu0_KuUSK\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How many times may I apply?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-TSu0_KuUSK\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-TSu0_KuUSK\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>A single reapplication will be considered. 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