AMCAS Verification Timeline (2023-2024)

AMCAS opens for on May 2, 2023. The earliest you can submit your AMCAS application is May 30, 2023

After you have submitted your AMCAS application and AMCAS has received all transcripts, the verification process can begin. Verification mainly involves confirming coursework and grades earned. AMCAS staff compare everything listed on your transcripts with what you entered in the AMCAS application. This is why you must be very careful when entering all coursework. 

Verification usually takes anywhere from two to six weeks assuming there are no issues with verification.

The first date that verified AMCAS applications are transmitted to medical schools is June 30, 2023. After that, verified applications are transmitted as they are completed.

Checking AMCAS Verification Status

You can check the status of your AMCAS application at anytime by logging in to your portal on the main menu and click “View all Document Status.” When you do this, you will receive one of the following Status Updates:

  1. Not Submitted to AMCAS: You have initiated your AMCAS application but your application has not been certified and submitted to AMCAS.
  2. Submitted to AMCAS – Waiting for Transcripts: AMCAS has received your application. Required transcripts have not been received for review.
  3. Submitted to AMCAS – Ready for Review: AMCAS has received a copy of all required transcripts and has placed the application in line to be reviewed by an AMCAS verifier.
  4. Submitted to AMCAS – Under Review: A verifier is reviewing your application. You will be notified if there are any additional transcripts needed for processing.
  5. Submitted to AMCAS – Financial Hold: You have certified and submitted your AMCAS application. However, AMCAS is unable to process your application until you resolve the financial hold associated with your application.
  6. Submitted to AMCAS – Incorrect Coursework: You have certified and submitted your AMCAS application. However, your application is on hold due to incorrect coursework in your application. 
  7. Submitted to AMCAS – Incorrect Documents: You have certified and submitted your AMCAS application. However, your application is on hold due to incorrect documents associated with your application.
  8. Returned to Applicant: Application has been returned to you for missing coursework or failing to enter an original grade for a repeated course.
  9. AMCAS Processing is Complete: Application has been made available to your designated medical schools.