
2026 AACOMAS Secondary Application Guide
AACOMAS secondary applications explained: deadlines, costs, common essay questions, and proven strategies to help DO applicants stand out and earn interviews.

AACOMAS secondary applications explained: deadlines, costs, common essay questions, and proven strategies to help DO applicants stand out and earn interviews.

Learn about the AACOMAS experiences and achievements section, including why it’s important, what’s included, and how to prepare.

The AACOMAS personal statement—learn how it fits within the application process and how to write a personal statement for DO schools.

Learn what makes AACOMAS letters of recommendation different, strategies for acquiring the best letters, and how to submit through Letters by Liaison.

Learn the differences between AMCAS vs. AACOMAS vs. TMDSAS for personal statements, letters of recommendation, activities, and scores.

Apply to osteopathic medical schools with confidence. Learn AACOMAS requirements, deadlines, how to write your DO personal statement, and avoid mistakes.

Learn all about the “Why osteopathic medicine?” interview question, including what interviewers are looking for and how to answer effectively.

Receiving multiple acceptances to medical schools is a happy dilemma that requires thoughtful handling. Here we provide five tips for properly managing multiple medical school acceptances.

COVID-19 has led to increased interest in careers in medicine. But has this so-called “Fauci Effect” translated into more medical school applicants? And if so, how has the pandemic impacted getting into medical school as a whole?

Choosing the right schools is a critical factor in the medical school application process. Learn how to choose between MD schools, DO schools, and Texas schools.