Written and published by the Association of American Medical Colleges, this guide is the only official comprehensive source of information on preparing for and applying to medical school. The AAMC Official Guide to Medical School Admissions (formerly MSAR: Getting Started) provides guidance on preparing for medical school in your undergraduate years, deciding on whether a career in medicine is right for you, choosing the right medical school for you, and more. The book also provides details about the MCAT exam, how admissions decisions are made, and information on diversity in medical schools, financing, applicant and matriculant data, and more.