Application Status

Admissions > Applicant FAQ's > Application Status

How will I know the status of my application?

• You have access to your status 24/7 through a secure status page.

How do I access my status page?

• Login in to the https://medstar.osumc.edu/sis/futurestudents/status2/login.cfm, click on the appropriate application year, enter your AAMC ID number and password.
• The password formula is:  the FIRST letter of your AAMC LEGAL FIRST NAME + the LAST 4 digits of your AAMC ID number + the LAST letter of your AAMC LEGAL LAST NAME + the FIRST 2 digits of your AAMC ID number.

How will I know if my status changes?

• You will receive an e-mail notifying you that your application status has changed. 
• You will see what changed in the Application Status section located in the lower, left-hand corner of the page.  Specific information about your status is available by clicking on “View Your Status Details.”
• We do not notify you when reference letters have been received.  You are responsible for monitoring the Application Letters of Reference section located in the upper, right-hand corner of the status page.

When will my application file be reviewed?

• File review occurs once the College of Medicine Admissions Office has received your AMCAS application, the Ohio State secondary application, and a valid MCAT score.

What is considered a complete application file?

• A complete application file consists of your AMCAS application, the Ohio State secondary application, valid MCAT scores, and at least two academic reference letters.