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Hi guys, i'm applying here for the first time this year. Could someone please tell me if U of A gives a lot of weight on the two 500 words paragraphs we are supposed to write, and are we only allowed to submit 2 references? Also what is the "/17" thing I have been seeing on previous posts?

Any help is greatly appreciated!! 

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The application changes year to year so not sure what these paragraphs are but if they are indicated as optional, it is still in your best interest to write something for them as it's an opportunity to showcase yourself. No one knows how much weight is put on them or how they used in scoring unfortunately.

Yes, only 2 references! And verifers are not just asked to verify what you have said regarding the activity but also asked other questions like how you are to work with, if they think you'd make a good doctor, etc. So it kinda ends up being a sort of a reference with all of those too.

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