maketheturn Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Hey guys, thought I'd start a thread for all of us working on 2013 AMCAS app like the people who applied year before us did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonamebrand Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I'm ending my party in 4 days !!! woohoo. I guess there's an afterparty though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maketheturn Posted June 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 I'm ending my party in 4 days !!! woohoo. I guess there's an afterparty though... wow ur well ahead of me! XD how many schools r u applying to? i'm thinking 8-9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidslit Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 anyone know of someone who could check over a personal statement? Since I only got one interview this year, I feel like the personal statement might be one of the problems.. any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esus Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 anyone know of someone who could check over a personal statement? Since I only got one interview this year, I feel like the personal statement might be one of the problems.. any advice? There's a thread on SDN where people volunteer to check personal statements I think. I would be willing to look at anyone's as well (so long as they can look at mine too and give feedback lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page_matrix Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 When would you recommend as too late to apply through amcas? Many of the schools' deadlines are in November but amcas is already starting submission this month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page_matrix Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Hey guys and gals, Just a quick clarification question regarding AMCAS deadlines - submission starts June 5th and AMCAS will verify applications to begin delivering to schools end of June. Does this mean our letters of evals have to be in by the day we submit too? I understand AMCAS will wait till official transcripts arrive in order to verify but will it also delay verification if letters aren't in? Thanks and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickster67 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 My understanding is that AMCAS doesn't need the letters for verification. The LOR are part of the secondary app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maketheturn Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 My understanding is that AMCAS doesn't need the letters for verification.The LOR are part of the secondary app. I agree.. don' think you need LOR to be verified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maketheturn Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 If you guys don't mind sharing, How many/what kind of activities did you guys list as the most meaningful activities??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nychila Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 If you guys don't mind sharing,How many/what kind of activities did you guys list as the most meaningful activities??? 3 is max & I think max is best, since it maximizes your leverage to present yourself. That being said, 3 most meaningful activities in different areas might be the most helpful, eg. 1. volunteering, 2. employment, 3. research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maketheturn Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 3 is max & I think max is best, since it maximizes your leverage to present yourself. That being said, 3 most meaningful activities in different areas might be the most helpful, eg. 1. volunteering, 2. employment, 3. research. thank you for your insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojjanhorse Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I'll also be applying via AMCAS Hopefully we can all help one another here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esus Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 When are you guys submitting primaries? I am planning on submitting in a week or so just so I can edit my PS/activities a bit longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiallstar Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 yupp I'm thinking around another week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojjanhorse Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 What is required for primaries to be processes? I don't have my MCAT scores yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizw88 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Are you guys sure that LORs are only part of the secondary application? I was told in the survival thread, that the medical schools won't look at your application until the LORs are received? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuro_07 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 They will look at your application only after you are complete. So, as long as your LORs reach with secondary, its fine. LORs not needed for primary application. Some schools screen the primary before sending the secondary. Not sure if they look at LORs while screening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbean1 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 This is my first time applying. And I rlly dont know how the LOR works. What do I tell my supervisor about LOR? Do they send the letter directly to the AMCAS office? or is there an electronic version? what do they write on the LOR? is there a format to it? Can someone plz answer? thanks PM me if you are willing to share some info im even willing to meet ppl to talk about the process if you live in Edmonton area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nychila Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 This is my first time applying.And I rlly dont know how the LOR works. What do I tell my supervisor about LOR? Do they send the letter directly to the AMCAS office? or is there an electronic version? what do they write on the LOR? is there a format to it? Can someone plz answer? thanks PM me if you are willing to share some info im even willing to meet ppl to talk about the process if you live in Edmonton area I think the LOR is just a general recommendation without a specific format, except the requirement of signature & letterhead. LORs can be mailed directly to the AMCAS office, or online to them. Interfolio is another option. All this information is online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizw88 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 If you print out a letter request form on the Letters of evaluation section on AMCAS, the directions to the referees is laid out very clearly on how to submit an LOR. Do you guys think it would be better to put down entries about awards/scholarships (listed on transcript) vs. extracurricular/hobbies (i.e. travel, study abroad, etc.)? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojjanhorse Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 If you print out a letter request form on the Letters of evaluation section on AMCAS, the directions to the referees is laid out very clearly on how to submit an LOR. Do you guys think it would be better to put down entries about awards/scholarships (listed on transcript) vs. extracurricular/hobbies (i.e. travel, study abroad, etc.)? Thanks My friends and I included, listed all honours and in-course scholarships (which are visible in transcript) together as one entry. Question: If I were to write my MCAT on the 21st of June, does that mean my primary application won't be processed until my scores are released? Which would be about mid-end July. If that's so, how disadvantaged am I for applying that late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slashsev Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 wish you goodluck boys and girls!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzah Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 My friends and I included, listed all honours and in-course scholarships (which are visible in transcript) together as one entry. Question: If I were to write my MCAT on the 21st of June, does that mean my primary application won't be processed until my scores are released? Which would be about mid-end July. If that's so, how disadvantaged am I for applying that late? You can submit your application now without a MCAT score. Might make sense not to submit to schools requiring a high MCAT just yet though. Add those schoolsonce your great MCAT comes back In the meantime, you can start pre-writing secondary passages for the schools you will be applying to for sure. (Get these off SDN). That way, once your MCAT score is back, you have your secondary ready to submit and you basically have missed no time at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizw88 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 I know this is probably posted somewhere, but I couldn't find it. Do you know how long it takes for transcripts to be marked as received on AMCAS? My transcript was mailed on May 28, 2012 and it has not shown up as received. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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