Unknown786 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hi everyone, I was just wondering whether the LORs and transcripts need to be sent in with the primary applications or can they be delayed (assuming the latest will be with the secondaries since they will not review the applications until everything is complete)? Please don't kill me if this has been asked before. I searched the thread, but could not find it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickster67 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 not sure about the transcripts, but you don't need the LORs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maketheturn Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 your primary application cannot be verified until your transcript arrives at amcas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khb008 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hey I have a similar question. I know that the transcripts are required for verification BUT what if you submit today and your transcripts still have not arrived?? Will your submission be equivalent to the date on which your transcripts do arrive? I mean, I know the earlier you submit the shorter the verification process. But say your transcripts arrive a week later, EVEN if you submitted today. Does that mean my verification process would take longer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007antonymous Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hey I have a similar question. I know that the transcripts are required for verification BUT what if you submit today and your transcripts still have not arrived?? Will your submission be equivalent to the date on which your transcripts do arrive? I mean, I know the earlier you submit the shorter the verification process. But say your transcripts arrive a week later, EVEN if you submitted today. Does that mean my verification process would take longer? They cannot verify your application until everything is received so yes, your submission is equivalent to the date your transcript arrives (assuming everything else such as ref letters are in). If things are the same as last year, you want to submit early so that your application can be verified by the first date applications are sent to the schools (which is like June 15th or something). However, keep in mind that you're still in good shape (early) if you are verified by mid-July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickster67 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I have talked to AMCAS, for verification you need the transcripts but not the LOR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khb008 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 They cannot verify your application until everything is received so yes, your submission is equivalent to the date your transcript arrives (assuming everything else such as ref letters are in). If things are the same as last year, you want to submit early so that your application can be verified by the first date applications are sent to the schools (which is like June 15th or something). However, keep in mind that you're still in good shape (early) if you are verified by mid-July. On the AMCAS website, under the heading "Important Dates" it says June 29 First data transmission to medical schools This is the date you are talking about right? So prior to this point, its all just verification. Oh man, I hope I get verified by this time (fingers crossed)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007antonymous Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 On the AMCAS website, under the heading "Important Dates" it says June 29 First data transmission to medical schools This is the date you are talking about right? So prior to this point, its all just verification. Oh man, I hope I get verified by this time (fingers crossed)! Yep, that's it. Don't worry too much about the actual date. July and August is still fairly early. You can also look on SDN for secondary questions and start working on those so as soon as you get the secondaries, they are ready to go. Most secondaries don't change from year to year. Turn-around time should be about 1-2 weeks. Anything longer may negatively impact their decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidslit Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 sorry to ask again, but can you get the lors at the same time as you send in the secondaries or are they due before that so the schools can decide whether to even let you write the secondaries? so confused.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saukalra Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 sorry to ask again, but can you get the lors at the same time as you send in the secondaries or are they due before that so the schools can decide whether to even let you write the secondaries? so confused.... The schools will send their secondaries after your primary is verified (you don't need LORs at this point). You can get your LORs along with your secondaries at the same time. After everything is in, then your application will be marked complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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