elastichero Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Are they sent to everyone that have submitted their amcas application or are they only sent to applicants they see fit? What does the secondary application entail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xClashx Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 It depends on the university. Some schools send it to all, some to those who meet their cutoffs (usually very low so that they can charge you money for the secondary). After submitting your primary, you will get an email by the university. This email will usually contain a link to the secondary, a username and password to access your secondary and follow your application. Secondary applications usually ask you a few questions, for example what makes you unique, why xxxx school? what is your future plans and so on. You need to pay to submit your secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPhilster Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Yeah, the secondaries are essentially a cash grab, so it would be profitable for the schools to send secondary invites to as many students as possible (unless very low stats). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elastichero Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Thanks I see. I was hoping they would be kind and just let me know right off the bat if my GPA isn't good enough :S Not sure I want to pay an additional ~$100 for each school I apply to...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyphon_asl Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Secondaries are extremely expensive and largely time consuming. However, they are also tailored to the individual school so it does allow the schools to get more specific information about you. It's a little different than Canada since most schools in this country don't really ask much other than some basic ECs and GPA/MCAT Thanks I see. I was hoping they would be kind and just let me know right off the bat if my GPA isn't good enough :SNot sure I want to pay an additional ~$100 for each school I apply to...... Buy the MSAR and look to see if you fit the GPA/MCAt ranges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decentcigars Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 does anyone know if secondaries are done only after letters of recommendation are recieved, or can you complete it and then send LORs later? One of my profs is away for a bit and I'm worried delaying doing them would hurt my chances. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xClashx Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 usually schools do not review your file until your entire application, including secondaries is complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elastichero Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Secondaries are extremely expensive and largely time consuming. However, they are also tailored to the individual school so it does allow the schools to get more specific information about you. It's a little different than Canada since most schools in this country don't really ask much other than some basic ECs and GPA/MCAT Buy the MSAR and look to see if you fit the GPA/MCAt ranges. Sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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