Some of the more common threads seen in PA will be moved here. Among them are the following:
1) What are my chances?
2) Which schools should I apply too?
3) Other similar threads

These threads are required to be posted in this forum and in this forum only. If a thread is posted in the regular PA forum it will be moved here.

As an addition here are links to helpful information, which may be able to cut down on the amount of threads posted here. (This is from the PA Application sticky)

The following threads are frequently visited, and are thus posted here for everyone's convenience. Here's the start of threads for 2009 applicants:

2009 Personal Statement Readers List (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=332624)
2008-2009 AMCAS Questions Thread (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=418763)
Great Tips for entering your "Work/Activities" for AMCAS (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=202513)
Official AMCAS LOE Thread (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=525299)
School Selection Spreadsheet (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=527971)
Official 2009 AMCAS Verification Thread (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=527396)

As the cycle progresses, more will be added.

These threads are for the 2008 cycle but would be useful as a reference for those applying in 2009 as well. Good luck to all applicants!


2008 "Where Should I Apply/What are my chances?" thread (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=436941)
AMCAS Verification Thread (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=413112)
Personal Statement Guide/List of PS Readers (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=375844)
2008 Secondary Prompts Thread (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=419935)
2008 Status Check Thread (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=433440)
Pre-Interview Hold Thread (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=463800)
Interview Invite Thread (A-H) (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=478860)
Interview Invite Thread (I-S) (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=478862)
Interview Invite Thread (T-UofL) (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=482388)
Interview Invite Thread (UofM-Y) (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=482389)
Interview Lodging Thread (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=410345)
Waitlist Thread (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=461380)
Rejection Thread (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=469256)
Acceptance Thread Part I (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=458017)
Acceptance Thread Part II (A-S) (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=492866)
Acceptance Thread Part II (T-Z) (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=492867)
Post-Acceptance Withdrawal Thread (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=460632)
Waitlist Movement Thread (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=516668)

Frequently Asked Questions:
Some FAQs will be answered by simple responses, while others will be in the form of links to appropriate threads on that topic.


What should I do when I see a troll? (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=301849)
How do I search the forums? (http://drslounge.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=282084)
About What are my chances threads (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=233319)
The Unofficial-Official SDN Pre-Med Glossary (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=523703)

Pre-Allopathic FAQ Series:


Pre-Allo FAQ Series:What is more important GPA or MCAT? (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=367133)
Pre-Allo FAQ Series: Does it matter what university you graduate from? (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=369789)
Pre-Allo FAQ Series: How many schools should I apply too? (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=374646)
Pre-Allo FAQ Series: How Do I Write My Personal Statement? (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=378524)
Pre-Allo FAQ Series: Are EC's really required, and if so which ones? (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=380160)
Pre-Allo FAQ Series: What's most important in where to apply? (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=395122)
Pre-Allo FAQ Series: Studying, how do you do it? (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=399745)
Pre-Allo FAQ Series: Interview Survival (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=424366)
Pre-Allo FAQ Series: After the Interview (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=469342)


SDN Mentor Forums

Questions and Answers (from students) about Medical Schools (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=410273)
Problem Based Learning: a Student Perspective (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=410585)
Computer Science to Medicine (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=410594)
Medical School Admissions: How can I improve my chances? (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=410718)
Medical School Admissions: (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=410715)
Special Circumstances (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=410715)[/size]
Writing Advice (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=410171)
Emergency Medicine (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=388871)
Internal Medicine (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=404764)
Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=403347)
Psychiatry (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=402517)
Pediatrics (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=394638)
Academic Medicine (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=392633)


Thanks,
DP