2011-2012 Applicant Sticky (PS, AMCAS, Secondaries, Interviews, etc)

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The following threads are frequently visited, and are thus posted here for everyone's convenience. Here's the start of threads for 2011-2012 applicants:

Personal Statement:

• 2011-2012 Personal Statement Reader's List
• Depakote's Personal Statement Guide/Tips

Primary Applications:

• 2011-2012 AMCAS Questions Thread
  
• Great Tips for Entering Work/Activities
• 2011-2012 TMDSAS Questions Thread
  
• 2011-2012 Letter of Recommendation Thread
• 2011-2012 AMCAS Verification Thread
• 2011-2012 TMDSAS Verification Thread

Secondaries:

• 2011-2012 Secondary Application Threads

Interviews:

• Interview Feedback
• Reminders: What to Pack for OOS Interviews
• Staying with a Student Host Etiquette
• Men's Interview Clothing #3
• Women's Interview Clothing #3

Financial Aid:

• 2011-2012 FAFSA Questions Thread

More will be added as the cycle continues.

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?
• How do I search the forums?
• About What are my chances threads
• The Unofficial-Official SDN Pre-Med Glossary
• Advice to End All Advice for Undergrads
• Reflections/thoughts on the admissions game
• Suggested questions to ask at each school, from a 4th year

Pre-Allopathic FAQ Series:

• Pre-Allo FAQ Series:What is more important GPA or MCAT?
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: Does it matter what university you graduate from?
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: How many schools should I apply too?
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: How Do I Write My Personal Statement?
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: Are EC's really required, and if so which ones?
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: What's most important in where to apply?
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: Studying, how do you do it?
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: Interview Survival
• Pre-Allo FAQ Series: After the Interview

These threads are for the 2010-2011 cycle but would be useful as a reference for those applying in 2011-2012 as well. Good luck to all applicants!

• 2010-2011 Personal Statement Readers List
• Depakote's Personal Statement Guide/Tips
• 2010-2011 AMCAS Questions Thread
• Great Tips for Entering Work/Activities
• 2010-2011 TMDSAS Questions Thread
• 2010-2011 Letter of Recommendation Thread
• 2010-2011 AMCAS Verification Thread
• 2010-2011 TMDSAS Processing Thread

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• Questions and Answers (from students) about Medical Schools
• Problem Based Learning: a Student Perspective
• Computer Science to Medicine
• Medical School Admissions: How can I improve my chances?
• Medical School Admissions:Special Circumstances
• Writing Advice
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• Surgery
  
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