I was wondering if you guys could clarify what AMCAS mean when it ask if we've ever been a recipient of an institutional action for unacceptable academic performance. My school had something called "academic probation". Would this be it? I was on academic probation once and it does not show anywhere on my transcript. If this is what they are looking for, will AMCAS find out if I don't report it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
What does "Institutional Action" on AMCAS mean
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No, I don't think that would count. Institutional action is more of an expulsion sort of thing, or a punishment for cheating. Now if you do actually end up getting kicked out for your grades...then that'll need to be reported. The way I see it...the institution isn't yet taking any action against you, they're just warning you right now.
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•••quote:•••Originally posted by Angel7:
•I was wondering if you guys could clarify what AMCAS mean when it ask if we've ever been a recipient of an institutional action for unacceptable academic performance. My school had something called "academic probation". Would this be it? I was on academic probation once and it does not show anywhere on my transcript. If this is what they are looking for, will AMCAS find out if I don't report it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.•••••Sounds like you'd better include it. Getting your application delayed for a few months is probably worse than including that.
•I was wondering if you guys could clarify what AMCAS mean when it ask if we've ever been a recipient of an institutional action for unacceptable academic performance. My school had something called "academic probation". Would this be it? I was on academic probation once and it does not show anywhere on my transcript. If this is what they are looking for, will AMCAS find out if I don't report it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.•••••Sounds like you'd better include it. Getting your application delayed for a few months is probably worse than including that.
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As far as I know, academic 'warnings' count... I went through this same issue last application cycle, and I called around various places, and yes, I believe you have to report it, even though it didn't show up on my final transcript.
I had a really horrible semester once where I overloaded myself with classes, work, and ROTC, and I got a 1.25 GPA ==> "Academic Warning".
I only improved from that semester (it would be hard not to :wink: ) and had everything else going for me, and finally, 8 years after that 'Warning', I was extremely fortunate to be accepted to 2 US allopathic schools this year.
Best of luck, and remember: Honesty is the best policy.
-ttac
I had a really horrible semester once where I overloaded myself with classes, work, and ROTC, and I got a 1.25 GPA ==> "Academic Warning".
I only improved from that semester (it would be hard not to :wink: ) and had everything else going for me, and finally, 8 years after that 'Warning', I was extremely fortunate to be accepted to 2 US allopathic schools this year.
Best of luck, and remember: Honesty is the best policy.
-ttac
