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Are you able to add additional letter writers to your AACOMAS application after you submit your application, or once you submit your app are your letter writers (or lack thereof) set in stone?

Hi all, I took the MCAT last summer, but am retaking it soon. My plan was to go ahead and apply to AACOMAS since my MCAT scores are adequate, but wait for AMCAS. I've seen on here that a good strategy is to go ahead and apply to one school as soon as possible so that my application will have...

Hello Everyone, As the title say, I was hoping someone (preferably someone who has done a lot med school essay revisions) to give me some tip/feedback. I went through the PS reader list page and messaged the readers but no reply (I think they probably got bombarded with too many papers). So, I...

Hey guys, so I'm basically wondering how to apply and fill out AACOMAS if you took the MCAT and have your score, but then took it again and don't have scores yet? I took the Jan MCAT and didn't do very well because I was deathly sick..I know I should have voided but the thought of not knowing...

Has anyone done a secondary for LMU on AACOMAS yet? The essay question is, "Medical school requires a huge commitment in time and energy. How have you prepared for this commitment? OR 2. If you are a re-applicant please tell us what you have done to strengthen your application." Now I am a...

Hi everyone! I just had a quick question about sending AACOMAS transcripts electronically! When I try to send transcripts electronically from Parchment, it asks what email to send it to. I've been looking all over but can't seem to find it so I was wondering if anyone knew what email address to...

Hey guys, I applied in the 2015-2016 cycle and wanted to transfer the data from my application to this cycle of 2017-2018. I requested for the transfer through aacomas, was notified that it worked, but then when I look at the application no data has been transferred. The whole application looks...

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Hey guys, I took the MCAT in January and made a 496. Sucks, I know. However, I am scheduled to retake it July 21st 2017. Is that too late to apply through TMDSAS and out of state medical schools? Stats about me: I graduated in May of 2016. I am a hispanic male. Undergrad GPA: 3.73 Grad...

Hey guys. So I am new to this site and would appreciate some advice on adjusting my list of schools. Help with Schools: MCAT:507 (I took it twice and this is my second score; first score was a 502). GPA: 5.6 (Science should be ~5.57 but I am not 100% sure there) Work: Scribe in a community...

UPDATE: I got my answer by calling DMU-COM. I printed it below. Earlier today, I was filling in as many of the "easy bits" of the AACOMAS 2018 application as I could (aka coursework + Y/N questions), I noticed that under the school-specific button, some schools have, in addition to Prereqs tab...

Hello everyone, I am currently trying to complete the AACOMAS application and I am stuck on what to do for certain Course Codes. The video and instructions say to enter the course codes exactly as they appear but did not mention what to do if the course codes contain a dash, for instance...

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Are there any DO schools that do not accept LORs from interfolio? I'm trying to decide whether to use interfolio so I'll have my letters for future use if necessary, or just directly submitting them through AACOMAS. Thoughts?

1. The majority of applicants use Interfolio to store letters. Is there a large disadvantage sending LOR requests through AACOMAS. I am only applying to DO schools. 2. Is the earliest we can send requests through AACOMAS on May 4th?

Hi, This is my first post so I hope I'm posting correctly. I want to gain acceptance to a DO school in the next 2-3 years. I'm a 21yo male currently attending UF. I am at the end of my junior year about to be a senior. I got my AA in high school and immediately started taking science...

Can I submit my transcripts to AACOMAS now? I currently have an ID Number as I created an application last cycle without submitting/applying to any schools. Does anyone know if I would be able to submit my transcripts to AACOMAS now in order to avoid delays later on if I already have an...

I last applied in the 2015-2016 cycle and kept my account active, although I didn't apply to any schools in the 2016-2017 cycle. My question is will the information still be carried over into the 2017-2018 cycle? I know things such as LOR don't carry over, but will my experiences, information...

Ok so idk if you guys have heard of aacomas changing its repeat course policy. If you haven't here is a link: http://www.aacom.org/become-a-doctor/applying/notice-of-repeat-coursework-policy-change I am super upset about this because I could have avoided it. I was suppose to apply during the...

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As of May 1, 2017, AACOMAS will be calculating all grades into their standard GPA calculation for all applicants. This means that if you received an F or D in a course and retook it for a higher grade, AACOMAS will include all attempts in your GPA. In the past, they would only calculate the last...

Hello everyone! This is my first post on SDN and I will try and not give you my autobiography here.. So long story short, I have an undergrad degree in Biology and have a less than stellar GPA (2.9). My pre-med undergrad advisor was honestly just terrible and I ended up applying/taking the MCAT...

Good afternoon SDN! I am graduating this Spring semester and had a pretty clear cut plan for how I would be spending my gap year in order to make sure I was completely ready for medical school and the best applicant I could be. However, the AACOMAS policy change on grade replacement has forced...

Let the brainstorming session commence! Feel free to add to this! 1. SIU's MedPrep. A 2 year SMP program. GPA requirement of 2.2. Applications due 1/17/17 http://www.siumed.edu/medprep/home.html 2. California Post-Baccalaureate Consortium. (UCSF, UCLA, UC-Irvine, UC-Riverside, UC-Davis)...

Anyone know when applications open for the 2017-2018 cycle for AACOMAS??

Hi all, Here is what we know regarding the AACOMAS grade replacement policy. The AACOMAS has currently informed the community that beginning in the 2017-2018 application cycle, all previous grades will be counted within the calculated AACOMAS GPA and grade replacement will no longer be...

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I know this may have been asked before, but I cant find this anywhere: Is the number of LORs specific needed different for each DO school? How many do I need? How many science LOR do I need and how many non-science LOR? Can I include a LOR from a previous employer (Assistant Director at my...

Hey guys, I'm sorry if this thread is in the wrong spot. Feel free to move it if possible. Basically, I got a C in honors intro sociology freshman year, (don't ask). I want to retake sociology for grade replacement, but my new undergraduate institution does not offer honors. Will Soc 101 replace...

I know AACOM classifies Computer Science/Programming as Math and Engineering as Science. However, all my computer science classes were taught in the engineering school and designated as Computer Science Engineering(CSE) with a large chunk of my coursework having both programming and computer...

hey everyone, I'm confused about what to put research under. I read a few threads and putting it under ECs makes no sense The AACOM website states under ECs: Enter participation in any sports teams and/or activities through a recognized club or organization at the college or university. I was...

I asked LORs through interfolio. I was wondering if my professors first need to submit the letter to Interfolio, then only I can submit their interfolio email to my AACOMAS/ AMCAS application? Or can I just submit their interfolio emails to AACOMS/ AMCAS application before interfolio actually...

Should I submit AACOMAS now with a 2.96 cGPA OR wait until I've finished 3 retakes in November and submit then with a 3.1 cGPA? I was planning to wait until I finished the classes but I've been busy with my job and keep pushing back the end dates. I worry that I'm too borderline of an applicant...

I submitted all my secondaries. Recently though I received an email saying me I don't have the requisite letters of recommendation (2 science professors) for a few schools. I had to contact old professors that I haven't talked to in over a year and finally one agreed to write a letter. This...

The Behavioral Neuroendocrinology class I took as a psych course

Hey guys, I took Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami, and these are the specific courses that I took:https://umshare.miami.edu/web/wda/engineeringfiles/BME/courseseq/2012/BMEPREQ.pdf Out of these, I know for sure that all the pre-reqs will count, i.e. Chem I/II, Bio I/II, Physics...

Hi all, I have been fortunate enough this cycle to have a DO acceptance in hand. Needless to say I am elated, however, I'm having difficulty deciding if I should attend two of my other interviews. I have an acceptance at ACOM, and interviews at LUCOM and BCOM. IMHO, I think LUCOM is a pretty...

Retaking course

Hey SDN. This question may seem painfully obvious but I have not found a clear cut answer to this so I'm hoping for some insight. I have submitted 6 letters of recommendation through AACOMAS for my primary application. All were sent via Interfolio. I have also submitted my secondaries for...