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Hello everyone, I think what I understood from the AMCAS tutorial is that a class I took in Fall 2015 would be in the 2015-2016 year and a class in winter 2016 is still in the same year: 2015-2016. (Please correct me if I am wrong) Also, at the University of Michigan we do fall, winter...

Hey guys! I was wondering if someone can help check my school list? I currently have ~40 schools and I wouldn't mind applying to that many because I will pre-write essays and I have FAP. I want to get in in the first cycle, which is why I am applying to so many (also because of my MCAT lol). My...

Hi all, hopefully, this is a relatively simple question to answer. I took Dual Enrollment classes during junior year of high school (2013-2014), and then took transient student summer classes at the same college (2016). In the AMCAS application where it says "dates attended" do I put 2013-2016...

The advice I see most commonly is to apply broadly. Getting into med school is very challenging and it would be foolish to apply to fewer than say 14 schools. I know 14 is the "average" but I'm using SDN wisdom to set the stage for my question to the SDN community. I will be relying entirely...

Hi all, I'm applying this cycle. I will be taking the MCAT on June 1st, and my goal is to submit my primary application by June 10ish. I currently have about 65 hours of shadowing (pediatrician, psychiatrist, internist) that I've done over the past 1.5 years. There is an ER physician I know...

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So originally, I was going to take the MCAT June 1st and then work on my app for throwaway school/verification, but I moved it to June 30th. But literally the day after, I will be on a 24-hour long flight to visit my grandmother. I'll probably get done with the app mid-July. So, I was wondering...

Hello, I am trying to fill out my application but a bit confused about whether to include some of the classes I took before my associates. I called amcas in two different occasions and I received two different answers, the second one more confusing than the first one. Apparently they don't come...

I worked with my professor and his PI to use software to build models that would then be 3d printed and used to teach various biochemical concepts. His project is NIH funded and obviously not yet complete. But the models I helped with have already been printed and are on the NIH 3d print...

Starting a bit early, but since UTDell starts offering secondaries in June, I figured why not. School: Secondary/Interview/Accep/Rejec: Notification date: Method of notification: Residency: TMDSAS/AMCAS mail-out date: Application complete date: GPA (science, overall) MCAT (Bio/Phys/CARS/Psysoc):

Hello all, Thanks for taking time to answer me, I just graduated and I'm applying this cycle for 2019. Is anyone else wondering how they will communicate on their application what they plan to do during their gap year? If there is a place on AMCAS I don't see it. I've taken a job as a scribe...

Can anyone share their opinion on getting a letter of rec from a pastor? I am thinking about getting one from him as my volunteer/community service manager, since I volunteered at the church and was deeply involved in its charity activities (and held high leadership position for years during my...

Hi everyone, So I’m going crazy here worried because I feel like I’m screwed. I’m a 2019 cycle applicant. I’m preparing my applications now. I know the earlier you apply the better but I have a problem. I anticipated taking the MCAT 6/2 for the first time but I’m not scoring near my goal. My...

Obviously this person is very important in my life, especially for leadership and volunteer service experience who can advocate strongly for me. (he is a pastor) 1) Is there anyone else who asked for LOR from this kind of person? Is this a good idea? How did your admission turn out? 2) He is...

Canadian Student 3.38 cGPA 4.0 graduate at university of toronto Ms.c ( not post bacc or special masters) Lots of research- 2 pub 2 year of shadowing hospital volunteer 200 hours camp counsellor health technology firm intern MCAT 510 127 phys chem 127 cars 128 bio 128 psych My List 1...

Hello. I am currently working on my applications and I'm wondering when I should send in my transcripts since my final grades for this semester won't be posted up until May 18th-June 1st. I plan on submitting my application on June 1st and I've already taken all of the pre-reqs (this semester...

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Hi, In addition to my university's pre-health composite letter, I want to have two supplemental recommendation letters--one from my PI and one from a doctor I am shadowing. I am not sure when the "deadline" is for them to submit their letters? I will be taking the MCAT June 1st and will be...

I go to a quarter schedule school where the grades for this Spring Quarter will not be released until 6/18. Should I submit my AMCAS on 6/1 (with up to Winter Quarter grades) or should I wait until 6/18? I know that earlier will be advantageous for getting interviews but adding on Spring Quarter...

Hi all, The university I went to has a great system for sending transcripts to the AMCAS but I am confused on some points. I just graduated. Should I select SEND NOW or HOLD UNTIL SPRING GRADES POSTED or HOLD UNTIL DEGREE POSTED Should I also send myself a copy? My unofficial transcript...

In my PS, I talk about a hobby (editing and translating comics for fun, wasn't employed by any means) but I'm not sure if I should mention it on my list of activities or not. Would it come across as fishy if I don't mention every activity I've done, especially if it's referenced in my PS? My...

Hi everyone, so I've seen from different threads a few posts saying to apply to 20 or so schools but I wasn't so sure as to why that is the best number to apply to. I have created a list of schools that I would be happy going to (MD/DO) and I have around 30 or so schools that I would be...

Hi! I have a question regarding adding withdrawn classes to my AMCAS application. Spring semester of my junior year was very tough due to some personal matters and I failed 2 of my core classes. Since during that time I was seeing my school therapist regularly, I was able to appeal those two...

So, I'm really confused on how the AMCAS GPA handles medical drops. I've read on their website that they take both grades for repeated courses and that they include courses that have not been calculated into your college's gpa (like courses that did not count for credit). However, I cannot...

How do you record future hours? Do you: 1) list the start date and the future end date for the date range (ex. 01/2018-01/2019); and 2) record the full hours in the "Total Hours" section?

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Hi all! So, I am a freshman about to finish my first year of college. I know for medical school, it is standard that one have two rec letters from a science professor, and one from a non-science professor, as a minimum. I have developed a very close and personal relationship with my English...

To any ADCOM members, Pre-Med Advisors, Doctors, Med students, etc. who have experience reading personal statements for medical school: think back to specific statements that have stood out to you, either for good or bad reasons. What about those letters made them stand out? What did the writer...

Hey all, A research project that I contributed to got published recently in PLOS Medicine (it's published and searchable to the public) where the "Study Team" is listed as the last author. Then at the bottom of the paper under an "acknowledgements" section it says "the members of the study team...

Applying to medical school is a long, grueling process. Every single component of the application matters. However, it’s your secondaries that can have a big impact on getting your foot into the interview door. Here are some tips on how to strategize your secondary essays. Timeline Strategy...

It’s no secret that the medical school application process is a long and difficult road. Applying to medical school can take from nine months, up to a year! So when should you begin? How does the process work? To start off SDN’s Admissions Prep week, here’s an outline of the 3 main phases of...

Hi All, New applicant for the 2018-2019 cycle. I'm having a bit of difficulty conceptualizing how I'm going to enter my descriptions in the activities section of my MD app and I was hoping someone who's applied can help clear a few things up. I've read a few articles on the section but none of...

I've been working on writing my activities for AMCAS, and I'm having some trouble picking out my 3 MME's. My adviser wants me to pick one clinical experience, one non-clinical volunteering experience, and one research experience. He pretty much brushed off my suggestions for my MME's, since they...

Hello everyone, I'm curious about the BCPM GPA. I understand that it is Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics but do Psychology courses count as well? I am a Neuroscience major, so naturally I have to take a lot of upper division Bios and Psychs. But I'm wondering because I am doing well...

I am just in the beginnings of my essay, and usually what I do with writing is just letting it flow. I ended up writing about my mom's multiple sclerosis and how from a young age I was interested in how the disease worked, especially as my parents are both scientists and could explain it to me...

There's a science professor that I want to ask a letter of recommendation. But I'm afraid it might be too early to ask. But if I ask later, such as in May, she may have a ton of letters to write and may even forget me (hopefully not). I had her last semester but she's not teaching this semester...

Has anyone wrote a part of their personal statement about their experience tutoring students? If so, how did you express this idea as a way to answer "Why medicine?", instead of "Helping people are good traits as a doctor"? Thank you! I am just trying to look for ideas and inspiration, so...

Comparing EMS and scribing: "While physicians always seemed happy to see you made connections or were following their line of thinking about complicated issues in the note, it so happens many people in EMS would usually consider you a smartass for saying something to the effect of "neurological...

Ok so I have like 60ish shadowing hours but they were mostly different doctors and specialties except for one gynecologist I shadowed for 24 hours. Do these all need to be different activities or can I use the multiple occasion thing (But even so different points of contact??) I have a bunch of...