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Hi guys, so I've heard at a few of my interviews students have been accepted after sending creative update letters and LOIs (e.g. one kid sent in a scrapbook with letters from his friends and family on why he should be accepted). What is your guys' opinion on this? I have heard both positive and...

I updated a bunch of schools with the final grades from my grad program and have since received an interview invite from one of the schools I updated. Recently, I was made aware that an "A" I received was meant to be recorded as a "B+": all of this AFTER I already sent my updates. Obviously I...

Please Help! I know I am over thinking this but I'm not sure if its worth sending out an update letter. I wanted to let schools know what I have been up to during my gap year. I've been volunteering with an organization that provides supportive housing to recently homeless populations. Since...

I've been working at the same job for about 7 months now since i graduated undergrad, applied, and was accepted to medical school. On my application I said I'd be continuing at my current job until July 2017. However, I'm feeling a little burned out with this job (also, it's very low paying) and...

So I was wondering whether I should send an update to schools about graduating (one semester early), new grades (increase my GPA a bit), and the job I'll be working until matriculation? For context, I have already sent an update about an accepted publication about 2 months ago (a bit premature...

hello, during the update period. Can I add to my hand skills. I have not idea why, but I never put down an impressive and unique skill set I have with my hands (and body).

Hi everyone. 2 schools that I have applied to accept updates and I've been told to send them in a letter format. I'm a junior and graduating this semester. I haven't done much this other than continue doing previous volunteer work (though I have moved from a only teaching a single class to a...

Hi Everyone, Which ALLO schools appreciate letter of updates/interest? Which ones dont

My mail-out date was mid-August, and I applied to 12 schools. Since then, I've received 2 interviews (which I'm very excited for!), have 4 application completes, and 4 under reviews (the other 2 schools don't use aadsas). While I know stats aren't everything, I'm a little surprised/worried at...

Hey everyone! I have been reading through some threads regarding update letters, and I was wondering if it is looked down on to not send any updates? I honestly don't have updates for schools. I've been working full-time, tutoring, volunteering, and travelling, but all of that was already noted...

So when I was filling out my AMCAS in June, I was thinking of doing a one year Master's program while I apply this year. I called up AMCAS and they told me that you can put in future courses, but they don't have to be verified. Recently I decided to go against this decision and continue working...

So as the title shows, I was just published in a major journal which is incredible news. However, I had indicated on my AMCAS app that we had on submitted it (which was true at the time) and I have already submitted some secondaries to schools. I am wondering if there are some schools that do...

Hi everyone, I just finished up my medical anatomy course as part of my masters program. It was a 6 week spring semester course. My science gpa is right near a 3.0 and I think the grade from this class will bump me up to that. I have applied to 23 schools and was wondering what I should do to...

I submitted my AMCAS on June 10th, and just found out today (June 14th) I had a first author paper accepted for publishing to a major journal. I didn't make any reference to this in my app, so how do I update schools on this? And how early is too early? I imagine I can do it mostly in...

It feels like they just don't really go anywhere and no one looks at them, especially for waitlisted applicants. The adcom likely does not reconvene for things such as updates.... I have no doubt that they may go seen at some schools but it seems like the vast majority don't take them into...

The updated versions of TBR books are out but I haven't seen any good reviews about them. Please participate if you have used the new versions! Based on their website they've updated the Biology and Chemistry books and developed the Psychology book. Seems like Physics and Organic books haven't...

When submitting your academic update you will hit the submit button within that section and think that you have submitted it. You will actually need to hit that button and also the e-submit button on the main screen of the whole application. I made this mistake and caught it last second before...

Hi guys, My professor just uploaded her letter to AMCAS today. My submitted application (back in June) only has letters from a pre-med committee, a physician, and a volunteer supervisor. If I want to update schools regarding this 4th letter, do I just email them and ask them to re-download my...

Hi, I just received my USMLE Step II score report today and I'm very happy with it :D I was wondering if I should e-mail PDs to let them know that it is available, in case they do not get around to downloading the updated score report on ERAS. Or should I only e-mail programs that specifically...

Pretty sure I already know the answer to the question, but for peace of mind, I’ll go ahead and ask the millionth update related question today: Though I’m not in a position to be sending any of the typical updates (don’t work in research, no longer in school), my work does allow me to take on a...

I sent my transcript from my college to AMCAS in June, before my spring and summer grades were reflected. I did so because I anticipated submitting my application by July. However, I have not yet submitted my application, and now my spring and summer grades are all posted on my official...

Hey Pcat Studiers, I'm DONE taking the PCAT and im looking to sell my 2015 Collins study material! It is the latest verison and in new condition. For all of you feeling iffy about this material, my advice is DON'T, because the Dr.collins study guide helped me tremendously and is very precise to...