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Nora Taylor said:
don’t remember doing that last time cycle + where were the instructions to do this?
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If I remember correctly, it was on the secondary where you upload the pics - looking back through it, I don't see the instructions anywhere but I definitely wouldn't have uploaded a picture of my license without those instructions. Idk maybe they changed the instructions in the last month? Looking at the secondary now, all I see is the "Upload a photo of yourself" instructions but I swear it asked me for my license since I was in-state.
 
I don't think the second photo upload matters either way. I'm IS and didn't upload a photo of my license - I was followed up with an email to provide all of the documentation (including ID photo) supporting my IS claim.. they usually will follow up or you're otherwise sound. I didn't see any instructions for specifically a driver's license either.
 
rdyotz said:
I focused on the medical side of things, but further explained how I hope to grow and the activities I plan to continue/start.
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Yup, this is the best way to go about it. 🙂
 
rdyotz said:
I used 10 years from now for both aspects. I'm pretty sure that's what they are aiming for.
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Really? I interpreted it as describing myself currently and this is why I see myself doing xyz things 10 years from now...

Edit: It says describe how you see “it” 10 years from now, and from the context, it is the medical career, so I doubt its describing yourself 10 years from now.
 
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starnight10 said:
Really? I interpreted it as describing myself currently and this is why I see myself doing xyz things 10 years from now...

Edit: It says describe how you see “it” 10 years from now, and from the context, it is the medical career, so I doubt its describing yourself 10 years from now.
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See this is exactly my interpretation. I read it as describe yourself now and how you see your career 10 years from now. The phrasing is very confusing
 
I'm a 4th year student and occasionally interview applicants- I don't think you'll go wrong whichever way you interpret it! I've never read a response to this prompt and thought, man, that applicant was way off base. I personally approached it as- this is why I am the person I am, and this is why it makes sense that I want the career I want.
 
mmchick said:
I don't think the second photo upload matters either way. I'm IS and didn't upload a photo of my license - I was followed up with an email to provide all of the documentation (including ID photo) supporting my IS claim.. they usually will follow up or you're otherwise sound. I didn't see any instructions for specifically a driver's license either.
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I received no such email and I am IS as well. Hmm...
 
Talldoctor96 said:
Guys its an OPEN ended question. The WHOLE point of these secondaries is to write what you think is the right answer.
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Sure, but one must understand what is being asked. No one is asking what is the “right” answer as if we are seeking an answer to a knowledge question. We are just ensuring we know what they are inquiring about.
 
datboi_58 said:
Sure, but one must understand what is being asked. No one is asking what is the “right” answer as if we are seeking an answer to a knowledge question. We are just ensuring we know what they are inquiring about.
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Right. And I will say again, if they wanted the question to be super clear it would be super clear. It is written in a way that encourages individual interpretation.
 
Nora Taylor said:
I received no such email and I am IS as well. Hmm...
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Don't worry, we all discussed this earlier in this thread actually-- someone actually called and asked and EVMS said they don't send these emails requiring documentation to all IS people. You're good 🙂
 
Secondary received 8/15. Primary sent 7/30.
s3.82/c3.83/PharmD3.98/511 OOS (Maryland)
 
Does anyone know how strict they are on a non-science letter of recommendation? I'm nontraditional and definitely will have trouble finding one.
 
Sheeshtopher said:
Does anyone know how strict they are on a non-science letter of recommendation? I'm nontraditional and definitely will have trouble finding one.
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That would be best answered by the admissions office. I’m non-traditional as well and don’t have one, so I hope that doesn’t hinder me. I only did 2 years of undergrad, which was pretty much science intensive. Most non-science classes were things I got AP credit for so I have no way of getting one anyway.
 
Sheeshtopher said:
Does anyone know how strict they are on a non-science letter of recommendation? I'm nontraditional and definitely will have trouble finding one.
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I called and asked if I could submit another science letter and they said it’d be fine. Call though just in case they have to mark that it’s been ok’d in your file or something.
 
Anyone know how long it takes before you get a secondary? I know they prescreen but it’s been about 2 weeks since I sent them my primary. Wonder if I should give them a call.
 
CardioEnthusio15 said:
Anyone know how long it takes before you get a secondary? I know they prescreen but it’s been about 2 weeks since I sent them my primary. Wonder if I should give them a call.
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I submitted 7/30 and got it yesterday. They also send pre secondary rejects so don’t stress if you haven’t heard anything
 
Do they only send secondary invites when your primary is 100% complete? I submitted mine 7/11 and it was under review by AMCAS until 8/6, but I did not have my committee letter until 8/15.
 
Scrizzy said:
Do they only send secondary invites when your primary is 100% complete? I submitted mine 7/11 and it was under review by AMCAS until 8/6, but I did not have my committee letter until 8/15.
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no i don’t think so i got mine before my letters were in
 
Should I bother applying to this school if it takes a long time for secondaries to roll out and people are already getting interviews?
 
cs123 said:
Should I bother applying to this school if it takes a long time for secondaries to roll out and people are already getting interviews?
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I had a 2 week wait for a secondary. If you prewrite you could submit just after Labor Day, which isn’t extremely late I would say. Obviously a slight disadvantage but no where near a waste.
 
Skinny_Elbows said:
II yesterday, called to schedule today and the September 6 date is already filled.
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I think they keep some of the interview dates available for the II that they extend later because I just received an II and set up my interview for Sept 6. There were also some still available for Sept 2 and Sept 4.
 
Anyone know how we could check the status of our application once submitted? I already have everything submitted but the portal doesn’t show anything received. Do I just wait for the complete Email now?
 
CardioEnthusio15 said:
Anyone know how we could check the status of our application once submitted? I already have everything submitted but the portal doesn’t show anything received. Do I just wait for the complete Email now?
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Like the other secondaries on the AAMC platform, there isn't really a way to check on your app, you just have to wait. I got my EVMS confirmation/complete email about 10 days after I submitted with all materials complete.
 
Finally got the secondary today. About 2 weeks after I my app was submitted.
 
I was verified by AMCAS 3 weeks ago. I have not received a secondary but have also not received a rejection email. Anyone else in same boat? (OOS)
 
kitty12321 said:
I was verified by AMCAS 3 weeks ago. I have not received a secondary but have also not received a rejection email. Anyone else in same boat? (OOS)
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I was verified 2 weeks ago and still no secondary either...I assume I was screened out? I'm IS btw
 
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