A neurotic AMCAS question

[An MD Hopeful]

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I apologize in advance for asking such a trivial question...but I'm trying to determine whether I should select Miss or Ms. as my salutation. I've read on random sites that Miss is used for unmarried women but that Ms. is more typically used in professional situations. Does anyone have any opinion on this? I figure it's probably not that important, but I'd just like to cover my bases. 🙂

 

[Cinclus]

Just choose whichever one you prefer. I rarely ever see "Miss" used, though.

 

[Ironmandoc]

You're right. This is a trivial question.

 

[TheShaker]

I would personally choose Miss. You want to make the adcoms "miss" you as much as possible to get an interview.

It's all in the subliminal messaging.

 

[Cambino]

I apologize in advance for asking such a trivial question...but I'm trying to determine whether I should select Miss or Ms. as my salutation. I've read on random sites that Miss is used for unmarried women but that Ms. is more typically used in professional situations. Does anyone have any opinion on this? I figure it's probably not that important, but I'd just like to cover my bases. 🙂

Ms.

 

[MedPR]

Mr.

 

[lobo.solo]

Really? you made a thread about this. how about you ask someone around you, in class, or at home. I don't see how this is relevant to adcoms.

 

[ccfman1991]

Rabbi

 

[PreMedOrDead]

Señor

 

[brandonh4]

Vicar of Christ

is how I'm asking to be addressed.

 

[Bro Dude]

What is this I don't even

 

[Yoseph101]

You know where they call people Miss?

The Caribbean

 

[TheMightySmiter]

I heard that someone who put Ms. was rejected from every medical school she applied to, and when she asked why they told her it was because she selected the wrong salutation. Watch out.

 

[MedPR]

you know where they call people miss?

The caribbean

+1

 

[Bro Dude]

I heard that someone who put Ms. was rejected from every medical school she applied to, and when she asked why they told her it was because she selected the wrong salutation. Watch out.

Med school apps. It's serious business. 😴

 

[Claudin]

chill guys, it was just a simple Q

 

[45408]

Dr.

that will show them you mean business.

 

[An MD Hopeful]

chill guys, it was just a simple Q

Thank you. 🙂 And thank you to the people who actually answered the question.

 

[TheMightySmiter]

Dr.

that will show them you mean business.

A+. Lol.

 

[TheMightySmiter]

Thank you. 🙂 And thank you to the people who actually answered the question.

Just trying to get you to chill out a bit. If you're this neurotic this early on, you'll get a brain aneurism before you're accepted anywhere.

 

[SaintJude]

Alright, I'll indulge your curiosity and give you an answer:

"Ms." is a title used for a woman regardless of her marital status. So it's a neutral alternative to Mrs. or Miss.

"Miss" is a title used for all the single ladies!

So miss is sometimes especially used for really young girls in their teens like OP says, but use whatever.