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[ArcherM2]

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Aha, Gotcha in here!!
1. Just wondering...do we have to list courses that we plan to take this upcoming school year?
2. Should we describe EC's in the AACOMAS or just list? I'm running out of space!!

 

[ArcherM2]

Anyone have any answers??

 

[Luck]

Aha, Gotcha in here!!
1. Just wondering...do we have to list courses that we plan to take this upcoming school year?
2. Should we describe EC's in the AACOMAS or just list? I'm running out of space!!

1. No I don't think it's necessary. Only put the courses that are on your transcript.

2. I think you can describe your activities in the employment section. However, in the EC section, if you have too many, it's better to just list the activities and put the dates of the activities. You will have more room to describe your activities on the secondaries.

 

[ArcherM2]

that was what i was thinking, thanks alot!!

 

[subtle1epiphany]

1. No I don't think it's necessary. Only put the courses that are on your transcript.

2. I think you can describe your activities in the employment section. However, in the EC section, if you have too many, it's better to just list the activities and put the dates of the activities. You will have more room to describe your activities on the secondaries.

Regarding the section of the AACOMAS where you tell the level of responsibility for the jobs that you've had, what do we put? I've looked at the application help and it doesn't mention it. Are we supposed to put our title or a short job description?

TIA

 

[Luck]

Regarding the section of the AACOMAS where you tell the level of responsibility for the jobs that you've had, what do we put? I've looked at the application help and it doesn't mention it. Are we supposed to put our title or a short job description?

TIA

I think you should put your title and maybe a short description. As I recall, the space was large enough to put a description. Of course if you had a lot of jobs there may not be enough room to describe all your jobs. You will have ample room for that in your secondaries.

 

[medic170]

Aha, Gotcha in here!!
1. Just wondering...do we have to list courses that we plan to take this upcoming school year?
2. Should we describe EC's in the AACOMAS or just list? I'm running out of space!!

1. Yes, the instructions explicitly say to list all coursework you plan to take before matriculation!
2. Just List

 

[JohnDO]

I called AACOMAS and they told me not to list anything I'm not registered for. She said, "when you get your fall schedule just tell us and we'll update the file"

 

[Amy B]

I just listed the Ecs and my postition and the dates.
For example
Premed Society-president (2000-2002), Honor Council- elected member (2002), and so on.

You can use your secondaries to describe things in more detail.

 

[irishlaydi]

I just listed the Ecs and my postition and the dates.
For example
Premed Society-president (2000-2002), Honor Council- elected member (2002), and so on.

You can use your secondaries to describe things in more detail.

HI. Sorry this is an older post, but wanted to ask: what part of the AACOMAS did you list EC's? Isn't there just space for Employment, volunteering, and then honors/awards?
Thanks

 

[Amy B]

What type of ECs were you questioning as to where you to put it on your application.

Copied from the before you apply section on the AACOMAS web site.

""""""""3. Employment: List employment since secondary school.

15. Volunteer Positions and Internships: List volunteer positions, internships, or similar positions not listed in Question 3 or in the Personal Comments section. Include dates you performed the service.

16. Honors, and Awards: List honors or awards if applicable. This section is optional."""""

I listed everything that I didn't paid for in section 15. That included pre-med president, free health clinic volunteer, cancer center volunteer, SGA rep, Honor council member, etc...... I listed Dean's list, golden key, etc... in section 16 and in section 3 I listed freelance photographer and Organic chemistry lab teacher.

So I am not sure what you are asking. Is there something that you aren't sure which section to put it in?

 

[irishlaydi]

Sorry, yah. Where should I put research publications and conferences I presented posters at? If I should put them at all? Thanks

 

[Amy B]

I would either leave them for the secondaries or list them under honors or awards.

 

[irishlaydi]

thanks! where should I put the fact that I am currently a grad student in a PhD program? I thought employment b/c i get a stipend as part of the program, but when i asked an AACOMAS rep she said no. What do u think?

 

[Amy B]

I would agree with AACOMAS. While you do probably teach or do research, stipends are almost like getting grants and they are really just a part of the program you are in.

I can't remember the application, but doesn't it have a spot to put what classes you are taking currently for the fall? I would put the classes down so the schools could see you are in that program. You could also mention it in the intership section.

I would have mentioned it in my personal essay.

However you could include that on your secondary. Some do ask what you have been doing since graduating from undergrad, so you could put it there.

Some things just don't fit the descriptions they have so just use your best judgement. Unless you put it in an obviously wrong place, where ever you put it will more than likely be just fine.

 

[irishlaydi]

thanks! i really appreciate your advice