AMCAS Coursework

[hrdrck4evr]

Easy question, probably been answered a million times, but I just need one answer from someone who is positive they are correct.

When entering the course names on AMCAS, do I write the exact name of the course as it is listed in the school bulletin or do I enter the name in general terms, such as the difference between "Elements of Physiology" and "Human Physiology"?

Thanks

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[Depakote]

Easy question, probably been answered a million times, but I just need one answer from someone who is positive they are correct.

When entering the course names on AMCAS, do I write the exact name of the course as it is listed in the school bulletin or do I enter the name in general terms, such as the difference between "Elements of Physiology" and "Human Physiology"?

Thanks

write it exactly as it shows up on your transcript.

 

[ilovelucy]

I am positive because I called them several times about this.

Enter it exactly how it is, unless the class name is abbreviated so much, you think that a medical school may not know what the title is: for example: My school listed Engl Comp Sc Issues as a class. Translation: English Composition: Social Issues.

It is absolutely ok to spell is out if it is unclear. However, do not change the title words to make it more clear.

 

[strongboy2005]

I have a similar question to this one.

On the AMCAS it asks for both a Course Number and a Course Name.

On my transcripts the courses are listed in this format:

BIOSC 1A - Intro Biology

What exactly is the course "number" and what is the course "name"? I have been putting BIOSC 1A for course name, and leaving course number blank (and not putting the words "Intro Biology" anywhere), is that the correct way to list it? I cannot find a single example for what they mean by course number and course name on their website.

 

[silverlining1]

I have a similar question to this one.

On the AMCAS it asks for both a Course Number and a Course Name.

On my transcripts the courses are listed in this format:

BIOSC 1A - Intro Biology

What exactly is the course "number" and what is the course "name"? I have been putting BIOSC 1A for course name, and leaving course number blank (and not putting the words "Intro Biology" anywhere), is that the correct way to list it? I cannot find a single example for what they mean by course number and course name on their website.

Course number is "BIOSC 1A". Course name is "Intro Biology".

 

[strongboy2005]

Course number is "BIOSC 1A". Course name is "Intro Biology".

Thank you.

For "credit hours", is that just the units that a course was? My school is the standard fall/spring semester setup. So for a 5 unit course, my "credit hours" would be 5.00?

 

[armybound]

Thank you.

For "credit hours", is that just the units that a course was? My school is the standard fall/spring semester setup. So for a 5 unit course, my "credit hours" would be 5.00?

yes

 

[strongboy2005]

One last question:

I received AP exam credit but it seems like my school lists them very awkwardly on my transcripts. This is how it looks:

_________________________________________

EXAMINATION CREDIT


AP AP Biology Began 88 6.0

BIOL ELECT ( 3.0)

BIOL 10AP ( 3.0)


AP AP World History 3.0

HIST ELECT ( 3.0)

_________________________________________

So, should I enter the information EXACTLY as it appears? For example:

Course number: "BIOL ELECT"
Course name: "AP AP Biology Began 88"

Course number: "BIOL 10AP"
Course name: "AP AP Biology Began 88"

Course number: "HIST ELECT"
Course name: "AP AP World History"