AMCAS "Major" & Block-format Essay

[Assembler]

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I know these questions have been done to death, but I just want to get some stuff cleared up.

When I request to print my application, I see my essay in block format. It has the indentations within the actual essay though (and the hard-return). So, the medical schools will be able to see it as it should be, right? I heard AMCAS just uses the block format in the "print" section to condense it down, though it will not appear like that in reality.

Also, on the same printout, under "Major" it states "Other Major." I know I picked that, but I also listed my major under the modified major name. I don't understand why the modified major name is not appearing on the print request form. Will the schools be able to only see the "other major" part, or the modified name as well?

 

[MadameLULU]

I know these questions have been done to death, but I just want to get some stuff cleared up. I tried calling AMCAS today at 4PM, but it said they were closed! They're located in Washington, right? I don't believe there is a 3 hr difference betweeen CA and WA. Odd.

Anyway, when I request to print my application, I see my essay in block format. It has the indentations within the actual essay though (and the hard-return). So, the medical schools will be able to see it as it should be, right? I heard AMCAS just uses the block format in the "print" section to condense it down, though it will not appear like that in reality.

Also, on the same printout, under "Major" it states "Other Major." I know I picked that, but I also listed my major under the modified major name. I don't understand why the modified major name is not appearing that print request form. Will the schools be able to only see the "other major" part, or the modified name as well?

It's in Washington DC, not Washington State...

 

[doc05]

washington, dc. do you not understand the concept of time zones?

 

[Assembler]

Whoops....OK, so that was my mistake.

But this thread has now been viewed 23 times, excluding myself, and yet still no reply addressed to my real concerns.

And yes, doc05, I do understand the concept of time zones. I was just wasn't thinking clearly when I called, I guess.

 

[tinnyfluffy]

I know these questions have been done to death, but I just want to get some stuff cleared up.

When I request to print my application, I see my essay in block format. It has the indentations within the actual essay though (and the hard-return). So, the medical schools will be able to see it as it should be, right? I heard AMCAS just uses the block format in the "print" section to condense it down, though it will not appear like that in reality.

Also, on the same printout, under "Major" it states "Other Major." I know I picked that, but I also listed my major under the modified major name. I don't understand why the modified major name is not appearing that print request form. Will the schools be able to only see the "other major" part, or the modified name as well?

Hey Assembler,

Sorry I can't really answer either question of yours. But I don't think you have to worry too much about the major because most schools that send out secondaries require you to do it all over again anyway. You will have the chance to clarify your actual major. Good luck! 🙂