1. The SDN iPhone App is back and free through November! Get it today and please post a review on the App Store!
    Dismiss Notice
  2. New SDN Article! Getting into Medical School, From High School
    Dismiss Notice
SDN Mobile Article: BS/MD
Dismiss Notice

Interview Feedback: Visit Interview Feedback to view and submit interview information.

Interviewing Masterclass: Free masterclass on interviewing from SDN and Medical College of Georgia

AMCAS too long to become verified?

Discussion in 'Pre-Medical - MD' started by p00psicleSTICK, Jul 17, 2006.

Previous Thread Next Thread
Loading...
  1. p00psicleSTICK

    p00psicleSTICK cat's in the cradle
    5+ Year Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2005
    Messages:
    401
    Likes Received:
    0
    Status:
    Pre-Medical
    I submitted mine on July 6th but it has been in line to be verified since then. I don't get what's taking them so long to verify it... anyone else had a similar problem? I tried calling them but I couldn't reach anybody after waiting for 20 mins.
     
    #1 p00psicleSTICK, Jul 17, 2006
    2. Note: SDN Members do not see this ad.

  2. TerdFerguson

    TerdFerguson Member
    7+ Year Member

    Joined:
    Dec 19, 2005
    Messages:
    76
    Likes Received:
    0
    Status:
    Medical Student


    It hasn't even been 2 weeks for you. You have to realize that this is a busy time since everybody and their mother is sending in their app now, and besides their disclaimer says it may take up to 6 weeks, doesn't it?
     
    #2 TerdFerguson, Jul 17, 2006
  3. Haemulon

    Haemulon Slippery When Wet
    Moderator Emeritus 7+ Year Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2006
    Messages:
    3,596
    Likes Received:
    2
    Status:
    Resident [Any Field]
    Your wait has not been long at all. From what I understand the average verification time now is 3 weeks. I submitted June 30 and don't expect my verification until at least the end of this week.
     
    #3 Haemulon, Jul 17, 2006
  4. p00psicleSTICK

    p00psicleSTICK cat's in the cradle
    5+ Year Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2005
    Messages:
    401
    Likes Received:
    0
    Status:
    Pre-Medical
    OK just wondering because last year it took me a week to get verified and it was in August (I assumed there would be more traffic in August than in July).
     
    #4 p00psicleSTICK, Jul 17, 2006
  5. Haemulon

    Haemulon Slippery When Wet
    Moderator Emeritus 7+ Year Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2006
    Messages:
    3,596
    Likes Received:
    2
    Status:
    Resident [Any Field]
    I would guess less traffic in August because most of the April MCAT'ers would have already submitted and the August one's would be busy studying for the exam. Maybe I'm wrong.
     
    #5 Haemulon, Jul 17, 2006
  6. jackieMD2007

    jackieMD2007 ***MVI***
    7+ Year Member

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2006
    Messages:
    2,510
    Likes Received:
    3
    Status:
    Resident [Any Field]
    You should look at the lists on the thread "April MCAT'ers Submit AMCAS yet?"...there is a HUGE list there... :)
     
    #6 jackieMD2007, Jul 17, 2006
  7. kevster2001

    kevster2001 Senior Member
    5+ Year Member

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2004
    Messages:
    1,350
    Likes Received:
    2
    Status:
    Medical Student
    This is traffic jam period isn't it? I think 2 week isn't that long.
     
    #7 kevster2001, Jul 17, 2006
  8. alex_shimp

    alex_shimp Application Cycle..... good luck all.
    10+ Year Member

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2005
    Messages:
    189
    Likes Received:
    1
    Status:
    Resident [Any Field]
    Do they only start to verify it after you submit it?

    (i.e. I did not submit yet but my transcript is there already)
     
    #8 alex_shimp, Jul 17, 2006
  9. Robizzle

    Robizzle 1K Member
    2+ Year Member

    Joined:
    May 28, 2006
    Messages:
    2,831
    Likes Received:
    10
    Status:
    Medical Student
    err i would hope so.
     
    #9 Robizzle, Jul 17, 2006
  10. braluk

    braluk SDN Surgerynator
    Moderator Emeritus 5+ Year Member

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2006
    Messages:
    11,827
    Likes Received:
    51
    Status:
    Medical Student
    honestly i think the process is pretty random. some people will get verified fairly quickly even amidst the pile of apps. some people it will take the full 6 weeks. For the most part, , however, it seems that for everyone, it will take 3 weeks. Im just glad they acknowledged receipt of my transcript. one question i have though, is if they start to put it into verification the date that they acknowledge receipt of teh transcript (mine said it was received on 7/3) but i was notified some 2 weeks later, or is it put into the system ready to be reviewed after they notify you?
     
    #10 braluk, Jul 17, 2006
  11. swim2md

    swim2md Ni.
    2+ Year Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    233
    Likes Received:
    0
    Status:
    Pre-Medical

    They won't look at anything until after you submit. The whole point of verification is to match up what you submitted with your actual transcripts.

    I'm glad I submitted June 5th (verified June 7th :D ).
     
    #11 swim2md, Jul 17, 2006
  12. Biostats.moore

    Biostats.moore Member
    7+ Year Member

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2006
    Messages:
    152
    Likes Received:
    0
    wasn't there a mishap like this last year where those who took the august mcat weren't at a huge disadvantage?
     
    #12 Biostats.moore, Jul 17, 2006
Previous Thread Next Thread
Loading...
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page