Does capitalization matter on AMCAS courses?

[Prometheus123]

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Courses on my unofficial transcript appear all in all caps, as in MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. Should I write it in all caps like that, or should I use sentence case, as in Molecular Biology?

 

[enchantediris]

Hi, I see that you have a lot of questions about entering items into the AMCAS application, and just wanted you to know that there is a specific help thread for that: *~*~*~*Official AMCAS Questions Thread 2017-2018*~*~*~*

 

[Prometheus123]

Hi, I see that you have a lot of questions about entering items into the AMCAS application, and just wanted you to know that there is a specific help thread for that: *~*~*~*Official AMCAS Questions Thread 2017-2018*~*~*~*

Thanks for the reminder. I searched for capitalization and didn't find anything, but I will try again with different keywords when I get home.

 

[cactusman]

Thanks for the reminder. I searched for capitalization and didn't find anything, but I will try again with different keywords when I get home.

If it's not in the thread already, you can always ask.

 

[DameJulie]

You should write it as it says on your OFFICIAL transcript

+1. I used all caps because it is the way written on my official transcript. Following instructions wouldn't hurt.

 

[Prometheus123]

If it's not in the thread already, you can always ask.

I did not realize that was the best practice. I will do that. Thanks!

 

[Prometheus123]

You should write it as it says on your OFFICIAL transcript

I just ordered my official transcript for myself to verify it's the same. I will enter it exactly as it appears there. I didn't before to save money.

I read the instruction to do that, but I just wanted to double check becaue the all caps seemed a bit odd.

 

[Prometheus123]

You will learn that when thinking about costs, you must calculate 1) time, 2) money, 3) effort. What you have saved in a few dollars has now cost you time, something you cannot earn back

If you had read the free downloadable AMCAS instructions carefully, you would have see that the first line the section on coursework

Section Four: Course Work
Request a personal copy of your official transcript(s) to use as a reference while entering your coursework — to help ensure that your data is complete and accurate.
https://aamc-orange.global.ssl.fast...2018_amcas_instruction_manual_web.pdf#page=35

Touché. I did read that, but my adviser said she'd never heard of them being different at my school and I'm a little irrational about money because my only sources of "income" are debt and Uber driving. Luckily my school delivers transcripts electronically, so I've got it now.

 

[Dr. Souk]

You will learn that when thinking about costs, you must calculate 1) time, 2) money, 3) effort. What you have saved in a few dollars has now cost you time, something you cannot earn back

If you had read the free downloadable AMCAS instructions carefully, you would have see that the first line the section on coursework

Section Four: Course Work
Request a personal copy of your official transcript(s) to use as a reference while entering your coursework — to help ensure that your data is complete and accurate.
https://aamc-orange.global.ssl.fast...2018_amcas_instruction_manual_web.pdf#page=35

Great point about valuing time versus financial costs etc. So hard to keep all the spinning plate in perspective, and I find myself prone to be more willing to waste my time when I should be doing the exact opposite. Same goes with one's energy as well.

 

[Prometheus123]

Great point about valuing time versus financial costs etc. So hard to keep all the spinning plate in perspective, and I find myself prone to be more willing to waste my time when I should be doing the exact opposite. Same goes with one's energy as well.

You will learn that when thinking about costs, you must calculate 1) time, 2) money, 3) effort. What you have saved in a few dollars has now cost you time, something you cannot earn back

If you had read the free downloadable AMCAS instructions carefully, you would have see that the first line the section on coursework

Section Four: Course Work
Request a personal copy of your official transcript(s) to use as a reference while entering your coursework — to help ensure that your data is complete and accurate.
https://aamc-orange.global.ssl.fast...2018_amcas_instruction_manual_web.pdf#page=35

This inspired me to add the following sentences to my Uber/Lyft driving blurb in my activities section. Keep, rewrite, delete?: "To maximize the efficiency of my time, I drove 12+ hour shifts on many holidays. Last Halloween weekend, I drove over 24 hours total."

 

[lpp06]

This inspired me to add the following sentences to my Uber/Lyft driving blurb in my activities section. Keep, rewrite, delete?: "To maximize the efficiency of my time, I drove 12+ hour shifts on many holidays. Last Halloween weekend, I drove over 24 hours total."

That's not really the definition of efficiency within the context of that activity, more like consolidation. Efficiency would be taking fares while driving back home from volunteering.

I think you're looking to express that you used free time to earn money and support yourself. While this is an efficient use of free time, using the phrase, "To maximize the efficiency of my time", isn't really providing the reader with enough information to draw the conclusion that you want them to.

I have seen you've posted a lot concerning your PS/activities and how their message will be interpreted. My advice, besides sharing your essays with someone who is an English/writing major, is to read your essays and ask yourself, unbiasedly, "Does this convey my message beyond and shadow of a doubt?" If the answer is yes you need to redraft.

 

[Prometheus123]

That's not really the definition of efficiency within the context of that activity, more like consolidation. Efficiency would be taking fares while driving back home from volunteering.

I think you're looking to express that you used free time to earn money and support yourself. While this is an efficient use of free time, using the phrase, "To maximize the efficiency of my time", isn't really providing the reader with enough information to draw the conclusion that you want them to.

I have seen you've posted a lot concerning your PS/activities and how their message will be interpreted. My advice, besides sharing your essays with someone who is an English/writing major, is to read your essays and ask yourself, unbiasedly, "Does this convey my message beyond and shadow of a doubt?" If the answer is yes you need to redraft.

I like this bolded part. Using it. Good advice. And I do do take fares on my way back from volunteering sometimes! Do you think that's worth mentioning?

 

[Prometheus123]

That's not really the definition of efficiency within the context of that activity, more like consolidation. Efficiency would be taking fares while driving back home from volunteering.

I think you're looking to express that you used free time to earn money and support yourself. While this is an efficient use of free time, using the phrase, "To maximize the efficiency of my time", isn't really providing the reader with enough information to draw the conclusion that you want them to.

I have seen you've posted a lot concerning your PS/activities and how their message will be interpreted. My advice, besides sharing your essays with someone who is an English/writing major, is to read your essays and ask yourself, unbiasedly, "Does this convey my message beyond and shadow of a doubt?" If the answer is yes you need to redraft.

What do you think of this?:

"To supplement financial aid, I worked as the sole-wage earner for a family of two in my free time. I supported us as an independent contractor for Uber, Lyft and Postmates starting after we moved back to the US. I did trips on my way back from school and volunteering. I drove 24 hours on holidays weekends, 12 hours at a time, and cleaned up vomit myself to save money. It’s a humbling experience, and it’s allowed me to work around my studies and given me valuable customer service, listening, and oral communication skills. When I drive patients with cancer home from chemo, I drive slowly, braking and turning as gently as possible to avoid making their nausea worse."

 

[lpp06]

I like this bolded part. Using it. Good advice. And I do do take fares on my way back from volunteering sometimes! Do you think that's worth mentioning?

It's worth mentioning if it's apart of the message you want to express. Only you know what that message is.

 

[Prometheus123]

It's worth mentioning if it's apart of the message you want to express. Only you know what that message is.

I take pride in it and it felt like an obstacle to overcome, so yes, it's part of my message. My grit is the foundation of my character.