EC contact numbers?

[colberag]

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Hey, I was just reading the instructions for the AMCAS application and I noticed it said you had to list telephone numbers for references to validate any of your "experiences". I have absolutely no clue what to do for several of mine since I have been out of school for 4 yrs now. I know for a fact of at least 2 volunteer experiences where I was part of a big volunteer group, and since the main leaders are gone I dont know if they even still have record of my participation. Do I need to call around and verify that somebody has record of my participation in everything before I list it? And what should I do if I can not find a reference? Should I leave a good experience off my list if it can not be validated?

Thanks

 

[SoulinNeed]

You don't have to list telephone numbers, you can just list e-mails.

 

[colberag]

What i mean is that i have no direct contact numbers or emails for a couple volunteer experienced. The instructions say you could list the school studen affairs number, but if they were called i dont know how they could validate my participation.

 

[Ride Big Sky]

It is highly unlikely that they'll call to check up on if you some activity you did over four years ago.

 

[deleted357625]

It is highly unlikely that they'll call to check up on if you some activity you did over four years ago.

With that said, don't lie about anything because you never know ;p

 

[HAV000]

Hey, I was just reading the instructions for the AMCAS application and I noticed it said you had to list telephone numbers for references to validate any of your "experiences". I have absolutely no clue what to do for several of mine since I have been out of school for 4 yrs now. I know for a fact of at least 2 volunteer experiences where I was part of a big volunteer group, and since the main leaders are gone I dont know if they even still have record of my participation. Do I need to call around and verify that somebody has record of my participation in everything before I list it? And what should I do if I can not find a reference? Should I leave a good experience off my list if it can not be validated?

Thanks

I applied for the 2010-2011 cycle, and I remembered they asked for contact name and title but not an email or phone # or anything, did that change? For some of my experiences, I didn't fill a contact in because, yea the experience was 4 years ago or longer. Is it required now that you have to put something there?

 

[hiyaman]

I applied for the 2010-2011 cycle, and I remembered they asked for contact name and title but not an email or phone # or anything, did that change? For some of my experiences, I didn't fill a contact in because, yea the experience was 4 years ago or longer. Is it required now that you have to put something there?

Yes it has changed, now they require a phone number and/or email.

 

[ReptarBar]

damn dont sweat it. just throw a random email there of someone mildly related to what you did and forget about it.

 

[kexy]

This is kinda sketch but maybe you're still facebook friends with someone who was in the group with you? Even if they were only a peer, I imagine it would be better than some secretary at student activities who would have no idea who you are/what you did.

 

[halethsonofhama]

I'm assuming this doesn't go for hobbies and such?

Last cycle I listed a ton of stuff without any numbers/emails to back it up.

I was desperate for EC's I included things like "fixing up bikes," "WWII history as a hobby," even "making my own comic book"

 

[FrkyBgStok]

Not to hijack but what about those clubs or organization with different committees. I volunteer at my daughters school and each party or fundraiser has a different parent. What would ii put in this situation, as I volunteer when my schedule allows.

 

[halethsonofhama]

Not to hijack but what about those clubs or organization with different committees. I volunteer at my daughters school and each party or fundraiser has a different parent. What would ii put in this situation, as I volunteer when my schedule allows.

Lump it all together under "parenting" and link them to photos of your daughters finger paintings as proof

 

[venacontracta]

Not to hijack but what about those clubs or organization with different committees. I volunteer at my daughters school and each party or fundraiser has a different parent. What would ii put in this situation, as I volunteer when my schedule allows.

Doesn't matter. Choose one. Put someone tangentially related and you'll be fine.