How to include gap year activities in application

[686269]

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I think that you can only include activities that you have already done in the AAMC primary app (please correct me if I'm wrong). So, if I want to submit my primary right after graduation and plan on doing activities throughout a gap year (I'm considering Americorps or Healthcorps right now), is there any way to include these future gap year activities? If I'm not given a secondary, will I not be able to mention my gap year anywhere?

Thanks in advance!

 

[686269]

Just realized that I posted this in the wrong section...

 

[BioEngMD]

I beifly included my intended gap year activities in my personal statement. I think most schools give out secondaries to the vast majority of applicants, and I don't think your gap year activities would make or break you as far as receiving one. Then, if there's an applicable section in the secondary you can include a more detailed description, and I also sent notable updates to my top schools every few months.

 

[Ismet]

Moving to pre-allo

 

[Dormouse]

On the AMCAS primary, you can include activities with dates extending into the following year. Many secondaries also specifically ask for current activities in the gap year.

 

[NachoPlatter]

Almost every secondary I received asked what I was doing during my gap year. Otherwise it can be a great thing to include in a letter to the school later if you are wait listed/on hold.

 

[LJN Ltd.]

You cannot include any future dates on your primary. If you have started an activity by primary submission, great. Include it. If not, tough luck and just wait for secondaries. 9 out of 10 of them ask about gap years if you've taken one.