I have my bachelor's from a different school and plan on attending the local community college for one or two classes. I don't have a transcript yet but AMCAS won't let me submit without it. How do I go about fixing this?
You need to request a transcript exemption. From p14 of the AMCAS Application guide:
Transcript Exception Request
If you indicate that a transcript is not required, you must request a transcript exception from the
Colleges portion of the Schools Attended section. You can do this online only before you submit your
application. If you need to request a transcript exception after you have submitted your application,
please contact the AAMC Services Contact Center (via 202-828-0600 or
[email protected]).
Below are the reasons for seeking a transcript exception. You must select only one option:
• Canadian CEGEP [for collège d’enseignement général et professionnel] or Grade 13 Program
•
Current/future coursework (spring, summer, fall)
• Multiple degree or consortium/cross registration program with no separate transcript available
° Choose this option if no separate transcript is available from the school where
coursework was attempted. Only one transcript is required for schools that
you attended more than once, as long as all coursework appears on the same
official transcript.
• Foreign Institution or Study abroad program sponsored by a U.S., U.S. territorial, or Canadian
institution — Credits transferred
• Other Foreign Institution — No Credits transferred
It is important to remember that by selecting an option on this page, you are requesting
a transcript exception; exceptions are not granted automatically. Furthermore, exceptions
granted in previous years are not valid for other application cycles. A new request must
be submitted with each new application submitted.
Please carefully research the availability of your transcript(s) before completing the Transcript Exception
Request. If AMCAS denies your request, you will be required to provide a transcript or letter from the
appropriate registrar’s office. If AMCAS reviews your request after a transcript deadline and subsequently
denies the request, AMCAS cannot extend your deadline and cannot send your application to the
school(s) for which deadlines have passed.
If you need additional help with the Transcript Exception Request, you may wish to speak with your
prehealth advisor or the AAMC Services Contact Center (via 202-828-0600 or
[email protected]).
