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No, that's a valid question! Welcome to the boards, icebrat! Sad to say, we cough it up for interviews, and if you search some more there are lots of threads on how to find cheap flights. However, some schools do pay for transportation costs to "Second Look" weekends in late spring for accepted students.
Yes, the above poster has got it right on. I'm still repaying debt from earlier on in the year from traveling expenses. I accumulated over 3000 in debt, but spent like 6000 on the application process. It woulda been cheaper to apply for PR in some random country!! Then I could live on the beach and sell coconuts and rum.... and find myself a cabana boy
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If on your AMCAS application you indicate you are a disadvantaged student (not URM), not only is the application fee waived, but some schools (if not all) will pay for transportation and lodging...
I only wish I knew that loop hole 6 months ago. I'm also pushing myself further into debt............
I only wish I knew that loop hole 6 months ago. I'm also pushing myself further into debt............
IT's a great idea, however very few are accepted into this "fee waiver" deal. It's kind of hard to prove that you're disadvantaged, even if you only make 30K a yearTexasSnow said:
TexasSnow said:
Don't you actually have to meet some criteria for being considered disadvantaged?
PreMedAdAG said:
$30K a year? are you married and living on your own? I make nothing a year but i have my parents...so i guess they consider your' parents' wealth???
Psycho Doctor said:
Yep, it's the parents. I don't make anything, either. My parents have been paying for my interview transportation/application fees. After the application process, I'm on my own.
DianaLynne said:
Well, lets see, I am disadvantaged, but I would be afraid to let the AMCAS know because I would be fearful of not gaining acceptance into the school for being so poor.
I make less than 30K a year, lots less, and my parents, well they are wanted by the FBI, I am so not kidding and i'm not going to go into why. However, that being said, I have not been able to get financial aid as an undergrad due to my parents, complications.
Anyway I can prove to the AMCAS that I am disadvantaged without getting my folks into the whole loop hole?
PreMedAdAG said:
$6000 on applications and $3000 on travel expenses. Guess I better start thinking of an alternative career. 🙁
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icebrat001 said:
On your AMCAS app, you just need to answer a couple of questions and write a short paragraph about why you should be considered disadvantaged. They don't ask questions beyond this. PM me if you have more questions....
MadameLULU said:
Thanks
I think if you want a fee waiver, they want your parental information.
Pinkertinkle said:
Really? Even if you are over 21? If my parents information gets requested there is nothing that I can provide.
Thanks for the tip.
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