Question about AMCAS application!!!

[osumc2014]

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So I'm just wondering what we can do before the AMCAS is released? I know write the PS, but I heard we can prepare our E.C.s? How is that formatted on the AMCAS? Also can we do grade conversion now?

 

[funkymunkytoes]

Format for Work/Activities section:

Experience Type:
Experience Name:

Start Date:

End Date:
Average Hours/Week:
Organization Name:
Contact's First Name:
Contact's Last Name:
Contact's Title:
Country: State:
Province:
City:
Experience Description: (1325 or fewer characters)

 

[PlatinumPenny]

i thought there was some sort of amcas worksheet that you could download and fill out and it pretty much the same as the online app...that way you know exactly what you need to enter into the online app...but i can't find that link....

 

[Confused2626]

Contact's First Name:
Contact's Last Name:
Contact's Title:

Experience Description: (1325 or fewer characters)

I was afraid we'd have to provide contact information. What should I do if I were to put my old job down...problem is I don't know any contact information anymore for that place (fast food restaurant, high turnover even among managers), should I put down a contact from the corporate HQ? I'm guessing they could verify my employment

 

[Pedsbro]

I was afraid we'd have to provide contact information. What should I do if I were to put my old job down...problem is I don't know any contact information anymore for that place (fast food restaurant, high turnover even among managers), should I put down a contact from the corporate HQ? I'm guessing they could verify my employment

There were several EC's that I didn't put down contact info for. Something like a fast food job, I highly doubt they would check.

On the other hand, it would be hiliarious to put down the CEO of McDonalds or wherever you worked as the contact person

 

[BlauMac]

If you create an AMCAS account you can probably fill out the 2009 application now, which will most likely be identical to the 2010 app once it opens.

It will give you the character limit for all the ECs and PS and you can practice inputting all your classes/grades. Then you just print out all the info and wait for the 2010 app to open up and re-enter everything from your print-out.

 

[Spiker]

If you create an AMCAS account you can probably fill out the 2009 application now, which will most likely be identical to the 2010 app once it opens.

It will give you the character limit for all the ECs and PS and you can practice inputting all your classes/grades. Then you just print out all the info and wait for the 2010 app to open up and re-enter everything from your print-out.

So you can register without applying/submitting? does that cost money?

 

[osumc2014]

If you create an AMCAS account you can probably fill out the 2009 application now, which will most likely be identical to the 2010 app once it opens.

It will give you the character limit for all the ECs and PS and you can practice inputting all your classes/grades. Then you just print out all the info and wait for the 2010 app to open up and re-enter everything from your print-out.

the 2009 app is still open? also, does filling one out count as applying for that cycle?

 

[branch]

What's the point of asking for a contact's name without asking for their contact information (phone number, e-mail address, etc.)? Or is that somewhere else in the application...

 

[ksmi117]

the 2009 app is still open? also, does filling one out count as applying for that cycle?

As long as you don't click submit, you haven't applied anywhere. I suspect the 2009 app will stay open until April 30th, which is the last due date (some school in the Caribbean).

 

[AdmiralChz]

There is plenty of time for you to fill out AMCAS (like a month) after it comes out before you can submit it at all. So you shouldn't have any problem filling out the sections on time - just do it carefully and go over it several times to catch any mistakes.

Good luck!

 

[vickpick]

does it cost to jsut make a AMCAS account?

 

[ksmi117]

does it cost to jsut make a AMCAS account?

Nope 😀

 

[AdmiralChz]

does it cost to jsut make a AMCAS account?

No, but be ready to pay $60-100 per school for secondaries. Ridiculous 😱

 

[branch]

No, but be ready to pay $60-100 per school for secondaries. Ridiculous 😱

Yea the application process is definitely a cash-grab for the schools, haha

 

[Spiker]

As long as you don't click submit, you haven't applied anywhere. I suspect the 2009 app will stay open until April 30th, which is the last due date (some school in the Caribbean).

If you dont submit can you still get the final print out in the end?

 

[ksmi117]

If you dont submit can you still get the final print out in the end?

Yes, you can. There's a print application button on the right side.