School Name on AMCAS

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kmp0410

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So I posted this in the questions thread and didn't get a response, so sorry to make a new topic.

I am in a SMP style program at USF, I don't know if it is technically a SMP because I've never heard anyone call it that. But it is a graduate program that is entirely advanced science classes (IE: Basic Medical Histology) and is held at the College of Medicine. After being verified, it was simply on my application as USF - Main Program. I don't remember exactly how I selected it when I was typing in my info, but I don't think there was ever an option to have it be something different.

My success in this program is important for my application, so I wanted to make sure it stood out (or was clearly indicated) compared to just "grad school" which I heard grades aren't weighed very heavily. So I put in an academic change request to have the title changed to USF - COM just kind of on a whim, thinking they would probably deny it.

But indeed they accepted it and now it says USF - COM on my application in regards to these classes. Now, of course I am worried that it looks like I am in med school (though everywhere else I mention I have not applied to med school before) or that it looks like I am trying to mislead schools.

As I type this, I realize how neurotic I'm being but still someone provide me some reassurance. If AMCAS went for it then I should be good right? Thanks.
 
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If AMCAS approved it then it's not a big deal. There's a section in the application that asks if you've matriculated in medical school and you indicated you haven't, so that's pretty clear. It could come up in an interview but honestly, it is probably a non-issue. We're all neurotic sometimes, just breathe though, this isn't an issue.
 
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