Sending grades as an update

[ilovepizza]

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if i want to send a school my grades from this semester how do i do it? do i just email them with my scores in an email, or should i get my transcript sent there?

 

[Disinence2]

Step 1: E-mail admissions office and ask them how they prefer to receive applicant updates.
Step 2: Follow the instructions you received during step 1

Tips: Don't just include your new grades, also talk about the progress you have made in your research, your new volunteering experiences, new leadership opportunities etc.

 

[clifftacopter]

I would send a transcript, particularly if the schools request updates on your grades during the admissions process.

 

[ahmcadams]

You'll probably need some sort of official documentation. Don't just e-mail them and list your new grades in text form.

Also, use this as a chance to update whatever other accomplishments you've had in the interim. There are only so many times you should be sending updates, and this counts as an appropriate time to reiterate your interest.

 

[mangomadness]

You'll probably need some sort of official documentation. Don't just e-mail them and list your new grades in text form.

Also, use this as a chance to update whatever other accomplishments you've had in the interim. There are only so many times you should be sending updates, and this counts as an appropriate time to reiterate your interest.

i agree with this. get an official transcript from your registrar's office.

 

[TexasPrincess]

Can we send the transcript to AMCAS and TMDSAS? or should we send it directly to schools?

 

[TexasPrincess]

Can we send the transcript to AMCAS and TMDSAS? or should we send it directly to schools?

Ok. I found this on the TMDSAS website:

http://www.utsystem.edu/TMDSAS/frwqAskedQ/10-TransMCAT-DAT-LOR.html

Do I need to send TMDSAS updated transcripts after I submit the application?

Once the application has been submitted, it is the applicant's responsibility to send updated transcripts after each semester that new coursework has been completed. If you have had at least one interview, you must send TMDSAS updated transcripts at the end of each semester that coursework is completed. This applies to any coursework taken between the time you apply and the time you enter medical school.
* Make sure all planned coursework has been entered into the [Colleges and Coursework] section of your application.


Anyone know if this is automatically sent to the schools?

What about AMCAS?



Do we need transcript request forms or can we just send it to the addresses?

 

[Bluffer]

For TMDSAS:

I am not sure if the transcripts are automatically sent to the schools. I was told by my premed advisor that if you want the schools to consider recent grades then you should send the transcripts directly to the schools as well. Even then, I have heard that these grades will not affect you regarding prematch offers or your ranking for the match. I have heard from a couple schools (and i believe this to be true for all Texas schools) that once you have an interview the admissions committee votes on you within that week and you are "ranked" according to all of the other interviewees. Just because you send in an updated transcript does not mean that they will consider reranking you. Now, if you have recently published or have some other major accomplishment after you interviewed then I would send an update letter.

I think it varies for AMCAS depending on the school. I know some schools like to receive updates from students and some admission committees do not meet until after this semester to vote on interviewees.

 

[michiganpsych08]

i have a question similar to this as well. As far as updates go shoudl you include everything? or should you sprinkle your updates throughout the cycle? Like I have new grades, new poster, and new shadowing. Should I only include like grades and shadowing and use the poster say for post interveiw updates if that should happen? I just want to be able to have continuous contact with the committee