Stating if you're a re-applicant

[UCLAbrewin]

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If it's been more than 3 years since you last applied to a school, should you still state that you're a re-applicant?

 

[etf]

you don't have a choice, unless you lie on amcas. at which point your problems begin to extend beyond mere reapplicant stigma.

 

[UCLAbrewin]

If it's been more than 3 years since you last applied to a school, should you still state that you're a re-applicant?

 

[UCLAbrewin]

I just wasn't sure about this since some schools have a certain window such as re-applying within 2 years.

 

[kypdurron5]

If it's been more than 3 years since you last applied to a school, should you still state that you're a re-applicant?

You never really HAVE to state that you're a reapplicant unless you're asked during an interview... And unless you're asked "Have you applied before in the last 3 years?" I don't see how you can get out of answering it honestly. Still, there's nothing wrong with it- taking time off to pursue something else, then coming back shows that you might be more sure that medicine is for you than say, a first time applicant right out of (or still in) undergrad.

 

[RxnMan]

Depending on the school's application, you may have to say that you are a reapplicant - look for the check box. AMCAS does bind you to confirming that everything in your application is true to the best of your knowledge, which includes re-applicant status.

 

[UCLAbrewin]

Thanks for the info, guys! It's been awhile since I've used AMCAS!