This just in from AMCAS

[djipopo]

I just received this message from my advisor, sounds like they're still just stirring the pot. Hope it helps.


1. The following are messages from AAMCAS to Pre-Med advisors:

Mon, 7 May 2001 11:31:05
We are aware that the AMCAS application is experiencing
performance-related issues, and are working currently to take corrective
measures.

As many of you have concluded in your postings to the Listserv, the
issues the AMCAS application is experiencing are server-related. During
the coming week, AMCAS will be adding both additional memory and CPUs to
the database server, which will then allow us to add additional
application servers in a load-balanced environment. The application is
likely to continue being very slow at least through the end of this
week. AMCAS will continue monitoring application performance on a
regular basis, and will keep you posted throughout the process.

We know that our application's insufficient performance creates a great
deal of stress for both you and your advisees, and we appreciate your
patience and support.


Mon, 7 May 2001 17:24:53
One of our internal servers will be shut down for maintenance at 6pm
(Monday, May 7). This will also shutdown the AMCAS application, which
depends upon our internal server for user login capability. This server
will remain down until approximately 10 am on Tuesday, May 8.

2. AACOMAS On-Line Opens May 21
Date:
Mon, 7 May 2001 12:23:04 -0400

News Release


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AACOMAS On-Line Application Opening May 21

AACOMAS On-line will be available beginning May 21, 2001 for the 2002
Entering Class. All application materials, including
detailed instructions, can be obtained through the AACOM web site, www.aacom.org Beginning this date, applicants can
complete and submit their application for processing. AACOMAS will
continue to provide paper applications through an
"On-Request" delivery system beginning May 21, 2001. Any individual
wishing to complete a paper application can download the
necessary documents from the AACOM web site, request a paper application
from AACOMAS or from any college of
osteopathic medicine.

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[Spang]

Just bringing this to the top.

 

[Big Bill]

getting back to top

 

[Jamier2]

Hey, it's my turn.

Just bringing this to the top

By the way, thanks for posting this. I think it's a good sign that AAMCAS took the time to let us in on the situation (as if we hadn't figured it out already). Maybe, however, the time would have been better spent trying to FIX the f#&$*ng application!

 

[djipopo]

yes, this system is ridiculous. i wonder if anyone has been able to complete their application yet...