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Hi guys,
I'm not new to the forums but I've been mostly just a lurker in the past year. I'm just starting my first application cycle and filling out VMCAS.
I've just got a few questions for you guys...
In personal Data section:
I'm a Canadian citizen, so for the question "If you are not a U.S. Citizen, what is your status?
" do I just put immigrant/permanent resident? It won't let me leave it blank.
In the Intuitions attended section:
I don't have a second major, only a minor. Do I just enter "no answer" to questions related to a second major?
In the coursework section (most tedious process EVER 😴):
My school operated in percentages, so I have to figure out the whole grade converter thing. So I'm going to have to request my official transcript from my school to see if they include a conversion key, otherwise just use the VMCAS one (which seems like a harsh conversion key and doesn't include +/-)?
In the Experiences section:
I'm definitely estimating hours for this one because many of my experiences have been over a long period of time with variable weekly hours. But in the description, is it ok to use point form? Such as:
I was the President of the ___ Club.
My duties included:
-running around a lot
-talking to people
-managing club members
(etc etc, obviously just an example)
Ok, I think that's it... Sorry for all the questions, I'm just super nervous about doing this right 😕
Any help greatly appreciated!
I'm not new to the forums but I've been mostly just a lurker in the past year. I'm just starting my first application cycle and filling out VMCAS.
I've just got a few questions for you guys...
In personal Data section:
I'm a Canadian citizen, so for the question "If you are not a U.S. Citizen, what is your status?

In the Intuitions attended section:
I don't have a second major, only a minor. Do I just enter "no answer" to questions related to a second major?
In the coursework section (most tedious process EVER 😴):
My school operated in percentages, so I have to figure out the whole grade converter thing. So I'm going to have to request my official transcript from my school to see if they include a conversion key, otherwise just use the VMCAS one (which seems like a harsh conversion key and doesn't include +/-)?
In the Experiences section:
I'm definitely estimating hours for this one because many of my experiences have been over a long period of time with variable weekly hours. But in the description, is it ok to use point form? Such as:
I was the President of the ___ Club.
My duties included:
-running around a lot
-talking to people
-managing club members
(etc etc, obviously just an example)
Ok, I think that's it... Sorry for all the questions, I'm just super nervous about doing this right 😕
Any help greatly appreciated!