Warning For Those Re-Applying This Cycle re: AACOMAS

[mathnerd88]

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Efficiency is not an excuse for inaccurate reporting of any applicant's grades.

Exactly, that's why they now added the stipulation in the AACOMAS instruction manual.

For those that were affected before this was added then I could see how it was unfair and how it should be corrected, but going forward it isn't unfair.

My justification for it was to streamline the process. The rule isn't "silly." It was silly for them to implement it and screw people over without any notice whatsoever beforehand.

 

[BlueSlurpee]

Exactly, that's why they now added the stipulation in the AACOMAS instruction manual.

For those that were affected before this was added then I could see how it was unfair and how it should be corrected, but going forward it isn't unfair.

My justification for it was to streamline the process. The rule isn't "silly." It was silly for them to implement it and screw people over without any notice whatsoever beforehand.

I think the rule silly as well as how they implemented it. Even in the streamline process according to the rule they can still fix the grades if it was taken from the same institution which would require them to look at the submitted transcripts. How much more effort would it require them to look at another submitted transcript if they are fixing the grades anyway? Not really taking much from their efficiency. Also it is inefficient to have multiple student calling in over and over again to try and fix the problem. People make mistakes, and their is a lot of money students are spending to have their application be accurately evaluated.

 

[mathnerd88]

I think the rule silly as well as how they implemented it. Even in the streamline process according to the rule they can still fix the grades if it was taken from the same institution which would require them to look at the submitted transcripts. How much more effort would it require them to look at another submitted transcript if they are fixing the grades anyway? Not really taking much from their efficiency. Also it is inefficient to have multiple student calling in over and over again to try and fix the problem. People make mistakes, and their is a lot of money students are spending to have their application be accurately evaluated.

In terms of calculating GPA's, it would be easier for them to just input the new grades and have the computer to easily adjust the GPA instead of having to manually check all over again the grade replacement and how the credits line up. The problem is that once verified, it is locked to keep the 'integrity of the original verification process.' Some applicants aren't doing retakes, and this would just make everyone's job easier. For those that are doing retakes, then they can start a new application process so they can reverify the whole app. It doesn't sound unreasonable to me since they're going to be scrutinizing it more carefully for those retakes.

Going forward, it won't matter anyways because they did write the instructions in the manual and it will be the applicant's fault for not reading it correctly. There is a lot of bs when it comes to being a physician when it comes to paperwork and following instructions.

Also, why would a student call over and over again to fix their problem? I did say it was silly for them to implement it without proper notice, but going forward it seems justified to me when proper notice was given. Not everything needs to be spelled out to applicants.

 

[Major]

Exactly, that's why they now added the stipulation in the AACOMAS instruction manual.

For those that were affected before this was added then I could see how it was unfair and how it should be corrected, but going forward it isn't unfair.

My justification for it was to streamline the process. The rule isn't "silly." It was silly for them to implement it and screw people over without any notice whatsoever beforehand.

No. It is a silly rule.

 

[mathnerd88]

No. It is a silly rule.

Obviously it's silly to those who were affected...

I can tell you that I've seen worse from AACOMAS. A lot worse. I've posted in this thread my story. I thought it was silly, but I still dealt with all the BS I had to face with AACOMAS. I had no recourse with my situation from last cycle, but it WAS listed on its instructions. There was nothing I could've done.

 

[BlueSlurpee]

In terms of calculating GPA's, it would be easier for them to just input the new grades and have the computer to easily adjust the GPA instead of having to manually check all over again the grade replacement and how the credits line up. The problem is that once verified, it is locked to keep the 'integrity of the original verification process.' Some applicants aren't doing retakes, and this would just make everyone's job easier. For those that are doing retakes, then they can start a new application process so they can reverify the whole app. It doesn't sound unreasonable to me since they're going to be scrutinizing it more carefully for those retakes.

Going forward, it won't matter anyways because they did write the instructions in the manual and it will be the applicant's fault for not reading it correctly. There is a lot of bs when it comes to being a physician when it comes to paperwork and following instructions.

Also, why would a student call over and over again to fix their problem? I did say it was silly for them to implement it without proper notice, but going forward it seems justified to me when proper notice was given. Not everything needs to be spelled out to applicants.

The integrity of the of the original verification is violated when they do go back and fix the repeated course at the same institution. So it is silly if they cherry pick when they can violate it or when they can't. I know I had to call AACOMAS multiple times this past application cycle , and I know others in this forum have called AACOMAS multiple times to try and fix their problems too. You would think that if this is a common problem with reapplicants right now it was not clear enough with the instructions and they need to be accommodating. Moving forward since it is now clearly indicated on the application then I can say it is the applicants fault. But it is still a silly rule.

 

[Dmnrtsnake]

Hi
I am a reapplicant too and I stumbled upon this thread AFTER I had my application data rolled over. Like many of you, I have retaken some courses and now is unable to change the previous course to Repeated and the credit units. Did you guys get resolution on this? Is it possible to ask them to reset my entire application even though I clicked on copying over the data from before?

 

[Dmnrtsnake]

oh thank goodness they allow me start a new application, phew