What counts as a matriculation?

[real952]

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I applied to medical school two years ago, was accepted and granted a deferral. I did not end up taking the deferral. I never submitted an application in AMCAS for the deferral, although the school listed me as pre-approved for a deferral.

If I apply again, will I have to select "yes" to the question of "have you ever matriculated at a medical school?"

Thanks.

 

[LuluLovesMe]

I think your chances for MD are toast either way

 

[deleted480308]

I applied to medical school two years ago, was accepted and granted a deferral. I did not end up taking the deferral. I never submitted an application in AMCAS for the deferral, although the school listed me as pre-approved for a deferral.

If I apply again, will I have to select "yes" to the question of "have you ever matriculated at a medical school?"

Thanks.

you're likely done unless you have a really amazing story of tragic illness or deployment

 

[Promethean]

I think matriculation involves an expectation that you are going to show up for the first day of class, but that is a fairly uninformed opinion, and you sound like you are in a situation where you need technical accuracy.

Call AMCAS and ask them to help you determine how to answer that question.

 

[Doug Underhill]

I think the more pertinent question is why you didn't matriculate. The formal definition of matriculation is not what the schools will be looking for.

 

[Goro]

Sounds like the answer will be no.

Do keep in mind that there will be evidence of your acceptance in AMCAS.

I applied to medical school two years ago, was accepted and granted a deferral. I did not end up taking the deferral. I never submitted an application in AMCAS for the deferral, although the school listed me as pre-approved for a deferral.

If I apply again, will I have to select "yes" to the question of "have you ever matriculated at a medical school?"

Thanks.

 

[candbgirl]

Did you notify the school where you were holding the deferral that you were planning on attending?