When to send in transcript

[dechant]

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I know PTCAS says to send transcripts sooner than later, but I was wondering about this case.

I am currently retaking A&P I and II this summer. Grades are not posted until Aug. 15th. If I send transcripts now, than my previous grades for anatomy (C+ and C-) will be used for the transcripts. I know I can do an academic update, but would it be better just to wait until Aug. 15th or is that cutting it too close?

 

[CherokeeWahine]

When are the application deadlines for the schools you're applying to?

I would say as long as you're not Early Decision and as long as it's not cutting it too close to your app deadlines, August 15th sounds fine.

 

[dechant]

The earliest deadline is Oct 3rd

 

[CherokeeWahine]

Hmm... That does cut it a little close, considering that PTCAS takes up to 4 weeks to process your application.

Is the school with the October 3rd deadline your top choice, or just a backup?

 

[MsLadyTherapist]

depends on where you are applying...what schools you are applying to...

 

[dechant]

The Oct. 3rd school is a top choice, but not THE top choice. My first choice school is Oct 17th, so a bit later, but not too much better.

(PS. thanks for your quick replies!)

 

[markelmarcel]

I would get them sent out asap once those grades are posted on August 15th. Is there any way to get the request into your school now with a "please send when Aug 15th grades are available"?

 

[jchen707]

I'm in a similar boat. My A and P II class doesn't end till 8/4 and im' out of the country from 8/10-8/18. I'm planning on just asking the registrar's for my transcript as soon as they are posted.

 

[jblil]

Since we're talking about transcripts - how quickly does PTCAS update our application after they have received our transcripts?

I sent transcript requests to my undergrad school on 7/7, along with a check (there was a fee for an official transcript). The check was cashed on 7/14. I assume the transcript was sent to PTCAS around that time. But when I look at the status of my application in PTCAS today 7/21, it still shows "transcripts not received."

I have heard so many horror stories about PTCAS that I really don't get too many "warm fuzzy feelings" about that outfit...