why doesn't amcas ask for sec exp phone number?

[soreed]

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on the app, for secondary experiences, it only asks for a name and title, but not phone number? do schools not contact? are students not trusted to put down real phone numbers?

 

[hamhamfan]

I wonder if they ever follow up on these claims.. without the phone number it seems like a nasty task for whoever has to do it.

 

[uclakid]

that's strange...wouldn't they want to make sure that you actually do or did the activities you listed? the process is so competitive, shouldn't they be sure of everything in your application?

 

[ms. a]

Why would they take time to check everyone's claims? Honestly. One of my experiences was mountain climbing. Yes, I've done it. But whose phone number am I going to put down? The only person who has climbed with my is my husband. You really think they're going to call him and make sure I really climbed a few mountains? No. They have better things to do. I guess it would only be suspicious if you put something down like: I did stem cell research - contact: President Bush. That might raise a flag or two. Otherwise, I have no idea why they have that field. Maybe just as another opportunity to flag applications for possible falsifications.