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The 2013 AMCAS Application
For University of Maryland Applicants
Jayme Bograd Mandy McManamonMarch 2012
In this presentation
• AMCAS Application How does AMCAS work? 2013 Application Dates The AMCAS Application & 2013 Changes
– Sections of the Application– AMCAS Verification
After Submission• Fee Assistance Program• More Resources for Applying
How does AMCAS work?
Application Submitted
• Online application completed & submitted to AMCAS
• Fees paid (or FAP award used)
Application Processed
• All required official transcripts arrive at AMCAS
• Verification of coursework and calculation of AMCAS GPAs
Application Delivered
• Verified application sent to designated medical schools
• Letters delivered as they are received
2013 Application DatesAMCAS Deadlines• Completed application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET of the deadline date
• All required official transcripts must be received by AMCAS within 14 calendar days of the application deadline date
• EDP deadline for application and transcripts is August 1
• AMCAS does not grant deadline extensions
• Visit www.aamc.org/amcasdeadlines
Application Fees (last year’s cycle)• $160 processing fee (includes one school)
• $33 for each additional school
• 2013 application fees will be posted online when they become finalized
Date* Event
January 2012 Fee Assistance Program opens
April 2013 AMCAS Resources released
May 1 Application opens
June 5 Application submission begins
June 29 Initial transmission of application data to medical schools
August 1 Early Decision Program deadline
Sept.-Dec. AMCAS deadlines
*Dates subject to change.
2013 AMCAS Participation
Schools New to AMCAS
• University of North Dakota
• University of Missouri, Kansas City• Regular MD program starts in January
• University of Texas, San Antonio• MD-PhD only
• Central Michigan University
Tentative Participation (finalized April 1)
Application All eligible AAMC LCME accredited medical schools141with the exception of Texas public LCME Regular MD
Letters 134 Schools/Programs
Criminal Background Checks
102 Schools/Programs
For complete participation listings, visit:Application: www.aamc.org/students/applying/amcas/participating_schools/Letters: www.aamc.org/aboutamcaslettersCBC: www.aamc.org/amcascbc
www.aamc.org/amcas
The AMCAS Application• Identifying Information
• Schools Attended
• Biographic Information
• Course Work
• Work/Activities
• Letters of Evaluation
• Medical Schools
• Essay(s)
• Standardized Tests
Changes for the 2013 application have been highlighted with a red box
throughout the presentation
Accessing the Application
AAMC Registration
Only complete registration if you do not have an AAMC account ID number
AMCAS Main Menu
1. Identifying Information
2. Schools Attended
Advisor Release Statement• Applicants retain the option to share their application
information with school-designated advisors
• The statement has been reworded to make it clearer to applicants what information can be released and to whom:
2. Schools Attended
2. Schools Attended
2. Schools Attended
3. Biographic Information
Adjustment of Status (AOS)• Applicants are now able to indicate that they are “in
process” for receiving U.S. citizenship
• The options available for Visa Status are:
Language Proficiency
What languages do you speak?
Language Proficiency
Proficiency guidelines
Proficiency in Cajun
Use of Cajun
Language Proficiency
o Native/functionally native: I converse easily and accurately in all types of situations. Native speakers may think that I am a native speaker too.
o Advanced: I speak very accurately, and I understand other speakers very accurately. Native speakers have no problem understanding me, but they probably perceive that I am not a native speaker.
o Good: I speak well enough to participate in most conversations. Native speakers notice some errors in my speech or my understanding, but my errors rarely cause misunderstanding.
o Fair: I speak and understand well enough to have extended conversations about current events, work, family, or personal life. Native speakers notice many errors in my speech or my understanding.
o Basic: I speak the language imperfectly and only to a limited degree and in limited situations. I have difficulty in or understanding extended conversations.
o Never
o Rarely
o From time to time
o Often
o Always
Proficiency* (at least one language and one proficiency required)
Use in Childhood Home
Self Identification
This section is optional.
Self Identification
Additional options are available under each category and become visible after the main category is checked
4. Course Work
4. Course Work
Use a personal copy of your official transcript to complete this section
4. Course Work
Average # of courses entered: 52Average # of schools: 2-3
5. Work/Activities• Maximum of 15 entries• Maximum of 3 “Most Meaningful”
6. Letters of Evaluation
Tip: You can submit your application before your letters are received by AMCAS.
6. Letters of Evaluation
6. Letters of Evaluation
Applicant’s identifying
information
The author’s address
Used by AMCAS to attach the letter to the application
Methods the
author can use to send
their letter to AMCAS
Many medical schools require that recommendations are on official letterhead and bear the signature of the author
Letter Request Form
Letter ID and Letter
Type
7. Medical Schools
Be sure to select the correct program type and be mindful of program and transcript deadlines
8. Essay(s)
9. Standardized Tests
Contact the MCAT [email protected] | 202-828-0690Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm ET
If you are re-taking the MCAT and don’t indicate your upcoming testing date, medical schools may review your application without waiting for your new score.
Certification Statement
Certification Statement• An additional item regarding the AAMC Investigations
process has been added to the Certification Statement: AAMC investigates and may report to legitimately interested parties discrepancies in
information, attempts to subvert the admission process, and any other irregular matter that occurs in connection with application activities. I understand and agree that the sole and exclusive remedy available to me to appeal or otherwise challenge the AAMC’s decision to send an investigation report to legitimately interested parties shall be confidential, binding arbitration through written submissions only to the Washington, D.C. office of the American Arbitration Association under the expedited procedures for commercial matters. I understand that my failure to request in writing arbitration within 30 calendar days of receipt of an investigation report that has been approved by the AAMC for transmittal to interested parties will constitute an absolute bar and waiver of this exclusive remedy. I further understand that the sole issue for arbitration shall be whether the AAMC acted reasonably and in good faith in making its decision.
• Applicants must select the checkbox and agree to this statement before they will be able to submit their application
After Submission• Verification
• Post-submission Changes
• Criminal Background Checks
• Multiple Accept Data
AMCAS Verification
Transcripts• Once the application is
submitted and all required official transcripts are received, the application will join the verification queue
Use the Official Transcript Request Form
Applicants should consult the AMCAS Instruction Manual and video tutorials to ensure that all coursework is entered accurately, including AP credit and study abroad courses
Processing• From the date of submission,
verification can take up to 6 weeks to be completed
• Verification consists of: Line-by-line comparison of each
coursework entry to corresponding item on official transcript(s)
Normalization of GPA, including calculation of AMCAS GPAs (Cumulative, BCPM [Biology-Chemistry-Physics-Math], and AO [All Other])
• Academic Change Requests
AMCAS Verification
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Post-submission Changes• Only these items can be updated or changed in the
application after it has been submitted: Required and Alternate IDs Name, including Full Legal Name, Preferred Name, and Alternate Names Contact Information, including Permanent and Preferred Mailing Addresses Alternate Contact Information Date of Birth, Birth Address, and Sex Letters of Evaluation (only additions of up to 10 total letter entries and
notifying AMCAS of a letter no longer being sent) Next MCAT testing date Add Medical Schools and change existing Program Types (deadlines, fees,
and restrictions apply) Release application information to school-designated pre-health advisor
Criminal Background Checks
• Participating medical schools have Criminal Background Checks on their accepted or waitlisted applicants facilitated by the AAMC
• Applicants will receive an e-mail notification from our vendor, Certiphi Screening, Inc., initiating the background check
• Applicants will also have 10 calendar days to review their report for irregularities, after that time it will automatically be sent to the medical school(s)
• There is no additional charge for this service
Application Status CBC to be Procured
Accepted, Early Decision Program
Upon Acceptance
Accepted, Regular After January 1
Alternate List After May 15, by school’s request only
CBC Schedule
Multiple Accept Data• Medical schools cannot view the number or names of
other schools that an applicant has applied to
• Beginning February 10 of the application cycle, schools will be able to see Multiple Accept Data, meaning that for applicants a school has accepted, other schools where that applicant is also currently holding an acceptance will be visible
• Beginning April 1 of the application cycle, medical schools have access to the National Acceptance Report, which lists all applicants with a current Acceptance or Matriculated action
See the Traffic Rules for Admission Officers for more info
2012 Fee Assistance Program
Benefits• Reduction of MCAT
Registration fee from $240 to $85
• Free copy of The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam
• Complimentary access to MSAR Online
• Waiver of AMCAS application fees for up to 14 medical schools
• Benefits cannot be applied retroactively, so apply for fee assistance in advance of registering for the MCAT or submitting an AMCAS application
How to Apply• Visit www.aamc.org/fap
• Complete the online application and follow the directions for submitting supporting financial documentation
Benefits are valid only for the calendar year in which the award is granted.
AMCAS Resources
https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/amcas/amcasresources/
More Resources for Applying
Pre-health Advisors Hub
www.aamc.org/advisors
AMCASwww.aamc.org/amcas
Applicants:[email protected]
Fee Assistance Programwww.aamc.org/fap
MCATwww.aamc.org/mcat
MSARwww.aamc.org/msar
www.facebook.com/amcasinfo
www.twitter.com/amcasinfo
www.youtube.com/amcasinfo
Best wishes for your application to medical school!