Jayme Bograd Mandy McManamon March 2012

1. The 2013 AMCAS ApplicationFor University of Maryland Applicants Jayme Bograd Mandy McManamon March 2012

2. 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

3. How does AMCAS work?

4. 2013 Application Dates AMCAS 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 *Dates subject to change.

5. 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 For complete participation listings, visit: Application: www.aamc.org/students/applying/amcas/participating_schools/ Letters: www.aamc.org/aboutamcasletters CBC: www.aamc.org/amcascbc

6. www.aamc.org/amcas

7. 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

8. Accessing the Application

9. AAMC Registration Only complete registration if you do not have an AAMC account ID number

10. AMCAS Main Menu

11. 1. Identifying Information

12. 2. Schools Attended

13. 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:

14. 2. Schools Attended

15. 2. Schools Attended

16. 2. Schools Attended

17. 3. Biographic Information

18. 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:

19. Language Proficiency What languages do you speak?

20. Language Proficiency Proficiency guidelines Proficiency in Cajun Use of Cajun

21. Proficiency* (at least one language and one proficiency required) Use in Childhood Home Language Proficiency • Native/functionally native: I converse easily and accurately in all types of situations. Native speakers may think that I am a native speaker too. • 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. • 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. • 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. • Basic: I speak the language imperfectly and only to a limited degree and in limited situations. I have difficulty in or understanding extended conversations. • Never • Rarely • From time to time • Often • Always

22. Self Identification This section is optional.

23. Self Identification Additional options are available under each category and become visible after the main category is checked

24. 4. Course Work

25. 4. Course Work Use a personal copy of your official transcript to complete this section

26. 4. Course Work Average # of courses entered: 52 Average # of schools: 2-3

27. 5. Work/Activities • Maximum of 15 entries • Maximum of 3 “Most Meaningful”

28. 6. Letters of Evaluation Tip: You can submit your application before your letters are received by AMCAS.

29. 6. Letters of Evaluation

30. 6. Letters of Evaluation Letter Request Form Applicant’s identifying information Used by AMCAS to attach the letter to the application Letter ID and Letter Type The author’s address 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

31. 7. Medical Schools Be sure to select the correct program type and be mindful of program and transcript deadlines

32. 8. Essay(s)

33. 9. Standardized Tests 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. Contact the MCAT Team mcat@aamc.org | 202-828-0690 Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm ET

34. Certification Statement

35. 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

36. After Submission • Verification • Post-submission Changes • Criminal Background Checks • Multiple Accept Data

37. AMCAS Verification Transcripts 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 • 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

38. AMCAS Verification 2012 Application # of days to complete verification 2011 Application

39. 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

40. Criminal Background Checks CBC Schedule • 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

41. 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

42. 2012 Fee Assistance Program Benefits How to Apply Visit www.aamc.org/fap Complete the online application and follow the directions for submitting supporting financial documentation • 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 Benefits are valid only for the calendar year in which the award is granted.

43. AMCAS Resources https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/amcas/amcasresources/

44. More Resources for Applying www.facebook.com/amcasinfo www.twitter.com/amcasinfo www.youtube.com/amcasinfo Best wishes for your application to medical school!