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I applied last year as a MD-only applicant, but I realized during the application cycle that research is a part of my life, so I would like to try out for the MD-PhD track. Thus, I ended up not going through with my MD-only applications. Now, I think I may need to take the MCAT again because MD-PhD MCAT scores need to be higher than that for MD-only. My question is-- do I need to use my same AMCAS from last year, or can I make a new AMCAS account? I'd rather make a new one so that I can have a fresh slate so that my previous MCAT score doesn't show up on my current application for this year, which will be sent to MD-PhD schools, not MD-only programs. If anyone knows anything about this, I would appreciate any information. Thanks, and good luck to all!
Actually, I think your AMCAS ID will remain the same. All your MCAT scores will be reported. Unfortunately, I don't think there is a way around it.
AMCAS application will have to be filled out again. The AMCAS application is a separate computer application for every year, nothing from last year will transfer over (this is a pain when reentering your coursework). Also, transcripts will need to be resent as well as LORs, I believe.
Everything was true except for this part. My application transferred over just fine. You had to "re-enter" it where it all rolled over with your information still entered and you just had to click continue/ok the whole way through.
I stand corrected. That must be an upgrade for this year.