AMCAS Work & Activities FAQ: Answering Your Burning Questions

Do you have a burning question about the AMCAS Work & Activities section? You came to the right place!
In this video, I’ll be addressing 16 of the questions med school applicants most frequently ask us about the AMCAS Work & Activities section - questions like:
“Which details should I include?”
“How do I list my hobbies?”
“How do I choose my most meaningful experiences?”
“Can you combine activities?”
By the end of the video, you’ll have everything you need to make sure the Work & Activities section of your application emphasizes all of the skills, experiences, and accomplishments that make you an excellent candidate for medical school.
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TIMESTAMPS:
Introduction - [00:00]
Note for TMDSAS/AACOMAS Users - [00:58]
1. "Should I use bullet points or describe my activities in complete sentences?" - [01:24]
2. "Which details should I include?" - [02:21]
3. "How do I choose my Most Meaningful Experiences?" - [03:45]
4. "If I mention an experience in my personal statement, will it look bad if it's not one of my Most Meaningful Experiences?" - [05:19]
5. "Do I need to get a recommendation letter related to each of my Most Meaningful Experiences?" - [06:07]
6. "Will medical schools contact the people I've listed as contacts?" - [06:52]
7. "Does AMCAS verify volunteer hours?" - [07:49]
8. "Should all of my community service and volunteer experiences be related to healthcare?" - [08:18]
9. "Do my medical experiences have to be unpaid for adcoms to view them favorably?" - [09:20]
10. "How many Work & Activities are there to choose from?" - [09:57]
11. "Can I combine activities into a single entry?" - [11:30]
12. "Do I need to fill out all 15 experiences?" - [12:39]
13. "How do I list my hobbies? How many hobbies is too many?" - [13:20]
14. "Will it look bad if I don't have any leadership experience?" - [14:09]
15. "In what order will my experiences appear to adcoms?" - [14:57]
16. "Can I add activities after submitting AMCAS?" - [15:42]
Final Thoughts - [16:32]
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[@garrettludescher9588]

I think its so funny putting in my hobbies. Like yes I started on this date and I anticipate continuing to this date lol

[@hudaali4856]

I was asking this question more than you can count. Please ans

[@hudaali4856]

If I have bachelors In Nursing in kenya, do I need to redo or can I directly do the MCAT. Please help. How long can i take for me to do the Mcat

[@Shemmassian]

Some medical schools require at least one year of a college education in the United States. However, you can complete your MCAT at any time. We recommend at least 3 months of study time for the MCAT. Read this: www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/mcat-study-schedule