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May 27, 2016
Tip for completing all the centralized applications
Think of your reader. Is my answer/information clear? Is it concise? Is it easy to read and understand?  
Application issues
Read the instruction manual carefully, one section at a time, as you complete the application. All your questions will be answered unless there is a need for you to simply be thoughtful and make decisions about what to include or how to designate.  
Classifying/Coding courses
You make this determination based on course content, not department. If a course is at least 50% of a certain discipline you may code it as such. For example, Brain and Behavior is technically a psychology course but is coded biology because that is the discipline it most addresses. Use your judgment and be prepared to explain your rationale.  
Study Abroad courses
This can be complicated but there are good instructions in each of the application services regarding this. The AMCAS website has a video plus lots of information their instruction packet. Of note, you will need to send a transcript from the college or university that “sponsored” your study abroad program if you went on a non-Tufts program. AMCAS does not accept transcripts from study abroad programs that are not University-based such as CIEE, IES, and DIS. You would get a transcript exception for these and only enter the courses as they appear on your Tufts transcript.  
Work/Activities section
Read instructions and use your best judgment. This is essentially your resume think of it that way. Group things if it makes sense, explains things better, and saves space. Your three most meaningful experiences are the ones that are most meaningful to you – don’t try to game this question or second-guess your readers. In these three explain why they are the most meaningful.  
**Remember to send all college transcripts. Follow application instructions for this.  
Regards, Carol and Stephanie
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