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AIS Definitions and Descriptions

The following is a list of definitions and descriptions for abbreviations appearing in the online AIS. Included are those abbreviations about which we most frequently receive questions.

If the item you're looking for doesn't appear below, and clarification isn't provided in the Frequently Asked Questions, let us know at advisors@aamc.org.

 

Abbreviation/Field Name

Definition / Description

AO

All Other. Includes those courses not included in BCPM course data.

BCPM

BCPM is a category that comprises courses considered to be Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics courses.

CUM

Cumulative

CUM UG

Cumulative Undergraduate GPA, including both BCPM and AO course work.

CUM UG AO

Cumulative Undergraduate GPA, including only AO course work.

CUM UG BCPM

Cumulative Undergraduate GPA, including only BCPM course work.

GPA

Grade Point Average

NR

Not Released. This applicant / Examinee did not release his / her data to your institution.

Letter ID

Unique 7 digit number assigned to each letter entry on the AMCAS application.

Letter Request Form

PDF generated for letter writer author that includes the mailing address, applicant's AAMC ID, and the Letter ID associated with that letter entry.

 

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