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If you are applying to medical school, you maybe applying to both DO and MD schools. While the applications are relatively similar, there are a few differences in character counts/limits for the DO application to keep in mind while you are drafting your essays and activities sections! Here’s a real quick guide for your review that highlights the differences!
| Application | Personal Statement Character Limit | Activities Character Limit | Most Meaningful Activity Limits |
| MD (AMCAS) | 5300 characters (including spaces) | 700 characters (including spaces) | 3 can be selected as a most meaningful activity. You’ll have an additional 1325 characters for these |
| DO (AACOMAS) | 4500 characters (including spaces) | 600 characters (including spaces) | Not applicable |
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