Here's how to navigate through the AMCAS - AAMC application site to upload a recommendation letter.


1. Make sure to sign up and create an application on the AMCAS website.



2. In the AMCAS system, on the Letters of Evaluation page, click Add Letter of Evaluation/Recommendation


3. A window will pop-up, select Committee Letter, Letter Packet, or Individual Letter (as appropriate).


4. Enter your letter writer's information and, as the email address, paste the unique address that PrivateFolio has assigned to that letter.

*Note: the unique email address can be found on your Privatefolio account next to the corresponding letter under the Rec Letter >> Letters on File page.


5. Click Save, once all the information is entered, which will bring a pop-up screen asking if you want to generate a Letter Request Form, click Yes.


6. You will then see a form. This form will show two important pieces of information, the applicant's AAMC ID and the Letter ID. Take note of both.


7. With these information, sign-in to your PrivateFolio account. Click on the Delivery tab and then click the button labeled AMCAS-AAMC LETTER.

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8. Enter your AAMC ID and the Letter ID on the fields provided and select the associated letter from the drop down list.



9. Click the Initiate Letter Request. You will see a confirmation notification indicating that the request has been submitted 

    !Note there is still one step left.


10. The AMCAS-AAMC system will receive this request and confirm that the information is valid, and as soon as this happens (generally 2-3 minutes) you will receive an email notification asking you to approve payment for the upload.


11. Log-in to your PrivateFolio account and click on Payment Required which will be visible in the upper left-hand corner of the page.


12. Click the checkmark to approve payment ($2) using the funds in your account balance. If you don't have funds available, click the credit card icon to pay by credit card.


You're all set! PrivateFolio will upload the letter on your behalf and you will receive a confirmation email when the upload is completed. Most uploads are processed the same day they are approved.