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Result: Invite (will be regrettably declining this offer in favour of UBC, best of luck to those on the waitlist!) Geography: OOP GPA: 3.89 MCAT: 521 Degree: BSc (currently on a 2nd professional degree) E.C: Good mixed-length (long term 5+ years & shorter summer activities) set of activities that showed qualities in leadership, self-reflection & personal development, inter-professional/collaboration and being able to communicate. There were a few key points in each of the pillars mentioned above that I made sure to hammer home & emphasize in writing during the application essay. Overall, I think retrospection, that is being able to think back to how all your culminated life experiences defined who you are today is important. Equally important is how you write it all down. This is coming from a 4th time applicant to medical schools in Canada who's been rejected pre-interview in each prior application year. Interview: Thought the interview went really well! Although there were technical issues - there was still no need to panic Thoughts: 4th time applicant to medical schools in Canada, and U of A is the first acceptance I've received. So happy!

TIME STAMP: Dec. 12, 11:26 PSTInterview Invite or Regrets: InviteEarly or Regular Deadline: RegularGPA or AGPA (if applicable): ~85MCAT (CPBS / CARS / BBFL / PSBB): 521Current Degree (UG/Bachelors/Masters/PhD): 2nd degreeGeography (IP/OOP): IPExtracurricular Activities (awards, achievements, volunteering, employment, research, etc.): pm So delighted to be able to post this. Been a long-time lurker for the past (4) unsuccessful application cycles. Don't give up! Goodluck to all!