FlyingSolo

I was able to finish a 2 year course-based masters in 1 year and not miss any applications cycles. My top secret trick was to take as many "open study" classes as I could during the first year, make sure I liked the program and that I would get a job at the end of it. The following year I took 45 credits September-July 30th and was able to get the golden proof of completion letter in time. It was really really tight and stressful at the end, but it did work out. I doubt they have open studies classes for counselling but some other programs might! Good luck!

Well earned!

Accepted to Kelowna Result: rejected (2014), rejected (2015), rejected (2016), Accepted into SMP (2017) GPA: ~90% overall, adjusted, and old pre-req's. AQ: ~32-33 (2014-2016) NAQ: 33 (2016) TFR: 64.5 (2014), 61.5 (2015), 65.6 (2016) MCAT: 26 (2014-2017) and had to do it 3 times before getting above 6 on verbal (I got an 8 on my third attempt). ***Then I thought the verbal was holding me back so I spent all summer only studying that section, and bought a prep course, and ended up doing worse with a 5! (What a waste of time, money and emotional stress!)*** Interview: below average (2014-2016) and assuming average or above this time around (or maybe they were just tired of reviewing my application?!). Completed undergrad and a masters. After being rejected with a 'below average' interview three years in a row, I pretty much gave up and assumed something was wrong with me that I was completely unaware of. I'm sorry for those who received regrets this time around, and for those who are waiting on the waitlist. Any words of advice I can give would just be a repeat from others. Do what you love, live your life, and be the best you can be in whatever you are passionate about and you will get in somewhere eventually. I know people wonder how to get a high NAQ and from my experience I have been consistently high with minimal volunteering. My experience ranges from a lot of diverse paid work experience, and high level athletics (international competitions for 8 years). If anyone wants specific advice feel free to message me. Good luck to the waitlisters I hope it moves fast for you! And good luck to those who continue to re-apply. The longer you wait the sweeter it will feel

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