kathbro2

This was SO ME getting in after my 4th attempt last year. So awkward. I dreaded it every year (even with the “It’s that time of year again...” line). But the perk, is that when you finally do get in, you get to send them all one last OMGWEDIDIT email. Everyone of them responded with about the same level of enthusiasm I did. I even had some super random HR people (because let’s face it, after a while Supervisors leave, but HR shall remain) responding like they’ve been following my story for years, asking me to stay in touch.

Hi there. UBC Med 2022 here. I’m going to go ahead and say your major does not matter. My majors were psychology and VISUAL ART. Yes, you read that right.

I CAN'T EVEN BELIEVE IT! TIME STAMP: 12:25 pm PST Result: Accepted to Vancouver (first choice) Early or Regular Deadline: Regular AGPA: ~88 (B.A. Psychology and Visual Art) MCAT: 520 ECs: Older applicant, and I've been volunteering since I was 12 so pretty extensive volunteer experience. Lots with mental health, kids, marginalized groups and leadership roles. Geography: IP Interview: I felt pretty good about all of it. This was my 4th time applying to UBC, and first time interviewing there. It's my home and I am still actively involved in volunteer work there. After 3 outright rejections, I almost didn't apply again to UBC this year - clearly, they weren't interested in me, since I have never gotten an interview invite and fair enough, I am an atypical applicant. But I always thought if only they would give me a chance to stand up and tell them what makes me a fit ... well, I finally got the chance. It's my "white whale." --- All I can say is, don't give up. Nothing worth achieving in life comes easy. Keep trying and pursue what makes you feel meaningful in the meantime. If you persist, anything can happen. Edit on request - my scores from last year (NAQ likely increased): AQ: 23.08 NAQ: 30.00