LFOHarmonics Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 I didn't reallly want to post, but I guess it could help someone later on idk.Result: Rejected, again Time Stamp: 515PM wGPA: 3.86 (cGPA of 3.5) Year: Graduated in 2015 MCAT: Took it three times 26 (8VR) -> 31 (9VR) -> 515 (129 Physics, 130 Cars, 128 Bio and Psych) ECs: I mean I guess average. A solid year of hosptial volunteering in 12th grade, and every summer following university. Lots of music since high school, currently produce and release stuff on collectives and shit. Like one campus volunteering leadership (was mental health related). No real research, but a really unqiue (ish) honour's thesis with a faculty presentation. Since grad, I've worked at a thrift store (yay.....). Since grad I've also been volunteering with a youth center for at-risk teens. Geography: OntarioReally bummed. Maybe my EC's were poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookacola Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Result: Regrets Time Stamp: 5:42pm EST 2 year GPA: 3.95 Year: 4th year MCAT: 51 (127 CARS, 130 B/B, 130 P/S, 128 C/P) EC's: Nothing stellar. Very average although I try to do things that I actually enjoy and am interested in. This is most likely why I didn't get an interview. Told myself I wouldn't be upset since I have other interview invitations, turns out it still does hurt Best of luck to those with interviews! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiynadoll Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Result: Invite (I still can't believe it, a part of me is waiting for an email saying this was an accident) Time Stamp: 1:08 PM PST Interview Date: Will aim for 3/24-25 since I have a crazy schedule for the earlier interview time slot GPA: 3.7 (cGPA and recent 2 years) Year: 5th year UG MCAT: 131/128/131/128Geography: OOP ECs: huge variety of random things, not long term... not really health care centered either... nor do I think any are significant. I honestly (not even trying to be humble or anything) believe that this list pales in comparison to 90%+ of others who've posted on this forum. Posting to show ppl that there is hope! some but not much volunteering in health care setting (<100hrs total) 16 mo. research assistant co-op position in hospital multiple part-time customer service jobs from 2009-present Managed a restaurant for 3 months recreational level sports for 3 years (not competitive) school social club exec, 3 years freelance makeup artist 2 awards in highschool for Mock Trial and Japanese (LOL) one poster presentation, trying to get paper published but so far no luck, 2nd author one abstract, 2nd author I was really upset after a rejection from UBC (for which I'm IP for) made me feel like chances for Ontario schools (OOP) seem impossible... I figured reject from Mac was to be expected with a 128 in CARS and my GPA (I felt like CASPER went ok, but not stellar), but I only learned about western's CARS 129 cutoff when I got the email... Would've more seriously considered re-taking MCAT if I knew that there was a hard cutoff since I was so close without seriously prepping. I don't have high hopes for UofT with my GPA and ECs, but I truly did not think I had a shot at Queens with that too.... Legit I messaged a former classmate who is now at Queens right after today's rejection email from Western, turns out even with stellar ECs she got only an interview at Queens... Perhaps Queens values specific ECs? I also wonder if they look at extraneous circumstances pre-interview? The reason for the non-stop part time work, low volunteer hours and freelancing is because I live 2 hours commute from school, mom's got early stages of heart failure and my dad's gone through 3 brain surgeries (I had entered this in , is legally blind and cannot work. I spent most of my "free" time doing paid work, and not volunteering. (/edit, i just realized OMSAS didn't have a section for this? I logged on and didnt see any but I don't remember if there was or not) scubadancingg, clever_smart_boy_like_me and abouttimeijoined 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eccmed Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Result: Regrets Time Stamp: 4:55pm EST 2 year GPA: 3.70, (cgpa: 2.85) Year: BA, graduated; been working MCAT: 512 (128 CARS, 127 B/B, 130 P/S, 127 C/P) EC's: Couple of publications (1st author, 2nd author), hospital and clinic, shadowing, lots of travel, some mental health stuff, working 3 years in research I knew I was borderline for most schools and this is my first year applying. Not sure whether to reapply though. Congratulations to those who were invited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struggling2getin Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Result: Regrets Time Stamp: 5:18 pm EST GPA: 3.94 Year: 4th year UG MCAT: 515 (128 CARS, 131 B/B, 127 P/S, 129 C/P) EC's: Below Average to Average Geography: IPPossibly no love from Ontario this cycle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popetopus Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Result: Invite Time Stamp: 1:06 PST Interview Date: probably 2nd weekendwGPA: 3.89Year: BSc. Complete MCAT: 512 (128 CARS)ECs: average? usual hospital and club stuff, some unique long term hobbies, diverse community service work, research etc. PM me if you'd like!Geography: oop Congrats to all those receiving invites, looking forward to meeting some of you in March! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j17f Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Result: Regrets Time Stamp: 6:21 pm EST GPA: 3.97 Year: 2nd year out of 2nd undergrad MCAT: 514 (125 CARS) EC's: I'd say above average, pretty varied and some unique ones.Geography: IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greensurR Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Result: Reject Time Stamp: 6:19 PM wGPA: 3.9 Year: MSc MCAT: 9/10/9 ECs: Good. Clear themes and commitment. Research, advocacy etc. Geography: IP I think the MCAT is the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMislove Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Result: Invite Time Stamp: 3:57pm Interview Date: Probably choose end of MarchwGPA: 3.95, 3.77 cGPAYear: Graduated 2nd UG 2016 MCAT: 130/126 (CARS, so don't give up hope!!)/128/130ECs: PM for details, but varied among school EC's, lots of work, some NSERCs, and some typical pre-med volunteering. Geography: IP I never thought I would be posting here, and I am so friggen ectastic after 4 application cycles. Good luck to everyone, can't wait to meet you! Let's kick some interview butt. And for everyone else, DO NOT GIVE UP HOPE. I was rejected from EVERY school for 3 years, and here is this fourth time and friggen QUEENS invited me. You can do it too, just work the hardest you can, be as positive as you can, reach out to your friends and family as much as you can. YOU CAN DO IT, maybe not today, maybe not next year, but IT CAN HAPPEN . Sauna, clever_smart_boy_like_me, ksend and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yup Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Result: Invite!! 2 year GPA: 3.96 Year: 4th year Undergrad MCAT: 512- 88th overall (127/129/128/128) EC's: PM me! Honestly was not expecting due to (lower?) MCAT! So happy for this opportunity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMDorDieTrying Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Result: Regrets Time Stamp: 6:21PM wGPA: 3.93Year: 2nd Year MSc MCAT: 11/10/13 (PS/VR/BS)ECs: Never lucky.Geography: IP PeterPatting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Result: Regrets Time Stamp: 4:35 PM wGPA: 3.97 Year: UG Complete MCAT: 513 ECs: PM me Geography: IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniorerio Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Result: Invite Time Stamp: 4:10 PM ESTcGPA: 3.97 (OMSAS)Year: 3rd year UG MCAT: I think it was 129/128/129/127 but honestly I don't remember anymore ECs: Pretty vanilla, had a variety of experiences but nothing extraordinary. PM for details Geography: OOP Good luck to everyone! Hang in there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicase Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Result: Invite!! Time Stamp: 12:57 PM (PST) Interview Date: TBDwGPA: 3.83 Year: Graduated UG MCAT: 517 (127 CARS)ECs: Diverse and pretty long term: >500 hours hospital volunteering, 1st author pub, research grant, long-term employment, volunteering with kids and other populations, mentoring in school and out, club execs etc, I filled out most of my ABS slots. PM for details! Popetopus and RichardDegrasseSagan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RichardDegrasseSagan Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Timestamp: 4:01 pm EST on Jan 31st 2017 Result: Invite!! 2 year GPA: 3.97 Year: Finished Undergrad MCAT: 518- 98th(?) overall (129/129/131/129) EC's: PM me! Holy smokes! This is unbelievable getting all these interviews considering the position I was in like 3 years ago. Congrats to everyone receiving an interview. Those who didn't, keep working hard! coffeeisthebest, helicase, daniorerio and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Result: Nope Time Stamp: 1:57 pacific wGPA: 3.98 Year: UG Complete last year MCAT: 129/126/128/129 ECs: I thought they were pretty good. I competed at the national level in sport, was a varsity athlete during university, lots of awards/scholarships/grants, research, lots of volunteering with the homeless and at risk youth, long term employment with the ministry of forests, and I have a couple trades under my belt (carpentry, welding, mechanics), along with shorter term volunteer work. Geography: OOP Well I struck out with every Ontario school. I'm a slow typer so I kinda knew mcmasters and Ottawa weren't a go given they use the Casper. I'm guessing queens really didn't like my MCAT score? I'm pretty bummed out, I really wanted at least one interview in Ontario. Fingers crossed for UBC Frank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangliocytoma Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Result: YESSSSS Time Stamp: 4:03 ESTwGPA: 3.87 Year: UG Complete last yearMCAT: 128/127/130/127 ECs: I wasn't sure if i'd be considered good or not. Currently working as a lab tech in biotech company. Lots of research in many fields(clinical, basic science, population studies), 2 first author pubs with 2 more in prep, 2 conference presentations. A fair bit of teaching experience (2 TAships, guitar teacher at campus guitar club, lots of mentoring students in the lab), 1 year club executive member, played lots of soccer my whole life, played many musical instruments my whole life. I'm so excited, this is my first interview invite. Can't wait to meet everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreng12 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Result: Invite!! Time Stamp: 4:08 pm Interview Date: probably 1st weekend wGPA: 3.96Year: 4th year BASc MCAT: 524 (132/131/132/129)ECs: decent I think? Geography: IP Can't wait to see some of you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deguy123 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 TIME STAMP: Jan/31 @ 4:00pm Result: Invite cGPA: 3.97 (OMSAS) MCAT: 520 (131/129/129/131) ECs: 3 years research (3 first author pubs/3 first author under review; conference; invitation to scientific meeting, etc.); 4 years personal training; VP and P of student club; managed restaurant for 2 summers; 6 years tutoring; additional volunteer, awards, and employment. Year: 5th year UG (Co-op) Geography: IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morinphen Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Result: Regrets 2 year GPA: 3.94 second undergrad MCAT: 515 - 129/128/130/128 EC's: Research, volunteering, community work, etc Very sad see you all next year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddy1234 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Result: Invite Time Stamp: 4:07pm Interview Date: not decided yetGPA: 3.87Year: 3 MCAT: 130/126/128/130ECs: wide variety of stuff including research, sports teams, volunteering with vulnerable populations, student council, etc. but I didn't fill out all 48 spots on the ABS. PM for details Geography: IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MunHeon H. Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 never thought id be posting here! Result: Invite Time Stamp: 4:00PM Interview Date: UndecidedGPA: ~3.9Year: Currently finishing up 4th year of undergrad MCAT: 127/126/129/131ECs: The basics pretty much, maybe a little unique Geography: IP Really thought I wouldn't be getting an invite since I've seen so many amazing people on this forum get rejected with better stats than me! My MCAT score is probably just barely above average for the applicant pool - so people with relatively low scores, don't give up! This is my first admissions cycle so I'm super pumped. Gotta start practicing my MMI skills! Good luck everyone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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