vmed88 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Result: Accepted (London) Speechless! Timestamp: 8:54am EST 2-year GPA: 3.92 MCAT: 128/129/129 Interview: In person... was a little unsure how this went as I was the first person done by 15 minutes... panel was a little unresponsive/cold but otherwise I think it went okay. Looking back, I think there were some areas to improve on but I did my best to be myself and show my critical thinking skills especially with scenario-type questions. Year: 4th year UG Geography: SWOMEN Politely declining this offer for another school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeahokayman Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Result: Accepted (Unspecified campus) Timestamp: 9:02am ET 2-year GPA: 3.89 MCAT: 130/129/130 Interview: Online. I thought it was fine, but it was hard to get a read on the panel with the nature of the interview. Had a couple moments where I felt I really connected with the panel and gave solid answers, but I also rambled and went in circles for a couple questions. Year: gap year, post undergrad. Geography: Non-SWOMEN My only interview and offer so I will definitely be accepting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunnicutt Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) Result: Accepted (London Campus) - knocked the wind out of me Timestamp: 9:02 AM 2-year GPA: 3.86 cGPA: 3.3 (There's always hope) MCAT: 129/126/129 Interview: (In person) Was honoured to have an interview and felt great about it but slowly doubted myself as the months went by. Year: Currently working - Finished undergrad last year Geography: SWOMEN Will be Accepting Edited May 28, 2020 by Hunnicutt Campus Assignment Maryxz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
коронавирус Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Result: Normal Waitlist Timestamp: 9:08am 2-year GPA: 4.0 MCAT: 127/127/132 Interview: Virtual - felt it was the 2nd best of my 4. I was a bit shaky at the beginning but really came on during the latter half of the interview. Year: 4th Geography: Non-SWOMEN I will be removing myself from the waitlist. Best of luck to everyone waiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStern Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Result: Accepted!! (unspecified) Timestamp: 8:58AM 2-year GPA: 3.97 MCAT: 130/129/129 Interview: In person. Genuinely thought it was bad, and that's not just me catastrophizing all interviews. I had another interview that I thought went well (got waitlisted there). Assumed I would get an R and was very pleasantly surprised Year: Graduated UG in 2019 Geography: Non-SWOMEN Plan to accept, feel free to DM any questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRoastBlaq Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Result: ACCEPTED (unspecified) Timestamp: 9:02AM 2-year GPA: 3.95 MCAT: 129/126/128/132 (515) Interview: In person interview. I came out feeling like I did well, but it was really hard to gauge it. There were some impressive things on my application I really wanted to talk about in the interview but didn't get a chance to. Worked out in the end! Year: Graduated from Masters, been working for a Bay St. firm for about a year. Geography: SWOMEN Will be accepting since this is my only offer. 5th time the charm and conbrio 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halimed Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Result: ACCEPTED (London) Timestamp: 9:02AM 2-year GPA: 3.8 MCAT: 129/129/129/129 (519) Interview: Online interview, came out feeling really great felt it was my best interview. Year: Graduated from Masters, been working for in Biotech in Halifax. Geography: Halifax, NS Not sure yet, deciding between queens/western/dalhousie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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anonymouspanda Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Result: Low Waitlist (Unspecified campus) Timestamp: 10:45 AM 2-year GPA: 3.9 MCAT: 129/128/127 Interview: online Year: Graduated and working Geography: Non-SWOMEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPI Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Result: High Waitlist (Unspecified campus) Timestamp: 9:04 AM 2-year GPA: 3.93 MCAT: 130/127/129 Interview: In person, felt great coming out of it then immediately felt terrible about everything i said. Year: Gap year Geography: Non-SWOMEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeshore Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Result: High Waitlist Timestamp: 9:04 AM 2-year GPA: 3.8 MCAT: 130/128/131 Interview: In person. Felt OK and like i could have prepared more, and think this is what pulled me down since GPA doesn't seem to be a major player in acceptances. Year: Gap year, working Geography: Non-SWOMEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theevilsloth Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Result: Low Waitlist (Unspecified campus) Timestamp: 10:45 AM 2-year GPA: 3.96 MCAT: 129/128/128 Interview: Online Year: BSc. 2019 Geography: Non-SWOMEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applicant95 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Does anyone know if there's a Facebook group yet? Congrats to all those who got offers! Excited to meet you (hopefully in-person but maybe not) in the fall! wdsoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nystead Posted May 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Applicant95 said: Does anyone know if there's a Facebook group yet? Congrats to all those who got offers! Excited to meet you (hopefully in-person but maybe not) in the fall! https://www.facebook.com/groups/schulichmeds2024/ wdsoo and Applicant95 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremedToronto Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Congrats to everyone who are hearing the big news now and congrats on-hold to those who will hear later MD_Dream97 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmed2.0 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 11 hours ago, hbmed said: So excited to meet you!! Low GPA squad unite LOL. CONGRATS!! I was in the same boat- lower GPA, only interview, first app cycle. Stunned Can't wait to meet you too!! Still in shock I think haha hbmed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkles123 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Result: normal waitlist Timestamp: 9:07 AM 2-year GPA: 3.94 MCAT: 131/129/131 Interview: Felt okay but was super short, so looking back I think I could have elaborated more Year: Just finished 4th year Geography: Non-SWOMEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDWoman Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Is there anyone here that will be declining a McMaster offer by accepting Western, or indirectly removing themselves from the McMaster waitlist by accepting Western? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwearglasses Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Do we have to accept/decline anything on the student portal? I'm not sure what that button is there for.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conbrio Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Result: Accepted (London) Timestamp: 9:01 am EST 2-year GPA: 3.92 MCAT: 129/131/130 Interview: In-person. I practiced a fair bit, once or twice a week starting in November, though slacked off near the end. I read a lot of articles online about ethics, healthcare issues, and news, which was really helpful for interview questions. I went through my personal activities and thought about what I learned from them and how it applied to medicine, and how to talk about it concisely (which was hard). For critical thinking/ethics issues, I tried to be honest about my limitations and lack of knowledge, and how I would address that. I tried to frame some questions from my own experiences growing up in a low SES family and the hardships we faced, not just in terms of health. I rambled a bit and went way overtime during my actual interview though, and I'm pretty sure I didn't actually finish answering all the interview questions LOL. But I guess it worked out somehow. I started off pretty good, rambled a bit in the middle as I got tired, then ended off okay but not finishing all the questions I think. I don't think I really personally connected with my interviewers or made them laugh, they were pretty neutral for the whole thing. But I overheard them discussing my interview after I had left the room (I couldn't make out actual words of course) and it seemed to be pretty active, positive chatter. So I felt pretty good about the whole thing, like a 4/5. Glad it worked out! Year: Graduated, working Geography: Non-SWOMEN Growing up poor and without access to much support or connections, I was never really sure I could get or afford a university education or even be a doctor. When I was finally able to afford university tuition, this made it hard to do well in school and I ended with a 3.5~ cumulative GPA. Nevertheless, I didn't want to give up and after 3 cycles, I'm so excited to hear the good news today. I'm grateful to everyone (family, friends, coworkers, supervisors) who supported me or took a chance on me -- it's been a team effort and I'm excited to give back going forward. I've accepted this offer. CHG, CaramelMD, Maryxz and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStern Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, iwearglasses said: Do we have to accept/decline anything on the student portal? I'm not sure what that button is there for.. I believe just on OMSAS. Can someone who has firmly accepted respond to this? I have a question about the followup email I received after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WileyCoyote Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Result: Accepted (London)!!!! Timestamp: 12:01am (online portal) 2-year GPA: ~3.96 MCAT: 131/128/131 Interview: In person - I practiced quite a bit and felt really comfortable with the panel, I'm glad that they felt the same! Year: M.Sc. Geography: Non-SWOMEN I have accepted this offer, I am so excited to join this class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.splice Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Result: Accepted (London) Timestamp: 9:04am EST 2-year GPA: 3.895 MCAT: 129/126/129 Interview: Online. This was my first cycle applying so I really had no idea what I was walking into, but I spent almost a full month preparing for my interview. Leaving the interview I felt really good about it. I was able to highlight important experiences and made it clear how much I wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. During the scenario-type questions I felt kind of iffy for at least 1 of them. The interviewers were very friendly and one of them really seemed to take an interest in my experiences. Over the past ~1 month I really started doubting my answers and thought I could have improved them. I finished the interview almost 15 minutes early, so I was asked a couple of extra questions about my experiences, but overall had a good feeling about the interview. Year: Not sure. Took a 5th year and graduated in 2019. Was currently taking some pre-requisite courses over the 2019-2020 year as a part-time non-degree student. Not sure if this would count as a 6th year or a gap year. Geography: Non-SWOMEN, IP I interviewed at Ottawa as well, but was placed on the waitlist this morning. Western was my #1 choice and I am so grateful and beyond ecstatic that I have received an offer. Never in a million years would I have thought I'd be going to medical school here in Ontario, especially with my CARS score :| . My cGPA was ~3.6 which isn't amazing for most people, but I worked extremely hard to bring it up to this after an incredibly shaky start in my first year (~D+ average). I wrote the MCAT twice, with a score of 513 the first time, and then a 511 the second time (went from 124 in CARS to a 126 in CARS though). At this point I had 0 confidence in myself but decided to apply anyways through the ACCESS Pathway. Despite the tears and disappointment, it all paid off in the end. Moral of the story: please, please, please don't give up. This forum and **DELETED** have been incredibly insightful, and I want to help pay it forward using my own experiences, so if anyone has any questions or needs advice, message me and I will do everything I can to help you out. Congratulations to everyone offered admission, you will all make amazing doctors! To everyone who has been wait-listed, be proud of how far you have made it. Simply getting an interview invite is an incredible accomplishment and I sincerely hope everything works out in your favour!!! Never give up on your dreams people, I promise you it'll work out in the end. conbrio, pigeon34, CaramelMD and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbeanbun Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Result: Accepted (will be accepting this offer! western is my second choice school so I'd only turn down this offer if I get off the waitlist at my top choice in the next two weeks lol) Timestamp: midnight? lol 2-year GPA: 3.97 MCAT: 131/129/132 Interview: **in person Year: 4th yr undergrad Geography: Non-SWOMEN conbrio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5th time the charm Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, conbrio said: Result: Accepted (London) Timestamp: 9:01 am EST 2-year GPA: 3.92 MCAT: 129/131/130 Interview: In-person. I practiced a fair bit, once or twice a week starting in November, though slacked off near the end. I read a lot of articles online about ethics, healthcare issues, and news, which was really helpful for interview questions. I went through my personal activities and thought about what I learned from them and how it applied to medicine, and how to talk about it concisely (which was hard). For critical thinking/ethics issues, I tried to be honest about my limitations and lack of knowledge, and how I would address that. I tried to frame some questions from my own experiences growing up in a low SES family and the hardships we faced, not just in terms of health. I rambled a bit and went way overtime during my actual interview though, and I'm pretty sure I didn't actually finish answering all the interview questions LOL. But I guess it worked out somehow. I started off pretty good, rambled a bit in the middle as I got tired, then ended off okay but not finishing all the questions I think. I don't think I really personally connected with my interviewers or made them laugh, they were pretty neutral for the whole thing. But I overheard them discussing my interview after I had left the room (I couldn't make out actual words of course) and it seemed to be pretty active, positive chatter. So I felt pretty good about the whole thing, like a 4/5. Glad it worked out! Year: Graduated, working Geography: Non-SWOMEN Growing up poor and without access to much support or connections, I was never really sure I could get or afford a university education or even be a doctor. When I was finally able to afford university tuition, this made it hard to do well in school and I ended with a 3.5~ cumulative GPA. Nevertheless, I didn't want to give up and after 3 cycles, I'm so excited to hear the good news today. I'm grateful to everyone (family, friends, coworkers, supervisors) who supported me or took a chance on me -- it's been a team effort and I'm excited to give back going forward. I've accepted this offer. congrats conbrio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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