FrankTheTank Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 IP (NB) Applicant After three years of applying, I finally have an acceptance! After last year's low wait list score definitely surprised to receive this. GPA: 3.6 MCAT: 504 Interview: Felt like this was by far the best interview I had ever done. Was extremely pleased walking out of there. Think I actually preferred interviewing in Saint John rather than Halifax. Hopefully this post can show that a strong interview can make up for a low GPA and MCAT! Have also interviewed at MUN but am currently leaning towards Dal even if I do get in there. LoneStar, henslice, vbear and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat8890 Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 IP (NB) Applicant - Accepted! (first time applying) GPA: 4.0 MCAT: 524 (129/132/131/132) Interview: felt like it went fairly well, only one station that really stumped me. I felt much more confident than I did at MUN interviews 2 weeks earlier. ECs: non-traditional applicant. MSc in biology, hospital volunteer 8+ years, Let's Talk Science Volunteer 5+ years, peer mentor, OneMatch volunteer, worked in a lab for 5+ years after my undergrad as a research assistant, numerous conference presentations, awards etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henslice Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 OOP Accepted! Stats previously posted Interview: I thought it was average. Practiced with just one person the day before my interview. However, I read a book about MMI (can't remember the name) and studied current affairs in medicine using white coat black arts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosetta123 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 IP Accepted! GPA: 3.9 MCAT: 518 (130/129/130/129) ECs: a little bit of everything! Interview: I think it was so-so, I went back on forth on it over the past few months. My biggest tip is don't get discouraged by a rocky station especially at the beginning, try to psych yourself back up as much as possible for the rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA Med Advisor Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Congrats to everyone who got their acceptance this year!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballsortahard Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 OOP 2nd rejection GPA: 3.9 MCAT: 515 (130, 129, 130, 126) Interview: "Felt" worse than last year, but apparently I scored better *shrugs* ECs: varied, lots of medical related, not a lot of "volunteering" though, maybe that got me. Spent time on my essays. Scores: GPA/MCAT: 22.00/25.00 (same as last year) Essay & Supp: 21.75/35.00 (up from last year) Interview: 25.20/40.00 (up from last year) Total: 68.95/100.00 Total was 62.61 last year, so I'm doing better which is better than nothing! Still have another interview in 2 weeks so wish me luck! I'm a bit bummed but it's a journey! Congrats to those that made it this year and chin up to those that didn't. We'll get there!! "lots of medical related, not a lot of "volunteering" though" Would you mind explaining how you have lots of medical experience but not volunteering? how were you getting your medical experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js660327 Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 "lots of medical related, not a lot of "volunteering" though" Would you mind explaining how you have lots of medical experience but not volunteering? how were you getting your medical experience? Yeah absolutely! I was a student athletic trainer for 6 years (lots of injuries/on-site first aid) and I've been a medic in the reserves for almost 5 years working in the field and in clinics. One is "extra-curricular", the other is "employment". Did that answer your question? ballsortahard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDtobe2021 Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 IP (NB) First time applicant (mature student) - Accepted! GPA: 3.9 MCAT: 503 Supplemental: Quite a variety of medical and non medical involvement. Worked in community health doing community development for a few years where I worked collaboratively to develop food security, health promotion, and harm reduction initiatives. I also coached basketball for a number of years, was on numerous non profit boards, and was the President of a mental health advocacy program. My letter was well written and discussed not only my accomplishments, but also the impact they had on the overall health of my community. Interview: Went quite well. My experience in community health definitely helped with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PulsusParadoxus Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Just accepted a spot off the NB resident waitlist at MUN, will be declining Dal shortly. DrNietzsche 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo626 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Wonder if the IP waitlist has moved... The Dal forum seems to be very quiet lately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainGear Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Wonder if the IP waitlist has moved... The Dal forum seems to be very quiet lately! I checked the Facebook page and it seems like quite a few new people were added within the last week and few days. That is probably a sign that the waitlist has been moving, but they could be OOP and NB residents as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glittergirl Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 I checked the Facebook page and it seems like quite a few new people were added within the last week and few days. That is probably a sign that the waitlist has been moving, but they could be OOP and NB residents as well. What is the FB page? I want to creep haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo626 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 What is the FB page? I want to creep haha. It's Dalhousie Medicine Class of 2021 I recognize someone who was recently added and she is most definitely IP !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo626 Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Very pleased to be posting this:Accepted off the waitlist!!!!! IP NS Got the email today! catchlynall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzebra42 Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 I declined as in IP today. Good luck to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainGear Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 IP Accepted off Waitlist (score of 71.47) GPA: 4.0 MCAT: 510 (130/126/129/125) ECs: Did quite a bit in high school and 4 years of undergrad, but only what I really enjoyed! Interview: Thought it went much better than last year, but my score actually went down. SO EXCITED!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo626 Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Congratz CaptainGear!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyssonance Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Hey all, I'm writing to post that I have been accepted off the OOP waitlist! My score was 76.25. For those of you waiting, best of luck and don't give up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchlynall Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 OOP Accepted off the waitlist this morning Score: 74.45 MCAT was 515 with a 130 CARS ECs/General attributes : lots of research experience with one pub and a bunch in the works, work at a research centre, Master of Public Health from UofT, public health placement in Labrador, Reviewer for the journal Youth Engagement in Health Promotion, supervised a Masters student, worked on a cross-Canada KT workplace intervention project, worked as a Charge Nurse and PSW in a retirement home. This has been my dream for over a decade. During my Masters I decided against medicine, but came back to it last year and know this is the path for me. As a 25 year old who hadn't studied the basic sciences in 8 years, studied, retook the MCAT and applied to 10 schools across Canada. Only interviewed at Dal and I am overjoyed to be going there. Waitlisters, keep your heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo626 Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Congratz catchlynall!! Was rooting for ya!! catchlynall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medis Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 19 hours ago, catchlynall said: OOP Accepted off the waitlist this morning Score: 74.45 MCAT was 515 with a 130 CARS ECs/General attributes : lots of research experience with one pub and a bunch in the works, work at a research centre, Master of Public Health from UofT, public health placement in Labrador, Reviewer for the journal Youth Engagement in Health Promotion, supervised a Masters student, worked on a cross-Canada KT workplace intervention project, worked as a Charge Nurse and PSW in a retirement home. This has been my dream for over a decade. During my Masters I decided against medicine, but came back to it last year and know this is the path for me. As a 25 year old who hadn't studied the basic sciences in 8 years, studied, retook the MCAT and applied to 10 schools across Canada. Only interviewed at Dal and I am overjoyed to be going there. Waitlisters, keep your heads up! Congrats. So your friend with low 75 got accepted too? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchlynall Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 30 minutes ago, Medis said: Congrats. So your friend with low 75 got accepted too? Thanks. Yes she did! She is not a member on the forums, so I don't know if she'll post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medis Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Reapplying for next cycle. Once again congrats to all who got accepted this year and best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibbler Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 OOP Waitlisted GPA : 3.9 , MCAT: 515 Score: 77.63 Doctorofmydreams 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dankmeme Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 IP Accepted So happy to finally be posting this here!!!! Looks like decisions came very early this year!! GPA: 4.0 MCAT: 511 Interview: Felt pretty good about it - a couple rough stations but overall I felt like I connected with multiple interviewers. ECs: lots Doctorofmydreams and heyhellohi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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