reptangle Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 ACCEPTED - Hamilton Campus Timestamp: 8:28am cGPA: 3.94 CARS: 131 CasPER: I didn't do much prep for this (read Doing Right and some online medical ethics stuff), and overall felt it was alright. I had difficulty answering one set of questions. Interview: Honestly, I thought this went great. The acting station threw me a little (the scenario was pretty on the nose, haha), but otherwise I really enjoyed talking with my interviewers. I'd done a lot of practice though my school (Western offers 4 mock MMI sessions for students) and a friend who was also applying. I also spent a lot of time experiences/debating ethical scenarios with my SO. IP, currently finishing my MSc General advice for any future applicants reading this, mock MMIs are great; they get you really familiar with the setup, and comfortable with the answer length. Don't feel like you have to fill all 8 minutes with a monologue; it's ok to have silence! I kept my answers around 4-6 minutes on average. If you'd like any advice/tips, feel free to PM me! =) My first choice is Toronto, so I'm hoping I get pulled off the waitlist early; then I can give my Mac spot up to one of you lovely people! =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingboatsinks Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 ACCEPTED TO HAMILTON!! Timestamp: 8:28 GPA: 3.79 VR: 129 (rest of the MCAT was mediocre) CASPER: Felt when I wrote it two years ago that it went more smoothly then, but felt I did a decent enough job outlining my thoughts in the time frame. IP - 2nd year MSc Interview: Felt that most of my stations were things I wasn't expecting, but felt I did a decent job talking through everything. So over the moon right now. This was my only interview, and cannot wait to accept (holding off a day or two in case I click wrong buttons in my current state LOL) Quokka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calle_Rosemount Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Result: Waitlisted Timestamp: 8:35 am cGPA: 3.99 CARS: 129 Casper: Felt very strong about it Interview: Always hard to tell with an MMI, but I felt pretty decent about it Not a big deal, because I was accepted to UofT. Accepting that offer should help move others on the waitlist along, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniorerio Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Accepted to Hamilton! So grateful and happy for this offer! Timestamp: 8:28 am cGPA: 3.97 CARS: 128 Casper: I thought it was just okay, not great but not disastrous Interview: My last interview so I wasn't too nervous and felt fairly well-prepared. I thought most stations went well,but the acting station and a couple others stations felt rough. IP, 3rd year UG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihsh Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Result: Rejected; no wait-list Timestamp: 8:33 am cGPA: 3.99 VR:11 Casper: Felt iffy about it Interview: Thought I did well on 7 out of the 10 stations. Messed up on the remaining 3. Honestly, I was a little surprised to be rejected right off the bat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRE Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Waitlisted 8:35 timestamp 3.76 GPA 127 CARS ++ years of professional experience as an allied health professional in health care CASPER: felt very good about it MMI: thought it went OK, some stations stronger than others, didn't feel I bombed any of them This is my second attempt have been waitlisted both times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medgoals33 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Accepted - Hamilton Campus Timestamp: 8:29am cGPA: 3.87 CARS: 127 Casper: Felt very good about it, considering this year I got to complete the whole test. Interview: Thought it went well, a few stations were rough (especially the acting scenario). Overall left with a good feeling. IP, 2nd year MSc After 3 years and lots of patience, I can finally say I've achieved my dream. Honestly, this has been a gruelling journey and one that has really taught me so much, most importantly to believe in myself. For anyone out there that's feeling disappointed around this time of year, know that you're capable and that for some of us it's just testing our patience that much more. Believe in yourself, because if this is truly what you want, it will work out! I'm a strong believer in paying it forward and I wouldn't be here without support from friends/family that are in/have gone to medical school. If you have any questions or want to chat, feel free to PM me. Good luck! maritimegal, Birdy, wondergirl and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbikes Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Accepted to Hamilton Campus Timestamp: May 9 - 8:29 AM cGPA: 3.73 CARS: 128 CASPer: Felt fine, got answers down for everything. Interview: Also felt fine, had some positive interactions and some 'eh' stations - spent the last month trying not to think about what I should have done differently. IP - BA, compressed BScN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quacksflaptogether Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Result: Waitlisted Time Stamp: 8:35 am cGPA: 3.79Year: Graduated BSc in 2016 CARS: 127 Interviews: This was my third and strongest interviewGeography: IP Will be withdrawing from the waitlist and accepting my offer for Western! Good luck all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premed989 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Result: Waitlisted (Accepted from Waitlist on May 25, about 2 weeks after initial offers). Time Stamp: 8:35 am - May 9 cGPA: 3.97Year: 4th yr CARS: 129 Interviews: I felt like there was 1 spectacular station, 1 absolutely terrible acting station, 2-3 mediocre stations, and the rest were decent to good. Overall, I felt it was decent but not amazing.Geography: IP EDIT: Got off the waitlist for Hamilton campus on May 25, 2:51 pm. Albs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardDegrasseSagan Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Result: Waitlisted Time Stamp: 8:35 am cGPA: 3.61Year: Graduated CARS: 129 Interviews: Felt it went really well! Geography: IP Will be withdrawing from the waitlist. Good luck everyone; whatever the status of your application! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorleaguebaseball Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Result: Accepted to McMaster campusTimestamp: 8:40am ESTGPA: 3.95CARS: 129 Interview: Thought it went well despite some hiccups at a station or two.Year: 4th yearGeography: IP I will be turning down my offer in favour of Western. Good luck to everyone waiting - hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criston Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Result: Accepted to Hamilton Time Stamp: 8:30am cGPA: 3.9Year: Graduated CARS: 128 Interviews: I thought I missed the point and bombed one of them, but great on the rest. Geography: IP Glad to have got the acceptance this year! Spent a lot of time during my commute reading up on health policy, current issues, ethics and interpersonal skills. More importantly, every week, I prepped with a few people I met through this forum. I think it helped a lot talking about interview topics with people who I didn't know well, to better simulate the MMI process and to receive different feedback. I'm happy to have made some friends through the interview process! struggling2getin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedHopeful94 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Result: Accepted to Hamilton campus Time Stamp: 8:28 am cGPA: 3.88Year: Graduated CARS: 126 Interviews: Felt really good about it! Geography: IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machopefulMD Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 ACCEPTED !!!!!!!!! Time Stamp: 8:40 am cGPA: 3.57 Casper: Felt it went great. Spent 2 months preparing so it really paid off! CARS: 126 Interview: Felt great. Had lots of practice. Geography: IP medicineballislife 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful2017 Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Result: Waitlisted (but remaining optimistic!). EDIT: Accepted off waitlist on June 1st (12:22 pm) Time Stamp: 8:36 am cGPA: 3.65Year: Graduated, second degree CARS: 130 Casper: I felt okay about it, however I was surprised to see so many personal questions. Interviews: I had a really incredible experience and enjoyed the MMI format! There is certainly room to improve for next time (if needs be). Geography: IP This was my first time applying and I am thrilled and surprised to have gotten this far! Good luck to fellow waitlisters, those applying again next year, and congrats to accepted applicants! EDIT: I'm happy to answer Q's about my application strategy (second undergrad, only wrote CARS) or the process in general!! PM me if you would like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medzhopeful16 Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Result: Accepted to Hamilton campus Timestamp: May 9th - 8:29 am cGPA: 3.99 CARS: 128 Casper: Felt rushed, but good enough for an interview Interview: Felt really good about most stations, the others were iffy Geography: IP So happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nose Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Result: Accepted Timestamp: 8:27 am cGPA: 3.96 CARS: 128 Casper: Was generally unsure about it. But i also interviewed at Ottawa so I guess couldn't be that bad? Interview: Hard to tell, thought I could've done better in 2-3 stations but I practiced, and generally am confident in my critical thinking skills. Other: IP 3 Year Good luck people on the wait list and i look forward to meeting you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveMeLife Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Result: Accepted IP 4th year Timestamp: 8:42am cGPA: 3.95 CARS: 128 Casper: meh Interview: went really well, felt good walking out of all stations Will be declining this offer for another school! Good Luck to those still waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacebar123 Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Result: Accepted wGPA: 3.96 MCAT: 518 with 128 CARS ECs: guitar teacher, research, club executive positions, hospital tech job (PM for more details on this section) Interview: Felt comfortable. Felt like most of the practice i did for MMI prepared me for Mac's style of questioning the best. Year: 4th Geography: IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceso Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Result: Accepted wGPA: 3.97 MCAT: 130/128/131/128 (517) ECs: I did things I enjoy. 9 years with one organization, worked part-time all throughout undergrad, dabbled in clinical and basic science research (various poster publications, no manuscripts atm), involved with my local cultural community In may opinion, my ECs were less 'competitive' than what I've heard from others applying to med. I never really had the money to go abroad or volunteer a lot because I had to work most of the time. I also do not have any special talents, no musical skills, no dancing, no sports...nothing. My activities, except for one were also not extensively long-term. To those applying, don't feel pressured to do things to become a more competitive applicant. Just be who you are, and hopefully your character shines through to the admission committee and interviewers. Interview: The MMI was very fun! Everyone was super friendly. I did mess up on a few stations. I gave my answers from my heart. I'm not one to follow structure when giving my MMI responses, but it works for me! Year: 4th year UG Will be accepting to be a Schulich Med and declining my offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded frog Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Well Mac doesn't consider your ECs, so you had nothing to worry about in terms of EC competitiveness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsmile Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Result: Accepted off waitlist on May 18th (Waterloo campus) wGPA: 4.0 MCAT: 522 (130 CARS) ECs: I don't think Mac looks at this? Research heavy but nothing spectacular, PM me if you want to know more! Interview: I did not feel like it went well, it was my second interview in 24 hours and I was exhausted but I guess it can't have been that bad! Year: 4th year UG Geography: OOP Waitlist movement has started!! I'll be declining this offer so hopefully someone else on the waitlist gets some good news soon! Congrats to all those accepted! 011235813 and duke101 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011235813 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Result: Accepted off waitlist on May 18th (Waterloo campus) wGPA: 4.0 MCAT: 522 (130 CARS) ECs: I don't think Mac looks at this? Research heavy but nothing spectacular, PM me if you want to know more! Interview: I did not feel like it went well, it was my second interview in 24 hours and I was exhausted but I guess it can't have been that bad! Year: 4th year UG Geography: OOP Waitlist movement has started!! I'll be declining this offer so hopefully someone else on the waitlist gets some good news soon! Congrats to all those accepted! Did you get a phone call first, or an email? sykern and thuls.m 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crescendo Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Result: Accepted off waitlist on May 18th (Niagara Campus) wGPA: 3.83ish? MCAT: 520 with 130 CARS ECs: volunteering and clubs that I enjoy Interview: honestly no idea how I did - struggled with one station, the rest were okay Year: 4th Geography: IP Will likely be accepting this offer and declining Western, but have a few days to decide Good luck to everyone on the waitlist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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