RKsf Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 They sent a number of them out late afternoon last year as I was one of them. How late in the afternoon??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dk355 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 How late in the afternoon??? I think anytime before 4:30 is a fair game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKsf Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Gah. So looking at like before 7:30 EST? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lab2185 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I think someone said earlier at 315 or something. Mine was like 245 last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medhope15 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 General question about cut-offs, does anyone know why Canada has different GPAs for in vs out of province? I see no other country doing that. USA will have schools which limit spots for out of state and a small number of schools might say no to out of state all together, but most schools have the same requirements for all applicants. Is this really to attract people to stay in province ? or do they think academics in BC are lacking? some sort of comparison to other standardized tests in high school?? just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeanutButter1 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Yes, I believe it's to ensure that seats go to people who will practice within the province Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qszwdxefc Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 General question about cut-offs, does anyone know why Canada has different GPAs for in vs out of province? I see no other country doing that. USA will have schools which limit spots for out of state and a small number of schools might say no to out of state all together, but most schools have the same requirements for all applicants. Is this really to attract people to stay in province ? or do they think academics in BC are lacking? some sort of comparison to other standardized tests in high school?? just curious They look for people to stay in the province, and people who grew up IP are most likely to stay. The US technically do that as well, their admissions processes are just more holistic so they don't explicitly state their in state/out of state GPA cutoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_ _ Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 General question about cut-offs, does anyone know why Canada has different GPAs for in vs out of province? I see no other country doing that. USA will have schools which limit spots for out of state and a small number of schools might say no to out of state all together, but most schools have the same requirements for all applicants. Is this really to attract people to stay in province ? or do they think academics in BC are lacking? some sort of comparison to other standardized tests in high school?? just curious It's because there's shortages of doctors in some areas, such as rural areas, and the east coast in general, so by taking people from the province they train more students who are more likely to stay and work in that area. If Dalhousie for example, didn't admit lots of people from NS, there would be an ever worse shortage of family doctors in the province because most people from say, Toronto, would pack up and leave the second they graduate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeanutButter1 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I cannot go through this again tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lab2185 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I cannot go through this again tomorrow... I know this has been the most unproductive day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medhope15 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 They look for people to stay in the province, and people who grew up IP are most likely to stay. The US technically do that as well, their admissions processes are just more holistic so they don't explicitly state their in state/out of state GPA cutoffs Interesting so how about making some incentive system to stay or attend? Like admission seat with link into residency like what NYU is doing now for some seats. You apply and have a guaranteed residency. Sure you might change your mind, but for say an older applicant who knows what they want, it might be a good option. I know many people, myself included who would sign a 10+ year return of service agreement for the chance to study in Canada but are unlucky because we grow up in areas that are not as advantageous to get into med. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dk355 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Interesting so how about making some incentive system to stay or attend? Like admission seat with link into residency like what NYU is doing now for some seats. You apply and have a guaranteed residency. Sure you might change your mind, but for say an older applicant who knows what they want, it might be a good option. I know many people, myself included who would sign a 10+ year return of service agreement for the chance to study in Canada but are unlucky because we grow up in areas that are not as advantageous to get into med. Where did you grow up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepingitreal Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 waiting for interview results like: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedToBe Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 The most unproductive day ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popetopus Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepingitreal Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I have never felt so impatient in my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeanutButter1 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Maybe rejections are going out and we're all just not getting them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpuppy Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Maybe rejections are going out and we're all just not getting them One can only hope!! Sadly though I will likely get axed.. if only because of my GPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Tenma Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 One can only hope!! Sadly though I will likely get axed.. if only because of my GPA. Same here, I just want to know where I stand. It's my first time applying. 85% gpa and questionable amount of ECs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeanutButter1 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Yeah I'm exact same as you... Though I was rejected last year as well. Same here, I just want to know where I stand. It's my first time applying. 85% gpa and questionable amount of ECs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedToBe Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 which is why I checked OAS a several times already lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpuppy Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Same here, I just want to know where I stand. It's my first time applying. 85% gpa and questionable amount of ECs. Im right around the cut-off (I don't know exactly what my UBC GPA is)..so i'd be very pleasantly surprised if I get an interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Tenma Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Im right around the cut-off (I don't know exactly what my UBC GPA is)..so i'd be very pleasantly surprised if I get an interview I will become religious if I get a invite. It's proof of god. I couldn't even fill out all the EC spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKsf Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I didn't fill out all the EC spots either...here's to hoping that quality > quantity :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpuppy Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I didn't fill out all the EC spots either...here's to hoping that quality > quantity :/ after having completed nearly 40 applications (US & Can), I don't really remember what I wrote where :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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