Markian777 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I think it'd be really really hard to get on the waitlist, let alone get into U of A with a 3.65 GPA. The only stat that is above average is your DAT, and it's not significantly above the average (68). With 75% of your application around mid-below average, I would imagine it'd be pretty hard to get on the waitlist unfortunately, especially since most of the waitlisters have ~3.84 with a decent interview or DAT. Hmm I beg to differ on their DAT score and interviews, I don't consider a 29 Interview or 61 DAT decent (No offense to the ones that got those). But if you account for 50% GPA, 25%DAT, 25% Interview, my cumulative scores are still higher than Hammerheadweds and _dreamville. Cumulatively I'm at a 84.2, and they are 83.9 and 83.7 respectively. So? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dent2020 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Hmm I beg to differ on their DAT score and interviews, I don't consider a 29 Interview or 61 DAT decent (No offense to the ones that got those). But if you account for 50% GPA, 25%DAT, 25% Interview, my cumulative scores are still higher than Hammerheadweds and _dreamville. Cumulatively I'm at a 84.2, and they are 83.9 and 83.7 respectively. So? There has been a lot of debate as to whether or not U of A even uses that method to calculate their ranking. The waitlisters normally had something to counteract their low stat, either a high-average DAT or interview, along with a GPA that is significantly higher than yours. Not that I think your stats are bad per say, but unfortunately, I feel that a significantly below average GPA will hurt you a lot more than a bad interview/DAT based off previous statistics. I have the anonymous individual scores (GPA, RC/PAT/MDT, Interview) of the 2014 U of A dent class (from taking the Rock the DAT course) and it doesn't look like anyone is even below 3.7, even with slightly above average DAT and interview scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markian777 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 There has been a lot of debate as to whether or not U of A even uses that method to calculate their ranking. The waitlisters normally had something to counteract their low stat, either a high-average DAT or interview, along with a GPA that is significantly higher than yours. Not that I think your stats are bad per say, but unfortunately, I feel that a significantly below average GPA will hurt you a lot more than a bad interview/DAT based off previous statistics. I have the anonymous individual scores (GPA, RC/PAT/MDT, Interview) of the 2014 U of A dent class (from taking the Rock the DAT course) and it doesn't look like anyone is even below 3.7, even with slightly above average DAT and interview scores. Well I am going to ask them tomorrow in person how they calculate their GPA, since I even asked on numerous occasions if they thought I stood a chance to get into the UofA. However, they gave the most useless feedback. I had another opportunity to go to Boston, but why leave my friends and family and spend half a million dollars on tuition if there is a chance to get in here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerheadweds Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 There has been a lot of debate as to whether or not U of A even uses that method to calculate their ranking. The waitlisters normally had something to counteract their low stat, either a high-average DAT or interview, along with a GPA that is significantly higher than yours. Not that I think your stats are bad per say, but unfortunately, I feel that a significantly below average GPA will hurt you a lot more than a bad interview/DAT based off previous statistics. I have the anonymous individual scores (GPA, RC/PAT/MDT, Interview) of the 2014 U of A dent class (from taking the Rock the DAT course) and it doesn't look like anyone is even below 3.7, even with slightly above average DAT and interview scores. Yeah, I know that their system isn't exactly how we calculate it cause one of my buddies that just got accepted today had a higher "score" than some that got early admission. It is also possible that they set a minimum GPA after reviewing all the applicants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markian777 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Yeah, I know that their system isn't exactly how we calculate it cause one of my buddies that just got accepted today had a higher "score" than some that got early admission. It is also possible that they set a minimum GPA after reviewing all the applicants? I am wondering that too, if they have a minimum GPA after reviewing all the applicants? But! Then why would they even let me have an interview regardless if they do that, and it also says on the UofA website that the absolute minimum GPA is 3.00, and above 3.50 is to be competitive. So in my mind, it gives hope to the lesser high GPA candidates. If they considered my best years and deleted the years where I had family issues that affected my performance, I would be sitting at 3.84.... Lame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotlinebliiing Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 A cousin of mine will be declining his OOP offer. So waitlister should get in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotlinebliiing Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I am wondering that too, if they have a minimum GPA after reviewing all the applicants? But! Then why would they even let me have an interview regardless if they do that, and it also says on the UofA website that the absolute minimum GPA is 3.00, and above 3.50 is to be competitive. So in my mind, it gives hope to the lesser high GPA candidates. If they considered my best years and deleted the years where I had family issues that affected my performance, I would be sitting at 3.84.... Lame I'm sorry to hear about your personal family issue. I can definitely relate. I encourage you to keep going if dentistry is what your heart is set on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerheadweds Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 A cousin of mine will be declining his OOP offer. So waitlister should get in Any idea if there's a separate OOP wait list or just the one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotlinebliiing Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 How Chris told me it works is if anyone gives up their spot. It will go to either an OOP or IP candidate. Which ever next candidate is more competitive. But. If there's 3 OOP already, goes to IP So yeah 2 lists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uoft2020 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Congrats on the acceptance drake, Toronto will sure miss you #views Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FellOnBlackDays Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 So much positivity in this thread. Good luck to those on the waitlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Crosby Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Im deciding between UofA and another school atm. If I drop, I'll post it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome321 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Last year the waitlist did not move at all. This year it looks like at least 3 people will be giving up their spot which means there's big hopes for the waitlisted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dentbeautiful Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 It would be great if it does move this year. Anyways I hope all of us wait listed make it, if not now then in the future. Best of luck to all of us !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert1818 Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Accepted OOP! Was pretty shocked by this since Alberta is so competitive for OOP candidates. But I will be giving up my spot for UBC instead. Congrats on those who got in and good luck waitlisters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Crosby Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Will be declining in favor of UofM. Btw do we have to send that last form via mail to Chris saying that we decline and why? Or can we just call or email? Hope it goes to one of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebron James Posted June 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Congrats folks! Fb group for the 2020s https://www.facebook.com/groups/1741971959414368/ If you guys joined the group but declined the offer, make sure you leave the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotlinebliiing Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Will be declining in favor of UofM. Btw do we have to send that last form via mail to Chris saying that we decline and why? Or can we just call or email? Hope it goes to one of you. Probably have to send in the form! May I ask why you're declining? Having a struggle deciding myself as I was so sure id accept over home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Crosby Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Probably have to send in the form! May I ask why you're declining? Having a struggle deciding myself as I was so sure id accept over home Hey, struggled with my decision too...take your time I prefer the all-dental curriculum at UofM (heard about how useless all the med is by several graduates) Home will be like 100k cheaper for me. Being close to family will help me in dental school. A lot of my friends got in at home. I was so sure I'd accept alberta too like you, but I realized once I had the option that i was idealizing moving out and living in a new city. Sure you'd grow, but I could move out here too if I wanted to and be better off with all other factors considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotlinebliiing Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Hey, struggled with my decision too...take your time I prefer the all-dental curriculum at UofM (heard about how useless all the med is by several graduates) Home will be like 100k cheaper for me. Being close to family will help me in dental school. A lot of my friends got in at home. I was so sure I'd accept alberta too like you, but I realized once I had the option that i was idealizing moving out and living in a new city. Sure you'd grow, but I could move out here too if I wanted to and be better off with all other factors considered. I have a PROs and CONs list and I have all of those things scratched down too. What do you thing PROs are? So far to me it seems like 1) great new buildings (not really relevant as you won't be practising there in the end), 2) new experiences/new city/new friends.......that's it for an oop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuba Steve Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 How soon after someone drops will they start contacting wait list applicants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PabloJenkins Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Does anyone know if any IP are declining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotlinebliiing Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Honestly doesn't matter if IP or OOP declining. Will go to next person on either OOP list or IP list. Whichever one is more competitive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PabloJenkins Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Fair enough. Does anyone know when they start calling people on the waitlist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PabloJenkins Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Fair enough. Does anyone know when they start calling people on the waitlist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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