yellowbee Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 o. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erythrocyte Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 One thing I don’t understand is why UoT does rolling invites if it doesn’t do a rolling based receival of files similar to US schools. They accept applications from early June, and assess and interview when they are received. US schools receive much bigger applications (personal statement, longer ABS entries, and secondary essays) and are able to respond to their applications promptly, not to mention the volume of applications they receive well surpasses that of Ontario schools. IMO the system UoT has is inherently designed to miss some good candidates candidates. I have many friends still waiting to hear from UoT who are absolutely stellar candidates with multiple interviews to other schools. If they review files on a rolling basis, interviewees for February dates would have had a completed file review WAY before they even look at some other peoples’ applications. So how can it be possible that they ensure every one is evaluated equally and shares the same chance of getting an interview? It really doesn’t make sense with their set-up. It’s essentially who was lucky enough to have their file reviewed earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetherus Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Monocyte said: One thing I don’t understand is why UoT does rolling invites if it doesn’t do a rolling based receival of files similar to US schools. They accept applications from early June, and assess and interview when they are received. US schools receive much bigger applications (personal statement, longer ABS entries, and secondary essays) and are able to respond to their applications promptly, not to mention the volume of applications they receive well surpasses that of Ontario schools. IMO the system UoT has is inherently designed to miss some good candidates candidates. I have many friends still waiting to hear from UoT who are absolutely stellar candidates with multiple interviews to other schools. If they review files on a rolling basis, interviewees for February dates would have had a completed file review WAY before they even look at some other peoples’ applications. So how can it be possible that they ensure every one is evaluated equally and shares the same chance of getting an interview? It really doesn’t make sense with their set-up. It’s essentially who was lucky enough to have their file reviewed earlier. That is assuming that they only have a preset number of interview spots to give out. In my application year, I remember them adding a full interview date because they had more people they wanted to interview. I actually think UofT has one of the more holistic approaches to file review. They take a little longer because they review every single file they receive unlike most schools who use cutoffs to diminish the man power required to review applications. Keep in mind that, at most schools, everyone involved in the file review and interview process is volunteering their time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent_c Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 2 hours ago, hartk48 said: I sincerely doubt (and hope) that there is a difference between a 3.9 to 4.0. I feel that strong applicants with crazy EC's and references usually are high achievers with high GPA to begin with. I have 3 publications and 3 conference pubs with several competitive and long term ECs (~1000hr+) with a wGPA of 3.85 (which is not high) so I beg to differ lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartk48 Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 4 hours ago, silent_c said: I have 3 publications and 3 conference pubs with several competitive and long term ECs (~1000hr+) with a wGPA of 3.85 (which is not high) so I beg to differ lol Hence my Italiazed usually... we’ll always find an exception :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifthCycle Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Considering changing my meme to this, but that would be too defeatist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erythrocyte Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Me every weekday from 11:30-4:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fremulon Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Hey boys and girls, reporting in for another day of waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hopeful Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Not really expecting anything on a Friday to be honest. Unless they like ruining weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excelspreadsheet Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 You mean make all of our weekends with invites right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 17 minutes ago, excelspreadsheet said: You mean make all of our weekends with invites right? At this point I would be content with any sort of reply, whether that be an invite or rejection... This waiting game is just not fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hopeful Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 33 minutes ago, excelspreadsheet said: You mean make all of our weekends with invites right? Darn autocorrect. That's what I meant!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-girl88 Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 just got a rejection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomMDhopeful Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Got my regrets email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xalumn16 Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 The rejections have arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelon123 Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 yuuuppp, just got rejected too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifthCycle Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 commence sad frog - I just got mine too. Maybe next life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comprehensible Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 I've still got nothing... Waitlisted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRoastBlaq Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 regrets as well :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hopeful Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Raegrets. Oh well!! Atleast it's closure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peace2014 Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, Comprehensible said: I've still got nothing... Waitlisted? Sometimes they send the email until the end of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Regrets here too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD.VA Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Regrets!!! I'm freeeeeee! At least I still have Western and McGill decisions are out in one week! Good luck to all those waitlisted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyhead20 Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Regrets for me as well... until next year lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamabear Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Regrets for me too :(. At least I know for sure now and my mind can rest a bit. Good luck to everyone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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