cardiomed Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 As we approach the target date for interview invitations I thought it may be appropriate to start this thread! TIME STAMP: XX:XX Result: Invite / Reject cGPA: Feeling about Casper: ECs: Year: UG (what year), Masters, PhD IP/OOP/International: Letter of EC: Yes/No Comments (Optional): Good Luck to all and may the odds be ever in your favor! - CardioMed MDDMD777, Quasar, 44332211 and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyPotato Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Good luck all, you can do this! Quasar, cardiomed, AVSS HDS CSM and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vendar Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Ahhh exciting! I hope I get to see many of you on the week of Feb 19!!! Quasar, AVSS HDS CSM, cardiomed and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVSS HDS CSM Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Yes, looking forward to seeing you guys as well! Invites go out tomorrow! Best of luck! Quasar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderfishy Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 TIME STAMP: 9:28 Result: Refused (checked Minerva) cGPA: 3.7x Feeling about Casper: Good enough to land interviews at Mac and Ottawa ECs: Extensive and broad; a lot of research with pubs Year: Done my UG, working. IP/OOP/International: OOP Letter of EC: Yes MCAT: 516 Comments (Optional): I wrote what I thought was a very heartfelt letter but in retrospect may have made me look like a weaker applicant. I did not expect much as I know McGill has very high standards with regards to GPA and there was no way around it, my GPA was well below average. I thought maybe my MCAT would redeem me as would my ECs but I know they are very academic heavy for earning interviews. Best of luck to everyone else! MEDusa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Snow Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 TIME STAMP: 9:40 am (Checked Minerva) Result: Refused cGPA: 3.99 I think (Different from OMSAS scale)Feeling about Casper: Good enough for interview at Mac with 130 CARS, R from Ottawa, so probably mediocre at bestECs: Cardiology clinic volunteer 3+ years, multiple research positions, 1 abstract + poster, no pubs. President of a club, intramurals, overall quite diverseYear: 4th year IP/OOP/International: OOP Letter of EC: Not too sure what this is? Comments (Optional): I know it is difficult to get an interview OOP, I still wanted to give it a go. I wish I spent more time writing my CV, and actually called my school to get my AP scores (scored high on the AP French exam, maybe they need some more proof of proficiency). Best of luck to everyone interviewing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefullyafuturedoc Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 TIME STAMP: 10:30 Result: Invite (checked Minerva) cGPA: ~3.95 I think Feeling about Casper: Was unsure of how it went. I did a little bit of prep which I felt helped. ECs: Varied, lots of long term activities, research, leadership positions, etc. Year: UG 4 IP/OOP/International: OOP Letter of EC: No Comments (Optional): I felt that my CV displayed the best of me and put a lot of time into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderfishy Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, dehindu said: TIME STAMP: 9:40 am (Checked Minerva) Result: Refused cGPA: 3.99 I think (Different from OMSAS scale)Feeling about Casper: Good enough for interview at Mac with 130 CARS, R from Ottawa, so probably mediocre at bestECs: Cardiology clinic volunteer 3+ years, multiple research positions, 1 abstract + poster, no pubs. President of a club, intramurals, overall quite diverseYear: 4th year IP/OOP/International: OOP Letter of EC: Not too sure what this is? Comments (Optional): I know it is difficult to get an interview OOP, I still wanted to give it a go. I wish I spent more time writing my CV, and actually called my school to get my AP scores (scored high on the AP French exam, maybe they need some more proof of proficiency). Best of luck to everyone interviewing! EC means letter of extenuating circumstances. Essentially an explanation for why your grades may not reflect your ability. I wrote one as my early years GPA didn't match up to my later years GPA/MCAT score for example. People also write them if they had a death in the family say or some adverse event that may affect their application or grades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutabella Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 TIME STAMP: 09:18AM Result: Invite! (checked Minerva) cGPA: 4.00 Feeling about Casper: I prepped a lot for it, and I found it went smoothly overall! MCAT: Not submitted ECs: Volunteered at psychology clinic (abt. 300 hours), volunteer at ICU (abt. 100 hours), piano instructor (2 years), mentor for high school students (8 months), co-founder of charity sports event, VP of two university clubs, research in 2 labs (3 years +), 3 poster presentations and 1 research conference presentation award, 2 NSERC USRA, scholarships, etc. (PM for more information :)) Year: Finished UG in December 2018 IP/OOP/International: IP Letter of EC: No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD2BE Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 TIME STAMP: 9:50 AM EST (checked Minerva)Result: INVITE!!!!cGPA: 3.50Feeling about Casper: Felt pretty great - it was my second time writing it and I felt so much better about it than the first time ECs: A lot of leadership, research (in multiple areas), teaching (all levels), community involvement, work ( a lot of ECs)Year: Finished Masters - working as an RD IP/OOP/International: IP NTP Letter of EC: Yes Comments (Optional): Med deserves diversity in its applicants, so apply! Even if you don't think you have a chance Al22, dreamteam22 and marjemarj 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpremed97 Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asuddenrainstorm Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Where is everyone checking their status? My Mineva account still says Ready for Review :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitatorysynapse Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Writing this for future applicants For: MDCM/PhD TIME STAMP: 10:19 am (Checked Minerva) Result: Refused cGPA: 3.75 Feeling about Casper: It was okay, I guessECs: Research (several years + awards), volunteering, student publications etc. IP/OOP/International: OOP I think if I had more publications, they might have taken me more seriously, but OOP is OOP! I attended a top American school with a tough grading system, which is not really optimal here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiomed Posted January 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 TIME STAMP: 1015 Result: Invite!!!! wGPA: 4.00 MCAT: Not submitted ECs: first author on 3 journal paper and first author and presenter on around 19 abstracts, volunteer in africa, cancer centre volunteer, research group mentor and manager, and athletics, VP of a school club, etc. Year: 1st undergraduate degree (2015): cGPA 2.2, second degree (2018): cGPA : 4.0 Currently finishing MSc. IP/OOP/International: IP Letter of EC: No HoopDreams, Studyinghurts, marjemarj and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiwankenobi Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Just now, cardiomed said: TIME STAMP: 1015 Result: Invite!!!! wGPA: 4.00 MCAT: Not submitted ECs: first author on 3 journal paper and first author and presenter on around 19 abstracts, volunteer in africa, cancer centre volunteer, research group mentor and manager, and athletics, VP of a school club, etc. Year: 1st undergraduate degree (2015): cGPA 2.2, second degree (2018): cGPA : 4.0 Currently finishing MSc. IP/OOP/International: IP Letter of EC: No Congratulations! Nice improvement from first to second degree! cardiomed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medium fundamental Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, asuddenrainstorm said: Where is everyone checking their status? My Mineva account still says Ready for Review :/ You're checking at the right place, it just does not update at the same time for everyone...basically you will keep refreshing minerva and will not be very productive today lol. The change in status on Minerva start in the morning and go on until late afternoon usually as observed in threads from previous years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefullyafuturedoc Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 when do emails come out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nivo Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 TIME STAMP: Checked Minerva (10:34am) Result: Invite wGPA: 3.9+ MCAT: 516+ ECs: Heavy research and other multiple long term commitments Casper: Felt ok Year: MSc. Conferred IP/OOP/International: OOP Can message for other details! Anderfishy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansformed2015 Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, obiwankenobi said: Congratulations! Nice improvement from first to second degree! 4 minutes ago, cardiomed said: TIME STAMP: 1015 Result: Invite!!!! wGPA: 4.00 MCAT: Not submitted ECs: first author on 3 journal paper and first author and presenter on around 19 abstracts, volunteer in africa, cancer centre volunteer, research group mentor and manager, and athletics, VP of a school club, etc. Year: 1st undergraduate degree (2015): cGPA 2.2, second degree (2018): cGPA : 4.0 Currently finishing MSc. IP/OOP/International: IP Letter of EC: No Agreed -- fantastic improvement -- how did you complete your second degree? (online and/or using a lot of transfer credits?) Congratulations! cardiomed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20206111 Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 TIME STAMP: 10:30Result: Invite cGPA: 3.99 (second undergrad)Feeling about Casper: I guess okay! Last year I scored 220/817, should be around that again. ECs: 5 summer internships in research, 2 CRNSG grants, lots of student governments, lots of volunteering, etcYear: 1st year of Masters degree IP/OOP/International: IP Letter of EC: No Comments (Optional): Second year interviewing at mcgill Focused 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDDMD777 Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, hopefullyafuturedoc said: when do emails come out? Tonight after 8PM probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridcullylives Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 TIME STAMP: ~10:30Result: Waitlisted (Reviewed - Decision Pending)cGPA: 3.88; post-bac/science GPA is 4.0. MCAT: 527Feeling about Casper: Felt good, did well enough to get an interview at McMaster!ECs: Not great, honestly. Have been working full-time as a medical writer/editor for about 8 years--worked as an RA for a while in undergrad and after with one publication (as like 12th author) to my name, very little volunteer experience but I've been trying to put in a few more things this year. Professional musician.Year: Graduated UG in 2010, went for post-Bacc 2016-2017 IP/OOP/International: IP Letter of EC: No Comments (Optional): I'm pretty gutted, honestly. I got an interview last year and was waitlisted post-interview...I was like 4 people away. I was really feeling hopeful that I would get an interview this year considering I did last year and I feel my application has only improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderfishy Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Just now, ridcullylives said: TIME STAMP: ~10:30Result: Waitlisted (Reviewed - Decision Pending)cGPA: 3.88; post-bac/science GPA is 4.0. MCAT: 527Feeling about Casper: Felt good, did well enough to get an interview at McMaster!ECs: Not great, honestly. Have been working full-time as a medical writer/editor for about 8 years--worked as an RA for a while in undergrad and after with one publication (as like 12th author) to my name, very little volunteer experience but I've been trying to put in a few more things this year. Professional musician.Year: Graduated UG in 2010, went for post-Bacc 2016-2017 IP/OOP/International: IP Letter of EC: No Comments (Optional): I'm pretty gutted, honestly. I got an interview last year and was waitlisted post-interview...I was like 4 people away. I was really feeling hopeful that I would get an interview this year considering I did last year and I feel my application has only improved. Hahaha man what do you mean average! Your ECs define holistic applicant. Also, that is an absurd MCAT score and GPA. Best of luck my friend, you will get in somewhere eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medent237 Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, 20206111 said: TIME STAMP: 10:30Result: Invite cGPA: 3.99 (second undergrad)Feeling about Casper: I guess okay! Last year I scored 220/817, should be around that again. ECs: 5 summer internships in research, 2 CRNSG grants, lots of student governments, lots of volunteering, etcYear: 1st year of Masters degree IP/OOP/International: IP Letter of EC: No Comments (Optional): Second year interviewing at McGill How have you received your CASPer grade? What does 220/817 mean? emes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sun123 Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 TIME STAMP: 10:40Result: WaitlistedcGPA: 3.84. Feeling about Casper: Didnt feel very good. almost didnt finish answering any of the questions....ECs: Pretty average i guess... Most of them are paid jobs in graphic design/web design.. so not really related to medicine...Year: Graduated UG in 2017 IP/OOP/International: IP Letter of EC: No Comments: 1st time apply.. just created the account to post this lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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