jero123 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Hi, I am aware that on average, canadian applicants apply multiple times before getting accepted, but does the first time/re-applicant status matter in the application process? On OMSAS, it actually asks whether or not I have applied in previous years, I’m a little concerned as I’m an order applicant, applying for the first time after a graduate degree, and I really hope that i won’t be penalized for being a first time applicant. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_jacob_45 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, jero123 said: Hi, I am aware that on average, canadian applicants apply multiple times before getting accepted, but does the first time/re-applicant status matter in the application process? On OMSAS, it actually asks whether or not I have applied in previous years, I’m a little concerned as I’m an order applicant, applying for the first time after a graduate degree, and I really hope that i won’t be penalized for being a first time applicant. Thank you. I don’t think it should make a difference. I applied and got in on my first attempt after completing a 4 year degree + 1 year of work experience. (I applied in the fall following my graduation). jero123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetherus Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 38 minutes ago, jero123 said: Hi, I am aware that on average, canadian applicants apply multiple times before getting accepted, but does the first time/re-applicant status matter in the application process? On OMSAS, it actually asks whether or not I have applied in previous years, I’m a little concerned as I’m an order applicant, applying for the first time after a graduate degree, and I really hope that i won’t be penalized for being a first time applicant. Thank you. There are several older applicants who are successful every year. The class average age at most schools are between 24-28. In my class, 30% of students had graduate degree’s and 30% of those students had a PHD. I wouldn’t be too concerned about age, just apply and see what happens. jero123, KinderSurprise and Maggie19 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah989 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 You should be fine - doesn't make a difference if you are first time or reapplicant, just make sure you have what the admissions committee are looking for and you're good! Good luck! jero123 and KinderSurprise 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 8 hours ago, jero123 said: Hi, I am aware that on average, canadian applicants apply multiple times before getting accepted, but does the first time/re-applicant status matter in the application process? On OMSAS, it actually asks whether or not I have applied in previous years, I’m a little concerned as I’m an order applicant, applying for the first time after a graduate degree, and I really hope that i won’t be penalized for being a first time applicant. Thank you. Nope no penalty - they just are tracking some statistics for their own use. No school cares about that sort of thing. jero123 and KinderSurprise 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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