Medddddd 88 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 2 hours ago, TonyClifton said: Huge congratulations! You made it! Thank you!!!! Sooo much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Medddddd 88 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 2 hours ago, OMGsoNERVOUS said: OMG CONGRATZ TO BOTH OF YOU AND EVERYONE ELSE 2 hours ago, Rabeprazole said: I WAS GOING TO LIKE BUT IT'S NOT LETTING ME ADD MORE REACTIONS FOR TODAY! CONGRATULATIONS Thank you thank you :’) today was the first day that I have ever cried HAPPY tears in the Uni library instead of sad ones. inhaledinsult, Littlecityboi and DrOtter 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coffeeandmed 197 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Just now, initrams said: Thank you thank you :’) today was the first day that I have ever cried HAPPY tears in the Uni library instead of sad ones. I HAVE NO MORE REACTIONS LEFT BUT CONGRATS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlecityboi 3 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 35 minutes ago, Jummyneutrondexter said: Apparently they just sent out a few invites. My roommate got her invite and is OOP for those wondering/waiting! Havent heard anything about rejections though so maybe thats good news for regular applicants! was she early ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Medddddd 88 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, coffeeandmed said: I HAVE NO MORE REACTIONS LEFT BUT CONGRATS THANK YOU SO MUCH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katethegreat 2 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 For folks who did get an interview, do you have any advice for the rest of us on how to improve our NAQ or application in general? If you applied multiple years, did you do anything particularly different this year that you think made a difference? theevilsloth 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cam_the_cob 26 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 anyone IP regular timeline (not early) hear back yet, regrets or invite? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingassault 68 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Nothing yet for regular deadline here, guessing tomorrow almondmilklatte and cam_the_cob 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhaggy 43 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 44 minutes ago, katethegreat said: For folks who did get an interview, do you have any advice for the rest of us on how to improve our NAQ or application in general? If you applied multiple years, did you do anything particularly different this year that you think made a difference? What I did differently was re-write my entries, being more specific in what I did for each entry, and providing a detailed breakdown of my hours. I also included hobbies/activities that I enjoy doing and it also helps to show them what you are passionate in. For instance, I volunteer and have done research in a specific area that I have an interest in. Think outside the box for some of your entries and get a few people to read through the application before submitting. This is my 3rd application, first time no interview and second time waitlisted post interview. Unfortunately, this process takes time, patience, and perseverance. Continue with your volunteering, studies, research, work, etc. and if you haven't done so, get involved in something you are truly passionate in, it does not have to be med related! I hope this helps! ShadesofCyan, katethegreat, tennie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Medddddd 88 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 44 minutes ago, katethegreat said: For folks who did get an interview, do you have any advice for the rest of us on how to improve our NAQ or application in general? If you applied multiple years, did you do anything particularly different this year that you think made a difference? Okay yes I actually have a lot of advise on this and will do a post on it at some point in the near future (finals and stuff right now ya know). Last year was my first application and I had a 17 or something very low for my NAQ score. I only added maybe one or two things this year but looking at my old application to my new one is like night and day. How you write your entries and the light you put on your experiences makes all of the difference. You really need to use strong descriptive words (I literally googled that exact thing while writing mine). I Promise I will do a more descriptive post on this at some point but if anyone would like anymore info atm let me know. katethegreat, albertaapplicant1 and cam_the_cob 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
invitesonlypls 0 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Were scores posted for those that got an early acceptance or was it just an acceptance letter? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CoffeeNerd 22 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, invitesonlypls said: Were scores posted for those that got an early acceptance or was it just an acceptance letter? they usually only give scores if they reject you invitesonlypls 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mangostrawberry 3 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 On 12/11/2019 at 7:39 PM, bhaggy said: What I did differently was re-write my entries, being more specific in what I did for each entry, and providing a detailed breakdown of my hours. I also included hobbies/activities that I enjoy doing and it also helps to show them what you are passionate in. For instance, I volunteer and have done research in a specific area that I have an interest in. Think outside the box for some of your entries and get a few people to read through the application before submitting. This is my 3rd application, first time no interview and second time waitlisted post interview. Unfortunately, this process takes time, patience, and perseverance. Continue with your volunteering, studies, research, work, etc. and if you haven't done so, get involved in something you are truly passionate in, it does not have to be med related! I hope this helps! . ShadesofCyan and vms 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShadesofCyan 92 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Successful candidates never see their scores. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eunoia 5 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 35 minutes ago, mangostrawberry said: I feel like I did this too...re-wrote some entries, making them more specific and also broke down my hours. Added new activities as well. My NAQ went from 29 to 21. I don't even know where to go from here now...I'm not gonna give up but I feel so lost. Last year was my first application cycle and was waitlisted post interview. I'm with you as well! My NAQ went down despite doing the same - rewriting, clarifying hours, being more specific, and adding hours/activities. It is a tough pill to swallow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingassault 68 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 As someone who has applied in 4 cycles. Your NAQ is very subjectively scored. Doesn't matter what they say. It can vary as much as 10 points between reviewers. One year I completely messed up my application and had a bunch of spelling errors. Next year, I had double the number of entries (putting down extracurriculars), added awards and publications, and went over it a dozen times and my score went down by 7 points. If you get rejected, don't lose hope and try again. There's a huge luck component. HongHongHong, ShadesofCyan and hihello 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Medddddd 88 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 31 minutes ago, kingassault said: As someone who has applied in 4 cycles. Your NAQ is very subjectively scored. Doesn't matter what they say. It can vary as much as 10 points between reviewers. One year I completely messed up my application and had a bunch of spelling errors. Next year, I had double the number of entries (putting down extracurriculars), added awards and publications, and went over it a dozen times and my score went down by 7 points. If you get rejected, don't lose hope and try again. There's a huge luck component. I absolutely agree. There is a huge luck component. ShadesofCyan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BCelectrophile 16 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 There is a luck component but it isn't necessarily the subjectivity of the evaluation, it is also that the applicant pool can vary widely in terms of NAQ excellence/proficiency each year OMGsoNERVOUS and TonyClifton 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingassault 68 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 1 hour ago, BCelectrophile said: There is a luck component but it isn't necessarily the subjectivity of the evaluation, it is also that the applicant pool can vary widely in terms of NAQ excellence/proficiency each year Oh I totally agree. There is that too. I mean luck is a big factor more for people on the fence. There are superstar applicants that will be successful 10/10 times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cam_the_cob 26 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 praying for regular timeline applicants to hear back today. i have a microbiology exam and it would be a great confidence boost lol (or not) coffeeandmed and Rabeprazole 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabeprazole 159 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 23 minutes ago, Jordyn_H said: praying for regular timeline applicants to hear back today. i have a microbiology exam and it would be a great confidence boost lol (or not) Fr and I hope in an expedited manner cuz yo, I got a physiology exam this afternoon and I'm tryna get that electronic mail before all that madness cam_the_cob and coffeeandmed 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coffeeandmed 197 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 15 minutes ago, Rabeprazole said: Fr and I hope in an expedited manner cuz yo, I got a physiology exam this afternoon and I'm tryna get that electronic mail before all that madness I have my anatomy final tonight and studying has been ROUGH because of this whole situation. Fingers crossed for good news for all of us!! cam_the_cob and Rabeprazole 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neurophile 13 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Is OAS loading for you guys? The site won't load at all for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coffeeandmed 197 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 1 minute ago, neurophile said: Is OAS loading for you guys? The site won't load at all for me. I'm on right now...I refreshed to see if it would kick me out but it's still working. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cam_the_cob 26 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 do you think they'll send out invites exactly/close to 24hours after they sent the early applicant invites yesterday? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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