Dippandpip Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Timestamp: 9:06 Invite/Reject: Invite GPA: 3.99 CARS: 127 Casper: I thought I did badddd, but it turns out that I did ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwaway29 Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Timestamp: 9:06 Invite/Reject: Invite GPA: 3.8 CARS: 127 Casper: I thought my answers were pretty generic but I guess my fast typing helped? IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizaloo223 Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Time Stamp: 9:06am Invite!! GPA 3.95 cars: 130 casper: felt alright about it, had thorough answers for most but got cut off a couple of times IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maenyt Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Time Stamp: 9:06 AM Invite/Reject: Invite! GPA: 3.92CARS: 129 Casper: Felt really confident about it, ethics is my strong suit. Third time doing the Casper for any reason though (not all were for medical school).Geography: IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeep Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Timestamp: 9:08 AM Invite/Reject: Invite GPA: 3.94 CARS: 129 Casper: felt ok, can type pretty fast and prepped a decent amount so had some pretty long/decent responses I thought. IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik- Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Time Stamp: 9:47 am Invite/Reject: reject GPA: 3.79 CARS: 128 Casper: this was my fifth with one successful Casper in the past for another program. It was the first time I didn’t answer a question because of running out of time so I felt it went poorly. I usually feel good about them but it hasn’t ever worked out. Geography: in province Third time wasn’t the charm. What else is new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midaz Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Time Stamp: 9:58 AM Invite/Reject: Reject GPA: 3.94 CARS: 128 Casper: Obviously not good enough and didn't feel great either; consistently ran out of time and made SO many typos Geography: IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
коронавирус Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Timestamp: 10:26 I/R: Reject GPA: 3.97 CARS: 127 Casper: cut off on the third Q alot so I would peg it as average. Flop! Onto the next one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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whatdoido Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Timestamp: 9:06am Invite/Reject: Invite cGPA: 4.0 CARS: 130 Casper: Despite fast typing, I more often than not didn't finish the third answer, so who knows GamingMD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9V Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Time Stamp: 9:06Invite/Reject: Invite GPA: 3.96CARS: 127Casper: I felt alright about it, I guess it went well for me to get an interviewGeography: IP, 3rd Year For real though, I cant even describe how grateful and humbled I am to apply among so many talented students and to also receive an invite. Good luck to everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamingMD Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Time Stamp: 9:02 am Invite/Reject: invite GPA:3.92CARS: 129 Casper: Prepped for 1 month but idkGeography:IP ANYONE we wants to do interview prep together pls MSG ME!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBruv Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Time Stamp: 9:04 am Invite/Reject: Invite GPA:3.92CARS: 130 Casper: Honestly really bad lol, probably finished all the questions for 2 scenarios. Had to leave the 3rd one blank for a bunch due to a slow typing speed. Was really nervous about getting a mac interview so im super pumped!Geography:IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmAeci Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Time Stamp: 9:00 am EST Invite/Reject: invite! GPA: 3.92 CARS: 127 Casper: felt good about it. Prepared a lot for this Geography: IP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik- Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 19 minutes ago, EmAeci said: Time Stamp: 9:00 am EST Invite/Reject: invite! GPA: 3.92 CARS: 127 Casper: felt good about it. Prepared a lot for this Geography: IP How did you prepare? I did a few practice groups with forum members, read "Doing Right" to give a framework to some answers, utilized whatever I could find that was provided online for free, and had 4 previous tests under my belt. I need to find the missing link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB27 Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 8 hours ago, criticalthinker said: As a current MD student, at a top 5 university, I found it absurd that candidates of such high caliber (and many of my close friends, with 4.0 GPAs and MCATs in 515-520s) are not offered interviews (at a school that is ranked 77th in Times Higher Education's). What makes this selection process more mind-boggling is that only one segment of the MCAT and a situational judgment tests (that is argued to be biased against certain demographics: Jerant A. et al. 2015 Academic Medicine ) have such a huge impact on chances of being offered an interview. My thoughts are: 1- MCAT is a comprehensive standardized exam! Why not include other MCAT sections? (Shouldn't a medical school applicant have a solid understanding of biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, sociology, and psychology???) 2- As an immigrant, a person of lower socioeconomic background, and someone who english isn't his/her first language, CARS, Casper, and MMI, create Herculean barriers for people like me to overcome. 3- McMaster associated company (ALTUS Assessments Inc) are making a lot of money from these test and most of the pro-research on this topic is born from McMaster studies. This basically displays a financial conflict of interest in the admission process for McMaster university. 4- Unlike what is said, it is highly possible to prepare for MMI and Casper by spending a lot of money, time, and going to prep companies. 5- Why are people's extracurricular activities, research, and awards not considered at MAC? Please don't be rude and attack my post! I have been factual. I hope that my post acts as a primer in the minds of the applicant community and hopefully future physicians. P.S. Congrats to qualified applicants who are offered interviews! I wish you the best. I feel like Mac is my only chance since my ECs are kinda lackluster but that's just me. Everything else I completely agree with, especially the socioeconomic barrier. All too real. Ideally things would be more holistic where high stats OR great ECs or some combination could equal a successful app but it seems a lot of schools look at one or the other which is a little annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloeplant Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 45 minutes ago, Nik- said: How did you prepare? I did a few practice groups with forum members, read "Doing Right" to give a framework to some answers, utilized whatever I could find that was provided online for free, and had 4 previous tests under my belt. I need to find the missing link. You need to get feedback from a trusted and credible source. It isn't enough to just practice, as you could be practicing the wrong thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizardtits Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Timestamp: 9:14AM Invite/Reject: Invites!!!! GPA: 3.18 CARS: 126 Casper: really didn’t study but did it before for nursing school. Thought the nursing one was tougher tbh lol. Clearly did pretty well -IP Anon_9, whatdoido, Magicath and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoTheLion Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Time Stamp: 9:04am Invite/Reject: invite GPA: 3.91CARS: 126 Casper: Felt pretty decent, guess it went well considering the CARS scoreGeography: Ontario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdoido Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Lizardtits said: Timestamp: 9:14AM Invite/Reject: Invites!!!! GPA: 3.18 CARS: 126 Casper: really didn’t study but did it before for nursing school. Thought the nursing one was tougher tbh lol. Clearly did pretty well -IP Wow, you must have had an outstanding Casper! Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik- Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Lizardtits said: Timestamp: 9:14AM Invite/Reject: Invites!!!! GPA: 3.18 CARS: 126 Casper: really didn’t study but did it before for nursing school. Thought the nursing one was tougher tbh lol. Clearly did pretty well -IP Wow, congratulations! I did it for nursing too. No luck, though. Maybe you felt it was tougher since it was so new the first time around. The questions are recycled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik- Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Yes I always understood this. Who would even be a credible source? 2 hours ago, aloeplant said: You need to get feedback from a trusted and credible source. It isn't enough to just practice, as you could be practicing the wrong thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPhD Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Time stamp: January 10, 10:24am Invite/Reject: Reject GPA: 3.89 CARS: 128 Casper: felt good, some sentences were cut off IP MSc bonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigoVirgo Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 12 hours ago, criticalthinker said: As a current MD student, at a top 5 university, I found it absurd that candidates of such high caliber (and many of my close friends, with 4.0 GPAs and MCATs in 515-520s) are not offered interviews (at a school that is ranked 77th in Times Higher Education's). What makes this selection process more mind-boggling is that only one segment of the MCAT and a situational judgment tests (that is argued to be biased against certain demographics: Jerant A. et al. 2015 Academic Medicine ) have such a huge impact on chances of being offered an interview. My thoughts are: 1- MCAT is a comprehensive standardized exam! Why not include other MCAT sections? (Shouldn't a medical school applicant have a solid understanding of biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, sociology, and psychology???) 2- As an immigrant, a person of lower socioeconomic background, and someone who english isn't his/her first language, CARS, Casper, and MMI, create Herculean barriers for people like me to overcome. 3- McMaster associated company (ALTUS Assessments Inc) are making a lot of money from these test and most of the pro-research on this topic is born from McMaster studies. This basically displays a financial conflict of interest in the admission process for McMaster university. 4- Unlike what is said, it is highly possible to prepare for MMI and Casper by spending a lot of money, time, and going to prep companies. 5- Why are people's extracurricular activities, research, and awards not considered at MAC? Please don't be rude and attack my post! I have been factual. I hope that my post acts as a primer in the minds of the applicant community and hopefully future physicians. P.S. Congrats to qualified applicants who are offered interviews! I wish you the best. I don't understand the point of this post. You're already a medical student, why bother? It reads like someone who still holds a bitter grudge. McMaster have been doing things their way for decades and are a pretty revolutionary school (for example, they were the first to implement PBL which is used all over the world now, probably at your school too). CARS tests deductive reasoning which is a crucial skill to possess in medicine (it's not just memorization) and Casper is more of a filter test. They want to get a general idea of what the applicant is like. It makes lying on an application harder because they don't care if you created some charity or pumped out 100 research articles before the end of 1st year (I'm looking at you son of that rad onc). Also FYI academic institution rankings don't mean anything. It is more to do with the research they pump out. I know of people currently studying medicine at the University of Melbourne & University of Sydney in Australia, both great schools that are ranked as being 17th & 18th in the world for med by QS World University rankings. But they are there because they could not get into a Canadian school with their lower (albeit still fine) stats. I know for a fact they would have been grateful to get into Saskatchewan or Manitoba (which ranks waaaay further down, something like between 400-450 I think). They are shelling out over 350k to attend big name institutions that do a lot of research and are more forgiving to international applicants with lower stats because they are full fee paying. So again, ranking doesn't mean anything. Bashing McMaster for being ranked 77th really isn't doing you any favours. Also the fact that you think applicants with a 4.0 and 520 MCAT are entitled to an interview is concerning. No one is entitled to an interview. People with a wide variety of stats and life experiences bring a lot to medicine. Trunkate, IMislove, aloeplant and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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