SoftTings Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Just now, chrsyjun said: Multiple people have posted here with nearly perfect GPA/MCAT and high CASPER scores (as they are OOP also got offer to ottawa) and they didnt seem to have button :/ which makes it really strange what Mac based their criteria off of But that's based on the premise that the button means acceptance. We don't even know if that's true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nystead Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 1 minute ago, chrsyjun said: Multiple people have posted here with nearly perfect GPA/MCAT and high CASPER scores (as they are OOP/got offer to ottawa) and they didnt seem to have button :/ This convinces me the button does not mean offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theevilsloth Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 The coordinating with other schools theory really doesn't make sense to me. Why does McMaster care if an applicant has other offers or not? They just want the best applicants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighAltitudeMedicine Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, pureblue said: This thread needs to be in the premed101 hall of fame Lol this thread now has over 70k views. It has surpassed a pinned thread from 2 years ago. lakeshore and babakoto 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chxiel Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Hm but last year when the offer showed accidentally at midnight it did accurately correspond with people who were accepted the next day which is why I feel like the button does mean something :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverine123 Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Honestly considering that all the ‘accepted’ applicants have such a diverse range of CARS/GPA/Casper combos, do you guys think that McMaster might have used a lottery system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedGoldfish Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, HeyMrSnowman said: Well I do remember hearing that it doesn't matter if the second batch or first batch of applicants are chosen in terms of physician competence. With this reasoning, maybe Mac used a lottery system to randomly select applicants who would receive offers. I know that is a crazy theory, but I also remember hearing that "it doesn't matter if the second batch or first batch of applicants are chosen in terms of physician competence". I just don't remember where I heard that. If the button means Mac offer, how else can you explain the apparent randomness in stats with those who saw the button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowmanTheSWOMEN Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Just now, wolverine123 said: Honestly considering that all the ‘accepted’ applicants have such a diverse range of CARS/GPA/Casper combos, do you guys think that McMaster might have used a lottery system? They said they are using an "evidence-based" analysis approved at every level at the university. So I doubt that. SoftTings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprite4524 Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 . Colby1373, SoftTings and BSLM13 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short_stack Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 1 minute ago, HighAltitudeMedicine said: Lol this thread now has over 70k views. It has surpassed a pinned thread from 2 years ago. Lmao this year’s McMaster admissions video referenced the chance me statistical approach thread on McMaster subforum, which has 30k views. I’m calling it now, next year’s admissions video is going to reference Button Fiasco 2020 chxiel, seewhathappens and disneyprincessmd 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chxiel Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, pureblue said: those were actual offers at 12:01am on may 14, not a random button whose function and appearance none of us knew about lol The button is to reset choices for those who have offers disneyprincessmd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nystead Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Just now, MedGoldfish said: "it doesn't matter if the second batch or first batch of applicants are chosen in terms of physician competence" Its a common saying - I have heard that too I strongly assure you all that it has nothing to do with acceptances at other schools or a random lottery system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowmanTheSWOMEN Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 ALSOO, if it's a lottery, then how does the waitlist movement happen, is that also random? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RejectedAgain Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 *Warning: info from a friend of a friend so who knows how valid it is* my friend knows someone on Mac admissions (v closely apparently) and they told my friend that Mac actually doesn’t select for highest percentile Casper. Apparently candidates with more average Casper scores is what they select for. absolutely no idea If that’s true but something to think about! Edit: to make this make a shred of sense. It was described to me like a pseudo-personality test. So ppl in different quartiles typically possess certain characteristics which they may or may not want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nystead Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Just now, RejectedAgain said: *Warning: info from a friend of a friend so who knows how valid it is* my friend knows someone on Mac admissions (v closely apparently) and they told my friend that Mac actually doesn’t select for highest percentile Casper. Apparently candidates with more average Casper scores is what they select for. absolutely no idea If that’s true but something to think about! LMAO what? How does that even make sense, That genuinely made me laugh out loud, no offense to you your friend or their source chxiel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowmanTheSWOMEN Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 1 minute ago, RejectedAgain said: *Warning: info from a friend of a friend so who knows how valid it is* my friend knows someone on Mac admissions (v closely apparently) and they told my friend that Mac actually doesn’t select for highest percentile Casper. Apparently candidates with more average Casper scores is what they select for. absolutely no idea If that’s true but something to think about! Yo that's WACK. So if I'm ethical I cannot make it to this school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bruh Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Our understanding of our CASPer performance is very limited. Having received an interview to Ottawa is not a strong indicator of receiving a Mac acceptance. Ottawa seems to be weighing ABS and possibly the CAF more heavily lately. I think there is enough evidence in the amount of information shared in this thread to conclude that the reset button is related to receiving an offer, as confirmed by the OUAC staff person on Live Chat. What we may not be seeing, however, is the possibility that not ALL Mac candidates’ OMSAS has been updated. It’s possible that some Mac applicants are still waiting for The Button to show up. At any rate, I think those with the button can be cautiously optimistic that they have received an offer, and those without the button may still receive an offer if the button shows up later, or if they fix this glitch they may just get the offer through email. chxiel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theinbetween Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 1 minute ago, RejectedAgain said: *Warning: info from a friend of a friend so who knows how valid it is* my friend knows someone on Mac admissions (v closely apparently) and they told my friend that Mac actually doesn’t select for highest percentile Casper. Apparently candidates with more average Casper scores is what they select for. absolutely no idea If that’s true but something to think about! lol okkkkkk I mentally cannot handle all this speculation :') goodnight and see you all may 12 with probably a rejection RejectedAgain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chxiel Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Also, what is confusing is that some people's buttons have disappeared while others haven't? I don't understand the rationale of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brattatat Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, wolverine123 said: Honestly considering that all the ‘accepted’ applicants have such a diverse range of CARS/GPA/Casper combos, do you guys think that McMaster might have used a lottery system? I think it's possible. It would make sense why they aren't revealing the process because it would cause so much chaos. However, I still doubt that the button has any meaning, reminds me of the "green circle" fiasco earlier for McMaster Students Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdhopefullyidk Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 12 minutes ago, HeyMrSnowman said: I doubt that the CASPer is valued that highly because I know someone who has received feedback for CASPer from another university (i.e. McGill) and they were in the top 5% of all applicants. That person also had a very competitive GPA and CARS but did not see the button. Also keep in mind the individuals who received interviews OOP Manitoba. Did McGill already give Casper feedback this cycle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RejectedAgain Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, William Osler said: LMAO what? How does that even make sense, That genuinely made me laugh out loud, no offense to you your friend or their source Yeah idk lmao. I don’t think it’s that abstract tho! Ppl are talking about pulling names out of a hat ahha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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