Worth Applying as OOP?

[Overstressed 7]

Hello there,

 

I know posts like this are super annoying but I’m trying to figure out my application plan for next cycle while I wait for May 12th. I’m finishing up my MSc this year, and I’m wondering if it’s worth applying to Calgary - any insight would be appreciated!

 

OOP (Ontario)

MCAT: 516 (129/129/128/130)

cGPA: 3.89

wGPA: 3.95 (I think I calculated this right given that Calgary counts an A as a 4.0?)

 

EC’s: varsity athlete, lots of youth coaching, research in disability studies (2 pubs, multiple poster presentations) lots of TA work, volunteer work w/ persons w/ disabilities, 4 years as a strength & conditioning coach 

 

Thank you!!

[zxcccxz 82]

Yes! It seems as though you’d be a competitive applicant for OOP. A friend of mine applied as OOP this year with very similar stats to you and got an interview.

[starmay 12]

Definitely worth applying. With your ECs and diversity in experiences I think you’d have a solid chance at getting an interview at U of C. Good luck!

[Gumby 22]

I agree with the others, your stats seem competitive. But it all comes down to how well you write your Top 10. 

[Overstressed 7]

Thanks everyone!! Does anyone have insight if the same conclusion applies to Alberta? Is it worth throwing an application into Alberta as well?

[zxcccxz 82]

10 hours ago, Overstressed said:

Thanks everyone!! Does anyone have insight if the same conclusion applies to Alberta? Is it worth throwing an application into Alberta as well?

For OOP students who got interviews at UofA this year, the avg score was: Av gpa 3.93, av personal activities score of 7, av mcat 518.24

[powdermonkey13 15]

IMO as long as you meet the required minimum and you have great EC's it's always worthwhile. You never know who's going to read your application and find it impressive...or not. Obviously there is a financial element to consider as well. 

[anonymouspanda 26]

I applied with slightly lower stats than OP this cycle, got an interview at Calgary but not Alberta. Alway shoot your shot wherever you can, you won't know until you try

 

[ballsortahard 34]

6 minutes ago, anonymouspanda said:

I applied with slightly lower stats than OP this cycle, got an interview at Calgary but not Alberta. Alway shoot your shot wherever you can, you won't know until you try

 

Plus UofA is a much shorter app than Calgary 

[anonymouspanda 26]

52 minutes ago, ballsortahard said:

Plus UofA is a much shorter app than Calgary 

That's true, I couldn't sell myself at U of A as well and it is slightly more numbers heavy than U of C. I think OP would be competitive at both Alberta schools.