fluffybunnyyyyy Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 TIME STAMP: ~11:15am Result: Invite GPA: 4.0 ECs (CV): some research (no pubs), couple of hospital volunteering positions, exec positions on a couple of clubs, was a TEAM TA for a few classes etc. My CV is pretty generic tbh lol Year: final year of 2nd UG Feelings about Casper: A couple years ago I ranked around 200th/819 when mcgill gave out casper rankings. However this time around as its my 3rd application cycle, I felt that it was my best one yet. Applicant category: IP I'm very excited for this opportunity! This is my first ever med interview and my 3rd application cycle! #thirdtimesacharm? abcd1288, Drosophilamedandgamer and DrHopes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med201920 Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 TIME STAMP: Around 1:27PM (GMT) Result: Invite GPA: 3.97 MCAT: 518 (submitted but optional since I am quebec resident) ECs (CV): currently working at the MUHC as a researcher. 4 pubs (1 Nature second author, 3 other as 3rd author) multiple submission at the time (not yet published). Volunteered with humanitarian organization for 5 years (africa and asia mostly). also veteran. Year: I dropped out of Mcgill masters program in the early days of Covid (it was difficult financially. I don't know how this is going to play out in the future, I hope I am not gonna be rejected because of it) Casper: I felt that I did way worse than last year (2020 I had no interview despite ranking 16th pre-interview the year before 2019).... talking or hearing about the Casper frustrate me a lot (as I have to perform it in my third language) Applicant category: QC university I honestly enjoy my job right now. and enjoy starting a family. It's the first time I am applying with no expectation at all (I don't even understand why I was stressed earlier) hamsterman11, DrHopes and abcd1288 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med201920 Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 21 minutes ago, Médecine1 said: Just got my answer: invite !!!! Me too! thanks a lot Médecine1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MK. Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 TIME STAMP: 13h48 Result: Invite (Further review required) GPA: 3.95 (MED), 4.15 (UdeM) ECs (CV): A few research internships with faculty scholarships and NSERC URSA (no pub, but a review in process, implication in several projects, and poster presentation done), part time work as a UG research assist', TA, volunteering for the faculty, tutoring, and exec/student association positions Year: 3rd year UG Feelings about Casper: Average; answered every question but I feel like I didn't elaborate enough because of time restriction Applicant category: IP QC university & RSPP Edit: Email time stamp : 22h01 hamsterman11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med201920 Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 40 minutes ago, lifewatr said: Has anyone heard back about the PhD component to their MD-PhD application? I think I saw one guy getting an invite in the first pages of this thread applic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ks_10 Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 TIME STAMP: ~2:00pm Result: INVITE (further review required) GPA: 3.99 (second undergrad degree) ECs (CV): lots of sports, work experience in medical clinics, was a TA, some academic awards, only volunteering was sports-related (but long-term), no research/pubs Year: did two BSc, worked for a year, now in first year of MSc. MCAT: 512 (optional for me) Feelings about Casper: felt better than last year, answered almost all questions but some responses were very short due to the time limit. Applicant category: IP (QC university) I AM FREAKING OUT - I was refused and ranked in the 900's for IP last year. The only change was starting my masters so I guess my academic context improved? and maybe my casper was much better? cc11 and DrHopes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imz Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 22 minutes ago, Ks_10 said: TIME STAMP: ~2:00pm Result: INVITE (further review required) GPA: 3.99 (second undergrad degree) ECs (CV): lots of sports, work experience in medical clinics, was a TA, some academic awards, only volunteering was sports-related (but long-term), no research/pubs Year: did two BSc, worked for a year, now in first year of MSc. MCAT: 512 (optional for me) Feelings about Casper: felt better than last year, answered almost all questions but some responses were very short due to the time limit. Applicant category: IP (QC university) I AM FREAKING OUT - I was refused and ranked in the 900's for IP last year. The only change was starting my masters so I guess my academic context improved? and maybe my casper was much better? thanks for this! it's really encouraging - I mean my gpa is far from yours but I'm finishing my second BSc and was thinking of doing a masters. anyway your path is really encouraging to me and it makes me happy to see others in a similar situation that did not give up and finally getting an interview! I think your casper is for sure a very important component and yeah I don't know about masters but anyway Congrats and thank you for sharing! it gives me hope for next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magguidoune Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Heure : 15h36 Catégorie de candidature : QC universitaire (MDCM) Résultat : Invitation (Further Review Required) MPG : 4.2/4.3 Allure générale du CV : Assistante de recherche dans 2 laboratoires (stress et anxiété; Sommeil des nourrissons), recherche dans le cadre d'un cours universitaire qui a mené à 3 acceptations à des congrès scientifiques (2 présentations orales et 1 présentation affichée). Bénévolat pour Jeunesse, J'écoute (répondante aux crises). Intervenante sociale depuis de nombreuses années auprès d'adolescents. Beaucoup de formations en relation d'aide. Impressions sur le Casper : Je crois que cela a bien été, mais c'était la première fois que je faisais le Casper, donc j'en ai aucune idée. Parcours universitaire : Bac régulier en neurosciences cognitives (profil neuropsychologie). Première fois de ma vie que j'applique en médecine. C'était mon plan B si refus au doctorat en psychologie. Hyper reconnaissante d'avoir une entrevue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retawxy Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 TIME STAMP: Checked in Minerva 4:10EST Result: Regrets GPA: 3.97 MCAT: 520 ECs (CV): please see other posts Year: 4th year of undergrad Feelings about Casper: Did well according to other interview invites Applicant category: OOP ToujoursGolgi and Great_Wumbo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackattack881 Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Did anyone not get an email? I checked minerva and got "Further review required" but no email?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcd1288 Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, zackattack881 said: Did anyone not get an email? I checked minerva and got "Further review required" but no email?? I think they'll send an email tonight. Still waiting for mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackattack881 Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 1 minute ago, hola1997 said: I think they'll send an email tonight. Still waiting for mine. Okay, good to hear. Good luck everyone DrHopes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasa Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Catégorie de candidature : QC universitaire Résultat : Invite MPG : 3,99 Allure générale du CV : - Bénévolat en soins palliatif (2 ans) - Marraine d'une jeune en situation d'handicap (2 ans) Multiple implications scolaires (vice-présidente aux communications, vice-présidente aux affaires internes, poste dans l'AGE UQTR, etc) - environ 6-7 prix et bourses, 3 stages en néphrologie et oncologie sous la supervision d'un médecin, Commis au l'unité des urgences, Beaucoup de ptites job par-ci par-la, pas tous science-related Impressions sur le Casper : Mieux que l'an passé où je n'avais pas été invité Parcours universitaire : Baccalauréat en biologie médicale complété (3 ans), première année de pharmacie (actuellement) J'espère que ça pourra aider les cohortes à venir! hamsterman11, Drosophilamedandgamer, cc11 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drosophilamedandgamer Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 TIME STAMP: 3:00 PM (I still haven't received the official email, but minerva has the date and time listed for my interview, which from my experience last year means I've been invited!) Result: Invite for interview! GPA: 3.95 ECs (CV): Volunteering for club at school, community volunteering, two publications in progress, NSERC USRA award, scholarships, hobbies (piano playing, etc), lots of lab and work experience Year: First year graduate student Feelings about Casper: Pretty confident, I feel like I have a pretty good formula for success on the CASPer at this point since I've taken it 3 times Applicant category: I applied as RSPP, but whether you get an interview based on that stream depends if your application is competitive enough. Last year I applied via RSPP but got an interview and got waitlisted as a quebec resident (not within the RSPP category) MCAT: It was an awful experience, got a 499, thankfully they don't consider it unless it's to your advantage Good luck everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc11 Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, Drosophilamedandgamer said: TIME STAMP: 3:00 PM (I still haven't received the official email, but minerva has the date and time listed for my interview, which from my experience last year means I've been invited!) Result: Invite for interview! GPA: 3.95 ECs (CV): Volunteering for club at school, community volunteering, two publications in progress, NSERC USRA award, scholarships, hobbies (piano playing, etc), lots of lab and work experience Year: First year graduate student Feelings about Casper: Pretty confident, I feel like I have a pretty good formula for success on the CASPer at this point since I've taken it 3 times Applicant category: I applied as RSPP, but whether you get an interview based on that stream depends if your application is competitive enough. Last year I applied via RSPP but got an interview and got waitlisted as a quebec resident (not within the RSPP category) MCAT: It was an awful experience, got a 499, thankfully they don't consider it unless it's to your advantage Good luck everyone! Congrats on your invite !!! Would you mind sharing some tips for Casper I feel like I failed mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drosophilamedandgamer Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 2 hours ago, zackattack881 said: Did anyone not get an email? I checked minerva and got "Further review required" but no email?? Did you look further down your application? if it says a time and date for your interview, it means you've been invited! Last year I didn't receive an email until 10 pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drosophilamedandgamer Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Just now, cc11 said: Congrats on your invite !!! Would you mind sharing some tips for Casper I feel like I failed mine Thanks I'm sorry to hear that! Have you heard back from McGill yet? Honestly, I usually find **DELETED** annoying with how much they advertise to premed students, but they really pull through with the CASPer prep videos. I watched a couple and there is generally a formula (ALWAYS emphasize compassion, honesty, integrity, etc) you can try to follow in your head to help guide you through the questions under pressure. Here's the link to the video I found most helpful and rewatched each time I took the CASPer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqX6xP8VAoo&ab_channel=BeMoAcademicConsultingInc. I also got an interview last year, and was waitlisted (unfortunately didn't make it), but I did find that some of her advice is really helpful for the interview process as well. Although, I have no idea what interviews will be like this year :/ Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc11 Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Drosophilamedandgamer said: Thanks I'm sorry to hear that! Have you heard back from McGill yet? Honestly, I usually find **DELETED** annoying with how much they advertise to premed students, but they really pull through with the CASPer prep videos. I watched a couple and there is generally a formula (ALWAYS emphasize compassion, honesty, integrity, etc) you can try to follow in your head to help guide you through the questions under pressure. Here's the link to the video I found most helpful and rewatched each time I took the CASPer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqX6xP8VAoo&ab_channel=BeMoAcademicConsultingInc. I also got an interview last year, and was waitlisted (unfortunately didn't make it), but I did find that some of her advice is really helpful for the interview process as well. Although, I have no idea what interviews will be like this year :/ Hope this helps! I did get my rejection this morning but it was a long shot I saw it coming considering my gpa which was in the low end so I had to ace the Casper. Can't wait to see where I ranked tbh and work on my application. Thank you so much for sharing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great_Wumbo Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Does the waitlist for interview typically move much? Can't tell if a decision pending is basically just a refusal seeing as I don't see why everyone wouldn't attend their interviews (seeing as they are virtual this app cycle). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasa Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Est-ce que vous savez si les entrevues sont sur zoom ou en présence ? L'information n'est pas inscrit dans le courriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alysse212 Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mikasa said: Est-ce que vous savez si les entrevues sont sur zoom ou en présence ? L'information n'est pas inscrit dans le courriel T'as reçu un courriel? Ou est-ce que tu as seulement vu l'information sur minerva? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasa Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Alysse212 said: T'as reçu un courriel? Ou est-ce que tu as seulement vu l'information sur minerva? j'ai reçu un courriel car j'avais appliqué en dmd aussi, et le courriel était comme un 2 en 1 pour me dire que j'avais été invité. En dmd, l'entrevue est par zoom, mais je ne sais pas pour med Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK. Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 10 minutes ago, Mikasa said: j'ai reçu un courriel car j'avais appliqué en dmd aussi, et le courriel était comme un 2 en 1 pour me dire que j'avais été invité. En dmd, l'entrevue est par zoom, mais je ne sais pas pour med Email personnel, de ton uni ou @ mcgill ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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