Stalemate 0 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 14 minutes ago, listed said: Can you confirm that you're assuming minority and historically underprivileged groups cannot enter into professional programs on merit alone? Can you also clarify who 'many people' are, or is this a result of being surrounded by an echo chamber of likeminded people? I'm all for a debate but bigoted statements masked by broad generalizations has no place in this conversation I’m not a bigot or a troll at all. This is a conversation. Unfortunately it seems to be reverse racism but no one is comfortable talking about it. These aren’t broad generalizations. Lots of minority students have excellent credentials. However the student make up would have you believe that very few “white students” (not knowing anything other than race) either apply or also have the merit to be accepted. Go look at the class lists and this years acceptances. I get it that traditionally underrepresented groups deserve equal opportunities. 100%!!! I would not want it any other way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
listed 8 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 17 minutes ago, Stalemate said: I’m not a bigot or a troll at all. This is a conversation. Unfortunately it seems to be reverse racism but no one is comfortable talking about it. These aren’t broad generalizations. Lots of minority students have excellent credentials. However the student make up would have you believe that very few “white students” (not knowing anything other than race) either apply or also have the merit to be accepted. Go look at the class lists and this years acceptances. I get it that traditionally underrepresented groups deserve equal opportunities. 100%!!! I would not want it any other way. You state that this is racism but I fail to see how there is antagonism towards historically privileged groups. We do not call equitable action towards underprivileged discrimination against the privileged. That is akin to saying any charitable action is discriminatory towards the latter. You state that these are not broad generalizations but say go look at the class lists and this years acceptances. Please show me where you are seeing validated race-based demographics for this years cycle. Please also show me a scenario where non-white students are admitted at an increased rate than white students, credentials being equal. You are sadly, once again, generalizing with no quantitative evidence. Quote I get it that traditionally underrepresented groups deserve equal opportunities. 100%!!! I would not want it any other way. I don't think you really do get it and I hope this discussion sparks some curiosity into why this ideology further perpetuates divides in our community. Nevertheless, I'm glad you somewhat recognize people deserve equal (equitable would be preferable) opportunities. Stalemate and DentalApplicant2021 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stalemate 0 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 2 minutes ago, listed said: You state that this is racism but I fail to see how there is antagonism towards historically privileged groups. We do not call equitable action towards underprivileged discrimination against the privileged. That is akin to saying any charitable action is discriminatory towards the latter. You state that these are not broad generalizations but say go look at the class lists and this years acceptances. Please show me where you are seeing validated race-based demographics for this years cycle. Please also show me a scenario where non-white students are admitted at an increased rate than white students, credentials being equal. You are sadly, once again, generalizing with no quantitative evidence. I don't think you really do get it and I hope this discussion sparks some curiosity into why this ideology further perpetuates divides in our community. Nevertheless, I'm glad you somewhat recognize people deserve equal (equitable would be preferable) opportunities. Believe me I get it. I have had a rich and thorough anti oppression education. I am also from a minority background, as minorities come in many forms. Antagonism towards any group is wrong. What I am seeing may not be truly defined as racism, however, it is still discrimination. “Equitable access” is the right thing and we should make sure we have representation as diverse as our beautiful country. Unfortunately, I am not seeing that here, and this has been going on for some time. Lots of amazing candidates are getting in for sure! But lots of amazing candidates are complaining that they don’t seem to have the same chance these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Acceptme 0 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Did anyone from the waitlist received a call yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Teef 0 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 I received a call about 30 minutes ago! I was on the HWL. Good luck everyone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carson K 4 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 I just got off the HWL today! Akira Grey and Unknown54654 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toothy23 2 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Just got the call as well, got off HWL today! Unknown54654 and Akira Grey 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shiron 10 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Same here!! Got a call today and got off the waitlist as well!! Akira Grey and Unknown54654 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gandalfthegrey 2 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Got a call today high waitlist. Accepting! Akira Grey and Unknown54654 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unknown54654 11 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Congratulations all! Thank you for updating us :)!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whatttnow 0 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 3 hours ago, Carson K said: I just got off the HWL today! 3 hours ago, toothy23 said: Just got the call as well, got off HWL today! 3 hours ago, shiron said: Same here!! Got a call today and got off the waitlist as well!! 1 hour ago, Gandalfthegrey said: Got a call today high waitlist. Accepting! Congrats!! I also got a call around noon. Did anyones status on student center update yet? Mine still hasnt changed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shiron 10 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 28 minutes ago, whatttnow said: Congrats!! I also got a call around noon. Did anyones status on student center update yet? Mine still hasnt changed My status hasn't changed either Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MC0203 11 Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Has anyone gotten off the wait list recently? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxamillion 3 Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 On 4/16/2021 at 6:10 PM, MC0203 said: Has anyone gotten off the wait list recently? Nope, I'm on HWL but haven't heard anything yet. Does anyone know when/if they'll let us know once the class is full and the waitlist is officially over? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MC0203 11 Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 @Maxamillion I don’t think so... I believe it stays open until the first day of classes because there’s always a chance someone could drop out of the program and then they would still call the wait list even if it’s in August! Maxamillion and Carson K 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merit 0 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-initiatives-do-not-belong-in-academia/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pglggrg 0 Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 Just looking for fellow UWO hopefuls to help me out. -What would a 3.965 GPA be in %? The OMSAS indicates 4.0 is 100, but people here have said 4.0 is 95? -what is the bonus that UWO gives applicants who have already graduated -are all DAT scores treated the same across years? I have a 20AA,19PAT,18RC which isn’t great, but 21AA was the average for acceptance a few years back. 20AA is a 65%ish percentile, which I feel is too low to be counted as average score for acceptance. - is there a particular weight given to each component of the DAT? Is AA more important? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Akira Grey 7 Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 So, medical school admissions came out today on May 11 and the first instalment for UWO is due June 1. I was wondering if anyone is planning on dropping their UWO admission or waitlist position can maybe DM me or make a post here. I just wanted to gauge if there is going to be some movement this upcoming month and early June. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unknown54654 11 Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 Any HWLs left? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wigglin 5 Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 Hi everyone! I was accepted into Western's dental school, but intend on accepting my offer for Schulich Medicine instead! I accepted my offer yesterday, and am just waiting for it to update on my student center so that everything is "official". Anticipate some movement in the next couple days! Tangerine68, Akira Grey, Unknown54654 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxamillion 3 Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 1 hour ago, Unknown54654 said: Any HWLs left? I’m still HWL, has anyone heard of anyone getting off the wait list in the past month or so? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MC0203 11 Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 1 minute ago, Maxamillion said: I’m still HWL, has anyone heard of anyone getting off the wait list in the past month or so? I’m still HWL too... haven’t heard anything since people got called in April Maxamillion 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MC0203 11 Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 2 minutes ago, wigglin said: Hi everyone! I was accepted into Western's dental school, but intend on accepting my offer for Schulich Medicine instead! I accepted my offer yesterday, and am just waiting for it to update on my student center so that everything is "official". Anticipate some movement in the next couple days! Thanks for letting us know!!! and congratulations on med school! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxamillion 3 Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 8 minutes ago, wigglin said: Hi everyone! I was accepted into Western's dental school, but intend on accepting my offer for Schulich Medicine instead! I accepted my offer yesterday, and am just waiting for it to update on my student center so that everything is "official". Anticipate some movement in the next couple days! Congratulations!!! Thank you so much for the update! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unknown54654 11 Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 @Maxamillion @MC0203 @wigglin Thank you all for your replies and updates!! s-lettuce, MC0203, Maxamillion and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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