How refrences and essays factor in the final decision ?

[rainy]

Does Toronto review reference letters and essays pre interview or post interview and how do these factor in their final decision?

Do they usually contact referees before making any decsion?

Just wondering if someone can shed light on it.

[robclem21]

all documents are reviewed pre-interview and constitute your pre-interview score. That is then combined with your interview score for final admission decisions. Referees aren't necessarily contacted for all applicants, but can be contacted at any time before offers of admission are sent out.

[Keep Persevering]

 

Does anyone who knows the admissions process in detail, kindly comment in detail on how  pre interview score is assigned?

 What percent weightage is attached to GPA, reference letters, ABS essays etc? How do you get to the interviwew? I have been rejected 2 years in a row with a GPA of 3.96 and a good ABS. My essays were edited by 2 U of T students and one physician friend. I will be very greatful for any feedback.

 

Many thanks in advance.