Guest GI Jenie Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 hey guys, i'm confused - now the ubc status update page says that it will take them until at least March 5th to contact all applicants...but Friday they said something else. anybody got a clue? GI Jenie>: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tinee007 Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 Since they told you otherwise last Friday (which isn't too long ago), maybe it would be best to give them a quick call? I'm just wondering why they would say the 5th of March when it's the middle of the week. Usually, they say up uptil the Friday of that week...so maybe it's a typo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coastalslacker Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 If anyone calls UBC to confirm either the 5th or 15th of March (I thought it was the latter, since that it was it said up until last Friday on their website) could you please post on this forum. I would call myself but I'm out of the country (and waiting nervously....). thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kirsteen Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 Hi guys, I received word from UBC today that they've contacted the majority of the interviewees already and that they are aiming to hold all of their interviews in March. They are also hoping to have the remaining rejections sent out this week. I received word, in not too explicit terms, that I should be receiving one of those letters. :\ Good luck to you all, Kirsteen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kellyl20 Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 Don't lose hope. I heard that they had to go into the rejection list last year to make up the class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GI Jenie Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 I don't know Kelly120, the entire admissions process seems like such a crap-shoot. Some of us just need closure. I'm not sure whether to work for a year or do a two-year masters......anybody got any advice? I'm turning 23 this year, so this means IF I got in in two years after my masters, I would already be 25. Any input would be appreciated.:\ Corrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest not rex morgan Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 This sounds simple and almost patronizing, but what do you want? Use this year as if it were time given to you. Do you feel like it's an opportunity to do a masters, or do you feel like you should do one to put on your application. I, myself, worked for a year, still didn't get in, then went off and did some international volunteer work. I'm really happy I did that. I don't regret not doing a Masters. Keep that in mind making your decision. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest soapyslicer Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 Don't confuse those who got an interview and were not offered a seat, then subsequently offered a seat in the class with those who were rejected without an interview. I agree with not rex morgan. Having said that I did do a masters and it has been really worth it. I would recommend it over just doing an unclassified year. Many schools will tell you that if you have some low marks in the undergrad portion of your education, a Masters will reassure the committee that you are capable of handling the load of Medicine. A unclassified year can sometimes just appear as a GPA boost. I would suggest that if you are going to so a Masters, do it in something you really like and if you only want to do one year find a masters that does not include a thesis. soapyslicer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shrimp Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 Does UBC have a one year non-thesis Master program? I think some Master programs in Arts will only take one year but I cannot think of any in Science. Can anyone tell us more? I know that in U of Calgary they have a one year biomedical technology Master program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GI Jenie Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 Hi Guys, The UBC faculty of medicine offers a one-year masters in health science and epidemiology. I looked into it and it involves a huge amount of statistics. You are also required to write the GRE and the deadline for applying was March 1st. Since I'm not sure that I like statistics, I thought it was a huge gamble to take because if you don't enjoy something, chances are you won't do well in it, and the last thing I need is mediocer masters degree on my transcript. Also, I didn't feel that a week before March 1, I would be able to properly deal with the GRE in time. Now, of course, the deadline has passed. GI Jenie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GI Jenie Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 BTW, Soapslicer, Thanks for the good feedback. I was looking for people who had done a masters to provide some insight. Good luck, GI Jenie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest soapyslicer Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 Hi GI Jenie, Don't forget you do not have to stick with UBC. As well you do not have to stick with Sciences. There is really no difference as long as you do well. The class this year has lots of non-science students. If you really need to boost your GPA - that is your overall is really low- then take courses. If it is even reasonable how much can you improve your non-academics, ie like not rex morgan did. If you have a whole year you can really get involved, you may even find something you want to stay involved with throughout your career. I know some people think it is bad to request your file but if you applied this year and were rejected it is a great way to see where you failed to get marks. It allows you to focus your efforts where you need them. It isn't even the admissions people who arrange it so there is no black mark. Hope you do well with what ever you try. soapy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kirin Posted March 7, 2003 Report Share Posted March 7, 2003 Could not rex morgan let me know where he/she did their international volunteer work? I just finished my M.Sc. and I am really looking forward to some time off before I apply for Sept 2004 admissions. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest not rex morgan Posted March 7, 2003 Report Share Posted March 7, 2003 I went to India with an organization called Child Family Health International. I wouldn't outright recommend them as they kind of left me on my own for a while. They were a legitimate organization, and I did make my time there really worth while. There is (or at least there was) a website called the idealist that lists tons of legit organizations. http://www.idealist.org Just make sure you're not paying too much. Some of these groups want alot of coin from you. CFHI was reasonably priced and that's why I went with them. Ask organizations for email addresses of people who have gone before so you can ask questions. CIDA used to pay for volunteers, but their funding is limited, or it was when I went. CARE Canada was another one that didn't pan out for me, and I can't remember why. They were very helpful in providing me with resources for finding other groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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