MCSpicerack Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Hey guys, I'm wondering if anyone's willing to divulge contents of the secondary application? I will be applying to UoA this cycle for sure...so I guess I could always pay for it and then see the questions...but, if anyone can share what kind of things they ask, I'd appreciate it before the money comes off my credit card =) Thanks! MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muchdutch Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 If you're going to do it then you'll find out that they ask many of the same things that other apps ask (similar to bc's or Calgary's of previous years): employment history, leadership qualities, extracurriculars, etc. Not much different at all from all of the other med schools... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muchdutch Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 No essay is required. They take your verbal mark as part of the algorithm they use instead of requiring an essay. So the only writing is your volunteer, extracurrics, personal attributes, etc - much like all of the other western schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulchemguy Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 So filling out the extracurricular is part of SECONDARY APPLICATION, right? Is that also due Nov 1, 06? How about reference letters, when are they due? Many thanks! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuantum Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 No essay is required. They take your verbal mark as part of the algorithm they use instead of requiring an essay. So the only writing is your volunteer, extracurrics, personal attributes, etc - much like all of the other western schools. What is the algorithm they use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedeboy Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Details on what is involved with the secondary applicaion can be found at: http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dofm_noncriteria.cfm Personal Attributes Section (complete online in secondary Medicine Web Application) 1) Employment Record: include dates, brief description of the nature of the work and your responsibilities, as well as your employer's name, email address or telephone number 2) Awards or Achievements: list any awards/achievements that you have recognition for 3) Leadership Roles: list and briefly describe areas where you have provided a major leadership role 4) Volunteer Work: include dates and number of hours worked as well as the name, email address or telephone number of a contact person who serves in an official capacity at the organization and a brief description of your responsibilities 5) Diversity of Experience: these may include but not limited to work, travel, career choice, sports, arts, fluency in other languages and research All important dates are listed at the website below: http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dofm_importantdate.cfm References and Secondary Applications are both due Nov 15 Finally, MCAT verbal mark makes up 5% of the application. The overall selection algorithm can be found here: http://www.med.ualberta.ca/education/ugme/admissions/dofm_selection.cfm and from what I remember the MCAT verbal breakdown is as follows: T = 5/5 S = 4/5 Q&R = 3/5 O&P = 2/5 M&N = 1/5 J,K&L = 0/5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulchemguy Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 thanks swedeboy! I tried to complete the intial completion. But under academic program, I can't select Medicine or faculty of medicne, etc! anyone have the same problem>? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioboy2007 Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 thanks swedeboy! I tried to complete the intial completion. But under academic program, I can't select Medicine or faculty of medicne, etc! anyone have the same problem>? ummm...nope. it should definitely be listed under there. sorry i can't be of more help (it should be something like MD undergraduate etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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