momo Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Hi! This is my first time applying to U of S and I am wondering about the exact way in which MCAT defines how an OOP student is picked/not picked for an interview. I know the cut offs are 8's on all, with one 7 or an M. So does this mean that if you have one 7 or an M on your written you may still progress on to an evaluation of your GPA, or does this mean that there is a pile for the "one 7 or M" crowd that is somehow chosen AFTER those with the higher MCAT's.... I have been reading their website but I cannot figure out how the process takes place. OR if you have one 7 but meet the other cut offs you go on to the GPA stage and your MCAT scores then become irrelevant. Or is it your GPA that starts the process? I am just wondering because I have a 4.0 GPA for my two years, I am an older student, and I have a great MCAT except one little 7 that was a total shock and dismay for me...I guess I am pondering whether I should even bother applying... or if I should write the MCAT again in January and leave this for another year.... I am really torn, and Any input would be much appreciated! again I would be an OOP so responses with an OOP angle would be really really helpful! Any med students at UofS out there who are OOP who can comment? Thanks for any input! mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UofS2010 Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Hi there, You should apply for sure! The MCAT is pass/fail, and you are allowed one 7 or M, so you will 'pass' the MCAT requirements for U of S, and they will look no further into it! For interviews, they will base it on the GPA after you met the MCAT requirement. You need to convert your GPA into a % average for your best 2 years, because thats how they will be ranking applicants No one really knows what the cutoff for interviews for this yr b/c of weighting changes (40% interview vs 24% before) but i reckon it should be lower than 90.5% which was what the cutoff for last yr was for oop students, so apply if u have more than 87% as the web suggests . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted November 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 All right then....thank you very much for the encouragement!!! I will get that application sent out then - and the rest is history....thanks again, this site is extremely helpful. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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