futuredoc Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Hey everyone, I was just wondering, how hard do you think/know(?) it is to get into medschool with only three years of undergrad? That is, you finish two years and apply during third year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vip_138 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 you're posting a lot of questions that are searchable ... i'ld suggest using the search function and spending a few hours reading before asking so many. to answer this question, depends on the school, some don't differentiate between 3rd years and 4th years, some do, some don't even let 3rd years apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futuredoc Posted March 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Sorry . Just curious about people's opinions. I do read a lot of things here though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Stark Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Well, my dad did it... 34 years ago. (He doesn't even remember having to interview!) I do have an old friend who got in to UofT after only his third year of undergrad. He's something of an unassuming genius type, though, so I don't think that's typical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD87 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I'm in my 3rd year and got interviews at 3 of 4 schools i applied to (Queen's, u of t, and mcmaster), so I don't think it's as fringe of a possibility as you may think (that's not to say that I think I'm necessarily going to get granted admission, but that I'm sure that there are lots of third years out there who will). In my opinion, it's more about if you're ready as opposed to simply have you completed ____ many years. This could be after 3 years of post-secondary schooling for some people, for others it could be never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0T6 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I was lucky enough to get in after 3 years so yes it's completely possible - I know of 3rd years in the 2nd and 1st year classes here at Ottawa too (despite our rep of robbing 3rd year applicants of their application fees!). It IS harder though cause like DD87 said, you're a year younger, a year less to gain experiences, a year less of stuff that goes on your sketch, etc etc. BUT, if you feel like you're competetive - then you should definitely apply, if you don't get in - at least you've gone through the cycle once and you'll be a pro come 4th year applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gob Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 If you think you have a shot at an interview, I would definitely recommend it. I applied and got in after 3, but had I not gotten in, the interview experience alone would have been worth it since it will significantly benefit you in 4th year. [Just as an aside, UWO no longer lets people in after 3 years, I was in the last class.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futuredoc Posted March 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 If I may ask Gob, DD87 and 0T6, what were your stats like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gob Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 3.9-something (I forget) 34Q Strong extra-curriculars/references Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futuredoc Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 What do you mean by strong extracurricular if I may ask? As for for Q: :eek: :eek: , or something like that (as you can tell, I don't like writing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0T6 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 3.92, 34S, 1 publication, 2 summers of research, coordinated 2 different volunteer programs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futuredoc Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 :eek: :eek: the feeling remains the same . I have the GPA and the research (for a first year anyways), and some of the volunteering, but no publication. As long as you guys weren't on the wait list, I think I'll survive : ). No MCAT yet either........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 I'm in 3rd year and interviewing at Queen's... I hope I get in! Even if I don't, the interview will be good prep and going through the application once is good too, at least I have a few essays written and it will just help me for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futuredoc Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I'm in 3rd year and interviewing at Queen's... I hope I get in! Even if I don't, the interview will be good prep and going through the application once is good too, at least I have a few essays written and it will just help me for next year. What kind of stats do you have? Just curious ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD87 Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 my GPA is 4.0, mcat score is 39S (14 BS/14 PS/11 VR), and i have decent extracurriculars but nothing mind blowing (1 summer of research, a few years of volunteering, etc etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenir001 Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 What kind of stats do you have? Just curious ? i don't remember his stats...other than an A+ in calculus, of which he is very proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 lol, aranndil... I am the 1337est What kind of stats do you have? Just curious ? My cGPA is 3.69 (if you drop my lowest mark it's ~3.8), my mcat is 28S (9/10/9). So it is possible to get an interview in 3rd year without having superstar stats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 i don't remember his stats...other than an A+ in calculus, of which he is very proud. Are you making fun of my terrible math ability? Has anybody else composed to you such beautiful poetry??? Math doesn't matter when you're a poet at heart. hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saberial Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 The University of Alberta specifically reserves 25 seats for 2/3rd year students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenir001 Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Are you making fun of my terrible math ability? Has anybody else composed to you such beautiful poetry??? Math doesn't matter when you're a poet at heart. hahaha the wind whips law's face as he spins around, the dark silent forest surrounding him..he is trapped, staring into the past...SNAP! he leaps up, instantly awake, his knees bent, fingers curled, his whole body tense and ready for flight...he flinches as the wind howls through the trees...the trees..so old, so dead...he closes his eyes, his emotions overflowing...he is the one, the special one...there's another sound, a light is flying towards him...so pretty, so golden, so deadly...pure shining light surrounds him...it's jochi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 the wind whips law's face as he spins around, the dark silent forest surrounding him..he is trapped, staring into the past...SNAP! he leaps up, instantly awake, his knees bent, fingers curled, his whole body tense and ready for flight...he flinches as the wind howls through the trees...the trees..so old, so dead...he closes his eyes, his emotions overflowing...he is the one, the special one...there's another sound, a light is flying towards him...so pretty, so golden, so deadly...pure shining light surrounds him...it's jochi. LOL, ahh we are derailing this thread. The siren floats blissfully towards her intended prey. Howling, the wind continues to caress the towering trees. Paralyzed by awe, he admires his capturer. Glorious light overtakes his soul, euphoria inhabits his lonely heart. Stolen away to a selcluded, serene summit, silently he waits. To conclude: Let more 3rd years into med school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenir001 Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 yay i think this is your first poem that's not sexist. in conclusion, let more 3rd yrs into med school, but keep the poet ones out so they can concentrate on their mission..ie bringing about world peace. hehehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gob Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 What do you mean by strong extracurricular if I may ask? As for for Q: :eek: :eek: , or something like that (as you can tell, I don't like writing). Lots of volunteering, a few summers of clinical research, many athletics (a few that I was chosen as captain for), and 2/3 references were from MDs who are highly regarded in their field. So not mind-blowing stats by any means, but fairly decent I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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