Leonidas Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hey all I went to a talk given by a speaker from UBC med, and she gave a presentation on how UBC selects its applicants. I was quite surprised to hear her say that after the interview, academic and non academic qualities are equally important, with Interview and NAQ comprising non academic qualities. So is she suggesting that post interview it is now approximately 50% AQ 30% Interview 20%NAQ as compared to the regular canonical formula 25%AQ 25%NAQ 50%Interview Any ideas guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAdlCruz Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I'm only surprised that this info isn't much more widely available than it is. Up till now I didn't think anybody knew that formula (outside of the adcom). In a way it's good. I've sat on both sides of an interview and know that the best people do not always interview well. In a way this formula gives a 50/50 balance between academics and non-academics (counting the interview). In the session I went to, I was told that they do a total file review after the interview, then they make offers of admission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smakie Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Leonidas -- Which talk did you go to that told you this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted March 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 It's not a "formal" one done by UBC med, it was a conference type event organized by a campus club. However, the speaker is a member of UBC med, and works with non academic evaluations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asclepius Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Very interesting, thanks for the info. The full file review is probably the most time consuming but also the best method IMO. From what I have heard the UBC adcom are very thorough and make sure they make the right choices. I didn't know the breakdown until now though... was this stated explicitly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted March 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 The percentages are my own projections, since I think UBC views the interview portion quite importantly. But I recall her saying approximately that after the interview, academic and non academic qualities are equally important, with Interview and NAQ comprising non academic qualities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuguy Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I wonder how the prerequisite average factors into that 50%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmooth Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 this thread is scaring me...i have no idea where i stand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenir001 Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 lol me neither..but at least it's nice to know they still have a holistic approach after the interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verbally_abused Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 lol me neither..but at least it's nice to know they still have a holistic approach after the interview. yay for HOLISTIC approach, to everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmooth Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 how are you guys coping with the wait? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Not well, not well. I'm stressing about it on a daily basis, and am trying to overanalyze everything from the way I worded my EC's to how I answered my interview. Yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flow Cytometry Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Hi, From my past experience in applying to UBC med, I too figure out that there isn't one specific formula on acceptance. There is a fluke component in additional to your application. However, I don't know too much about this year because of the new MMI. It is mid March now and u guys will find out within 1.5 months. Enjoy your last semester for those of you at school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenir001 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 flow kinda sounds like our good old respected professor in the mcat prep thread..just a tiny little bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenir001 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 i'm coping pretty well...lots of things to keep me busy...and i've taught myself not to expect much...that way, if it happens, it'll be a pleasant surprise, very pleasant...and if it doesn't, i won't have to resort to prozac hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmooth Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 well at least for most of you in school at ubc i assume you guys finish school pretty soon and can just relax and try to forget about it...go on vacation or try to spend more time with friends. my school term ends late may so i guess i'll just have to try to keep myself busy with school work as much as possible and keep my mind occupied with other things. i think there's definitely something to be said about not having an expectations no matter how well you thought things went and having a plan B in case the worst happens...we wont find out for another two months not 1.5 unfortunately (two weeks sounds like a long time at this point). maybe get hooked on a season of some tv series or start dating or learn something new lol in any case, good luck to you all. we'll make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgmed23 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 hmmmm get hooked on to some tv series....sounds like a great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcgirl33 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 coping with the wait = taking it out on the mountain = using all my sick days for spring skiing I just can't believe we've come so far... being concerned with 'post interview selection' seemed SO far away last summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepink Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 coping with the wait = taking it out on the mountain = using all my sick days for spring skiing I just can't believe we've come so far... being concerned with 'post interview selection' seemed SO far away last summer. Aw... *warm fuzzies* Thanks for putting things into perspective - it's awesome that we're here, worrying, because at least we haven't been rejected (yet)! Coping-wise, I'm not a student, so I'm diving into a lifestyle of working/hanging with friends/watching LOTS of hockey. Whee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masaki Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 I'm just keeping my mind off of the wait by preparing for my aussie and USA apps. This new breakdown theory is really scaring me! if academics is going to be worth so much, I hope they don't weigh MCATs and pre-req averages more heavily this year for the post-interview selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAdlCruz Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 From UBC MD (old info, pertains to 2004 cycle): "The interview score will be one of the criteria used in the final selection. Others include the MCAT, the GPA, rural suitability score, references, and a complete review of the file." Source: http://www.admissions.med.ubc.ca/news.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmooth Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 it says they get together early May to discuss....they should just get together in April and let us know...but yeah that list of criteria really doesn't help with the post-interview jitters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medgurl Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 hi there, i heard from one of my references that they got a call from ubc and were asked further questions about me.. is that a bad thing? i didnt know they did follow-up calls. im hoping its random like when they call some verifiers.. anyone know anything about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excited Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 hi there, i heard from one of my references that they got a call from ubc and were asked further questions about me.. is that a bad thing? i didnt know they did follow-up calls. im hoping its random like when they call some verifiers.. anyone know anything about this? did they call your referee (one of the three who wrote the reference letter) or one of the verifiers for the sketch?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAdlCruz Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 hi there, i heard from one of my references that they got a call from ubc and were asked further questions about me.. is that a bad thing? i didnt know they did follow-up calls. im hoping its random like when they call some verifiers.. anyone know anything about this? Hi medgurl, I don't think it's anything to worry about. When I spoke with the admissions staff, they said they will be verifying information in our applications all throughout the evaluation period (until May). This is also a random process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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