Savac Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 There is no preference for one degree over another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 You need to realize you are entering a lottery with absolutely no guarantees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who1 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Just curious for an unbiased opinion as to my chances at getting an interview/overall. From the GTA. B.M.Sc. from UWO (Honors Spec. in Microbiology & Immunology) 1st year GPA: 3.21 2nd year GPA: 3.74 3rd year GPA: 3.66 (I hate stats...) 4th year GPA: 3.78 Overall GPA: 3.6 MCAT: 10VR/11PS/12BS/S (overall 33S) References: solid Extensive retail experience, volunteered for many years with people with special needs (formal and informal.. ie. babysitting a friend with cerebral palsy), consistent volunteer at many of those random events (Relay for Life, day trips to local non-profit organizations, etc.), extensive volunteering with Shinerama and Terry Fox via UWO's Orientation Program, Orientation volunteer for 3 years, taught English in an elementary school in the Dominican Republic, worked in a medical clinic in Nicaragua, high school band, competitive intramurals throughout university, extensive student government experience all of high school (President) and throughout university (through Residence Life), couple of scholarships. 4th year thesis (no publications, but at least it's something?) U of T's short essays: I'm pretty confident with them. I've applied to all Ontario schools except NOSM. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovestruck Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Just curious for an unbiased opinion as to my chances at getting an interview/overall. From the GTA. B.M.Sc. from UWO (Honors Spec. in Microbiology & Immunology) 1st year GPA: 3.21 2nd year GPA: 3.74 3rd year GPA: 3.66 (I hate stats...) 4th year GPA: 3.78 Overall GPA: 3.6 MCAT: 10VR/11PS/12BS/S (overall 33S) References: solid Extensive retail experience, volunteered for many years with people with special needs (formal and informal.. ie. babysitting a friend with cerebral palsy), consistent volunteer at many of those random events (Relay for Life, day trips to local non-profit organizations, etc.), extensive volunteering with Shinerama and Terry Fox via UWO's Orientation Program, Orientation volunteer for 3 years, taught English in an elementary school in the Dominican Republic, worked in a medical clinic in Nicaragua, high school band, competitive intramurals throughout university, extensive student government experience all of high school (President) and throughout university (through Residence Life), couple of scholarships. 4th year thesis (no publications, but at least it's something?) U of T's short essays: I'm pretty confident with them. I've applied to all Ontario schools except NOSM. Thanks in advance. No chance at Western since you don't make the 11 VR cut-off (unless that changes which is unlikely). Also, no chance at UOttawa since you don't make the wGPA 3.85 cutoff. These are pretty solid cut-offs, so I'd say it's about a 90% no for those schools. However, for UofT and Queens, you do have a pretty decent chance, given your excellent extracurriculars. You may be on the border of GPA cut-off for Queens but since this cut-off is hypothesized by premeds and not officially stated by Queens, you could still be good. Mac will depend on Casper, but if you do well on that I don't see why you wouldn't get an interview. Your GPA is on the lower side, but your VR score is decent and your ECs are great! You should really try for Calgary too. They do a 3 best years GPA calculation, predominantly look at VR for MCAT and have a very holistic review process. I think your strong EC's and good VR may be able to make up for the lower GPA. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacrolimus Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Just curious for an unbiased opinion as to my chances at getting an interview/overall. From the GTA. B.M.Sc. from UWO (Honors Spec. in Microbiology & Immunology) 1st year GPA: 3.21 2nd year GPA: 3.74 3rd year GPA: 3.66 (I hate stats...) 4th year GPA: 3.78 Overall GPA: 3.6 MCAT: 10VR/11PS/12BS/S (overall 33S) References: solid Extensive retail experience, volunteered for many years with people with special needs (formal and informal.. ie. babysitting a friend with cerebral palsy), consistent volunteer at many of those random events (Relay for Life, day trips to local non-profit organizations, etc.), extensive volunteering with Shinerama and Terry Fox via UWO's Orientation Program, Orientation volunteer for 3 years, taught English in an elementary school in the Dominican Republic, worked in a medical clinic in Nicaragua, high school band, competitive intramurals throughout university, extensive student government experience all of high school (President) and throughout university (through Residence Life), couple of scholarships. 4th year thesis (no publications, but at least it's something?) U of T's short essays: I'm pretty confident with them. I've applied to all Ontario schools except NOSM. Thanks in advance. If you lived in AB, you would be an ideal candidate for Calgary, but since you're OOP, your file won't even be looked at there if you applied. Best of luck with Queen's, Mac or U of T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovestruck Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 If you lived in AB, you would be an ideal candidate for Calgary, but since you're OOP, your file won't even be looked at there if you applied. Best of luck with Queen's, Mac or U of T. I'm guessing because of the GPA cut-offs? OP, if you don't get in this round, would you consider doing more undergrad? Your MCAT is solid and so are your ECs, so it's just GPA that may hold you back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who1 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Thanks for the feedback. It confirmed what I already was thinking... figured Western and Ottawa were out of the picture. Here's hoping casper goes well tomorrow. I've always been proud of my EC's so I'm really hoping that will be sufficient to make me stand out, along with a good mcat and ok-not-great GPA. I'm not really big on the idea of more undergrad. I'll see what happens this cycle and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1428 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 1st year - 3.442nd year - 3.89 3rd year ~ 3.9 Overall ~ 3.72 I had full course load in 1st and 2nd year only... MCAT - 9 PS /10 VR/ 12 BS Q Not sure if I can improve my MCAT. For sure I can get higher PS, but VR is higher than my practice tests. (I was averaging 29~30 ) ECs - High-level executive member for student associations (president/VP,etc for 4 clubs) (approximately ~2 years or in length varying hours 500+ hrs / each) Around 3 regular volunteer activity for ~1.5 yr each (one is 4+ years) Research volunteer (~2 years, no pub, 400+ hrs) Work experience for ~8 years (managerial level) Recreational sport/music? (martial art lessons, guitar lessons, etc for 12+ years) ***All these activities, I'm continuing*** Not sure which schools I can apply to. What is your residential status (where are you considered IP?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economist Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 What is your residential status (where are you considered IP?) B.C. I'm planning to apply to UBC but wanted to see what my other options were for eastern schools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1428 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 1st year - 3.442nd year - 3.89 3rd year ~ 3.9 Overall ~ 3.72 I had full course load in 1st and 2nd year only... MCAT - 9 PS /10 VR/ 12 BS Q Not sure if I can improve my MCAT. For sure I can get higher PS, but VR is higher than my practice tests. (I was averaging 29~30 ) ECs - High-level executive member for student associations (president/VP,etc for 4 clubs) (approximately ~2 years or in length varying hours 500+ hrs / each) Around 3 regular volunteer activity for ~1.5 yr each (one is 4+ years) Research volunteer (~2 years, no pub, 400+ hrs) Work experience for ~8 years (managerial level) Recreational sport/music? (martial art lessons, guitar lessons, etc for 12+ years) ***All these activities, I'm continuing*** Not sure which schools I can apply to. Calgary (prob won't make it to file review), Alberta (possibly worth a try), Manitoba (MCAT too low), Ottawa (GPA cutoff), NOSM, McGill, Dal (MCAT minimum + OOP), are probably out for various reasons. Definitely apply to: Queen's: Good chance, you meet "cutoffs" and ECs seem solid. Toronto: Slim chance since you don't qualify for wGPA, but apply anyways. Western: Rewrite MCAT and try? McMaster: Very slim chance considering OOP, GPA and VR, even with great CASPer. Not sure about others (Memorial?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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babymissiles Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Hi all, I've submitted applications to the following schools: UBC(IP), U of A (OOP), Western, Queen's, and Toronto. Here are my stats: GPA: 1st Year - 3.89 2nd Year - 3.78 3rd Year - 3.6 4th Year - 4 5th Year - 3.95 Overall - 3.86 Dropping worst year - 3.89 U of A GPA with worst year dropped - 3.93 MCAT 13(BS), 10(VR), 13(PS), S(WS), Overall: 36S (I now know that applying to Western was a waste of time with the VR=10.) EC's -Played varsity athletics at the college level for four year (various awards and lots of teamwork and leadership experience) -Played on the provincial volleyball team for three years -Coached and refereed over the past five years -Worked in a hospital as a support service worker for five years (summers only) -Worked in the recreation department of an extended care unit working with the elderly for one summer -Executive in a student club on campus -Worked in a research lab last summer (NSERC) and am currently working as a research assistant part-time -Couple of minor-ish scholarships I'm in the process of finishing up my degree (I know, six years, long time). I've switched directions numerous times and am wondering if this will hurt my chances. Any opinions are much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 You are looking good. I cannot see a switch of directions having any negative effects. Many of us have done this. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryke22 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 rmorelan, I'd be especially interested in a reply from you regarding Western (my number 1 school!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preppy038 Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Anyone wanna give me an idea of how I look for Ontario med schools (mainly U of T, Western, Mac and Queens). I plan to apply next year! My GPA is based on my first two years and what I plan to get for marks this year (I'm currently in 3rd year...and am perfectly on track for this term so far!). UofT weighted GPA = 3.88 Western/Queens 2 year GPA: 3.90 (I do have SWOMEN status for Western) Mac cGPA = 3.80 MCAT: 10/10/10 Q Some important ECs: - University club exec (started this year) - Youth Group President (Jan 2010 - Jan 2012) - Choir director (church choir and a youth choir) - Private piano teaching - Around 40 hrs of shadowing a family physician during my last summer - Summer work - Scholarships and various awards throughout high school and university for several areas including leadership, piano performance, and academic achievement The only thing I am worried about is my MCAT score, it seems to be right on the cutoff line for most schools... hopefully it will be okay! Thanks so much for your input! Cheers! Good job on the SWOMEN status seems like you're right on for Western (that MCAT seems to be fine to Western as a SWOMEN...although a diff story if not a SWOMEN) ECs dont matter for western and it's all about the interview (although they indirectly matter since they'll ask questions about your life during the interview) You'll probably get an interview from western so your task now is to prepare for the interview! it's a traditional one so there's tonnnes of guides out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rraguloj Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Hey I'm a first time poster, I was wondering if you guys could tell me my chances, My stats are: GPA-3.5, MCAT -13 Vr, 12 Ph, 14 Bio,Q, modest volunteer activities, one year long research project with professor (no publication), two terms working in large corporate pharmaceutical company lab...I have applied to : American Albany Albert Einstein David Geffen UCLA Keck-USC NYMC NYU Stanford Michigan Washington Wayne state Weil Cornell Yale UC Davis Canadian: UFT, Mac, Wester, Queens So far I have received a screened secondary app invite from UCLA David Geffen, and prescondary rejection from UC Davis, the other secondary apps I have received are automatic from what I can deduce, also Washington St Louis sent me a second letter urging me to complete their secondary due to my high MCAT mark...I am currently in a one year pharmacology mbs program at Uof Guelph and need to make the decision to switch it to 2 year or not soon, thus I need to know am I likely to get into any of these schools...sorry for the long post, any input greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacrolimus Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Hey I'm a first time poster, I was wondering if you guys could tell me my chances, My stats are: GPA-3.5, MCAT -13 Vr, 12 Ph, 14 Bio,Q, modest volunteer activities, one year long research project with professor (no publication), two terms working in large corporate pharmaceutical company lab...I have applied to : American Albany Albert Einstein David Geffen UCLA Keck-USC NYMC NYU Stanford Michigan Washington Wayne state Weil Cornell Yale UC Davis Canadian: UFT, Mac, Wester, Queens So far I have received a screened secondary app invite from UCLA David Geffen, and prescondary rejection from UC Davis, the other secondary apps I have received are automatic from what I can deduce, also Washington St Louis sent me a second letter urging me to complete their secondary due to my high MCAT mark...I am currently in a one year pharmacology mbs program at Uof Guelph and need to make the decision to switch it to 2 year or not soon, thus I need to know am I likely to get into any of these schools...sorry for the long post, any input greatly appreciated Any reason as to why you didn't apply to Manitoba? 3.5 for OOP is extremely low, but with that MCAT, you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rraguloj Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Any reason as to why you didn't apply to Manitoba? 3.5 for OOP is extremely low, but with that MCAT, you never know. As I am an Ontario resident I only focused on Ontario schools because I figured my gpa was too low to warrant consideration for OOP schools, I applied to American schools because of my MCAT. I am aware my GPA is low however I was in a pretty tough program with very little elective options (biochem at UWaterloo) and my cumulative average was still 81 and finished in the upper ranks of my graduating class, if that makes any difference, although I think not which really sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovestruck Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 As I am an Ontario resident I only focused on Ontario schools because I figured my gpa was too low to warrant consideration for OOP schools, I applied to American schools because of my MCAT. I am aware my GPA is low however I was in a pretty tough program with very little elective options (biochem at UWaterloo) and my cumulative average was still 81 and finished in the upper ranks of my graduating class, if that makes any difference, although I think not which really sucks. Would you be willing to do more undergrad? With 2 years of 3.8+ you would be very competitive at every Ontario school. While it would be time consuming and expensive, the money/time you would save not having to come back to Canada from the States (if Canada is where you want to work...also remember that without US citizenship there are limitations on where you can do residency and where you can practice after...look up the Visa requirements and which schools are willing to take you because I know not all are) could be worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikarus0918 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hi, I'm an Ontario resident. Applied to all Ontario schools and to McGill. Just curious about my chances for interview/overall and for any opinions. B.Sc - with honours 1st year - 3.65 2nd year - 3.65 3rd year - 3.89 4th year - 3.83 overall - 3.75 MCAT - 10VR / 12PS / 11BS Q (33Q) EC's - Research for three years (no pub) - Various work experience (research, project manager) - Volunteer for one year - Shadowing 200~hrs - Peer Tutor (2 years) - Club Activities (music, sports, etc.) Also, I'm wondering if anyone knows if schools look at the actual transcript or the OMSAS transcript. I went to undergrad in USA and my GPA on the transcript is higher than what's listed above (here, A = 4.0; OMSAS, A = 3.9). So the GPA on my transcript is: 3.7/3.74/3.96/3.89 (3.8 overall) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchEnemy Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hi, I'm an Ontario resident. Applied to all Ontario schools and to McGill. Just curious about my chances for interview/overall and for any opinions. B.Sc - with honours 1st year - 3.65 2nd year - 3.65 3rd year - 3.89 4th year - 3.83 overall - 3.75 MCAT - 10VR / 12PS / 11BS Q (33Q) EC's - Research for three years (no pub) - Various work experience (research, project manager) - Volunteer for one year - Shadowing 200~hrs - Peer Tutor (2 years) - Club Activities (music, sports, etc.) Also, I'm wondering if anyone knows if schools look at the actual transcript or the OMSAS transcript. I went to undergrad in USA and my GPA on the transcript is higher than what's listed above (here, A = 4.0; OMSAS, A = 3.9). So the GPA on my transcript is: 3.7/3.74/3.96/3.89 (3.8 overall) I would say your best shot is at Queens and Mac. UofT - Assuming you took full course loads in all years (5.0 credits), you will qualify for the weighting at UofT, which allows you to drop your lowest 4.0 credits. If your weighted GPA is >3.85, you have a decent shot there. U of Ottawa - cutoff is 3.85, which you do not meet. UWO - requires an 11 in VR. This has been a hard cutoff for a few years now, but you should try for it nonetheless. NOSM - accepts mostly (only?) rural applicants. Since you're not a Quebec resident, your chances at Mcgill is quite low. Does your school hand out A+? Are percentages reflected on your transcript? If your answer is "no" to both of the two question, then your A should be a 4.0 (follow Scale #8, like Mcgill). I would call OMSAS up to clarify about this. Hope this helped! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lqt091 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Hi guys, I'm wondering about my stats too.. hopefully someone can give me some feedback? Ontario resident 3rd year applicant 1st year: 3.92 2nd year: 3.98 CGPA: 3.96 abs: Some club exec positions, research for 2 summers and reasearch volunteer over the school year (NSERC + External Scholarship), few university awards, hospital volunteering. MCAT: 9PS/10BS/6VR (It was a brutal summer for me:( ) Any comments would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Hi guys,I'm wondering about my stats too.. hopefully someone can give me some feedback? Ontario resident 3rd year applicant 1st year: 3.92 2nd year: 3.98 CGPA: 3.96 abs: Some club exec positions, research for 2 summers and reasearch volunteer over the school year (NSERC + External Scholarship), few university awards, hospital volunteering. MCAT: 9PS/10BS/6VR (It was a brutal summer for me:( ) Any comments would be greatly appreciated! Hi there! Your GPA of course is excellent, but you have a 2 things jumping out - often 3rd year applicants already have an up hill battle and your MCAT score is low, particularly in the most important section of VR. The schools that usually accept students early have higher cut offs than what you currently have (did you apply this year?) Good news is you can rewrite and otherwise are on the right track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 am in total agreement. Your current application is an essential practice run for the real thing next cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lqt091 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Thanks for your responses I applied to Ottawa and Mac this year and am planning to rewrite the MCAT for sure . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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