future_doc Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 No........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonpope Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 This is just Amazing. I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovestruck Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Do you think I have a chance next year at western (if i can get a solid 3.8+ in my fourth year)?i.e. as a conditional offer (with a decent enough gpa??) ...I'm looking into science gpa for US schools For Western you also need to break the MCAT cut-offs which is 11VR, 10BS and 9PS. That 11VR is not easy to get! They will give you an interview with MCAT cut-offs met and GPA cut-offs met. But that is far from as easy as it sounds. Also, I forgot to mention this before, but I'd forget about Caribbean. You can't practice medicine in Canada without completing a residency in Canada. The number of spots for IMGs (international medical graduates, like those from the Caribbean) is very low. Last year, 1818 IMGs applied for residency spots to Canada. There was 259 seats available with 127 of those in family medicine, so the odds are NOT GOOD! Even if you want to go to the US after med school, residency spots are very easy to come by. As well, the Visa requirements for a non-US citizen can make salary and finding lasting employment more difficult. Your best bet is to do 2 more yrs of undergrad. It will take longer than going international but will be more lucrative in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovestruck Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Yes, but the 'almost assuredly' still stands...the majority of people with those stats will get an interview at UofO. Never any guarantees, of course, but that goes without saying. Getting an interview and getting IN are also two different things. GPA and ECs like that may get this candidate an interview (it really depends on who's assessing the application and what the competition is like) but after the interview, more factors come into play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitty Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Getting an interview and getting IN are also two different things. GPA and ECs like that may get this candidate an interview (it really depends on who's assessing the application and what the competition is like) but after the interview, more factors come into play. Of course, where did I say anything about getting in? He/she asked about interview, and with those stats, they have a great chance of getting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovestruck Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Of course, where did I say anything about getting in? He/she asked about interview, and with those stats, they have a great chance of getting one. No you didn't say anything. Just pointing it out so OP doesn't take "almost guaranteed" interview as "almost guaranteed" acceptance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk3s Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Is a 29Q competitive at many schools in the states? If not, would someone care to notify me of which schools I do have chance in? I have extensive EC's and references and my GPA is a 3.7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwyhan Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Is this too low of a GPA? (( 1st year 3.55 2nd year 3.56 3rd year 3.85 4th year 3.78 Do I have a chance if I do well on my MCAT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Yes....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hintobean Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Obviously a lot depends on your MCAT and ECs, but if you do well on the MCAT you should at least get an interview for Western, provided you meet the full-time and course requirements. If it makes you feel any more confident my GPAs were 3.94, 3.38, 3.53, 3.87, and I got interviews for both Mac and Western (MCAT 12,11,14) and got a first round acceptance to Western! I also know Queen's looks at your last 2 years first, which are your strongest years. I think you should go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwyhan Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Thank you for your encouragement. My EC's are quite average and I don't have a lot, if any, awards/achievements/scholarships under my belt.. except maybe an entrance scholarship. Obviously a lot depends on your MCAT and ECs, but if you do well on the MCAT you should at least get an interview for Western, provided you meet the full-time and course requirements. If it makes you feel any more confident my GPAs were 3.94, 3.38, 3.53, 3.87, and I got interviews for both Mac and Western (MCAT 12,11,14) and got a first round acceptance to Western! I also know Queen's looks at your last 2 years first, which are your strongest years. I think you should go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwyhan Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Yes....... Yes as in it is too low, or i don't have a chance? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolipsismGT Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 All right guys, my first year of uni ended in April. Some of the ECs I did were: -Wrote an article on viral replication which was published in a magazine -Joined student health council + elected as an executive the same year -Organized charity drives -Did some volunteering at a hospital (I had to resign due to personal issues) Are my ECs looking strong for my first year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitty Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 All right guys, my first year of uni ended in April. Some of the ECs I did were: -Wrote an article on viral replication which was published in a magazine -Joined student health council + elected as an executive the same year -Organized charity drives -Did some volunteering at a hospital (I had to resign due to personal issues) Are my ECs looking strong for my first year? Yup, keep it up. Try to have some longitudinal ones that you keep up for a while. Make these ones that you really enjoy. Also, get a hobby or something else unrelated to academics or 'ECs' to make you stand out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolipsismGT Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Yup, keep it up. Try to have some longitudinal ones that you keep up for a while. Make these ones that you really enjoy. Also, get a hobby or something else unrelated to academics or 'ECs' to make you stand out! I know what hobby means, but how would that relate when it comes to application time? Can I list hobbies on there? I love reading and computers (I've built many computers; I hope that counts). Is that what you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitty Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I know what hobby means, but how would that relate when it comes to application time? Can I list hobbies on there? I love reading and computers (I've built many computers; I hope that counts). Is that what you mean? Yeah, just something else that makes you more of a 'regular' person rather than a person who doesn't do anything unless it will help for med school apps. You can put this on your OMSAS app if you have room and you feel it says something about yourself. Also good to talk about personal things like that for interviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprinklez Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I just got my mcat scores back today... 11/10/11 = PS/VR/BS My gpa year 1-4 = 3.72, 3.78, 3.83, 3.83 I feel like I'm at a very awkward position... with just average (or below) scores =S what are my chances please be brutally honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 I just got my mcat scores back today... 11/10/11 = PS/VR/BS My gpa year 1-4 = 3.72, 3.78, 3.83, 3.83 I feel like I'm at a very awkward position... with just average (or below) scores =S what are my chances please be brutally honest! Queen's seems like a good choice. UofT is ok if you're eligible for the weighting formula. Which province are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprinklez Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Queen's seems like a good choice. UofT is ok if you're eligible for the weighting formula. Which province are you in? Ontario, 3.84 with the u of t weighting... should i rewrite mcat? was hoping for an 11 in vr... but i jeopardize my 10 if i rewrite... not sure what to do >_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwodesperate Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Is this too low of a GPA? (( 1st year 3.55 2nd year 3.56 3rd year 3.85 4th year 3.78 Do I have a chance if I do well on my MCAT? Are you SWOMEN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprinklez Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Are you SWOMEN? unfortunately not woops wrong reply... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Ontario, 3.84 with the u of t weighting... should i rewrite mcat? was hoping for an 11 in vr... but i jeopardize my 10 if i rewrite... not sure what to do >_< You don't need 11 VR for MAC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 So for Ontario, your options are -Mac -Queen's -UofT -NOSM if you have good context? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwodesperate Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 So for Ontario, your options are -Mac -Queen's -UofT -NOSM if you have good context? What do you mean by this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 What do you mean by this? Context score Basically you'll get a high context score if you're from (or have lived for many years) in a rural northern area of Ontario, or anywhere in Canada as well. Somebody more familiar with NOSM could help you more, because honestly I'm not too sure how to improve the context score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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