In_Valid Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 haha, I am so skeptical when applying to American schools now. Realistically, I should be able to apply to some good schools (I'm above their admissions averages) but I always feel like there is no way I'll get into them. Ontario sucks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest begaster Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Yup. It's completely destroyed my once burgeoning self-esteem. I just hope to God I get some interviews come Sept/Oct and can get an acceptance before the next round of Canadian interviews. Will make me much more relaxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In_Valid Posted August 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Yup. It's completely destroyed my once burgeoning self-esteem. I just hope to God I get some interviews come Sept/Oct and can get an acceptance before the next round of Canadian interviews. Will make me much more relaxed. that's exactly what I was hoping. It would make the school year a lot less stressful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THX Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Yeah, ideally we'll all have an acceptance in the bag by the time the canadian interviews roll around and we can be play it cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzr Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 That's what I imagine about all the time. The interviewers will ask me what I'll do if I don't get in this year, and I'll be like, I'll just head over to the states and attend the blahblah school, and then I'll demand some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justletmein Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 That's what I imagine about all the time.The interviewers will ask me what I'll do if I don't get in this year, and I'll be like, I'll just head over to the states and attend the blahblah school, and then I'll demand some money. The "if you don't get in this year" question usually means "if you dont get in ANYWHERE this year..." .... so while this answer may sound good in your head, it will not answer the question and on top of that will sound so arrogant the interviewer may be thinking "well ok if you're so cocky, then why dont you just go to the states..." so I would suggest using the typical "improve my application and re-apply" but still knowing in your head that you have a fall back plan and the loser interviewing you won't be the one to decide whether or not you become a doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In_Valid Posted August 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 The "if you don't get in this year" question usually means "if you dont get in ANYWHERE this year..." .... so while this answer may sound good in your head, it will not answer the question and on top of that will sound so arrogant the interviewer may be thinking "well ok if you're so cocky, then why dont you just go to the states..." so I would suggest using the typical "improve my application and re-apply" but still knowing in your head that you have a fall back plan and the loser interviewing you won't be the one to decide whether or not you become a doctor. I think he was joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 If they wanted to know more than what you are doing this year, they should be more clear in their line of questioning. I would humbly say I hold an acceptance in the US and I will attend that school if I am not accepted, but emphasize how schools in canada are still my top priority and that I am willing to pay ridiculous sums of money and take on large debts for a chance at this career. You wouldn't come across as a guy who doesn't care to get in, if that were the case, you wouldn't even be in the interview to come across the question in the first place. Haha, if I get into a dece US school, I'd have to watch myself before I get a "f*$^ you" attitude at canadian interviews and then not get in at all! No one else likes ontario schools? I like the fact I know where I might be interviewing based on Cutoffs. I'd say US schools are a lot more random, but I see what you mean by having stats above the average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 What happened to begaster's account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennethToronto Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 What happened to begaster's account? I think his account is banned or deactivated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retsage Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 The "if you don't get in this year" question usually means "if you dont get in ANYWHERE this year..." .... so while this answer may sound good in your head, it will not answer the question and on top of that will sound so arrogant the interviewer may be thinking "well ok if you're so cocky, then why dont you just go to the states..." so I would suggest using the typical "improve my application and re-apply" but still knowing in your head that you have a fall back plan and the loser interviewing you won't be the one to decide whether or not you become a doctor. While you have to present it properly (and he was undoubtedly joking about the presentation), there is absolutely nothing arrogant or cocky about telling them that you have been accepted to some excellent US schools and will be attending there if not in Canada. They operate on the "what if" system of assuming that you don't know anything until May 15th. There's no point to lie about reapplying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 So who here is working on their OMSAS? I just started lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Almost finished OMSAS!!! Which is good because I'm now completely unmotivated to do it considering all the work I've already put into the U.S. schools and the rest of Canada...although it does seem so much EASIER now that I've gone through the U.S. applications:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 What are the "rest of Canada" schools you are applying to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THX Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 There's just so much less work to do for the Canadian application. I mean, a simple list of activities and a couple essays for Mac and Toronto? Please, I can now do that in my sleep Though, seriously, when comparing the Canadian and American application you kinda get the feel that the Americans really try to figure out what you are about while Canada doesn't seem to care - if they did, they would allow us more than 150chars in space to describe our activities and limit the list to 20 entries. Although, both are just as money hungry. Btw, the only non-ontario school that I am surely applying to is McGill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Rest of Canada = pretty much every other Canadian school...except Dal 'cause they only admit like 6 out of province...and McGill..because I don't know why not... I know this is what I want to do so if I don't get in anywhere..at least I'll know I exhausted every possible option before I give up:o I doubt I really have a better chance at as an OOP though compared to my IP chances in Ontario...stupid being from Ontario!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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