~future Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I want the opinion of current med school students (especially those that applied more than once) I am inI got rejects from all the schools I applied to (Uof C, queens,Mac and Ottawa, but still waiting on U ot T These are my stats: currently in 4th year omsas gpa:3.56 (1st and 2nd years were above 3.7. In my third year, had a C in one course, and brought my 3rd year gpa to 3.2) mcat : 11/10/7/O (PS/BS/VS) I don't want to do a Masters. Would you guys advise doing a 5th year (or just take a year off?) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 7 in verbal = definitely rewrite if you're serious about reapplying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~future Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 yeah i don't what happened there (especially since i was getting >11 in my practice) What about my gpa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 what would you do in your year off if you didn't do a 5th year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManU Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Your GPA is unfortunately going to hold you back from most schools (Ottawa, Western, Queens) - Toronto you should be ok because you can drop the course. You need to rewrite your MCAT and get at least 10 10 10, but these days to be safe 11 11 11 R is what you should really aim for. To fix your GPA, take a special year, but be sure to consult with the schools on it because for example UWO is very particular about how you do your 5th year. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~future Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I am planning to go to mexico in the summer (not to volunteer, but take spanish courses, since i couldn't complete my minor) Also, i interned with WHO in Africa for a month and they offered that I could come back for 6 months.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 do that WHO sh1t adcoms will gobble that up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManU Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 The WHO thing in Africa would be beneficial, however, it still won't allow you to apply to a majority of schools. See if you can get a shorter term maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 i mean US schools will love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~future Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 i can make the WHO stint as short as i want ( but then I ALREADY did it this summer, so it might not be that beneficial) so 5th year and MCATs? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saabster27 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm in the exact same position as you, I'm so confused and discouraged. I got rejected from mac, ottawa, northern, calgary, and i'm waiting on toronto, which doesn't feel very promising. I have cGPA of 3.77. In my first year I had a 3.84 and 3.86 in my second, but in my third year I had a car accident which completely put me out of commission. I still went back to school against my doc's advice, and got a 3.61. I guess I have to re-write my mcats, (11/11/7v/S) and try again. But I have no clue what I'm gonna do after I graduate?... can't catch a freggin' break.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManU Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 That would be my recommendation yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKTBare Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hey guys, Just so you know theres someone worse off... I have a cGPA of 3.88 (wGPA of 3.83 by Ottawa) and I finished an MSc in Evolutionary biology this year. I have been rejected from Queens, Ottawa, Mac and now northern. So as for taking a fifth year over a masters yes becuase having my masters has not helped me at all, focus on your gpa. Definately need to bring up your verbal on the mcat. Waiting on U of T... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amnesty Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 what WHO are you guys talking about, would you have more information on that? (I would be interested), could someone PM me a link or guide me as to how I can participate in such a program. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hey guys, Just so you know theres someone worse off... I have a cGPA of 3.88 (wGPA of 3.83 by Ottawa) I'm sorry, but I don't think it's very considerate to complain to someone with a 3.56 about your 3.88. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 what WHO are you guys talking about, would you have more information on that? (I would be interested), could someone PM me a link or guide me as to how I can participate in such a program. Thanks so much! Yeah that does sound interesting - what is WHO - the world health organization? too many TLA in this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKTBare Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Sorry but I really wasnt complaining about my GPA - my point was that having the masters didnt give me enough to make some cutoffs (ottawa...) so in my personnal opinion and experience using an extra year or two to raise your gpa is better than getting a masters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~future Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 thanks for everyone's advice. As for the WHO gig: I grew up in West Africa, and I have a family friend that works for WHO and he encouraged me to apply. I don't know if there's an actual formal way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchtape Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm in the exact same position as you, I'm so confused and discouraged. I got rejected from mac, ottawa, northern, calgary, and i'm waiting on toronto, which doesn't feel very promising. I have cGPA of 3.77. In my first year I had a 3.84 and 3.86 in my second, but in my third year I had a car accident which completely put me out of commission. I still went back to school against my doc's advice, and got a 3.61. I guess I have to re-write my mcats, (11/11/7v/S) and try again. But I have no clue what I'm gonna do after I graduate?... can't catch a freggin' break.. saabster27: this reply is more directed to you because you don't seem to be debating an extra year. I went through a batch of rejections last year too and I know it's hard. Your GPA will be set once your graduate, so the other factors that are in your control will be: MCAT, references, and sketch. In my opinion your plan of action should look something like this: 1. Start working on verbal reasoning skills and reading comprehension. Even if U of T pans out this won't be a waste of time because being a more efficient reader never hurt anyone, right? 2. Are your references strong? If not you should find a summer job/volunteer position where you can get a strong reference. 3. Doing number 2. will help strengthen your sketch, so it's a win win as far as I see it! This is just my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt. If you asked 10 people you'd probably hear 10 different suggestions. I followed this plan last summer and it's helped me get a few interviews this year. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.P.87 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I'm in the exact same position as you, I'm so confused and discouraged. I got rejected from mac, ottawa, northern, calgary, and i'm waiting on toronto, which doesn't feel very promising. I have cGPA of 3.77. In my first year I had a 3.84 and 3.86 in my second, but in my third year I had a car accident which completely put me out of commission. I still went back to school against my doc's advice, and got a 3.61. I guess I have to re-write my mcats, (11/11/7v/S) and try again. But I have no clue what I'm gonna do after I graduate?... can't catch a freggin' break.. I am in almost the same position as you and the original poster. My MCAT is a woeful 11/6/10 R (PS,VR,BS) but my cGPA (over 3 years) is okay by most standard (3.82). I definitely don't want to do a masters and I won't know what to do once i get my rejection letter from UofT. I'm thinking of going abroad to volunteer and deifinitely going to re-write my mcat so I hcan hopefully boost my scores and apply to american med schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOC_Ma Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 i can make the WHO stint as short as i want ( but then I ALREADY did it this summer, so it might not be that beneficial) so 5th year and MCATs? :confused: 5th year and rewrite MCAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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