Phm Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 As only the RC + GPA is listed as the cutoff in the letter, have they tallied the AA score yet? i.e. Is the interview the only thing left to distinguish the more or less equal candidates in the interview pool, or can we still rank high enough with a good AA to get in if we don't interview well? I know the interview is worth more than the DAT, but is it definitely the only deciding factor at this stage? Can degree bonus points make up for a weak interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contach Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 As only the RC + GPA is listed as the cutoff in the letter, have they tallied the AA score yet? i.e. Is the interview the only thing left to distinguish the more or less equal candidates in the interview pool, or can we still rank high enough with a good AA to get in if we don't interview well? I know the interview is worth more than the DAT, but is it definitely the only deciding factor at this stage? Can degree bonus points make up for a weak interview? The Admissions Committee meets in late June each year to make entrance decisions. The decision is based on the combination of the 3 aspects of the admissions process: university academics, DAT (Academic Average) and interview scores. The calculation which creates the ranked offer list is weighted as follows: 60% academics, 15% DAT and 25% interview. Graduated bonus points are added into the equation for active files at the end of the application cycle providing we have confirmation of honours, master’s or PhD degree completion. The bonus points do not compensate for non-competitive grades. Results of the meeting are made known by July 1. Wait list information is confidential. http://www.schulich.uwo.ca/dentistry/admissions_yr1.html 25 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phm Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I have read the admissions page before of course... What I'm wondering is if all the interview invites are ALL more or less equally competitive with GPA and AA totalled thus far, and if it's just the interview left to make or break us... Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangma Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I also got an interview offer from UofT but got rejected from Western. I think it's b/c I took 4 or less courses in my 2nd and 3rd year. It looks like I got penalty from Western but UofT didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contach Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I have read the admissions page before of course... What I'm wondering is if all the interview invites are ALL more or less equally competitive with GPA and AA totalled thus far, and if it's just the interview left to make or break us... Any thoughts? Are you kidding me? If I have a higher DAT and higher GPA than you, then you have a disadvantage. And even if you do slightly better than me during the interview, I am more likely to get an acceptance than you because of my higher DAT and GPA. This is the information you must infer DIRECTLY from what I posted and what you claimed to have read... I don't understand what type of esoteric knowledge you want from us... And what kind of answers are you expecting? Oh I know, I'll tell you this: Yes, you get 7 points for being in a Phm program and it will compensate for your poor undergraduate GPA. and don't worry about your low RC score, the AA is worth 32 times more than the RC score.. You have a better chance than any of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phm Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 There's really no need to get worked up or to state the obvious. My question simply wasn't communicated clearly, which is precisely why I'm worried about the interview. Since I don't know your GPA or your AA or anyone else's in the interview pool, I don't know if I have any advantage or disadvantage going into the interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael777 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 As only the RC + GPA is listed as the cutoff in the letter, have they tallied the AA score yet? i.e. Is the interview the only thing left to distinguish the more or less equal candidates in the interview pool, or can we still rank high enough with a good AA to get in if we don't interview well? I know the interview is worth more than the DAT, but is it definitely the only deciding factor at this stage? Can degree bonus points make up for a weak interview? If I am understanding you correctly then this is the answer. Only our marks and RC are looked at pre-interview in order to assign interviews. After the interview, they look at marks, AA, and the interview. So no, they have not already looked at your AA according to my understanding. So if your RC wasn't too high, but you killed bio and chem...then your AA would really help you if you did get an interview (whereas your RC may have hurt you if it was low pre-interview) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phm Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Thank you, that was exactly my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermeyTheElf Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 YAY! I also got an interview, so excited and congrats to everyone else who got interviews:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koft Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Wow, you can be top of the rank for all I care, but if you are an ass or perform poorly on the interview, you will get rejected. Are you kidding me? If I have a higher DAT and higher GPA than you, then you have a disadvantage. And even if you do slightly better than me during the interview, I am more likely to get an acceptance than you because of my higher DAT and GPA. This is the information you must infer DIRECTLY from what I posted and what you claimed to have read... I don't understand what type of esoteric knowledge you want from us... And what kind of answers are you expecting? Oh I know, I'll tell you this: Yes, you get 7 points for being in a Phm program and it will compensate for your poor undergraduate GPA. and don't worry about your low RC score, the AA is worth 32 times more than the RC score.. You have a better chance than any of us. ________ Ford corsair specifications Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dent5 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Hi all, Just received my interview email today. 2nd year applying so hopefully all goes well this time! Congrats to all the interviewees. A few things: I wrote the physiology challenge exam last year and I definitely recommend to those writing the test to take the time to register for your interview early to ensure that you aren't taking the test and conducting the interview on the same day. Last year it was on a Saturday, so make sure you find a Sunday slot for your interview. Also Contach, you mentioned that Phm program gets 7 extra points? Didn't quite understand that... And finally, does anyone know about any dentistry interview prep courses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phm Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Astroff consultants based out of Toronto will do mock interview and evaluations based on CDA structure. I'll post the cost as soon as they email me back with a quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsweasley Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Also Contach, you mentioned that Phm program gets 7 extra points? Didn't quite understand that... I think Contach was being sarcastic. PS. I also got an interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rla_z Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Can those with invitations post your GPAs if you don't mind thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
human instinct Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 does anyone know if UWO sends out rejections? Or is it just interviews and waitlist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtapolapocetl Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 What's this talk about a challenging test? I don't see that anywhere on my invitation... Someone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juba Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I guess only some people have to write it. It's probably based on your science background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayeeee Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I'm out of province, got UWO invite with 23 RC. I also got UoT somehow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael777 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I guess only some people have to write it. It's probably based on your science background. It is a physiology challenge test. Apparently Western doesn't accept the whole year of Anatomy that I took at McMaster. After looking at the composition of the challenge test, it is all of the things I did in second year anatomy. I am pretty upset that I have to learn a whole year of anatomy again for no apparent reason. Like I said, it is literally the same material and I feel like I already proved myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToothFaireee Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Does anyone know if UWO will reschedule interview times for the Sunday. I'm going to be in Saskatoon interviewing on Saturday hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wein Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Does anyone know if UWO will reschedule interview times for the Sunday. I'm going to be in Saskatoon interviewing on Saturday hmmm Well you get to pick your time on Sunday based on a first come basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contach Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Does anyone know if UWO will reschedule interview times for the Sunday. I'm going to be in Saskatoon interviewing on Saturday hmmm Can't you just pick the Saturday date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contach Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 hey wein!but the email i got from western said that specified that my interview time is set for saturday at 10:15 am... so where can i reschedule? both western and sask scheduled saturday interviews OHhh.. wow.. that must be an IP / OOP difference. for us IP students, they are allowing us to sign up for our own interview time starting March 12th at 7am... Maybe if you phone them tomorrow, you can get first dibs on the day you want since you ahve another interview... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wein Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Oh I didn't realize that Western had assigned you an interview. That's strange. They sent us all instructions in the email informing us of a login/password to the site to make our own desired reservation. I'll be interviewing at Sask as well on the saturday but that time was forced onto me too. Yeah maybe call in and see tmw before they release the website signup on Thursday so they can slot you in before other times fill up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToothFaireee Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Oh I didn't realize that Western had assigned you an interview. That's strange. They sent us all instructions in the email informing us of a login/password to the site to make our own desired reservation. OHhh.. wow.. that must be an IP / OOP difference. for us IP students, they are allowing us to sign up for our own interview time starting March 12th at 7am... Maybe if you phone them tomorrow, you can get first dibs on the day you want since you ahve another interview... Thanks guys!!! This helps a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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