JoeCarter Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hi guys, I've looked through a bunch of threads but can't seem to come up with a definitive answer, so I was hoping someone could offer some insight. I've written my MCAT twice, getting BS:8, PS:13, VR: 8, WS:O the first time and BS:10, PS:13, VR:10, WS: M the second time. I've got a 3.99 GPA coming out of mechanical engineering, I'm the captain of the Track and Field team, and have a pretty decent resume behind me. I'd like to go to U of T, but I've heard that they flag any writing section score under N...but I'm not sure what that means. Generally, my question is which MCAT score would they look at and is there a good chance of me getting an interview? The debate essentially comes down to whether or not I have to write the MCAT for a third time. Thanks for your help, any thoughts would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkmedbound Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I'd say that the 33, and 3.99 will help! I don't really think anyone can say forsure that you will or will not interview... Def apply! and hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akmg13 Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 According to the statistics posted on their website for the 2008 cycle, an M was acceptable. http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/stats.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD90.2 Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I got an M and I got in. (as a grad student through) I say go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biogirl Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I'd say you have a definite chance. I got in this cycle with an M in writing, also with a 3.99 wGPA. I think what is comes down to is your essay and reference letters. If you are able to write a solid essay and if your reference letters are strong I don't believe the M will hold you back at UofT.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD90.2 Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 On a side note, I have always wonder, how do you mathematically get a 3.99 GPA? 1 A- + 39 A's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeCarter Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 As an engineer I take a whole bunch of courses, most of which aren't weighted evenly. Basically between 4.0s and 3.9s, that's what it rounded to....I don't ask questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 As an engineer I take a whole bunch of courses, most of which aren't weighted evenly. Basically between 4.0s and 3.9s, that's what it rounded to....I don't ask questions. Joe your numbers look great. As for re-writting, in my opinion I don't think you should. I had an 8 in VR - also a flag, but my application manage to squeeze through the door at UT. Only re-write if you are confident and want to increase your chances at other schools. Best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 UofT loves engineers - that M won't hold you back if you have a good essay and good references (if you can get an MD that you know to write one, it would benefit you). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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