James23 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 This is only partially related to interview invites but... I made a horrible mistake about a week and a 1/2 ago. I forgot about the deadline to create an OMSAS account. It was a ridiculously dumb mistake to make, and I beat myself up over it for about a week. I was so stuck on a few secondaries I had been working on and I remembered that OMSAS was due Oct 1st, completely forgetting about the account creation deadline. What makes this worse is that I have interviewed at Queen's and Western before, and I was sure I'd make the cut-offs again and was hoping for a UT interview. Since I did my BC essay and basically the entire application in two days I figured I had plenty of time to do the Ontario essays, especially since I had my UT essay ready. So now it's either BC, or the US... So here's hoping I get some good news about interviews soon, and goodluck to you all! Alright so it didn't really have much to do with actual interview invites, I just wanted to share my story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c17h Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 This is only partially related to interview invites but... I made a horrible mistake about a week and a 1/2 ago. I forgot about the deadline to create an OMSAS account. It was a ridiculously dumb mistake to make, and I beat myself up over it for about a week. I was so stuck on a few secondaries I had been working on and I remembered that OMSAS was due Oct 1st, completely forgetting about the account creation deadline. What makes this worse is that I have interviewed at Queen's and Western before, and I was sure I'd make the cut-offs again and was hoping for a UT interview. Since I did my BC essay and basically the entire application in two days I figured I had plenty of time to do the Ontario essays, especially since I had my UT essay ready. So now it's either BC, or the US... So here's hoping I get some good news about interviews soon, and goodluck to you all! Alright so it didn't really have much to do with actual interview invites, I just wanted to share my story. James, sorry to hear about this! If you have MCAT and GPA cut-offs for Queen's and Western interview, then I'm sure there will be a school in the US that will consider you (not considering your ECs, personal statement, LORs and such). Don't worry too much. What's done is done and you just have to keep going!! But I would call OMSAS just to triple check and see if there might be some backdoor way to create an account...it's not likely, but it doesn't hurt right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rach Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Oh man, that's brutal. It's definitely easy to get overloaded with all of these US essays so I understand how you could have missed the deadline. Good luck with your US applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicaldna Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Oh man, that's brutal. It's definitely easy to get overloaded with all of these US essays so I understand how you could have missed the deadline. Good luck with your US applications. Yes totally. I actually did not start working on OMSAS until very very recently. One day I goto OMSAS and it says the deadline to create account has passed. If you don't have account, you can't apply. I skipped a heart beat, and then remembered I had created an account like a month ago. Oh well, things happen. Maybe you are destined to be south of the border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James23 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I called OUAC, OMSAS, Queen's and Western, on Sept 17th, and they said very simply and strictly that they could do nothing about it. No one even sounded like there was a remote possibility of being able to do anything about it, so I gave up. They were clear about the only option and that was to wait until next year to apply. Thanks for the encouragement though! I actually added about 10 more schools onto my applications list for the US on Sept 18th because I wanted to make up for losing 2 interviews I could have counted on. Keeping my fingers crossed tho, in spite of the recent rejections by Vandy and Pritzker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmitch8 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I called OUAC, OMSAS, Queen's and Western, on Sept 17th, and they said very simply and strictly that they could do nothing about it. No one even sounded like there was a remote possibility of being able to do anything about it, so I gave up. They were clear about the only option and that was to wait until next year to apply. Thanks for the encouragement though! I actually added about 10 more schools onto my applications list for the US on Sept 18th because I wanted to make up for losing 2 interviews I could have counted on. Keeping my fingers crossed tho, in spite of the recent rejections by Vandy and Pritzker. Wow sorry to hear about this. After going through both US and Canadian applications, I can't believe how silly some aspects of the Canadian application system are. Who knows, Maybe the whole OMSAS thing will end up being a blessing in a disguise and you will be saved from having to make a tough US vs Canada decision in May? It sounds like you applied to plenty of US schools, so you should definitely see some interviews if you made the western/queens cutoffs last year. Don't worry about Pritzker - as far as I know, they don't interview ANY Canadians. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickybox Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Just wondering what your opinions were on this issue. I've interviewed at GWU and Georgetown so far, which by the way as people have said before were VERY laid back and conversational. (For Georgetown, know your AMCAS application very well) However, I have done some pretty interesting extra-curriculars since my primary AMCAS was sent in, so should I update these schools with what I've done before they make a final decision on my application post-interview, or should I wait until they've made their decision? (ie. waitlist, then sending in a letter of interest) I'm just not sure if any update letters are taken into consideration for the post-interview decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UserName Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I can't see why updating can hurt you. as long as the activity was meaningful and worth it, and as long as you make the email or the letter short and polite.. i can't see a harm. it's not like they will say.. oh that hurt our feelings.. let's reject him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickybox Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I appreciate your answer but obviously i know it won't hurt my application. What i'm wondering is if anyone's had any experience with adcomms, etc., and if they do take update letters into consideration post-interview, or only post-decision (ie. when most people send in their letters of interest or intent) I guess it's a hard question to answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premed11 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 so my application status line has disappeared as well. Anyone here get an interview invite after it happened to them? It seems like i'm heading for a hold as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighm6 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Hey Trickybox, I have the same dilemma. Did you or are you going to send a letter? I have interviewed at Georgetown and I'm not sure if I should e-mail them with an update on my status. Can someone tell me if they think this is significant? I got a job as a kinesiologist doing ergonomic assessments for a variety of Canadian workers. I make sure that their workplace is a safe environment by assessing body movements throughout the job. There's also reports for the workplace safety and insurance board. Do you think it's important to wait until after you've been put on the waitlist, or should I just send it right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmmm Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 wrighm6 I would send an update, it seems major. It definitely can't hurt; since your taking the time to update them it shows you actually want to attend their school. I would do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickybox Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I would agree with hmmm on this. I sent in an update, with an attached word document to Georgetown. I just got the feeling from the interviewer that they were really interested in what I was currently doing (after finishing undergrad) and I don't think they had enough time to write everything down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighm6 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Thanks! I really want to go there, so I guess I'll call them tomorrow morning and ask who I should send my e-mail to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickybox Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Oh btw, thanks again Alastriss for your vast knowledge regarding american apps. Please continue posting here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighm6 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Oh Trickybox, who did you send your e-mail to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickybox Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 georgetown told me to email medicaladmissions@georgetown.edu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighm6 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminis Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Pretty quiet now, I guess interviews are sent in waves? Good luck with preparations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoMaki Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 yea, i was complete at the end of august and still waiting to hear back from roughly 20 schools. I will probably call some of the ones i'm most interested in next week because i figure 6 weeks is a long time to hear given its only September Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighm6 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I'm just preparing for plane rides. I'm not a good flier Thank goodness that's not a selection criteria for admission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickybox Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I totally understand lol. I can honestly say the most nerve-wracking part of these interviews for me is the FLYING...especially in those small air canada jazz planes - turbulence ftl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoMaki Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 If you guys are flying before Jan 6, Air Canada has a trans-border sale right now to the USA (Saved about $100 on my flight Columbus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foregoneconclusion Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I was complete August 5th for most schools and have only heard negatives from 4/11. Fingers crossed something changes soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighm6 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Well I'm flying today at 8am, so I can't take advantage of it But good luck with yours! If you guys are flying before Jan 6, Air Canada has a trans-border sale right now to the USA (Saved about $100 on my flight Columbus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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