hopefullywaiting Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Does UofT have selection formulae like McMaster (32%-32%-32%-4%)? I couldn't find it in their website and the one in the FAQ section on this forum seems dated (pre-2005). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkmedic Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Does UofT have selection formulae like McMaster (32%-32%-32%-4%)? I couldn't find it in their website and the one in the FAQ section on this forum seems dated (pre-2005). From UofT's FAQ: http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/faq.htm 1) How are non-academic qualifications considered? 60% of the application is based on academics and the remaining 40% is based on non-academic qualifications. As part of the application package, applicants must submit an autobiographical sketch, three standard letters of reference and an autobiographical essay limited to 1000 words. This information will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The non-academic score (40%) will be combined with the academic score (60%) to provide a rank order of candidates eligible for interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefullywaiting Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Thanks hkm91450! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda eyes Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 So is everyone considered equally at the interview stage? ie. grades, MCAT don't matter anymore once you get an interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBP Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 So is everyone considered equally at the interview stage? ie. grades, MCAT don't matter anymore once you get an interview? No. MCAT never matters. Weighting shifts after interview (I think something like 60/40 the other way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MansionMD Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 No. MCAT never matters. Weighting shifts after interview (I think something like 60/40 the other way) i dont get it... what are you trying to say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jozn Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 So it's confirmed that they don't care for high MCAT scores as long as you get their 9/9/9 minimum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 So it's confirmed that they don't care for high MCAT scores as long as you get their 9/9/9 minimum? Yes.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBP Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 i dont get it... what are you trying to say? MCAT never matters. 60% academic pre interview/40% non-academic (Statement, ABS, refs) 40% academic post interview/60% non-academic (Statement, ABS, refs, interview) Or something of the like edit: above is wrong following is right preinterview: 60% academic/40% non-academic (Statement, ABS, refs) post interview: 60% academic/40% nonacademic (Statement, ABS, refs, interview) basically, your interview takes a chunk of your non-academic. tough luck for those who have poor academic and high non academic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkmedic Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 So is the "60% academic" referring to GPA, academic accomplishments, awards, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBP Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I would imagine it's purely GPA Would be hard to compare and rank accomplishments/awards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micro Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I would imagine it's purely GPA Would be hard to compare and rank accomplishments/awards I would think they'd also consider other academic skills or awards like scholarships, teaching skills, research capabilities. But no doubt, the vast majority of your academic points come from your GPA, which is interpreted alongside the rigour and coherance of your undergraduate studies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuronix Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 that's actually a pretty good question that I do not know the answer to... I'm inclined to think that it is purely gpa, but it would make sense to add awards, honours and what not...still, it would be pretty impossible to quantify that, so gpa is probably the only thing that gets calculated into the 60%. If anyone has insider knowledge, that would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micro Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 that's actually a pretty good question that I do not know the answer to... I'm inclined to think that it is purely gpa, but it would make sense to add awards, honours and what not...still, it would be pretty impossible to quantify that, so gpa is probably the only thing that gets calculated into the 60%. If anyone has insider knowledge, that would be great. Because those other factors (scholarships, research, other awards, etc.) are not required, whereas a solid GPA is, I'd think having those other additions to your application would function to give you "bonus" points on top of your current academic score (GPA-based). But really.....who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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