keith_015 Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Well, looks like the cycle is over for 2009-2010, and it Doesn't seem like any movement for us really post May 15 for waitlists. Ladies and Gents of 2009-2010: We have been to hell and back. Congrats to those who were accepted in the US. To those who were unsuccessful, keep your chin up! The US application system is much easier it seems to correct your faults, so if you really want it, go after it! For interesting information, I've compiled this list of confirmed applicants for who declined the US for Canada based on signatures and posts (and no, it didn't take very long to compile!). If I missed you, it means you didn't post!: ChicoMaki: U of Toronto deeman101: McMaster emcd: U of Toronto foregoneconclusion: UWO keith_015: U of Manitoba mystery_chick: U of Toronto Rach: McGill rmitch8: U of Toronto sohini10: U of Ottawa trickybox: UWO wrighm6: McMaster Today was a sad day for me. Although I haven't officially withdrawn from Kentucky yet, I got an email saying I was approved for the I-20. I had everything officially ready to go from I-20 to finances to housing (and my mental mindset). I really would have liked to go to that school, but non-financial matters will keep me in Canada. Tomorrow I think I will send them my sad email. I must say, I'm gonna miss the camaraderie from this forum. I'll still post once and a while I hope. Good luck for the future to everyone whether you attend in the US or Canada, and I hope to run into a lot of you at some point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystery_chick Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Well, looks like the cycle is over for 2009-2010, and it Doesn't seem like any movement for us really post May 15 for waitlists. Ladies and Gents of 2009-2010: We have been to hell and back. Congrats to those who were accepted in the US. To those who were unsuccessful, keep your chin up! The US application system is much easier it seems to correct your faults, so if you really want it, go after it! For interesting information, I've compiled this list of confirmed applicants for who declined the US for Canada based on signatures and posts (and no, it didn't take very long to compile!). If I missed you, it means you didn't post!: ChicoMaki: U of Toronto deeman101: McMaster emcd: U of Toronto foregoneconclusion: UWO keith_015: U of Manitoba mystery_chick: U of Toronto Rach: McGill rmitch8: U of Toronto sohini10: U of Ottawa trickybox: UWO wrighm6: McMaster Today was a sad day for me. Although I haven't officially withdrawn from Kentucky yet, I got an email saying I was approved for the I-20. I had everything officially ready to go from I-20 to finances to housing (and my mental mindset). I really would have liked to go to that school, but non-financial matters will keep me in Canada. Tomorrow I think I will send them my sad email. I must say, I'm gonna miss the camaraderie from this forum. I'll still post once and a while I hope. Good luck for the future to everyone whether you attend in the US or Canada, and I hope to run into a lot of you at some point! Congrats on Manitoba keith! It's been a great year with you guys and I'm really happy about how much success we've all had. ETA: I will be putting in my efforts to figure out who the rest of you 1T4s are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rach Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Wow, I didn't realize how many of us were accepted in Canada as well as the US. That's pretty impressive, congrats everyone. It's weird to think that after the past year of interviews and worrying about what's going to happen, we'll all be starting our first year of med in ~2 months. Too bad none of you will be my classmates, would have been fun. Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyradis Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 I'm curious, is there a list of who was accepted in both countries but went to the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quester Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 I'm curious, is there a list of who was accepted in both countries but went to the US? I think one person did to go to Stanford few years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpatient Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Did you guys feel that going to interviews in the US helped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystery_chick Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Did you guys feel that going to interviews in the US helped? Personally, I think it did. It sounds crazy, but I didn't end up having time to prepare for either of my Canadian interviews... got into both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rach Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Personally, I think it did. It sounds crazy, but I didn't end up having time to prepare for either of my Canadian interviews... got into both. Same. I didn't prepare at all for my McGill interview (though it's an MMI so might be harder to prepare for anyhow), didn't struggle with it at all and got in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith_015 Posted June 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 I didn't prepare at all for U of M's MMI either. The US interviews help in so far as any kind of interview would, especially if Cdn interviews are MMI. The main help from the US interview is getting the following US acceptance to take any pressure off your Cdn interviews and further build your confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoMaki Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I felt the exact same way. By interviewing early in the US (and getting an acceptance before christmas), i was able to try some different ideas during my remaining US interviews (would A have been a better example for this situation vs B, etc). I ended doing quite well overall in the US and I walked into all my interviews after that acceptance knowing that I just need to show them who I am because doing so at one place already worked. And yea, I didn't really do any prep for my Cdn interviews (i had done tons of research for my US ones so that helped). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystery_chick Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Oh, I just saw JC5's new signature! UofA! yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest viscous Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 my ottawa interview was a week later after my st louis interview. I think going to US interviews helped me make a stronger case for myself at canadian interviews. Then had Cornell and Chicago interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sohini10 Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 well i really wished i had the comfort of knowing i was in at least in some us school before may,but that didn't happen.i only interviewed at Dartmouth and that wasn't until late march and i finally got accepted at Dartmouth off the wait list on may 17th or something,so after my Ottawa acceptance.But Dartmouth was my first interview and it definitely made me more confident for my Alberta and Ottawa interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmmm Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I just got a call this morning from Wayne State. However, I will be attending UofT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugahaiger Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I'm curious, is there a list of who was accepted in both countries but went to the US? i personally know a few people who are choosing the states over canada this year, but they got into ivy league schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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