placenta Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 There better be an abundant number of kittens roaming around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 There are other ways to kill a kitten that are far more entertaining if you catch my drift... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 For every day that I don't hear back form U of T, I will kill a kitten.Dear UofT, Sincerely, thatonekid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickserve Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 LOL +1 to all of you guys for lifting my spirits. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolitaireAddikt Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 yeah...well, I've given up, just so that I could carry on with my life. But there hasn't been any new on Deborah's blog or this site, so I'd imagine that everyone's just waiting. Yeah she still hasn't responded to my query Oh well...I'm not checking my email again until Friday evening...I need to move on with my life and at least become somewhat productive again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenxj220 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 2 of my friends already heard from UT this past week, both rejections. Still waiting for my notice. It's really frustrating, I can't believe how long they are taking to notify students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangebubbles Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 2 of my friends already heard from UT this past week, both rejections. Still waiting for my notice. It's really frustrating, I can't believe how long they are taking to notify students. Thanks for letting us know about your friends. No rejections were posted this past week on the forums, so it's interesting to hear that some did go out. I was starting to think that UofT shut down the office for the week . Don't worry, you are not the only one still waiting. Unfortunately, the holistic process takes a long time! However, if we deserve an interview, it will eventually come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolitaireAddikt Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 2 of my friends already heard from UT this past week, both rejections. Still waiting for my notice. It's really frustrating, I can't believe how long they are taking to notify students. Do you mean this week or last week? I was beginning to suspect that Deborah took the week off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatso Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I can confirm someone I know being rejected this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpicyNoodles Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I believe there are interviews taking place this weekend, so they are probably focusing on that right now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangebubbles Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Deborah just updated her twitter. She said that decisions would be out by next week, however she was originally hoping that it would be earlier. At least we'll all have closure soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruij Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Could anyone explain to me what exactly is a "holistic" review process? I keep on hearing it but couldn't figure out how it works..Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclarenxj220 Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Just got my rejection email. Disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obi Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Could anyone explain to me what exactly is a "holistic" review process? I keep on hearing it but couldn't figure out how it works..Thanks! Instead of getting a computer to automatically cut a bunch of applicants the adcom sits down and reviews each person's file and decides on a case by case basis whether or not they should be offered an interview. This way somewhat lower marks can be diluted by some spectacular event in your life or amazing references and an autobio to die for Either way its done manually, so it takes a looooot longer than most schools who automatically cut a bunch of applicants and then start picking from a much smaller pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj89 Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Will be dropping out of this hope box. It was fun while it lasted . Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangebubbles Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Will be dropping out of this hope box. It was fun while it lasted . Good luck everyone! Sorry to hear about your rejection bj89 . I'm sure you'll be successful with the other schools! Hope box took another blow today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj89 Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Sorry to hear about your rejection bj89 . I'm sure you'll be successful with the other schools! Hope box took another blow today Thanks . Keep the hope alive for all of your fallen comrades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissortail Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 This is what I think too. Its a great idea as some schools just cut people off if they don't have x,y,z but UofT (and some other schools) make sure to include certain people as its clear they'd make great doctors. However, I think there is too much subjectivity in this process. It would be nice to rather have some sort of % of each component of our application (personal statement, GPA, ECs, MCAT, etc.) so, at the very least, we can understand what we did wrong and correct it next time. Again, its just an idea and UofT is a great school regardless. They probably don't want you to correct it lol. I think the point is just you being who you are and they'll decide how good of a doctor you'll make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Sorry to hear about your rejection bj89 . I'm sure you'll be successful with the other schools! Hope box took another blow today Just saw your post in the stats thread. Congrats! I guess the hope box is still alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangebubbles Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Just saw your post in the stats thread. Congrats! I guess the hope box is still alive. Thanks! Crossing my fingers for those that are still waiting to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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