little_gremlin Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I'm sure this question has been answered somewhere else. But how much is the interview worth in the determination of admission offers (i.e. 40% pre-interview vs 60% interview score)? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupeFiasco Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I'm sure this question has been answered somewhere else. But how much is the interview worth in the determination of admission offers (i.e. 40% pre-interview vs 60% interview score)? Thanks!! I'm not sure of the numbers but I know the academic bit will remain at 60% and the interview will count as a portion of the non-academic bit. I think UofT has one of the lowest values, if not the lowest, allocated to the interview. I was told this by a number of Medical students who have interviewed at UofT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peapod Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 So... from now on, it's just going to be all invites eh? and the people who will be rejected won't receive the regrets until the very end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I'm not sure of the numbers but I know the academic bit will remain at 60% and the interview will count as a portion of the non-academic bit. I think UofT has one of the lowest values, if not the lowest, allocated to the interview. I was told this by a number of Medical students who have interviewed at UofT. Yeah that is the general understanding - interviews are about getting to know you and I guess since they spend so much time doing that before you get there they feel they already have evaluated you in that way quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Even though interviews might account for only 20%, I think it still makes a big difference. I would bet that most applicants other than a handful of the "super applicants" (e.g. 4.0, cured cancer twice etc.) are relatively similar in their pre-interview score. A slightly better interview could mean the difference between getting in and waitlisted or rejected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repede Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 So... from now on, it's just going to be all invites eh? and the people who will be rejected won't receive the regrets until the very end? No, it seems that both invites and rejections will be coming periodically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBP Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Even though interviews might account for only 20%, I think it still makes a big difference. I would bet that most applicants other than a handful of the "super applicants" (e.g. 4.0, cured cancer twice etc.) are relatively similar in their pre-interview score. A slightly better interview could mean the difference between getting in and waitlisted or rejected. It's funny you say so because in those studies that looked at admissions statistics, the mean interview score was 16/20 with like a 1.5 SD. Pre-interview ranking says around 75-80% the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confused007 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Even though interviews might account for only 20%, I think it still makes a big difference. I would bet that most applicants other than a handful of the "super applicants" (e.g. 4.0, cured cancer twice etc.) are relatively similar in their pre-interview score. A slightly better interview could mean the difference between getting in and waitlisted or rejected. Does anyone know the order in which invitations are sent within the SAME day? ie. alphabetical, by ranking score, or random? Although I'm sure everyone will do their best at interviews, it might be helpful to know how you are already ranked. Good luck, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UWOgrad_10 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 So ~525 ppl are interviewed. How many ppl are generally offered admission from that number (including waitlist movement)? Does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGGSaint Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 so from the blog it seems they've sent out enough invites to fill Feb. Is that 3/8 of the total invites, or do they interview less MDs on the 12th? Probably just about 3/8 (maybe slightly less due to less MDs on the 12th). And yeah, unfortunately it does look like the February dates are meant to be filled at this point. Guess we're yet to be reviewed. Really don't want the axe to drop here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryd Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 So it for sure that Feb interviews are already out? I wanted to plan a trip for reading week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupeFiasco Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 All classes are cancelled at UofT for undergrads. I imagine the Med Admissions office is closed as well. EDIT: never mind. Deborah is still in as she is responding to questions on the blog. There could be more invites sent out today if people have conflicts with their February interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuronix Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 yeah, it's really not that bad downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quackster Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 yeah, it's not that bad out. Except I based my decision to stay home from work on all of the school closures without having actually looked outside. If I'd looked outside I might have done otherwise. Oh well. Can't beat working in my PJs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 it's not crazy uptown either... I don't know why there are so many closures. There was supposed to be second dump of snow during the day. But I don't think it's coming. At least not in Scar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stentgirl Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 That makes sense for non-graduate students, but I'm assuming that they would have another way to weigh graduate students that they've taken so much effort to consider despite potentially lower academic scores. I'd hope...otherwise what's the point? Tired of being on waitlists...(ahem..Ottawa) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Thanks dude. Now we just waiting on yours!! Itll come soon. Yeah, will have to reschedule for sure. Join the club. A lot of us have to reschedule. it's not crazy uptown either... I don't know why there are so many closures.Because you guys are weak. lol, Torontonians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calliven Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I don't know what all of you are talking about, but I live in East York (just east of downtown and west of Scarborough) and we've gotten about 10cm in the last hour! We cleared off the top of the patio table last night and there is now about a foot of snow on top of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 It looks like invites were sent out to people to fill the Feb 26 & 27 spots other people had to change due to Calgary & UBC interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBP Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Indeed. March interviews will be coming out in 1-2 weeks. Hang tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissortail Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I need to write back to Leslie Taylor to reschedule my interview. Her salutation is Ms right? Or is it Dr.? or is it Mr.? I'm just asking because Leslie can be a female or male name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBP Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 It's Ms. But I just said Dear Leslie, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I need to write back to Leslie Taylor to reschedule my interview. Her salutation is Ms right? Or is it Dr.? or is it Mr.? I'm just asking because Leslie can be a female or male name.Ms. Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 It's Ms. But I just said Dear Leslie, Yeah. I opened my letter with "Dear Leslie" as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGGSaint Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 It looks like invites were sent out to people to fill the Feb 26 & 27 spots other people had to change due to Calgary & UBC interviews. Looks like it it indeed. I was one of the lucky ones to receive one! Checked for kicks after reading your post . Best part of all -> U/T pre-interview rejection February 3, 2010. U/T interview invite February 3, 2011. Have worked my butt off for this . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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