MrsSnrub Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Hey guys, I've posted a bit before but seeing as I'm intending to apply this fall, I thought I'd try to break into the forum a little more and become a regular I just have a couple of questions. First, when does the OMSAS application become available? Second (and this is pretty specific to Queen's), what do people think are the chances of the writing cut-off staying at a Q next year? I think I should be pretty good for them otherwise, it's just that dang letter that's holding me back. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asta Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Welcome! I'm also becoming active as I am applying this summer. OMSAS is available sometime in July - as far as I know the specific date is not currently available. I am so excited for the apps to open up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Hey guys, I've posted a bit before but seeing as I'm intending to apply this fall, I thought I'd try to break into the forum a little more and become a regular I just have a couple of questions. First, when does the OMSAS application become available? Second (and this is pretty specific to Queen's), what do people think are the chances of the writing cut-off staying at a Q next year? I think I should be pretty good for them otherwise, it's just that dang letter that's holding me back. Thanks guys! OMSAS opens I believe in mid-July. http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/omsas-dates/ It is up to the school; hopefully it will, but it may not. We have to check for announcements to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Well, your OMSAS question has been answered (July). As for the Queen's WS cutoff, who really knows. The one main reason that it may stay at a Q next cycle is that Queen's now looks at the ABS. That way they'll be able to cut people based on something other than GPA and MCAT, which allows them to lower the MCAT cutoff. I would apply to Queen's if you have a Q because it's only another $75 (which isn't much in the grand scheme of med school application) and there aren't any extra essays/questions to write/answer (no extra work). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylamonkey Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Welcome to both of you! There are lots of good resources here. Stick around and contribute, if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsSnrub Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 As for the Queen's WS cutoff, who really knows. The one main reason that it may stay at a Q next cycle is that Queen's now looks at the ABS. That way they'll be able to cut people based on something other than GPA and MCAT, which allows them to lower the MCAT cutoff. I would apply to Queen's if you have a Q because it's only another $75 (which isn't much in the grand scheme of med school application) and there aren't any extra essays/questions to write/answer (no extra work). That's great news (I think)! I understand that cutoffs need to be made somewhere, but it seems so unfair and arbitrary to discount an otherwise good candidate based on one point on the Writing section, or any section on the MCAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 That's great news (I think)! I understand that cutoffs need to be made somewhere, but it seems so unfair and arbitrary to discount an otherwise good candidate based on one point on the Writing section, or any section on the MCAT. It happens at Western for their VR section - the difference between an 11 and 10 in VR is just one question or two wrong... It's really based on luck of the draw and the moods of adcom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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