Nobodycirclesthewagons Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I don't imagine it'd be very hard to guess though. Thanks for the answers guys. Haha, true. Np! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contradictions Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Just thought I'd post two thing that are helping me get through this... My favourite poem... And the reason I want to be a doctor... "To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate the beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. I share this quotation as my reason because I believe this to be the path towards a successful life. And based on everything I know about the medical profession and what I have experienced myself, I can't picture any other way for me that can provide me with these opportunities for personal growth and realizations. To everyone on this thread - Hang. In. There. *fingers crossed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inception. Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Since the world didn't end today (yet lol). I want to tell everyone to keep their heads up and hope for the best. My guesses are we will begin to start hearing back the week after next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws11 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Just thought I'd post two thing that are helping me get through this... My favourite poem... And the reason I want to be a doctor... "To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate the beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. I share this quotation as my reason because I believe this to be the path towards a successful life. And based on everything I know about the medical profession and what I have experienced myself, I can't picture any other way for me that can provide me with these opportunities for personal growth and realizations. To everyone on this thread - Hang. In. There. *fingers crossed* I love this post and poem - thanks for sharing! We're all going to get through this, one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 So..while we're all hanging around for another week or so before the list starts to move, is someone willing to stalk the Class of 2015 Facebook page to see how many members there are for the new class? If you go through last year's waitlist thread, that was one of the ways us waitlisters got a good idea of how fast the class was filling up. I would do it myself but I have never bothered with a fb account and I'm not about to start now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeway Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 So..while we're all hanging around for another week or so before the list starts to move, is someone willing to stalk the Class of 2015 Facebook page to see how many members there are for the new class? If you go through last year's waitlist thread, that was one of the ways us waitlisters got a good idea of how fast the class was filling up. I would do it myself but I have never bothered with a fb account and I'm not about to start now Sure, I have time to kill. 227 members, 130 (that I counted) are admin. So that means only about 100 people (myself included) have joined the Facebook group as 2015s. Interpret that as you will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Sure, I have time to kill. 227 members, 130 (that I counted) are admin. So that means only about 100 people (myself included) have joined the Facebook group as 2015s. Interpret that as you will! yeah we are all pretty excited to see everyone - in case you couldn't tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws11 Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 So..while we're all hanging around for another week or so before the list starts to move, is someone willing to stalk the Class of 2015 Facebook page to see how many members there are for the new class? If you go through last year's waitlist thread, that was one of the ways us waitlisters got a good idea of how fast the class was filling up. I would do it myself but I have never bothered with a fb account and I'm not about to start now The number I came up with from the Facebook page is 88 class of 2015 people. I think the reason that the number I got is slightly less than janeway's estimate because it appears that there are some students who are not "admins" but who are also not 2015s: there are some 2013s in the group too, I think. Of course, there are also inevitably some people who just don't have Facebook or who don't know about the group. I will do another count next weekend - the number will increase once people have to make their decisions, provided that they join the Facebook group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Thanks so much guys, and yes last year we had to keep a good lookout for those med students who joined the group but who were actually from a different year. 88 doesn't sound too bad at all considering. But yes, I would assume that starting this weekend, another count would be a good idea since a bunch of people will make their final decisions on Thursday. Good job Team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contradictions Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 You guys are playing a HUGE role in helping me get through this time. Thank you everyone... <3 Here's another video to watch in spare time - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws11 Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Thanks so much guys, and yes last year we had to keep a good lookout for those med students who joined the group but who were actually from a different year. 88 doesn't sound too bad at all considering. But yes, I would assume that starting this weekend, another count would be a good idea since a bunch of people will make their final decisions on Thursday. Good job Team! Yeah for sure; I'm being as careful as possible to ensure accuracy Also, in case anyone is interested, it looks like there are 3 2015 people currently in the Windsor Facebook group. Those 3 people are also in the main Facebook group, so they are part of the 88 people counted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws11 Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 You guys are playing a HUGE role in helping me get through this time. Thank you everyone... <3 Here's another video to watch in spare time - Another great video, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contradictions Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Haha - thanks! I send a video/article of the day to my MCAT students. So, it's fun to peruse YouTube for them and then share the wealth with you guys Glad you like them so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws11 Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Haha - thanks! I send a video/article of the day to my MCAT students. So, it's fun to peruse YouTube for them and then share the wealth with you guys Glad you like them so far. Your MCAT students get videos and articles?? I'm so jealous... last summer, my MCAT instructor sent us e-mails every day, but they were just MCAT tips... useful, but not so much fun haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contradictions Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 During every class I teach, I give them tips and tricks for the MCAT. And then every day I figured I should send them a video and an article. Some videos are funny and to give them some time to relax, while others are informative and give them an opportunity to think offbeat for Writing sample examples. The articles are most often Opinion pieces from the Economist. Yeah...they love me haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inception. Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 During every class I teach, I give them tips and tricks for the MCAT. And then every day I figured I should send them a video and an article. Some videos are funny and to give them some time to relax, while others are informative and give them an opportunity to think offbeat for Writing sample examples. The articles are most often Opinion pieces from the Economist. Yeah...they love me haha Wow you sound like quite the instructor. If both accepted, I might consider hiring you as my tutor . On another note, if the numbers are correct for the facebook group, it appears as though most of the available spots will be for Windsor campus. Not a real shocker lol but just thought I should point that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contradictions Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Wow you sound like quite the instructor. If both accepted, I might consider hiring you as my tutor . On another note, if the numbers are correct for the facebook group, it appears as though most of the available spots will be for Windsor campus. Not a real shocker lol but just thought I should point that out. Haha - I would be more than happy to help you to the best of my abilities As for the Windsor campus spots - I am TOTALLY okay with that. Wouldn't mind going there one bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inception. Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Somebody told me that they start moving the waiting list on the same day as the deadline for making decisions based on offers. Is this true or should we expect to hear back next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benhc911 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I just declined an offer for Western... whoever gets my spot, I hope you kick some turbo butt and make everyone proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirty6ix Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Just accepted at Queen's, taking me off the regular waitlist at UWO. Good luck, folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBDOC15 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 waited it out for a bit but finally acccepted Queen's today. Hopefully this helps one of you out. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws11 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Thanks to everyone for letting us know. It is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkthlttr Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Agreed, I'm thankful to everybody who keeps those of us on the waitlist updated. Good Luck at Queen's you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preppy038 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Thank you all! You guys posting that information makes all of us here on the waitlist less anxious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Looks like every other school in ontario has officially started moving their waitlists as of today. Any day now for Western! Hold it together team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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