lovestruck Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I've been considering McGill for meds but since I always heard it was impossible for someone like me from Ontario I never thought about it. However, recently I looked into it more and I'm thinking it may be very very tough but not impossible. My cgpa is 3.90 when converted to the McGill scale. No MCAT as of yet, but will write in spring. In terms of ECs: worked with kids quite extensively for several years now including special needs programs, camps, schools, sports programs (worked as coach, counselor, etc), crisis line volunteer, quite a few very longterm extracurricular in terms of sports and arts (played on a soccer team, dance team, etc), on the executive council for a local community group (VP for 2 years, am now treasurer), quite a few research assistant positions both at universities and with the government (4 conferences: 2 talks and 2 posters and a possible publication in the works), lots of trainings and courses in things like CPR and first aid, will be volunteering at a hospital in the fall. One small dilemma: I never took university physics. I could take it in summer 2012 (I'm doing an MSc but I can still take a summer course according to my supervisor). I did it in high school and found it pretty easy so it wouldn't really be much of a challenge. So my question is are my stats strong enough that its even worth it for me to go and take the prereq? I don't need physics for any other school I want to apply to since I only want to apply in Ontario. The physics would ONLY help me at McGill since at other schools out west you also need English credits which I did not take so I'd still be ineligible. Thoughts? Should I bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corie Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 There's a few OOPs from Ontario in my class. You are competitive. It mostly depends on how you write your personal autobio sketch and how you do in the interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovestruck Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 But am I competitive enough to bother with the physics? That's my biggest dilemma right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 You are competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corie Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Well, you have to look at it this way: being able to apply to mcgill will increase your chances of getting into a medical school slightly. Now it depends if you want to maximize your chances or if you think you got a good shot with your other applications right now. Also, how much do you want to go to McGill? Your portfolio is competitive so taking physics won't be a waste as it opens another door. But it just depends on how much you want to study at McGill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmer08 Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Just wondering, does McGill use their own gpa scale for medical school admissions too (i.e. A=4.0)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corie Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Yes. For dental as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontariomed0002 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Where are we able to find the conversion scale for McGill Medical Admissions? Or does it depend on what undergrad school you went to? Like I went to UWO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Your chances are reduced to zero if you choose not to apply. It is a no brainer what you should do. You need to kill the abstract. In order to do this, you prepare an excellent autobio and then summarize it all in the abstract. Is it worth it? Of course it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geekom Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Where are we able to find the conversion scale for McGill Medical Admissions? Or does it depend on what undergrad school you went to? Like I went to UWO It's unofficial, but it gives you an idea. http://redbooks.sus.mcgill.ca/index.php/GPA_conversion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 the admission committee told me that 960 people apply OOP and about 9 matriculate, so thats about 1% acceptance rate. I'm assuming thats why they may look at those with >3.9 GPA but still its a crapshoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blending_in Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 These are the statistics for 2011 OOPs (from the McGill website): * Anticipated number of seats available for Fall 2012: 9 The following pertains to the Fall 2011 entry and is presented simply for reference. They do not offer any predictive validity. * Number of applicants: 923 * Number of interviewed candidates: 27 * Lowest GPA of interviewed candidates: 3.51 * Average GPA of interviewed candidates: 3.93 * Of those who submitted MCAT results, the average overall score (numerical) of interviewed candidates: 35 Your GPA is a bit below the average but its worth a shot even though the stats are pretty scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm assuming thats why they may look at those with >3.9 GPA but still its a crapshoot. Life is a crapshoot, for McGill OOP it is defintely a shot in the dark for the very best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP2118 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 How does McGill calculate their GPA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preppy038 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 A = 4.0 A- = 3.7 B+ = 3.3 B = 3.0 and on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP2118 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 And what about percentages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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