animo_acid Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Do you get a page to read everything on your application at the 'submit' page? Or does it just directly submits it once you get to that page? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psj Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 A related question: Are we supposed to receive an email confirming that the application was successfully submitted and payment successfully received? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippy Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 For the submit page-- I don't recall being able to read everything on the screen, there was just a box you had to check and then hit submit. If you go to "app status" tab, as long as payment has a green check and submitted does too (below it will list the date you submitted) you should be fine. (I had called admissions a few days ago about this, as my computer froze right when payment was being submitted --if you also go to the payment section you should have a transaction number listed with the time as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psj Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Yes, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTJ Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 On a related note, is there any way to see the contents of the completed application after you submit? I'd like to be able to save a copy as part of my 'collection' for this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 wow, looks like i won't be going to medical school next year; epson was silly and waited till the last ten minutes to submit ... unlucky for epson, UCAN is set ten minutes AHEAD of MDT. FML. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 i want to cry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repede Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Yikes, sorry to hear that. You shouldn't write off the other schools. Are you in-province in Alberta? The University of Alberta is still accepting applications. If you do apply elsewhere, there's a chance you could be going to med school next year. That way the work for your application for the University of Calgary won't be totally wasted. I suppose no one needs to remind you what you've learned from this situation, but please do apply that lesson to future applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filius Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Same here, epson, same here. Gah! What a horrifying moment. I just sent them an email, informing them of the time problem. Hopefully if they receive enough complaints, they'll realize the mistake, and give us some sort of recourse to re-submit the application! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I just really think it's dishonest. It said MDT on the application manual (which we are told to consult as the bible in the application process) ... and UCAN apparently is set ahead of it. Yes, they warned us not to submit on the last day due to fears of some computer meltdown; but, the system clock not corresponding to the actual time is another issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filius Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Very true! Again, I can't see them not granting some sort of exemption to the likes of us. Don't even worry about it; the fault wasn't on our end. And, besides, they do specify the deadline to the minute. I know it's probably to avoid the AM/PM confusion of 12:00, but it also does imply some sort of rudimentary accuracy on their part -- in an online application, there's really no excuse to be so far off. Worse comes to worst, though, I was aiming for U of A anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Very true! Again, I can't see them not granting some sort of exemption to the likes of us. Don't even worry about it; the fault wasn't on our end. And, besides, they do specify the deadline to the minute. I know it's probably to avoid the AM/PM confusion of 12:00, but it also does imply some sort of rudimentary accuracy on their part -- in an online application, there's really no excuse to be so far off. Worse comes to worst, though, I was aiming for U of A anyway. Sadly, I'm pretty sure U of C was my one shot - a lower GPA due to being in the honors program but great experiences; I don't think they will take the applications but I can only hope they will as I don't think you can fight with MDT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filius Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Bah, I'll bet you ten bucks we're both fine. You did send a nicely-worded email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 not the nicest ... it was trying to ensure the email date stamp was still well before the deadline. you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockandIce Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 you 2 are not the only ones. . . If you sent an email timestamped before midnight stating your intention to submit then I think you will be in the clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I have a REALLY bad feeling that this was done on purpose to punish people that work right up until the deadline; if that's the case I really do feel that is it dishonest to have UCAN set to a time that doesn't correspond with MDT if the application manual specifies MDT. I understand that a deadline is a deadline; but, if we're working off different ones is that fair at all? I feel like EVERYTHING that I worked for was wasted right now. I know, the U of A is still accepting applications; but, U of C I feel was my one shot and to be honest first choice. I love their approach. While I appreciate everyone's positive attitude, I really don't think they will be accepting our applications - life hurts right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylamonkey Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'm so sorry you guys- all you can do is hope at this point. I guess you'll have to stew about it tomorrow too, though. I can imagine what you must feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp0nge Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 The same this happened to me! I really hope they allow us to submit. I had everything filled out and was just reviewing the application when it suddenly ended at around 11:52mdt. I just need to press submit! This is so lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroon Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Has anyone had any success contacting the office this morning? I know I haven't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filius Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 11 AM, and still no word! The suspense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroon Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hi maroon, I think Dr. Walker will address this in the next day or so. Stay tuned and you should hear something. Regards, April Gustavsen Office of Admissions & Student Affairs Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary 403-220-4262 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repede Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Geez for a second there I thought maroon was April. I bet they're having a meeting to discuss what to do - whose application to allow in, whose not to. Good luck to all of you, I hope they let you submit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrambledsonnet Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I am also in the same boat I can't believe I let this happen!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hi maroon, I think Dr. Walker will address this in the next day or so. Stay tuned and you should hear something. Regards, April Gustavsen Office of Admissions & Student Affairs Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary 403-220-4262 thanks for sharing this; i think i made at least 5 calls all going to voicemail moreover, all the junk food in my house is now gone .... what a horrible 48 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrambledsonnet Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 yes, maroon thank you for sharing this. Its been a horrible weekend and the nightmare continues. kinda nice to know that i am not the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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