CampingDelight Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hey guys, so... in the second semester of my first year, I had to withdraw from all my courses because I got really sick towards the end of the semester. But on my transcript, it shows that I took one course but that's because it finished early. Other courses appear as W. I received treatments for it and I am healthy now but I'm worried that they won't like me. I do have a letter from the university saying that I was sick at the time, but still, am I totally screwed? I heard that med schools like healthy kids... And how would that one lonely course look on my transcript? Pretty bad, you think? Would I not be qualified for U of T's weighing system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Squeeze Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 being healthy and getting sick are two different things...anybody can get sick...so that should not be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellorie Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Not screwed. Been there done that. Dropped a whole semester past the withdrawal deadline because I was sick. I included a note about it in my apps, but not a single school cared. Never even asked me about it. The only issue that you might face is the issue of having enough "full time years" but most schools make allowances for this sort of stuff, and don't require that EVERY year be a full time year, so as long as you don't make a habit of it, no issue. With U of T, you won't get their weighting formula, but if you were sick and have documentation you can apply to get it anyway. It's all about the spin. In your essays and applications, don't dwell on the illness, keep it positive, focus on your growth and put together a strong app. One semester like this shouldn't be an issue provided it doesn't happen all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampingDelight Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 So ellorie, even if I take full course load for the rest of my undergrad, chances are I won't automatically qualify for U of T's weighing formula...? U of T is my dream med school =((( By the way, I'm glad I won't have to explain my situation over and over again... Oh, and congratulations for getting into Western =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 As you've been told, you are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronjw Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 As i understand UoT and Ottawa are the only Ontario schools that use wgpa? Someone correct me if im wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchEnemy Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm worried because I heard that I need 4 full years to qualify for most of the med schools' special weighing formula. So even if I take full course load throughout my undergrad, I would have only 3 years of full course load, since my first year is half-incomplete pretty much (the first semester, I did take 5 courses). Would that mean I have to take an extra year? Taking an extra year will not grant you the weighting formula since you already have a year without full course load. As ellorie has mentioned, you can try handing them the proof of your medical condition which was beyond your control, and let them evaluate if you qualify for the weighting formula.. What you should do now is concentrate on getting the good grades. Who knows, you may not need the weighting formula after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekylo Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 As i understand UoT and Ottawa are the only Ontario schools that use wgpa? Someone correct me if im wrong Western takes your best two years. Queens considers your best years if your overall GPA doesn't qualify . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrogirl Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 There are plenty of doctors and med students with all kinds of chronic health problems. Don't even worry about having been sick in the past. Even if you were sick right now, but you could still handle med school, that wouldn't have to hold you back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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