Cerena Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 It is more fun for the interviewers than the interviewee. =) I'd imagine that's the case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDLIL Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 You just calculate AGPA by excluding the worse year GPA. So if Year 1 100% Year 2 100% Year 3 100% Year 4 50% -------------- Overall GPA = 100 + 100 + 100 + 50 /4 AGPA= = 100 + 100 + 100 / 3 Thanks for your post, unfortunately I don't have the year by year GPA, since I have international credits that have been sent to ubc, as well as uvic credits; my case is pretty complicated. I have the OGPA and the worst year GPA. I am looking for a way to calculate my agpa with this information. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I am pretty nervous about the interview here as well. Going to read up on some ethics and hopefully do at least a mock interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yugerry Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thanks for your post, unfortunately I don't have the year by year GPA, since I have international credits that have been sent to ubc, as well as uvic credits; my case is pretty complicated. I have the OGPA and the worst year GPA. I am looking for a way to calculate my agpa with this information. Thanks again. That's mathematically impossible my friend. Your best bet is to contact UBC and hope that they will give you your GPA breakdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychoswim Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Oh, and I would suggest that buying books, researching the MMI and participating in mock MMI sessions are not entirely mandatory for doing well in the interview. So, if you don't go out and do all of those things don't stress... I spent a month answering questions in an email thread that I would argue we're a complete waste of time. Just be yourself and think critically. If you can think of two opposing thoughts and discuss them then you're off to a good start. I completely agree with this.. I had an idea of the questions they asked the year before from a friend 1 year ahead, but that's it. I didn't stress over it and mostly had fun doing the MMI. Approach it like a "game", have fun and that's when the best of you shows up. If you feel like groups can help you then go for it. But know that they can also just stress you out more. And whatever happens during an MMI station: 1) forget about it an move on to the next; 2) it might not be as bad as you think as some stations are purposefully made to frustrate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 ... I've actually heard that as long as you don't panic, the MMI can be kinda fun. And I'm really looking forward to it. Literally, I can't wait will be preparing for this enthusiastically. The MMI is fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychoswim Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 The MMI is fun! Absolutely!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 It is more fun for the interviewers than the interviewee. =) ha still I found MMIs just a blast - it is kind of a game, stay loose and have fun with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerena Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 You all are fantastic! Wonderful to get this perspective from MMI veterans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostLamb Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Congrats to all those granted interviews. To those who did not receive an interview, if you want to do this, keep trying. Truly. You may need to spread out your net, and as others said "game the system" a bit, but it is possible to make it if it is what you want to do. Just wanted to put in a hopeful word for those who feel like there isn't any hope right now in their pursuit of a med school acceptance. Best, LL:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr34mXXX Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 OOP invite (Ontario) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwh333 Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Congrats to all you guys! Wish you guys the best of luck this cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaVen777 Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 As Dr. Astroff was mentioned earlier, I thought I would throw in my 2 cents. I met with him once for some MMI prep, and I think it helped me quite a bit. I interviewed at 3 places last year, and got into 2 schools. While I can't prove his help got me in, I did unsuccessfully interview at UBC 2x prior to my acceptance last May. Congrats to all those who got interviews. Practice practice practise! Find an effective and relaxed method of answering questions, and don't be afraid to seek out multiple opinions/feedback from friends, family, professionals etc. UBC is a fickle beast though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genemo Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 As Dr. Astroff was mentioned earlier, I thought I would throw in my 2 cents. I met with him once for some MMI prep, and I think it helped me quite a bit. I interviewed at 3 places last year, and got into 2 schools. While I can't prove his help got me in, I did unsuccessfully interview at UBC 2x prior to my acceptance last May. Congrats to all those who got interviews. Practice practice practise! Find an effective and relaxed method of answering questions, and don't be afraid to seek out multiple opinions/feedback from friends, family, professionals etc. UBC is a fickle beast though. How much do they charge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larva Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Just to throw my opinion into the "how much should I practice" discussion: I was involved in the email MMI questions group. I found it very interesting, but devoted little time to it. I did 2 face-to-face practice sessions with strangers (from PM101!!) that really helped me solidify how I wanted to approach the MMI. After that, I just tried to be myself in the interview stations. If I screwed up (and I did!) I totally came clean and explained things to the interviewer. And yes, I did have fun. So stoked to see all the interviewees for this year. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychoswim Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Just to throw my opinion into the "how much should I practice" discussion: I was involved in the email MMI questions group. I found it very interesting, but devoted little time to it. I did 2 face-to-face practice sessions with strangers (from PM101!!) that really helped me solidify how I wanted to approach the MMI. After that, I just tried to be myself in the interview stations. If I screwed up (and I did!) I totally came clean and explained things to the interviewer. And yes, I did have fun. So stoked to see all the interviewees for this year. Good luck! This is the most important thing about MMI.. I didn't practice beforehand, I preferred not to think about it much actually. A friend of mine walked me through the day's schedule from the year before and a bit about what his stations were. And I did screw up at least once or twice but recovered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalkeener Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Congrats to all those granted interviews. To those who did not receive an interview, if you want to do this, keep trying. Truly. You may need to spread out your net, and as others said "game the system" a bit, but it is possible to make it if it is what you want to do. Just wanted to put in a hopeful word for those who feel like there isn't any hope right now in their pursuit of a med school acceptance. Best, LL:) Thank you, Lost Lamb. I am beginning to feel like I will always fall 'just behind!' It's a bit unreal at the moment. You are always so inspiring though, and it helps me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaVen777 Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 How much do they charge? my 2 hr session was about 250 .. Fairly expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jag@19 Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 proud to have you as a future colleague Mithril! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jag@19 Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 This may have changed given the overhaul to the application system and firstly congrats to everyone who received an interview invite given the major changes ... am looking forward to meeting you all during the interview cycle. There will be quite a few 1st and 2nd year med students volunteering as track hosts and MMI station evaluators. During my application year, I was one of the students who had the misfortune of getting rejected with an above average interview score ... so it is possible but having said that, 99.9% who get rejected do so because of an average score. I had another circumstance and that was one poor reference letter which I decided to have written by a member of the Vancouver Police Dept ... don`t ask why. I haven`t been pinched or spent a nickle-dime in the slammer haha ... I just figured having a member of the police dept attest to my qualities might be something unique but what I didnt figure was that said Inspector would comment mostly on my athletic prowess haha. Apparently, he even mentioned the fact that I trained hard to run the 100m or something lol. Anyways, long story short, the interview is key but ensure all other aspects are well-rounded too. And feel free to PM me about any questions about the MMI and see you in Feb. I`ll be volunteering on the Feb4-5th interview session dates. Cheers and congrats again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genemo Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 my 2 hr session was about 250 .. Fairly expensive. Woo...and you feel its worth the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottoncandy6827 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Woo...and you feel its worth the price? hey guys, does the grad student form only applies to current grad students? or anyone who has a grad degree...I already finished, wondering if I need to do that form or just ignore it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresachang Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 does anyone know how the written session is taken into account for the MMI? also, do they still check with verifiers after interview invites are sent out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animo_acid Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 does anyone know how the written session is taken into account for the MMI? also, do they still check with verifiers after interview invites are sent out? Yup, they still check. I don't think anyone really knows what the score breakdown is post-interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genemo Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 hey guys, does the grad student form only applies to current grad students? or anyone who has a grad degree...I already finished, wondering if I need to do that form or just ignore it. Thanks! If you already graduated I dont think you need to submit that. Or call the admission office to double check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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