Woohoo Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hey all, I was just looking over the entrence statistics for UBC and I saw how the average of people getting in is around 82~83%. But! what I hear from those who applied/got in/ planning to apply is that you need at least mid 80% to even get an interview... so are entrence statistics trustworthy? I guess this applies not only to UBC but other dental schools as well. Please share your thoughts!! as I am pretty worried about my grades and DAT score which is a little bit below/above average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunoftruth Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I think it was Mark Twain who said "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics" If you qualify for an interview, you have a good chance. Just do your best. If you don't, try to raise your marks a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddishh Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 So is it actually higher than what they say or lower?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLy Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I would say that these statistics are pretty accurate. The range that they have posted are averages for students that have gotten in so there are students above and below that percentage. I would say that UBC has a slightly lower percentage range due to its tuition prices being "slightly" higher than other schools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnesium Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 For the most part they're pretty accurate. Remember that admissions averages are exactly that: averages. Some were above and some were below. Those with below admission average GPAs were probably balanced out by good DAT scores and good interviews. Schools that give ranges for each category will give you a better idea of who got accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerpenguin Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Holy crap I did not know that UBC entrance averages were only 80 :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisD Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Holy crap I did not know that UBC entrance averages were only 80 :eek: I wouldn't look too deep into that. It's pretty apparent that, at least for the class of 2015 (83% in stats), everyone is pretty darn smart, works hard and knows how to present themselves. Marks might have got them in the door but the interview/PBL session is what got them accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herragge Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Didn't you get in because of your dashing good looks and Six pack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisD Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Didn't you get in because of your dashing good looks andSix pack? I think I got in because I completely dominated the PBL session, didn't let anyone else talk and torpedoed my adversaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubcdmd2015 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Didn't you get in because of your dashing good looks andSix pack? Pretty sure you got ChrisD confused with allstardmd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVerick01 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Pretty sure you got ChrisD confused with allstardmd. Pretty sure I saw both of them interviewing with no shirts on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddishh Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Holy crap I did not know that UBC entrance averages were only 80 :eek: Is it for IP or including OOP? I would assume OOP is much higher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtime9 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Is it for IP or including OOP? I would assume OOP is much higher? I think that stats is only for in province Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVerick01 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 The entrance stats has a section for OOP, they (there's only 3 in my year) typically had a 85ish average. Take this with a grain of salt though, as no one really knows how UBC converts percentages and GPAs from other universities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddishh Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 wow only 3 from all OOP applicants? I'm not sure how many OOP apply to UBC but it would be really competitive to get in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtime9 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 wow only 3 from all OOP applicants? I'm not sure how many OOP apply to UBC but it would be really competitive to get in!! I guess they selected more ppl but they all ended up dropping bc they chose med school/other alternatives, hence only 3 left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddishh Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I guess they selected more ppl but they all ended up dropping bc they chose med school/other alternatives, hence only 3 left of course, because for most of OOP applicants, their home school or schools in their province is ther first choice. And if you're competitve enough to make it to OP schools, then it's highly likely that you can also get in to your IP schools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncooling Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I don't know see the reason why they would modify and hide the true stats. I think what they posted on there is what it actually is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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