yugerry Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 So according to Dr. Walker We won't hear until Thursday. http://mdadmissions.ucalgaryblogs.ca/ .........I really thought it would be this Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imperfection Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 OR late Wed... I thought it would be Monday too! a few more days of torture.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chojo Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Haha greaaaaaat.... Wednesday is so far from today Is anyone scared about the following statements he made? "Obviously, there are going to be lots of unhappy people this week. I can tell you from having looked at the numbers that a 4.0 GPA is no guarantee of an interview, although it certainly helps." I was feeling fine at this point, because it was kind of suggesting that GPA is not the be-all end all of applications, which I am extremely happy about. Then he says this: "As a medical school, we recognize that we do not have to chose between academic ability and non-cognitive attributes. The applicant pool is deep enough that we can have BOTH." Yes, I know he doesn't mean it this way, but a stubborn part of me goes oh geez... so did his first statement actually mean "Having a 4.0 is no guarantee... make sure you have a 4.0 on top of amazing ECs!!!" Hahahahahahhaaha okay I'm going to stop being stupid now. Just my anxiety kicking in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 "Lastly, keep in mind that the average Canadian Medical student applies to medical school some 2.7 time before getting in." wow..had no idea Yeah that is a painful statistic but a good one to keep in mind. One of the most amazing med students I know took 3 times to get in. There is luck involved, but of course persistence counts for a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FacelessMage Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Welp, guess I won't be sleeping at all this week. I can't take the agony, guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slikz Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Yeah that is a painful statistic but a good one to keep in mind. One of the most amazing med students I know took 3 times to get in. There is luck involved, but of course persistence counts for a lot I'm on round number three, and consider my self an excellent candidate. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaVen777 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Just hold on tight! Only a few more days! I remember how painful the waiting was. For those of you who don't get an interview, keep hope! I didn't get an interview my first time applying. Many of my classmates applied 3,4,5 times. Can't wait to meet some of you during the interviews! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I am so so so horribly terrified. I wish we were able to see our written responses. I have this recurring image of me clicking save and the responses being deleted ... - somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I love how all of us are likely incredibly competent people but the stress of this process - it determining your life's path over the next few years - is little less than debilitating. ... now back to studying (or @ least trying to study) for the last few midterms of my degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey_whiz Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Good luck to all UofC applicants this cycle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidhya Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Even though I know it's Wednesday at the earliest now, I still can't stop obsessively checking my email. I swear there must be a correlation between applying to med school and developing OCD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdgwilliams Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm on round number three, and consider my self an excellent candidate. LOL. As am I...best of luck to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMMD Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Wednesday will be a long day! Does anyone know if Dr. Walker sends the invites himself? Because he tends to work all hours and could send the invites at any time...if thats the case no sleep for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm88 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Wednesday will be a long day! Does anyone know if Dr. Walker sends the invites himself? Because he tends to work all hours and could send the invites at any time...if thats the case no sleep for me! I think a few people have access to the ucmedapp email account. I've received emails from both Dr. Walker and April under that email account so who really knows? I'm sure it could done with a click of a button by anyone but I do believe that it is his signature block at the bottom for both the interview invite letter and the acceptance letter. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMMD Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thanks! You too! And to everyone else! The wait is almost over...for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Would anyone care to check my math? Previously it was stated that 1000 applications were Albertans and about a 100 or so did not meet the minimum requirement, thus 900 made it to full file review. Sooo, if there are 520 interview spots for Albertans (645 - 120 non Albertans) that means 520/900 individuals will receive an interview? Obsessive, I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 it was in a post on the blog that started with "we received 1000 alberta applicants" ... I recall someone asking how many didn't make it to full file review in province ... but I can't seem to find it again :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 i've decided i'm hoping for the computer to do a massive mix up and for them to invite everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylamonkey Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 i've decided i'm hoping for the computer to do a massive mix up and for them to invite everyone PARTY!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imperfection Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Only a few hours until Tuesday.. which means it's almost Wednesday and therefore almost Thursday!!! U of C please end this torture soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erk Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 i've decided i'm hoping for the computer to do a massive mix up and for them to invite everyone Man I couldn't afford the extra weekends required to escort that many interviewees around campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILuvCrossFit Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm so nervous I'm going to be sick. Ugh. Who wants to go get drunk until thursday?!?! Haha. Jk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILuvCrossFit Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I would take you up on that if I lived in Edmonton, lol. A month from now when we all have interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Man I couldn't afford the extra weekends required to escort that many interviewees around campus. won't help others move, won't give me a tour around campus ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asta Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I have so much studying to do and I am having such a hard time focusing. I am so anxious!!!! On the bright side, within two days from now we will probably know if we are invited or not. And U of A invites are coming up soon-ish. And so is reading week! Little landmarks are getting me through this awful wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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