lacoocoo Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 From what I hear, once granted an interview, your acceptance heavily depends on the interview and everything else is essentially wiped off the table. However, on the website it says that they look at everything together (grades, personal statement...) to consider who they will admit. Does anyone know how heavy the interview weighs? Any tips for the interview? I understand it's a traditional interview... is much preparation needed/ how did you prepare? What do they look for? Dos/Don'ts? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunoftruth Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I remember asking some 1st year and 2nd year students, and they all said your marks matter minimally post-interview, though no sure of the actual percentage. I'd say the interview weighs anywhere from 70-90% of their decision. You definitely need to prepare for the interview, and be ready to talk openly about what you included in your personal statement. Just be yourself on the interview, can't stress that enough. They split the 35 or so interviewees into 5 groups I think, and they take 5-7 OOP people in total, roughly twice that number for IP. So, you gotta be top 1-2 in your interview group to get in. I THINK that's how it works. Correct me if I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cogniva Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 I was told by the admissions office: To get an interview: 60% grades 20% personal statement (abstract) 20% CV (highlights) After the interview 80% interview 20% narrative (full length) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icarus88 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 I was told by the admissions office: To get an interview: 60% grades 20% personal statement (abstract) 20% CV (highlights) After the interview 80% interview 20% narrative (full length) Hey is this true?? So they basically treat all competitive applicants(ppl who got the interview) the same way and their decision only depend on the applicant's interview ? Also what is narrative ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacoocoo Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 What is a good resource to use for Mcgill? I've looked up McGill questions on premed... what else? I have the dental plus book....would the the traditional questions section help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncooling Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 What is a good resource to use for Mcgill? I've looked up McGill questions on premed... what else? I have the dental plus book....would the the traditional questions section help? i would say you can't study much for the interview and you've done enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacoocoo Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I was told by the admissions office: To get an interview: 60% grades 20% personal statement (abstract) 20% CV (highlights) After the interview 80% interview 20% narrative (full length) Is narrative the personal statement and resume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cogniva Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 It's your personal narrative. http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/elements/personal-narrative-abstract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacoocoo Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 It's your personal narrative.http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/elements/personal-narrative-abstract Okay thanks. Since that was a med-school link, I'm assuming the personal narrative in this case (dental school) is the personal statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbure66 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Okay thanks. Since that was a med-school link, I'm assuming the personal narrative in this case (dental school) is the personal statement. Ya i think cogniva might be mixing up med and dent. They are two very separate faculties and do not share identical admissions formulae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cogniva Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Okay thanks. Since that was a med-school link, I'm assuming the personal narrative in this case (dental school) is the personal statement. Sorry, I didn't notice which forum this was in! Yep, it's for med school. I would assume it's not exactly the same for dentistry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncooling Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Sorry, I didn't notice which forum this was in! Yep, it's for med school. I would assume it's not exactly the same for dentistry. haha, i remember when i made the same mistake few months agao. but it's ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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