medpass Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 On the high waiting list. I will be withdrawing to accept an offer at University of Montreal. Best of luck waitlisters!! May we see each other at Med Games in Montreal this year! Congratulations! and Thank you for opening up a spot for us lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contradictions Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Since we are keeping track, I know of another person on the high waitlist who has taken herself off it by accepting another offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dassy Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I hope the news come soon for you! Your stats remind me of my exact situation last year! I was also hoping fourth year marks counted because it went smashing. And my GPA for best two years that did count was also around that. Hang in there...only a matter of time *fingers crossed* Thanks I'm trying not to be too hopeful, because I know I'll be completely crushed if I don't get in. You had a higher GPA than me though. I'm pretty sure I actually spent quite a bit of time talking to you on the interview day lol You kept trying to sell all of us on Windsor Since we are keeping track, I know of another person on the high waitlist who has taken herself off it by accepting another offer. Thanks for letting us know!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contradictions Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Thanks I'm trying not to be too hopeful, because I know I'll be completely crushed if I don't get in. You had a higher GPA than me though. I'm pretty sure I actually spent quite a bit of time talking to you on the interview day lol You kept trying to sell all of us on Windsor HAHAHA - well, hopefully I've sold you enough on the campus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. White Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congrats on getting into Montreal!! That's awesome And of course all us waitlisters thank you lol ps. So there are 22 members so far on the 2016 facebook page...and that's without it being well advertised. 19 people in that group are members of the class of 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medpass Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 19 people in that group are members of the class of 2015 Oh really! Thanks for pointing that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Second Daniel Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hey guys and gals, It's great to already hear movement on the wait list, gives us more hope. Did anyone get an acknowledgement email for our response regarding the wait list contact information? I didn't get one and am wondering if others did, or maybe the admissions team is just too busy dealing with such a huge volume of emails right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medpass Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hey guys and gals, It's great to already hear movement on the wait list, gives us more hope. Did anyone get an acknowledgement email for our response regarding the wait list contact information? I didn't get one and am wondering if others did, or maybe the admissions team is just too busy dealing with such a huge volume of emails right now? I did not get a response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punknsmasher Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hey guys and gals, It's great to already hear movement on the wait list, gives us more hope. Did anyone get an acknowledgement email for our response regarding the wait list contact information? I didn't get one and am wondering if others did, or maybe the admissions team is just too busy dealing with such a huge volume of emails right now? No, I haven't received an email of confirmation either. In my reply email, I even said "Could I please get a confirmation email from you verifying that you have received my contact information?", but nothing yet. I didn't get an acknowledgement last year so i don't think its anything we have to worry about. But it's still good to see that I'm not the only one paranoid about these things lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hi I remember that! We met after your interview for a bit to go over things. Just go goes to show you really don't know how the interviews are often. People often do much better than they think. I couldn't agree more with Mr. White. To perhaps help you guys, I would like to share my own experience last year. I was in a five year program and had applied to Med Schools (Queens and Western) during my fourth year. I interviewed at both places. The night before my Queens interview, I had to drive my dad (from Kingston) to Pearson airport and then drive myself back for my morning interview (first time slot). A few days before that, I had also badly hurt my arm and it was in a cast. I began my interview on painkillers and red bull. Needless to say, I thought it went horribly. Three weeks or so later, I was at my SSMD interview. I was ready. I donned the suit and a huge smile and was ready to interview like never before. As I was waiting outside the room, I noticed a very obvious string sticking out of my tie and freaked out. The 2014 who was waiting with me whipped out a swiss army knife and started "sawing" the string off JUST as the interviewers opened the door. That was their first impression of me - sheepishly waving as my tie was being "fixed". The interview started and I felt rushed. I tried to keep calm and collected and even make jokes. Things, however, were not going well. For instance: Interviewer - What would you bring to a team? Me - Coffee! Interviewer - *crickets chirping* Me - Aaaand... Interviewer - Why did you want to be a doctor? Me - Well, didn't always. I remember when I was very young, wanted to be a space cowboy. But, looking at the job market, that wasnt very viable. So, I figured, why not medicine. Of course,... Interviewer - Lets move on Me - Uhh! Interviewer - What's your biggest weakness? Me - Chocolate goes right to my thighs! Interviewer - *crickets chirping and tumbleweed rolls by* After the interview, I was devastated and dejected. Rmorelan can attest to this - I was a mess and went home prepared to begin that fifth year. On May 5, I was rejected from Queens (no surprise) and regular waitlisted at UWO (huge surprise). No, I am not SWOMEN. Since then, I kept myself busy. I started working out twice a day, dove into teaching MCAT, started learning guitar, catching up on reading, went to tons of movies, etc. On June 1st, the wait listed started moving. One of my best friends got in and I couldn't be happier. On June 3rd, at around Noon, I posted on this forum that I was giving up. And sat down at a table at Taylor library to figure out courses for next year. At 2:14 PM, I got a call from the Admissions office saying they would like to offer me a spot. I fell on my knees in the middle of the library in disbelief. After a few questions making sure that it wasn't a joke, I repeatedly cried, "Yes! I accept, of course I accept!" Guys, I don't share all this to show off or to just ramble about myself. My GPA was BARELY above the cut-offs and my interview felt horrendously bad and I'm not SWOMEN. So, stop second guessing yourselves. You are here - at this stage - because you're damn good applicants and damn amazing people to boot. I just wanted to share this to show that in all the dejection and sadness that you are feeling right now, there is a light at the end. If not now, then it'll come soon enough. And, as one of my favourite bollywood movie quotes goes, "At the end of every story, there's a happy ending. And if that's not the case, my friends, the movie is not yet done" Keep that chin up everyone - please! All of us need that positive energy in life. Keep yourselves busy and raring to go. GOOD LUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contradictions Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hey guys and gals, It's great to already hear movement on the wait list, gives us more hope. Did anyone get an acknowledgement email for our response regarding the wait list contact information? I didn't get one and am wondering if others did, or maybe the admissions team is just too busy dealing with such a huge volume of emails right now? Did not get a confirmation email last year either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Did not get a confirmation email last year either Yeah that doesn't get sent out (or at least I have never heard of it systematically been given out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dassy Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 HAHAHA - well, hopefully I've sold you enough on the campus lol at this point I would be happy to go anywhere!! 19 people in that group are members of the class of 2015 Good to know!! I think it's because it wasn't well advertised...we'll see how it looks like in the next week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davjw Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 I officially declined my offer from Western, and will be accepting UofT. That should open up a spot on the waitlist! Best of luck to all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Second Daniel Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 I officially declined my offer from Western, and will be accepting UofT. That should open up a spot on the waitlist! Best of luck to all of you. thx mate! enjoy uofT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obi Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Dav, this forum needs a like button Have a +1 from me though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punknsmasher Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 I officially declined my offer from Western, and will be accepting UofT. That should open up a spot on the waitlist! Best of luck to all of you. Thank you for posting. Congratulations and best of luck in your future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benge88 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 ^ Love the optimism in your sig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punknsmasher Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 ^ Love the optimism in your sig! Thank you. Are you referring to the quote or to my high wait list LOL. I heard the quote from someone in high school and continues to be my motto in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
writergirl333 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 rmorelan and others have referred to making sure you address points about medcan roles during the interview? Where would you find those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Seems like everyone was on the regular wait list then moved up... what did you do differently? And do you know people who actually get in off the regular wait list? have a plan b, but far prefer plan a! Not ALWAYS the case, i did the regular waitlist thing twice and was pretty much in the same ranking on the waitlist both years and got the acceptance both times. My interview was far better the first time around but I still made it the second time from the same spot on the regular waitlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 High waitlist. Thought interview was good - definitely my best one yet and I prepared the most for it. GPA ~3.9, 34R MCAT. Was previously waitlisted on the regular list, went back and did second undergrad to boost GPA and gain some more experience. Between various applications this is my fifth Canadian waitlist though my first "high" one. Hopefully good news in the not-to-distant future! Just want to say thanks to the Schulich students (rmorelan especially) who continue to post here - you guys don't just help us - I've had friends and family members come to your posts via Google and then call me to convey whatever hope or insight you guys continually have to offer! I am very happy for you friend! You are pretty much in and I can't wait to meet you in person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 rmorelan and others have referred to making sure you address points about medcan roles during the interview? Where would you find those? http://www.royalcollege.ca/public/resources/aboutcanmeds It is the basis for all medical schools in canada really. These are the characteristics we want to see in future doctors. It pops up everywhere in the system actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contradictions Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 how do you know if you are on the regular or low wait list?? I was just told I was on the wait list. That means you are on the regular. High or Low come with more information. If your email just specified you as being on a waitlist, then you're regular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Not ALWAYS the case, i did the regular waitlist thing twice and was pretty much in the same ranking on the waitlist both years and got the acceptance both times. My interview was far better the first time around but I still made it the second time from the same spot on the regular waitlist. In case anyone is confused jedimaster was conditionally accepted but didn't quite have the required GPA in the required second year ( this is public forum knowledge). The next time around that was corrected to the collective joy of all and now we have a jedi in the class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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