zaphyraph Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I don't think that Zaphyrah said that McGill only takes the GPA into account. Also since the beginning of the thread, people agree that in French schools, at first, you are an academic statistic. Exactly, sorry if I wasn't clear, english isn't my first language. What I meant is that they use the GPA for academic criterias. That's why I used the word "only". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhivago Posted June 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Not from what they told us It's only the interview and personal narrative after the MMI, at least for Med-P. Ah! So they only score on the highlights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smthg Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Ah! So they only score on the highlights... I think so! They have your CV only to check out if you tell the truth in your Personal Narrative I think... same thing as the rec letters. But, it might be different for undergrads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhivago Posted June 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I think so! They have your CV only to check out if you tell the truth in your Personal Narrative I think... same thing as the rec letters. But, it might be different for undergrads! Thank you Cherie. I love your attitude! I love these forums. So helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smthg Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I'm just trying to spread the love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Hood Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I think so! They have your CV only to check out if you tell the truth in your Personal Narrative I think... same thing as the rec letters. But, it might be different for undergrads! The best thing is to ask them, eventhough I don't see why it would be different, but the devil is in the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 To the best of my knowledge and belief, what cherie says for cegepiens is good for undergrads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smthg Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 The best thing is to ask them, eventhough I don't see why it would be different, but the devil is in the details. I figured, as an undergrad, you would have had more time to do health-related ECs and research... but then again, at McGill, some of the entering med students aren't in the science field. The best best is indeed calling the Admissions Office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleDaisy Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 McGill's loss, Cherie:p For personal narrative, try to be unique and personal...Unique personal experiences and life obstacles seem important for McGill Med Admission. Sob stories probably won't get you too far but they might show your real passion and interest for medicine. For sure they want someone who has experienced some difficulty in his or her life and who overcomes this obstacle rather than trying to show off of sth not too med-related...This comment is from my friend who got into McGill Med:) Once again, the evaluation of narrative and C.V highlights might be subjective...I guess that getting an interview offer and getting an acceptance from McGill is really a lottery ticket. In Med-P, they didn't see your essay before the interviews... only your summary. And, basically, the letters of rec and the CV served only a verification purpose To get an interview, they looked at : Cote R CV highlights Narrative summary Whereas the other universities looked at your cote R. But, in the end, the MEMFI looked more at your implication in society than McGill's MMI did. I don't know if it's the same with undergrad? Personally, I think the narrative is what sunk me down, if I look at my QAS grade. I don't have a reason for medicine, I never had an extraordinary experience that made me realize I wanted to be a doctor and that's what they look for I guess. Since I was able to play with toys, I've always been fascinated by doctors and biology... it's just something I've wanted to do more and more as the years passed. No sob stories here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feversugar Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I am not at liberty to say why, but do not neglect the CV for mcgill xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smthg Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I am not at liberty to say why, but do not neglect the CV for mcgill xD My philosophy is do not neglect any aspect of med admissions. Smile at your interviews, be the more pleasant person ever when you talk to people at the Admissions office... Just being nice and warm with people will get you far in life! At least, you did all you could do Is the advice undergrad-specific or for every category though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Every category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhivago Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I am not at liberty to say why, but do not neglect the CV for mcgill xD Why aren't you at a liberty to say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Free will and autonomy. It is common sense, though, to pay attention to every aspect of the application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smthg Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Free will and autonomy. It is common sense, though, to pay attention to every aspect of the application. Well, I know someone who skimped on the CV highlights and the Narrative summary because she decided to begin her application way too late. We're talking 2 weeks before... guess what? Didn't get an interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feversugar Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I signed a contract so I cannot say xD But yes, every single step of the process is there for a reason and is not to be botched! And it was for both undergrads and cegepiens I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CREA.tive Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I am not at liberty to say why, but do not neglect the CV for mcgill xD LOL neglecting the CV is definitely a bad idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhivago Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I signed a contract so I cannot say xD But yes, every single step of the process is there for a reason and is not to be botched! And it was for both undergrads and cegepiens I believe I see. Any idea how they look at those with a botched 1st undergrad and an awesome 2nd undergrad? Do they really JUST look at the 2nd undergrad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhivago Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Well, I know someone who skimped on the CV highlights and the Narrative summary because she decided to begin her application way too late. We're talking 2 weeks before... guess what? Didn't get an interview Were her stats awesome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Attention to detail and answering thequestions is so important in the process and those who try to take shortcuts deserve what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feversugar Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 I see. Any idea how they look at those with a botched 1st undergrad and an awesome 2nd undergrad? Do they really JUST look at the 2nd undergrad? I don't know sorry But maybe someone here can help you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smthg Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Were her stats awesome? Her stats were not THAT awesome... her ECs were very good though compared to her R score (in the high 34.xxx). She was on the waitlist for the interview, so just a little more effort on the preliminary documents could have opened up a spot for her We're talking way better than my ECs (although we always have a tendency to bring ourselves down when comparing to others, so I can't vouch for my competivity ) And, a long while back, there was a thread on a 37- R score cégépienne with very good ECs who didn't even get an interview. Goes to show how much the CV highlights and summary are regarded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Knowing how to market yourself - something for which we don't receive any formal or informal instruction - is very muich part of the game. The power of expression, of the written word makes all the difference in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhivago Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Knowing how to market yourself - something for which we don't receive any formal or informal instruction - is very muich part of the game. The power of expression, of the written word makes all the difference in the world. Future_doc, you always say such beautiful things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 The truth will set you free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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