GPA question!

[schmitty]

Hi All,

 

I am a non-trad student (I'm 29, working full-time as a research manager, have a MSc) and I really want to go to U of T med school.

 

I started at U of T in 2003 in engineering science...I HATED it and skipped classes, etc, and ended up dropping out of the program after first year with a annual GPA of 1.14 (one failed course, 8 OMSAS credit length).

 

I then switched into life science (health and disease and nutritional sciences) but had to do part-time for a year due to academic probation. So it took me 5 more years to complete my HBSc as follows (year - OMSAS GPA - OMSAS length):

 

Engineering - 1.14 - 8

1st - 3.96 - 5

2nd - 3.84 - 10

3rd - 3.86 - 10

4th - 3.77 - 9

5th -3.83 - 3 (did a 4th year thesis project, and needed another course to get a major on top of my specialist)

 

I then did a thesis-based MSc at U of T...I only did 2 graduate courses and got A+ in both, but it seems not many school in Ontario care about these.

 

My question is: My HBSc OMSAS cGPA is 3.84. But including my first year it goes to 3.36! Will this make it to that I don't get a full file review? I think my research background is solid (4 publications so far, 1 first author, about 8 abstracts, conferences, etc), and some decent ECs, but not tons.

 

I would hope they would consider the improvement after my first year, but I am worried they may not even read my app.

 

Also, from what I have read, I am not eligible for the weighting formula since I did not take full-time studies each year, correct?

 

Thanks!

 

Oh, btw...I am writing the MCAT on August 17...I don't have much time to prepare, but I wrote a practice full-length before I started studying a month ago and got 33. I teach high-school math/science so I have the basics down. I am confident I can get 10+ on each section.

[Legion]

 

 

 

Also, from what I have read, I am not eligible for the weighting formula since I did not take full-time studies each year, correct?

 

That is correct.

 

GPA cut-off for graduate students is typically lower than undergrad applicants. But that does not necessarily mean you will get an interview. Productivity is what really counts and you look good in that matter. Aim high for the MCAT and apply.

 

Good luck