arctic_med Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 RegretsIPGPA: 3.65PA: 12/17MCAT: 127.50Interview: PassThink I got red flagged by the interviewer because of an inappropriate joke/compliment. (not real me, I never do that in real life). Oh well, life needs to move on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShred25 Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Regrets IP GPA: 3.66 PA: 12/17 MCAT: 127.50 Interview: Fail Honestly, I did not even expect an interview invitation with my lower GPA and reasonable but not fantastic MCAT. The weird thing is that I felt like I just nailed the interview. Also, as others have experienced, I felt better at Uofa than UofC. Who knows, maybe my read of interview performance is totally out to lunch and I actually did well at Calgary. We'll see next week. Sincerest congrats to those with an offer, what a thrill that must be to keep moving forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycoforpsych Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Result: Waitlist Pool: 3rd year undergrad, IP GPA: 3.95 MCAT: 510 ECs: sports, lots of community work, hospital volunteering, etc. Interview: Felt pretty mixed about it afterwards (I think I did average on most stations, and not so well on 1-2) Happy to have gotten this far, and congrats to everyone who got in!! Crossing my fingers for the end of May now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge95 Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Hey Amne21acs leave me alone now pls you heckin nerds Sanctaphrax, Kevinsfamouschili and carebthenarb 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PictureMeRolling1 Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 RegretsIP graduatedGPA: 4.00PA: 7/17MCAT: 130.00Interview: Pass Posting for future reference since the feedback letter and FAQ is not a lot to go off of. Also, IMO casper was quite difficult. 'Grats to those accepted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marta12345 Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Regrets IP GPA: 3.80 PA:8 /17 MCAT: 510 Interview: Pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehagen Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Waitlist IP GPA: 3.96 MCAT: 520 ECs: a little unique but not fantastic I think: some LT volunteering, a lot of team-based service industry work, some travel, clinical research experience, some personal bits Interview: I think it went okay, but could have gone a lot better. Although I also think as an interviewee I'm a poor judge of my own MMI, other than stations that went either horrible or fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsmile Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 Accepted!! OOP 4th year UG GPA: 4.0 MCAT: 522 ECs: Very average but very research heavy (no publications). PM me if you want to know more Interview: Felt very unsure about it, some stations went great others not so much.. Congratulations to all those accepted! I hope waitlisters get some good news soon! And to those who got regrets, don't give up! Keep trying, dreams do come true! daniorerio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineappleanana Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 *Posting for a friend Acceptance IP Master's GPA: 3.60 PA:10 /17 MCAT: 514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drosophila Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Result: Accepted! IP GPA: 3.95 Year: graduated UG MCAT: 516 EC: Lots of community volunteering, research, and other things like sports and travel Casper: Thought it was horrible MMI: Felt really good. Very nice people and atmosphere So excited and still in disbelief. I was rejected from a couple schools post-interview last year and was really discouraged. This time around, I practiced for interviews a lot and I think this is what made the difference for me. If you received regrets, don’t give up if it’s something you truly want. Hard work eventually pays off and dreams come true! Focus on the weak areas of your application and keep working on improving yourself. This can only make you a better person and more appreciative doctor. “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” Good luck and congrats to all accepted! Bcemslayer, kol26 and Sanctaphrax 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medley Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Regrets IP 4th year GPA: 3.61PA: 8/17MCAT: 128.50Interview: Pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveMeLife Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Accepted (off the waitlist) OOP 4th year GPA: 4.0 ECs: Pretty vanilla, some long term commitments and diverse activities, nothing outstanding Casper: meh MMI: 4/8 stations went really well, the others were pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastermeow Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Regrets OOP GPA: 3.83 PA: 8 MCAT: 518 Honestly wondering why I was even invited to interview with my low GPA for OOP... Interview: Failed. I thought this was my best interview but I guess I had too many poor stations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacebar123 Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 OOP Result: Accepted wGPA: 3.96 MCAT: 518 with 128 CARS ECs: guitar teacher, research, club executive positions, hospital tech job (PM for more details on this section) Interview: Honestly thought i messed this one up because I thought none of my assessors were engaged Year: 4th Geography: IP BasicGanglia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinsfamouschili Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 . GH0ST, MT_93, Friendly Magpie and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wile.E.Coyote Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 I'm an Ontario resident, graduated from Biomedical science at UofG in 2015. My GPA was 3.8 and my MCAT scores were: P/C: 128 CAARS: 130 B/B: 130 P/S: 132 I was accepted by Alberta, Saskatchewan, Western and McMaster. This is my first time applying to med-school. As much as I enjoyed the interviews at UofA, I will be staying home and accepting at McMaster. Well done to all those who applied! It was a grind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAXee Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Accepted (off waitlist) GPA: 4.0 MCAT: 523 EC: average 2/3 year pool (guess they do move!) OOP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogs_awesome Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Accepted Off Waitlist! GPA: 3.94 MCAT: 522 EC: I think average, more research focused. Year: 2nd Year MSC Interview: Felt like I totally messed up 1 or 2 stations OOP 99% going to accept. Super excited for next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonnie84 Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Accepted off the waitlist~ (11:15 AM mountain time) - waited so long to post this here IP graduated GPA: 3.97 MCAT: 512 ECs: nothing exceptional but just long-term commitment in various fields (scientific and clinical research, diverse volunteering on and off-campus, lots of mentoring and TA experience, PM me for details) Interview: a mix of good, bad, and mediocre stations This is my 4th application cycle and 3rd time interviewing at the U of A. To those who did not hear good news this year, all I can say is keep going and persevere. I know, this is not the greatest advice and I know how soul-crushing it is to face rejections but if medicine is what you really want and you work for it, I believe dreams do come true at the end. Best of luck to my fellow waitlisters - the list is moving! Bcemslayer and End Poverty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uofa2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Hi everyone, I have been reading these forums for a long time and happy to share that I was accepted off the waitlist a couple days ago! IP, graduated from MSc in 2013 GPA: 3.8 MCAT: 509 EC: research jobs, community volunteering, sports, travel - all long-term Interview: Felt great walking out but started second guessing my answers as time went on. This was my 4th interview and second at UofA so I knew the drill but you never know with the mmi. I have been interviewing for the past three years both at UofA and UofC but couldn't seem to break through so I empathize with those of you that keep getting interviews but are not getting the result you want. The difference for me (other than just getting lucky) was finding something outside of applying to medicine that I actually enjoyed and could see myself doing as a career. I really think the interview is an exercise in seeing how confident you are and how well you can communicate and so putting yourself in similar situations whether that is through school, work or ECs will carry over to the interview. Happy to talk to anyone who may be feeling down about this process. I was in a similar position a little over a year ago when I had gotten rejected from two schools, wasn't enjoying my job and was seriously entertaining the international route. Also, to those still on the waitlist - the wait is agonizing but I hope there is good news for all of you. I have heard that it moves well into July so good luck HiHopes, trimethoprim, End Poverty and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one6001 Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Accepted GPA: ~3.75 Year: 4th Year IP (Graduated) MCAT: 514 EC: Variety of jobs, lots of mentoring/tutoring, minimal research, no traveling MMI: Some stations felt really good (I shocked myself with the answers that were coming out of my mouth) and others were okay (meh). This was my 4th time applying to U of A and my first and only interview. My application hasn't changed very much over the years except for a slight increase in GPA and more hours for work/volunteering so I'll reiterate the luck aspect of the application. Butterfly_ and End Poverty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SureThing Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Accepted (IP) Year: Graduated May 2017 cGPA: 4.0 MCAT: 514 (128, 127, 131, 128) EC: Long term commitment to one organization. Pretty research heavy with a mentorship/leadership component. Talked about a few unique cultural experiences I've had. MMI: Stations were very different from last year when I interviewed and honestly I didn't think that it went too well. Glad to see I was mistaken. The panel was very enjoyable and by far the strongest aspect of my interview. This is my second time applying to the U of A. Being on the waitlist last year was painful so I'm happy to not have to go through that again. To those on the waitlist, please take care of yourselves and find something fulfilling to do because the uncertainty can really take a toll. It certainly did on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
End Poverty Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 I am posting my stats for future students to know that it is possible to get in with a low GPA. cGPA~3.6 MCAT: 127 CARS (517 Total) EC: above average ( scored 95- 99th percentile at U of C in the previous years). MMI: Aced my MMIs. Several interviewers told me that I had amazing/awesome answers. CASPer: did well on it I MAY decline my offer!! Best of Luck everyone!!! excelspreadsheet, JustADreamer, Dr. Octavius and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persephone Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Rejected (OOP) cGPA: 3.88 MCAT: 131 CARS (513 Total, 128.25 avg) EC: 9.00/17 MMI: Pass. I was pretty tired, because I'd interviewed at Mac the day before, so I felt a bit rambly, but otherwise it felt alright. Congratulations to everyone who received an offer! I am now crossing all my fingers for the other schools I interviewed at to come through for me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustADreamer Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Result: Accepted!!!!!!!! Year: BSc 2017 MCAT: 517 (131, 125, 131, 130) GPA: 3.96 (?) EC: Coaching (~900 hours mixed volunteer/paid, long term, before high school till after graduation), Research (two summers NSERC USRA plus one semester), Various Volunteering (Homeless shelter, school clubs etc. ~300 hours total), Clinic Volunteer (~500 hours over 3 years), Part Time Work during School Year, Athletics (huge part of life), received a 4 out of 17 last year but really tried to write my activities like UofC's Top 10 (what I learned, impact, link to CANMEDS) MMI: I felt that UofA's MMI was a lot more straightforward and clear than UofC's. That being said, I messed up one station really badly but felt great/good about the other 5. I felt a lot better about UofC's panel but UofA's panel overall did not feel terrible. Keep in mind that my perception of the interview may not be accurate since I got 7 percentile at my only interview last year (UofC, granted I was not very prepared both practice and knowledge wise) and was rejected from both McGill/UofC this year. Honestly I am so overwhelmed and happy, after I got my result from UofC, I lost hope and did not know what I was going to do, but somehow I conned UofA into taking me... I'm so happy but also sad that I will have to leave my home (Calgary) but I'm excited for the next stage in my life! For those that didn't get the result they want, I know it might not mean much but please stay strong and persevere, I know I am extremely lucky to have received this and I hope that you will be able to feel this in the future. excelspreadsheet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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