PhDgirl Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 What are the chances of someone getting into Calgary with a cGPA (3 undergrad year GPAs, 1 year of grad degree GPA) of 3.2 - 3.4? My cGPA sits at ~3.34... although when I apply (After done PhD - approx 4 years to go), I would have many publications, PhD, awesome extra curriculars, international med/research experience through U of C, big name graduate supervisor (not too sure that this would help at all, but maybe... he has had very important academic appointments within the medical school and the U of C at large). My MCAT (I took it in my 4th year of undergrad) was 11Bio - 8Phys - 14Verbal, T Writing. I suspect by the time I would apply, I would need to retake my MCAT - I can get the same verbal score, that isn't hard for me. I'm just trying to weigh my choices here. I really wish I wouldn't have screwed up my undergrad grades so hard.... and I could have got into the MD/PhD program from the get-go, instead of me trying to create my own version of MD/PhD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkles3288 Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 What are the chances of someone getting into Calgary with a cGPA (3 undergrad year GPAs, 1 year of grad degree GPA) of 3.2 - 3.4? My cGPA sits at ~3.34... although when I apply, I would have many publications, PhD, awesome extra curriculars, international med/research experience through U of C, big name graduate supervisor (not too sure that this would help at all, but maybe... he has had very important academic appointments within the medical school and the U of C at large). I'm just trying to weigh my choices here. I really wish I wouldn't have screwed up my undergrad grades so hard.... and I could have got into the MD/PhD program from the get-go, instead of me trying to create my own version of MD/PhD. I can't tell you your chances (since I don't even know!) but I would definitely apply and give it a shot. Obviously your GPA is on the low side, but it is above the minimum and your file would get full review. Your extra-cirriculars sound great and the additional research experience is definitely something that would play a role. UofC is well known for looking at the "well-rounded applicant" and the applicant as a whole, rather than simply GPA driven so that definitely plays in your favour. I think it's important to ensure you have very strong reference letters to raise that score as high as can be (which shouldn't be a problem as you have completed a PhD). How was your VR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkles3288 Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 What are the chances of someone getting into Calgary with a cGPA (3 undergrad year GPAs, 1 year of grad degree GPA) of 3.2 - 3.4? My cGPA sits at ~3.34... although when I apply (After done PhD - approx 4 years to go), I would have many publications, PhD, awesome extra curriculars, international med/research experience through U of C, big name graduate supervisor (not too sure that this would help at all, but maybe... he has had very important academic appointments within the medical school and the U of C at large). My MCAT (I took it in my 4th year of undergrad) was 11Bio - 8Phys - 14Verbal, T Writing. I suspect by the time I would apply, I would need to retake my MCAT - I can get the same verbal score, that isn't hard for me. I'm just trying to weigh my choices here. I really wish I wouldn't have screwed up my undergrad grades so hard.... and I could have got into the MD/PhD program from the get-go, instead of me trying to create my own version of MD/PhD. Also, what is the trends for your GPA? Going upwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDgirl Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 I can't tell you your chances (since I don't even know!) but I would definitely apply and give it a shot. Obviously your GPA is on the low side, but it is above the minimum and your file would get full review. Your extra-cirriculars sound great and the additional research experience is definitely something that would play a role. UofC is well known for looking at the "well-rounded applicant" and the applicant as a whole, rather than simply GPA driven so that definitely plays in your favour. I think it's important to ensure you have very strong reference letters to raise that score as high as can be (which shouldn't be a problem as you have completed a PhD). How was your VR? VR was 14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDgirl Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Also, what is the trends for your GPA? Going upwards? 1st year - 2.035 2nd year - 2.8 3rd year - 3.3 4th year - 3.26 Graduate degree GPA - 4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkles3288 Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 1st year - 2.0352nd year - 2.8 3rd year - 3.3 4th year - 3.26 Graduate degree GPA - 4.0 With a VR of 14 and a trend of going upwards in your GPA I would without a doubt apply and see how you fare. You have nothing to lose (except the app fee) and I think a VR of 14 combined with your other activities/PhD gives you a good chance to get to interview. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDgirl Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 With a VR of 14 and a trend of going upwards in your GPA I would without a doubt apply and see how you fare. You have nothing to lose (except the app fee) and I think a VR of 14 combined with your other activities/PhD gives you a good chance to get to interview. Good luck!! Ack well I've got quite a few years until I'm done my PhD to even apply.... so maybe the standards will change by then, and I won't even be eligible. I wish they took grad grades after your courses were finished, and not the degree. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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