fearless9261 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 likely not going to apply... 3.91, 124 cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud_95 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 cGPA 3.99 CARs 127 Entering 4th year IP I'm very sad about my CARs score. There's not much I can about it now... but was wondering what my chances would be and if any one has any tips on CASPer and where to look for good prep materials. Thanks in advance baklava 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikama101 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 cGPA (including summer) : 3.72 CARS: 127 Entering 4th year IP Like the above poster I am worries about the CARS score... 83rd percentile but maybe not good enough? My First year drags me down a lot in my GPA and even if I do extremely well this year I can only get as high as 3.78 for next cycle (would it be worth applying then?) Just want your opinions Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammmmmy Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 To those worrying about their CARS score, McMaster recently published their class of 2019 cycle admission statistics on their website.http://mdprogram.mcmaster.ca/docs/default-source/admissions/classof2019.pdf?sfvrsn=2This should give you a good idea of where you need to be for your CARS score in order to be a competitive applicant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPatting Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 cGPA (including summer) : 3.72 CARS: 127 Entering 4th year IP Like the above poster I am worries about the CARS score... 83rd percentile but maybe not good enough? My First year drags me down a lot in my GPA and even if I do extremely well this year I can only get as high as 3.78 for next cycle (would it be worth applying then?) Just want your opinions Thanks in advance. I applied last yr with a 3.73 gpa and 127 cars and was rejected pre-interview. No idea how I did on CASPer (likely not good enough) so take this as you will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baklava Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 IAMA In-province 3rd year applicant cGPA - 3.70 Verbal - 128 Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikama101 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I applied last yr with a 3.73 gpa and 127 cars and was rejected pre-interview. No idea how I did on CASPer (likely not good enough) so take this as you will Thank you for the reply how did you feel while doing casper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elucidator2341 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 cGPA 3.99 CARs 127 Entering 4th year IP I'm very sad about my CARs score. There's not much I can about it now... but was wondering what my chances would be and if any one has any tips on CASPer and where to look for good prep materials. Thanks in advance I'm in virtually the same situation. Is our 127 really that bad? I checked and only 7 out of ~200 of last year's accepted students had a 127! 127 is still 83rd percentile according to my score, so I'm pretty sure that's around a 10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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m_jacob_45 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Would appreciate some input on my chances with a 3.75 cGPA and 127 CARS (83%). Seems like it'll likely depend on my CASPER score? Yes. I had 3.73 and 129 CARS and had an interview, so its possible if you did very well on CASPer, you may interview, but it would be an uphill battle. baklava 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hopeful Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 cGPA: 3.84 CARS: 126 (disappointing) IP 4th year Not really sure if it's worth applying.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PreMedNB16 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 cGPA: 3.7 Masters degree (so I get 1% on the interview invite formula..yay..) OOP CARS 129. Any chance? I have a masters degree in bioethics so lets say I do well with the CASPER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyAndHopeful Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Hey all! I received some very disappointing news today about my CARS score, and I'm wondering if it's still worthwhile to give Mac a try. Here are my stats: GPA: 3.98 CARS: 124 Is it at all worthwhile to apply with such a low CARS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoKaká Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Hey all! I received some very disappointing news today about my CARS score, and I'm wondering if it's still worthwhile to give Mac a try. Here are my stats: GPA: 3.98 CARS: 124 Is it at all worthwhile to apply with such a low CARS? If you have the money I would toss one in. Just wouldn't expect to receive an invite with the CARS score. Your GPA is stellar though but not sure it will save the application. If you rock CASPer however, there would be a decent shot. A good friend of mine with a 3.98 GPA and 125 CARS got an invite - so it definitely isn't impossible with your GPA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyAndHopeful Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 If you have the money I would toss one in. Just wouldn't expect to receive an invite with the CARS score. Your GPA is stellar though but not sure it will save the application. If you rock CASPer however, there would be a decent shot. A good friend of mine with a 3.98 GPA and 125 CARS got an invite - so it definitely isn't impossible with your GPA. Thank you! I suppose it's worth a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickvic Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 125 Cars.. 3.95 Gpa, Ip Chances? Bawgg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawgg Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I'll still be applying but really just wasting $500 cGPA: 3.78 CARS: 123 CASPer: felt good on the mock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigglywiggly Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 cGPA: 3.66 MCAT CARS: 128 CASPer: Scheduled -------- I'll need to nail the CASPer for sure, GPA is on the lower end (though not the lowest I've seen get in). I have an M.Sc (+1%), solid research background, lots of volunteer activities (hospital, higher level orientation week planning x3, open houses, misc), and was a valedictorian. Might not count for much but I'm hoping for any padding I can get. Working a "grown up job" right now which might help with the real life experience, but eh we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 3.85 GPA, 127 CARS, Strong Letters. Any thoughts on my chances? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkMD Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 3.85 GPA, 127 CARS, Strong Letters. Any thoughts on my chances? Completely dependent on your CASPer. Keep in mind to my knowledge McMaster only uses LORs as a rule in/out basis. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickvic Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 125 Cars.. 3.95 Gpa, Ip Chances? ANYONE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_jacob_45 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 ANYONE? You have a chance if you do very well on CASPer, but I would not rely on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubs0296 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Hey! What are your thoughts on my chances for McMaster med interview? 3.78 GPA 127 CARS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyAndHopeful Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Hey! What are your thoughts on my chances for McMaster med interview? 3.78 GPA 127 CARS From what I've seen on here, I'd say it depends on how you did on the Casper. All we can do now is wait. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigglywiggly Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I'm currently working full time in the food safety field. I have an M.Sc so I'm hoping on top of the 1% bonus it might help with the critical thinking part of the Casper. GPA: 3.66 CARS:128 CASPer: Hard to judge but I didn't feel like I struggled too much, I feel pretty confident but who knows. I know a 1% bonus isn't a huge amount but I'm hoping it will help balance out my weaker GPA. pigglywiggly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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