12345c Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hello everyone, I have finally decided to register for the forums. I want to know what people think my chances are at interview? 2nd year applicant GPA (first year): 4.0 from U of C 1st semester of 2nd year: 3.97 MCAT: 11 Bio, 11 Physics, 11 Verbal Q writing I will be finishing up the pre reqs this year, I really hope I get an interview and get a shot at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telric Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Any extra-curriculars? I'd say you have a decent chance, but it's hard to say. Your GPA is a little above average (3.94), but your MCAT scores are below average (11.73/R). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2bat0r Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 http://ume.med.ualberta.ca/ProspectiveLearners/MDAdmissions/AdmissionStatistics/Pages/default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slikz Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Here's some advice: Expect to get in after your fourth year. (If you're a good applicant) Apply in the meanwhile to get familiar with the process (applications/interviews/etc.) Continue to work very hard to maintain your grades/extra-curriculars, yet try to enjoy your time in undergrad. If you get in, that's great! If not, you'll know how to prepare for the next cycle. As it sits, your stats are pretty decent. If you have a good EC section, you might get an interview. From there, it pretty much depends on your interview performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12345c Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks for the replies. My EC's are modest right now, 1. Volunteering at hospice since HS 2. Swim instructor/lifeguard 4 years 3. Tutoring 1 year 4. other minor volunteering 5. trip to south america to help in medical clinic. 6. CPR instructor 1.5 years 7. Swimming (recreational), training for triathlon No research I hope I can at least get an interview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mddreamer Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I interviewed last year as a 2nd year at U of A. I was pleasantly surprised to get an interview since my GPA and MCAT were both lower than the averages (and lower than yours), but I did have extensive ECs which I think really helped. So I would say that you have a decent chance at getting an interview. Last year we found out mid-February (right before U of A Reading Week). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12345c Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 What were your gpa/MCAT if you mind me asking? What were some of your EC's? Are you IP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mddreamer Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Yes I'm IP and I had a 3.8 GPA and a 27Q on the MCAT. I spent the next three months in shock that I even got an interview since the stats online were much higher than mine. EC-wise: I've volunteered with a youth organization for 5 years, was on exec for university clubs and worked as part of a student staff team during the year. I had also published a research paper and won some national scholarships for volunteering. I loved the MMI last year, even though I was really skeptical that I'd get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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