GPA cutoffs and a unique situation

[Rwethereyet]

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[robinre]

really really not sure in this case what happens exactly, but i wouldnt overlook the use of having a masters, I do think it is looked at in the application process and might get you some brownie points. most schools are decently vague about what exactly happens with admissions, but queens is especially confusing sometimes. perhaps email someone in admissions to ask about your specific situation AFTER this application cycle is done with (if it doesnt work out this time which is yet to be determined), since you're unlikely to get a response if you email now because every premed is emailing about like if they can send in extra info or if their references got in ok or whatever.

[Rwethereyet]

Thanks. Yea, a bit of a unique situation here.

[robinre]

i have a feeling though that the 2 years have to be within the same degree, but that could not be true

[lwu018]

I am in a similar situation as you. I completed my M.Sc. and returned back for a second undergraduate degree (completed in 1 year) to improve my GPA. There was a 2 year gap between the two undergrad degrees. I am under the impression that they counted the year from my second undergrad. Without the 2nd undergrad year, my 2 year gpa would be around 3.5-3.6 and with the second undergrad year it is 3.72. I don't think they would have given me an interview this year with a GPA of 3.5 - 3.6, although this is just a guess.

 

As robinre said, I would email Queen's after this admissions cycle to confirm their inclusion of your second undergrad. Best of luck!

[jackwee]

From the website:

 

Most Recent Two Full-Time Years GPA (2YGPA)

This calculation consists of full-time years of undergraduate study, up to the point of application.

 

Only courses taken in the academic year (September to April) will be included.

Individual courses taken during a summer session are not counted in the calculation of the 2YGPA.

Full-time study is defined as a minimum of three courses per semester.

Full-time years may or may not be sequential.

This calculation may include one year from two different degree programs

A full‑time summer semester does not replace a semester of studies within an academic year.

Students who are registered in a co‑operative education program (co‑op) are required to have completed two academic terms within each trimester year (fall, winter and summer). Any academic year where the student has completed two work terms will not count as part of the 2YGPA.

 

Looks like you'll be good!

[simpy]

From the website:

 

 

 

Looks like you'll be good!

 

I would have to agree.

 

When I applied, my two years were from different undergrad programs (however, they were consecutive).

 

I think you'll be fine in upcoming cycles. One wildcard, which I have zero idea about, is what will happen with WS cutoffs since 2013 MCATs no longer have a WS. Will pre-2013 MCATs have the same cutoffs as post-2013 MCAT cutoffs? Will elimination of the WS score mean that cutoffs in other areas will increase?

 

Who knows.

[leaf]

Hi simpy,

 

When you applied for Queen's, did you finish the second undergrad or you just did two years without finishing it?

 

Thanks.

 

I would have to agree.

 

When I applied, my two years were from different undergrad programs (however, they were consecutive).

 

I think you'll be fine in upcoming cycles. One wildcard, which I have zero idea about, is what will happen with WS cutoffs since 2013 MCATs no longer have a WS. Will pre-2013 MCATs have the same cutoffs as post-2013 MCAT cutoffs? Will elimination of the WS score mean that cutoffs in other areas will increase?

 

Who knows.

[simpy]

Hi simpy,

 

When you applied for Queen's, did you finish the second undergrad or you just did two years without finishing it?

 

Thanks.

 

The marks I applied with were the 5th year of my first degree plus the 1st year of my second degree. At the time I applied I was enrolled in my second (and final) year of my second degree.

 

If your question is getting at whether or not you have to be in the final year of your second degree when you apply or whatever, I don't think so - Queen's would have had no way of knowing that I was finishing my second degree in the year I applied.

[leaf]

I see. Thanks, simpy:)

 

 

The marks I applied with were the 5th year of my first degree plus the 1st year of my second degree. At the time I applied I was enrolled in my second (and final) year of my second degree.

 

If your question is getting at whether or not you have to be in the final year of your second degree when you apply or whatever, I don't think so - Queen's would have had no way of knowing that I was finishing my second degree in the year I applied.