k508 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Hey schmitty. I'm going to Dal. Lived here my whole life, whole family is here, and NS is where I want to practice when I'm done my degree! Their acceptances come out extremely early compared to most other schools (found out March 7th). And since it took me 3 times to get accepted (waitlisted twice), I'm not backing out now, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitty Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Hey schmitty. I'm going to Dal. Lived here my whole life, whole family is here, and NS is where I want to practice when I'm done my degree! Their acceptances come out extremely early compared to most other schools (found out March 7th). And since it took me 3 times to get accepted (waitlisted twice), I'm not backing out now, haha. Nice, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee88 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Hey schmitty. I'm going to Dal. Lived here my whole life, whole family is here, and NS is where I want to practice when I'm done my degree! Their acceptances come out extremely early compared to most other schools (found out March 7th). And since it took me 3 times to get accepted (waitlisted twice), I'm not backing out now, haha. Congrats!! Those are some good karma vibes. Way to stick to your roots; it made me smile I hope someone equally as perseverant receives your interview position! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavygravy89 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Can't believe I am actually posting this, but - Time Stamp: Mar 15 5:25 PM (EST) Interview Date: Apr 5-7 weekend Result: Invite! wGPA: 3.98 MCAT: 11/11/12/P (34P) - PS/VR/BS/WS ECs: nothing that special - research (w/ pub & NSERCs), hospital volunteering, science outreach volunteer, etc. Essays: Spent a fair bit of time on them and got my mom and a few others to read them over. Not overly well written, but they were simple and conveyed who I am. Year: graduated in 2011 but not a grad student & first time applicant IP/OOP: IP Don't give up hope people, I hope that you all have good news coming your way soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdiddles Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Time Stamp: Mar 15 5:25 PM (EST) Interview Date: Apr 5-7 weekend Result: Invite wGPA: 3.87 MCAT: 14/10/10/R (34R) - PS/VR/BS/WS ECs: research and pubs, a solid amount volunteering and such Essays: My friend who got into McGill helped me out with them. He got into McGill. Year: 2nd year MSc physics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shan'er Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Time Stamp: Mar 15 5:34 PM (EST) Interview Date: April 6th Result: Invite cGPA: 3.89 MCAT: 11/10/13/P (34P) - PS/VR/BS/WS ECs: research with 2 pubs in preparation, 1 conference, 1 club exec, other club stuff, hospital volunteering, fansubbing, etc. Essays: Spent so much time I got really sick of them at the end but I tried to make them really personal. Year: 2nd year MSc Biology OMG!! Still can't believe it! I kind of lost hope but so happy to get an interview. Everyone who's waiting definitely still has a chance! Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazzle Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 I had pretty much given up hope, but got a welcome surprise this morning! Time Stamp: Mar 15 ~10:15 AM (EST) Interview Date: Apr 7 Afternoon Result: Invite! wGPA: 3.88 MCAT: 12/11/12/S (35S) - PS/VR/BS/WS ECs: Probably the stronger part of my application with long-term commitments with community outreach in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, internship with health policy planning, etc. Essays: I was scared because I didn't think I put enough effort into them. I write from the heart but I had only my mom look over them. Year: 4th year OOP. I had pretty much given up hope, especially as I thought this last weekend was mainly left for grad students... but there is still hope. I definitely feel for everyone else still waiting for a result, but hang in there and hopefully the notice is positive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindsight Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Invite!! April 7th. Time Stamp: Mar 15 5:28 PM (EST) Interview Date: April 6th Result: Invite wGPA: 4.00 MCAT: 14/11/13/Q (38Q) - PS/VR/BS/WS ECs: Hospital and community volunteering, club exec for multiple years, student departmental council, 2 summers of research with awards, poster presentations, other things that I'm interested in (band, etc) Essays: I spent a lot of time on them! I was really happy with them when I was done. Year: 4th year Undergrad in Neuroscience I'm so excited! Definitely worth the wait! Good luck to everyone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellee Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Time Stamp: Mar 15 5:32 PM (EST) Interview Date: April 7 Result: Invite wGPA: 3.83 MCAT: 10/11/12/Q (33Q) - PS/VR/BS/WS ECs: 5+ years volunteering in senior home and at hospital. 2 undergrad pubs (neither were first author). Lots of grad awards and scientific conferences. Essays: Year: graduated msc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellee Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Time Stamp: Mar 15 5:32 PM (EST)Interview Date: April 7 Result: Invite wGPA: 3.83 MCAT: 10/11/12/Q (33Q) - PS/VR/BS/WS ECs: 5+ years volunteering in senior home and at hospital. 2 undergrad pubs (neither were first author). Lots of grad awards and scientific conferences. Essays: Year: graduated msc Oops, forgot to fill in the Essays section. I worked hard on them and went through several drafts. I really tried to "show" and not "tell". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
femme Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Never ever thought this day would actually come! This is my only interview Time Stamp: Mar 15 , 5:34 pm Interview Date: Apr 6 Result: Invite! cGPA: 3.61 wGPA: 3.97 MCAT: 10/9/10/R - PS/VR/BS/WS ECs: Probably the strongest component of my application. All of the commitments I listed were at least 6 months in length and I tried to merge as many of the accomplishments/ experiences together: 1 first author publication, 2 manuscripts in prep, 7 poster/oral presentations, several grad awards, leadership roles (students' association, newspaper, cultural group), clinical/research experiences ( 4 years of hospital volunteering, ped/onc camp counsellor, summer student research) and a bunch of randomn hobbies (piano, baking, art etc.. ) Essays: Spent A LOT of time on these. I had several med students review my essay drafts. I also received some guidance from Astroff Consulting. Year: Graduated MSc in 2012, now working in industry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost__in__space Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Never ever thought this day would actually come! This is my only interview Time Stamp: Mar 15 , 5:34 pm Interview Date: Apr 6 Result: Invite! cGPA: 3.61 wGPA: 3.97 MCAT: 10/9/10/R - PS/VR/BS/WS ECs: Probably the strongest component of my application. All of the commitments I listed were at least 6 months in length and I tried to merge as many of the accomplishments/ experiences together: 1 first author publication, 2 manuscripts in prep, 7 poster/oral presentations, several grad awards, leadership roles (students' association, newspaper, cultural group), clinical/research experiences ( 4 years of hospital volunteering, ped/onc camp counsellor, summer student research) and a bunch of randomn hobbies (piano, baking, art etc.. ) Essays: Spent A LOT of time on these. I had several med students review my essay drafts. I also received some guidance from Astroff Consulting. Year: Graduated MSc in 2012, now working in industry Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemzyomer Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Are there any more interview invites coming out??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matterplay Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Time Stamp: Thurday, March 14, 2013 (From Leslie Taylor) 6:11pmResult: invite for April 1th Format: email 9:24 am PST GPA: 4.25 uwinnipeg sys (grad applicant) MCAT: PS:14 BS:14 VR: 15 WS:T Research: PhD with 15 publications, including 5 first author. Many conference presentations. Volunteered a few months in Ghana, Morocco, S.Africa, Tanzania. Prix Galien award recipient. Saved a baby from a burning building. Won a Juno. Was in the race for the next papacy. Ok not really. Likes the ballet and grumpy cat. Plays sports like golf and bowling. Moral: You guys will be great, DON'T stress over this forum. As you can see any fool can write anything. Good Luck! You know what the weird thing is? I believed the part about Ghana and the baby, but thought it might be fake because of the 15VR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taliaov Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Time Stamp: Mar 19 11:48 AM (EST) Interview Date: Apr 5-7 weekend Result: Invite wGPA: 3.85 MCAT: 9/11/12/S (33S) - PS/VR/BS/WS ECs: Research and publications in pharmaceutical policy, multiple non-academic extracurriculars, several global health clubs Essays: Did my best! Year: 4th year UG I had totally lost hope since everyone said the last weekend is mainly grad students! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitty Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Time Stamp: Mar 19 , 11:48 am Interview Date: Apr 5-7 weekend Result: Invite cGPA: ~3.35 wGPA: Not eligible for weighting but I did complete the section on why my academic performance doesn't reflect my true abilities (my first year was WAY lower than any year following) MCAT: 39R 13/12/14/R - PS/VR/BS/WS ECs: Not a whole lot, but lots of research. 5 pubs (1 1st author, 4 2nd), 3 posters, 2 oral presentations w/ awards, a few small scholarships here and there, 2 years volunteering in CT dept at large hospital, intramural volleyball, 1 student club executive position, LOTS of varied work experience including teaching and tutoring high school kids for the last 4.5 years, NSERC USRA... Essays: Did these pretty last minute to be honest, but read them carefully with my wife and thought they were pretty good. Year: Graduated MSc in 2011, now working as a researcher in academia. Good luck to everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sklnomega Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 omg never thought I'd see the day! Result: Invite! Format: Email! GPA: Really high MCAT: pretty decent Research: NSERCS YO Essays: Did them all on the last day, no jokes bro chiillllllll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpuppy Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 omg never thought I'd see the day! Result: Invite! Format: Email! GPA: Really high MCAT: pretty decent Research: NSERCS YO Essays: Did them all on the last day, no jokes bro chiillllllll Please update your information so that it will be useful to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organeer Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 what a specific post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhansenable Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 It's killing me waiting all day watching the posts on here refreshing my email about 300 times today. I'd really just rather a "regrets" already. Good luck guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirschone Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Result: Invite! Time Stamp: Mar 19 , 11:58 am Interview Date: Apr 7 cGPA: 3.92 wGPA: Not eligible MCAT: 35R 12/12/11/R - PS/VR/BS/WS ECs: ~4 years of research, 3 pubs (1 1st author) 2 in prep, NSERC/other scholarships, conference posters, TAing/tutoring, research awards, student council, volunteered at psychiatry/neurosurgery labs, volunteered on student associations, in a few bands Essays: Pretty standard I imagine Year: 2nd year master's in neuroscience Good luck folks. Hope to see you at interviews! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnao2 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I didn't realize there was just a big wait on official regrets! I received an official regrets back in January. Didn't realize the regrets were so few and between. Here are some stats for when I applied to UT Regrets Time Stamp: Jan 29, 2013 @ 2:04pm wGPA: 3.80 MCAT: 28Q <-- likely a big factor EC's: Two degrees: Engineering + bachelor of science. Few years of professional work experience in engineering + patent, volunteering at hospital, research in biomed, CIHR/NSERC research, founder of school premed, dragon boat competition. IP/OOP: IP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerr Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I didn't realize there was just a big wait on official regrets! I received an official regrets back in January. Didn't realize the regrets were so few and between. Here are some stats for when I applied to UT Regrets Time Stamp: Jan 29, 2013 @ 2:04pm wGPA: 3.80 MCAT: 28Q <-- likely a big factor EC's: Two degrees: Engineering + bachelor of science. Few years of professional work experience in engineering + patent, volunteering at hospital, research in biomed, CIHR/NSERC research, founder of school premed, dragon boat competition. IP/OOP: IP Yeah, there should be a couple thousand regrets from UT yet in this whole thread there are only a handful. Of course disappointment / not willing to post a regret plays a role but it shouldn't be this extreme unless the vast majority of regret emails have not yet been sent out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnao2 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Very true. Last year I waited until the March 9th to hear the bad news. I'm glad I heard earlier this year =). Hang on for those still waiting! Yeah, there should be a couple thousand regrets from UT yet in this whole thread there are only a handful. Of course disappointment / not willing to post a regret plays a role but it shouldn't be this extreme unless the vast majority of regret emails have not yet been sent out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happiness Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Time Stamp: Mar 19 12:54 AM (AST) Interview Date: Apr 6 Result: Invite wGPA: 3.88 MCAT: 10/11/14/Q (34Q) - VR/PS/BS/WS ECs: Worked at a hospital, volunteered with a campus emergency response team, participated in student government and various special interest groups, volunteered in Ghana, limited research Essays: Just re-read them and they sound pretty good - the document was called 'Version 7' Year: 2nd year of a course-based masters Booked my plane ticket as soon as I got the email - hopefully the $600 is worth it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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