impossible910 Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 alright this might sound like a really dumb question but i still cannot fully understand how much ECs is enough in order to be competitive... personally i don't have any research experience (i am in the process of trying to find a volunteer position for the summer) is having some sort of research experience a necessity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 alright this might sound like a really dumb question but i still cannot fully understand how much ECs is enough in order to be competitive... personally i don't have any research experience (i am in the process of trying to find a volunteer position for the summer) is having some sort of research experience a necessity? No, not for Western - lots of people have no research background at get accepted. It is just another useful EC to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markov79 Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 possibly weird/creepy that i remembered this post, but voila. from a uwo med student bruh: I had no publications and I got interviews almost everywhere I applied. In fact I had no research at all. It's all a balancing act - you don't have to be strong EVERYWHERE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByrdPac Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 I have met a Western student with no research, but he had other ECs. It is useful to know the purpose of research if you get asked and why it is so important in science and medicine in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantaloons Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 A number of people get in with no/little research. I don't like the question, "enough ECs to get in". As has been expressed many times before on this forum (I imagine), it's not just a matter of quantity. As a general rule, you should be able to speak compellingly about extracurricular activities you've accomplished and maybe even how they've affected you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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