chickenfingers91 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Is there any point in applying to MUN as an OOP with a 34 mcat (11/11/12) with a CGPA of 3.5 with a best three of 3.8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock2doc Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 How are your EC's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenfingers91 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 two years of research, various jobs, tutoring..average? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock2doc Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 I was just accepted so I am by no means an expert, but they need bolstering. Your MCAT is solid, but you should try to find a way to get some meaningful clinical volunteering in. Judging from those of us who were accepted this year, EC's played a big role. Having said that, your 3yr GPA/MCAT would be solid at dal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenfingers91 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 thank you does MUN drop any credits from the GPA calculation? what kind of clinical work would be appropriate? my friend's mom is a pharmacist and she has offered me a job as a pharm assistant for the summer, would that be a good addition to my app? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLengr Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I was just accepted so I am by no means an expert, but they need bolstering. Your MCAT is solid, but you should try to find a way to get some meaningful clinical volunteering in. Judging from those of us who were accepted this year, EC's played a big role. Having said that, your 3yr GPA/MCAT would be solid at dal. Clinical volunteering is not a requirement. Lots of people get in without it. It just looks like they appreciate it because 90% of classic premeds do it and since classic Pre-meds are 80% of the class... As long as you have good EC's that you can use to show you have the Canmeds criteria you'll be fine. It's all about marketing yourself. That being said, if you want to do clinical volunteering it's not like it's gonna hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock2doc Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Clinical volunteering is not a requirement. Lots of people get in without it. It just looks like they appreciate it because 90% of classic premeds do it and since classic Pre-meds are 80% of the class... As long as you have good EC's that you can use to show you have the Canmeds criteria you'll be fine. It's all about marketing yourself. That being said, if you want to do clinical volunteering it's not like it's gonna hurt. Good point. Never looked at it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMFtastic Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Honestly, There are A LOT of applicant OOP for very few seats. Think wisely. Also, if you do get an interview it is going to cost you A LOT to fly to SJ. I think the school is great, and I am sure you are a good applicant, but it might be a waste of your time. Having said that, if you want to try, I wish you the best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenfingers91 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 That would be a very expensive interview to attend. I'll still consider it when July comes around, if I apply I'm just paying the application fee and with the way med admissions are going, an extra chance at an entry anywhere is worth trying for. Is MUN a CGPA school or do they look at your last two years or something of that sort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB_Medical Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I think when it comes to Med School you need to apply anywhere and everywhere you can, regardless if people tell you that you 'may' not meet the specific criteria. I think MUN scoring depends a lot on the interview, so if you do get an interview and do well you're on your way to being accepted! I would work on your ECs and apply for sure, your MCAT is great. Just my input.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMFtastic Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I think MUN takes all academic years into account. Reagardless of course load. Seats; 5 and average of 400 applicants (http://www.med.mun.ca/Admissions/Application-Overview/ApplicationEvaluationCompetitions.aspx) Not 100% sure, but they do have their own GPA conversion chart. http://www.med.mun.ca/getdoc/2d9c7f9d-b762-4a30-a87d-aa97edd188f3/gradechart.aspx There are other qualities that could grant you an interview as well. If you are really good at making yourself 'shine' amongst outstanding applicants. Then go for it. I think the application fee is 150 And you send it to CaRMS in Ontario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrmch Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Total application fee for MUN is definitely above $200 - there is a fee for the school and a fee for CaRMS. Probably one of the priciest applications around. " Applicants are required to pay an application processing fee of $75 to Memorial University of Newfoundland, as well as an application service fee of $150 (plus applicable taxes) to CaRMS at the time of application. Please note that all fees are non-refundable. All fees are paid online by credit card." http://www.med.mun.ca/Admissions/Application-Overview/Application-Preparation.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthesticks Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Total application fee for MUN is definitely above $200 - there is a fee for the school and a fee for CaRMS. Probably one of the priciest applications around. it was ~170 dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muhgel Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 OP, I'm curious. if you dont mind sharing, why MUM specifically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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