mano Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Just a few confusions about Queens University. After I finish my undergrad studies and I apply to Queens, for my GPA calculations I know they calculate my CGPA(overall) and 2YGPA(most recent 2 years). Does this is theory mean if I had done 3 years of Science (bio and chem) classes to finish my degree and finish with a 3.5GPA, then for the next two years do 3 "GPA boosterish" classes per semester (which they consider full year) and end up with a perfect 4 that they will consider my GPA in their calculation as a 4? If this is true can anyone supply me with any resources about other Canadian Schools that have similar GPA weighing mechanisms as my GPA is my weak point and I want to find specific programs that cater to my deficient GPA =(. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
souljaboy Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Queen's is a horrible school to bet all your eggs on. over 3000 applications, 400+ interviews, and only 100 spots. Plus nobody knows how they really pick their interviews. They're the only ones using 3 courses/semester so those years wouldn't even count as full time for other school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mano Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 What are some other school options that put much more emphasis on later years GPAs than early years. My first year was a screw up put I really picked it up my second year and I am currently just finishing third year. I have decent ECs and writing my MCAT this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 you could use your two recent years for western. and ottawa places more weight on your recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwu018 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Queen's is a horrible school to bet all your eggs on. over 3000 applications, 400+ interviews, and only 100 spots. Plus nobody knows how they really pick their interviews. They're the only ones using 3 courses/semester so those years wouldn't even count as full time for other school. Approaching 4000 applications this year. http://meds.queensu.ca/blog/undergraduate/?p=363 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 What's your VR score? Western is probably your best shot. If you maintained 5/5 all year every year, does UT's dropping help? Ottawa will most likely not work for you, but if you take several years, I believe they eventually discount your first year. I'm not 100% sure about this (can any 5th year Ottawa applicants confirm?) Do not bank on Queens. Ratio is terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 What's your VR score? Western is probably your best shot.If you maintained 5/5 all year every year, does UT's dropping help? Ottawa will most likely not work for you, but if you take several years, I believe they eventually discount your first year. I'm not 100% sure about this (can any 5th year Ottawa applicants confirm?) Do not bank on Queens. Ratio is terrible If you apply during 5th year, the weighting formula would be: 4th year GPA x 3 3rd year GPA x 2 2nd year GPA x 1 PS. I like the new picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 If you apply during 5th year, the weighting formula would be: 4th year GPA x 3 3rd year GPA x 2 2nd year GPA x 1 Ah excellent. That's what I thought they did. I love how you get to drop out an entire year AND get higher weight on later years. It really pays off for applicants willing to do an extra year. PS. I like the new picture LOL thanks I love the Last Airbender. Huge fan of the anime- hater of the movie haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 LOL thanks I love the Last Airbender. Huge fan of the anime- hater of the movie haha Yeah, the movie sucked (but if they made another, I'd go see it anyway) As an aside, I'm very excited for new episodes of Legend of Korra this summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Yeah, the movie sucked (but if they made another, I'd go see it anyway) As an aside, I'm very excited for new episodes of Legend of Korra this summer My body is ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yeah, the movie sucked (but if they made another, I'd go see it anyway) As an aside, I'm very excited for new episodes of Legend of Korra this summer My body is ready. I never actually watched the Korra season at all. I'm going to save it for early May to pass the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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