future derm Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Hi all, Just wondering what your thoughts on how competitive my application is, Ontario Resident Last 2 year GPA: 3.73- 3.78 (Not that great) MCAT: To be written July 25/13 EC: Lab volunteering, working in a public health lab, research for 2 years with possible publication 2nd author Tutor for elementary kids for 2 years, Peer Mentor for university students 1 year, 1 year executive member of a charity for people in Cameroon, 1 year Tennis Club President, 2 year member at the local Tennis Club 50 hours in Emergency Dept, planning to volunteer more in Mental Health, 8 months shadowing a doctor and counting. I am doing my Masters this September. If I were to apply in 2014, how much does my Master degree in biochemistry help my gpa (assuming I do well)? Or should I pursue 2nd undergrad instead? Also, any comments on my ECs, there are always more I can do, but any obvious weaknesses? I am thinking of applying to Western, Queens, Dal and Mac (possibly). Greatly appreciate your time and feedback! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FML. Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Your GPA is reasonable. If you think you need to get it up, go 2nd ug route. Your master's won't change your GPA. Also, isn't 8 months of shadowing kind of a waste of time? lol Your chances will depend on how well you do on your MCAT. We're all gonna make it brah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orcamute Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Pretty much what FML said except for the shadowing part (shadowing is never a waste of time and shows your commitment and that a doctor can put up with you). I think you look pretty good right now, decently competitive. Get a good MCAT score and nail the interviews and I would be surprised if you didn't get accepted somewhere. If you are not a maritimer..you probably won't get into Dal but I would say you have a decent shot at the other schools. Just make sure you score high on your VR for Mac. I would also consider applying to more Medical Schools, don't just apply to a few. If you get in one out of 15..you're doing awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I would postpone the Masters idea and go for a 2nd degree if you really want medicine. Also, some have moved to Alberta to become IP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orcamute Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I would postpone the Masters idea and go for a 2nd degree if you really want medicine. Also, some have moved to Alberta to become IP. Why do you say this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebouque Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Just to make things clear for future derm With all due respect orcamute is trollish (and that's a euphemism) and is not a medical student so take everything he says with a grain of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orcamute Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Just to make things clear for future derm With all due respect orcamute is trollish (and that's a euphemism) and is not a medical student so take everything he says with a grain of salt. Oh really? 3.9 GPA , 36MCAT. Got an interview at Dal, McMaster and Ottawa. I am also very associated with M.D's and I know my ****. Probably can diagnose circles around you. Want to point out what is wrong with my advice? Or are you going to be at the personal ad hominems just for the sake of amusement?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FML. Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I am also very associated with M.D's and I know my ****. Probably can diagnose circles around you. Seriously man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orcamute Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Seriously man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebouque Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Want to point out what is wrong with my advice? Or are you going to be at the personal ad hominems just for the sake of amusement?? Well, as a matter of fact, it's personal, myself and I, we got some straightening out to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Stark Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 To the OP, where are you from? If you're a Maritime applicant you probably stand a good chance (comparable to my stats, actually). If not, it really depends. Once past the cutoffs Dal cares more about the interview, so if you can get to that point you're good. Oh really? 3.9 GPA , 36MCAT. Got an interview at Dal, McMaster and Ottawa. I am also very associated with M.D's and I know my ****. Probably can diagnose circles around you. thebouque is a pathology resident and undoubtedly "associates" with MDs daily. Perhaps you'd care to describe the pathological significance of serrated adenomas or pro-lymphocytes on peripheral smear, or else the pathophysiology of SIRS symptoms in C. difficile infections. How about the clinical manifestations of an INO? All this must be done from memory without referring to any sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future derm Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Your GPA is reasonable. If you think you need to get it up, go 2nd ug route. Your master's won't change your GPA. Also, isn't 8 months of shadowing kind of a waste of time? lol Your chances will depend on how well you do on your MCAT. We're all gonna make it brah. Hey, thanks for evaluation. I am aiming for 36 MCAT. The shadowing experience was one of the most meaningful EC I have ever had. And I am hoping the doctor will write my LOR. So for my sake, I hope it is not a waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future derm Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Pretty much what FML said except for the shadowing part (shadowing is never a waste of time and shows your commitment and that a doctor can put up with you). I think you look pretty good right now, decently competitive. Get a good MCAT score and nail the interviews and I would be surprised if you didn't get accepted somewhere. If you are not a maritimer..you probably won't get into Dal but I would say you have a decent shot at the other schools. Just make sure you score high on your VR for Mac. I would also consider applying to more Medical Schools, don't just apply to a few. If you get in one out of 15..you're doing awesome. Hey, thanks for the input! What other medical school would you recommend based my app so far? I just picked the ones that fits my stats so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future derm Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 To the OP, where are you from? If you're a Maritime applicant you probably stand a good chance (comparable to my stats, actually). If not, it really depends. Once past the cutoffs Dal cares more about the interview, so if you can get to that point you're good. thebouque is a pathology resident and undoubtedly "associates" with MDs daily. Perhaps you'd care to describe the pathological significance of serrated adenomas or pro-lymphocytes on peripheral smear, or else the pathophysiology of SIRS symptoms in C. difficile infections. How about the clinical manifestations of an INO? All this must be done from memory without referring to any sources. Thanks for the advice. I am from Ontario. So Dal maybe a long shot. Everything really depends on my MCAT this summer. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Thanks for the advice. I am from Ontario. So Dal maybe a long shot. Everything really depends on my MCAT this summer. Fingers crossed. Do you qualify for the weighting formula at UofT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future derm Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Do you qualify for the weighting formula at UofT? Not based on my undergrad marks, unfortunately...But the cut off for grad students at U of T is 3.0, which is why I am pursuing a master's degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anfield Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Not based on my undergrad marks, unfortunately...But the cut off for grad students at U of T is 3.0, which is why I am pursuing a master's degree. 3.0?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holiday1001 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Oh really? 3.9 GPA , 36MCAT. Got an interview at Dal, McMaster and Ottawa. I am also very associated with M.D's and I know my ****. Probably can diagnose circles around you. Want to point out what is wrong with my advice? Or are you going to be at the personal ad hominems just for the sake of amusement?? omg did that just happen.. some people are just full of ****, doesn't take much to 'diagnose' them. go home kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb123 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Oh really? 3.9 GPA , 36MCAT. Got an interview at Dal, McMaster and Ottawa. I am also very associated with M.D's and I know my ****. Probably can diagnose circles around you. Stop. No cares that you have decent (and only decent) stats. Congrats, you've shadowed and know what a CT is, I assure you adcoms are not impressed that you have some connections. Your first posts a month were about prepping for the MCAT, and now you have 3 interviews. Sounds legit OP, I would agree that unless you know you can be VERY productive in an MSc I would look into a second degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FML. Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Stop. No cares that you have decent (and only decent) stats. Congrats, you've shadowed and know what a CT is, I assure you adcoms are not impressed that you have some connections. Your first posts a month were about prepping for the MCAT, and now you have 3 interviews. Sounds legit OP, I would agree that unless you know you can be VERY productive in an MSc I would look into a second degree. Only on pre-med forums will you hear that 3.9-36 is only decent.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb123 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I was more inferring that if you're gonna make stuff up, make up a 3.98/ 42. There are people around with amazing stats so don't act like merely very good makes his/ her claims the gospel according to orcamute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREGtotheHOUSE Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Oh really? 3.9 GPA , 36MCAT. Got an interview at Dal, McMaster and Ottawa. I am also very associated with M.D's and I know my ****. Probably can diagnose circles around you. Want to point out what is wrong with my advice? Or are you going to be at the personal ad hominems just for the sake of amusement?? Am I crazy or is that a funny way of saying it? Wouldn't you normally use the word "had" as in you already gone through the interview rather than saying it like you would do the interview in the future? Someone please help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREGtotheHOUSE Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Only on pre-med forums will you hear that 3.9-36 is only decent.... Hah! So true ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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