mountainaxe46 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Dalhousie only accepts experiences from the past five years. I recall reading that it's intended purpose is to filter out high school experiences. However, for older applicants,is there an unintended effect against older applicants? or was this considered when coming up with the rule? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Brule Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 You mean bias against? I'm not sure. My problem is that I've been a grad student for the past 5 years, so I have to use things like histopathological animal work and tissue engineering type research as medical experience (is it even?). I have a lot of other stuff that I did when I was an undergrad, but that was over 5 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br847992 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Definitely frustrating! I was thinking of mentioning some of the things I did >5 years ago in my essay. I won't spend too much time on them, but if I have some extra space, it might be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Brule Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hey guys - Just spoke with Carolyn via email, and you can definitely add things that you did >5 years ago. She told me that the five year rule is only there because the majority of applicants are undergrads who went to university right after high school. Apparently they want to discourage applicants from discussing extra-curriculars that were done while in high school. So if you got 'em, put 'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mala Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 oh wow, that's really great news! Thanks for finding that out and sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsp Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Can anyone else confirm this?? Hey guys - Just spoke with Carolyn via email, and you can definitely add things that you did >5 years ago. She told me that the five year rule is only there because the majority of applicants are undergrads who went to university right after high school. Apparently they want to discourage applicants from discussing extra-curriculars that were done while in high school. So if you got 'em, put 'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Brule Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I mean, I can post the email that she sent me. Here: Good morning SUPERHANDSOMEMALE, The 5 year rule is more so set for applicants entering the final year of their degree when applying. The admissions committee does not want to see activities completed during high school. If you have activities you completed during your post-secondary education and you feel are substantial to your application then it is fine to include them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzo Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Can anyone else confirm this?? I cannot officially confirm. But, I applied as a mature student and included some significant things that I thought were important to mention that occurred +5 years ago. And, I got in my first time applying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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