bighopes100 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Nevermind, got rejected. Anyone know what queen's looks at pre-interview? I had a 3.99 GPA, 11VR (39 MCAT), unique long-term ECs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanAlmighty Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 It's not 2 pm in BC yet, haha (stats thread) HAHAHAHA woops Editing that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exocytosis Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeejection! Kingston is too cold for me anyway On a serious note, I'm surprised at some of the people who have been rejected. Lots of really high numbers going around! Here's hoping we all find a spot somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanAlmighty Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 literally lol'ed that was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighopes100 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeejection! Kingston is too cold for me anyway On a serious note, I'm surprised at some of the people who have been rejected. Lots of really high numbers going around! Here's hoping we all find a spot somewhere. I would bet that its a glitch where everyone got rejected after the system went down. Way too many people with impressive stats getting canned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurefamilydoc Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I would bet that its a glitch where everyone got rejected after the system went down. Way too many people with impressive stats getting canned Those are some pretty big hopes haha. But I agree, the stats of many rejected people are pretty amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exocytosis Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I would bet that its a glitch where everyone got rejected after the system went down. Way too many people with impressive stats getting canned Mayhaps. Not a lot of invites in that thread period. I for one am going to assume it's legit, and look into beefing up my ECs in case (Odin forbid) I apply again next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late_newbie Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Nevermind, got rejected. Anyone know what queen's looks at pre-interview? I had a 3.99 GPA, 11VR (39 MCAT), unique long-term ECs... oh god are you serious?? I feel horrible for my interview now - I have low everything I feel sick at the prospect that they may take my interview invite back cause of a glitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygella Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 The amount of highly qualified people with rejections is too damn high... I think its because that have too few spots compared to other schools... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighopes100 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Mayhaps. Not a lot of invites in that thread period. I for one am going to assume it's legit, and look into beefing up my ECs in case (Odin forbid) I apply again next year. I agree we should assume the worst but let's hope for the best haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS92 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 oh god are you serious?? I feel horrible for my interview now - I have low everything I feel sick at the prospect that they may take my interview invite back cause of a glitch I'M IN THE SAME BOAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighopes100 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 oh god are you serious?? I feel horrible for my interview now - I have low everything I feel sick at the prospect that they may take my interview invite back cause of a glitch Haha don't stress. You'll do fine. They clearly saw something special in you to send an invite! Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralk Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I agree we should assume the worst but let's hope for the best haha I think this is the best approach for now. It could well be technical issues, but there were some people with great stats last year who got rejected pre-interview, not sure why. Queen's is always a bit of a coin toss - be patient, let the dust settle and see how things stand then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Henderson Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 The amount of highly qualified people with rejections is too damn high... I think its because that have too few spots compared to other schools... That and the applicant pool to Queen's being 4250ish this year. Tons of spectacular candidates all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS92 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 That and the applicant pool to Queen's being 4250ish this year. Tons of spectacular candidates all around. how many interview spots are there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late_newbie Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I think this is the best approach for now. It could well be technical issues, but there were some people with great stats last year who got rejected pre-interview, not sure why. Queen's is always a bit of a coin toss - be patient, let the dust settle and see how things stand then. how long did it take for when the post-interview rejections all went out, and then they sent out appropriate invites? what was the time frame when the realized the error? looking at interview stats - it's insane the stats of rejections (close to perfect gpas).. along with what looks like pretty good ECs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srum Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 oh god are you serious?? I feel horrible for my interview now - I have low everything I feel sick at the prospect that they may take my interview invite back cause of a glitch Yeeppp definitely feeling some survivor`s guilt right now... My stats don`t nearly compare with some of you. I guess my application is kind of unique but it`s really nothing spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDistress Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 how many interview spots are there? I read on this forum that around 400-450 interview spots were given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralk Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 how long did it take for when the post-interview rejections all went out, and then they sent out appropriate invites? what was the time frame when the realized the error? looking at interview stats - it's insane the stats of rejections (close to perfect gpas).. along with what looks like pretty good ECs. Last year (when I applied) I remember it being fairly smooth, so they all came out it a relatively narrow time frame. I don't remember any errors last year either. As for stats, Queen's has moved towards a more holistic approach, but they still seem to be less concerned about GPA after cutoffs. A 3.99 looks amazing, but probably doesn't count for much more than a 3.80 (disclaimer: this is pure speculation on my part). ECs have generally been the defining marker of a Queen's interview. That's where the coin-toss element comes from, unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabiscos Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Seems like all those who got invites had an mcat score of 33 or over, that may have been bumped up to make up for the writing cut off ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS92 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yeeppp definitely feeling some survivor`s guilt right now... My stats don`t nearly compare with some of you. I guess my application is kind of unique but it`s really nothing spectacular. survivor's guilt is EXACTLY it.. really thinking there's been some kind of mistake, there is nothing extra special about my application! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDistress Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Nevermind, got rejected. Anyone know what queen's looks at pre-interview? I had a 3.99 GPA, 11VR (39 MCAT), unique long-term ECs... That's ridiculous! I got this directly off of Queen's website: Candidates should emphasize in the autobiographical sketch those areas of experience that include particular interest in advisory work, community work, fine arts, health care, employment, literature, organization, teaching and travel. But just about every extracurricular activity out there fall into one of those categories. Maybe your references/CAFs weren't ideal? (Unless you know for sure) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighopes100 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'm not bitter and to everyone saying they have survivors guilt, please don't say that!!! You guys deserve the invite and will do great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late_newbie Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I still think someone should call Queen's and confirm it that no error in system I think those stats (not talking about GPA/MCAT - even though they are high) .. but ECs are very very decent as posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfdes Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 So...did anyone get an invite in that huge wave (or rather, any invite after the initial few right at the beginning)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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