thestar10 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 But are you allowed to bring your own? nope. You're also only allowed water at the 2 rest stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 nope. You're also only allowed water at the 2 rest stations. Is there no food this time? I enjoyed eating cheese and crackers last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrenchToast Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Is there no food this time? I enjoyed eating cheese and crackers last year Omg last year they had brownies and they were SO good. I thought I'd get my suit dirty, but it was worth it. You guys are getting ripped off . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestar10 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 wow I clearly got the short end of the MMI circuit. There was food before and after but not during. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osteogeek Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 wow I clearly got the short end of the MMI circuit. There was food before and after but not during. Same here! I got water at my rest stations but no food. Booo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shady Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Water at rest stations? What madness is this? I had nothing and all I got to do is talk to the mac student about life at mac. After interview lunch, however, was pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusFlower Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hi everyone, just some questions about interview day. 1) In the invitations e-mail, the date, time and MMI station is indicated. But, how early should we arrive? I think we have to register or something. Will they send us more information closer to the interview day? 2) Is there a place to keep our coats/bags etc. while we go through the MMI circuit? Or are we expected to bring everything with us? Any clarification, would be great. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestar10 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hi everyone, just some questions about interview day. 1) In the invitations e-mail, the date, time and MMI station is indicated. But, how early should we arrive? I think we have to register or something. Will they send us more information closer to the interview day? 2) Is there a place to keep our coats/bags etc. while we go through the MMI circuit? Or are we expected to bring everything with us? Any clarification, would be great. Thanks. 1. Personally I arrived 15 mins before the time. You would be fine to show up at the scheduled time though. 2. Yup there will be a secure place to store your jackets/luggage when you check in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyClarkson Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 This might be too early to ask, but what's the post-interview chances looking like? 50%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestar10 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 This might be too early to ask, but what's the post-interview chances looking like? 50%? (203 + Waitlist movement)/550 interviewees = 40%+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyClarkson Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 (203 + Waitlist movement)/550 interviewees = 40%+ Mhm sounds about right. 40% maybe a bit more on the pessimistic side. They gave out 263 offers for 546 interviewees (49.6% acceptance chance) for 194 spots in 2009. There are 9 more seats now, but there are ~5 more people interviewed. So we have roughly 551 interviewees now for 203 spots now, which are better odds than 2009, as multiple people can decline a spot. So I would say the number is a bit higher than 49.6%. 50% sounds about right. So I'm thinking a number of 50% post interview acceptance rate. Do my numbers check out? Sources for Class of 2009: https://www.afmc.ca/pdf/2013_ad_bk.pdf Page 33, subtracted Total Applicants from Not Offered row to get # of offers given Class of 2009 # of interviewees and # of spots (don't know why it doesn't match up with AFMC # of spots): http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/documents/Classof2012.pdf Now there are 9 more seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverwolf1277 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Mhm sounds about right. 40% maybe a bit more on the pessimistic side. They gave out 263 offers for 546 interviewees (49.6% acceptance chance) for 194 spots in 2009. There are 9 more seats now, but there are ~5 more people interviewed. So we have roughly 551 interviewees now for 203 spots now, which are better odds than 2009, as multiple people can decline a spot. So I would say the number is a bit higher than 49.6%. 50% sounds about right. So I'm thinking a number of 50% post interview acceptance rate. Do my numbers check out? Sources for Class of 2009: https://www.afmc.ca/pdf/2013_ad_bk.pdf Page 33, subtracted Total Applicants from Not Offered row to get # of offers given Class of 2009 # of interviewees and # of spots (don't know why it doesn't match up with AFMC # of spots): http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/documents/Classof2012.pdf Now there are 9 more seats. I would agree. If you look at other schools that have continued to provide data, number of declines has increased with class size. Really though it's not about chances but how you do on interview day. On a related note anyone know why schools like Mac and western have stopped releasing data? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyClarkson Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 *wrong GPA calculation :X* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverwolf1277 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Agreed. Actually I was being prudent with my numbers. The data would suggest above 50% post interview chance. Inching towards 52-54% range. Obviously this doesn't matter, but it's reassuring. I'm at least 1 SD below the mean for GPA (~3.7), so it's nice to know I don't have to compensate by THAT much with the interview. Definitely reassuring. Ya I'm in the same boat. The Mac scheme really does put it in your hands. If you really do well on the interview, there is very little that can hold you back (except for the mysterious 'full file review' haha) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarvish Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Unfortunately even 'Average' can be a really high bar when it comes to these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyClarkson Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Unfortunately even 'Average' can be a really high bar when it comes to these things. Well said Sarvish. I'm still liking it compared to post-interview chances at Queen's and Ottawa, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusFlower Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hi everyone, Just want confirmation regarding timing for the MMI stations. So, in the interview information package it states that "each station lasts 8 minutes with 2 minutes between to read your station". So that means we get a total of 10 minutes per station right? 2 min to read and up to 8 min to discuss our answers? So that means the bell rings after 10 mins? If we read our questions within 1 min, does that mean we get more time to discuss? Sorry if this is a silly question. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestar10 Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hi everyone, Just want confirmation regarding timing for the MMI stations. So, in the interview information package it states that "each station lasts 8 minutes with 2 minutes between to read your station". So that means we get a total of 10 minutes per station right? 2 min to read and up to 8 min to discuss our answers? So that means the bell rings after 10 mins? If we read our questions within 1 min, does that mean we get more time to discuss? Sorry if this is a silly question. Thanks! There are 2 bells. One to leave and move to the next door and the second is a signal to enter the room. You can't enter before the 2 minutes is up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLily Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hi everyone, Just want confirmation regarding timing for the MMI stations. So, in the interview information package it states that "each station lasts 8 minutes with 2 minutes between to read your station". So that means we get a total of 10 minutes per station right? 2 min to read and up to 8 min to discuss our answers? So that means the bell rings after 10 mins? If we read our questions within 1 min, does that mean we get more time to discuss? Sorry if this is a silly question. Thanks! The 2 minutes gives you enough time to read the question/scenario/whatever, and then briefly think about your response/approach to that question/scenario/whatever. You'd be surprised about how fast the 2 minutes go sometimes, especially with the first station (OMG i'm at the MMI! ). Other times it's quite slow, but use the time effectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silenceofthelambs Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 I've decided to withdraw from Mac, hope this helps someone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyClarkson Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 I've decided to withdraw from Mac, hope this helps someone! Whoa! Could I ask why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silenceofthelambs Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Whoa! Could I ask why? I've already gotten into a few US schools that I would want to go to over McMaster. I'm not a huge fan of their 3 year curriculum or the city. It seemed like a waste to interview there given that I wouldn't be attending and I was also hoping this opens up a spot for someone that would actually want to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.m Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 I've already gotten into a few US schools that I would want to go to over McMaster. I'm not a huge fan of their 3 year curriculum or the city. It seemed like a waste to interview there given that I wouldn't be attending and I was also hoping this opens up a spot for someone that would actually want to go there. From someone on the interview waitlist, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyClarkson Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 I've already gotten into a few US schools that I would want to go to over McMaster. I'm not a huge fan of their 3 year curriculum or the city. It seemed like a waste to interview there given that I wouldn't be attending and I was also hoping this opens up a spot for someone that would actually want to go there. Good Guy silenceofthelambs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a12b Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hi All, I am from the GTA and was wondering if anybody would like to squeeze in some MMI practice possibly over Skype. PM me if you're interested. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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