chiuda Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Just wondering if anyone has known someone or has themselves been accepted during third year. I am just wondering as what my chances would actually be. Obviously it depends on what my application looks like but i am just wondering if it is basically unheard of now a days or is it just hard to do. Any experiences or advice would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalase Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I know of quite a few people who were accepted in their third year - some to even multiple schools. It just depends on how your experiences stack up against other applicants. Some people are applying from a master's or PhD and will have had much more time to do research, ECs, among other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thsc Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Just wondering if anyone has known someone or has themselves been accepted during third year. I am just wondering as what my chances would actually be. Obviously it depends on what my application looks like but i am just wondering if it is basically unheard of now a days or is it just hard to do. Any experiences or advice would be much appreciated. It depends on your stats...if you can share that, it would be easier for everyone else to give you their opinion. One of my friends that got accepted to U of T from 3rd year had around 3.98/3.99 GPA (OMSAS scale), 39 MCAT. He was also in the army for 1 year and had a couple of publications in addition to many other accomplishments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiuda Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Stats in general research (an acknowledgement and possible publication upon application) in a radio chemistry lab GPA from first year was 3.93 on omsas scale (hope to maintain or get higher this year) Clinical research (scanning patients and determining there eligibility) Worked in a hospital for the last three years (lots of patient interaction) Extra curriculars include: salsa dancing, skiing, skateboarding, biking, weight lifting (around 8-10 hours a week). Stuff hopefully coming up: NSERC UROP (another research scholarship) Part of student run committee at the hospital I work at Guest speaker for talking to students at high schools about mental illness I have also had a lot of medical issues in the past and know what it is like to be on the other side or treatment so I believe this would be a good topic to possibly bring up during the interview if I am lucky enough to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thsc Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Stats in general research (an acknowledgement and possible publication upon application) in a radio chemistry lab GPA from first year was 3.93 on omsas scale (hope to maintain or get higher this year) Clinical research (scanning patients and determining there eligibility) Worked in a hospital for the last three years (lots of patient interaction) Extra curriculars include: salsa dancing, skiing, skateboarding, biking, weight lifting (around 8-10 hours a week). Stuff hopefully coming up: NSERC UROP (another research scholarship) Part of student run committee at the hospital I work at Guest speaker for talking to students at high schools about mental illness I have also had a lot of medical issues in the past and know what it is like to be on the other side or treatment so I believe this would be a good topic to possibly bring up during the interview if I am lucky enough to get one. Still too early to say. You need to have a really good MCAT though if you want to have a shot in 3rd year. It doesn't matter as much at 4th year as long as you meet the cut-offs, but for 3rd years it matters more so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amichel Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Still too early to say. You need to have a really good MCAT though if you want to have a shot in 3rd year. It doesn't matter as much at 4th year as long as you meet the cut-offs, but for 3rd years it matters more so. Sorry, but I don't think we can assume that last part is true. Most schools have some sort of formula, whether they publish it or not. They don't change how much the MCAT is worth depending on what year you're in. That said, always a good idea to aim for a high MCAT score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiuda Posted September 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 So let's say I have a good MCAT, like a 36. Do you think I have a decent chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolelol Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 determining there eligibility Lol I don't mean to be that guy but I'm being that guy But good job you're on the right track. You'll probably realize a year or two doesn't really matter in the long run don't fret over 3rd year acceptance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetherus Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Just wondering if anyone has known someone or has themselves been accepted during third year. I am just wondering as what my chances would actually be. Obviously it depends on what my application looks like but i am just wondering if it is basically unheard of now a days or is it just hard to do. Any experiences or advice would be much appreciated. It is totally doable. I know a couple of people in my class that were accepted in third year as well as myself. But as stated previously, you will be competing against masters and Phd students...third years are definitely the minority! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Specter Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Just wondering if anyone has known someone or has themselves been accepted during third year. I am just wondering as what my chances would actually be. Obviously it depends on what my application looks like but i am just wondering if it is basically unheard of now a days or is it just hard to do. Any experiences or advice would be much appreciated. I was accepted after second year to UofA There is definitely a chance to be accepted without a degree. I think as a person without a degree, you need at least one standout category (GPA, EC, MCAT - maybe not so much this unless you get like 42+, or Interview) For reference: My GPA was good. My MCAT was a 31 (9 VR - ran out of time lol ). My ECs were below average for sure (hospital volunteering anyone?) However, I believe that I slayed my interviews (still actually unsure about this since those who get accepted don't get admissions stats). You don't need every aspect to be ungodly great to have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Specter Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 BTW I disagree with the people saying to focus on a high MCAT score. I believe that having great GPA/ECs with an average MCAT score is better than having average GPA/ECs with a great MCAT score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiuda Posted September 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 I was accepted after second year to UofA There is definitely a chance to be accepted without a degree. I think as a person without a degree, you need at least one standout category (GPA, EC, MCAT - maybe not so much this unless you get like 42+, or Interview) For reference: My GPA was good. My MCAT was a 31 (9 VR - ran out of time lol ). My ECs were below average for sure (hospital volunteering anyone?) However, I believe that I slayed my interviews (still actually unsure about this since those who get accepted don't get admissions stats). You don't need every aspect to be ungodly great to have a chance. Where are you from. I know people from in province get preference, that's why I ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Specter Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Where are you from. I know people from in province get preference, that's why I ask. I'm an IP. It's definitely easier to get in as an IP than OOP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Fitzgerald Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Definitely possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiuda Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Anyone ever get in as an OOP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amichel Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Anyone ever get in as an OOP? Got into Mac and Calgary as an OOP third year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiuda Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Got into Mac and Calgary as an OOP third year. What was your application like if you don't mind me asking. Ec's, GPA, MCAT, ect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amichel Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 What was your application like if you don't mind me asking. Ec's, GPA, MCAT, ect... My MCAT and GPA were strong. 3.9+ and 13/13/12. My ECs... Who knows. I thought they were average or maybe even below average. Calgary ranked me 99th percentile pre-interview (which is 60% ECs) while Ottawa, Queens and Toronto didn't even want to interview me. I think there's a big element of luck, personally. But, for what it's worth... I had thousands of hours of music, piano, trombone, voice, musical theatre... (not just Piano, which is great, but I think a lot of people have) and several thousand hours in a sport (but not really since high school - although I did coach a tiny bit...) Very little volunteering, though. The most hours I had at any one activity was 150, and that was the only one over 100 hours. I only had 40 ish hours of clinically focused volunteering. Lots of work as a lifeguard/swim instructor, some as a tutor, nothing too unique. Not a spec of research, none (which explains the Toronto rejection, probably). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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