qszwdxefc Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Does anyone know what times the interviews are at? The email only mentioned the dates we can pick but not the times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dassy Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Does anyone know what times the interviews are at? The email only mentioned the dates we can pick but not the times. Last year it was something like every 2 hours there was a time slot available. 9am, 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm? Something like that. Its a first come first serve basis on dates and times. Just like how you signed up for CASPER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Does anyone know if there are any options for people headed to Queens for interviews to stay somewhere cheap? I know a few other schools (UBC) have setup where the med students offer a couch or something if they can. I'm wondering if there's something similar at Queens? Thanks ahead of time for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
武田信玄 Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 try airbnb.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Does anyone know if there are any options for people headed to Queens for interviews to stay somewhere cheap? I know a few other schools (UBC) have setup where the med students offer a couch or something if they can. I'm wondering if there's something similar at Queens? Thanks ahead of time for the help. Queen's has done billeting in the past but because their class size is smaller you may want to look for other options as a back up. I've inquired about this in the AMA thread and I'm just waiting for an update from Savac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Queen's has done billeting in the past but because their class size is smaller you may want to look for other options as a back up. I've inquired about this in the AMA thread and I'm just waiting for an update from Savac The post has been updated! Billeting will be happening for both interview weekends. There's also the option of having us pick you up and drop you off at the bus station/train station/airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 The post has been updated! Billeting will be happening for both interview weekends. There's also the option of having us pick you up and drop you off at the bus station/train station/airport. Oh my, how generous! This is great aha. IF I would prefer not to inconvenience the med students any further are cabs in kingston a viable option? How easy would it be to get one and what are the rates like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Oh my, how generous! This is great aha. IF I would prefer not to inconvenience the med students any further are cabs in kingston a viable option? How easy would it be to get one and what are the rates like? Yup, cabs are definitely a viable option! They're always waiting at the train station as an example. I've taken quite a few from the train station to my apartment, which is a 5 minute walk from the med building. If I recall correctly, it's around $13 or $14 for me. (edit: plus tip) Honestly it's not that big an inconvenience. I have no problems picking people up assuming you're not calling me up at ~4am or beyond, lol. Anybody that volunteers to drive is doing it because they want to make the weekend easier for all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleS Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 To be honest, the rejection from Queen's stung the most, haha. My friend and I have virtually the same GPA, MCAT, and ECs but he got an interview and not me. Not sure what about my application Queen's did not like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selstaar Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I was almost certain my GPA was below cutoff. Really wondering what about my ECs got me an invite. Congrats to everyone else who got an invite! Don't question it. Just smile and nod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thsc Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 To be honest, the rejection from Queen's stung the most, haha. My friend and I have virtually the same GPA, MCAT, and ECs but he got an interview and not me. Not sure what about my application Queen's did not like. REferences could be a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dassy Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I was almost certain my GPA was below cutoff. Really wondering what about my ECs got me an invite. Congrats to everyone else who got an invite! Based on what people have posted this year, it looks like they lowered their unknown "cutoff". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleS Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 REferences could be a factor. Highly doubt it because I asked the same people for references for MD/PhD at UofT (6 letters total) and it was totally fine. I think there is a certain element of luck involved in applying to med school (and everything else in life of course), and there's nothing I can do about it if it's not in my favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz30 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Though the following was on the stats thread, I figured it'd be more appropriate to respond to here. I did receive an interview invite and most of my experiences on my personal sketch were formal work experiences. However I'm a mature applicant, so perhaps that played a factor. Good luck in the coming year! Sigh. I don't really understand how Queen's works, maybe formal work experiences are not as valued? Congratulations to those who got interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruhh Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 From the stats thread "TIME STAMP: 10:20 Result: Invite wGPA: 3.91 MCAT: 10/10/11 (PS/VR/BS)" So their cut off went from 32 to 31?? I really hope that's true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decentcigars Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 queens is so random. My ECs are average at best and I got an interview, completely unexpected. Who knows man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AleaRobinson Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Is there an advantage to going earlier than later, like choosing March 7 or 8 over March 28 or 29? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Is there an advantage to going earlier than later, like choosing March 7 or 8 over March 28 or 29? Thanks! Nope. Interview date does not impact decisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decentcigars Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 looks like about 500 people being interviewed again this year (~20 spots for each day/time x 25 timeslots) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgb Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Does anybody know the style of the panel section of Queen's interview? Is it a structured or unstructured interview? (ie will they ask us specific questions, or will they just give us 15 minutes or half an hour to talk about ourselves)? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Does anybody know the style of the panel section of Queen's interview? Is it a structured or unstructured interview? (ie will they ask us specific questions, or will they just give us 15 minutes or half an hour to talk about ourselves)? Any information would be greatly appreciated! I'm limited in what I can/can't say about this unfortunately. I feel I can say that questions will be asked during the interview, but I can't say much more because I'm not sure what they would want to disclose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS3737 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Hi guys, Any tips for the panel section of the Queen's interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Does anyone know how long the interview process alone will take? I've got another interview the morning after and would like to know when it would be safest to book a bus ticket out of Kingston. If my interview starts at 2, will I be done by 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Does anyone know how long the interview process alone will take? I've got another interview the morning after and would like to know when it would be safest to book a bus ticket out of Kingston. If my interview starts at 2, will I be done by 4? It should be done by 4, but that's in a perfect world. I would plan for 5 just to be safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverpeth Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Any suggestions or advice for going about preparing for the MMI or panel aspect of the interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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