Username100 Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Hey guys, quick question about cutoffs for OOP. To apply the GPA cutoff is 78%, and the MCAT is something along the lines of a 508. I've read that the "actual" MCAT cutoff is going to be higher than the 508. Does this also mean that the GPA cutoff will also be higher than the one posted on the site? Note: If someone could also post last year's "actual" GPA and MCAT cutoffs, it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgil Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Last year's "actual" OOP cutoffs were 83% and 34 VR11. If you're above the cutoff, you're guaranteed an invite. I have a feeling that the cutoffs will be similar this cycle because the AdComs were pretty stoked to fill all the OOP spots last cycle. No idea how the new MCAT score system works but if you're over 95th percentile I think your chances are pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username100 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Thanks for the info! Let's hope you're right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgil Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Last year, invites came out on February 11th, so be patient and good luck! Rejections come out before Christmas break if you don't make the cutoffs I'm pretty sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedToBe Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Sorry for my stupid question, I don't know much about Sask but would a high GPA compensate for a low MCAT score in one section? My MCAT is 518 (old 36-37) but verbal is around 82% (or the old 10) -- does that make me ineligible as an OOP? My GPA is relatively high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_ _ Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Last year, invites came out on February 11th, so be patient and good luck! Rejections come out before Christmas break if you don't make the cutoffs I'm pretty sure. Really? So they determine what the cutoffs are in december and let you know if you didn't make it? I'm borderline for OOP 35 MCAT but 10VR, so it'll be nice to know if that's the case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username100 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Last year, invites came out on February 11th, so be patient and good luck! Rejections come out before Christmas break if you don't make the cutoffs I'm pretty sure. Good to know about the cutoffs. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davisfenos Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Really? So they determine what the cutoffs are in december and let you know if you didn't make it? I'm borderline for OOP 35 MCAT but 10VR, so it'll be nice to know if that's the case! In the same boat; OOP, 38, but 10 VR. Pretty nervous about this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgil Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Oops, I should've clarified. Total score is more important, VR is just used to break the tie for two people with the same total score. I had a 36 VR10 and got an invite last year. Hope that helps. 35 VR 10 and 34 VR 11 would've gotten an invite last year too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thethirdlaw Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Oops, I should've clarified. Total score is more important, VR is just used to break the tie for two people with the same total score. I had a 36 VR10 and got an invite last year. Hope that helps. 35 VR 10 and 34 VR 11 would've gotten an invite last year too. Gots the same MCAT score as you had last year, fingers crossed that the OOP cutoffs stay the same! Ahh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_ _ Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 In the same boat; OOP, 38, but 10 VR. Pretty nervous about this one. I'm sure you're fine with a 38! nice science score by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgil Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 For the guy with the 38, I'm hoping you applied to Manitoba too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakes&planes Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 In the same boat; OOP, 38, but 10 VR. Pretty nervous about this one. Dude your in the clear; 34 with 11VR means a 35 with a 10 trumps a 34 with a 15 (total score takes precidence) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davisfenos Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Damn, alright.... I didn't realize it worked that way. Thanks for the encouraging words, friends I'm sure you're fine with a 38! nice science score by the way Thank you! For the guy with the 38, I'm hoping you applied to Manitoba too I did apply to Manitoba, but I'm far less confident about an interview there due to my GPA (3.65 OMSAS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD2B2019 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Damn, alright.... I didn't realize it worked that way. Thanks for the encouraging words, friends Thank you! I did apply to Manitoba, but I'm far less confident about an interview there due to my GPA (3.65 OMSAS) 1. Last cycle for OOP applicants to Saskatchewan, after interview the chance to get accepted for MCAT 38 and MCAT 34VR11 are the same, because after interview is 100% based on MMI scores, so if you didn't screw up your application (GPA, reference, etc) you almost 100% will get interview invitation, you should start to practice MMI. 2. For Manitoba, I knew one with OMSAS 3.71 get accepted last cycle as OOP, since last cycle OOP accepted aGPA are 4.3 to 4.5, so OMSAS 3.71 can convert to Manitoba's aGPA somewhere between 4.3 to 4.5 after dropping worst 10 courses. I think your chance for interview is 50% or more. Based on last cycle, Your chance for interview at Saskatchewan is better than Manitoba. But after interview, your chance accepted to Manitoba will be better than Saskatchewan. Since Saskatchewan interviewed 140 OOP for 10 seats and 100% based on MMI. Manitoba interviewed 25 OOP for 10 seats and only 45% on MMI. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davisfenos Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 1. Last cycle for OOP applicants to Saskatchewan, after interview the chance to get accepted for MCAT 38 and MCAT 34VR11 are the same, because after interview is 100% based on MMI scores, so if you didn't screw up your application (GPA, reference, etc) you almost 100% will get interview invitation, you should start to practice MMI. 2. For Manitoba, I knew one with OMSAS 3.71 get accepted last cycle as OOP, since last cycle OOP accepted aGPA are 4.3 to 4.5, so OMSAS 3.71 can converted to Manitoba's aGPA somewhere between 4.3 to 4.5 after dropping worst 10 courses. I think your chance for interview is 50% or more. Based on last cycle, Your chance for interview at Saskatchewan is better than Manitoba. But after interview, your chance accepted to Manitoba will be better than Saskatchewan. Since Saskatchewan interviewed 140 OOP for 10 seats and 100% based on MMI. Manitoba interviewed 25 OOP for 10 seats and only 45% on MMI. Good luck. Your breakdown was extremely helpful for me, thanks for taking the time to do that and thank you for the good luck wishes good luck to you too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recoil Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Your breakdown was extremely helpful for me, thanks for taking the time to do that and thank you for the good luck wishes good luck to you too! To add to MD2B2019, in regards to manitoba, I interviewed (and got in) with a OMSAS 3.69 / 39. So I don't know if that makes you feel any better, but hopefully! Sorry to hijack the SK thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davisfenos Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 To add to MD2B2019, in regards to manitoba, I interviewed (and got in) with a OMSAS 3.69 / 39. So I don't know if that makes you feel any better, but hopefully! Sorry to hijack the SK thread. Definitely does, thanks for letting me know congrats on your acceptance!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgil Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Just so y'all know there were 12 OOP students at Sask this year, not 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davisfenos Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 What do you guys think of the OOP GPA cutoff moving? Or has it been 83 for a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakes&planes Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 What do you guys think of the OOP GPA cutoff moving? Or has it been 83 for a while? Wont move, they love the MCAT too much. Especially now that they require a degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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