Chromosome Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Feb. 9th Result: Regrets wGPA: 3.60 cGPA (don't qualify for weighting) MCAT: 508 (128 CP/125 CARS/127 BS/128 PS) ECs: Fairly average I think (all typical stuff, but I really did try to focus on things that I am passionate about). I do have quite a bit of research though (4 abstracts + 1 first author manuscript in prep.), a few exec positions, 7+ years hospital volunteering, quite a bit of tutoring mentorship through various programs. Essays: I thought they were pretty good - I received feedback from multiple people and overall I worked fairly hard on them. Year: 4th year UG (In province) Given my GPA (and considering how ridiculously amazing all of the applicants are) this was completely expected, oh well Good luck to everyone who is interviewing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllllllllll Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Feb 18th: 2:40pm est Invite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiSWOMEN Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 TIME STAMP: 2:35 PMResult: InvitewGPA: 3.98MCAT: above cutoffsECs: several summers of research, one pub, international level sport, various employment/volunteeringEssays: Thought they were good but didn't have time to get them proofreadYear: UG 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UWOMedSci16 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Time Stamp: Feb. 18th, 2:14 PM EST Result: Invite wGPA: 3.97 MCAT: Above cutoffs ECs: Did a few things I enjoyed for a long time. Not much research/health care/typical premed stuff. Essays: A little rushed, but tried to provide out of the box answers. Year: 4th year UG (IP) Ecstatic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aslkk Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Time Stamp: Feb. 18th, 2:14 PM EST Result: Invite wGPA: 3.97 MCAT: Above cutoffs ECs: Did a few things I enjoyed for a long time. Not much research/health care/typical premed stuff. Essays: A little rushed, but tried to provide out of the box answers. Year: 4th year UG (IP) Ecstatic! Congrats! Which date is your interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UWOMedSci16 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Congrats! Which date is your interview? Thanks! It's scheduled for March 12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evenasthefire Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 TIME STAMP: 2:28 PM Interview Date: March 13Result: INVITE! wGPA: 4.0MCAT: met cutoffsECs: some research (NSERC + Summer Studentship + volunteer), tutoring, community outreach, clubsEssays: I liked last year's questions a lot better & struggled with how to answer each of them this year. Gave each of them my best, most honest answer and, of course, got family members to review. Year: 4th year UGGeography : IP Sooooooooo grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_ _ Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Time Stamp: Feb. 18th, 2:28 PM ESTResult: InvitewGPA: 3.92 (Apparently there IS hope for those of use without 4.0's!)MCAT:35ECs: Meh, lots of work experience, research jobs, not many 'clubs' per sayEssays: No idea, I was too scared to re-read them after I submitted for fear of finding an error!Year: 4th year UG (OOP) This was a total surprise given my GPA, but I couldn't be happier about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmccrae Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 TIME STAMP: 18 Feb, 2:18 PM ESTInterview Date: March 12Result: InvitewGPA: 3.93 (probably around 3.97 with weighting)MCAT: 518ECs: Lots of variety, since I've taken several different career paths: UG research (mostly co-op and some post-grad), triathlete, coach, personal trainer, entrepreneur, military, part-time college professor, father of two.Essays: I felt like this were fairly strong.Year: Non-trad with Masters, 10 years post-UG.Geography : IP I'm feeling amazing tonight! Super happy that UoT is the last school I had to hear from and my first interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM4me Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 TIME STAMP: 18 Feb, 2:14 PM ESTInterview Date: March 12Result: INVITE!! wGPA: 3.91MCAT: 11/10/13ECs: Biomedical research in UG/Grad, clinical research, lead on a QI project, publications, conferences, awards, TA, leadership roles in UG/Grad, medically-related volunteering, employment at a hospital, sports and other fun stuff. Filled all of the available ABS slots with things that are meaningful to me.Essays: I felt like they were fairly strong. I worked really hard on them for 2 months and had them edited by many people from various backgrounds.Current Year: 2nd Year MScGeography : IP Surprised by this! And unbelievably happy to receive this e-mail. Been on a high all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarawng37 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 TIME STAMP: 18 Feb, 2:19 PM EST Interview Date: March 12Result: InvitecGPA: 3.99 MCAT: above cutoffsECs: pretty standard, research, clubs, volunteering, etc.Essays: Spent a lot of time on the questions, but wasn't too sure about them.Year: 3rd year UGGeography : IP Very very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curiousaboutapps1 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Timestamp: Feb 22nd, 2016 Interview date: March 13th Result: invite GPA: 3.95 Mcat: above cutoff ECs: I think they are pretty good, well-rounded Essays: I spent forever on them TBH. Had them read over and edited more times than I can count. Year: 3rd year UG Geography: IP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cl_med_46 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Timestamp: Feb 22nd, 2016 12:40PMInterview date: March 13thResult: invite GPA: 3.97 Mcat: above cutoffECs: club exec, some research, dance, clinical volunteeringEssays: had them reviewed several times, felt fairly good about themYear: 4th year UGGeography: IP Still in shock! So happy! Like This Quote MultiQuote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheroo Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Time stamp: feb 22 2:28pm Invite: Yes IP/OOP: IPcumulative GPA: 3.78; don't think I'm eligible for weighted GPA Old MCAT: 10PS/11BS/10VR New MCAT: 128CPBS/127CARS/130BBFL/126PSBB Total: 511 ECs: Several years of research, 1 publication, 3 manuscripts in prep, lot of undergraduate and graduate involvement in student groups and student gov’t, leader of a large not-for-profit student organization for many years, built schools and community centers in marginalized countries, volunteered in hospitals for years, completed my MSc and working as a research associate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM_JG Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Time stamp: Feb 22 12:38pm Invite: Yes IP/OOP: OOPcumulative GPA: 3.74; not eligible for weighted GPA, as I dropped a course in second year. Otherwise would be ~3.84 Old MCAT: 10PS/11BS/9VR New MCAT: N/A Essays: Spent about a month working on them and had my friend review them ECs: Honours project, Summer research scholarships (1st author pub), Master's degree (2nd author pub and 3 conferences), Provincial scholarships for research, 2 years in Student Council, ~5 years volunteering in science outreach, ~3 years volunteering in hospital, won several community service awards, worked as a lab tech, worked for government, etc. Year: MSc. completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michyy Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Just wanted to put this out here, because I'm someone that's anxiously looked at this thread constantly and NEVER expected to be able to post this! TIME STAMP: Feb 26 5:36PM ESTInterview Date: 03 12Result: Invite!!wGPA: 3.95MCAT: 11/11/10 (PS/VR/Bio) Year: MastersGeography : IP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD_Hopeful541 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Time Stamp: 2:23 p.m. March 3, 2016 Interview date: April 10, 2016 Result: Invite to MD wGPA: 3.96 ECs: varied, but nothing extraordinary in my opinion Essays: spent about a month on them; was happy with the end results Year: 4th year UG. Geography: IP I know that I have been anxiously checking this forum for updates, and so wanted to post this for anyone still waiting to hear back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblackmama24 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Time Stamp: March 1, 2016 - 1pm Interview date: March 12, 2016 Result: Invite!! wGPA: 3.98 (not eligible for weighting) MCAT (old): 12/11/12 ECs: various leadership roles on campus, 2 yrs of research (NSERC), accomplishments in music, sports. I'd say, pretty strong ECs in general. Year: graduated B.Sc. Geography: IP Essays: Wrote them a week before deadline, didn't have time to ask anyone else to read them. Thought they were poor or mediocre at best. So shocked! I had given up hope on UofT because I thought my essays were weak, plus the March batch had gone out more than a week ago. Very very happy about this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie094 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Time Stamp: March 3rd, 2:23 PM ESTResult: InvitewGPA: 3.95MCAT: Above cutoffsECs: pretty standard I suppose: a lot of clinical work experience with patient interaction (6+ years); some hospital volunteering; long term competitive soccer player and volunteer coach; only a summer of research experience; a few club positions; I also have performed in musicals and have played quidditch for the last 3 years - I think this may have helped my application considering these may be unique ABS items and helped my application "stand out"Essays: Probably the strongest part of my application. I sort of wrote them last minute-ish, but poured my heart and soul into them and made sure to hit all of U of T's clusters as best I could. I was very happy with how they turned out.Year: 4th year UG (IP) After 4 straight rejections this cycle (uOttawa, Mac, Queens, and Western), getting the invite today was absolutely surprising and amazing! I can't wait to meet people on interview day and tour the school! Good luck to everyone that is still waiting to hear back from U of T. The waiting sucks but there's good reason to stay hopeful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinson123 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Time Stamp: March 3rd 2:23 PM EST Result: InvitewGPA: 3.86MCAT: 12PS/12BS/9VRECs: Teaching assistantships, lots of healthcare related volunteer experience, developed and implemented volunteer program for 2+ years to support psychiatric out-patients, long-term shadowing clinical psychiatrist, volunteered in a pharmacy, past employment in research, service work abroad, team and individual sports etc. Essays: Spent a lot of time, had others give feedback, and did extensive editing.Year: MSc (1yr Course Based Biochemistry MSc) I don't ever post to these forums but I've been watching extensively this year and thought I would contribute! This is my 3rd year applying to medical school. Last year I had two interviews (Toronto and Western) and was waitlisted at both. This year I'm interviewing at Western, Toronto, and MacMaster. Just goes to show that perseverance is key and you can all do anything you put your mind to! Good luck to all the potential 2020s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildoc Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Time Stamp: March 3rd 2:23 PM EST Result: Invite wGPA: 3.86 MCAT: 12PS/12BS/9VR ECs: Teaching assistantships, lots of healthcare related volunteer experience, developed and implemented volunteer program for 2+ years to support psychiatric out-patients, long-term shadowing clinical psychiatrist, volunteered in a pharmacy, past employment in research, service work abroad, team and individual sports etc. Essays: Spent a lot of time, had others give feedback, and did extensive editing. Year: MSc (1yr Course Based Biochemistry MSc) I don't ever post to these forums but I've been watching extensively this year and thought I would contribute! This is my 3rd year applying to medical school. Last year I had two interviews (Toronto and Western) and was waitlisted at both. This year I'm interviewing at Western, Toronto, and MacMaster. Just goes to show that perseverance is key and you can all do anything you put your mind to! Good luck to all the potential 2020s! Is this an april interview date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinson123 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Yes, April 10th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdj78we9jtf2o3mgfvj298j Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 TIME STAMP: 2:04 PMInterview Date: N/A Result: RejectwGPA: 3.97MCAT: above cutoffsECs: mehEssays: I thought they were pretty goodYear: UG 4Geography : IP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsmile Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Time stamp: 1:03 pm (March 11th 2016) Regrets GPA: 3.99 MCAT: 522 (130/130/130/132) ECs: Average, nothing outstanding (couple years of research, music, volunteering,...) Essays: Below average, did them a couple days before the due date so they definitely felt rushed. Year: 3rd year undergrad OOP Just glad it's over Good luck to everyone interviewing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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