medschooldreams Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 TIME STAMP: Mon 8:45 PM EST Interview Invite: Regret Regular Deadline GPA: 86 MCAT: 504 ECs: Pretty good stuff Year: UG 4th year, graduating Geography: IP NAQ (if applicable): 24 AQ (if applicable): 35 Isn’t your score above the cut off?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casajayo Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Just got results back after my first application. Feel absolutely gutted that my scores are so low. I don't know if it'll be possible to bring them up in time for the next application cycle. Seems as if cutoffs are usually in the 50's. :'( TIME STAMP: Mon, 4:51pm Interview Invite: Regrets, No Interview Early/Regular Deadline: Regular Interview Date: None GPA: 83% AGPA (if applicable): None MCAT: Over 520 ECs: No research or hospital volunteer. Lots of executive leadership roles and misc volunteering, in addition to a few high achieving passions that are not medically related. Year: 4th year undergrad Geography: IP NAQ (if applicable): 16 AQ (if applicable): 21 If you mind me asking, was your GPA exactly 83? I have 82.98 but only got 19.8 AQ ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirsam Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Just got results back after my first application. Feel absolutely gutted that my scores are so low. I don't know if it'll be possible to bring them up in time for the next application cycle. Seems as if cutoffs are usually in the 50's. :'( TIME STAMP: Mon, 4:51pm Interview Invite: Regrets, No Interview Early/Regular Deadline: Regular Interview Date: None GPA: 83% AGPA (if applicable): None MCAT: Over 520 ECs: No research or hospital volunteer. Lots of executive leadership roles and misc volunteering, in addition to a few high achieving passions that are not medically related. Year: 4th year undergrad Geography: IP NAQ (if applicable): 16 AQ (if applicable): 21 I really sorry that it wasn't good news for you today. Saw your scores and just want to say, I had similar scores as you the first time I applied in my 4th year of undergrad. The second year when I applied, the worst 30 credits were dropped, and I motivated myself to add more to my EC and gain experience and ended up with an interview as an out of province, so TFR must have been 60+. So don't give up, you have a great chance as an IP. If this is truly what you want to do, you will get there, I have no doubt. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAmeds Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 How is ur AQ 35 if ur gpa is at 86... that should equate to around 25 based off their admissions stats... typo?? Did you get an email at 8:45? Or is that when you checked it Sorry if I am wrong but I feel like this person is a troll based on the weird timestamp, wrong AQ score and rejected TFR score of 59! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medhopeful25 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 If you mind me asking, was your GPA exactly 83? I have 82.98 but only got 19.8 AQ ... This makes me so scared. Thats relatively equal to 83%. We have similar averages (I'm on the 83% range too), but seeing your AQ score under 20 is so concerning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casajayo Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 TIME STAMP: Mon 4:51 PM PST Interview Invite: RegretRegular DeadlineGPA: 82.9MCAT: ECs: 4+ years research, 3 publications, 2 conferences, lots travel and outdoor hobbies, spattering of volunteering ranging up to 2 years but mostly short-term (moved too often to maintain longterm volunteering)Year: Masters degree Geography: IPNAQ (if applicable): 26.26AQ (if applicable): 19.88 I'm really surprised by my NAQ score- I've held many volunteering positions that were short term but due to not living in Vancouver during my undergrad I needed to travel home every summer and with classes it made long-term volunteering impossible Not much I can do about my AQ at this point, especially given my last three years (1 year masters and senior undergrad years) have a 89% average so really just 18 year old me dragging me down... Does anyone know if they actually look at the "special considerations" section? I had some significant family illness spanning the length of my undergrad that affected my academics but it doesn't seem to have made any difference in any section of my scores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 TIME STAMP: Monday Dec 12 4:51 PM PST Interview Invite: Regret GPA: 85.9 AGPA: 87.4 MCAT: 519 ECs: Hospital volunteering, community volunteering, research, campus leadership Bachelor's Degree Geography: IP NAQ: 22.12 AQ: 26.84 TFR: 48.96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuralgal Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 TIME STAMP: Monday, 5:15pmInterview Invite: RegretEarly/Regular Deadline: RegularAGPA (if applicable): 82.43MCAT: 517ECs: SolidYear: 5th year, unclassified Geography: IPNAQ: 24.34AQ: 19.07 TFR: 43.41 At least I went up 10 points from last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acacna Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Wow. UBC is so competitive. Sucks how all of you were rejected despite having those amazing grades and ec's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torntoiletpaper Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 TIME STAMP: Mon 4:51 PM PST Interview Invite: Regret Regular Deadline GPA: 82.9 MCAT: ECs: 4+ years research, 3 publications, 2 conferences, lots travel and outdoor hobbies, spattering of volunteering ranging up to 2 years but mostly short-term (moved too often to maintain longterm volunteering) Year: Masters degree Geography: IP NAQ (if applicable): 26.26 AQ (if applicable): 19.88 I'm really surprised by my NAQ score- I've held many volunteering positions that were short term but due to not living in Vancouver during my undergrad I needed to travel home every summer and with classes it made long-term volunteering impossible Not much I can do about my AQ at this point, especially given my last three years (1 year masters and senior undergrad years) have a 89% average so really just 18 year old me dragging me down... Does anyone know if they actually look at the "special considerations" section? I had some significant family illness spanning the length of my undergrad that affected my academics but it doesn't seem to have made any difference in any section of my scores It's really unfortunate that you got a seemingly low EC score. The publications are impressive but I think diversity of experiences if what you're lacking...? In answering your question, I would say that you should definitely go for the special considerations section. As long as your honest and sincere then you've got nothing to lose because I highly doubt they will deduct points for it. Just be careful not to BS it because you can mostly tell if a person is just going for those pity points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcatasaurus_rex Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 I think I take the cake for the closest rejection......Honestly don't know what do TIME STAMP: Monday, Interview Invite: RegretEarly/Regular Deadline: RegularAGPA (if applicable): 90.63MCAT: 512ECs: longggYear: 4th year Undergrad Geography: OOPNAQ 30.42AQ:32.04 TFR: 62.46 Cutoff was low 63 for OOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedZZZ Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 I haven't gotten anything yet? Should I call it the night or do they send more rejections throughout the night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macncheese13 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 TIME STAMP: Monday, 5:12 pmInterview Invite: RegretEarly/Regular Deadline: RegularOGPA (no AGPA, in 4th year currently): 80.59%MCAT: 126/125/128/130ECs: Volunteer at a care home for a few years, been working as a basketball coach for 5 years and involved in many other clubsYear: 4th year (BSc) Geography: IPNAQ: 22.62AQ:16.16 TFR: 38.78 First time applying, wasn't expecting an interview. Hopefully I can get my score up for next year. Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medhopeful25 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 TIME STAMP: Monday, 5:12 pm Interview Invite: Regret Early/Regular Deadline: Regular OGPA (no AGPA, in 4th year currently): 80.59% MCAT: 126/125/128/120 ECs: Volunteer at a care home for a few years, been working as a basketball coach for 5 years and involved in many other clubs Year: 4th year (BSc) Geography: IP NAQ: 22.62 AQ:16.16 TFR: 38.78 First time applying, wasn't expecting an interview. Hopefully I can get my score up for next year. Good luck to everyone! Is your Psych/Socio score a type? Shouldn't all the scores be at least 124? Good luck for next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesigh2 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 TIME STAMP: Monday, 4:50pm Interview Invite: Regrets Early/Regular Deadline: Regular AGPA: 82.3% MCAT: 128/127/128/129 ECs: Volunteer at hospital (500 hours), clinical research, clinical experience, community volunteering Year: graduated Geography: IP NAQ: 32 AQ: 18.9 TFR: 50.9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Tetra Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 TIME STAMP: Monday Interview Invite: RegretEarly/Regular Deadline: Regular?OGPA (no AGPA, in 4th year currently) : 93.13%MCAT: 520 (125 CARS)ECs: Research Canada + Abroad. University and provincial level soccer. Violin. Club Executive. Few hospital positions. Working with ppl w/ disabilities. Health presentations to the elderly. Other miscellaneous health care volunteering. Year: 4th year UGGeography: OOPNAQ: 24.81AQ: 35.98 TFR: 60.79 Disappointed with the low NAQ considering I filled 3 spots for High level activity and all 12 spots for diversity of experience. I think for me it was the hours that made the difference. Lots of variety but short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2017medapp Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 TIME STAMP: Monday, 5:10 Interview Invite: Regrets Early/Regular Deadline: Regular AGPA (if applicable): 88.79 MCAT: 127/126/128/127 ECs: Lots of research (coop and honours), tutoring 3 years, ambassador on campus for 2 years, student union positions, month abroad volunteering, lots of shorter term (6 months) commitments Year: BSc 2016 Geography: IP NAQ: 18.29 AQ: 29.11 TFR: 47.40 First time applying and was brutally honest with my hours (to the low side). Really disappointed but going to finish a masters and try again. A few questions: 1. What is the best way for me to get my naq up before the next cycle and 2. Should I rewrite my mcat? This is my score from my second write (first one I bombed the cars). Thanks in advanced and congrats to everyone who didn't hear bad news today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGreen Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 TIME STAMP: Monday, 4:49Interview Invite: RegretsEarly/Regular Deadline: RegularAGPA (if applicable): 86.93MCAT: VR/BS/PS 11/13/10Year: BSc 2016Geography: IPNAQ: 26.30AQ: 26.19TFR: 52.49 So devastated, sucks to be so close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casajayo Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 It's really unfortunate that you got a seemingly low EC score. The publications are impressive but I think diversity of experiences if what you're lacking...? In answering your question, I would say that you should definitely go for the special considerations section. As long as your honest and sincere then you've got nothing to lose because I highly doubt they will deduct points for it. Just be careful not to BS it because you can mostly tell if a person is just going for those pity points. Thanks, I did fill it out explaining what was going on, but it doesn't seem to have affected any of my scores which is unfortunate. I'm guessing they would look at it after interviews but you have to get there first.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fru489 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Yes was a typo my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fru489 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 How is ur AQ 35 if ur gpa is at 86... that should equate to around 25 based off their admissions stats... typo?? Yes meant 25 AQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fru489 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 You sure you didnt make a typo? your TFR is 59, and since your an IP, the minimum that you would need for an interview is ~53! Something is fishy! Yeah it was a typo, I meant 25. I wish haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck95 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 TIME STAMP: Monday, 5:07 pm Interview Invite: RegretEarly/Regular Deadline: RegularOGPA (if applicable): 87.59MCAT: 512ECs: Lots with long term commitments (Variety Athlete, National Level Athlete (Team Canada), Research, Coaching, Travel, Senior Home Volunteer, served on executive council, some hobbies, numerous awards) Year: UG 4th Year (1st time applying)Geography: IPNAQ: 25.63AQ: 27.22 TFR: 52.85 (so close) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnerOfTheTARDIS Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 TIME STAMP: Monday Interview Invite: Regret Early/Regular Deadline: Regular? OGPA (no AGPA, in 4th year currently) : 93.13% MCAT: 520 (125 CARS) ECs: Research Canada + Abroad. University and provincial level soccer. Violin. Club Executive. Few hospital positions. Working with ppl w/ disabilities. Health presentations to the elderly. Other miscellaneous health care volunteering. Year: 4th year UG Geography: OOP NAQ: 24.81 AQ: 35.98 TFR: 60.79 Disappointed with the low NAQ considering I filled 3 spots for High level activity and all 12 spots for diversity of experience. I think for me it was the hours that made the difference. Lots of variety but short term. What were your three high level activities? I only see soccer listed that would really meet the description of the category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigZ_HB Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 TIME STAMP: Monday, 8:25 PMInterview Invite: RegretsEarly/Regular Deadline: RegularAGPA (if applicable): 93.13MCAT: CP/CARS/BB/PS 131/127/131/129Year: 5th year undergrad ECs: Wrote them all down in a previous post.Geography: OOPNAQ: 10.42 (Whoa!)AQ: 35.99TFR: 46.41 Biggest problem with ECs was that some were completed after June 1st, so a lot of good opportunities were dismissed from the application. Also wondering if they had to dismiss some of my ECs from NAQ scoring because of inability to verify. Oh well. I got my hopes up for other places, and here's hoping they'll give me a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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