youtalkintome? Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 If I decide to refuse the offer and decide to apply next year again hypothetically. Would that hurt my chances the second time around? even if I describe it in a letter of EC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD.VA Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 If you have a legitimate reason, you should defer your acceptance, not refuse it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyPotato Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, MD.VA said: If you have a legitimate reason, you should defer your acceptance, not refuse it. I was gonna say the same thing, you could just defer for a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youtalkintome? Posted March 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 What if I am not granted a deferral? The reason for my asking is I am still not sure if I will reapply again, I am looking at my options and possibilities of how this will work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la marzocco Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 10 minutes ago, youtalkintome? said: What if I am not granted a deferral? The reason for my asking is I am still not sure if I will reapply again, I am looking at my options and possibilities of how this will work out. I think everyone here is just looking out for you. Always exhaust all avenues before turning down an offer because there is always a certain amount of luck involved in the whole process - an offer one year, no offers another. Also, no one is truly certain how a refusal will affect your chances in subsequent years? There are rumours of being blacklisted at certain medical schools, etc. should you turn down an offer. Not sure about the validity of those claims, but I don't think you should be pessimistic, and through personal experiences, the adcom at McGill have been very willing and open to listen should there be valid reasons for your inability to commence this Fall. I sense that there may be very personal reasons why you asked this question and I am happy to try to help you navigate your situation if you feel ok to DM me. Try to stay optimistic and good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youtalkintome? Posted March 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 10 minutes ago, la marzocco said: I think everyone here is just looking out for you. Always exhaust all avenues before turning down an offer because there is always a certain amount of luck involved in the whole process - an offer one year, no offers another. Also, no one is truly certain how a refusal will affect your chances in subsequent years? There are rumours of being blacklisted at certain medical schools, etc. should you turn down an offer. Not sure about the validity of those claims, but I don't think you should be pessimistic, and through personal experiences, the adcom at McGill have been very willing and open to listen should there be valid reasons for your inability to commence this Fall. I sense that there may be very personal reasons why you asked this question and I am happy to try to help you navigate your situation if you feel ok to DM me. Try to stay optimistic and good luck Thank you! You are correct, I will DM you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmen Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 According to Sherbrooke University's Q&A page regarding admission to the MD program, a student that accepts an offer cannot reapply for 7 years (5 years prior to 2017) but this doesn't mention someone rejecting an offer. Now, this probably means that there isn't an official rule that penalises someone who rejects an offer. As this is a Quebec rule instead of a Sherbrooke University rule, this would also apply to McGill. In essence, this means that you could reject an offer but make sure you don't accept it and then change your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedP111 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 I have a friend who refused her Med-P offer, and reapplied a few years down the line to be accepted again. This was 4 years apart and it was Med-P, so not exactly the same as your situation, but this would be consistent with there not being a blacklist at McGill. I would go to the admissions office and ask them in person about both the possibility of deferral, and the impact of refusing an offer. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youtalkintome? Posted March 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Thanks for your input guys. Med-P111, any suggestion as to who I should directly speak to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youtalkintome? Posted March 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Also, how long of a period do you have to accept and pay your deposit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedP111 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Look up the address of the admissions office; I would honestly just go there in person (after the offers are out of course; they're probably super busy these weeks). From my experience as well as that of a few friends, they are generally friendlier and more willing to help in person than through phone/email Plus, especially if your situation is complicated, talking in person will be much easier. The front-desk officer will be able to help you, and if needed will direct you to the right person in the office. As for your second question, you generally have ~2 weeks to accept the offer (so expect until mid-April). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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