Just had my interview today, and thought it went terrible. Just wondering how everyone else felt.
Also, does anyone know when we should expect to hear back?
Also, does anyone know when we should expect to hear back?
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I had mine on the 10th...yeah caught me off guard. Then again I was kind of lazy in preparing for it...but was afraid of being 100% sincere. They really rushed me 
In hindsight, I should have prepared more for it because I may have given off an impression where I don't really have a passion for medicine. I couldn't tell them the real truth because that would make me seem crazy/immature. I'll let you know if I hear anything back from them.
In hindsight, I should have prepared more for it because I may have given off an impression where I don't really have a passion for medicine. I couldn't tell them the real truth because that would make me seem crazy/immature. I'll let you know if I hear anything back from them.
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I suppose you guys are underG/postG because the interview date is in June.I know people who are studying there having underG/postG from overseas. The game is tough and I suspect you have underrated the importance of the interview -- it is crucial !
In HK, academic results is the single most important factor in med school application. CUHK takes it further and said they expected incredible gpa for grads application ( they basically do not want non-jupas and compete with HKU for the highest calibered students abroad -- though they grossly overrate themselves as most would prefer HKU with an arguably ?established school.)
If you do not hear within a few weeks post HKU interview, you are either 1. rejected or 2. on waiting list. They took in waiting list and snatch a few from CUHK freshman as late as Sept. last year due to the double cohort and the need to fill ALL places -- no such luck this year. HKU goes for all-roundedness and diversity, and their PBL more lively. Good luck in ur pursuit of the medical dreams
In HK, academic results is the single most important factor in med school application. CUHK takes it further and said they expected incredible gpa for grads application ( they basically do not want non-jupas and compete with HKU for the highest calibered students abroad -- though they grossly overrate themselves as most would prefer HKU with an arguably ?established school.)
If you do not hear within a few weeks post HKU interview, you are either 1. rejected or 2. on waiting list. They took in waiting list and snatch a few from CUHK freshman as late as Sept. last year due to the double cohort and the need to fill ALL places -- no such luck this year. HKU goes for all-roundedness and diversity, and their PBL more lively. Good luck in ur pursuit of the medical dreams
I also received my offer from HKU MBBS (non-jupas) on Friday. Best of luck of luck to everyone still waiting!
8jmyl: Congratulations on your acceptance! Are you also a non-jupas applicant?
Looking forward to seeing/meeting you in September.Hi, I am a junior studying Biochemistry in the US. I am from Hong Kong and I want to apply to HKU and CUHK med as a degree holder in 2014. I wonder if you can tell me your statistics so that I can strengthen mine too before applying. Million thanks!
I had mine on the 10th...yeah caught me off guard. Then again I was kind of lazy in preparing for it...but was afraid of being 100% sincere. They really rushed me
In hindsight, I should have prepared more for it because I may have given off an impression where I don't really have a passion for medicine. I couldn't tell them the real truth because that would make me seem crazy/immature. I'll let you know if I hear anything back from them.
Hi, I am a junior studying Biochemistry in the US. I am from Hong Kong and I want to apply to HKU and CUHK med as a degree holder in 2014. I wonder if you can tell me your statistics so that I can strengthen mine before applying. Million thanks!
Pretty average/below average marks. Graduated with 85% UBC, haven't written MCAT yet so I was surprised I was offered an interview. Will write MCAT and reapply. Maybe I'll see you in the interview next year
Hello guys!
I got my offer for HKU in Feb (fast-track). Can't wait to see you all in Sept
Can you tell me sth about your application? Are you undergraduate? Written MCAT? Any research experience/published paper? GPA for undergraduate? Million thanks!
Pretty average/below average marks. Graduated with 85% UBC, haven't written MCAT yet so I was surprised I was offered an interview. Will write MCAT and reapply. Maybe I'll see you in the interview next year
I'm sorry so you didn't pass the interview?
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CUHK doesn't take international student this year so I didn't apply. But if you are from HK, you should try both schools.
I also received my offer from HKU MBBS (non-jupas) on Friday. Best of luck of luck to everyone still waiting!
8jmyl: Congratulations on your acceptance! Are you also a non-jupas applicant?
Hey when did you guys get interviewed? I had mine on June 10th and am still waiting for a response...
Hi D H,
I had my interview on June 11. I'm sure you'll hear back soon
May I ask where you're from? And how did they contact you?
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Yeah I guess so...I hate waiting so much, lol. Where part of the US are you from? I'm from NY
LOL same here! I just want an answer! (hopefully a good one
When was your interview? Mine was June 10th. I check my status everyday since like you, haha.
Canadian applicant here, still under consideration for both schools. I'm checking my status everyday too (more like every hour) the wait seriously sucks, I'm taking the MCAT on the 9th and I can't focus on studying at all.
I think Kiwwwi got offers from both schools already (I just saw your post on the other forum, I didn't stalk you I swear!). So I guess if nothing by the end of this week then most likely waitlisted...
On the bright side of things, last year a few applicants got their offers as late as September 13, a few days after school started so there's still hope!
I think Kiwwwi got offers from both schools already (I just saw your post on the other forum, I didn't stalk you I swear!). So I guess if nothing by the end of this week then most likely waitlisted...
On the bright side of things, last year a few applicants got their offers as late as September 13, a few days after school started so there's still hope!
Hey xenox2 i hope u can get an offer!
Do u mind telling which forum that was? It's very quiet here...
Hey xenox2,
I didn't receive an offer for CUHK yet - my application status still says "under consideration". I did however get an email from them asking for final documents - chinese/english proficiency and transcripts. Not too sure what that is about ..
Anyway, I haven't heard anything since I sent off that stuff by email last night. Will let everyone know when I do.
PS. good luck on the MCAT! I was supposed to write on the 16th but cancelled it. Rooting for you
I didn't receive an offer for CUHK yet - my application status still says "under consideration". I did however get an email from them asking for final documents - chinese/english proficiency and transcripts. Not too sure what that is about ..
Anyway, I haven't heard anything since I sent off that stuff by email last night. Will let everyone know when I do.
PS. good luck on the MCAT! I was supposed to write on the 16th but cancelled it. Rooting for you
5328: I was referring to the student room, http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=116 but it's been pretty quiet there too.
Kiwwwi, if they ask for final documents it should mean they're ready to give you an offer, you should get the offer within a few days after you send in documents, and then of course you should decline it right away to free up the spot for us who are still waiting
Kiwwwi, if they ask for final documents it should mean they're ready to give you an offer, you should get the offer within a few days after you send in documents, and then of course you should decline it right away to free up the spot for us who are still waiting
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xenox2,
If this indeed is the case I will most definitely decline right away to allow space for another deserving candidate.
If this indeed is the case I will most definitely decline right away to allow space for another deserving candidate.
5328: I was referring to the student room, http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=116 but it's been pretty quiet there too.
Kiwwwi, if they ask for final documents it should mean they're ready to give you an offer, you should get the offer within a few days after you send in documents, and then of course you should decline it right away to free up the spot for us who are still waiting
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Good luck on your MCAT! Don't let the nerves get to you and you will do fine! I suggest that you go to the room a little early so they can call you into the testing room before other people, so you can finish early. You will definitely feel tired but very relived afterwards.
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xenox2,
If this indeed is the case I will most definitely decline right away to allow space for another deserving candidate.
Very considerate of you! But unfortunately I am not from Hong Kong so I cannot apply to CUHK this year...
Did you happen to graduate from USC? I remember talking to someone from USC that day, lol
So if my MCAT is not stellar, i shouldn't submit it?
My previous MCAT score was only average but I still submitted my results to both schools.
I think CUHK mentions somewhere that you should submit results from MCAT and any other public examinations if you have it.
It's probably better to submit an average score than not submitting it like you want to hide it from them. I don't think MCAT scores will have a big impact on the application anyway, unless it's a really good or really bad score.
I think CUHK mentions somewhere that you should submit results from MCAT and any other public examinations if you have it.
It's probably better to submit an average score than not submitting it like you want to hide it from them. I don't think MCAT scores will have a big impact on the application anyway, unless it's a really good or really bad score.
I just got my admission offer from CUHK!
Still no word from HKU but I guess I'll accept CUHK's offer if I don't hear from HKU by the end of this week...I did bomb their interview afterall.
Good luck to everyone, hope I'll have a chance to work with you in the future!
Still no word from HKU but I guess I'll accept CUHK's offer if I don't hear from HKU by the end of this week...I did bomb their interview afterall.
Good luck to everyone, hope I'll have a chance to work with you in the future!
Congratulations xenox2!! Will you still write your mcat as scheduled?
I also received an offer from CUHK but will decline to free up a space.
Best of luck to everyone who is still waiting.
Will you still write your mcat as scheduled? I also received an offer from CUHK but will decline to free up a space.
Best of luck to everyone who is still waiting.
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Congrats!! Since I can't apply to CUHK, I guess HKU is the only hope! But the wait is so long
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My suggestion is the same as that of xenox2. If you have already indicated on your application that you are taking MCAT, then I think it's the best to submit your score.
Does anyone know what the CUHK's "chinese language test" will test you on?
I still have to pass this test before I'm officially admitted so I want to make sure I'm prepared for it so I'm not taking any chances.
Thanks!
I still have to pass this test before I'm officially admitted so I want to make sure I'm prepared for it so I'm not taking any chances.
Thanks!
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My friend took the that CUHK Chinese efficiency test last year. It tests both of your oral and writing skills. So basically someone comes in and converse with you in Cantonese first. Then he asks you to read a passage from newspaper. Lastly you need to write a few sentences. My friend speaks and reads Cantonese, but he doesn't write much. He still passed that test without a problem. I have read somewhere that most people taking that test pass it. So don't worry, you will do fine! Hope this info is helpful. Congrats again!
Thanks for the info yqxy15!
That was very helpful since it sounds like it's a test I should be able to pass, so now I don't feel so nervous resigning from my full time job and booking my flight to Hong Kong with a "conditional offer".
Still have to write my MCAT this Friday though since it's too late to get a refund now I might as well write it just in case...definitely glad the pressure is less though!
That was very helpful since it sounds like it's a test I should be able to pass, so now I don't feel so nervous resigning from my full time job and booking my flight to Hong Kong with a "conditional offer".
Still have to write my MCAT this Friday though since it's too late to get a refund now I might as well write it just in case...definitely glad the pressure is less though!
Hey xenox2,
I also have a friend of a friend who wrote this test, and she had absolutely no working knowledge of chinese in the written and reading sense. I think she was able to carry on a conversation, but nothing much more than that.
But anyway, she passed and is now in the 5th year.
I'm sure you'll do great!
I also have a friend of a friend who wrote this test, and she had absolutely no working knowledge of chinese in the written and reading sense. I think she was able to carry on a conversation, but nothing much more than that.
But anyway, she passed and is now in the 5th year.
I'm sure you'll do great!
