Unfortunately, you pretty much need a cosigner for international education. I own a house, and still need a co-signer. A friend of mine is in a similar boat. If you are out of high school, I would strongly suggest going through the North American educational system (it may be the only doable option without a cosigner). All the best.
also curious as to which med school you studied at in Ireland?? @JS1
Yeah honestly I think I would save quite the fortune if I switched to a different school as RCSI is incredibly expensive and I'd rather not take too much out on loans if I don't need to
Did you have good high school grades? A C+ in university just does not show that you have the ability to handle the rigors of medical education
WOW i am amazed at the negativity here! We don't know your story and who knows what kind of circumstances you faced which may have led to the poor grades. So, honetstly please forget what all these people are saying, if you want it badly enough GO GET IT! You can be a doctor and you will get in I'm positive! If you don't have luck this semester, strengthen your application by doing a post-bac or KILLINGG it in the MCAT. alternatively, Australia takes pretty much anyone with the money so there's always that 🙂
No, you're thinking of the Caribbean which takes anyone with a cheque book. This is probably the main reason for the high attrition rate at those schools. Why risk going 100k's in debt when you have not proven to yourself that you can be successful? I didn't say they should give up and find something else, but I also don't want to give them false hope. You won't be able to throw a rock across the river if you can barely pick it up.
If I were you, I would take some more time doing post-bacc work and kill on the mcat. Are your grades low because school was too hard? My gpa from my bachelors was 3.14 with Fs and Ds and I still managed to wiggle my way into ucd
Can't you just get loans to cover you for the next 4 years? You'll be better off financially becoming a physician one year sooner rather than wasting a year to make some money for tuition
I can't speak for UCD, but for UCC deferral was specifically said in the acceptance letter not to be an option. Maybe you can call the school and explain your circumstances to them.
I am interviewing in April for UL and also haven't heard back from the other schools (I only applied to the 4 year programs).
Thank you!! That’s a good idea; I really hope they will
Dental program or Medical?
I just heard from Zachary at AB that Trinity and NUI have not yet made offers for the medical program...
The way it works is if you haven't heard back from schools that sent out acceptances you are waitlisted. You will hear back as soon as you are offered admission, or if the spots all get filled up you will receive a rejection.
Anyone know when second rounds typically start and whether or not first round offers are finished? It's been radio silence from NUIG! Hopefully that suggests more positive than negative!🙂 The waiting game is the worst... I'd rather know what's going to happen for next year...
Doubt it. I assume they rank the applications as they come.
I was told the same this morning around 11:30AM EST, save that TCD has announced for their dental program - thus my question.
I would suggest you just wait until next year to apply to Ireland schools. From my information, the deadline has passed to apply but I think you may be able to submit a late application, I'm not too sure if you will get in just because it's quite late in the application process. Schools like RCSI have already completed most of their interviews and given out most of their offers, and other schools are in the process of doing so. You have great grades so i'm positive you have a chance of getting in for next year!! I just don't know if it would be worth the money to apply to ireland at this point.
What do you have against DO schools? It's a better option than any international school...
I didn't apply to DO either. My main reason is that I wanted to be able to practice anywhere.
I have nothing against DOs. I just didn't apply to any. That also wasn't what my post was about. If you want to offer any personal advice you have about my inquiry above I am happy and willing to listen.
So for a chance to practice anywhere you're willing to take the chance to not be able to practice anywhere?
If you don't mind me asking what country do you have citizenship to?
What education requirements do I need to apply to RCSI for 6 year program.
Hi hope you received your interview,
Hi! I was accepted to the 6 year RCSI program. I am a Canadian student so I cannot speak to SAT scores but my graduating average across my top 6 university level courses was a 94.6%. I have pretty solid ECs, five years volunteering in my local children's hospital on their youth advisory board, working on a provincial health board, provincial level track and field, as well as working part time as a model (this is actually what came up the most in my interview!). If you have any other questions feel free to message me!
