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Dr.dvj
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I received it this morning around 7 am
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I would say RCSI ranks highest among Irish medical schools. It is just more expensive than the others.
Hello,
Congratulations on all who have received acceptances, and best of luck to those still waiting. I am a Canadian student completing my second year at the University of Limerick (GEM). Let me know if you have any questions specific to UL or the AB applications.
Cheers!
Congratulations on all who have received acceptances, and best of luck to those still waiting. I am a Canadian student completing my second year at the University of Limerick (GEM). Let me know if you have any questions specific to UL or the AB applications.
Cheers!
Hello! Sorry for the interruption, but would you be willing to share your stats? I am a high school student in Grade 11 from Ontario and I haven’t been able to contact Canadian high school students to learn more about the feasibility of the application process. It would be awesome to hear back from you!
Hi, I’m a grade 11 student taking IB courses in Ontario and since our marks are cumulative for two years, I have around a 93.5% for my top 6. I have many ECs, leadership positions, and medicine-related experience (I.e. Conferences, etc.). Would it be possible for me to get accepted?
Hi! Would you be able to share your stats and status of your application? I am a grade 11 student from Ontario planing to apply in the next cycle. It would be great to get a general understanding of how high school students can get accepted. Thank you!
MedHope2019
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Unfortunately I will be declining my offer from NUIG for the 5 year program. I am not able to secure enough funds to cover tuition and living expenses. 🙁 I hope the offer will go to someone who has been patiently waiting for an answer. Best of luck to all ! 🙂
The prime -0.25% loan is for attending physicians. I had my LOC through RBC all through med school and residency and only when I recently graduated residency and started making attending money did they give me the better rate.
RCSI, UCD and Limrick all at the top in Ireland for match rates. UCC a little lower. I went to UCD GEP, husband to RCSI GEP. Those in our class who worked hard, completed their exams and got their ducks in a row to apply to US and Canadian residencies did just fine at both schools.
Imanbeckles
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Anyone know if TCD sent out all acceptances yet? If I was rejected would I know by now?
Not true. They have a medical and dental student line of credit at prime + x%.
Their medical and dental LoC is always at prime-0.25% no? They have changed their policy in recent years I believe. Those with prime +x% are professional line of credit and are only 150k max.
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It is true! the prime- 0.25% is for students enrolled in Canadian schools only, (most banks). It used to be the case that same rate applied regardless if you study medicine in Canada or not; Not anymore, CIBC for example changed to prime + 1.0 % in the last year for students going abroad. BMO and RBC are also on the same trend (a bit different in the process, maximum, rate). I contacted most banks recently. Hope that helps.
BMO gave me prime - 0.25% in the last conversation (was in Feb or March). The other banks are all in the pluses.
I'm not sure yet. Waiting on TCD and NUIG rn. Last year I think people got rejected up until August 🙁 I've emailed my admissions officer and all she said was that my application is still active under the two schools. I interviewed for Bahrain and idk if that makes other schools hesitant?
Yes, they told me that too., and then they changed it about 10 days ago, even changed on their website now, prime + 1.75%
i don't see it from their website. where do you see it?
It is under "professional student line of credit", now back to prime plus 1% !!
Professional Student Line of Credit - BMO Canada
Pursue your studies in accounting, law, and more. A BMO Professional Student Line of Credit helps cover costs while you take your education to the next level.
By the way, only TD gives prime- 0.25%, they still give the same rate regardless if studying is in Canada or abroad. However, they ask that the grantor has lots of assets (I am not sure if grantor has to be their customer too?)
You are correct!
Medical or Dental Student Line of Credit - BMO Canada
Designed with medical & dental programs in mind, a BMO Medical or Dental Student Line of Credit features enhanced limits so you can focus on your studies.
So the agent I talked to only looked for the professional student line of credit, and not the specific one for medicine.
Good to clarify, in case others reading these posts🙂
TD didnt give me minuses, they said plus something but couldnt get the exact numberIt is under "professional student line of credit", now back to prime plus 1% !!
Professional Student Line of Credit - BMO Canada
Pursue your studies in accounting, law, and more. A BMO Professional Student Line of Credit helps cover costs while you take your education to the next level.www.bmo.com
By the way, only TD gives prime- 0.25%, they still give the same rate regardless if studying is in Canada or abroad. However, they ask that the grantor has lots of assets (I am not sure if grantor has to be their customer too?)
Unfortunate to hear about TD discrepancy! I am pretty sure they provide prime - 0.25%, up to 350,00. Maybe the applicant (or the grantor) have to be a customer already and at good terms with them!
Happy for you that BMO has the lower rates.
Nope, nothing.
I got an interview and an acceptance last week from UCD and an interview invite this week from RCSI. Hope this helps!
Congratulations! That’s amazing would you mind sharing your stats with me, through messenger is fine too! I’m just trying to see where I stand
yeah, for sure! 3.95 GPA and 509 MCAT
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Yeeeep, looks like it's only CIBC and BMO. $350,000 @ 2.25%, must have a guarantor though.
Congratulations ! Is the RCSI interview on Zoom. I am hoping to get a second round interview.
Thanks! I actually withdrew my application from RCSI before the interview. In the invite email it said it was to be done using video conferencing system but nothing specific. The one with UCD was via skype tho. Best of luck to you!!
Thank you and wish you all the best in your career.
Hi, when was RCSI having its interview
Hi , what dates was RCSI scheduling the interview, was wondering if they would be still sending out interview letters
They had me scheduled for last Wednesday. I’m not sure if that was the only date or not but they set up the time for the interview.
Thanks
Dr. RL
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NUIG has informed students that we will be doing both online and in-class lectures for AT LEAST the first semester. This is done to accommodate students who may not be able to travel to Ireland due to COVID.
They have online lectures for the first semester even including the anatomy labs and such? Did they shuffle the curriculum components around to accommodate the online learning? Would you be able to copy-paste the school's exact words on how they are going to do this? I am assuming this would be uniform or at least similar across Irish schools.
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Dr. RL
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As far as we've been told there has been no change to the curriculum components. Our final schedule is going to be submitted in August I believe. I will refer you to this page. Just to be safe, I would not assume that all schools will follow the same approach, and wait to hear back from specific schools.
Prospective Students - NUI Galway
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Hi, everyone! I have a question and was hoping that someone may have insight. I want to apply to TCD when the application opens later this year. However, I would not be able to start the program until 2022 as I am currently obtaining my Master of Public Health degree. I was wanting to defer a year but I am not sure if this would be possible. I was hoping to get someone's opinion on whether I should apply this cycle or during next year's cycle. Thanks!
I don't know if this would still apply with the extenuating COVID-19 situation.
Dr. RL
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I've received offers from both, and accepted the NUIG offer.
