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HKU MBBS Invites?
Started by JDbb
i'm also waiting for an interview invite, though i feel as if my chances are bleak. I have a <3.9 GPA...
Do you know what conversion chart they use for %?
No idea but I think generally people get in with >3.9 GPA (I'm from Canada). It's very competitive but I applied because it's my top option!!
I also don't know if they take into account North American standardized tests (like the MCAT) into their consideration of the academic profile...
I also don't know if they take into account North American standardized tests (like the MCAT) into their consideration of the academic profile...
No idea but I think generally people get in with >3.9 GPA (I'm from Canada). It's very competitive but I applied because it's my top option!!
I also don't know if they take into account North American standardized tests (like the MCAT) into their consideration of the academic profile...
So how do you know you have less than 3.9?
So how do you know you have less than 3.9?
Well... I know my own transcript.... and I submitted it to HKU.
Hope they look at the MCAT because that's more competitive than my GPA...
Well... I know my own transcript.... and I submitted it to HKU.
Hope they look at the MCAT because that's more competitive than my GPA...
So your school reports your grades in GPA then? Cause mine is reported in %
So your school reports your grades in GPA then? Cause mine is reported in %
my school does report grades as GPA... are you in Canada at the moment and did you apply this year JDbb?
my school does report grades as GPA... are you in Canada at the moment and did you apply this year JDbb?
Yes and yes... still waiting for a reply ugh why do they take so long
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Yes and yes... still waiting for a reply ugh why do they take so long
Are you still in high school or are you in university? I just finished my undergrad and got accepted to a Canadian school, but HK is obviously more attractive.
i have ~3.9 GPA from mcgill.
MCAT score 38S.
variety of ECs
Congrats on the MCAT score, I would imagine you have a good chance. If you don't mind me asking what's your major and which ECs did you do?
Congrats on the MCAT score, I would imagine you have a good chance. If you don't mind me asking what's your major and which ECs did you do?
What are your stats?
And did your application status change or is it still "under consideration?"
Congrats on the MCAT score, I would imagine you have a good chance. If you don't mind me asking what's your major and which ECs did you do?
i majored in honors biochemistry
- i've got some research under my belt, i was the president of biochemistry, hospital stuff as well.
and my canto is a bit rusty, we'll see what happens at the interview!
What are your stats?
And did your application status change or is it still "under consideration?"
mine still says under consideration...
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Have no idea. And mine also says under considerationJDbb are you still in high school? maybe they do high school and university graduates independently...
i majored in honors biochemistry
- i've got some research under my belt, i was the president of biochemistry, hospital stuff as well.
and my canto is a bit rusty, we'll see what happens at the interview!
mine still says under consideration...
Nice, I'm biochemistry too but not honors. I'm guessing you're senior?
My canto is still lacking as well, I hope they don't ask me too speak too much... I heard from a person from early admissions scheme (got 7A) had to answer Hong Kong policy in Canto...
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I suppose I will share my experience last year for HKU interview.
In fact, you must converse in Cantonese for a part of the interview at HKU. They ask you to translate several medical-related terms from English to Cantonese, like "C-section" or "abortion". The interview panel consists of 3 professors, usually practitioners, and each of them take turns to ask you several questions. You should expect to be asked a lot of personal questions, and at least one ethical question. Most importantly, they WILL ask you about Hong Kong news, so do pay attention to the news, especially the headlines and medical-related ones. Lastly, stay composed and don't panic, because they are not only looking for intelligent answers, but also how well you can carry out a conversation. So make sure you don't sound like a robot regurgitating memorized scripts!!
In fact, you must converse in Cantonese for a part of the interview at HKU. They ask you to translate several medical-related terms from English to Cantonese, like "C-section" or "abortion". The interview panel consists of 3 professors, usually practitioners, and each of them take turns to ask you several questions. You should expect to be asked a lot of personal questions, and at least one ethical question. Most importantly, they WILL ask you about Hong Kong news, so do pay attention to the news, especially the headlines and medical-related ones. Lastly, stay composed and don't panic, because they are not only looking for intelligent answers, but also how well you can carry out a conversation. So make sure you don't sound like a robot regurgitating memorized scripts!!
I suppose I will share my experience last year for HKU interview.
In fact, you must converse in Cantonese for a part of the interview at HKU. They ask you to translate several medical-related terms from English to Cantonese, like "C-section" or "abortion". The interview panel consists of 3 professors, usually practitioners, and each of them take turns to ask you several questions. You should expect to be asked a lot of personal questions, and at least one ethical question. Most importantly, they WILL ask you about Hong Kong news, so do pay attention to the news, especially the headlines and medical-related ones. Lastly, stay composed and don't panic, because they are not only looking for intelligent answers, but also how well you can carry out a conversation. So make sure you don't sound like a robot regurgitating memorized scripts!!
Thank you for sharing your experience! This really helps a lot!
I attended the interview mid-June as well, but nothing yet. Still waiting. Same for you?
Also, when did you interview? The 11th or the 12th? Mine was on the 12th at around 3:30.
Also, when did you interview? The 11th or the 12th? Mine was on the 12th at around 3:30.
Hi guys
I interviewed in mid June, and have forgotten to check this forum. I'm updating you guys to tell you that my Application status was changed last week (like Sunday the 8th?) to "Firm Offer" and I have received my official letter via e-mail today.
The waiting game sucks - hope I'll see some of you next year!
I interviewed in mid June, and have forgotten to check this forum. I'm updating you guys to tell you that my Application status was changed last week (like Sunday the 8th?) to "Firm Offer" and I have received my official letter via e-mail today.
The waiting game sucks - hope I'll see some of you next year!
Hey 8jmyl, I was reading some of your posts and want to mention DO schools in the US if you're interested.
Hi guys
I interviewed in mid June, and have forgotten to check this forum. I'm updating you guys to tell you that my Application status was changed last week (like Sunday the 8th?) to "Firm Offer" and I have received my official letter via e-mail today.
The waiting game sucks - hope I'll see some of you next year!
Hi, congratulations mate. I am also joining the MBBS programme in September. I hope to see you there soon. 😀
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Hey 8jmyl, I was reading some of your posts and want to mention DO schools in the US if you're interested.
Hey mate, thanks for the suggestion but I'm not too interested right now. I haven't really done my research on them to be honest, but I want to keep trying for MD right now.
Anybody else's status still say under consideration?
