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Discussion in 'Pre-Medical - MD' started by ocean11, Oct 4, 2002.

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  1. ocean11

    ocean11 Senior Member
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    o.k just got my August MCAT scores...

    MCAT: 7,10,10,Q ($hitty verbal I know..)

    GPA: 3.50

    I applied a week ago... all private schools... since I'm Canadian...

    so there you have it... will my verbal f&uck me over?!?!?
     
    #1 ocean11, Oct 4, 2002
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    It's possible, but unlikely.
     
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  3. ocean11

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    what's possible but unlikely?!?
     
    #3 ocean11, Oct 4, 2002
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    are DO schools canadian friendly? think about it
     
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    I think it would be difficult to enter a US medical school as a foreign grad with these numbers. But you'll never know unless you give it a shot. Good luck.
     
    #5 Andrew_Doan, Oct 4, 2002
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    You can't practice medicine in canada with a DO degree.. so thats out of the question... I don't think my application is bad... it's just that verbal thats killing me... I didn't apply to any public or state schools... only private schools which admit Canadian students with average stats.... Finch for example...
     
    #6 ocean11, Oct 4, 2002
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    Do you HAVE to practice in Canada in the future? I believe there is a canadian on this board attending DO school right now.
     
    #7 Thewonderer, Oct 5, 2002
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    I'm in a similar boat, being Canadian and writing the Aug MCAT.
    My scores were 10,9,10,N. The N has kept me out of some local schools. I've already applied through AMCAS. What does anyone think of my chances? My GPA is 3.70.
     
    #8 JPD, Oct 5, 2002
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    apply to mcmaster and ottawa--they do not require mcats. unless u r only thinking about the states...
     
    #9 traveller4ever, Oct 5, 2002
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    You getting into an American med school.

    PS: I'm really not an dingus in real life. I just play one on SDN ;)
     
    #10 Neuronix, Oct 5, 2002
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    ocean11, I have to admit I don't know how your being Canadian affects your application, but a 27 is considered a competitive score (albeit about the lowest score that is considered really competitive). I would advise applying to lots of lower tier schools (20+ maybe even 25+) because that low verbal is going to hurt you. But if the rest of your application is really strong, especially your essays, then I think you have a chance.

    JPD, your stats are fine. I got a 30M last year with only a 3.5 GPA and got 5 acceptances and lots of waitlists. If you're applying to lots of well-chosen schools, you should be fine (again, I don't know how being Canadian impacts things).

    Both of you, remember, stats are not everything. The rest of your application counts just as much if not more. Good luck!! :)
     
    #11 SMW, Oct 5, 2002
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    Thanx SMW I applied to quite a few schools in the US and am having that verbal rescored:)
     
    #12 ocean11, Oct 5, 2002
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    Thanks alot SMW
    I hope you're correct. Ottawa and McMaster are good schools,
    however there's tons of applicants for a few spots, same for Queens, Western and UofT.
     
    #13 JPD, Oct 5, 2002
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