Need help for applying ASAP :)

[Ludacris]

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Hey all!

I'm going to go ahead and apply to AUC, SGU, Ross, and Saba. As well as MUA-Nevis, St. Matthews, and AUA as back ups. My plan is to have everything in by mid-January... is this ample time? What are my chances of being accepted to one of the top 4 or 3 of the back ups? (See my stats below) I will be graduating with a BSc in Biological Sciences (Pharmaceutical Biotechnology) with a minor in Chemistry.

I have good EC's with my university such as being on the executive team for 2 major on campus clubs dealing with humanitarianism, education, and poverty. Also, I'll be able to get good LOR's from professors.

However, I don't have ANY clinical volunteer work under my belt. Trust me... I've tried going into doctor's offices and asking hospitals in my area. They are either booked solid, say they will get back to me but never do, or (I hate to say it) they tend to give the positions to people of the same race (i.e. Chinese) since that is what most of the doctor's in my area are. Also, being in the Toronto area there are so many applicants to Canadian medical schools that everyone wants to volunteer. 🙁

What should I do about this? Is it a big deal if I don't have any clinical experience but have other good EC's? Should I focus on my EC's in the personal essay?

I should also mention that I am currently retaking Biochemistry (got a D the first time) and I'm expecting nothing less than an A. I'll be done the course by late January. Also, I will be retaking Organic Chem II (D first time also) this upcoming semester and will strive for a good mark.

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MCAT Score: 25 N (BS = 8; PS = 8; VR = 9)

Cumulative GPA: 2.9 (out of 4) using the Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS) scale
Science GPA: 2.7 (out of 4) using OMSAS scale

OMSAS Scale:
A+ = 4.0, A = 3.9, A- = 3.7
B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B- = 2.7
C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, C- = 1.7
D = 1.0, F = 0

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Prerequisite GPA: 3.12 (out of 4) using the OMSAS scale

Prerequisite Grades:
General Chemistry
Chemistry I A-
Chemistry II B+

Organic Chemistry
Intro to Organic Chemistry C
Organic Chemistry D (Retaking this in upcoming semester)

General Biology
Biology I B-
Biology II B+

Physics
Physics for Biosciences I A+
Physics for Biosciences II B+

Mathematics
Biostatistics A+

English
English Composition I (Completing right now) - Probably an A

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Thanks!

 

[McGillGrad]

Stats are weak, but possible for the better schools depending on your personal statement.

Volunteering is not as important, but you need to see real medicine in order to make sure you do not go to medical school with a false impression.

Applying in Jan is good.

 

[oldpro]

Stats are weak, but possible for the better schools depending on your personal statement.

Volunteering is not as important, but you need to see real medicine in order to make sure you do not go to medical school with a false impression.

Applying in Jan is good.

I agree

 

[Ludacris]

What should I include in my personal statement that would help my cause?

Also, when I went to the Ross seminar they said they usually "add" 0.5 to the GPA of Canadian students. Hopefully that will work in my favour...

 

[StriveToBeDr]

What should I include in my personal statement that would help my cause?

Also, when I went to the Ross seminar they said they usually "add" 0.5 to the GPA of Canadian students. Hopefully that will work in my favour...

Which university did u go to?

 

[McGillGrad]

Well, mitigating circumstances are a good start.

The favorites are full-time work, personal/family hardships and growing pains. What is important is how you overcame this obstacles and why you won't fall into the same patterns again.

It is important to be truthful because you are only fooling yourself in the end. You will need to face your own reasons for being less-than-stellar in your classes.

What should I include in my personal statement that would help my cause?

Also, when I went to the Ross seminar they said they usually "add" 0.5 to the GPA of Canadian students. Hopefully that will work in my favour...

 

[oldpro]

Well, mitigating circumstances are a good start.

The favorites are full-time work, personal/family hardships and growing pains. What is important is how you overcame this obstacles and why you won't fall into the same patterns again.

It is important to be truthful because you are only fooling yourself in the end. You will need to face your own reasons for being less-than-stellar in your classes.

Ditto (Happy Holidays (BURP) )

 

[CA0708]

WOW, guy...maybe you should try another profession, perhaps, industrial engineering works at your local high school.

Hey all!

I'm going to go ahead and apply to AUC, SGU, Ross, and Saba. As well as MUA-Nevis, St. Matthews, and AUA as back ups. My plan is to have everything in by mid-January... is this ample time? What are my chances of being accepted to one of the top 4 or 3 of the back ups? (See my stats below) I will be graduating with a BSc in Biological Sciences (Pharmaceutical Biotechnology) with a minor in Chemistry.

I have good EC's with my university such as being on the executive team for 2 major on campus clubs dealing with humanitarianism, education, and poverty. Also, I'll be able to get good LOR's from professors.

However, I don't have ANY clinical volunteer work under my belt. Trust me... I've tried going into doctor's offices and asking hospitals in my area. They are either booked solid, say they will get back to me but never do, or (I hate to say it) they tend to give the positions to people of the same race (i.e. Chinese) since that is what most of the doctor's in my area are. Also, being in the Toronto area there are so many applicants to Canadian medical schools that everyone wants to volunteer.

What should I do about this? Is it a big deal if I don't have any clinical experience but have other good EC's? Should I focus on my EC's in the personal essay?

I should also mention that I am currently retaking Biochemistry (got a D the first time) and I'm expecting nothing less than an A. I'll be done the course by late January. Also, I will be retaking Organic Chem II (D first time also) this upcoming semester and will strive for a good mark.

 

[Ludacris]

WOW, guy...maybe you should try another profession, perhaps, industrial engineering works at your local high school.

Are you the comedian of SDN? How about you go ____ yourself. (I'll let you fill in the blank) 👍

BTW, I go to U of T.