now comes the stress awaiting the interview
wow! i didn't know there was going to be a "debate" section in the interview... anyone have an input to this? are we given a side to argue for or we choose..?
I didn't get any debate question when I had my interview last year. Where did you get this info from?wow! i didn't know there was going to be a "debate" section in the interview... anyone have an input to this? are we given a side to argue for or we choose..?
OMG YOU WERE RIGHT! I got the official interview invitation ^_^
I didn't get any debate question when I had my interview last year. Where did you get this info from?
In my previous experience, you are not debating against someone else (another interviewee or interviewer).
but you are given a side (you don't get to choose) and you just talk about your argument alone for 7 minutes
edit: i also want to add that you are given the "harder" side to argue for. (at least in my year)
One side seems more logically and morally right but they make you argue for the other side.
Those type of questions are considered as traditional interview questions, not MMI.For those that have done the U of T MMI, it says there are four categories:
"A. Discussion
B. Acting
C. Collaboration
D. Debate"
Does this mean there are no personal questions? Ie., "what are your weaknesses", "describe a time when you had to change your behaviour to benefit others" type of questions.
No personal questions will be asked.For those that have done the U of T MMI, it says there are four categories:
"A. Discussion
B. Acting
C. Collaboration
D. Debate"
Does this mean there are no personal questions? Ie., "what are your weaknesses", "describe a time when you had to change your behaviour to benefit others" type of questions.
Those type of questions are considered as traditional interview questions, not MMI.
are you guys going to wear a suit?
thank you for ur insight!
i think the format may have changed this year
"candidate a and b will face each other" in the debate and switch scenarios after...
I applied in October... 327For people who applied in late December or early January, what are the last 3 digits of your applicant ID? I'm just curious how many people applied.
does anyone if they'll raise the PCAT minimum score after the interviews?
I applied in October... 327
you think they'll raise the CR?Apparently they do
my friend got in last year with a 25 in CR... my CR isn't that good either but let's not worry too much about it!!you think they'll raise the CR?
my friend got in last year with a 25 in CR... my CR isn't that good either but let's not worry too much about it!!
time to kill the interview
do you guys think they'll raise the writing requirement? I got a solid 3 so I'm worried.
If they're stuck making decisions after interviews, they're liable to increase the score on any PCAT section to weed out candidates.
Yeah, that's what I'm wondering. But I figured that a section like writing would be less important than other sections that could potentially be raised (especially with the scale being so so small), but I don't know if it's just me. What do you think?
Are you sure lol, cause mine is 392 as well.I applied in early early : 392.
I messaged them asking for something and they said 740+ so I am guessing its 741-749
i THINK they had that exact same slide last year but it turned out we werent going against anyone.
but i might just be remembering wrong.. maybe we didnt have that slide.
or maybe you are right. we may be going against other interviewee this year
Hello everyone, 2T0 here I found this forum really helpful last year when I was applying, so feel free to ask me questions!
General tip for the interview: Practice formulating clear structured answers within the time frame and under stress. I think being able to communicate your ideas across is more important than what you actually say. Best of luck to all!
Hi! There has been some changes with the PCAT since I took them, but here were my stats when applyingHi there! May i ask what were your stats coming into pharm?
Oh wow! I guess we should get prepared for the worst.
I'm just wondering, are you a re-applicant or are you in pharmacy already?
I'm majoring in PSL and HMB. Then took CHM220 as an elective to fulfill the requirement.Hey guys, I'm currently a first year student at UofT in the Life Sciences Program. I'm very intrigued in pharmacy as a career but my main concern is how good do you have to be at chemistry in order to succeed at pharmacy school? Also, can any fellow UofT students recommend a major that they did which required all the prerequisites for pharmacy school?
Re-applicant here too!I'm a re-applicant
Out of 10 sessions, how many of each type of interview did you have last year?I'm a re-applicant
1 acting 2 collaboration 7 discussion.Out of 10 sessions, how many of each type of interview did you have last year?
no debate?1 acting 2 collaboration 7 discussion.
No.no debate?
1 acting 2 collaboration 7 discussion.
Majority of them were ethical and common social issues (elderly abuse or Aboriginal ppl health care issues).Are discussions all ethical/dilemmas?
I'm a second year student (1T9), and although I agree a 85+ score composite is desirable, a lot of the grades represented on sdn are the higher scores, personally I know many students with composite scores in the low 80s that still got in without being wait listed. Although they never disclose the weight of the MMI, it seems to be a determining factor between getting an offer or not. Honestly though, they should probably weigh the MMI less because academic performance is pretty important in my opinion.I would recommend you to take the test again and aim for 85+ because I saw those ppl got in last year or even few years ago had at least 85+ composite. Hope this help.
Will get interview for sure 100%, know people with lower pcat composites and lower cGPAs, people get offered interviews with low 80 cGPA and pcat composites.Hey guys,
I'm thinking about applying to pharmacy this year.. I'm very nervous because of my cGPA, but more so my Pcat scores.
My pcat scores are:
Bio: 69
Rc: 38
QA: 72
CHEM:99
comp: 86
Writing: 4
I was really sad about my bio, qa and Rc scores, but I wasn't planning on retaking it because I was worried that I wouldn't even be able to score higher on them or thought that the next time I write, my writing and/chem could drop. I also thought my comp score was considered good (but not the greatest).
Now I see everyone posting their pcat scores, and they are amazing! However, it's making me lose confidence in myself.. I filled out my application but I don't even know if I will be accepted this year or even be able to get an interview.
I would like to rewrite the pcat, but I have a feeling I won't score better since I'd only have 1 week to study (my final exams end on the last possible day.. Dec 22 and I am back to school on jan 2).
I am hoping to boost my cGPA by the end of this year so it could possibly offset my bad pcat marks. After first year, I had 86 (but it seems that everyone with a 90+ pcat has this too, or higher).
How do my chances look with this? Do you think I can even get an interview?
For anyone who got accepted, did you meet anyone who got in with a meh pcat and ok cGPA?
Thank you in advance!