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35+ and a 3.3 GPA is a 70% admittance rate.. I would take those odds![]()
hahaha 35+ dude...
35+ and a 3.3 GPA is a 70% admittance rate.. I would take those odds![]()
did you read OPs original post? they're basing the projected 35 on the fact that they're first diagnostic was a 25.35+ and a 3.3 GPA is a 70% admittance rate.. I would take those odds![]()
This guy said I had 70% chance! Is that with clinical exp? whats without?
Ill be getting research in 4th year ! I can list that as in progress. See first post please again!
Most people who are applying have long term commitments to research or clinical work. Keep that in mind.Ill be getting research in 4th year ! I can list that as in progress. See first post please again!
Most people who are applying have long term commitments to research or clinical work. Keep that in mind.
You are really better off applying next year when you are a little bit more prepared.
Ill be getting research in 4th year ! I can list that as in progress. See first post please again!
hahah i was just wondering this too.I'm really starting to think this might be a troll. If it is--I was bested and 👍👍
I'm really starting to think this might be a troll. If it is--I was bested and 👍👍
I organizing blood donations clinical exp? 😛
What if I do hours now? Really, the minimum of 30 or 50? Would those give me a good chance of applying now?
Hey guys,
Thank you very much for your help. I am extremely grateful. You are helping me set my future, and are extremely kind. I really appreciate it.
Im not trolling. Im just talking very quick and not caring about grammar and stuff. Just delivering the point efficiently.
I want to hear the TRUTH, i dont care how mean or nice it is, its only nice if it is complete.
Do they look at class averages? To see that my 19th uni in the world kills top undergrads with a 2.5 average GPA and that at that uni a 3.2 is a real distinction? My last year was a 3.75 can that weight more?
Im interested in researching as an MD in molecular biology. Is it better to do an SMP in USA or an MSc at one of the leading unis in the world (Toronto)? Postbacc classes without program better?
So should I not apply to any university at all. If I apply to ONE university, would all the rest consider me a reapplicant?
Sorry for coming across as someone whos yelling angry, i wasnt angry, just yelling like a firefighter (in a hurry). That doesnt show in text.
Paratik: I heard that being a reapplicant means you get questioned a lot more and its tougher because you're a sloppy second (heard this on the forum). Yet abot 50% of the members say its fine, and some others say its good because it shows persistence and determination. Who's probably correct? What is the likely conclusion!? If I plan on doing a Masters and volunteering during my period of 2 years afterwards. Isn't that a damn good improvement? Or Is being a sloppy second still bad? I don't get this, dont people often become reapplicants? :S I never heard this before. I'm not sure if I should apply to USA.
Again for the 3rd time: Does applying to one university make me a reapplicant at all other universities too the next year?
To leofet: Do I need clinical experience for Canadian schools just as much as I need them for American schools? Can I make up the clinical experiences this summer? Do canadians not like reapplicants?
Paratik: I heard that being a reapplicant means you get questioned a lot more and its tougher because you're a sloppy second (heard this on the forum). Yet abot 50% of the members say its fine, and some others say its good because it shows persistence and determination. Who's probably correct? What is the likely conclusion!? If I plan on doing a Masters and volunteering during my period of 2 years afterwards. Isn't that a damn good improvement? Or Is being a sloppy second still bad? I don't get this, dont people often become reapplicants? :S I never heard this before. I'm not sure if I should apply to USA.
But someone earlier said that Cornell gets an advantage or something? Was that only at their university?
If all American schools give them advantages, it is only fair that my university is treated the same. My university is one of the best and the students are competitive.
You're exaggerating, tiedyedog. My school is one of the best. I don't know if you've heard of it or not, maybe because it's not in your country.
But someone earlier said that Cornell gets an advantage or something? Was that only at their university?
If all American schools give them advantages, it is only fair that my university is treated the same. My university is one of the best, the students are competitive, and its deflation is greater than Cornell, let alone most other schools. It's not a "stupid excuse". The class average is kept at 2.5.
lol fyi you probably lost the respect of everyone in this thread with that post. i would consider doing your own research because no one will give you serious advice on here anymoreYou're exaggerating, tiedyedog. My school is very good (19th). I don't know if you've heard of it or not, maybe because it's not in your country so its not on the public's tongue. How can a high level of admitted students, a pathetically low class average, and a top university not scream grade deflation? Why is my uni being treated on separate criteria than Cornell (the popular one)?
You're exaggerating, tiedyedog. My school is very good (19th). I don't know if you've heard of it or not, maybe because it's not in your country so its not on the public's tongue. How can a high level of admitted students, a pathetically low class average, and a top university not scream grade deflation? Why is my uni being treated on separate criteria than Cornell (the popular one)?
lol fyi you probably lost the respect of everyone in this thread with that post. i would consider doing your own research because no one will give you serious advice on here anymore
This guy said I had 70% chance! Is that with clinical exp? whats without?
70% chance is assuming you get >35 on your MCAT. And since a huge majority of applicants have at least some clinical experience, I would assume that's 70% WITH clinical experience. Like others have said, it's best if you just apply next cycle after you do some shadowing and some volunteering at a hospital or w/e.
American Adcoms aren't aware of the top 20 universities in the world? To be honest, I'm not sure... a person I spoke to on the phone asked if the University of Toronto was an accredited one... -.- lol.
If I do an MSc, won't that greatly increase my chances of getting an MD/PhD? And, on a side, don't MD/PhDs get paid more if they're researching on the side?
So, overall, is my volunteer experience good enough if it is without clinical experience?
American Adcoms aren't aware of the top 20 universities in the world? To be honest, I'm not sure... a person I spoke to on the phone asked if the University of Toronto was an accredited one... -.- lol.
If I do an MSc, won't that greatly increase my chances of getting an MD/PhD? And, on a side, don't MD/PhDs get paid more if they're researching on the side?
So, overall, is my volunteer experience good enough if it is without clinical experience?
So, overall, is my volunteer experience good enough if it is without clinical experience?
why are you even taking the mcat? after attending toronto it should be evident to adcoms that you are a brilliant prodigy. no standardized tests needed.
lol. cool story bro. my university is ranked 27th according to that. were both like, super smart.University of Toronto, ranked 19th in the world by Times Higher Education (a credible publisher): http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2011-2012/top-400.html Hurt your ignorance?
Extra info:
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/dail...top-20-best-universities-world-204927057.html
I haven't seen contradicting information from another credible source. Furthermore, here's a review article: http://discover.utoronto.ca/legacy/rankings
I was only asking to be considered equally to Cornell if it is considered. Class averages should be taken into account. I've seen far too many people with low high school marks get higher marks at another university (known for lower difficulty) while playing around most often. At UofT, you're in as much a meat grinder as Cornell. I do not see a reason for you to be offended.
University of Toronto, ranked 19th in the world by Times Higher Education (a credible company): http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2011-2012/top-400.html
Extra info:
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/dail...top-20-best-universities-world-204927057.html
I haven't seen contradicting information from another credible source. Furthermore, here's a review article: http://discover.utoronto.ca/legacy/rankings
I was only asking to be considered equally to Cornell if it is considered. Class averages should be taken into account. I've seen far too many people with low high school marks get higher marks at another university (known for lower difficulty) while playing around most often. At UofT, you're in as much a meat grinder as Cornell. I do not see a reason for you to be offended.
University of Toronto, ranked 19th in the world by Times Higher Education (a credible publisher): http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2011-2012/top-400.html Please don't assume things because you haven't heard of them...
Extra info:
http://news.utoronto.ca/u-t-1-canada-16th-globally-survey-world-academic-leaders
I haven't seen contradicting information from another credible source. Furthermore, here's a review article: http://discover.utoronto.ca/legacy/rankings
I was only asking to be considered equally to Cornell if it is considered on special criteria. Class averages should be taken into account. I've seen far too many people with low high school marks get higher marks at another university (known for lower difficulty) while playing around most often. At UofT, you're in as much a meat grinder as Cornell. I do not see a reason for you to be offended.
But someone earlier said that Cornell gets an advantage or something? Was that only at their university?
If all American schools give them advantages, it is only fair that my university is treated the same. My university is one of the best, the students are competitive, and its deflation is greater than Cornell, let alone most other schools. It's not a "stupid excuse". The class average is kept at 2.5.
Ash, I think you should be less concerned about statistics and undergraduate institution. OMSAS schools care as much about clinical experience as AMCAS schools do.
I think your major concern is that you don't know whether medicine is right for you without having had clinical experiences. You really need to show that you know what you're getting into.
To give Ash some support, University of Toronto IS a good school. I know this because I'm from Toronto (but go to undergrad in the states). I know plenty of American undergraduates vie for a spot at U of T's medical school (especially Canadians studying in the states). Anyway, Ash, don't get caught up in this "Cornell advantage" business.
I pulled it up from google, it is widely available.
I'm never said there is a Cornell advantage, please read what I said when I brought up that chart. My point for showing the chart was simply to show that EVEN for an institution well known for grade deflation, getting into med school is HARD with 3.3 gpa and clinical experience.
if your school only admits the smartest people, then you need to rack your super brain a little harder. You aren't thinking about why schools even want to see clinical experience in the first place. There is a checklist of things that one should have of they are actually expecting an acceptance but you can't blatantly add stuff last minute and expect it to hold much water. Clinical experience is important so that schools can expect that you have at least some idea as what a doctor does and that you are willing to spend time working with patients. This is why people prefer to see long term commitment to this stuff rather than just 50 hours squeezed in before the application is submitted (which is very little compared to most applicants).American Adcoms aren't aware of the top 20 universities in the world? To be honest, I'm not sure... a person I spoke to on the phone asked if the University of Toronto was an accredited one... -.- lol.
If I do an MSc, won't that greatly increase my chances of getting an MD/PhD? And, on a side, don't MD/PhDs get paid more if they're researching on the side?
So, overall, is my volunteer experience good enough if it is without clinical experience?