Accepted/Rejected/Waitlisted??? (for current applicants)

[Ian Wong]

Hi all,

Here's a quick questionnaire regarding the admissions process at Queens. We ran this questionnaire last year, and I'd like to keep it going on an annual basis so we can generate some profiles of applicants who have been accepted, rejected, or placed on a waitlist for each school. If you are applying this year, please take a few minutes to fill out the below questions. :)

Please keep all replies focussed as answers to the below; I will delete any non-answers in this thread. If you have any questions, please start a new thread so that this one stays on topic. Please check out the big thread in the General Premed Forum as well to let us know which schools accepted you, and which ones waitlisted you or rejected you: pub125.ezboard.com/fpremed101frm0.showMessage?topicID=648.topic (http://pub125.ezboard.com/fpremed101frm0.showMessage?topicID=648.topic)

If you can copy and paste the below form, and fill it out, that'd be awesome. If you want to contribute your GPA and MCAT stats in addition, that's great too. :)

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I'm a (Province) resident in (undergraduate or graduate) studies. My GPA was (XYZ) and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: (x)
Verbal: (y)
Biological Sciences: (z)
Written Sample: (z)

I was (accepted/rejected/waitlisted) by Queens. This is my (first/second/third/more than third) time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend (XYZ Med School) as my first choice.

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Ian

[cheech10]

I'm an Ontario resident in undergraduate studies at UofT.

I was accepted by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend UofT Med School as my first choice.

GPA 3.99
MCAT 40R

[Angie]

HI!

I received my Queen's acceptance letter yesterday (along with one from McMaster). I am an Ontario resident with a Biomed degree and an (almost) one year M.Sc. Nutrition degree from Guelph.
This is my first time applying to med school. I haven't heard from Western or Ottawa, and I am on the waitlist at Calgary.

I think (?) my first choice is going to be McMaster, maybe Queens.

[WaitingSomeMore]

I'm an Ontario resident just finished my 3rd year of a Science degree.

I was waitlisted by Queens. This is my first time applying to medical school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend Queen's as my first choice. I haven't heard yet from UofT (my only other shot this year).

GPA 3.91, MCAT 37Q

[JSS02]

I'm an Ontario resident and have completed my 3rd year of undergraduate studies at U of T.

I was waitlisted by Queen's. This is my first time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend the University Of Toronto or UWO as my first choice.

GPA:3.99, MCAT:38R

Edit: I received an acceptance from Queen's (in the mail, no phone call) on June 20th.

[TimmyMax]

Hey guys!

I am an Ontario resident and I completed my honours B.Sc. in Biology & Chemistry at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2001.

I was accepted by Queen's and Western, but no news from Ottawa. This was my first time applying to Queen's and UWO, 2nd time to U of O.

I will be attending UWO next year as it is my first choice.

GPA: 3.82
MCAT: 30S

[Sumi23]

Hey guys!

I just finished my bsc at ubc in pharmacology.

I was waitlisted at queens. Got off the waitlist today (june 27th). First time applicant.


Queen's is my first choice.

GPA: 3.79
MCAT: 30N

[AniyaSG]

I'm an Ottawa resident and finished my MSc Biology in January at UofO

Will (in all likelihood) be declining offer from Queen's in order to accept offer from UofO.

That's one more off the infernal waitlist :)

[onionsneakers]

I'm an Ontario resident in my second year of a Masters thesis at U of T.

I was accepted by Queen's. This is my first time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I think I'd like to attend Mac as my first choice. (This was a difficult choice to make because of how different an experience Mac is likely to be.)

MCAT: 11, 11, 9, N
GPA: I don't really know - anywhere from 3.51 (cumulative) to 3.8 or so (recent undergrad years)

[juan]

I am Ontario resident, graduated in 2001 from UofT's human biology.
Rejected by Queens (accepted by Western)
First time applicant
GPA 3.8 (two last years) MCAT 10 10 12 Q

[Da Birdie]

I'm an Alberta resident in 3rd yr undergrad at UT

I was waitlisted by Queen's. This is my first time applying to this school.

Queen's and UWO both sound pretty good to me...

GPA 3.8#
MCAT 38R

[jase133]

I'm a BC resident in undergraduate studies.

I was accepted by Queens. This is my second time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend (unsure) as my first choice.

[jase133]

3.6
over 30 on MCATs

[Ontario Steve]

I was accepted at Queens, waitlisted at Ottawa (good letter) and accepted at UWO and Mac.

GPA: 3.98
MCAT: 41T

I am currently completing my MSc. in biopharmaceutical engineering at a US school. I have been accepted at both Harvard and Yale and will likely not attend a Canadian school.

[bluesky125]

I'm an Ontario resident in undergraduate studies at Queen's.

I was Waitlisted by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend UofT Med School as my first choice.

GPA 3.8#
MCAT 33 O

[missing Manitoba]

I'm a Manitoba resident and just completed a BScH at Queen's.

I finally received my rejection from Queen's. (Silly Queen's -- NO ALUMNI SUPPORT FOR YOU! :p )

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend the University of Manitoba as my first choice.

In true Queen's fashion, I was sent a rejection and an undergraduate award notification on the same day. I might have been deemed unworthy of being a physician, but at least I'm getting a plaque! :rolleyes

[cgb]

I'm a Nova Scotia resident - completed my BSc. several years ago, followed by two health care diplomas.

I was accepted by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend Queen's as my first choice - 99% sure :)

[melissa]

I'm a Quebec/Ontario resident finishing a Biochem degree at Queen's.

I was rejected by Queen's. This is my second time applying to this school. I got accepted at McGill, U of T and UWO. I was rejected without an interview at McMaster. Queen's would have been my number one choice, but I will accept U of T.

[MAR]

I'm an Ontario resident and completed my BSc Hons Kin at Waterloo in 2001.

I was waitlisted by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend Mac would have been my first choice, but Queen's is a very close 2nd.

[The Fox Rox]

Hi All

I'm a Alberta resident who just completed 3rd year of Cellular Molecular Molecular Biology (Hnrs) and psychology joint degree at U of C.

I was waitlisted by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school. (I was accepted by U of C, and still waiting to hear from U of A and U of T)

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend U of A as my first choice.

GPA:3.84
MCAT: 11-VR, 11-BS, 13-PS, S
(one published paper, decent extracurricular etc. etc)

[Da Birdie]

Hi guys

I'm a Alberta resident who just completed 3rd year of Molecular Genetics & Biology in UofT.

I *was* waitlisted by Queen's. Just happily got removed from the waiting list today. This is my first time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I like UT, UWO, and Queen's equally...each has its pros and cons.

GPA:3.83
MCAT: V10, B13, P15, R
(no pubs, variety of ec but not exceedingly impressive)
(interview went well..came out with a smile)

[bad hombre]

I'm an Ontario resident who just finished his 3rd year of a biology degree at Queen's. My GPA was 3.85 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 13
Verbal: 11
Biological Sciences: 13
Written Sample: R

I was waitlisted by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school. I didn't get in by June 25, I'm accepting my offer from UWO.

[Nightrider]

I am an Ontario resident who just finished her 3rd year of Science at Waterloo. My GPA is 3.87 and my MCAT scores were:

Verbal: 12
Biological Sciences: 14
Physical Sciences: 12
Writing Sample: N

I was waitlisted by Queen's. This is my first time applying to medical school. Queen's is my first choice (and only choice this year...).

[thelaze]

I'm an Ontario resident with an HBSc from U of T. I took a year off after graduation in 2002 to work, mostly in research.

GPA: 3.83 (last two years
MCAT V12 P10 B12 P
Not a great interview, felt really nervous and got asked some strange questions.

I've been waitlisted at Queen's, but Toronto has accepted me. I will likely pull of the waitlist for Toronto. Yay for waitlisters there's one more coming off! This is my first year applying.

[Nadz227]

I'm a (Ontario resident, recently completed my 3rd year of undergrad studies. My GPA was 3.98 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: (13)
Verbal: (10)
Biological Sciences: (10)
Written Sample: (Q)

I was accepted at Western and Queen's (both off the waiting list) and I am going to Queen's :)

[ozymandiasking29]

Hi all,

I'm an Ontario resident who just completed a third year in biology. My GPA was 3.88 and my MCAT scores were:

Verbal - 13-15
Biological - 11
Physical - 10
Writing sample - S

I was accepted by Queens. This is my first time applying. My first choice is Western.

[also in limbo]

I'm a BC resident who just completed a Chemistry degree at Queen's. My GPA was around 3.75 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 11
Verbal: 11
Biological Sciences: 11
Written Sample: O

I was waitlisted by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend UBC as my first choice.

[Natalie]

I'm a Nova Scotia resident, just completed a BSc. in Micro & Immunol at Dal. My OMSAS GPA was 3.6 and my MCAT scores were:

Verbal - 10
Physical - 10
Biological - 11
Writing sample - R

I was accepted by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school.

I'll be attending Dal.

[peachy]

I'm an Ontario undergrad. I don't recall how Queen's calculates GPA's, but mine was somewhere between 3.8 and 4.0 for them. My MCAT's were V10 P11 B11 R, and I was accepted by Queen's. This is my first time applying, and I will be attending U of T in September.

[Jerika81]

I am an Alberta resident and I just finished my Honours BSc in Psychology at U of Calgary.
My GPA for Queens was 3.93.
MCATs VR 11, BS 9, PS 12, WS R.
I was rejected by Queens!!!
And really surprised because I thought my interview went great. I have a feeling one of my referees only filled out the form and didn't realize they were supposed to attach a letter. Would this be cause for a rejection? or would they have looked into that. Oh well, I'll probably never know.

I was waitlisted at UWO and at U of A.
I was accepted at U of C.

My first choice is UWO.

[Danish]

Hi, I'm a B.C. resident who completed a BSc in mechanical engineering at Queen's in 2001. My GPA is 3.8 and my MCAT scores are:

Verbal: 10
Physical Sciences: 12
Biological Sciences: 13
Writing Sample: S

I was accepted by Queen's and this is my first time applying. I'm still waiting to hear from Western to make a decision.

[DonaldKaufman]

I'm a Massachusetts resident (originally from N.S.) who completed a BSc in biology at Dalhousie in 2001. My GPA is 3.88 and my MCAT scores are:

Verbal: 10
Physical Sciences: 13
Biological Sciences: 9
Writing Sample: O

I was waitlisted by Queen's and this is my first time applying.

[Blackbird15]

Hey there,
I'm a quebec resident with a BSc (Hons) in Biology from Mac. I just got the good news from my dad that I was accepted at Queens! I was really surprised because I was so unsure about my interview...

My stats are

OMSAS GPA: 3.77
MCAT: 35P

This is my first time applying to med school. I'll be turning the offer down to go to McGill. Good luck to everyone on the waitlist!

[QueensGirl07]

I'm an Ontario resident, I just finished 4 years of undergrad life sci at Queen's. My GPA was 3.96 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 13
Verbal: 12
Biological Sciences: 13
Written Sample: N (I'm a science kid, I can't write essays!)

I was accepted by Queens, Toronto, Ottawa, Mac and McGill. This was my first time applying.

I'm coming to Queen's in September and I'm so excited! It was VERY close between here and McGill, but I love Queen's, so I'm staying.

[drews97]

Waitlisted at U of A, Queen's and UWO initially but found out yesterday that I got into Queen's. I am 80% sure I want to attend Queen's. Since I'm in Alberta a part of me will make me seriously consider U of A if I get accepted there as well.

Stats:

OMSAS GPA: 3.70
MCAT: 33Q

This is my first time applying to med school.

[seedstrike]

Got off the waitlist yesterday. Still on the waitlist for Western, Toronto. 3rd time applicant.

GPA: 3.8ish
MCAT: V 10, B 13, P 14, Wr S
Some research and volunteering.

It's between Western and Queen's. If I don't hear from Western by the deadline, I will be coming to Queen's. The decision is purely based on location ( I live in Windsor ) as I loved everything about both schools equally.

[DrDMMD]

I'm an Ontario resident in undergrad studies. My GPA was 3.72 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 11
Verbal: 10
Biological Sciences: 11
Written Sample: Q

I was accepted by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend Queen's or UWO as my first choice.

[carbonrod]

Hey,
just got my acceptance off the waitlist today. 84% average with a pharmacy degree, v10 p10 b12 O. UBC and calgary are probably the first choice as I'm from BC, but I'm really excited to go to Queens. This is my first time applying to Queens.

[GrdInquisitor]

I was accepted off the Queen's waitlist a few days ago. 3 year major in Psychology at U of T. OMSAS GPA 3.77. VR 10, PS 10, BS 11, WS S.
Good Luck to all.

[JC15]

I'm a BC resident and just finished my BSc in Chemistry at UBC. I got accepted from the Queen's and Manitoba waitlist yesterday, still waitlisted at Western, rejected from UBC.

GPA: ~87%
MCAT: V10, P12, B11, WS:Q

[hoping]

I'm wait listed at the only school where I applied. GPA 3.8, MCAT 31/Q.

JC15, congratulations! And how much time did Queens give you to decide on their offer? Thanks.

[ural8201]

I'm an Ontario resident in undergraduate studies at York University. My GPA was 3.86 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 12
Verbal: 11
Biological Sciences: 10
Written Sample: R

I was waitlisted and then accepted by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school.

[cheshirecat12]

Hi all,

I'm an Ontario resident and graduated from the honors Microbiology & Immunology program at UWO.

I was initially waitlisted by Queen's, but was accepted sometime in late June. I was granted early acceptance at the University of Manitoba, waitlisted by UWO and declined (without interview!) at U of T--don't know what happened there. Anyway, Queen's was my first choice!

GPA~ 3.8
MCAT: 13-15 VR; 12 PS; 12 BS; Q

I was fairly happy with my interview at Queen's. There was a lot of variety in my extracurriculars, but nothing that required an excessive time committment. This was my first time applying to med school.

[whosonfirst]

I'm an Ontario resident just finished undergrad studies at Western. I was accepted at Queen's (firmly accepted!) and Ottawa after being waitlisted. I didn't get an interview at Western or Toronto.
GPA: 3.93
MCAT: VR 10, PS 12, BS 12, P

This is my first time applying.

[Kirsteen]

I'm an Ontario resident in graduate studies (MSc Epi-UofT). My graduate GPA was >3.85 (undergrad GPA is much more difficult to calculate) and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 10
Verbal: 8
Biological Sciences: 12
Written Sample: S

I was rejected by Queens. This is my more than third time applying to this school. (The MCAT scuttled my chances at Queen's each time.)

Cheers,
Kirsteen

[Nops]

I'm a NB resident with a BSc from the University of Alberta.
I've been accepted from the waitlist. Emial came in on the afternoon of 15 June.

cGPA: 3.1
Last 2 GPA: ~3.7
MCAT: VR13, PS10, BS9, Q

First time applying. Of all the schools I applied to (U of A, U of C, Ottawa, Dal), Queen's is first on my list. Has been from day one.

Bil :D

[Nightriders19]

I received an offer of acceptance at Queen's!

My cGPA is ~3.88
MCAT scores:
VR 12
PS 12
BS 14
WS N

This is my second time applying to Queen's, as well as my second interview. I was waitlisted last year.

Nightrider

[md23]

i am a bc resident, first time applying

3.78 gpa
mcat: 11, 11, 11, Q

still waiting to hear from western

good luck!

[DesertRat101]

Hi,
I was rejected from Queen's. This is my second try.
I am an Ontario resident with B.Sc. in Life Science
cGPA 3.97
MCAT:
PS = 11
BS = 12
VR = 11
WS = p

[surajca]

Im an Ontario resident....
cGPA: 3.78 (at time of application)
MCAT: 11VR, 12PS,13BS, R

I was rejected by Queens, mainly because of a shabby interview experience, with completely non-responsive and antagonistic interviewers.

[californicator]

I am an Ontario resident who just finished 4th year at Queen's.

GPA:3.89
MCAT:10VR 11BS 12PS Q WR

Extremely poor interview. No disrespect (I loved the school during undergrad), but I've never experienced so much clockwatching and shoe-lace tying in any conversation that I can remember at any point in my life.

[Ciara]

I'm a BC resident (but living in Ontario)

I was accepted by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school - last year I applied to Mac only.

last two years GPA ~3.9
MCAT: 11-VR, 10-BS, 13-PS, P

[ESC]

I'm an Ontario resident in undergraduate studies (Eng, Waterloo).

GPA: cumulative 3.59, 3.72 last 2 years

MCAT
PS: 10
BS: 10
VR: 13
WS: R

I was rejected by Queens. This is my first time applying.

[coastal79]

I'm from BC, graduated in 2002 with a BA in English from UVIC. A- average, which translated to everything from a 3.66 on the OMSAS to a 3.82 at U of A. MCAT result was 13-15 VR, 10 PS, 10 BS, Q.

I was accepted to Queens and it is my first choice. First time I applied to this school, last year I only applied to UBC.

[junglistMD]

I just spoke with the representative at Queen's, and I was waitlisted for enrollment in Sept. 2004. My statistics are:

GPA: 3.86

MCAT:
Physical - 9
Verbal - 11
Biology - 12
Writing - T

I'm still waiting to hear from Western and Toronto. I only applied to Mac last year, and was rejected.

[Raucus Bacchus]

I just got a waitlist letter. This is my first time applying to this school.

GPA: 3.8something?
MCAT: BS14; PS13; VR11; WSQ > 38Q

[cosmeticgrl]

I'm an Alberta resident who just defended my PhD from U of T last week. My MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: (11)
Verbal: (12)
Biological Sciences: (15)
Written Sample: (P)

I was waitlisted) by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school.

[Steve U of T]

I'm an Ontario resident who just finished an Hon.B.Sc. at U of T. Cumulative gpa at time of application was 3.79.
MCAT: VR 12, PS 14, BS 13, WS R
This was my first time applying to this school, and I was rejected.

[DrTK]

I'm an Ontario resident just finished my 3rd year of Biochemistry at Mac. I was waitlisted at Queens, accepted at Mac, still waiting for Western. Haven't decided what I'm doing yet! Here are my stats:

MCAT
BS - 13
PS - 10
VR - 11
Writing - R

GPA 3.76

This is my first time applying to Queens.

[lex]

I'm a BC resident graduated in 2001. CGPA was approx. 3.4, last two years 3.9. MCAT 36R

VR 12
BS 11
PS 13
WS R

I was accepted to Queen's. This was my first time applying.

[Lorae]

I'm an Alberta resident with a BScN (nursing). This is my first time applying to Queen's and I was accepted. Here are my numbers:

CGPA: 3.79
MCAT: 32R
PS: 9
VR: 10
BS: 13

I'm pretty sure I'll be attending Calgary!!

[glo]

I'm an Ontario resident with a BSc. (bio). My GPA was 3.89 and MCAT was: PS 9, VR 12, WS R, BS 13. I was waitlisted at Queen's and Ottawa and accepted by Western.

[oO0chickpea0Oo]

hey everyone! Congrats!! I'll be joining you all next year :) YAY! This is my first time applying and here are my stats
GPA=3.9
VR=9
PS=10
BS=13
WS=R

Congrats again to everyone:)

[oO0chickpea0Oo]

PS: I'm from Toronto

[Med2B]

Waitlisted. I'm surprised it wasnt a rejection considering the amount of clockwatching I received during my interview. My interview panel seemed more nervous and uneasy than I was. I wonder if I had a huge coffee stain on my shirt or something.

Anyway, my stats:

Just graduated with Hon BSc. in Biochemsitry from UofA

GPA: 3.8x I think
MCAT: VR = 12 PS = 14 BS = 12 WS = Q Total = 38Q

I had interview offers at UofT UWO UofC UofA and Queen's

I was accepted during the early round at UofA and will be attending there next year. I was also waitlisted at UofC.

[Mirah]

M.Sc. CGPA (2003) = 4.00
B.Sc. cGPA (2001) = 3.49
MCAT = 32 (VR=9,PS=11,BS=12,WS=?)
Both degrees at McGill University, I applied last year and was rejected by all Ontario schools & McGill. I am currently working as a medical writer in a CME company and as a unit coordinator in a Montreal hospital. I'm waitlisted at Montreal, Dalhousie, and maybe McGill too.
My advice: Don't give up. I can hardly believe I've been accepted but I knew medicine was what I wanted to do and have worked towards it for the last five years. If I can get in with my 55 in OrgII, anyone else who really wants it can too. OK, I know, I'm being too verbose. Good luck to waitlisters and Congrats to others accepted.

[justanotherpremed]

I'm a Saskatoon resident in undergraduate studies. My GPA was 3.91 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 12
Verbal: 10
Biological Sciences: 12
Written Sample: M

I was rejected by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend (used to be Queen's) U of S as my first choice.
:hat :smokin

[coleflower]

I'm a UW kinesiology grad. My GPA was 3.97 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 12
Verbal: 10
Biological Sciences: 11
Written Sample: Q

I was rejected by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school.

I'm crossing my fingers that either Toronto lets me in or the Ottawa waitlist moves a whole lot...:\

[rookiemeds]

Just got an acceptance from Queen's, by far my first choice in Ontario.

cGPA - 3.7
MCAT - PS 9, VR 11, BS 12, WS R

I'm still waiting on UT and Western but I've been accepted to Dal and will likely be heading down East in the fall.

[deamd]

I am a 3rd year B. Med Sci student at Western, just accepted to Queen's. first time applying.
My GPA - about 3.7, 3.8
MCATS:

V- 10
P - 10
B - 12
W - R

Have a previous undergrad and graduate degree, 4 years working as a Speech-Langauge Pathologist, and some pretty good extracurriculars. Interview went well; a bit more restrained than other interviews, but pleasant.

Am going to decline the offer in favor of either Western or UBC.

Congrats all!

Dea

[DonaldKaufman]

I'm a Nova Scotia resident who graduated from Dalhousie in 2001 with a B.Sc. in Biology. My GPA was 3.88 (or so) and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 13
Verbal: 10
Biological Sciences: 9
Written Sample: O

I was waitlisted by Queens. This is my second time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'm going to be attending Dal, since it is the only one that realizes how awesome I am.
:lol

[MDSMelissa]

I'm an Ontario resident in undergraduate studies. My GPA was 3.86 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 12
Verbal: 10
Biological Sciences: 10
Written Sample: O

I was rejected by Queen's post interview. This is my second time applying to this school.

[Oregano112]

I'm an Ontario/Alberta (both) resident with a complete BioMedical Sciences Degree from University of Guelph. My GPA was 3.85 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 11
Verbal: 12
Biological Sciences: 11
Written Sample: N

I was waitlisted by Queens but I got my acceptance yesterday!! This is my second time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend QUEENS!!!!! as my first choice.

[Thumbelina]

Hey, I'm a BC resident graduating this year with a BSc. Pharm. and I was accepted to Queens today off the waitlist.

overall GPA: around 3.8 I think

MCAT: V-10,PS-11,BS-13,W-P

This is my first time applying, I was also accepted by UBC and I'm on the waiting list for UofT.

[Gunz4Sale]

What up y'all? I too got the magical e-mail a couple of days ago. However, I got into UWO (my first choice) so that's where I'll be headed. Stats and such:

Rep for Scarborough, just did a BSCH in Life Sci at Queen's
GPA - 3.74 (all years)
MCAT - 12-12-12-S

Nothing too amazing in my application but strong overall. I think I interviewed pretty well. Good luck to waitlisters...it sucks @ss but it keeps hope alive!

[Raucus Bacchus]

Hello everyone!
I have been waiting to post a message such as this!
Stats,,,,
MCAT: PS 13; BS 14; VR 11; WS Q.
Last yr GPA: 3.98

Uh, this is my first time applying, and I am in off the wait list.

Like Toyota, Oh what a feeling! Is that even right?

Cheers,
PS, Bacchus will be rolling through Kingston with a band of merry revelling imbibationers!

Cheers again!

[sweetnovember]

Hey, I was accepted to Queen's off the waitlist a couple of weeks ago, but haven't gotten around to posting til just now. I just graduated from McMaster with a BHSc. This is my first time applying to med school and I was also accepted at Western but turned them down.
My stats:
GPA: 3.92
MCAT, BS:12, PS: 11, VR: 9, WS: S

I'm super excited to be coming to Queen's, it was my first choice from the beginning. See you all in September!

[starlites]

Hey,
I was accepted off of the Queen's waitlist last week, but wasn't able to post until now!! I am an Ontario resident and I just finished my third year of the BMSc Program at Western. This was my first time applying.
My Stats:
GPA: 4.0
MCAT: BS:13 PS:11 VR:9 WS:O

I am definitely very happy to be coming to Queens!!! :rollin Congrats to all and i'll see you in September!

[californicator]

GPA: Pretty low

MCRAPs
33Q

Finally... From now till September, it'll be pure :hat . That's right, 100% :hat

[marizzle]

I've been reading this forums for a while, but I never got around to posting... So, finally, here it is...

I am from Richmond Hill, ON and I did a 3 yr BSc in psychology at York. My gpa was 3.85 and my MCATs were PS 12, VR 12, BS 11, WS R. I'll be at Queens this fall...

For now, I'm with californicator on the :hat

[parsis]

Alright this is way late, but I'm stuck in England so what else is there to do?

Ontario resident

B.A. Economics, B.Sc. Human Bio, Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Undegraduate GPA 3.8 something.

MCAT VR 12, BS 12, PS 13, WS Q.

Generally though I don't think GPA and MCAt scores are that important for Queen's. Given the application process it's the "other stuff" that make or break you. My "other stuff" includes neuroscience research, being editor of my university paper, graduating as valedictorian, and various awards and extra-curriculars.

Queen's was my first choice, and after nail biting during the wait-list period I'm glad I got in:p

Signing off from London England.

Hope to see you all soon:o

[patentforamenovale]

I was hoping I would get to post something like this...so here goes:

Ontario Resident
GPA:3.86
MCAT: 11VR/12PS/13BS/R

This is my second year applying, and I have yet to hear from UWO, Toronto and Ottawa. Toronto (home) is my top choice.

[workiholic]

waitlisted at Queens and waitlisted at all the other schools I interviewed at. It's gonna be a long and anxious summer. :(

Ontario resident
gpa: 3.9
mcat: 14P/13B/10V/R

1st time applying and in my third year

[Isoceles]

I'm waitlisted as well, and trying to remain upbeat about it! I was/am really psyched about Queen's... it was my only interview and I am holding out hope that I will still be there in the fall :\ ...

5th year English student, OOP (Alberta)
GPA (last 2 years): 3.68
MCAT: 10PS/15VR/9BS/O

This is my first year applying to Queen's (also applied to UofC and UWO); last year I applied only to UofC.

[megs29]

I am an OOP applicant from SK and I was accepted at Queen's. I graduated with a B.Sc. in Biology this year.

GPA: 3.53
MCAT: 13PS/11VR/10BS/O

This was my first time applying to Queen's. I was also accepted to Alberta and Ottawa but have not yet decided on where I am going.

Megs

[squeegy80]

I've always dreamed of the day I could post in here! I'm an Ontario resident, just finished a 3-year Biology degree at the U of O. My OMSAS GPA was 3.90 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 13
Verbal: 12
Biological Sciences: 12
Written Sample: O

I was accepted by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school. I was waitlisted at Calgary and rejected (booooooo!!!!!! first choice for personal reasons...) at Alberta.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend Alberta as my first choice, but I'm thrilled to have gotten in anywhere as a 3rd year applicant!

squeegy

[Platinum84]

~All praise is due to God~

U of T 3rd year student in Pathobiology.

Accepted at UWO and Queens (don't know about McMaster). Will be attending UWO this fall, God willing.

Stats:
GPA: 3.97 (Best 2)
MCAT: 13P, 13B, 10V, R
ECs: Research, St John Ambulance, lots of humanitarian/social justice related work...

This'll clear another seat at Queens for those on the waitlist. Best of luck!

[rabbit]

I received the fabulous e-mail yesterday and am happy to be posting some good news.

I am an Ontario resident with a BSc (physiology) and MSc (pharmacology). My undergrad cGPA was 3.48 and grad GPA was 4.0 (although these are not the critical factors post-interview at Queen's).

Have been working at a hospital for 2.5 yrs doing clinical research and admin. Currently have 4 publications and 8 abstracts. Lots of volunteer work and extracurricular interests.

I was waitlisted at Calgary, but am thrilled to be attending Queen's!! This was my first time applying to this school.

Deb
P.S. I will be celebrating my 30th birthday in medical school next year. So, for all you "older applicants" out there... don't give up! A little persistence and a lot of heart goes a long way.

[zhenlun]

got the news today... never thought this day would come... i got shingles cause the wait was killing me...here are my stats

finished 3rd at Mac Health Sciences... 2nd time applying (took a year off, thus applying twice as a 3rd year)

1st time: ottawa, UT, Mac (pre-interview reject)
queens (post-intevew reject)
uwo (never got off waitlist)

2nd time: Mac (pre-intervew reject)
ottawa, queens, uwo (accepted)

GPA: 3.87(overall) 3.88(weighted)
MCAT: 11V, 12P, 13B, R
EC: nothing super steller, did some volunteering, some travelling, never set foot in a lab

haven't decided where to go yet... but just wanted to say to all those who don't get in this year, not to beat urself up... easier said than done... i had a really hard time last year with not getting in and literally everyone around me getting in somewhere... but it worked out... and hopefully it will for you too next year... keep hope alive

[MikeD]

I'm an Ontario resident with a degree in Systems Design Engineering from Waterloo...some biomedical engineering grad experience too.

My GPA was 3.94/4.0, MCAT 33S:

Interview felt like it went really well.

I was accepted by Queens, but I think I'm turning it down to head out to Dalhousie. Queens seemed like a great school though with good students, and it's been a tough choice (but a choice I'm thankful for).

[weirdity]

I got accepted!

GPA: 3.85
MCAT: 11/11/11/S
EC: If you lived your life, then you'll do fine in the interview, you don't need to be president of anything.

[kaymcee]

I'm a British Columbia resident and I finished my degree in Biology last year. My GPA was 3.71 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 11
Verbal: 10
Biological Sciences: 11
Written Sample: Q

I was accepted by Queens. This is my second time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to (UBC, Manitoba, Queen's, and Memorial), I'd like to attend Queen's as my first choice, as it was the only place where I received an interview in both my two years of applying. I must have fooled them...

[cary_fan]

I'm an Ontario resident, finished undergrad at Waterloo in Systems Design Engineering, and I'm finishing up my Masters degree at UT in Biomedical Engineering. My undergrad GPA was embarassing (~3.54) and my MCAT scores were:

P: 11
V: 10
B: 10
W: P

First time applicant.

Rejected pre-interview by Calgary, Dalhousie, Toronto, Western, and Mac.
Accepted by Queens (my only interview).

Note - for those wondering, yes, my undergrad gpa is sucky. Queen's MAY waive the undergrad GPA requirement for graduate students if they deem you otherwise acceptable (http://meds.queensu.ca/undergrad/admissions/graduate_students).

[rapoune]

I'm a Quebec resident completing my B.Sc degree in Microbiology & Immunology at McGill University. My cGPA was (3.97/4.0) and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: (12)
Verbal: (10)
Biological Sciences: (11)
Written Sample: (Q)

Extracurricular activities: Doctor shadowing, hospital volunteering, volunteering at AIDS community centre, work as counselor at disabled children's camp, peer tutoring, MCAT teacher at Kaplan, research in clinical epidemiology, NSERC grant, honours research project, 3 in-course scholarships, bursaries...

I applied to and was accepted by:

McGill
University of Toronto
Western
Queen's

This is my first time applying to these schools. Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend McGill.

Just a side note: NEVER listen to that nagging voice in your head telling you your interviews went horribly. It will save you a lot of distress and spare you from any grey hairs.

Good luck to everyone!

[Curious P]

Hey everyone,

This is my 2nd time applying (no interviews the first time around) and I have an undergrad from UWaterloo in Math and a MSc from Queen's in Computer Science. My first two years at UWaterloo were horrible, but I pulled things up in the the final two years and finished with a 3.6 cGPA. I have a grad GPA of around 3.8 with two published first-author papers.

MCAT: 12/12/10/Q (P/V/B/W)

ECs: Tons - anything that fancied me - from solar race cars to competitive running to soup kitchens.

I was accepted by Queen's and Calgary but waitlisted at UofT. I don't know where I'll go yet....

[MrCanuck]

Accepted.

-GPA: 4 year cumm GPA of 3.64 (thanks to a dismal first year where partying trumped school). Last two years: 3.83
-MCAT: 37R (P:13, V:11, B:13) (I wrote it twice....first time I effed up Verbal)
-EC's: Various stuff but nothing stellar (ie: I didn't start a club, become a president of anything etc). I had a decent amount of medical research (no pubs), travel experience, sports, music, member of some clubs, self-directed stuff.
-Interview: I was really happy with it initially (as many are it seems). I tried to be as sincere as I could, and was honest about my weaknesses. But, as the time between then and now went on I thought the interview went worse and worse...Lesson: "Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but doesn't get you anywhere" (Van Wilder).

I graduated in May 2006 and was in a gap year. This is my second time applying.

I haven't heard from Western yet (probably waitlisted) and am waitlisted at Dal. I'll most likely be accepting at Queen's.

Best of luck to everyone else! If you're not accepted this year, keep doing things that you enjoy and work hard.

[NLengr]

I'm a Newfoundland and Labrador resident with a B. Eng. (Mechanical) from MUN. I graduated in 2006.

Academics:
GPA: 3.86/4.0 (MUN Scale) 3.77/4.0 (OMSAS Scale)
MCAT: 34R - 12(PS) 11(VR) 11(BS) R(WS)

Volunteering: Wide range of areas covering coaching sports, health, tutoring kids and international development. No in-hospital stuff however.

E/C's: Two competitive sports in the past (including one internationally representing Canada). Lots of beer league sports. Auto racing (car design and driving). Ballroom and Hip-Hop dancing.

Professional: Engineer at a research and consulting firm. Member of PEGNL (the engineering governing body in NL). Lots of leadership experience on engineering projects (in school and at work). Work terms in Oil and Gas (NL), Pulp and Paper (NB), Mining (up North) and Hydro Power (NL). No published research.

This is my first time applying to Queen's. I was also accepted as an OOP applicant at Dalhousie and in IP applicant at MUN. I will be attending MUN in the fall.

[katerade]

Waitlisted at Queens

Ontario resident

3.75 cGPA (McGIll), 3.79 OMSAS GPA, last 2 years = 3.85
MCATS: 34R (12, 10, 12)

ECs: Research, involved in school clubs and groups, intramural sports, lots of TAing and tutoring, some academic/research awards

strong references and (I thought) good PIF

I thought that this was my best interview, as i was relaxed and was able to talk about the strongest parts of my application.

This was my first time applying.
Also Accepted at U of T and wait listed at western
U of T was my first choice and i will go there

[Stevie Boy]

I got waitlisted at Queens, but will be accepting my offer at UofT so that's one less on the waiting list :D.

OMSAS cGPA: 3.88. MCAT: 37R

Spent 2weeks on essays and etc. Very diverse EC's, Awards, Research, Work.

[bluewater]

Waitlisted for Queens and Western
Ontario resident

3.8 OMSAS GPA,
MCATS: 31Q (10, 10, 11)

ECs: Research, NSERC, involved in school clubs and groups, lots of extracurriculars

First time applying.

[worriedandwaiting]

Waitlisted at Queens . First time applying

3.87 GPA, Mcats 35R (P11, B 12, V 12). EC's include research, lots of clubs and activiites, music, and hosptial volunteering, volunteering with kids, etc.


Hopefully i'll hear from queens by the end of the summer - to all of those accepted elsewhere get off of the queens list ! (just joking.... well not really :p )

[NeuroMed]

Hey all,

Hopefully at some point throughout the summer, I'll be able to come back and edit this post.

This was my first time applying for medical school.

Undergrad GPA at U of T: 3.5 (3.83 for last two years)
MCAT score: 35Q (10PS, 12 BS, 13 VR)
Extracurriculars: Lots of international development work, 1 year working as a consultant for the WHO

I was rejected pre-interview at McGill, Ottawa, U of T, Mac.

I interviewed at King's College London (UK), Barts and the London (UK), Warwick (UK), Queen's and Western

I have been accepted to Warwick and Barts, waitlisted at Queen's and Western.

I would like to attend Queen's as my first choice, but may attend Barts as I have to make a firm decision by early June.

[Apothecary]

Looks like I managed to get into Queen's! Queen's is my first choice, so I will be seeing some of you next year. That is, if I succeed in cutting my way through the paperwork required to complete my degree by the end of the summer.

MCAT

Physical Sciences: 14
Verbal: 12
Biological Sciences: 14
Written Sample: S

Undergrad

School: University of Manitoba
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Mathematics
OMSAS GPA: 3.69 (lol :D)

Extracurriculars

• lots of lab experience
• 8 publications (one first author)
• Envirothon team captain
• guitar
• other odds and ends, no heavy volunteering

Application history

First-time applicant
Home Province: Manitoba
Applied: McGill, U of T, Queen's, 5 US schools (MD/PhD)
Rejected pre-interview: McGill, 5 US schools
Waitlisted: U of T
Accepted: Queen's!

[Dante]

ah... sad post... but here goes:

MCAT: 10/10/13 Q
cGPA: 3.72
top 2 years: 3.92

EC: tons of awards, long term tutoring, long term hospital volunteering, lots of acting in hs, a bit of lab work - no publications, a few clubs.

waitlisted @ queens & western

queens would be my first choice!

[antisera]

MCAT 10/11/12Q.
GPA: 3.80
Research: summer NSERC grant
ECs: competitive swimming, starting a club (multi-ethnic organization), soup kitchen, Native reserve summer camps, volunteer coordinator, hospital volunteer, overnight children's camps, day camps

Accepted at Queen's and U of T, waiting to hear back from UBC. Will go to UBC if accepted, if not U of T.

ETA: Have been accepted at UBC and will be declining Queens and U of T.

[Typical Premed]

4th year applicant
Undergrad: UWO (Honors Specialization in Physiology)
GPA: 3.97
MCAT: 36P (10VR, 12PS, 14BS)
EC: 4th year research project, some clinical research experience, volunteer at a geriatric health centre, 5 yrs as an overnight camp counsellor

Applied: U of T, Western, Queen's, Ottawa, McMaster
Rejected Pre-Interview: U of T, Western, McMaster
Waitlisted: Ottawa (Bad Waitlist), Queen's

[somber]

Got into Queen's. This is my 1st time applying.

Undergrduate: UofT, 3rd year applicant (Anthropology and Biology Major)
GPA: 3.86/4.0 (Most Recent 2 years' grades)
MCAT: 33S (10V, 12BS, 11PS)
ECs: 1)Lots of volunteering experience at hospitals and home for seniors. 2)Externship experiences related to various fields of medicine (e.g.: GI, FP, Pediatrics, etc). 3)some traveling, etc

I have no research experience.

[f.b.kal]

Congratulations Vector, we have the same decision to make - I was accepted at Queen`s and U. of M. (waitlisted at U. of C.). Congratulations to absolutely everbody. Indeed, even getting an interview is a rare accomplishment. If things do not work out as planned this year, be proud and know that you are still awesome and that the end is nowhere in sight. In life there are often dissapointments, but I believe there is a method to its madness. As for the stats that I am supposed to put up:

MCAT: 36P
GPA: 3.99 (of 4.0)
Degree: B.Sc. General (3 year degree) at U. of M.


ECs & Employment: A lot of tutoring, T.A. in Biology, Volunteer in Observation & Emergency Unit at hospital, Nursery worker & Sunday school teacher at my church, Fundraising through church... To be honest, I have almost no work experience (T.A. and call centers).

The Queen`s interview went great (took less than 30 minutes and we talked about movie screenplays). I was a lot less confident about the U. of M. interview (it took about 1h 10min and we also talked about screenplays). Yes, I am a film fanatic.

I wish everybody the BEST OF LUCK!!!

[BchmGurl]

I'm an Alberta resident in graduate studies (MSc). My GPA was 3.6 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: (12, 10)
Verbal: (9, 10)
Biological Sciences: (11, 11)
Written Sample: (Q, Q)
(1st number = second time writing)

I was accepted by Queens. This is my second time applying to this school. (Rejected two years ago)

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend Queen's as my first choice.

[mezzamorra]

undergrad at mac.
accepted at queens and western, rejected at mac.
rejected pre-interview at ottawa and u of t.

37R (11BS/14PS/12VR)
omasa gpa- 3.83

on a varsity team, some student societies, intramurals. lots of research experience, although no publications.

i'll be going to western, so here's a spot for a waitlister. good luck!

[bayervillager]

I can't believe I'm writing one of these now...

I'm doing my undergrad at Queen's. I'm a third year. My GPA was 3.99 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: (12)
Verbal: (12)
Biological Sciences: (13)
Written Sample: (R)

I was waitlisted by Queens, but then accepted off the waitlist.

Extracurricular/job stuff: I pretty much did stuff that interested me or that I thought would be fun, so I ended up with a couple of activities/hobbies that were slightly unusual like flower arranging (which interestingly came up during my interview...) Kooky experiences aside, I volunteered in hospitals and briefly shadowed a doctor. I also got to be in a couple of what other people would call leadership positions.

[phamco]

I am a third year student at UTM doing a Life science degree. This is my first time applying:
Accepted: Queens'
Rejected pre interview: Toronto, Ottawa, Mac, and Western

Stats:
GPA: 3.99 (4.0 according to U of T calc)
MCAT: 39R: 12VR, 13PS, 14BS

Extracurriculars: Research, volunteer at a hospital, Medical First Responder with my campus special response team, and I volunteer at an organization that assists individuals with intellectual disabilities (Community Living Mississauga). I also teach MCAT preparation at a major test prep company. Other interests: Ballet, Karate, Swimming, Yoga, working out, Editor in Chief of my yearbook club at high school (these were all the interests that came up at the interview)
I also got to briefly shadow a cardiac surgeon and a family physician.

Last year I underwent major emergency surgery, and I was able to talk about that most poignantly (lol) at my interview. I told them that since I know first hand how patients feel, I will make an especially compassionate doctor.

[dr?]

I am so happy to be able to post this; I can't believe it's happening.
I just finished my B.Sc. Honours in Biochemistry at UNB. My GPA was 3.90/4.0 and my MCAT was:

Physical Sciences: (14)
Verbal: (13)
Biological Sciences: (12)
Written Sample: (Q)

I was waitlisted by Queens, but then accepted off the waitlist.

Extracurricular/job stuff: I coached a youth basketball team, went on a mission trip to Belize with my church, volunteered at a nursing home, volunteered at the local hospital. I had an NSERC grant one summer as well.

I was getting ready to make plans for next year and then got the email. So happy right now!

[NBapplicant]

I'm a New Brunswick resident. I have a BSc in Biochem and a MSc in Transplant Immunology. My undergrad GPA was 3.8 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 10
Verbal: 10
Biological Sciences: 10
Written Sample: Q

I was accepted by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school.

[haiku_guy]

I'm a BC/Alberta resident. My GPA was dismal for my first few years but got better, and my M.Sc. marks were 3.9. My MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 10
Verbal: 12
Biological Sciences: 14
Written Sample: Q

I was waitlisted by Queens and U of C, but I just got into Queens off the waitlist. This is my second time applying to Queens, but I didnt make the cutoffs last year.

EC's/jobs/other stuff: worked as a lifeguard for 5 years, 2 years working for an optometrist, Graduate Student Society, volunteering for AIDS Vancouver, lots of other random things over the years.

Right now, it feels like a huge weight is off my shoulders. Unless Calgary calls me off the waitlist (my family is there), I will be joining you all in Kingston as part of MEDS2011!

Time to celebrate! Woo-hoo!

Cheers!

[Medhopeful]

So happy to be posting this...

I have a Honours B.Sc. (specialty in molecular bio, major in chem, 2004) and a Master's degree in Biomedical Technology (1-year course-based program, 2005). Undergrad's last two years GPA was 3.81 (rounded down). Wrote the MCAT twice (2003 and 2006):

Physical Sciences: (11, 13)
Verbal: (11, 10)
Biological Sciences: (14, 12)
Written Sample: (M, Q)

Second time applying (applied in 2003/2004 cycle but rejected pre-interview). Got rejected pre-interview by UofA, UofT, rejected post interview by UBC, waitlist at UofC and Queens (accepted today by Queens!)

Extracurricular/job stuff: Worked part-time since I was 16 (cept for 1 yr) - about 4 years in retail, then in a lab for 2, worked summers in retail. Have been employed in the last two years as a Clinical Research Coordinator dealing with aspects of managing clinical trials in the cancer centre in Calgary (my clinical/hospital experience). My practicum with the master's program was writing up a clinical trial protocl for lung cancer. Aside from stuff done during high school (those that were in the application included dance/drama production, choir and volleyball), volunteered at the Science Centre in Calgary starting Feb '06 (~90 hours by the application deadline), played in volleyball leagues once a week since Jan '06

And yes, I re-studied for the '06 Aug MCAT (started last week of April '06), 2 years since my undergrad, while working full-time, volunteering bout 12 hours each in those months, volleyball once or twice a week and using the Kaplan review book and flew from Calgary to write the test in Vancouver as I had a family wedding to attend right after my exam! It was hard and exhausting (and I wouldn't recommend it) but do-able! :D

Good luck to all future applicants!

[flyfan]

I'm an NB resident, and this was my first time applying. I have a B.Sc. (Honours biology) from Memorial University, with a 4.0 GPA. My MCAT score was 30P (10 in each section). Employment: 3 NSERC USRA's, two summers in a science museum. I was heavily involved in sports and music throughout undergrad, and spent my junior year studying in Massachusetts through a fellowship program.

I was accepted at Queen's, and rejected post-interview from Ottawa, Dalhousie, and Memorial.
See you in the fall!

[dh79]

I'm in!

I'm a BC resident. I haven't kept track of my grades too closely. Undergrad wasn't great, maybe 3.5 average. Grad school (MSc) 4.0 average. Both degrees from UBC. MCAT 11 11 10 S and 13 11 10 P.

The first time I applied for medicine was in 2000. I've applied and been rejected without an interview many times from many schools. Queens class of 2011 was the first interview I've had, and goes to show, you only need one!

See you all in the fall,
dh

[Jeremy_N]

Accepted!

They're out...for those waitlisted, i will be declining to go to McGill

[worriedandwaiting]

waitlisted....:(

[The Law]

waitlisted too... :(

[EllieGee]

Waitlisted!! Ahh well, I thought I bombed my interview...

[firetox]

Yay! Accepted.

UWO still hasn't responded.

THe waitlist will no doubt move, have faith!

[MD1400]

Accepted!

Still waiting for UWO, but it doesn't matter since I will be declining Queen's and U of T for McGill. Good luck to those on the waitlist.

[HannaLee]

waitlisted, but I'm going to u of t!!

[Inspired17]

I was waitlisted & I have already pulled myself off of the waitlist. Good luck to those of you on the waitlist, there's one less person there now :)

[kayzee]

Hi everyone :).

I'm accepted! Congrats to everyone else who is in. For those still waiting - I really wish you all the best and hope things work out for you. I know how difficult it is to wait.

In case it's helpful to know, here are my stats:

2 years OMSAS GPA: 3.85
MCAT: 10 VR, 9 PS, 11 BS, R writing sample.
I had a range of extracurricular activities/volunteering/research... hospital, crisis centre, 1 publication, I worked a lot since high school.

I had felt the interview went well (mostly because the interviewers were sooo nice).

[A-Stark]

Waitlisted (and at Mac); going to wait a bit to see whether the Ontario option pans out.

[beastort]

I have a Honours BSc and an MSc in pharmaceutical science, 2 peer reviewed journal publications, 11 peer reviewed online publications, professional management experience, and tons of medical research experience. Pretty wide range of extracurricular, no volunteer.

GPA: 3.5
MCAT: 10 - phys, 10 - bio, 11- verb, R

Applied to: Queen's, UoT, Western, Mac, Calgary, Dalhousie
Rejected pre-interview: UoT, Western, Mac, Calgary, Dalhousie
Waitlisted for Queen's

I'm gearing up to apply again, new MCATs, the works. Does anyone know how many people get waitlisted? Is it everyone who had an interview but didn't get an offer -- 300 people? Does anyone who had an interview get declined?

[nutritional_lee]

Can everyone please post their stats as well? Including cGPA and last 2.

My OMSAS overall GPA was 3.5-ish (including two years of engineering courses); 3.78 for my most recent degree, and probably mid-3.8s for my best two years.

PS 11 / VR 11 / BS 13 / WS S

Extracurricular activities: Interprofessional health student group, student government, intramural sports, volunteer @ fair-trade store, summer NSERC research, and lots of first-hand experience in hospitals and the community thanks to my undergrad and recent work experience as an RD.

I was accepted, but will be declining my spot to take advantage of McGill's cheaper tuition :)

[elaine]

I'm an Ontario resident who completed by Bachelor of Health Administration in Health Services Management at Ryerson University in 2004. I also have a Diploma in Emergency Health Services Management from Dalhousie University (2004). I have been working as a paramedic with Toronto EMS since 1999.

My overall GPA was ~2.0. My GPA from my most recent two years was 3.78. I wrote the MCAT three times in 2004-5, scoring between 26 and 28. In March 2007, I wrote the MCAT again scoring 32R.

Physical Sciences: (12)
Verbal: (10)
Biological Sciences: (10)
Written Sample: (R)

I was accepted by Queens. This is my first time applying to this school since earning a competitive MCAT mark. I have been waitlisted at Dalhousie (23 on the non-maritime list), and was accepted by Western.

I will be attending Queen's in September.

Elaine

[KMG007]

MCAT: 30S
GPA: 3.82
Extras: superintendent of first aid organization, volunteer coordinator for a hospital, coaching, leader for girl guides, play sports like hockey, volunteer at hospital last 8 years
Interview: felt it went really well...but all interviewers were nice

Going to hope a bit longer for queens, but like everyone frustrated not knowing where on the list I am.

[Alyzee]

I'm an OOP in 4th year CMMB (done now) at the UofC. My GPA was 3.85 for four years and 3.97 for the best two, and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 11
Verbal: 10
Biological Sciences: 13
Written Sample: R

I was accepted by Calgary, Alberta and Queens, just waiting for the missing Western email. This is my third (DONT GIVE UP!!) time applying to this school.

I applied to UBC, UofC, UofA, Western, Queens, UofT, Mac and Ottawa.

I was interviewed at UofC, UofA, Western and Queens.

Interviews went well, I thought, except UofA.

Of all the schools I applied to, I have NO idea where I want to go to school! Good luck to all on the waitlist!

[Alyzee]

wait this was my first time applying to queens never mind...copy paste isnt my friend

[Elmo]

I cannot believe I get to write this.

My first time applying. I applied to: Queen's, U of T, Mac, Ottawa, Western
Interviewed: Queen's
Accepted: Queen's

Undergrad cGPA: 3.04
Grad GPA: 3.95
MCAT: 29R
Publications: many (7-8?) first-authored in peer reviewed journals, tons of abstracts at international, national meetings
EC: a few decent ones

Interview: I thought I screwed up on some questions, but i guess not! They were really nice though.

I had a crummy undergrad and it's been a long road to recovery. But I can now celebrate my 30th birthday in med school!

Goes to show you that if you really want to become a doctor, you will make it eventually. Just don't give up!

All the best of luck to the rest of you waiting.

[PhoenixFlare500]

I got waitlisted.

[Jochi1543]

I got waitlisted. I had a bad interview, so I had no doubts I'd be waitlisted, and I'm not expecting to get in off the waitlist...unless we're talking last minute.

Now if only U of A got back to me!

[diablo]

I got waitlisted for Queens, however I got accepted to U of C (my 1st choice).

Same thing as others who got waitlisted at Queens - I had a good but not overwhelming interview. I really didn't take very well to the questions that they were asking - they all kinda seemed to be asking the same thing. My whole interview involved the "describe a time when . . . . and how did you feel about it" type of question - at the end I felt like I had just been psychoanalyzed. I knew when I walked out the door that it didn't go well enough to get in.

Congrats to those who got into Queen's - perhaps we'll meet and swap stories at a medical mixer one day!

[missD]

I got accepted to Queens, which is my first choice.

2 year GPA was 3.86

MCAT - PS (11) V (9) BS (12) WS (R)

I felt that the interviewers were super friendly & that I was well received.

[reindeer]

Hi everyone...

First time applying...
Accepted at Ottawa, Queen's, Mac. Probably attending Queen's:

Graduating this year with Honours Bachelor's
4.0 cumulative gpa
VR 9/PS 12/BS 13/WS R

Lots of community involvement, volunteering, extracurrics, 3 publications, 2 posters, a couple of abstracts...

Congrats to everyone who made it, and good luck to those still waiting - keep the faith.

[llyw]

Waitlisted

U of T Student (3rd year applicant)
cGPA: 3.95
MCAT V(10), BS(12), PS(13), WS (S)

Only school to interview me... thought it went well.

[bladam]

..........

[moltenflammingcore]

Waitlisted at Queens.

I've been accepted at UBC though and this is where I'll go as it is my first choice.

22 July 2008: Accepted from the waitlist. However I and will be going to UBC... (I posted my stats there)

[GJaswal]

My Mcat was 30S and my GPA was 3.85 for Queen's. I've been accepted and will be going there in September. I totally love Queen's and I am looking forward to meeting all of my classmates of MEDS 2012.

[RightHandMan]

3rd Year UWO undergraduate

Applied: UT, Mac, Queens, Ottawa
Interviewed: Mac, Queens, Ottawa
Waitlisted: Mac, Queens, Ottawa (please... just one of them... anyone of them would be fine!!!)

GPA: 4.0

EC: really random; first-responder team, international volunteering/conferences, oversea student facilitation, cadets, sports... NO RESEARCH~ :)

[jelly31]

Yay, first post although I've been lurking here a bit. I figured that posting here might help others who are feeling discouraged.

Accepted at Queen's on May 15th!

Got my BA with a minor in Bio, not sure of GPA but in the B+ range
Finishing my MEd., 4.0 GPA
MCAT: 30R
EC: Tons of research (1 paper, 1 abstract), counselling recovering addicts, hospital volunteer work, creative writing, lots of work experience

So happy to join the class of 2012!!!

[jayC]

Okay, I'll bite:

Waitlisted
BSc (double major in Human Physiology+Biology, minor in Zoology)
MSc (Surgical Research) 3.85 GPA
MCAT: 10/12/12/R
EC: Bunch of research (2 posters, 3 presentations), pharm industry work experience, tutoring programs, dialysis unit volunteer, student government, and lots of hobbies/sports...

Good luck to everyone.

[Meredith]

Today I was accepted off the waitlist. I will be accepting the offer. (although the "eeeekkk" thread makes me a little nervous that perhaps there's been a mistake, and the offer will be taken back!!)

I have an OMSAS GPA of 3.12, with a 3.71-ish last two years (I was a grad student though, with higher grades in my last two years of undergrad and then again in my masters). MCAT: 32R.

I have a wide range of ECs (hospital volunteering, community events, music), and I have worked in hospital management for a few years now.

I'm looking forward to meeting the class of 2012 in September!

[ChubbsT]

I was accepted off the waitlist today and will be accepting the offer. I'm feeling great about it!

My GPA was low 3.3, but much higher during the last two years while I was doing grad level coursework. MCAT 32 R.

A lot of different ECs (hospitals, charities, working with kids). Also worked in physician recruitment for a few years.

Can't wait to meet everyone in September!!!

[Anitsky135]

I was accepted today!

3rd year applicant
GPA: 3.82
ECs: not a lot in quantity, but a few that i've been committed to for several years
MCAT: 33T

good luck to those still waiting. The waitlist is definitely still going!

[Cobey]

Hey,

I was accepted on May 15th at 9:02:44 am, but have yet to write one of these with my stats and such. These posts really helped me out when I was applying, so here goes:

4th year applicant, 1st time applying
GPA ~3.8
I'm an arts student, with all of the basic sciences and minimal upper year sciences
MCAT 10/10/10/S
Extracurriculars: non-sciency research, two conference presentations, teaching assistant, hospital volunteer, women's health clinic volunteer for several years, leadership stuff at school, lots of volunteering with homeless population, camp, academic awards, community contribution awards

Hope this helps someone. I'm looking forward to Queen's!!

[Olu]

I declined my offer to Queen's today
FYI for any interested party

[psyc_girl]

I was accepted off of the waitlist today and I'm ecstatic! Here's my info:

Graduated last year from psychology program, have been working as a psychology lab manager for the past year, 1st time applying

Applied to Queen's, Ottawa, Western, U of T, Mac & U of C
Accepted: Queen's
Waitlisted: Ottawa & Western
GPA: 3.83
MCAT: 11/11/12 S
Extracurriculars: lots of clinical psyc research experience through working and volunteering in 3 or 4 labs and writing thesis, random hospital volunteering (not too much though), dance club, exec for several years on spiritual group, working in daycare, etc.

It took me a LONG time to come to the decision to go into medicine instead of clinical psyc and I definitely felt out of place as an applicant because I wasn't coming from the typical life sci background. I say this because I want people coming from non-traditional academic backgrounds to know it is possible to do it!

[Flasses]

I was accepted off the waitlist :)

I am a 3rd year applicant from the University of Toronto in a comparative physiology specialist program. My MCAT score was 35T, and cGPA is 3.93.

I worked at SickKids research for 2 years, research in biotechnology for one year, and I TAed biotech for a summer (2 papers in review, research award, grants). I am a first-aid training officer, medical-first-responder, and a regional director of MADD volunteering and fundraising. I have also done several years of hospital, church, tutoring, and women's rights volunteer work. I have done some public speaking for high schools and volunteer events.

Queens was the only school to interview me, but I'm really glad I got their offer! :D

[BigManOnCampus]

Waitlisted. E-mail 7:57am
Ontario resident graduated from U of T undergrad May 2009.
GPA (OMSAS): 3.74
GPA (BEST/LAST 2): 3.93

Physical Sciences: 11
Verbal: 11
Biological Sciences: 15
Written Sample: R

I thought the interview went great compared to UWO (go figure).
I was ACCEPTED by UWO. This is my first time applying to both schools.

[lyret]

Waitlisted.
Graduating from U of Manitoba with Bachelor of General Science
GPA (OMSAS): 3.83

Physical Sciences: 10
Verbal: 10
Biological Sciences: 11
Written Sample: R

Thought the interview went alright, but not great.
Accepted to U of M....not sure what I'm doing yet. This is my first time applying anywhere.

[YuiSunnberi]

Rejected @ 7:43am.
Graduating from uOttawa from biomedical sciences
GPA (OMSAS): 3.81
3.9~ best two years.

Physical Sciences: 11
Biological Sciences: 11
Verbal: 11

Written Sample: R

I actually thought the interview went really well. Guess I came on too strong or something? First time applying.

[Jochi1543]

Rejected and not upset about it at all. I have to say that after my interview there last year, I really couldn't see myself ever attending Queen's, so I don't think I will apply there again if I don't get into med this year. My interview was average, so I was 100% sure I wasn't getting an acceptance today, anyway, so it wasn't a big surprise.

Stats:
Cumulative - somewhere around 3.6
Last 2 years - around 3.86
MCAT: 10 BS 10 VR 12 PS T

[Flame219]

Waitlisted.
Graduated with an H Life Science degree at McMaster University
Last 2 yrs GPA (OMSAS): ~3.9

Physical Sciences: 12
Verbal: 11
Biological Sciences: 10
Written Sample: Q

This was expected, as I didn't think I was good enough to be accepted (even though my interview was on par with my expectations), but not enough to be rejected. My extracurrics was my weak spot and they threw my scores away, so it's of no surprise that I probably won't be getting off the waitlist.

[barnessv]

Mac BioPsych Grad
OMSAS GPA 3.83

MCAT:
PS 10
V 11
BS 12
WS R

EC: lots of overseas volunteering, working with autistic children, one award, research that i'm presenting at a conference, program society at Mac, formal committee member...and other things I can't think of at the moment

Waitlisted here and at Western, but got into U of T, so I'll be removing myself from the waitlist, which will hopefully help out some other people (although who knows where I am on the waitlist)

Congrats everyone that got in!

[Turkelton]

Rejected and not upset about it at all. I have to say that after my interview there last year, I really couldn't see myself ever attending Queen's, so I don't think I will apply there again if I don't get into med this year. My interview was average, so I was 100% sure I wasn't getting an acceptance today, anyway, so it wasn't a big surprise.

Stats:
Cumulative - somewhere around 3.6
Last 2 years - around 3.86
MCAT: 10 BS 10 VR 12 PS T

What happened last year? I was thinking of applying to Queen's next year, but now am very interested to hear what you have to say...

[Pantaloons]

Rejected
Queen's was never my first choice and the rejection was not too much of a surprise.

Geography etc.
Ontario Resident.
Recent undergrad graduate.
Second time applying to medschool. First time applying to Queen's.

Marks
cGPA: 3.76
Most Recent 2-year: 3.77

MCAT: 34S
PS: 10
VR: 11
BS: 13
WS: S

Interview
Not great. It was my very first interview. I feel that if I had a 1 more weeks of prep, it would have been much better. No matter.

Writing Sample
I liked it. I made a few coherent paragraphs and I felt I answered the prompt well.

Accepted at Western. That's where I'm going!

[kandy4]

Waitlisted

cGPA: 3.83 (according to OMSAS)
preGPA: 3.79
best of 2 years is 3.90
MCAT: 10B 11P 10V S
Extra currics: I'm a walking cliche - soccer for many many years, volunteered in a hospital, went to the Philippines for a month, tons of travelling on my own, and lots of little volunteer things through Rotaract.

I also was accepted at UofA and waitlisted at Calgary and will be going to UofA (so guys, it will move! have faith!)

[sickofwaiting]

Surprise, surprise, the wait is still on....

3rd year student, first time applying
GPA (OMSAS): 3.96

Physical Sciences: 12
Verbal: 11
Biological Sciences: 10
Written Sample: S

Thought the interview was nothing special. First time, so didn't think I did my best.Barely finished the writing sample, honestly can't recall what I wrote. I doubt I'll get off the waiting list, though I thought I could've been rejected straight up. It's always tough to judge your own performance :S

[beastort]

Graduate degree in Pharmaceutical sciences
cGPA (OMSAS): 3.2
last 2 years: 3.9

Physical Sciences: 10
Verbal: 11
Biological Sciences: 10
Written Sample: R

Tons of research and research experience, no volunteer work whatsoever, TAing, lots of jobs, but no clubs or anything.

I am totally shocked! But thrilled.

This is my second time applying!

[supafield]

Honours BA in Kin 07
Honours BHSc (Autumn Convocation 09)


cGPA - 3.3
Last 2 years - 3.75

MCAT # 1 - 11 (P), 11 (V), 9 (B), R
MCAT # 2 - 12 (P), 10 (V), 10 (B), S

Applied: Western, Queen's
Interview: Queen's
Waitlist: Queen's

EC's: Random.... Elementary school tutor, student rep on teachers award committee, part time non health job for 5 years, a little bit of research, volunteer at lots of small stuff like open houses/kin special games, lots and lots of intramural sports and lots of travel for leisure.... a tiny bit of shadowing with several doctors and a few months at a health clinic doing odd jobs.

Here's to hoping I'm up there on the waitlist and can edit this post sometime soon!

[Jochi1543]

What happened last year? I was thinking of applying to Queen's next year, but now am very interested to hear what you have to say...

Well, I would definitely apply, because there are certainly people who love it and have it as their first choice - or are very happy to be attending it - and my experience this year was not bad. But it just wasn't a good match for me at all.

[melest]

omg! i'm ecstatic! i thought my interview did not go well. I guess it just shows that you never know.

Second degree student (BSc & BA)
Best two years: 3.78
MCAT: 11/11/12/S

Tons of volunteer work.

Congrats everyone!

[JA09]

Honours BHSc in Life Sciences at Queens (09)

cGPA - 3.61
Last 2 years - 3.72

MCAT # 1 - 10 (P), 9 (V), 12 (B), P
MCAT # 2 - 9 (P), 13 (V), 13 (B), Q

Applied: Western, Queen's, Ottawa, UofC, Mac, UofT
Interview: Queen's only
EC's: Volunteered overseas 2X, President of Charitable On-Campus Club for 2 years + various exec positions on other clubs, Standard hospital volunteering.

Accepted and Attending!

[MoSquared]

cGPA - 3.58
Last 2 years - 3.83

MCAT # 1 - 13 (P), 8 (V), 13 (B), R
MCAT # 2 - 12 (P), 11 (V), 12 (B), S

Applied: Western, Queen's, UofC, UofA, Mac, Toronto
Interview: Queen's, Western, UofC, UofA
Accepted: UC and Queens
Waitlisted: UA and Western

EC's: Lots of research (like a ton, both on NSERC and AHFMR), tons of volunteering at various locations, lots of hobbies that I kept up with including sports and acting

Accepted and Attending!

[gibson303]

I will be removing myself from the Queens waitlist, as I got accepted into Western and it is my first choice. So hopefully someone else can move up on the list!

[~me~]

Waitlisted

Ontario, graduating from Mac Health Sci May 2009.

GPA (last 2 yrs): 3.97

MCAT:
B: 13
V: 11
P: 10
W: S

Interview
I was really nervous and overcompensated by being too cheery (to hide my nervousness). Therefore, I don't think it went very well. I can't say that I'm surprised that I was wait-listed (if anything, I was expecting a rejection :p)

I was however, accepted at Western (my 1st choice!), and will be removing myself from Queen's waitlist. This is my first time applying to any medical school. Good luck to those still waiting to hear back :)

[ratatat]

Hey 3.72 for the best two years, I guess that gives hope for people because it shows the cutoff for best 2 years isn't 3.78 or even 3.75 as previously suggested. Also, congratulations to everyone.

Honours BHSc in Life Sciences at Queens (09)

cGPA - 3.61
Last 2 years - 3.72

MCAT # 1 - 10 (P), 9 (V), 12 (B), P
MCAT # 2 - 9 (P), 13 (V), 13 (B), Q

Applied: Western, Queen's, Ottawa, UofC, Mac, UofT
Interview: Queen's only
EC's: Volunteered overseas 2X, President of Charitable On-Campus Club for 2 years + various exec positions on other clubs, Standard hospital volunteering.

Accepted and Attending!

[Captain h00k!?]

Accepted! Most likely attending

cGPA: 3.86
MCAT: 10P 11V 11B Q



Wore a blue tie and black suit. Fresh breath. Worked out for 1-2 months vigorously prior to interview.

[flamesfan]

Accepted! Most likely attending

cGPA: 3.86
MCAT: 10P 11V 11B Q



Wore a blue tie and black suit. Fresh breath. Worked out for 1-2 months vigorously prior to interview.

you must have been jacked. i wish the interview was a bodybuilding contest

[rmorelan]

Wore a blue tie and black suit. Fresh breath. Worked out for 1-2 months vigorously prior to interview.

and now you have a lucky tie :)

[oh-iknow]

3rd year, cGPA 3.97
13-10-12-Q

I thought the interview went smoothly, but didn't think it went well enough to get an acceptance off the bat; what a pleasant surprise!

Most likely will be attending in Sept 2009 :)

[waterluv]

Accepted
cGPA- 3.8 something
MCAT - 11/13/11Q
Interviewed- Western Queens Calgary Ottawa
Accepted- Western and Queens
Good waitlisted at Ottawa, OOP waitlisted at Calgary
I haven't decided between Western and Queens yet.

[sfinch]

3.98, MCATS WAY ABOVE CUTOFFS
VANCOUVER

GOT INTO QUEEN'S AND UWO - I really want UofT or UBC (waitlisted) though. I need a diverse city. To all the non-whites at Queen's...how do you survive there in Kingston? I remember being so depressed when I was there doing interview weekend...

Good luck to everyone waiting...hopefully I'll get into UBC or UofT soon.

[abcwxyz]

I'm a Ontario resident in 3rd year undergraduate studies. My GPA was 4.0 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 14
Verbal: 12
Biological Sciences: 15
Written Sample: S

I was accepted by Queens & McMaster. This is my first time applying.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend McMaster as my first choice.

[bittersweet08]

I'm an Ontario resident in undergraduate business studies. My GPA was OMSAS 3.88, best 2 years 3.9 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: (10)
Verbal: (11)
Biological Sciences: (11)
Written Sample: (S)

I was accepted by McMaster and Queens
I was waitlisted at UofT and Western
This is my firsttime applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend Queens as my first choice.

[gd86]

I'm an Ontario resident with a hon. BSc. from YorkU in Kinesiology & Health Science:

MCAT was 10p, 11v, 11B, Q

I was accepted at Queens :D finally after 3 years of applications

I was accepted at the University of Calgary
Also good waitlisted at Ottawa and waitlist at Western

This was my 3rd go around in the Canadian Med School Applications saga

[elaine]

Hey everyone,

Just a reminder to please keep this sticky focused on accepted/rejected/waitlisted information, so that it can be helpful to people applying in future years, as well as those on the waitlist. Please create a new or add to existing threads for other questions.

Thanks,
Elaine

[hermite]

Ontario resident:

cGPA: 3.6
Best/last 2 years: 3.9

MCAT
V: 11
P:11
B: 11
W: R

Waitlisted at Western, still waiting to hear back from Dalhousie

[tset]

I'm an Ontario resident who finished my undergrad studies last April and have been working. My GPA was 3.81 for all 4 years and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: (13)
Verbal: (9)
Biological Sciences: (13)
Written Sample: (Q)

I was waitlisted by Queens. This is my second time applying to this school.

Applied to UofT, Queens, MAC, Ottawa, Saskatchewan
Waitlisted at UofT, Queens, Ottawa, Saskatchewan
Accepted at MAC.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend Queen's as my first choice.

[jfairbs]

I'm a 3rd year undergrad enrolled in Medical Science at Western. Here's my info...

Applied
Queen's
UofT
McMaster
Ottawa

Invited for an interview at Queen's only.

GPA
Yr. 1 = 3.71
Yr. 2 = 3.78
cGPA = 3.75

MCAT
Bio. = 12
Phys. = 11
Verb. = 11
Writing = Q

ECs
The big items are: my interest in all things Chinese and ability to speak Mandarin (I should point out that I'm not Asian, but rather a tall white guy with blue eyes), I'm restoring a 1970 Corvette roadster, two trips abroad for volunteering, and then lots of little stuff.

Hopeful for acceptance off the list, but if not there's always next year. Congrats to everybody who got acceptances!:D

[peter879]

I.P. waitlisted at queens, 3rd year York student.

PS: 14
VR: 10
BS: 13
WS: T

GPA: 3.97 cume

[silversurfer]

I'm a masters student from Ontario

MCAT-
Physical -9
Biological-10
Verbal-13
WS-Q

Cumulative GPA-3.60
last 2 years - 3.95

Lots of ECs etc.

I was accepted at Queen's and Calgary, waitlisted (high) at NOSM. Haven't decided between Queen's and Calgary yet.

[Bobloblawslawblog]

Do me a kindness and accept calgary! (Queen's waitlist...)

[gibbs]

Just finished 4th year undergrad at McMaster
MCAT - 12,10,10, S
GPA - 3.92
ECs: lots of research, clubs, student government, newspaper, volunteering at hospital

Applied: U of T, McMaster, Western, Ottawa, Toronto
Interviewed: U of T, McMaster, Ottawa, Toronto
Accepted: U of T, McMaster, Toronto
Waitlisted: Ottawa

Think I'll be attending U of T this year!

[supafield]

^^ lol you didn't apply to queen's ^^?

Edit,

I apologize, I didn't read that Toronto was there twice....
I should have been able to deduce....

As a waitlister! Thanks for getting in elsewhere lol

[MedStudent88]

Just finished 4th year undergrad at McMaster
MCAT - 12,10,10, S
GPA - 3.92
ECs: lots of research, clubs, student government, newspaper, volunteering at hospital

Applied: U of T, McMaster, Western, Ottawa, Toronto
Interviewed: U of T, McMaster, Ottawa, Toronto
Accepted: U of T, McMaster, Toronto
Waitlisted: Ottawa

Think I'll be attending U of T this year!

I think toronto = queens

[finally44]

Hmm except the same post is in the U of T thread too lol. I guess all the excitement must have confused them haha congrats!

[gibbs]

hahha... yeah Toronto= Queens. Guess I should read over what I write before I post it...

and thanks!

[maodiddymao]

Out of Province

GPA: 3.85/4.00
MCAT: PS,VR,BS,W - 10,11,13,Q - 34Q
Autobiographical Sketch - Volunteering, some fun and interesting jobs, extracurricular activities, involvement in the arts, nothing out of the ordinary really.

Interviewed: Memorial, Dalhousie, Queen's, Western, U of Toronto, U of Alberta, U of Calgary
Waitlisted: Queens
Accepted: Memorial, Dalhousie, Western (London Campus), U of Toronto, U of Alberta, U of Calgary

I will be accepting Western.

[hokey123456]

A little late here, accepted on the 15th

GPA 3.87
MCAT 10/10/11/R

interviewed: ottawa/queens/western
accepted: ottawa/queens
waitlisted: western

[ashleym]

ACCEPTED!!!!!

I was on the waitlist and got an email at 8am this morning with an offer of admission!!! Such a surprise! I was not expecting things to start moving until at least monday. I was hoping I was near the top of the list; and I guess I was!

OMSAS GPA: 3.91
MCAT: VR 10, BS 12, PS 12, WS S (34S)

ECs: Nothing too special. Some work, volunteering, a summer of research, intramural sports bla bla bla.

I thought the interview went pretty well coming out of it. I was satisfied with my answers and was able to answer all the questions. I don't think I came of as nervous, and I think I seemed happy to be there.

Good luck to everyone else on the waiting list. IT'S MOVING!!!

[PCB]

got accepted off the waitlist today but I will be declining my offer. Good luck to everyone else

[PTO]

Accepted off the waitlist this morning!


Applying from 3rd year, GPA: 3.7
MCAT: PS 11; VR 11; BS 13; WS S = 35S

ECs: Work; some teaching; international school, travel, and volunteer experience

[latte]

Accepted off the waitlist yesterday! Will be accepting the spot, and can't wait to meet everyone!

U of T - Human Bio/Psych
GPA best two years around 3.75
MCAT: 34S

Good luck to everyone who is still waiting!

[melest]

Hi everyone,

I have been accepted off the waitlist at Western so a spot will be opening up really soon! I will email Queens as soon as I get a confirmation email from Western so Queens can move things along faster. Good Luck!!!!!

[BlessedBeyondBelief]

I too have been accepted off the waitlist at Western.
I will remove myself from the waitlist at Queen's once everything has been finalized with Western!
Good luck :)

[Odie]

I was accepted off the waitlist today at 1:49PM!
Third year undergrad
GPA 3.94
MCAT 12,10,12, R
research, extracurriculars, volunteering

yayayayayyayaayayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

[HD555]

3rd year undergrad at U of T

cGPA: 4.00
MCAT: 14P/11V/15B/Q

Applied: U of T, Queen's, Mac, Ottawa
Interviewed: U of T, Queen's
Accepted: U of T
Waitlisted: Queen's

I will be attending U of T, and have already removed myself from Queen's waitlist. I hope that helps some fellow applicants on the waitlist.

[wannabedoc]

Accepted off waitlist

OOP

GPA: 3.7

MCAT: 33 Q

[Exia]

Sorry this is late!!! But wanted to confirm everything before I posted stuff:

IP 3rd year applicant

Applied: UBC, USask, UOttawa, UofA, UofC, UofT, Queen's
Interviewed: Queen's, UofA, UofC
Waitlisted: Queen's, UofC
Waitlisted then Accepted: UofC
Accepted on the 15th: UofA

I will be attending the UofA

cGPA: 3.87
MCAT: 34Q (with a 31Q [10-10-11-Q] the first time I wrote it) 12-9-13-Q
ECs: lots of leadership (i think this is what got me in, but who knows what actually goes on behind those doors), 5 years of hospital volunteering, 3 summers of research

[tdottokdot]

I've been lurking these forums for a couple of years now, and now I can finally help people with some useful info, I thought I'd post my stats as a grad applicant and give some people hope for future years.

Grad GPA: 3.85ish I think...
Grad productivity: some conference presentations, abstracts, no publications (I'm working on it, sooooon...), departmental and institutional fellowships

Undergrad GPA: 3.55 (Engineering)
Best two years: 3.6ish (not much better I know...)

MCAT: 34Q (11-11-12-Q), first time I wrote it was 32Q (11-12-9-Q)

ECs: In my opinion, nothing world changing, but I commit to activities for long periods of time - Research (4 years and counting, including my master's work), Hospital volunteering (2 yrs), youth counselor (6 years), student leader of professional society chapter in undergrad (3 years), youth convention organizer (3 years)

I had 1 Canadian interview at Queens, (Interviewed at two american schools as well, after to applying to about a thousand of them) and got off the waitlist on friday! I'll be attending Queen's!

[Joben]

I was accepted off the waitlist yesterday at 8:15am!

IP 4th year applicant in the BScH Psych program at Queen's
GPA: 3.6
MCAT: 34Q (12 12 10 Q)

I interviewed at Queen's and Western and was wait listed at both.
I've accepted Queen's offer.

[Microbiodude]

I was accepted off the waitlist at 11:58am, still waitlisted at Western.

GPA: 3.70 (cumulative and last 2 years).
MCAT: 33Q

Good luck to all those waiting!

[Wookus]

Stats:

cGPA: ~3.80
Best two years: 3.85
MCAT: 34Q

EC's: intramurals, 4 years of hospital volunteering, NSERC, clubs, camp work.


Applied: Mac, UOttawa, UofT, Queen's, Western, Dalhousie, American schools (~10)
Interview: St. Louis University, Queen's, Western
Accepted: St. Louis University, Queen's University

I will be accepting Queen's University for another 4 great years in Kingston!

Good luck to those still waiting! There's still lots of movement left!

[Bobloblawslawblog]

Hey,

MCAT 11-physics, 10-verbal, 12-bio, R
cumulative GPA for 3 years (my calculated OMSAS value) - 3.91

Applied to all Ontario schools except NOSM
Interviewed at Western, Queen's and MAC
Waitlisted at all 3
Excepted May 29th at MAC, June 3rd at Queen's
Provisionally accepted Queen's recently.


Also, I made a point of doing no hospital volunteering (though if the question "how did you know medicine was for you" came up, hospital volunteering probably could have been helpful, but as you can see, every person on this forum does it so while it's good for personal growth, it doesn't set you apart). I worked with habitat for humanity which was more fun than anything else and great for communication skills, teamwork, etc. I built that up pretty hard and really advocate it to anyone. No house-building experience needed! A friend of mine asked me to tutor for his charity and I did that for two years, just an hour a week. I worked for a biotech. company in R&D doing ELISAs and worked with Hybridoma cells (truthfully boring stuff most of the time), and some other jobs, overnight camps. I did not go to Africa and save the world. I did not climb Mt. Everest. I did things I enjoyed doing (guitar, hockey, nutrition...) and would have been happy doing even if I never got into medical school after 1001 application cycles. That's my advice, so take it or leave it. GOODLUCK

[mgsk]

I posted this in the UWO area earlier, but might as well do it here too!

cGPA: 3.76
Best two: 3.92
MCAT: B-12, PS-10, VR-10, WS-S (32S)

ECs: Lots of hospital volunteering, long term care home volunteering, club execs, a few instruments, but nothing really out of the ordinary

Interviewed: Queen's, Western
Waitlisted: Both
Accepted!: Western

I've given Western a firm acceptance - best of luck to those still waiting! There's one less person on the waitlist...although who knows where I was on it haha

[Hckyplyr]

accepted in the intial waves but was too lazy to post lol.

GPA 3.95
MCAT 11 10 12 Q
ECs: Worked part time in hospital. volunteered in a lab throughout the year, did some international volunteering stuff, other local volunteering with CBS and continued to play sports and what not.

[Ryan]

cGPA: 3.67
Best 2-years: 3.88
MCAT: 37S

Interviewed: Alberta, Calgary, Queen's, Western
Waitlisted: Calgary, Queen's
Accepted: Western (June 16 off the waitlist!)

ECs: Backpacking in Europe and the Middle East, research, hospital volunteering, St. John Ambulance, youth group, student society, all the usual suspects...