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

[Ian Wong]

Hi all,

Here's a quick questionnaire regarding the admissions process at UBC. 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 UBC. 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

[QG]

I'm a BC resident in undergraduate studies.

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

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

GPA: 85-90%
MCAT: 30+

[kyla]

I'm a BC resident in undergraduate studies.

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

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

MCAT 33 M
GPA ~ 80%

[steverino]

I'm a BC resident in undergraduate studies at UVic.

I was accepted by UBC. 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.

GPA: 83-84%
MCAT: 35M

[silver]

I'm a BC resident, finished undergraduate studies last year.

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

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

GPA: 3.7
MCAT: 37S

[BCgirl]

I'm a BC resident in undergraduate studies. (3rd year applicant)

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

Of all the schools I applied to, UBC was my first choice. (only applied there)


GPA ~3.98
MCAT 36Q

[Sumi23]

I'm a BC resident in undergrad studies. Applied as a 4th year applicant.

I was rejected without interview by UBC. 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.

MCAT: 10/10/10 N

GPA: 84%

Sorry it wasn't M

[szcz79]

I'm a BC resident in undergraduate studies.

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

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

Stats: 37Q
4.00 GPA

[maniac]

I'm a BC resident who's just finished a BSc.

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

I only applied to UBC (Duh! how stupid is that?!), not because I absolutely loooooove UBC, but because I am limited to where I can move.

Overall GPA: 3.93
MCAT: 28P

[Angel]

I'm an Alberta resident, a Respiratory Therapist, and an AnaestheticTechnologist. I have also completed all but 2 courses towards a CMMB degree at U of C.

I was accepted by Calgary and UBC plus interview in Edmonton. This is my first time applying to these schools.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend U of C as my first choice :)

GPA: 3.98
MCAT: 28Q
EC's: international team sports, sports awards, teaching, judging, evaluating, lots of travel, etc........

[Beaver]

Hi Im an Ontario resident

Bsc(Toronto) Phd(Toronto)

GPA: 3.92 OMSAS
MCAT 12 12 12 Q

I was waitlisted at UBC

No biggie, it was fun to go and check out Vancouver......beautiful city!

Good luck to everyone

[waitingayearforHarvard]

Hi Im an British Columbia resident

B.Sc. (UBC)

GPA: 3.98 OMSAS
MCAT 13 15 14 T

I was waitlisted at UBC, but I got in to everother school in Canada except the french ones.

I also got into Princeton, John Hopkins and Duke.. thinking of applying to Harvard next year.. didn't think I could get in so I didn't this year.. (because i wrote my MCAT in Aug so I applied blind to most schools)

ciao

[premed]

uhh, Princeton doesn't have a med school...

[erikvenos]

maybe he's not talking about the well known Princeton in the states but the one in Europe. I heard that one was rivals Oxford and Cambridge as one of the top schools.

[er]

er.....there's also no such college in England by this name also......

[UWOMED2005]

Yeah, and the top medical schools in Europe aren't Oxford and Cambridge. Stop being so Anglo-centric. They're La Sorbonne (Paris. . . btw it's a city in France. I'm kind of wondering if some of the people posting in this thread realize that :) ) and Heidelburg (Germany,) at least according to the Gourman report. Of course noone here cares about such rankings. . . Europe has just brought in new regulations allowing doctors trained at any school in Europe to work in pretty much any hospital in Europe, language dependent. Or so I've been told.

Seems that someone is getting their ideas of which schools are best from pop culture.

[kencork3]

Also, anyone serious about US medical schools or US universities in general knows that its

JohnS Hopkins University

Often mistakenly called John Hopkins by the unknowing.

unless it was a typo...unlikely, but you never know I suppose.

[xanth]

I'm a BC and Alberta resident in undergraduate studies (just graduated from UBC). My average was about 90% over the past three years. Can't really remember my MCAT scores.

This was my second time applying (I applied last year as a third-year student and was rejected!)

UBC and U of C were my top choices (also applied to Queens' and U of T). I was accepted by both U of C and UBC, and will probably decline UBC's offer.

[monksters]

GPA: approx 84.9
MCAT: V=8 B=10 P=9
Degree: Pharmacology
Application: numbero 2
Extracurrics:
Founder of Student Mentor Service
Board member of Non Profit Agency
Lots of Travel
International Volunteer
Clinical Research
Volleyball, Snowboarding, Climbing and Guitar

[wannabedoc]

I'm a BC resident in undergraduate studies. My GPA was 3.89 and my MCAT scores were:

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

I was accepted by UBC. This is my first time applying to this school. I have yet to hear from any of the other 4 schools where I applied.

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

[davidubc]

I'm a BC resident in undergraduate studies. My GPA was 74% and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 8
Verbal: 9
Biological Sciences: 10
Written Sample: N

I was accepted by UBC and by the university college Cork in Ireland. This is my second time applying to this school.

UBC was my first choice

[MerlininNippon]

I'm a BC resident. My GPA was 81% and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 14
Verbal: 11
Biological Sciences: 14
Written Sample: Q

I was accepted by UBC - Vancouver. This is my second time applying to this school. Rejected without interview last year.

UBC is my first choice.

[thetigerman]

3rd year UBC zoology.
Applied only to UBC and U of C.
MCAT B 11, P 12, V 13 R
GPA 85
No interview U of C, accepted UBC

[Malwa]

Grad this year with BSc. from UBC. Applied only to UBC, second time applicant.
GPA 85
MCAT 11's and S
Accepted UBC (Van) :rollin

[kupo]

I am a BC resident in just finished MICB and IMM undergrad at UBC (5 years).

GPA: 85.6%
MCAT (VPBW): 9-10-11-O (previous try was 4-11-12-R)
I'm waitlisted at UBC.

First time applying. I have applied to 7 other schools receiving no interview calls.

UBC is definitely my first choice. I like it here.

kupo

[Kirsteen]

I'm an Ontario resident in graduate studies. My overall GPA was 81.6 (according to UBC GPA calculation policies), my last 60 credits averaged at 86.6, and my MCAT scores were:

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

I was waitlisted at all three sites by UBC and I am currently sitting in the top half of each of the site waitlists. This is my more than third time applying to this school.

Cheers,
Kirsteen

[northpole]

Hi there,
My marks/MCAT scores were really not that great.
8 PS, 9 VR, 10 BS Q.
My GPA was somewhere around 80%.
My pre-req GPA was perhaps a bit lower (that damn organic chem. really hurt!).

Congratulations everyone!!!!
Laura.

[Laadi]

I'm a BC resident in undergraduate studies. My GPA was 92% and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: (11)
Verbal: (9)
Biological Sciences: (12)
Written Sample: (Q)

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

Either U of T( if I get accepted) or UBC, haven't decided yet.

Laadi

[Kirsteen]

Hi northpole,

You forgot to mention: were you accepted, waitlisted or (hopefully not) rejected by UBC? :)

Cheers,
Kirsteen

[northpole]

Hey there,
I forgot to mention in providing my GPA/MCAT stats that I was accepted this year. I'll be in PG.
Sorry about that! I'm still a bit of a spaz after hearing the news! :rollin

[northpole]

ps.
this is my second time applying to UBC. Last year I did not get an interview. I also applied last year to U of C, Mac, and Memorial and didn't get any interviews there either! This year I only applied to UBC. I thought afterwards that that may have been a mistake to put all my eggs in one basket- but I guess it turned out well!;)

[sn0w0wl]

I'm a BC resident in M.Sc. Toxicology graduate studies (undergrad was B.Sc. in Biology). I never worked out my 4-pt GPA (everyone calculates it differently, and my school didn't use a 4-pt system), but I only ever got one B+, rest A-, A, A+.

My MCAT scores were:

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

I was accepted by Calgary, waitlisted by UBC (wish I knew where I lost marks). This is my first time applying to med school (chickened out pre-MSc).

[ubcpharmer]

Hi

Overall GPA: 83%
LAst 60: 85.5%
PreReq: 76%
MCAT 10/10/10/R

I am a BC resident who just finished his Bsc. in pharmacy from UBC. This is my second time applying (last year rejested w/o interview)
Accepted to UBC vancouver site, waiting to here from Western and Manitoba

UBC is my first choice

[Bleepo]

I'm an Ontario resident currently finishing my B.Ed. at U of T. I finished my B.Sc. last year at the University of Waterloo.

GPA: 3.96
MCAT:
Verbal - 9
Biological - 10
Physical - 9
Written - N

This is my first time applying to UBC, my second time applying to medicine. I was waitlisted at Memorial and still waiting to hear from UT and Ottawa. It'll be a tough call if I get accepted into UT or Ottawa as well. :rollin

[Jazz]

Overall GPA: 85%
Last 60: 88%
PreReq: 85%
MCAT 11/13/12/Q

I am a BC resident and majored in biochemistry at UBC (graduated in 2003). This is my 2nd time applying to this school (accepted at Vancouver-Fraser site). I was rejected post-interview last year.

I also interviewed at Calgary (waitlisted) and Queen's.
I will be attending UBC.

[Thumbelina]

Hey, I'm a BC resident graduating this year with a BSc. Pharm. and I was accepted to the Vancouver site.

Overall GPA: 85%
Last 60 credits: 88%
Prerequisites: 82%

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

This is my second time applying, I was rejected last year after the interview. I also interviewed at Queens and UofT and am still waiting to here back from them.

[sparkle]

Hi, I'm a BC resident and applied to UBC (as 3rd yr applicant).

GPA = 87%
last 60 = 87%
pre-reqs = 87%
MCAT = 8 (VR) 9 (PS) 10 (BS) O

Rejected after interview...oh well.

[dirk]

I'm a BC resident in undergraduate studies. My GPA was 3.5 and my MCAT scores were:

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

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

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend UBC Med School) as my first choice, even though I was accepted at Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Johns Hopkins and Berkeley. Oh no wait, I made that last bit up...I guess its contagious! The UBC bit is for real though.

[Novoulmi]

I'm a BC resident.
PreReq/Last60/GPA = 80%/90%/88%

Physical Sciences: 10
Verbal: 9
Biological Sciences: 11
Written Sample: M (Ouch)

I was accepted by UBC IMP program, My first choice for school and my #1 site preference. I'm so excited to meet everyone. Congrats too all.

[UBClebronjames]

Congratulations to everyone who was fortunate enough to get accepted! See you all Aug 30th

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I'm a BC resident who graduated last year with a BSc. in Biopsychology from UBC (first two years at UofWaterloo) and I was accepted to the Vancouver site.

Overall GPA: 83%
Last 60 credits: 88%
Prerequisites: 80%

OMSAS GPA:
first year: 3.05
second year: 3.68
2/3 summer: 4.00
third year: 3.75
fourth year: 3.90
*fifth year (current yr) 4.00

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

This is my second time applying, I was rejected last year without an interview. I also interviewed at Queens, UofT & Western and am still waiting to here back from them.

[lex]

I'm a BC resident, graduated a few years ago in the US and returned to post-bacc to get prereqs. Blindly estimating UBC's conversion from the lower bound of alpha-only grades, my CGPA was approximately 78, prereq was 84 and my last 60 was 87. My MCAT scores was 36R:

Physical Sciences: 13
Verbal: 12
Biological Sciences: 11
Written Sample: R

I was accepted by UBC (VFMP (ranked 1)), Dalhousie, and Calgary, and Queen's. Interviewed at these four schools and was rejected without interview elsewhere. This was my first time applying.

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[kanayo101]

I'm a BC resident in undergraduate studies. My GPA was 82-85% and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 10
Verbal: 8 :\
Biological Sciences: 11
Written Sample: Q

I was rejected by UBC. 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 (only applied to UBC this year).

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I am currently not an overly happy camper, but that will change soon enough!! Congrats to those who were accepted and good luck to the rest of us!

[ewon2003]

Hi everyone,

I'll be joining you in Vancouver-Fraser program in September. It looks like lot of you in this site have very good grades and especially MCAT scores... makes me wonder how I got in.

here's my stats:

Overall %: 80%
Last 60 credits: 86%
Prereq: 77%

MCAT: 9/14/11 Q

Average extra-curricular and community service, nothing too interesting to talk about. Felt my interview went all right. I am still waiting from Queens and Western, but have decided to go to UBC.

[flowers]

hey evon, are you in or out of province?

[flowers]

northpole - are you inprovince or out of province?

[yy]

Accepted at UBC Vancouver-Fraser site
Overall GPA: ~80%
Last 60:~80%
Prereq: 89%
MCAT:8/9/10/S
Only applied to UBC
BC resident

[iddle]

accepted to NMP

MCAT 27O (no time to study in the summer!!)
Overall ave, last 60, prereq. all at 90

PG resident, only applied to UBC

[northpole]

Hey Flowers,
I'm from Vancouver. Got into the NMP (although it was originally my second choice, I am now happy to go there!).:)

[woodland]

Here is my info:

I'm a B.C. Resident. Did my B.Sc. at UBC and am currently finishing my masters at UBC.

My overall GPA: ~80%
My last 60 credits: ~89%
My prereqs: 74.21%

My MCAT V=8, B=10, P=10, W=P

-woodland

[Kirsteen]

Hi there ewon2003,

Felt my interview went all right. I am still waiting from Queens and Western, but have decided to go to UBC. Are you from Ontario or a BC resident? :)

Cheers,
Kirsteen

[ewon2003]

Hi everyone,

Had some partying after the acceptance from UBC.

I was just rejected by Queens, and probably too by Western cuz I haven't received anything yet. Oh well.

I am in province, and have been reading a lot of postings ever since I received interview offers. Your postings (especially those from Kirsteen and Ian) have been invaluable, and helped me a lot.

Best of luck to those of you waitlisted or re-applying waitlist, and I look forward to seeing some of you at the financial seminar.

Thanks.

[venetianblinds]

I'm a BC resident who has just completed her undergraduate studies. My GPA was 3.51 (OMSAS) and my MCAT scores were 25P (very low in comparison).

By grace, I was accepted by UBC. This is my first time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend UBC or McMaster.

-venetianblinds :)

[yameater]

Overall GPA: 83%
MCAT: 10PS/10BS/9VR/WS: R

Status at UBC: accepted, first-time applicant, in-province, 4th year student (just graduated)

[coastal79]

I'm a BC resident who graduated from UVIC with a BA in English in 2002. I had an A- average, and my MCAT marks were 13-15 VR, 10 BS, 10 PS, Q. This was the second time that I applied to UBC and, just for all of you who were also rejected and might be getting a bit depressed, my pre-interview mark went from 25/50 the first time I applied to 36/50 this last time.

Of all the schools I applied to I would most like to attend Queens and, wonderful how these things work out, I'll be there in September ;)

I was also interviewed at U of A and Manitoba and should hear about them in the next few days.

[PGmed]

Accepted on fourth application!

BC resident. Masters in Ethnobotany at UBC, BSc Hns Plant Biology UBC/Waterloo
Lots of publications and tons of volunteer work including 2 summers and 1 year as a medical missionary, Guatemala twice, Bolivia and Mexico.

Overall GPA ~ 78%
Last 60 ~ 84%
Prereq ~ 80%

3rd MCAT: V=9, P=10, W=M, B=11

I have been accepted to NMP, which was my first choice.

This was my fourth application to UBC, and my first time interviewing.
2004: Applied to UBC & Calgary, -accepted at UBC, no interview at Calgary
2003: Applied to 10 schools. Only interviewed at Calgary--OOP Waitlist
2000: Applied to 10 schools. No interviews
1999: Applied to 10 schools. No interviews

[shrimp]

PGmed,

Are you a health care professional? how can you be a medical missionary? What did you do in those countries?

[PGmed]

No, I am not a health care professional. At the time I was just a pre med student interested in medicine. I got involved in medical missionary work by directly contacting Doctors who are actively volunteering overseas.

My first trip to Guatemala was an extension of a two week tour with Y.W.A.M. During that tour I met a Canadian doctor running a rural clinic. The conditions of the clinic were insane. I stayed on for the next three months doing mostly triage. I learned a lot of medicine, but it was a crazy experience. I was in way over my head.

Two years later I got on with S.I.M. as a short term missionary. I spent four months in Bolivia in their “medical elective program”. This program is intended for med students, and typically American med students get credit for this. In Bolivia I spent the first two months with an Australian pediatrician who was starting up his own urban practice. I then spent the next two months with an American Family Doctor who was servicing an extremely remote area in the Bolivian highlands. In both these situations I was treated like a student; I shadowed these doctors, performed vaccination clinics, assisted with house/village calls, and helped out with the government required paper work. It was much more of a study experience then it was a work experience.

This past year I volunteered with Faith in Practice, and worked in the OR of Hermano Pedro Hospital in Antigua, Guatemala. I assisted surgeons and specialists who were visiting from the states. Faith in Practice is an American organization which staffs this hospital with specialists from the states. The specialists form teams of health care workers which each come down for a one week stay. The teams consist of Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Scrub tecs, and recovery nurses. The teams rotate in such a way that the hospital is always fully staffed. I assisted teams of general surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, ENTs, OB/GYNs, and plastics. Typically there is way more demand for surgery then the team can ever satisfy. Thus the surgeons take advantage of any one who is willing to assist, so that each surgeon can then maximize a surgical theater. It was an amazing learning experience. I started of by just holding, retracting, and driving the laparoscopic cameras, but by the end I was doing much more.

Brian.

[shrimp]

wow! I really admire that you had so many wonderful experience! I wonder if all of them were volunteering work....or did you get paid? Honestly, after graduation, I don't have money to travel and do months of volunteering work. Therefore, I can only join local volunteer programs.

[PGmed]

Hey Shrimp.

All of my overseas work was volunteer, and I had to pay my way. But because of my experiences I received tax breaks and some scholarships which were based on my volunteer work. Surprisingly, it is not as expensive as you would think. Living expenses in a third world country are very cheap. However, if staying in the home of a missionary, it is customary to pay a room and board fee.

Some Christian organizations such as S.I.M. assist you in fundraising for missionary work. They would prefer it if participants did not use personal finances to fund their work.

Brian.

[dttran]

Hi Northpole:

Are you in or OOProvince?

dttran

[tryptophan589]

I'm a BC resident in graduate studies. My GPA was 3.28 (ugrad) and 3.89 (grad) and my MCAT scores were:

27R

I was accepted by UBC (NMP). This is my second time applying to this school.

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

[Soccer12]

Hi all,

I was accepted at UBC, U of T, McMaster and waitlisted at Calgary. I am a BC resident who almost completed a degree in Biochemistry before being accepted to med. This was my first time applying.

My GPA was 3.95 (OMSAS) and my MCAT scores were:

Verbal: 11
Physical Sc.: 11
Biology: 12
Writing: R

[californicator]

My friend "SC" got into UBC Vancouver today. at 2:45pm EST.

Congrats to SC, who may be the first Torontonian to get in and go to UBC in a long time.

:rollin

[Smurfmed]

hey, could u give us a summary of your extracurrics, degrees, etc?

[adduction]

I'm a BC resident who just graduated from UBC with a B.Sc. (Biochem). My GPA was 85% and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 14
Verbal: 11
Biological Sciences: 13
Written Sample: Q

I was accepted by UBC and U of A. This is my second time applying to both these schools.

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

[FungManX]

Thought I'd help keep the tradition going.. hehe seems like everyone is gonna get their acceptances/waitlist/rejection letters soon
so.... here it is cut and pasted from one of Ian's posts from a while back.

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Hi all,

Here's a quick questionnaire regarding the admissions process at UBC. 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

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 UBC. 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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[tigerlily]

I'm a BC student with an undergrad degree (B.Sc. in combined biology and psychology). My overall GPA was 75-80% (I think...) and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 9
Verbal: 12
Biological Sciences: 10
Written Sample: R

I was accepted by UBC (I'm assuming it's supposed to say UBC and not Calgary) ;) This is my second time applying to this school, but the first time with an interview. It was the only school I applied to and I got my first site choice, VFMP.

[TKP 123]

Welcome to VFMP, tigerlily. See u in September! :hat

[turk]

GPA (all) ~ 85, Prereq ~ 84, Last 60 ~ 86.
MCATS: 28Q, 25Q
Accepted to VFMP. Second time applying.
Congrats to everyone!!


Pat

[tigerlily]

Thanks TKP. Wow so many thoughts going through my head. I can't believe I'm going to be in Vancouver for FOUR years at least... wow. LOL. (well, obviously with travel options for some of 3rd and 4th year, but... whatever!)

[Burachan83]

I'm a BC resident with an undergrad degree in Integrated Sciences. My GPA was 86% and MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 10
Verbal: 10
Biological Sciences: 9
Written Sample: S

I was accepted by UBC. This is my third time applying.

[whitsundays]

I'm a BC resident with an undergrad degree in Engineering Sciences. My GPA was 3.88 and MCAT scores were:

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

I was rejected by UBC. This is my second time applying.

[goodgye]

BC resident, in-prov. Just finished year 4 of general science degree (a few classes short of graduating though).

Overall GPA: 84.5%
last 60: 90%
pre-req: 82%
MCAT: V8,B13,P14,Q

Only applied to UBC, first timer. Accepted. See you all in august!!

[want2Bmd]

BC resident, in-prov. Just finished hons biochem degree.

Overall GPA: 79%
last 60: 83%
pre-req: 82%
MCAT: V9,B12,P11, Q

Only applied to UBC, second time applying (first interview) WAITLISTED! GAH! Hopefully see you in August!

[medsmurf]

I currently live in Alberta but for admissions purposes I am a B.C. and Alberta resident. Finished B.Sc in Biochemistry at UVic and M.Sc. in Immunology at U of A.

Undergrad GPA: ~3.75 (bombed first year but did much better in later years)
Grad GPA: 3.70

Physical Sciences: 11
Verbal: 9
Biological Sciences: 13
Written Sample: P

I was accepted by U of C, UBC (first choice IMP) and U of T.
Rejected pre-interview Queens, Western and Manitoba (application ineligible for Manitoba).
Waiting to hear from U of A (either waitlist or reject).

Second time applying to UBC, U of C and U of A.
First time applying to the others.

Of all the schools I applied to I am torn between UBC and U of C

[JTTC]

BC resident. 86% GPA overall, 90% pre-req, 86% last 60. MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: (11)
Verbal: (9)
Biological Sciences: (10)
Written Sample: (Q)

Rejected. First time applying.

[hiredhelp]

BC Resident- finishing 4th year of Pharmacy (had 1 year general science). 85% GPA overall, 87% last 60. Mcat scores were:

PS: 11
V: 10
BS: 13
Writing Sample (Q)

First time applying.

[ssc427]

BC resident - finishing PhD in biophysics.
Accepted to IMP (1st choice)
first time applying

7.6 last 60 (goofy UVic scale)
BS 12
PS 13
VR 11
WS Q

Also accepted and waitlisted at a few other places but will be attending UBC in the fall :)

See you all in the fall!

[UBCstu]

BC resident- in final yr of honours biochem degree

gpa ~85%

MCAT

physical: 14
verbal: 11
biological: 12
writing: R

I was rejected by UBC (first attempt).

[qootan]

BC resident, in-prov. Finished an undergrad degree in Biochemistry at McGill last year. My GPA was 3.96 and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 9
Verbal: 8
Biological Sciences: 13
Written Sample: Q

I was accepted by UBC and U of A, and rejected pre-interview by U of C. First time applying.

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

See you all in the Fall!

[nostalg]

I'm a BC resident. I finished my B.Sc. Last year. My GPA was (79) and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 9,9
Verbal: 8,9
Biological Sciences: 10,12
Written Sample: M, O

I was ( waitlisted) by UBC. This is my ( second ) time applying to this school.

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

[Lurkergonepublic]

Alberta Resident. Completed BSC in Biochem a few years ago.

3.56 GPA
MCAT: 12,12,12,S

I was rejected by UBC
Accepted by UofA
Waitlisted by UofC
Still waiting on Manitoba.

Rejected pre-interview by UofT, UofO, OWO, Queens.

This was my second year applying. Last year I just missed the interview cutoff.

[csp0304]

BC resident. Just finished 3rd year pharmacology at UBC.

The overall GPA I applied with was 91%.
My MCAT wasn't too great.

Physical Sciences: (11)
Verbal: (9)
Biological Sciences: (10)
Written Sample: (N)

I was accepted to VFMP. This is my first time applying.

See you in August!

[GundamDX]

I'm a BC resident in the last year (5th)of my Microbiology and Immunology Co-op Program.

GPAs (ones I applied with): overall - ~85%
last 60 - ~85%
prereqs - ~85%
*my last term (this term) was so bad it was a 80% avg so brought my *official* last 60 down to 84.4% :P

Physical Sciences: 11
Verbal: 8 <--- yes bad, I know
Biological Sciences: 10
Written Sample: R

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

I'll go to UBC (VF program) for sure because that's the only school that interviewed me and took me :)
U of T: GPA too low for it I guess... OMSAS made me into a 3.79, I think
Queens: didn't make the 32 cutoff

I've posted the list of ECs that I applied with a while ago coz I was wondering if I could get an interview...:P have a look at if you want.

Since this board has been so helpful I'd be happy to answer questions from anyone if I could be of assistance in anyway.

Class of 2010 see you all in August, can't wait to meet all of you !!!

[Persistent]

Hey everyone,
congrats to everyone who got in... To those who are waitlisted/rejected, do not give up hope. Persistence goes a long way.

As for my stats... it'll leave you wondering why I got in.. :S

I'm a (BC) resident. I got my BSc in 2004 (major=psych, minor=philosophy). My overall GPA was (77.7%), Last 60 credits GPA was (80.2%), and my preReq GPA was (73%) and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: (8)
Verbal: (9)
Biological Sciences: (10)
Written Sample: (Q)

I was (accepted) by UBC. This is my (third) time applying to this school.

Of all the schools I applied to, I'd like to attend (UBC Med School) as my first choice. UBC is the only Canadian school I applied to (this is pretty obvious with my gpa/mcat scores and my OOP status for all other schools).

Yes, UBC does put a lot of emphasis on ECs and Interview, both of which I feel like I did a good job of. And.... I think my persistence paid off especially because I was able to portray it to them during my interview. Don't lose faith, keep trying if this is really what you want to do and where you want to do it.

Also, to answer the question of a previous thread (long ago)...YES you can get in with a 78% avg and it is definately worth applying. I am proof of that. If anyone needs any subjective advice which comes with no guarantees, private msg me and I would love to give you my $0.02.

Congrats/Good Luck.


Persistent

[ubcredfox]

B.C. resident; B.Sc. (Honours) in 2005 from UBC.

GPA overall was something like 82% and around 90% for the last two years.

MCAT scores:
11 Verbal
12 Biological
13 Physical
Q Writing Sample

I was accepted by UBC and Queen's. It is my 2nd time applying to UBC (after being rejected without interview the first time) and my 1st time applying to Queen's. I actually don't know which school to choose....

[KarateMD2010]

Hi everyone! Hope all are doing well. I put off posting my mini-bio here, but I figured it will help those who are contemplating applying.

Third-Year Biochemistry, at the University of Windsor (SWOMEN applicant from Windsor).

GPA: 3.95 (OMSAS)

MCAT: 32T

Physical: 11
Verbal: 10
Bio: 11
Writing Sample: T

Extracurriculars: Teaching karate, hospital volunteer work, various one-day events, and travelling.

Applied to: UWO, Mac, UBC, U of T, Queen's, Ottawa, Alberta, Calgary, and even Memorial (is it obvious that I wanted to move on??)

No Love: Ottawa (who don't seem to like third years), Memorial, and
Alberta & Calgary (who maybe don't like Ontarians...lol...just kidding)

Interviews: UBC, UWO, McMaster, U of T, and Queen's

Waitlisted: UBC (OOP), U of T, and Queen's.

Accepted: UWO and McMaster! :)

I already accepted UWO's offer and am looking forward to meeting all my fellow classmates at the end of August. Good luck to those applying and those waitlisted.

[UAlabrat]

I attended highschool in BC and university in Alberta, so I'm considered a resident in both provinces. I just finished by undergrad in Medical Laboratory Science at the U of A. My cGPA was ~3.6, my best year 3.9.
MCAT scores: 8 (gross), 13, 11, Q
I applied to U of C, UBC and UWO, but interviewed only at UBC and UofC. I was accepted to both schools, but declined UBC because I got into NMP. I'm waitlisted for VFP (which was my first choice), and it looks like I'll be heading to Calgary. This is the second time I've applied and interviewed...

[don't call me dwight]

Hey, I see no one has been posting this year, so I'll kick things off.

B.C. resident; B.Sc. (Honours) in 2006 from UBC.

GPA overall was 81% and 87% for the last 60 credits.

MCAT scores
9 Verbal
11 Biological
12 Physical
Q Writing Sample

Volunteering in hospices, hospitals (local and international), and some fundraising. Lots of research and two publications. Lots of sports and some leadership through student groups.

This is my third time applying, first time rejected w/o interview, last year I was waitlisted, this year I was accepted to VFMP. I applied all over the place but was only interviewed at UBC, I'm considered in-province for Ontario too, but still no luck there.

Congrats to everyone who got accepted, for those who didn't, keep trying, it will happen for you.

D

[paulista]

B.C. resident. B.Sc. in Physics from UBC (2006).

GPA=83.8%
Last 60=86.3% (according to my calculations)
Prereq=79.5%

MCAT scores
10 Verbal
8 Biological
10 Physical
Q Writing Sample

Volunteer trip to an orphanage in Haiti (2002), volunteer trip and physician shadowing for 2 weeks in Congo (2006). Surgeon shadowing in Brazil. Some other minor volunteering. Two years working as a care aid at a group home for disabled persons. Extensive travelling (South America, Europe, Africa, Central America..). Sports throughout high school and intramurals at UBC.

Second time applying to UBC. Last year I did not do well on the interview (young and nervous) and was rejected. This year worked very hard on my essay and practiced extensively for the interview. Thought I nailed it and I'm kinda wondering where I went wrong in my application...??... Guess I have to wait for the rejection package to come.

Congratulations to all those who got offers! To all those who share my fate, don't give up and try again come October.

[miyakebee]

BC Resident
BA in Psych/Linguistics + 3 extra years of undergrad in sciences.
1st time applying to meds.
Accepted to VFMP.
Overall Average:81
Last 60 Credits:86
Prerequisites:85
MCAT: 34Q (10P, 12V, 12B)

[drcave]

MCAT: 44Q (10P, 12V, 12B)

Good thing they don't have simple addition on the MCAT. At first I saw your score and thought wow!

My stats
Accept NMP
BSc Biology Waterloo 1995, 85 GPA all categories
MSc Biology UVic 2001 slightly better GPA
MCAT 37P 13 VR, 12, 12
Rural applicant
Age 35
First time applying.

[KeaneFan]

Rejected post interview. First time applying. IP.
Last 60 ~82%.
Overall ~81%.
MCAT 32P.
3rd year applicant in a coop program
Various volunteering (some long term, some short term), music, travelling...
Obviously there were numerous flaws with my application, but could my selection of "no interest" for NMP and IMP in the site choosing section have contributed to my rejection? I understand they don't see my choices until offers are made though. I'm not saying this would apply to me, but say, hypothetically, if they have an applicant that chose "no interest" for NMP and IMP and there are no spots left for VFMP then what would they do with that applicant?

[Biochemnerd]

BC Resident
BSC (honours) at UBC 2005

Overall Average:84
Last 60 Credits:86
Prerequisites:80
MCAT: 31M (12, 7, 12) ;38O (14P, 10V, 14B)

This is my second time apply. Last year, I was rejected because of a not so strong reference letter and my MCAT score. My prof said he would like to see me pursue a career in research in the letter; that gave me the flag. I aced last interview. 88% after scale 10/10 for recommendation.

This year, I am in the waitlist. Last year, the adm people told me to retake the MCAT and ask for another acedemic reference. I deligently followed their suggestions, but apparantly there are still problems in my application.

I still don't know why I am in waitlist this time. Maybe my MCAT score is still not high enough for them. Anyways, I hope I would never get to know the reason. I want to get in this year.
________
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[antisera]

BC Resident, BSc in Microbiology & Immunology (07)
GPA around 85-86% for each category
MCAT 10/11/12Q

One NSERC, competitive swimming, soup kitchen, multi-ethnic school club founder, hospital, tons of hours at daycamps/overnight camps for kids, Aboriginal reserves, volunteer coordinator.

I was shocked I got in because I didn't feel my interview went amazing, I felt I came across as young & really nervous and the interviewers were mainly stone faced. I look forward to meeting you guys in Sept! :)

[shaka84]

Accepted NMP (1st choice)
BC resident
Overall GPA ~84%
Last 60 credits ~88%
Prereq's ~80%
MCAT 27 ( took it twelve years post organic chem and took it in the ear, I think it shows that a poor MCAT can be over come.)
B.Sc. from UBC in Microbio in 1998
Have been a chiropractor for almost six years.

EC's medical director 2004 BC summer Games, vice-president 2006 BC seniors Games, Board of directors (community foundation, land trust society, social development advisory) did clinical rotation in AIDS clinic, clinic for severe disabilities, varsity football player at UBC, internship at rhode island spine center, marathon runner, one paper published etc...

Somewhat shocked but totally relieved.

Ryan

Second time applying, rejected last year post interview.

[Poolboy]

BC resident
Accepted VFMP (1st choice)
4th time applying (rejected no interview, rejected post-interview x 2, accepted)

Overall GPA: 77%
Final 60: 87.1%
Pre-req: 70.5%
Academic score: 2003 (15.4), 2004 (19), 2005 (19.6)

MCAT
2003: 8(PS), 8 (BS), 11 (VR), Q (WS)
2006: 9(PS), 11(BS), 10(VR), O(WS)

Non-Academic: Tons of leadership positions, lived in Japan for two years, lived in Mexico for six months working with doctors in a clinic, hospital volunteer, first-aid volunteer, volunteer fireman, music (piano, percussion), tons of sports (playing and coaching) - this has always been the stronger part of my application (2004: 18.4, 2005: 17.7, 2006: 20.4).

I had bad interviews in my second and third time applying (2004: 75.3 consensus, 5/10 recommendation, 2005: 75.95 consensus, 4.5/10 recommendation, 2006: must have been better).

I was a late bloomer, not wanting to do medicine until I finished my first undergrad (biology) - after living in Japan I tried to give medicine a try - boosted up my GPA by going back and then boosted my Non-Academic by volunteering tons (had already done a lot in my first undergrad). I've been a teacher while waiting.

I was always encouraged by those who got in with not so steller academic marks and MCATS (I love my pre-req GPA!) - so I encourage those people to keep trying - do whatever you can - and do great on the interview and you never know!

[Shine]

BC Resident
Accepted to VFMP (1st choice)
2nd time applying (rejected post interview last year)
B.Sc (Honours)

Overall: 83%
Final 60: 84%
Prereq: 82%

MCAT: 10,10,6 (VR-> was horrible, but it's hope to all those who have poor MCAT scores. You can still get in with a six!) WS:0

EC: Research (3 papers pending), hospital volunteering, volunteering overseas, a few community service positions, traveled, involved in university student club, tutor, etc

Keep trying and don't be discouraged by a low MCAT score. Rock the interview! Good luck everyone!

[bill7531]

I'm a BC resident in my 3rd year honours biochemistry studies.

MCAT 38O
Physical Sciences: 15
Verbal: 10
Biological Sciences: 13
Written Sample: O

GPA
Overall: 89
Last 60: 89
Pre-req: 85

I was accepted by UBC VFMP (first choice). This is my first time applying to this school.

Volunteer in hospital, Canadian Cancer Society, Summer camp leader, World Vision advocator. Piano teacher, high school tutor for 5 years.

Can't wait to see you all in class!!!

For those who are still waiting or can't make it this year, I also want to see you guys this year or the upcoming year!!!

[rabz]

Accepted VFMP (1st choice)
Non-BC Resident
GPA (overall): 77%
GPA (final 60): 86%
MCAT: 36M (11P, 12B, 13VR)
B.Sc (hon) Biochemistry
M.Sc Microbiology (defending next month) (GPA: 85%)
4 years research experience (microbiology), 3 peer-reviewed publications
12 months of medical related volunteer exp (4-6hr/week)
3 years of community service volunteer exp (2-8hr/week)
1st time applicant

[Kuantum]

You have NO IDEA how excited I am to post here.

Accepted VFMP (1st choice...very excited to be moving to vancouver)
OOP
GPA (overall) - 3.93/4.00 OMSAS
last 60 credits GPA - 3.93/4.00 OMSAS because my last 60 were just my first 2 years of school
MCAT: 13PS 6VR 12BS S (31S) - they are serious about WS and english mark making up for your VR (i got an A in english and S on the writing sample)
just finished 3rd year at the University of Manitoba in Biochemistry

wrote the MCAT again to apply for next year 13PS 9VR 12BS T (34T)

1 summer of NSERC - protein chemsitry
travelled overseas for 2 months volunteering at HIV/AIDS clinic
hospital volunteering
volunteering with autistic children
some intramural sports
TAing
more travelling
other activities i wont bother mentioning but showed a great deal of commitment to

1st time applicant

such a roller coaster year

Applied: UT, Queen`s, Ottawa, UofM, UofA, UBC
Rejected Pre-interview: UT, Queen`s, Ottawa, UofM, UofA
Interviewed: UBC
Accepted: UBC

all you need is one

psyched to meet the class of 2011...ahhhh

[dumdedum]

Accepted OOP into VFMP (1st choice)

Honors B.Sc. (biology) UofT
OMSAS GPA: 3.93
MCAT: 9/11/12 R (V/P/B)
Other: little bit of everything....teaching, fundraising, volunteering at hospitals and nursing homes, reserach, awards, music, sports

Accepted: MUN, UBC
Waitlisted: UofT, Ottawa (my own province doesn't seem to like me :confused:), Alberta (eventually accepted)
Rejected: Dalhousie

I'm really torn between MUN and UBC...small class size at MUN appealed to me, but living in vancouver is very very enticing! :p

don't be too down on yourselves for those who are disappointed with their resutls this year. I was rejected pre-interview last year from UBC...and this year i was accepted! So...keep trying if this is what you really want :)

[CALEB]

Accepted IMP (first choice)
IP applicant
3rd year applicant (have been working on a Biology/Psychology combined degree at UVic)

Overall: 87%
Last 60: 87%
Prereq: 83%

MCAT: 10/10/10 P

ECs: oncology ward volunteer, medical volunteer in China, highschool and university vollleyball, film-making, bible study leader, lots of traveling...

Only applied to UBC, this is my first med school application.

[wanttobedoc]

I was just accepted off the waitlist! I'm very excited. I'm a nontrad student (as most of you already know). I just wanted to post my not so hot MCAT scores to give others faith that with a great interview and extracurriculars it can happen. It was my first time applying and I only applied to UBC and U of C. Obviously no interview was granted at U of C as an OutofProvincer b/c of my MCAT.

MCAT: 9,9,8, P (yucky!)
last 60: 89%
prereq: not even sure...I got high marks in all of them except Biochem 300 (UVIC) 1996...I'm too embarrassed to reveal that result. It is in old, old posts if you want to know.
extracurrics: tonnes of volunteer, travel and lived in Taiwan for 2 years, worked as an OT for 6 years, mom.

[neurodude]

Just got accepted off the waitlist too!!! I'm an IP graduate student accepted to IMP which I am totally excited about.

Took a BSc in Biopsych at UBC and am finishing my Masters in Neuroscience this year.

MCAT: 11/11/9 O (not so great, I know. Well, compared to others posted on here)

Last 60 credits: ~86%
Overall: ~83%
Pre-req: ~85%

ECs: lots of volunteer (palliative ward, HIV/AIDS, teaching), travel, captain of sports team, 2 pubs, etc

Third time applying to UBC, so third times a charm I guess:)

[apples]

Neurodude. 3rd times the charm for me too.

Accepted IP to VFMP

BSc Integrated Science from UBC
MCAT: 12/11/10 M (M-The bain of my existence)
AMCAS GPA: 3.65 overall

Extracurricular: TONNES!!! Grew exponentially as each year of rejections happened. My family had to book me in advanced to have dinner with me. (that's not a joke)

Worked for 3 years in a completely non-health related job.

[kgmed23]

I wonder when they are going to release the official stats for 07/08 entering class.

[kokomo]

Can anybody tell me the formula for calculating AQ from a 4.0 scale?

As well, any advice for minimum requirements for OOP for chances of an interview (academic and non-academic)?

Cheers:)

[Biochemnerd]

My result is just out and i got waitlisted again..
________
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[ouchitburns]

I was accepted to Vancouver.

First time applying
GPA: ~3.8
MCAT: 40P
ECs were okay.
Interview felt good but with one stumble.

[woolywooly]

Accepted to VFMP, 1st choice

1st time applying, IP applicant
Finished Undergrad 3 years ago, A- average overall, last 2 years a little higher, Honours in biology, took 6 years to complete (not full time last few years)
Lost of extracurricular (national team athlete, travelled alone and volunteered in India and Asia for 1 year, worked with youth with disabilities, volunteered in medical clinic 2 years, tree planter ect)
MCAT- 9P, 10VR, 12B, P

[whoithinkyouare]

First and foremost I’d like to give a pat on the back to everyone that applied.

I was rejected post-interview for the second time at UBC (in province).

I just completed a B.Sc. in Biology, GPA ~ 7/9

Extracurriculars:
-Health promotion society founder / director / policy advocate
-Volunteer with two hospitals and at blood clinics
-Crisis lines volunteering
-Suicide awareness for youth
-Impaired/dangerous driving prevention
-A BC youth leader & press conference MC at the National Conference on Tobacco/Health
-University orientation leader
-United Way volunteer award recipient of ages 20-24
-Scholarship recipient
-Indoor volleyball (competed nationally)

Jobs:
-Automotive journalist/photographer
-ESL tutor and summer school teacher (inc. summer camp)
-Beach volleyball league manager
-Car detailer
-Busser
-Actor
-Lab work

Other rejections:
-No acceptances across Canada, USA, Ireland, Britain

I am:
-depressed

[Leonidas]

I've dreamed about typing this, and I am ecstatic as I am doing so.

Overall and last sixty approx 85. Prereq approx 82
MCAT 13 10 14 O (370)
3rd year applicant in life sciences
Research during all summers while in university
Volunteering at several hospitals and first aider
Some leadership through student organizations
Active in high school
Many other activities which show commitment and dedication

I have to say that I have worried from the application due date till yesterday. I've learned that worrying is completely pointless, and I can't do anything about it, so why worry?

[BigP]

Sweet deal

I'm in at Fraser

4th year engineering
83 Overall; 86 Last Sixty; 85 Prereq
MCAT 13P 11V 13B N

Pretty good employment and research, and decent ECs

[ihatepink]

Accepted to VFMP! 1st choice & 1st application. So excited!!!

[Mr. No Med]

Hi all, here's my story:

I graduated university with no clue what to do with life so I decided to pursue medicine. I spent 1 year taking the prereqs, appplied and left to travel. I returned from the travels for the interview but was not accepted. I don't have a contingency, so I travelled for the next year again.

I returned from travels for the interview but was again not accepted. This time had a contintengy, so I worked a great job for 1 year, had the interview in Feb, and was again not accepted (found out today).

Along the way I realized that I wasn't really cut out for medicine. I would probably be a good doc but not as good as many of you people who are much more dedicated, have better memories and are more genuinely compassionate.

I realized that my skills were my work ethic, my professionalism and my sharp mind. So this year I wrote the LSAT and will be attending UBC law in Sept.

I'm a little choked about not getting in but getting more excited about law - I may have mainly wanted to get in for ego gratification, and I think I'll make a better, more satisfied lawyer.

Hats off to all of you. I'm a strong student, got 95% on the MCAT and still got my butt kicked 3 years in a row. Stay strong in med, I hear it's one hell of a slog.

[ev604]

Congratulations to everyone who got an acceptance! To those who were waitlisted...hang in there! The list will move soon after May 30th!

Accepted
[This was my 2nd time applying (first time waitlisted and then rejected very, very soon after...) I believe they said that my interview was weak at parts...]

GPA 90%
MCAT 33P
ECs...your average hospitals/clinics/fundraisers/volunteered in New Zealand
a bit of athletics (ultimate, badminton, skiing)
music: piano & singing
did a year of co-op following 3rd and worked in a lab for a year following BSc graduation...

I really enjoyed the new MMI interview format :]

looking forward to meeting all my classmates!

[jsmooth]

i think posting stats and ec's is kind of ostentatious and ridiculous so i'll just say first time app, in-province. accepted at fraser. congrats to all!

[paulista]

1st time: rejected post-interview
2nd time: rejected post-interview
3rd time: waitlist

i guess we'll wait and see. i'm traveling europe now so it's great to finally have the news broken to me. relieves some of the anxiety.. for now. anybody know how long it takes for the waitlist to move? how often do people get in off the waitlist?

[nazzy19]

IP, 4th year, and I was accepted at UBC Vancouver. Congrats to everyone who applied and made it this far. I'm going to post my stats because I found it helpful to browse these stats in the past.

Just finished my BSc
MCAT: 34O
GPA: 3.98/4.00
Volunteering: Standard health care volunteering to explore medicine, average amount of non-medical related volunteering
Work: Various summer jobs including doctor's office filer, group home care aide, and now research
ECs: lots of sports and outdoor activities
Interview: went well

This is my second time applying - I was rejected post-interview at UBC and U of C my first time around.

Interviewed: 7 schools
Waitlisted: 3 schools
Accepted: UBC, U of A

I am super excited about being accepted at these two schools as they were my top 2 choices. I will likely be attending UBC in the fall.

[Jigen]

Likewise, I agree with jsmooth about ostentaisiousness.

Just to give hope to all those in the same boat as me.

2nd year applying and finally got in.

Am a mature student with very average grades and very very very average MCAT score.

Grades aren't everything. They can't possibly be as I am living proof of this.

Best of luck.

[icancount23]

I'm a BC resident, did undergrad in Human Biology at U of T. Rejected post-interview last year, accepted at UBC on 2nd try.

GPA ~80%, first two years ****ty and last two years ~87%
MCAT 38P

[talmeth]

Very happy to be posting here.

BC resident

Undergrad: Queens (BScH) and TRU (BAH)

Overall average: around 80%... last two years compensated for the first two
MCAT: 30

3rd time applying (2 rejections pre-interview)

EC: More than I can actually remember. That's not what's important... what is important is that you find an area and stick to it rather than bouncing from volunteer position to volunteer position.

accepted into IMP, first choice.

[Med 2012]

Also very happy to be posting here!

I was: Accepted (first time applying, in-province)
GPA: ~3.75
MCAT: 32Q
EC: long-term volunteering in the downtown eastside and hospitals, student government involvement, intramurals, etc.

Very excited for next year!

[Tigger123]

Accepted VFMP! First choice, first time applying

7.35/9 Overall GPA
8.2/9 Last two years

MCAT: 10 PS 9 VR 14 BS R WS

ECs: 3 year volunteer pediatric oncology camp, on-call sexual assault support worker, student government, and more that I am too lazy to write...

I was extremely surprised to be accepted on my first try!! It can be done!!

I am very excited to meet everyone!

[jsmooth]

EVERYBODY WHO GOT IN JOIN THE UBC MEDICINE 2012 FACEBOOK GROUP!!!!!!!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13075669234&ref=mf

[Walter Matthau]

While i admit that this can be interpreted as ostentatious, as an applicant with medium average competitive marks/mcat, I found reading these posts reassuring when I was applying. I like to think that I would post on this regardless of whether I was accepted, but had this not worked out I might have thought differently. that being said...

BA in poli sci. I grad'ed this year, but took 5 years to do it, with a semester off to freak out with CWY (which I cannot promote enough!).

OMSAS GPA: 3.78/4
MCAT 290 8P 10V 11B
ECs: Worked part-time throughout school, and had a bit of clinical/lab/resume padding volunteering, but mostly volunteered where i had fun, which started at the food bank and then lead to hiv advocacy. Took a semestre off to do CWY, and spent a summer abroad in india. Other summers were spent in crappy jobs, having fun, doing some endurance races.

Applied to: nosm, u of t, u of O, mac, ubc
No love pre-int. from anywhere save ubc
accepted at ubc in vancouver.

[jj13]

thats great!
are you IP or OOP

[vfmp2012]

Hey

I found these stats helpful as well.

IP/first-time applying/BSc from UBC (just graduated)
82.5/83/83 pre-req/60/overall
36R MCAT
Lots of community volunteer work (summer camps, weekend retreats, exec committees), travelled to a kenya to raise HIV/AIDS awareness in schools, couple of research projects, duke of edinburgh award

Applied to UBC, UofManitoba, Queens, UofT
Interviewed at UBC, Manitoba
Accepted VFMP, Manitoba still unknown

[Charlatan]

I am typing this up to help future applicants to UBC Medicine, especially those with a low VR score. I still remember the anguish of receiving a lower than desirable VR score and having to worry about it all the time because it could be a potential red flag at UBC. But here is a successful anecdote.

I have been accepted to the VFMP on May 15, 2008.
I was "good"-waitlisted by Ottawa. I will be attending UBC in the fall.
I'm a BC resident (IP). First time applicant.
Co-op + Fourth year applicant at UBC.
GPA: 90% overall (1st year 86.6%, 2nd year 92.6%, 3rd year 90.5%)
MCAT: PS 13 VR 7 (yea I know), BS 14 WS O

*My VR score is probably the highlight of the usefulness of my profile. I moved to Canada when I was 14, so English is my second language. My first year english marks at UBC are both 70% (B-). Publication-wise I only have one research poster. The advice I can give to those with a VR score of 7 or even maybe 6 (Kuantum has been accepted with a 6) is that you need to spend time polishing your essay and descriptions of your activities. In addition, I felt pretty confident that I have demonstrated effective communication skills during almost all (except perhaps for the first station didn't do so well) of the MMI stations.

Hope this helps and best of luck to all future applicants!!!

[moltenflammingcore]

Accepted in province at UBC to VFMP.
(Waitlisted at Queens)

I want to share my stats because they are pretty mediocre (academically) and I think its encouraging to those of you who didn't make it this time.

BSc in Honours Biophysics, MSc in Pathology
Overall gpa ~78%, Last 60 ~81%
MCAT: 32R
EC: (this is the part I'm pretty proud of)

This is my third application and the first time I recieved an interview from UBC.

I really struggled in my undergrad degree. Actually I nearly failed some three or four courses. But kept at it and did alot of things to improve myself that really I'm proud of. It's been an amazing learning process all around and I'm a better person for having had to work so hard to finally get in.

There has been some debate about this so I'll just put my two cents in now... I've been so glad that I did a MSc degree. It was such a great experience least of all for what it did to my med application.... I contributed to cancer research in a small but definite way and I'll always have this to look back to.

I've heard from so many that one of the best part of med school is the fantastic people you meet so I'm really looking forward to getting to know everyone in the fall.

[mbl]

using the word ostentatious is ostentatious. Posting your stats is helpful.

[Stricken]

Hi everyone!

For those of you having doubts about the academic aspects of your application, I hope that my stats will encourage you to try again!

Accepted into VFMP on May 15, 2008 (BC resident/first time applicant).

GPA: 69/84/79 pre-req/60/overall (didn't really care in my first degree with TWO "F"s) :eek:

MCAT: 38P (14BS/13PS/11VS) (although the MCAT is apparently not heavily weighted at UBC?) :confused:

Non-academics were my strong point.

Applied to UBC and UofT (nada) in Canada but accepted to schools in Ireland and Australia.

I hope this helps! I just wanted to show everyone that initial bad grades should not discourage you from pursuing your dreams in med!

Good luck everyone... :)

[J2M]

Hey,

So for all those future applicants, here are my stats to hopefully give you hope if you've scored low on verbal:

MCAT: 6 VR, 11 PS, 10 BS, R writing

Overall average: ~84-85

Last 60 credit: ~88

Pre-req average: ~86

Lots of volunteer work and work in hospitals especially.

Its my first time applying and I was accepted to VFMP

[hiebs13]

I am an IP applicant. First time applying to UBC.

Waitlisted....hopefully there are not too many people on the waitlist.

MCAT 29 Q
AQ: ~80% overall last 2 years a bit higher
Current graduate student just finishing my MSc
Decent amount of volunteer at a crisis line and brain injury rehabilitation

[jbug]

i don't think i've seen anyone post stats on this forum that had an overall lower than mine

pre-req: 68
overall: 76
last 60: 84

mcat: 12/10/13/N

ECs: if there are people out there who want to know what sort of things i was involved in to compensate for my incredibly sub-par grades, ask me

oh, and this is my second time applying and i got into VFMP (first choice, yay!)

[penguin]

Accepted IMP and will be attending UBC in the fall.

GPA ~86% Prereq ~86% Last 2 yrs ~87%
Last year my AQ was 25.00 with very similar stats
MCAT 27O
ECs: 2 years cardiac rehab, shadowing different health professionals, working in children's centres, varsity athlete

This was my third time applying. First two times rejected post interview.

I've applied to way too many schools to list since I decided I wanted to go to med school. I was accepted to an Australian medical school last year and declined the offer. UBC was my only application this cycle.

[cindersley]

In province student, first time application
GPA: 4.0/4.33
MCAT: 33R
Extracurriculars: Led exercise program at psychiatric hospital, NSERC research, inner city related work, wrote various columns/features in school newspaper, worked on harm reduction research project for Center for excellence in HIV, traveled, peer counselling.

[Ruffles25]

congrats jbug! were you oop or ip? And how did you compensate for your grades?

[Biochemnerd]

here is my stats

overall: 84-85%
last 60: 86
MCAT 38O- 14ps, 10vb, 14bs

EC:
Pro snowboarder (2 years ago) singed a contract with a chinese company, hospital volunteer with few awards, crisis line volunteer, club execs, coaching basketball, little league baseball captain (years ago), NLS, scuba diver, sailing team, etc

one first author publication 4 years ago in virology and second/third author for 2 other papers published 3 years ago.

Teaching in high school now and desperately waiting for the result.

3rd time apply, waitlisted for 2 consecutive years
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[jbug]

I'm IP (should have mentioned that). Send me a message and I can try to answer your questions!

[hiebs13]

I did my undergrad at UofC and am defending my MSc this week.
Undergrad Avg: a bit below 80% (last 2 years approx 86%)
MCAT: 9 VR, 9PS, 11BS; 29Q
Non academic qualities: lots of involvement in sports, Residence Advisor, crisis line volunteer, volunteer at brain injury rehabilitation center etc.

I applied to UBC and UofC: no interview at U of C and waitlisted at UBC.
Accepted into IMP on June 13th (lucky friday the 13th for me)
first time applying to UBC.

[hiebs13]

I'm IP as well

[kgmed23]

Being able to read similar stats of accepted applicants on this thread provided me with a lot of encouragement and hope especially since I didn't have a good academic standing (low average, failed courses). I am IP and was accepted into VFMP.

My stats are:
1st application (during my 4th yr)
Overall GPA: 75 Last 60: 80 pre-req: 71
MCAT: 26P 9/7/10 (PS/VR/BS)
AQ: 17 NAQ: 18.36 Overall score: 35.36 - Rejected Pre-interview

2nd application (after completing degree):
Overall: 79 last 60: 88 pre-req: 71
MCAT: 32N 10/10/12
Non-academics were my strong point. Although I didn't have much hospital exposure such as volunteering in wards, etc., I was very much involved with other community organizations and used my essay to tie in my motivations for community involvement, etc. I think my essay and NAQ list complemented each other well and were the strong point of my applications.

Having low grades is def. a hurdle but certainly can be overcome. I know how stressful it can be to apply with grades that are not on par with other applicants but I think instead of having regrets about low AQ, concentrate on your NAQ and finding out what kind of person you are. Have a lot of people read your EC's and essay and see what they think. I'd be more than happy to help since I recieved a lot of help from many people on this forum as well.

Goodluck everyone.

[paulista]

just got my "regrets" letter in the mail.

B.Sc., Physics
Pre-req: 79.36
Overall: 83.90
Final 60: 86.35
MCAT: 10PS, 10VR, 8BS, Q
AQ: 24.40
NAQ: 15.36

Waitlisted until July 30th.

[JAdlCruz]

Non-science bachelor's degree.

Overall: A
Last 60: A
Prereq: A+
MCAT: 35S (scored 10 and above in all sections)

NAQ: Long-term (4 or more years) volunteer and employment with various support and health organizations and had promotions in all these.

Received news on results day: accepted to preferred site at UBC - the only med school I applied to - on my first try.

[Monica]

Well I am out already. It must be a new record. I calculated my average fifty different ways and was sure I was over 70, but apparently I was wrong.
In the letter I was directed to their website where they say, due to stats, people with averages below 75 rarely get an interview so they won't even review the file.

I have been banking on my NAQ stuff to get me in, but if they won't even look... According to my calculations I need 90+ on my next ten courses to bring up my overall average to 75!!! (I failed two courses two winters ago, bioc300 - which I took concurrently with biol190 - and had no other base for except a 85% from college in second year biochem - the other was first year chemistry I was taking by correspondence. The final for chem was within two days for midterm for biochem and my 8mo. daughter had been very sick - and stuff at home....) so, one bad week and three years into this and I am finished!

Needless to say, I am feeling quite distraught because like you all I really want to be a physician. I even took my application to the nursing school and they are telling me there are no spots until 2010.

[Monica]

I just wanted to add. I checked with them on how they convert "F".
you guessed it "0" - In one of those courses I had an 85% in course work (40%) and I only failed the final by 2% - it was a must pass the final course.

[youngdad]

Well I am out already. It must be a new record. I calculated my average fifty different ways and was sure I was over 70, but apparently I was wrong.
In the letter I was directed to their website where they say, due to stats, people with averages below 75 rarely get an interview so they won't even review the file.

I have been banking on my NAQ stuff to get me in, but if they won't even look... According to my calculations I need 90+ on my next ten courses to bring up my overall average to 75!!! (I failed two courses two winters ago, bioc300 - which I took concurrently with biol190 - and had no other base for except a 85% from college in second year biochem - the other was first year chemistry I was taking by correspondence. The final for chem was within two days for midterm for biochem and my 8mo. daughter had been very sick - and stuff at home....) so, one bad week and three years into this and I am finished!

Needless to say, I am feeling quite distraught because like you all I really want to be a physician. I even took my application to the nursing school and they are telling me there are no spots until 2010.

I think it is total garbage that they do not publish their marking scheme for percentages. That happened to a friend last year who was trying to come back from a poor first degree. She had calculated her percentage the best she could and counted 72% overall. She called to make sure and they told her "too bad we can't tell you". Why don't they want students to know whether they are even eligible to apply? Well turns out they gave her a nice 69% and a very condescending letter that said "if you had read the website you would have known that the minimum requirement was 70%." She DID read the website and she called! She would not have wasted the time, energy, money and stress if she knew she was under 70%. Why keep that scale from the students?

[VIslander]

Good luck to those of you who got interviews this round! I just thought I'd post my stats to help out those of you who are thinking of applying or who are in the painstaking process of applying this year. These posts were helpful to me so hopefully my post can be of help to you.

This was my second time applying (First try as a third year: UBC Waitlist).
I successfully applied in 2008 cycle as 4th year in-province.

Overall OMSAS GPA:3.69
MCAT: 36 R (13 BS; 13 PS; 10 VR)
Prerequisite Average: 86%
Overall Average: 82%
Interviewed: UBC, Queen's, University of Western Ontario (UWO), U of T, University of Washington in St. Louis
Accepted: UBC, UWO
Waitlisted: Queen's, U of T, University of Washington in St. Louis

Activities: I was super involved both on-campus and off-campus in the local community throughout undergrad (I remember calculating that I averaged about 25 hrs of additional non-academic related commitments a week throughout the four years -- on top of a full load of classes/labs). In summers I worked non-medicine-related jobs that helped to pay for school.

==> Most useful piece of advice re: "activities": follow your interests! Also don't feel pressured to pay for international volunteer activities that may be out of your reach financially -- there are so many opportunities to get involved and to make a positive difference locally.

Good luck with the interviews and the application process...and don't forget to smile on interview day!

-a UBC MD 2012

[Katrinkerbella]

On behalf of my husband a UVic Grad...

ACCEPTED ISLAND MEDICAL PROGRAM!!!!

Bio 13, Ph 14, VR 13, WS S
GPA: 3.93

Applied all over. Interviewed: McGill, Ottawa, Queens, Alberta, Calgary, UBC
Accepted: Calgary, UBC
Waitlisted: Queens, Ottawa
Rejected: McGill, Alberta

We're most likely staying in our home town of Victoria!!!!!!!!!!!

[Katrinkerbella]

Sorry guys typo his VR is 12

[Biochemnerd]

I only applied to UBC this year. IP, Accepted to the Vancouver Fraswer program.

I told myself if I don't get in this year, I gonna buy a house and give up my dream of becoming a doctor.

here is my stats:

BSc Biochem honours, BEd, Diploma in Counselling (I'll quit applying for my master program in counselling; I didn't tell Admission committee about my plan of enrollment in the master program; I guess I don't have to n'wyas)

Last 60: 87% (after finished courses up to this may)
OGPA: 84%

MCAT: 14,10,14

Non Acedemic & Employment:
Teaching, Coaching, Snowboarding, Scuba Diving, Life Guarding, Sailing, Wind Surfing, Hiking;

Sports: basketball and baseball

club exec for sports, referee for basketball games, ABA Therapists for autistic children, snowboard instructor, lab technician, sales/a manager for a granite company, Undergrad TA at UBC in computer science and math

Undergrad scholarships, three related publications, Service Awards from UBC hospital

travel exp- close to none- only being to the states and Taiwan

Things I have added in this cycle:

Volunteer in the Crisis Line.


I was informed by the commitee two years ago about my lack of volunteer exp in my application. I didn't start doing volunteer until last round of waitlisting, but i guess my volunteer work made a difference this time.

Although I hate doing things without any financial reward, I have to say that my experience at Crisis Line is fantastic and I plan on doing it after I'm studying in med. All years of waiting changed my attitude about volunteering. This process forced me to start volunteering; I have actually enjoyed doing it.
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[Starrawynn]

Applied to UBC, U of T, McMaster, U of Ottawa
First time applicant to all

IP just finished undergraduate pharmacy degree @ UBC last month

Rejected pre-interview for all Ontario schools
Accepted into VFMP

GPA <.< 82.7% overall, last 60 84.3%

MCAT VR 9 PS 8 BS 9 WS S total 26S <-- horrid...so I guess it's true that UBC doesn't care much about MCAT

[Laura_333]

Accepted to Vancouver!

Stats
-Honors Bsc, chem minor, thesis research
-GPA 3.9
-MCAT V9 B11 P11

EC
-Medical trip to 3rd world
-Taught freshman chemistry labs
-Summer research
-Not too much volunteer overall

My first time applying, just graduated this past month. I also applied to Ontario (all schools), Alberta, Dal, Sask and didn't interview at any

[Biochemnerd]

Biochemnerd, congrats!!

How many times did you apply (and how many interview/waitlist etc)?

I applied three times, interviewed 3 times, waitlisted two times till July and August
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[Laura_333]

is your GPA out of 4.00 or 4.33?

GPA is out of 4.33

[phulmayaa]

I am a 3rd year IP applicant.

Grades:
pre-req: ~86% overall: ~84% last 60 same as overall

MCAT:
verbal: 9
bio: 12
phys: 13
S

Extracurriculars:
Hospital volunteering/working, lots of sports, leadership positions at school, and tons of "unique" life experiences.

Interview:
I thought it went horribly!

Seriously, I thought third year applicants had to have amazing stats to be accepted. Anyways, it shows you that anything is possible and it's definitely worth it to apply even if you don't think you have a chance!

EDIT: if anyone wants help on their application I would be happy to help!

[Skim]

So is everyone who is posting in the 3.90+ GPA out of 4.33 or are there some people who are actually getting that out of 4.00? Just so that I am clear, sorry if I sound like a rookie

[seb2013]

Accepted to VFMP. IP. First time applying. Untraditional student -- have an arts degree.

[mosaik]

In province:

Overall GPA:~86
Last 60: ~84
MCAT: B: 14 P:11 V:11 W: N

Accepted: UBC, Calgary, U of T, Wollongong (don't ask)
Still waiting for U of Manitoba's response.

EC: Extensive community development work (volunteer and work), spent 2 years backpacking everywhere minus Antarctica, musical background, no published research.

Interview: Definitely didn't feel it was anywhere as strong as my other interviews. In fact, it was hands down the worst. At one point when asked about ethics, I said..."ummm 'cause it's bad".

Other thoughts: This is my 3rd time at age 23. I was waitlisted @ UBC the 1st time, rejected outright the 2nd and accepted in all the schools I wanted in Canada this time. Don't rush into getting in seriously. I'm so glad I took the time off to grow up. I'm at a stage where I feel like I won't be trading in my party hay-days for the sake of medicine 'cause those days are (somewhat) behind me finally.

[djmackj]

4th year applicant, IP
Honours B.Sc at UofT
Applied: UBC, UofA, UofM, UofT, Mac, UWO
Accepted: UBC

didn't get an interview to anywhere except UBC and got in! I was extremely surprised and was already busy making backup plans!

CPGA: 84.5%
last 60: 84.3%
pre-reqs: 82%

MCAT: VR9, BS14, PS13, WSQ = 36Q

EC: lots of badminton, from high school to Varsity, coached and refereed badminton, managed lines for an international badminton tournament, Vice-president for residence council, 3 yrs of hospital volunteering, 3 years of research with numerous supervisors, 1 publication (after application), 1 year of mock surgical internship abroad, science journalist for JYI, executive member of a leadership/public speaking club, maybe a few more I cannot remember.

Interview: didn't have any other interviews to compare to but I thought I did really well when I came out of the interview, but people told me that would be a bad thing... take that with a grain of salt I guess!

I think the key to success is probably identifying how your extracurricular activities have contributed to improving the characteristics needed to be a doctor and really emphasizing those in your autobiographical sketch. Good luck to everyone still waiting and those applying next year!

[skcunac]

Here are my stats in case they can help anyone:

4yr IP applicant, second attempt (last year only applied to UBC)
Graduated from ubc bioc this year

Overall: 91% average
Pre-req: 88%
last 60: 94%

MCAT: 14 BS / 11 VR / 12 PS / S

Applied: UBC, UofT, Queens, Mac, Ottawa, UWO, UofC, UofA
Interviewed: UBC, UofT, Ottawa, Mac, UofC, Queens, UWO
Accepted: UBC, UofT, Ottawa, Queens

I will be attending UBC!


ECs:

Research: 3 summers + part time in 4th year (not directed studies) (1 NSERC, 1 SSRP) – 3 publications: 1 first author, 2 second author

Major leadership role within large non-profit organization x 2years, hospital x 3years, big brothers x 2 years, club exec x 1year, little league baseball coach x 5 years, summer camp leader, and a bunch of other smaller things

Sports: many many intramurals (around 4-5 per year x 3 years), ran in 2-3 running events per year (including Vancouver Marathon in 2008, half-marathon twice before that)

Music: guitar and piano – nothing special, mostly self taught (no certifications)

Work: did a lot of tutoring, but most of my work was in summer under the research category

Hmm not sure if I am forgetting anything for ECs.

Interview: last year it was probably why I didn’t get in (read: did not practice :S) … I still think I am way better at the panel interview than mmi. Anyways, since then I practiced a lot and this year I felt my interviews were waayyyy better, which I feel shows by success I had post interview.

I wish everyone the best of luck!

[PCB]

so happy right now

accepted UBC, western, UofA

MCAT 35Q
GPA 3.95

[vicstudent]

Accepted!!

IP - BSc honours psyc
Second time applying (waitlisted last year)

GPA 3.92
MCAT 9, 11, 12, O

Accepted - UBC, UofA, UofC, Ottawa, Mac
Wailisted - UofS

Will probably be attending Mac to be with family

I felt like my interview went horribly. So, don't give up if you don't think it is going well...

[youngdad]

Accepted!
Second time applying. Rejected pre-interview last year.

Overall - 80 something
Last 60 - Low 90s
Prereq - 78 yikes

MCAT 10P-10V-13B-QW 33Q

EC's - Every job under the sun from baker to construction to MCAT instructor to Vancouver Island Health Authority. Lots of volunteer stuff with my church, and with the QACCH. Some sports and outdoor stuff. Choir leadership. Fatherhood.

MMI - Loved it. Got right into it. A couple of stations I was reaching, but most went very well.

I honestly think my essay got me an interview and my interview got me in. But I guess I will never know.

Note to all. I failed half of orgo. Overall that year I had an F, a C, a C-, a C+ and a B+. After some soul searching I finally devoted myself. Three great years later and I have been accepted. It is truly a dream come true. For those of you staring at your transcript thinking no way, I say it can be done!

I have had so much help along the way and I thank everyone who knows me. You all helped me. I am truly just a product of the amazing opportunities that God and so many other people have given me.

[Bobert]

Accepted to the IMP!

Prereq GPA 3.91
Overall 3.88
13 PS 11 VR 11 BS O (me fail english thats unpossible!)

ECs: Nothing super...bunch of university stuff (groups, orientation, dodgeball and dodgeball related activities). Couple of other volunteer stuff on the side. Bunch of research experience ( summer and independent projects - 1 first author paper). Worked in a hospital and community health office for the year after 4th year.

Interview: Thought it went well but you can never really be sure....

Applied UBC, U of A, U of C
Accepted UBC, U of A
Waitlisted U of C

Looking forward to meeting my fellow islanders!

[Spacko]

Accepted IP at VFMP.

Applied in Ontario in 2002 without success, completing Graduate Studies (PhD) at UBC in June.

MCAT: 10 PS 10 VR 13 BS Q (33Q, previous scores of 27R and 28Q)

GPA: Undergrad - 3.4, Grad - 3.8

ECs: St John Ambulance, Ski Patrol, Research Student in Coroner's Office, a few TAs, PBL Tutor for UBC MD, various other voluntary gigs.

-No peer reviewed publications at time of application.

No interviews at Dal, Mac, UoT, McGill, UWO, Ottawa, Queens. Had a good interview at UBC.

Keep at it for those who don't get in this year. I was ready to give up on the idea a couple years back, but realized it's my only passion in life. I'm 30yrs old now (married), so don't feel like you're too old to keep at it if you're still in your late 20s or early 30s.

[Skim]

Accepted IP at VFMP.

Applied in Ontario in 2002 without success, completing Graduate Studies (PhD) at UBC in June.

MCAT: 10 PS 10 VR 13 BS Q (33Q, previous scores of 27R and 28Q)

GPA: Undergrad - 3.4, Grad - 3.8

ECs: St John Ambulance, Ski Patrol, Research Student in Coroner's Office, a few TAs, PBL Tutor for UBC MD, various other voluntary gigs.

-No peer reviewed publications at time of application.

No interviews at Dal, Mac, UoT, McGill, UWO, Ottawa, Queens. Had a good interview at UBC.

Keep at it for those who don't get in this year. I was ready to give up on the idea a couple years back, but realized it's my only passion in life. I'm 30yrs old now (married), so don't feel like you're too old to keep at it if you're still in your late 20s or early 30s.

Are those GPA's out of 4.00 or 4.33? and is everyone else using the 4.33 or 4.00 scale

[gnomey]

I'm a IP, BSc in Biol. . My GPA was (78.4) and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: (9)
Verbal: (8)
Biological Sciences: (10)
Written Sample: (m)

I am waitlisted by UBC. This is my 4th time applying to this school.

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

I am a perfect example of why not to give up. I went back to school at age 35 to get my degree and have been applying since 3rd yr (Now 41 years old- no laughing...at least not harder than I am). I worked F/T shift work as a paramedic at 48 hr/wk while going to school F/T. Hence the lower marks. I may finally realize my dream so don't give up on yours!------

[Spacko]

...out of 4.0. I hadn't even heard of a 4.33 scale, but I don't keep close track on these sorts of details. Is the 0.33 some sort of bonus?

[babydoctor]

I was accepted too!

I'm IP, first time applying

Applied to UBC & Manitoba (I'm IP for both) and was accepted to both, but I'll be going to UBC because I'm already settled here in Vancouver.

Overall: ~84% average
Pre-req: ~86%
last 60: ~85%

MCAT: 11 BS / 11 VR / 10 PS / N (don't ask)

BA in Psychology
Had just started at the time of application (and have now finished) an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education

ECs:

- Lots of arts stuff, including 11 years as a professional actor, many years of piano (including playing in a jazz combo), and published poetry
- Long-term volunteering at two different community health centres and as an RA for sexual psychophysiology research
- Volunteer experience with international students, as a leader for university orientations, and helping out with seniors and people with disabilities
- I grew up in a rural town of under 1000 people

Work:

- RA for rural health research
- Part-time nanny
- I actually couldn't include a lot of my work experience on the application because they didn't have verifiers for various reasons

Interview:

I prepared a lot and felt pretty good about my interviews (with the exception of a couple of questions!).

Congrats to those who were accepted, and good luck to those on the waitlist and who will be applying next year!

[Imhotep]

Accepted to UBC

Stats:
Prereqs: 83
Overall: 84
Last 60: 86

MCAT: 30, (10 across the board): P

I thought I would do something a little different than just post stats for future MDs. My apologies in advance if someone has already done this. The following is a two-stage, basic summary approach to get into UBC med school for those in province (OOPs need to increase the grade threshold to follow this plan):

A. Getting the interview:

1. Make sure that you really want to do this as a career and start on building professional relationships with those you would like to use as referees.

2. Get your grades up above the 80’s in the three categories that Adcom looks at. (N.B. A lower mark category isn’t the end of the world and can be buffered with a healthy NAQ).

3. MCAT – aim for 30 which is the median, (I know there’s been lower but this is the ideal game plan and higher scores are lovely too).

4. Look at the application early if possible, even if not applying this year, to see where you are strong and work on those weak areas. If lacking leadership opportunities, arts, sports get them started on. I emphasize that you have to do what you like to do and hope that you make a difference in people’s lives along the way, (you do not need a medical degree to do this). Aim for diversity in NAQ to show roundness, and maintain some activities to show commitment.

5.Spend time on your application, contact verifiers before submission and submit the application to get your interview.

B. Interview stage:

1. Depending on how you look at this, it is either the easy part or the hardest. You want to get into med school; then nail this part. Simple. There has been speculation in the past that this stage is a crap-shoot as no one really knows how much weight is given to the criterions post interview. I am willing to bet that at UBC the interview makes or breaks your chances and ask whether there has been past rejected applicants with an above average feedback on their interview. I doubt that there exist such applicants, unless the secondary considerations are seriously flawed, such as a low pre-req composite score below 75 or disastrous MCAT score, (if this is the case, concentrate on overcoming these barriers before worrying about the interview).

Congrats to class of 2013 and Good luck for those applying in the following years -ye shall prevail.

[agray33]

for those accepted, were all of your interview's rated as "above average"?

[yodelstick]

Accepted people do not get feedback. You should be asking this the other way around - did anyone rejected get an above average feedback on their interview

[above&beyond]

Accepted at UBC (only place I applied)

3rd year applicant, IP, first time applying
No degree, declared Math major

Stats (with 61 credits completed at time of application):

Overall: 87.1%
Pre-req: 85.4% (biochem req was in progress at time of application)
Last 60: 87.1%

MCAT: 12 BS / 13 VR / 10 PS / P

EC's:
-2 years hospital volunteering: one-on-one patient visiting, diabetes center (filing)
-leadership role in on-campus organization
-variety of summer camps for the past 3 years: sports camp, arts camp, aboriginal camp
-tutoring
-weight training
-recreational sports

Work: tutoring throughout undergrad, part time marketing and advertising job during first 2 years of undergrad

That's about it. I will be attending UBC. Good luck to everyone!

[hasuji]

Accepted to UBC

1st time applicant, IP.
Kinesiology major

Stats:

4.11 cumulative GPA on 4.33 scale (Overall - prerequisite GPA is about the same, as are last 60).

MCAT: 33P

EC's:

-Volunteer: foodbank events, peer health education group (increasing awareness of various health issues on campus), exec of a few clubs, BC Cancer Agency, trip to South America
-Sports: Martial arts (several years of training, a few years of being senior student/assisting instructor), dragon boat racing (amateur level only), individual fitness training

Employment: Lab work (1st), and at sport med clinic (2nd)

See a lot of you in the fall! To everyone else, hang in there!

[Xaf]

Hi,
Congrats to all who made in this cycle, and best of luck to those who got rejected or waitlisted. Do NOT give up, if medicine is what you really want to do.

Accepted to VFMP, got in 1st try.
IP
Major: Pharmacy
Pre-req: A+
Last 60: A+
Overall: A+
MCAT: 11BS/6VR/12PS/O <-- didn't study
E/C: Senior home, hospital, red cross, BC cancer agency, Accupuncture clinic, summer camp for disabled kids, foundraisers, club executive, traveling to 30+ countries, musical performance at pro level, stamp collector for 12 years, basketball player, experience in pharmacy, Six different certifications on lab safety, first aid, etc, Competitive computer gamer on starcraft for 6 years, competed and won prizes in tournaments. Raised money for children in Africa on World of Warcraft; Community center volunteering, high school tutor, part time jobs here and there, Summer Cancer research, and many many small things like MUG leader, Shinerama fundraiser, car wash, etc..etc... I'm a gamer, I play too much, dunno how I can survive med school... need to change my habits I guess :(

I always believed that "there is only one chance for grades and an infinite number of chances for ECs". My biggest advice is: Grades are still #1, no matter how great your EC, essay, resume, and interview score is, doing poor at school makes it very hard to compete. However, even with poor grades, a well committed person with the right attitudes will still make a great doctor. Good luck to all, and to all future applicants.

Xaf

[MSmith19]

Howd you get in with a 6VR???

[Xaf]

I have no idea......I think I wrote a very gd essay.


Xaf

[cateyes0223]

Accepted at VFMP as an OOP.

This is my first time applying to all medical schools.
Currently at Carleton University, Neuroscience Honours, graduating this year

OMSAS gpa: 3.96
MCAT: 8 PS, 10 VR, Q WS, 11 BS, total 29Q (re-took for Ontario schools, with 11/10/R/11)

ECs: 7 years at cancer centre, 3 years on first aid team + 2 leadership positions on team, 3 years with therapy dogs program, tutoring, competitive dance, tennis, cultural association leadership position, coordinator of youth festival, summer NSERC, choreography, environmental club leader, etc.

Applied to: U of T, NOSM, U of O, Western, Mac, Queen's, U of A, UBC, U of M, and U of C

Interviewed:U of T, NOSM, U of O, Western, Mac, Queen's, U of A, UBC

Accepted: U of T, NOSM, UBC
Waitlisted: Mac, Western, Queen's, U of O (bad)
Rejected: U of A


I felt that my interview went well, but was kind of worried because my answers tend to be concise and I was left sitting in silence at several stations. So don't worry if you're not a rambler!

Will most likely be attending U of T, although I was very torn between UBC and U of T and it still breaks my heart to turn down UBC!

Good luck to everyone still waiting and congrats to those accepted!!

[CJ12140]

4th year IP applicant
cGPA: ~84%
prereqs: ~85%

Applied to: U of C, U of A, UBC
Accepted: U of C, U of A
Waitlisted: UBC (for a second time....sigh!)

I've accepted my offer at the U of C :) ..but I'll miss Vancouver!

[T-reg]

'm a BC resident finished BSc Hon BIOC. My GPA was 89% and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 12
Verbal: 13
Biological Sciences: 14
Written Sample: P

I was rejected by UBC post interview. This is my first time applying to this school. I am guessing it was my "average" interview. My EC's are pretty good. I was bummed, but I am applying again.

[intouch]

Am I the first one to seriously be able to post?

ACCEPTED!!!!!! IMP - first choice. I only applied to UBC.

In province, no degree applicant (done fourth year, missing 4 courses for my undergrad) and FIRST time applying

Overall: 83%
Last 60: 83%
Prereq: 84%

MCAT: 12 10 9 T

Prereqs: Nothing special, one long term volunteering project that I've done about half an hour a day since 2005, plus a really random mix of other things... nothing really all that medical.

Best of luck to everyone, and congrats to those who got in!!!

[gnomey]

5 applications, 3 interviews, 42 yrs old. 27M, and about 78% for gpa, last 60 and prereq's. 21 yrs as paramedic. Got in at NMP (2nd choice) Excited, scared, in disbelief.......Rachel

[AndreaM]

Congrat gnomey! It looks like we'll be in the same class :)

Accepted to my first choice - Northern Medical Program
cGPA - 3.60 (80.5%)
last 60 - 3.81 (83%)
pre-reqs - 3.74 (82%)

MCAT - 15VR, 10PS, 11BS, OWS

NAQ - Editor in chief of my student newspaper for 3 years (approx 2000 hours), volunteered in a recreation program with seniors, volunteered at PGRH and VGH for a total of 3 years between the two of them, UNBC's health and wellness centre, came in second in an international knitting design competition, participated in duathlon and triathlon, have my grade 6 piano, competed in drama at the provincial level, worked as a research associate for 2 years at a small pharmaceutical company, currently working as a residential care worker with women with disabilities, also worked as an environmental technician at a pulp mill, children's library page, contract based accreditation survey data processing, daycare provider/owner, and many other jobs.

I also was a single mother during my undergrad. I had my daughter in grade 12 and she was 8 months old when I started university.

It took four tries and 9 years, but I'm finally going to med school!!!!!

[paulista]

5th time applying, interviewed every single time.

GPA: 83.9, Last 60: 86.4, Pre: 79.4
MCAT: 14P-11V-12B-R (37R)

ACCEPTED VFMP (i've been waiting 5 years to say this)

[Spacko]

Congrats to all you ladies for your determined efforts, sounds like everything is finally going to pay off. Funny thing for gnomey is that she will join another 42yo NMPer in the 2013 year. Enjoy your summers of excited anticipation, first year flies by, but it's a blast!

[Destiny Gundam]

I was expecting more ppl would post? Congrats to all that got in, see you on the wards in 3 years.

[mariepar]

I was expecting to see more posts too. Well, here's mine, for what it's worth. Yep, rejected again, 4th try.

Prereq: 85
Overall GPA: 81.9
Final 60: 81.7
MCAT: VR 10 PS 9 Ws Q BS 11 (30Q)
AQ: 21
NAQ: 17.29
Interview: Average

Experience in descending time commitment:
Parent, 80,000 hrs (heck, bringing up 3 boys for 20 years should count for something!)
Crew on tall ship, Canada to Tahiti 1620 hrs
Landlord in my own home (4 rooms to rent), 1536 hrs
Sea Cadets, Petty Officer (also taught classes) 832 hrs
Artist (in spare time--what spare time???) 400 hrs
Cycling 400 hrs
Business owner, canoe rentals, 252 hrs (maybe this should have been under employment)
Canoeing 225 hrs
Dancer, French Gigue 216 hrs
Hospice Volunteer 161 hrs
Choir member 150 hrs
Laboratory volunteer, 144 hrs
Doctor's Assistant 110 hrs
Counselor at Operation Trackshoes for mentally challenged competitors, 96 hrs (3 years in a row)
Toastmasters member & Club Executive, 68 hrs
West Coast Trail 60 hrs
Volunteer Helmsman at Tall Ship Festival 24 hrs
Survival weekend 24 hrs
Birth Control Educator 12 hrs (I'd just started)
Emergency First Aid (2009) 8 hrs
Medic First Aid, Workplace for BC (2006) 8 hrs
Life raft/ship sinking crew, 7 hrs
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate 6 hrs
Biggest Risk Taker Award at Toastmasters (don't ask, I figured it can't hurt!)
Rookie of the Year Award (ditto)
Golden Gavel Award for public speaking

Work history:
French translator/tester for educational software
Cook in a senior's residence (15 years)
Motel manager
Ship steward
Deckhand
Able Wren (summer reserve training)

OK: is UBC really looking for well-rounded people??? I am beginning to doubt it. And I will be reapplying, I'm a sucker for punishment. Maybe they just went cross-eyed working their way down my list...

[rburgundy]

Did you get an 'average interview' for all the other rejections? Seems like the common point for everyone that I have seen rejected (myself included). I assume it is nigh impossible to get accepted with an 'average' interview.

IP - Rejected

NAQ - 16.8
AQ - 21

Interview - Average

[RiceWine]

Did you get an 'average interview' for all the other rejections? Seems like the common point for everyone that I have seen rejected (myself included). I assume it is nigh impossible to get accepted with an 'average' interview.

IP - Rejected

NAQ - 16.8
AQ - 21

Interview - Average


this site wasn't working for me earlier, hence the late post.

IP- Rejected Post interview (2nd time).

NAQ: 24
AQ-19

Interview - Average

[rburgundy]

this site wasn't working for me earlier, hence the late post.

IP- Rejected Post interview (2nd time).

NAQ: 24
AQ-19

Interview - Average

wtf? 24 NAQ?

[RiceWine]

wtf? 24 NAQ?

my bad. its been a long day :p its the other way around.

[spoudaios]

Reading the rejected applicants made me wonder if I ever get a chance. People with 19 and even 20 AQ and NAQ got rejected. I got 14.42 on my NAQ which I have no idea how to get even to 16. I did more stuff and got less marks.

They seem to respect people more with earlier achievement stuff that you do way back in universities than things that you do later in life to improve and It seems easier to get in if you know that you want to get into medicine early in life rather than trying to change course.

I don't understand why Andrea did not get in earlier. I mean her MCAT is a killer and she got so many achievements. Gnomey is another inspiring applicant. I felt horrible today but her story makes me feel somewhat better.

Congrats to Andrea and Gnomey!

[CMGorIMG]

IP: Applied last year, rejected pre-interview with 20 AQ/11 NAQ
This year, rejected post-interview with 20 AQ/21 NAQ

MCAT: 33P

I had a near doubled NAQ with really the only change to my application for this application was volunteer research work.

Hmmmm.

[mariepar]

I was quite stunned to see your list of activities....its really alot, and deserves to have a higher NAQ.
My only slight concern is that it is a bit random. For example, you've been a cook for 15 years (professionally?), been a motel manager, crew on tall ship etc. I know its great that you've tons of exposures...but it would be a good idea to somehow tie it all together to give you passion to apply for medicine.
That's what the personal essay was for; can't believe UBC is doing away with it this year (from what I've heard). And don't forget you're looking at my life in condensed form--there's trying to make a living while raising kids while living at marinas and logging camps etc--doing what it took to put food on the table, and it took a while to get a decent job as a professional cook. And for anyone who thinks cooking is irrelevant to medicine, let me tell you, it sure keeps you on your toes and you have to be efficient, organized and know what you're doing. And the workload was insane. Plus keeping 100 seniors (not to mention the nursing staff!) happy with the meals is not a task for the faint of heart.

[thoughtkinetic]

Hey guys, I've been waiting to post this since Thursday! Accepted, 1st time applying, to the IMP (1st choice)!! I don't know what all my academic stats are, but I'm 26, married with a 21 month old baby boy, and don't have a degree (just finished 4th year without 3 prereqs for my BioPsych B.Sc, although I do have an honours diploma in Audio Engineering). I got a phone call while out at the park with my son and started jumping up and down, and then he joined in too! 34P on the MCAT and not a ton of extracurriculars, mostly fatherhood, playing guitar for a few years, skateboarding, music production/recording, research apprenticeship with the Centre for Aboriginal Health Research, community internship with Network Environments for Aboriginal Research BC, and intramural ultimate frisbee! So stoked! Can't wait to meet everyone and keep your heads up to all those who weren't successful this time 'round. If medicine is truly your dream it will become a reality if you keep at it.

[fullofoptimism]

Accepted!

Applied to UBC, Queen's and Toronto. Rejected at Queen's and Toronto. Accepted to VFMP at UBC (1st choice).

2nd time applying. 1st time rejected pre-interview.
GPA: 3.71 out of 4.33
MCAT: 34Q (10V, 12B, 12P)
Interview: I thought it went well (secretly) but I kept my fingers crossed!
ECs: Lots of involvement in student clubs on campus, many recreational sports, research, hospital TLC volunteer, international volunteering, study abroad, backpacking abroad.

Excited to meet the rest of the class in the Fall!

[kbox]

hey all: congrats to those who got accepted!!

waitlisted
3rd yr oop
14p 13v 11b Q
4.0gpa

I'll be attending ottawa u so best of luck to everyone else on the waitlist!

[jag@19]

Hey...site was messed for awhile but finally accepted to UBC-VFMP and Dalhousie med. Accepting UBC-VFMP class of 2014.

some stats: prereq % 81%; final 60 credits 89%
MCAT: 32 R with a 9 in VR

[Skim]

Accepted!

Applied to UBC, Queen's and Toronto. Rejected at Queen's and Toronto. Accepted to VFMP at UBC (1st choice).

2nd time applying. 1st time rejected pre-interview.
GPA: 3.71 out of 4.33
MCAT: 34Q (10V, 12B, 12P)
Interview: I thought it went well (secretly) but I kept my fingers crossed!
ECs: Lots of involvement in student clubs on campus, many recreational sports, research, hospital TLC volunteer, international volunteering, study abroad, backpacking abroad.

Excited to meet the rest of the class in the Fall!

Just wondering, what did you get for your AQ score

[DanInVan]

Grad Student (about to finish MSc)

OMSAS GPA 3.89;Grad GPA 4.0

MCAT: PS10, VR11, BS12, WS O (oops... )

EC's: birth control counsellor, execs of multiple committees, organized a seminar series at my research institute, hospital volunteer, shadowing in clinical and prenatal genetics, 3 years as a teaching assistant, science outreach and designed a medical genetics curriculum for a summer camp, mentoring, competitive athlete (played an exhibition curling game at the Olympics this year!!), curling instructor for kids, organized fund raisers for the food bank, random intramural sports, 6 years of research experience (2 first author publications, 5 posters, lots of scholarships/funding), 1 year as a clinical research coordinator at a women's hospital.


I applied to: Dal, MUN, McGill, Toronto, Queen's, Ottawa, UBC
Interviews at: Dal, MUN, UBC, Toronto
Accepted at: Dal, MUN, Toronto, UBC

I will be declining UBC in favour of Toronto.

[AndrewB]

Very stoked to be posting this!

Accepted VFMP. IP Applicant.

MCAT: 30S
GPA: 3.7/4.0 (~83% I think when converted)

ECs: varsity sports for 5 years, research, volunteering with children and the elderly

Rejected first application, accepted on the second. It' **ALL** about the interview. Your numbers mean nothing without a good interview.

Best of luck to future applicants.

[sidlicious]

Accepted :cool:

IP, IMP
last 60 84.8%
overall 82.5%

MCAT 35P/35S

~5 years of various volunteering/work

Third time applicant
interviewed first time, rejected pre interview second time
third time was the charm

[Destiny Gundam]

hey fullofoptimism i was a TLC volunteer too! :D for 3 years.

Congrats!

[vanillaicecream]

Accepted! VFMP

First time IP applicant.

GPA: ~83%

MCAT: 12/11/Q/13 (36Q)

EC: various involvements in hospital volunteering, clinical assistant for 3 summers (got reference from a doctor this way), club execs, student leadership conference, work with street-involved individuals, sports, travel etc.

Interview: I felt alright coming out of it but not overly confident. Practiced lots! smiled a lot due to nervousness but guess that worked in my favour.

Excited to meet everyone in Sept!

[jag@19]

Last year: AQ was 23.5 and NAQ was 21 and this year the AQ should have been 25 because my 4th year average was prolly the highest of all my years.

[akheroux]

Accepted!

VFMP, IP, 1st time applicant
GPA ~88%
MCAT 41Q

ECs: volunteered on HIV ward, st. Johns ambulance, some student government, piloting (small planes), amateur motorcycle racing, guitar, various martial arts and boxing (some competition), lots of travel, a bunch of volunteer tutoring, and a range of jobs I've held over the years (engineering design, tutor, bar tending, maintenance).

no research experience.

I'm traveling around asia for the Summer (received my offer in Bangkok during a bombing attack down the street!), but I'm very excited to return home and meet all of you in the fall! :)

Go UBC! :D

[yeeha]

Accepted, OOP
Also waitlisted at U of A
yeeha!

[Haruka]

On Friday I checked my email after work and was thrilled to find that exciting email

IP accepted into the IMP (first year applicant)

34S

GPA: 4.13

EC:
3 years of being a member/leader of an urban outreach ministry, student orientation staff, volunteer at a local prison, mission trip to New Orleans...

Work:
2 summers of research at my university, hospital housekeeping, lab teaching assistant for an elementary school workshop program...

I applied & interviewed at U of C and Queen's, and am currently waitlisted at both. I've accepted the IMP offer so I can be relatively close to home. I'm looking forward to life in Victoria! Congratulations everyone!

[curlygirl]

IP accepted to VFMP (first choice)

This was my second time applying to UBC, rejected post-interview last year

Graduated with BScH in psychology in 09
gpa ~86% (prereqs ~80%)
MCAT PS12 VR12 WSQ BS12 (36Q)

ECs: high level gymnastics, dance and cheerleading (varsity level in university); crisis line volunteer; danced in charity fashion shows throughout university; let's talk science volunteer (teach science lessons in elementary and high schools, as well as after-school programs); spent 2 months in Ghana volunteering in a medical clinic; volunteer at an assisted living home...

Work/research: MCAT prep teacher for the past year - taught a condensed course in Lebanon; 2 summers of research (1 NSERC); undergrad honours thesis; currently working as a research assistant in geriatric psychology, one second author paper published and one first author paper in consideration for acceptance after revisions (although this job and papers weren't on my app this year).

I also interviewed at Western and was middle waitlisted, but UBC is my first choice and I'm really excited to meet everyone in August!:)

[fullofoptimism]

hey destiny, thanks for the congrats!

as for my AQ score last year, i think it was fairly low, like 11 or something like that! i guess it must have improved enormously over the year of waiting to apply again.

[guitarded27]

Just got in off the waitlist, VFMP. Recent graduate from the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at UBC.

My stats (at the time of application)
Overall: ~86%
Last 60: ~83%
Prereqs: ~88%
MCAT: 36S (12BS/11VR/13PS)

EC's: Hospital volunteering (around 2 years), long-term senior home volunteering (9 years), UBC orientations (2 years - 1 as a Squad Leader, 1 as a Squad Manager), SUS for two years, overseas volunteering to China (first year summer), various summer research positions, Food Bank volunteering, self-taught guitarist in two bands, plus other small things.

Interview just kinda...went. Wasn't too morose coming out of it, but wasn't entirely confident either. I thought I did my best, but I felt it was hard to gauge my performance based off the limited feedback/response/reactions I got from the interviewers.

[isaiah4110]

finally i get to write one of these posts! :D

Accepted to UBC, VFMP
1st choice, 1st time applying.

Stats:

Pre-req: probably 3.6ish
Cumulative: 3.8ish
Last 60: 4.0ish
MCAT: 33P
Extracurriculars: Research assistant for ~1 year, international volunteering, school exec, various clubs, one publication, softball, hospital/school volunteering....
Interview: thought it went just like everyone else's - few great stations, few horrible ones, but mostly ok stations.

So incredibly psyched. Will be accepting. Praise God.

[medston]

Accepted, IP

2nd app

I did nothing over the past year to improve the app other than reword/reorganize the NAQs, add an award I missed, and improve my essay (and subsequently introduce a typo in the first paragraph).

Last year:

AQ: 20.8
NAQ: 16.33
Interview: Average

GPA: 80-81
GPA last 60: 82-83
GPA prereq: 84
MCAT: PS 9, BS 10, VR 10, W O

Undergrad Comp Eng.
Masters Elec Eng.

Overseas volunteer 6 months (health informatics for an NGO), hospital volunteer 5 months, various rec sports player/organizer, handful of first author pubs, patent, travel, rural background, professional work experience as a senior engineer, research work experience, french, have my own consulting company (sounds more impressive than it is), mentored a couple of undegrad and masters thesis students while working for the university.

References: graduate advisor (high ranking Prof), my current CTO, a family doctor

My essay was good. It's not rocket science. This is why I want to do this, this is what I've done to prepare, this is why the field needs me, the end. Short and sweet with a pop, leave them wanting more.

I felt my app overall was strongish on the ECs despite being scored low last year, so the score surprised me. But I think by reorganzing it this year I got extra points. Overall my app is not above average, I just fit in. Clearly my Academics and MCAT are just adequate. Statistically I am probably near the bottom 200 for VFP in terms of my scores so it was all on the interview. This year I had no bad stations. I thank my two friends for pushing me hard to practice and it paid off for all of us. Yay!

[warrior]

I'm a BC resident in undergraduate studies. My overall GPA was 79% and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 9, Verbal: 9, Biological Sciences: 9, Written Sample: S

I was accepted into the VFMP at UBC. This is my second time applying.

Last time I applied across Canada and this time I applied only to UBC and Ireland Schools. Received acceptance in RCSI and now UBC, of course, I accepted UBC :)

Last year, my score was NAQ: 17.85 and AQ: 16.8 and I was rejected pre-interview. I'm pretty sure my AQ score improved this time around. I found that despite having done some practice for the MMIs, I was pretty nervous for the first 2 stations and then it got easier. I felt I did okay, not my best but also not my worst. I reworded my NAQ section and essay and made some adjustments in hours.

ECs: Emergency Dep't Volunteer 4ish years, a lot of community events organization (human rights campaign, blood drives, summer camps, heart and stroke fundraisers, conferences, etc..), president of an ams club for a year and highly involved in 1-2 clubs, martial arts 10 yrs, ams speakeasy, overseas volunteer 6weeks in orphanage, etc...

Congratulations to everyone who was accepted! I look forward to meeting you all. And good luck to those who are waitlisted or will be applying again. Perservere!

[leviathan]

I'm a BC / in-province resident in graduate studies (medicine) internationally. I'm just about to start clerkship, but I figured I'd give it one last shot because I'd really prefer to practice in Canada, not the US.

My GPA was 76% for overall, pre-reqs, and last 60. MCAT was PS - 10 VR - 11 BS - 10 WS Q (32Q). AQ was 15.7 and NAQ was 19.30. I attended paramedic school and had a 4.0 GPA there, but at a college so not recognized by UBC. I'm attending medical school at Saba University now; my last 60 credits from here is 88%. My shelf exam scores for all the major medical subjects has been anywhere from a low of 80th percentile rank for anatomy to 99.6th percentile for physiology and 99.2nd for pharmacology, and 98th for behavioral sciences (percentile ranking is compared to US medical student performance on the shelf exams). Clearly that didn't factor into my AQ score, which is too bad.

My NAQ activities were hospital ED for 4 years, St John Ambulance for 5 years, paramedic for 2 years in rural BC + downtown eastside of Van, some publications, lots of shadowing with different physicians and specialties, tutoring, music awards, martial arts, intramural sports, travel to Europe and SE Asia, etc.

This was my second time applying and unfortunately I was rejected pre-interview. I will continue my education out here and hope for the best. Anyway, congrats to all those who were successful and best of luck with your education at UBC. :)

[dreamer101]

I'm a BC resident in B.Sc. Health Sciences. My Cumulative GPA was (83.2%) and my MCAT scores were:

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

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

UBC was the only school I applied to.

[sars]

Rejected post interview during the last application cycle:

Prereq Avg: 83.9
Overall GPA: 87.5
Final 60 Credits: 89.4
AQ: 25

ECs: 2 NSERCs, volunteering with a club on campus, charity biking, a few months volunteering in a hospital
NAQ: 14

MCAT: VR-10, PS-8, BS-9, W-Q

Interview Score: Average

[cheeseshredder]

Don't want to give away too many details, but:

25/25 AQ
Almost 18/25 NAQ

Rejected post interview.

Not hopeful this year since they are changing the AQ formula, tossed out the essay (which I believe was the strength of my application). Besides, NAQ is always a crapshoot. Some people here have a better list of experiences yet end up with 14.

I have a friend that ended up with less than 11 and it was totally undeserved.

Rejection is tough to go through, even if you're applying as a third year :P. Doesn't help that I know more third years that got in (by a lot) than were rejected.

[EastSidePlumber]

Long time lurker, thought I'd post as this will be my last time applying to UBC.
Rejected. Thought I would contribute to the body of knowledge over here.

IP

Pre-reqs: 75%
Overall Average: 78.5%
Last 60: 81%
MCAT: 31S

AQ: 6.47/25
NAQ: 15.74/25

Extra-curriculars:
- 3 publications, 1 poster presentation
- 1.5 years as emergency room volunteer
- heavily involved in clinical research at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver; employed as a researcher and work alongside oncologists
- 100+ hours with shadowing doctors and specialists
- lead a project in breast cancer research
- lab bench work in the characterization of tumor cells
- loads of hours volunteering in various hospitals and clinics (over 250 h)
- sports and music at a competitive level
- travel and tons of community service
- tutoring and mentoring to both university and elementary students

Anyway gave it my last shot (3rd attempt) but just not good enough for UBC. Quite frustrated at the fact that UBC is the way it is. Unfortunately because of my GPA I am afraid that I won't be able to ever get in unless I pursue another undergraduate degree. Good luck to everyone.

[jag@19]

gluck to all those applicants who got accepted for an interview, and for everyone else, please remember that there are applicants in our current year and in year 2 who applied over 6 times before they earned their spot.

I realize that it is easier said than done but keep at it.

To those prepping for interviews, I look fwd to meeting everyone in Feb. I'll be the lucky one helping with the interview process.

Cheers!

P.S. any questions about interview prep or med school, dont hesitate to email me via private messages.

[Mithril]

Hi guys, it's been a while. I just got my acceptance letter in the mail.

I'm a BC and Quebec resident in UBC Microbiology and Immunology.

GPA:

Overall: 89.2%
Last 60: 90.5%
Prerequisite: 87.2%

MCAT:

Physical Sciences: 14
Verbal: 8
Biological Sciences: 14
Written Sample: Q

ECs: Nursing home volunteering in high school for a month, travelling and volunteering in south Asia for a few weeks, hospital volunteering for 4 years, a job at a shoe store after first year for 2 months. To be honest, I was surprised I got an interview and an acceptance with my ECs, which just highlights how very IMPORTANT the interview is. I felt that I absolutely rocked my interview.

I was accepted by UBC VFMP. 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. My FIRST first choice was McGill, but I was rejected by them pre-interview.

[keepontrying]

acceptances are out!?

[darknebula]

Hi guys, it's been a while. I just got my acceptance letter in the mail.

I'm a BC and Quebec resident in undergraduate studies. My GPA was 3.90 (OMSAS)/3.94 (AMCAS) and my MCAT scores were:

Physical Sciences: 14
Verbal: 8
Biological Sciences: 14
Written Sample: Q

I was accepted by UBC. 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. My FIRST first choice was McGill, but I was rejected by them pre-interview.

I thought the offers don't go out until tomorrow?

[Mithril]

That's what I thought, too, but my mom woke me up to show me the letter. It's straight from the UBC Faculty of Medicine. Although it tells me to go on the OAS to pay but there's nothing there yet.

[keepontrying]

That's strange, I've never heard of something like this before. Are you in BC?

[Mithril]

Yes, I am in BC. The letter is also dated for the 12th, not 13th.

[Vanksy]

yea it's strange how they send out the acceptance letter by mail one day early.

just got my letter in the mail!!! shaky legs =p

I'm a BC resident just graduated from UBC microbiology. My GPA was 83.8%

MCAT
Physical Sciences: 12
Verbal: 12
Biological Sciences: 11
Written Sample: O

I was accepted by UBC. 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.

[Sev]

I also received my acceptance letter in the mail today!

IP
Overall GPA 85.9%
Last 60 88%
MCAT P/V/B/W 11/10/14/R

Accepted to VFMP. UBC is my first choice.

Best wishes to those who haven't heard yet.

[3.14pi]

Hi everyone! I also received my acceptance by mail today.

4th year IP applicant (1st time applying)
overall %= 82.6% prereq=79% last 60 %= somewhere around 83-84%
MCAT 33S PS:10 VR:11 BS: 12 WS: S
Accepted to VFMP.

I had a lot of non-academic activities and I feel it must have been the strength of my application. My academic score wasn't particularly "competitive" (I even had two courses in the low 60s and few in the 70s).
I felt okay for the interviews, practiced a lot and didn't feel too nervous going in. Definitely feel that the interview is the dealbreaker. I'm guessing that I got an above average on the interview because I personally feel that I wouldn't have been accepted otherwise.
So here's to all of you who have GPAs in the lower end of the spectrum... don't give up! As long as you prove yourself on the interview and have decent non-academics, you're set to go.

[aquadon]

Oh my goodness, I have been waiting 3 years to post this!!!!

Applied: UBC, UofC, Mac, Manitoba, UofT, Western
Interviewed: Mac & UBC
Accepted: Mac & UBC

GPA: low 80s, mid 80s for last 60.
ECs: I think stronger than Average - Helped start a Non-profit community intervention project in Africa (6 years ago - continues today), board member of national non-profit (2 years), Field Hockey coach for 7 years, Jr. Varsity field hockey 2 years (& player for 15), Research coordinating for 2 years (taking blood & monitoring patient results very closely), leadership stuff at Uni (4 years), created my own course in 4th year. I had over 4000 hours on my application and ran out of characters.
Interview: I felt it didn't go well at all. I wasn't too nervous but just felt like the whole thing went by in a daze. Plus I wrote my essay on the same thing everyone else did!

Still not 100% sure but 95% sure I will be accepting UBC!!!!

[jselina]

Just got accepted via snail mail!!

Applied: basically across US and Canada..

UBC is my first choice, will be accepting!

GPA: 3.9
last 60: 4.0
Pre-req: 82%

I transferred from UBC to US school so my grades are in both percentages and GPA.
ECs: pretty good, club/honor society exec, hospital intern, volunteering, research (no paper) etc.
Interview: I think i did well in most of the stations.. except i think i really screwed up 1.

Can't wait to see everyone in September!!

[TankMasterFlex]

So happy to post here...

3rd application, 1st interview. Finishing M.Sc. right now, accepted to my first choice (Vancouver).

Overall: 78.6%
Last 60: 83.6%
Prereq: 73.8%

12/10/O/11

The posts on this thread from applicants with lower averages kept me going through this all.

Looking forward to meeting you all this fall!

[rburgundy]

So happy to post here...

3rd application, 1st interview. Finishing M.Sc. right now, accepted to my first choice (Vancouver).

Overall: 78.1%
Last 60: 83.9%
Prereq: 73.1%

12/10/O/11

The posts on this thread from applicants with lower averages kept me going through this all.

Looking forward to meeting you all this fall!

Exact same marks as you (w/ a MSc), except 90% last 60. I guess you destroyed the interview. Congrats!

[lmcl]

Very excited to post this!!

Applied: UBC, UWO, U of T, U of A
Interviewed: UBC
Accepted: UBC

IP, graduated from UBC Microbiology and Immunology last year.

Last 60 credits: 86%
Overall: 85.4%
Pre-reqs: 85.15%

Physical Sciences: 11
Verbal: 8
Biological Sciences: 14
Written Sample: Q

I was accepted by UBC VFMP. This is my 2nd time applying to UBC. I was waitlisted last year and subsequently rejected.

Had all my eggs in one basket and thank God it worked out. Don't be discouraged if you don't get in the first time, keep at it and it'll be that much sweeter when you do get in!!

[Larrivee]

Accepted!
I can't believe this happened, I am beside myself right now!!
3rd year applicant
Mcat: 36P
PS:12
VR:10
BS:14
WS: P
GPA 4.26/4.30 not sure conversion (alberta 4.0, omsas 3.97)
ECs: guitar, piano, bass, hospital ER, team leader in ER training newbies, hurricane relief in guatemala, delivered wheelchairs/supplies to mexico orphanage, tutoring, hunting, wood working, hand built/carved an electric guitar, running, wakeboarding, snowboarding, played guitar/piano at concerts, weddings, etc., recorded, bunch more stuff.

I am celebrating with my Fiancee right now but just wanted to FINALLY post on here!!
Good luck to everyone tomorrow!!! Can't wait to meet all you guys :)

[medgirl08]

Applied: McGill, Toronto, UBC
Interviewed: UBC
Accepted: UBC

BS:12
PS:11
VR:8 Yep I actually took my chances with a score like this!
WS: N This one too!

Overall: 85%
Last 60: 87%
Pre-req: 80%

4th time's a charm (interviewed 3x)

Super excited and can't wait to meet all of you!

[WatchMe]

4th year, IP, first time applying. Only applied to UBC, so super stoked!

My average wasn't super high, 82-83 overall, 81 prereq, last 60 was around 83-84%.

I'd like to think my EC's were above average, and felt pretty good about the interview, so these are probably what got me in!

MCAT was 10/10/11 Q

[criselda]

After a long day at work, appointments and with friends I came home at 1 am to the envelope on my dresser, left there by my family. I cannot begin to express how elated I am to be posting this, I had no expectations this cycle and I am truly so blessed and grateful for this opportunity.

Prereqs: 82%
Last 60%:87%
Overall: 86%

MCAT: 35O (13/10/12)

ECs: held down PT jobs throughout undergrad (mostly retail with semi-management positions, a short lab stint), couple months of volunteer in the ER, babysitting, instrumentalist for church choir (going on 8 years weekly), some travel with family, lived several years in the Middle East, level 7 piano, multiple genres of dance (5 years), competed and won with dance group at international competitions

Interview: felt ok after, didn't feel like I bombed at any station but didn't feel like I was outstanding at any either

Only applied to UBC this year, so will accept the VFMP offer :D


Congratulations to future classmates and I am so excited to meet you all in August :) to those still trying and/or just starting on this journey, always have faith in yourselves and best of luck!

[iceman]

Regrets
OOP
AQ 24.61
NAQ 15.6
3.91 OMSAS GPA, 32M mcat (10v, 10B, 12P)
average interview

[clie88]

did you get an email?

[DoctorDouche]

Have Regrets been Sent out??!!

[iceman]

I checked the application system, but no email

[hking03]

Have Regrets been Sent out??!!

i think regrets have been updated online... then in about 30 minutes the email will be sent out.

sorry to those who didn't get an offer.

iceman- your AQ is killer. good luck!

[SpicyNoodles]

Regrets
IP
AQ 21.14
NAQ 16.78
3.90 OMSAS GPA
31Q
average interview

I'm still happy to attend uOttawa, but I really wanted to stay at home and be near my family and friends. At least this will force me to be more independent and leave my bubble :p

Congratulations everyone. I would've loved to meet some of the people on this forum:)

[DoctorDouche]

last year it took them 8 minutes to send the email

[Gitbgff]

Regrets
IP
Academic: 13.28
Non-Academic: 21.30
Interview: Average

SFU Applicant
CGPA: 82.25 (3.81/4.33) PreReq: 83.25 Last60: 84.05
MCAT: 10/10/O/12

Not really sure what to work on for next time? Hopefully the change to AQ will help next cycle.

Congrats to all those that got accepted.

[medisforme]

Regrets - IP, quite disappointed, 3rd time applying and interviewing

Overall - 82.45% (10 year rule applied though it only added 0.4% to my average)
Last 60- 85.45%
Pre-req - 86.9%

NAQ - 18.04
AQ - 14.42

MCAT - 10/10/12/S

Interview - average - quite disappointed in this as I thought it went quite well.

Non-trad applicant; at 31 years old, I think I will only give this application one more kick at the can and then I am done.
I have a good career as a registered nurse, so I am not too distraught.