Really worried

[Akersar]

Hi,
I am a new member on this forum and I am really worried about my application. I am currently in my final year (2nd year, 3rd semester) at a Cegep in Quebec. In my first semester, I had an R-score of 36. However, I went down to 35 because of my second semester. I have a feeling that I do not have a good chance to get in Med School.
The only thing that is keeping my hope from collapsing is my extracurricular activities such as lifeguard.
Honestly, I am feeling really uncomfortable because of my R-score, and I have a feeling that it will decrease again.
I'll appreciate any suggestions or what not.
Thanks!

[feversugar]

You're fine! Yes, it is possible that it will go down again, but the impact should be less noticeable if you stay relatively constant with 2 semesters already under the belt. Only the R Score from the first three semesters count anyway! (assuming you get in the first round). To make it drop significantly, you would have to have a really really terrible 3rd semester

Don't worry too much with the r-score, someone with 31,7 was admitted to McGill this year (they showed us the statistics).

Besides, there's also that possibility that you get even better grades! Don't give up, work hard, give it that last kick for your third semester and get accepted into med school!

[Akersar]

Hey!
Thanks for the encouragement. But, should I really not be worrying with what I already have? I mean, honestly, what are my chances of getting in for the interview? That is what I am going nuts on >.<

[Dad]

With 35.5 you are fine, believe me. McGill considers the cv and the letter in addition to your R-Score to invite you to the interview. Some people with 36.5 are not being invited when students with a R-Score of 34 are.


You have quite diversed and interesting implications for your cv, if I were you I would not be stressed out about it! Just write the best presentation letter you can, relax, and enjoy your last year in Cegep!

[psychoswim]

What's the point of getting all worried about things that are already done? Just saying ...

Side note - it amazes me how cegep students now know their R-scores for every class they take (or close).. When I was in cegep I remember seeing my final R-score, but never any other! And again I know I saw it but I can't remember where and I can't find it anymore.

[MedPen]

Originally Posted by feversugar

Don't worry too much with the r-score, someone with 31,7 was admitted to McGill this year (they showed us the statistics).

That's ONE person out of 100. McGill ALWAYS does this. They always admit one person with a low r-score. I don't know why they do it or why it's consistant year after year. It's a weird unspoken policy.

[GL2010]

From McGill web site, 27 OOPs interviewed in January 2011: Lowest GPA of interviewed candidates: 3.51; Average GPA of interviewed candidates: 3.93.

Assuming just one OOP applicant had cGPA 3.51 (this applicant may have advanced degree or second degree, etc.), the remaining 26 interviewed applicants must have an average of 3.95 cGPA!!!

[MedPen]

Originally Posted by GL2010

From McGill web site, 27 OOPs interviewed in January 2011: Lowest GPA of interviewed candidates: 3.51; Average GPA of interviewed candidates: 3.93.

Assuming just one OOP applicant had cGPA 3.51 (this applicant may have advanced degree or second degree, etc.), the remaining 26 interviewed applicants must have an average of 3.95 cGPA!!!

This just proves my point: McGill interviews or accepts ONE person with low stats. Why they do this remains a mystery...

[feversugar]

Originally Posted by MedPen

That's ONE person out of 100. McGill ALWAYS does this. They always admit one person with a low r-score. I don't know why they do it or why it's consistant year after year. It's a weird unspoken policy.

Well in any case, I think at least half of the accepted applicants had r scores under 35.5, because they commented on how nearly half had gotten entrance scholarships at orientation and the cut off for that is 35.5.

[MedPen]

Originally Posted by feversugar

Well in any case, I think at least half of the accepted applicants had r scores under 35.5, because they commented on how nearly half had gotten entrance scholarships at orientation and the cut off for that is 35.5.

Half the accepted people having under 35.5 makes sense. Anything 34+ in terms on R-score is super high. I doubt many had under 34 and few under 33.5.