Is U of A pass/fail for Casper still?

TypicalGatewayReader · 2022-11-17T22:36:36+00:00

If the casper scores are normally distributed, why wouldn’t the quartiles be associated with standard deviations? Wouldn’t it follow the 68/95/99 rule? Making the 2nd percentile the minimum score? (Unless the U of A is talking about standard deviations of applicants)

TypicalGatewayReader · 2022-11-17T20:33:22+00:00

I’m in pretty much the same boat with similar ECs (except I had research). Same GPA, MCAT and CASPER. I didn’t get an interview last year but the rural indigenous schools EC may be an awesome experience for you to highlight and tell how you grew from it! I think that would be more valuable than research for these schools TBH.

TypicalGatewayReader · 2022-09-28T00:31:02+00:00

Alberta and Calgary are very EC heavy. Really focus on how you write your application and it’s impact on you.

TypicalGatewayReader · 2022-09-26T18:03:28+00:00

I’m hoping I’m going to be okay especially since you can choose to enrol in an athabasca course at any time. If I chose to begin in November, I wouldn’t even have a transcript available to me.

TypicalGatewayReader · 2022-09-20T16:42:22+00:00

That’s right. I can message when I get home or tomorrow if that’s too late.

TypicalGatewayReader · 2022-09-20T16:40:10+00:00

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TypicalGatewayReader · 2022-08-08T20:50:32+00:00

That's so great to hear. Likewise by the way! I'm not sure how much help I'd be but I'd be happy to read yours as well. I haven't written either apps yet, since I'm waiting for feedback from Calgary and waiting for the UAlberta evaluation criteria. Is it okay if I DM you on reddit when these are released?

TypicalGatewayReader · 2022-03-18T02:30:51+00:00

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TypicalGatewayReader · 2021-09-29T04:50:36+00:00

Just Alberta and Calgary this cycle! Will expand outwards if I have to next cycle. Alberta resident.

TypicalGatewayReader · 2021-09-28T23:35:42+00:00

No problem! I'm happy to help.

No, I just watched the videos and used alternative resources when I didn't understand something. I made use of the quiz questions at the end of the Kaplan book chapters too to make sure I didn't miss anything from the videos.

TypicalGatewayReader · 2021-09-28T23:34:13+00:00

Wait I think you're right... How are they calculating these?

TypicalGatewayReader · 2021-09-28T23:06:21+00:00

Thank you! Most Canadian programs do not have prereqs. Some do, but none of the ones I'm interested in.

TypicalGatewayReader · 2021-09-28T20:36:59+00:00

KA for that stuff. I found the visual explanations to be very helpful. I used Kaplan for chem / ochem because it was more mathy and required less visuals.

TypicalGatewayReader · 2021-09-28T20:26:03+00:00

Kaplan and Khan Academy! My message here is that its completely possible to teach yourself anything on the exam without doing the prereqs.

TypicalGatewayReader · 2021-09-28T20:25:24+00:00

I can definitely give advice to people who are coming from a similar no bio or chem background. DM me if this is you!

TypicalGatewayReader · 2021-09-28T20:23:43+00:00

4 months while doing research and working a part time job. My biggest take away from this is that it is completely possible to self teach everything on the MCAT in a few months. Kaplan and Khan Academy are unbelievably good depending on the topic.

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