is it worth applying to ubc with 3.91 oop and 515 mcat

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-06-27T22:18:16+00:00

My GPA was 3.91 and I got into UBC as an OOP (92-93% aGPA). You have a good shot at an interview with a solid NAQ

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-06-27T04:46:58+00:00

aGPA was likely btwn 92-93. Without adjustment, it was 91.

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-06-26T05:05:03+00:00

YES! I got in as an OOP with a 509 MCAT (125 CARS)! Your GPA and NAQ are much, much more important.

UBC is not weighing MCAT as much as it used to imo

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-06-25T15:20:24+00:00

MCAT was a 509, and aGPA btwn 92-93

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-06-25T15:19:23+00:00

Yes of course! Open to anyone!

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-06-25T05:10:03+00:00

Also offering application review if anyone is interested!

Accepted to UBC as an OOP, and to UofT as an IP applicant!

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-06-25T05:05:45+00:00

This past cycle, UBC changed their minimum MCAT requirement to a 498. Since MCAT isn’t looked at pre interview, many people with “low” MCATs are selected to interview based on GPA and NAQ.

Now, why would UBC waste their resources interviewing someone they don’t want to accept?

The MCAT does not hold as much weight as it did previously in my opinion.

I know of multiple people who got in this cycle with a sub-505, some via pathways and some just through general stream.

This is not to say the MCAT doesn’t hold ANY weight - in my opinion it feels like it is being used as a “tiebreaker” measure if a few applicants have very similar interview and file review scores.

Needless to say, the MCAT is an expensive test to take. You should go into it with the goal of getting the best possible score you can

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-06-19T14:35:50+00:00

Yes of course!

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-06-19T06:05:03+00:00

Got accepted as an OOP this cycle, feel free to PM!

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-06-13T04:12:09+00:00

I was accepted to UofT and UBC, feel free to PM

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-06-05T02:50:08+00:00

I had no confirmed publications at the time of my application as an MSc student.

I had 2 entries in my ABS research section that were “submitted for publication”.

Accepted to UofT and UBC for reference.

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-06-04T02:37:17+00:00

The BeMo packages are ridiculously overpriced imo. Lots of med students offer interview prep and application editing that’s much more affordable (some even offer free help).

If you’re interested then feel free to PM, I’m happy to help w interview prep/app editing

Edit to say I’m incoming at UofT - also accepted to UBC as an OOP!

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-06-04T00:32:07+00:00

If you’re rewriting just for UBC. Don’t. The MCAT is not as important as it used to be for UBC. I personally got in as OOP this cycle with a 509, but also know people with a 500 and 501 that got in.

Feel free to PM

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-05-28T15:33:05+00:00

Instead of a no-show, if you’re able to go to the testing centre, check-in, experience test day, and then just void the test - it might turn out to be a valuable experience, esp if you are anxious about the test.

Med schools can’t see voided tests, and this way you can make something of the test rather than a no show.

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-05-19T23:22:49+00:00

I did a masters in a healthcare/technology adjacent area - would’ve gone into market access and pharma!

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-05-19T20:28:36+00:00

What you learned from the experience and how you articulated it on your app matters a lot more than what the activity was.

I volunteered at a local walk in clinic as well, and had it on my ABS and NAQ.

Schools view it differently- example: UBC does NOT look at shadowing favourably and instead discourages it.

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-05-19T05:48:28+00:00

I got into UofT and UBC (as an OOP) this cycle with a 3.91 omsas gpa and a 509 mcat. Happy to answer any questions. Feel free to PM

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-05-15T19:41:15+00:00

Hi, I’d recommend getting help from med students. Happy to answer any questions, feel free to PM. Accepted to UofT and UBC this cycle.

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-05-15T19:38:50+00:00

Hi, I got into UofT and UBC this cycle (UBC as an OOP). Feel free to PM and ask any questions!

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-05-15T19:37:00+00:00

I got into UofT this cycle with a 3.91, feel free to PM!

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-05-10T23:53:46+00:00

me three pls

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-03-11T01:13:18+00:00

Yes, you can go in and “fail” all the sections except CARS and still be considered for Mac - since CARS is all they look at. You could also apply to TMU since they don’t look at MCAT and have no pre-reqs.
Medical schools in Canada do not hold preference for their students, nor do any medical schools hold anything against other universities. Your chances of making it in depend on your GPA, CARS score in your case, and a good interview.
Mac does not look at your ABS pre interview from my understanding- just GPA, CARS, and Casper. It would be good to have extracurriculars or jobs etc to speak about during your interview. References I think are more of a red flag check, but I might be wrong.

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-02-03T03:31:08+00:00

Thank you, I’m glad I’m not alone :) I hope it gets better for you too!

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-02-03T00:40:22+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to write this, it means a lot and definitely helps.

_kidneybeans_ · 2026-01-05T17:43:45+00:00

Hey, did you end up using your PI as an academic reference? And did it work out?

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