Will I get into medical school?

Let’s begin by having a look at who you are. Do not panic this questionnaire is only a guideline – it cannot predict the future. It will give you and me an idea of how we can proceed. Fitting yourself to what a medical school wants can help you to realize where you can improve your chances. Your GPA cannot be changed at the point in time that you are applying. What you can control is your application, tailoring it to the specific schools and making your best stand out.
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    1. What is your GPA score?

    a. > 2.8 - 3.3b. > 3.3 - 3.6c. > 3.6 - 3.7d. > 3.7 - 3.8e. > 3.8 - 3.9f. > 3.9

    2. What are your MCAT scores?

    a. CARS score > 127b. Total Score 490 - 500c. Total Score 501 - 508d. Total Score 509 - 516e. Total Score > 516f. Have not written the MCATs

    3. Have you ever applied to Canadian medical schools before?

    a. Onceb. Twicec. More than twiced. Never

    4. What is your ethnic background? There is an effort to provide culturally sensitive medical care.

    a. Aboriginalb. A visible minority in Canadac. Caucasian femaled. Caucasian male

    5. Where did you grow up? In which provinces can you claim residency?

    a. Rural areab. One province onlyc. More than one province

    6. How old are you?

    a. < age 25b. > age 25

    7. Do you have more than one degree?

    a. Nob. Yes, completedc. Working on it

    8. What have you done outside of school? Score +1 for each one you meet.

    i. Volunteered within the health care system

    ii. Competed in a sport or skill at a high level

    iii. Completed a recognized training to a high level e.g. Royal Conservatory of music grade 8 to ARCT, gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

    iv. Volunteered your time to help the disabled or disadvantaged

    v. Learned to speak another language fluently

    vi. Won awards for your contributions

    a. >1b. >3c. >4d. >5

    9. Which of the following characteristics would your friends, professors and referees say are characteristic of you? Score +1 for each that applies.

    i. Person of high integrity

    ii. Good Listener

    iii. Empathetic

    iv. Confident

    v. Conflict resolver

    vi. Forthright

    vii. Respectful

    viii. Humane

    ix. Attentive

    x. Truthful

    xi. Lifelong learner

    xii. Collaborator

    xiii. Good manager

    xiv. Professional

    xv. Skilled communicator

    a. < 5b. 5 - 10c. > 10

    10. Do you have research experience?

    a. Yesb. No

    Your answers will be emailed to me and I will email you my comments on your responses. There are good applicants every year who exemplify the desired characteristics of a physician but fail to communicate them either in the application or the interview. I will teach the skills to accomplish this and increase your chances of getting into medical school. I also coach a small number of students each year to individually shape their application and prepare them for the interview.

    If you would like to be considered please call me at 416-491-5622 or email me at info@medicalschoolcoach.ca