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Post by hopefulovc on May 10, 2017 14:29:10 GMT -5
Hi everyone! I know the statistics for this year's admissions will be posted in August but I'm very anxious on knowing around what average will be needed to receive an interview. If anyone feels comfortable enough to share their average that would be very helpful! Since the MCAT has been taken out, the cutoff has be going higher and higher which is scary as I will be applying next year  . |
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Post by oncovet on May 11, 2017 17:52:21 GMT -5
Look at Western's Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) admission statistics. Compared to the DVM program, they have 56 spots (approximately half of the DVM program), just as many applicants and consider your best two years (instead of 2 semesters). The class average is slightly below 90 and they are selecting a small population from the applicant pool. You are right that the averages have been increasing over the years and it is scary but it has to max out somewhere and I think it's approaching the limit. The "cut off" will vary from year to year, depending on the applicant pool. Focus on your grades but also make sure you are a well-rounded applicant because grades will help you get the interview but valuble and diverse experiences are required to complement those grades. That's what makes the ideal applicant - people who are successful both inside and outside of the classroom.  www.schulich.uwo.ca/dentistry/docs/future_students/Class_of_2020_Statistics.pdf |
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Post by DVM2019 on May 12, 2017 7:31:07 GMT -5
I believe there was already a thread or 2 started for this years applicants fvc.proboards.com/thread/6950/grades-intervieweesAlso always keep in mind that the stats posted on here are not reflective of the entire applicant pool... There are hundreds of applicants each year and basing them off of ten people posting stats may just make you feel like you'll never get in. Trust me, that's how I felt after reading everyone's stats on here. I found calculating my admissions average and what I needed to get on the interview then comparing to the average admitted applicant (from the stats posted in August) was more reflective of how competitive an applicant I was. Using the 2020 average (mean) statistics: 84.56 last 2 full time semester 85.41 pre req =84.99 average of pre req and last 2 full time semesters for those selected for an Interview Admitted average (mean) statistics (88.75 + 89.625)/2 =89.2 for 65% of your composite score 81.8 interview score (35%) = 86.6 average composite score for those admitted last year. 50% of the people admitted will have a composite score below 86.6 so if you do end up with a lower score it isn't game over. However I found this helpful to see just how I'd realistically compare to those admitted in the past. It also helped me gage how well I'd have to do on the interview to be admitted. This isn't a fool proof method however it's a little more reliable than using the 10 people who post their stats on here IMO. As it stands right now an average of your pre-requisites and your last 2 semesters of about 85% will get you an interview (remember there will be 100 above and below this average) this may or may not go up this year but once the statistics are posted in August. Unfortunately at the moment there's nothing to compare it to, as last year was the first year the posted the statistics for those offered an interview. I know this wasn't technically what you were looking for but I hope this helped! |
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Post by Guest2021x on May 12, 2017 16:00:36 GMT -5
I'm guessing 90 but that might not even be good enough
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Post by Guest3229 on May 14, 2017 1:21:06 GMT -5
Using the 2020 average (mean) statistics: 84.56 last 2 full time semester 85.41 pre req =84.99 average of pre req and last 2 full time semesters for those selected for an Interview Admitted average (mean) statistics (88.75 + 89.625)/2 =89.2 for 65% of your composite score 81.8 interview score (35%) = 86.6 average composite score for those admitted last year. 50% of the people admitted will have a composite score below 86.6 so if you do end up with a lower score it isn't game over. As it stands right now an average of your pre-requisites and your last 2 semesters of about 85% will get you an interview (remember there will be 100 above and below this average) this may or may not go up this year but once the statistics are posted in August. Unfortunately at the moment there's nothing to compare it to, as last year was the first year the posted the statistics for those offered an interview. I know this wasn't technically what you were looking for but I hope this helped! I don't think you've analyzed the statistics correctly here. The 85 average is for all applicants, the INTERVIEWED average is considerably higher at a median of 87.2/88. The median is the "middle" of the data where half will be below and half above, not the mean as you suggested, although the mean and median are close in value for most of the 2016 data. The average/median for admitted students is even higher, both are around 89. You might scrape by into an interview with an 85 but you would probably have to do well above average (high 80s?) in the interview to make the next cut. I am anticipating needing a very high 80s or low-90s average (assuming I get an average interview score) when I apply in two years, unless they bring back the MCAT requirement. An 85 is unlikely to cut it. Not saying it is impossible if course, just unlikely. |
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Post by Guest111 on May 14, 2017 13:56:02 GMT -5
I agree with the above poster. It seems you'll need a high 80's 88/89 just for an interview. With the way things have been going I wouldn't be surprised if the lowest average accepted for the last two semesters and prerequisites will be 90 and above. It might be time to change the 75% minimum to an 85% so there's no false hope and people can save their money.
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