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Mar 15, 2020 11:57:46 GMT -5
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Post by oacaggie on Mar 15, 2020 11:57:46 GMT -5
I was wondering if we should expect changes in the interview process or admissions in general, if COVID-19 remains a pandemic? I understand it is probably early to ask this but I think a lot of people are wondering the same thing.
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Post by lowenger on Mar 16, 2020 8:36:27 GMT -5
If anything changes it will be posted on our website
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Post by smahing pumpkin on Mar 24, 2020 20:55:12 GMT -5
Since this is Covid related, I thought I'd post here:
I know that OVC admissions can't evaluate pass/fail courses for prerequisites as per the admission requirements page. However during W20, if a student chooses to take a pass/fail to save their GPA, would the rest of their courses still be eligible for the past 2 semesters average, or would this disqualify the whole W20 semester?
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Post by lowenger on Mar 30, 2020 16:25:14 GMT -5
smahing pumpkin please see my comment above
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Post by ovch0peful on Apr 4, 2020 11:25:14 GMT -5
Since all campus events are canceled until July, when should we expect to hear of how interviews will be conducted?
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Apr 7, 2020 12:07:27 GMT -5
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Post by oacaggie on Apr 7, 2020 12:07:27 GMT -5
Since all campus events are canceled until July, when should we expect to hear of how interviews will be conducted? I think we are just supposed to wait until they announce something. It is overwhelming not knowing what is going on, but we are all in this together!
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Apr 9, 2020 16:42:49 GMT -5
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Post by Waitingaswell on Apr 9, 2020 16:42:49 GMT -5
Since all campus events are canceled until July, when should we expect to hear of how interviews will be conducted? I think we are just supposed to wait until they announce something. It is overwhelming not knowing what is going on, but we are all in this together! I saw something online that said they will be letting us know what's happening shortly. I think the delay is figuring out how to do the interviews over the internet and still keep it confidential.
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Post by Current DVM student on Apr 10, 2020 19:47:42 GMT -5
Sorry guys, I know the waiting is hard! The whole college is working overtime right now to finish off the year. Fourth years are trying to get their degrees without finishing all of the requisites, third years have had their externships cancelled and are being tested online, first and second years have their courses turned upside down. The College is doing their best to catch up. If I was to guess, I would expect interviews to be moved online like they have been in the past for international students. Hang in there, I am sure they will confirm soon.
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Post by Worried on Apr 16, 2020 9:29:21 GMT -5
I know no one knows for sure, but is it likely that the interviews will still be based around the MMI format if they are online? Or would more traditional interviews be more probable?
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Post by ovch0peful on Apr 16, 2020 9:43:31 GMT -5
I know no one knows for sure, but is it likely that the interviews will still be based around the MMI format if they are online? Or would more traditional interviews be more probable? I have been wondering the same thing. I imagine the logistics of online, confidential MMIs would be a nightmare. That is probably why McMaster outright canceled their remaining Med interviews around the time all the closures started. For now I guess we just refresh the OVC site 500 times per day...
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Post by Vetstudent on Apr 16, 2020 11:25:00 GMT -5
They have done MMIs in the past online for internationals (new last year) so I wouldn't rule it out. Better to be overprepared.
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Post by stressed on Apr 16, 2020 11:34:56 GMT -5
I know no one knows for sure, but is it likely that the interviews will still be based around the MMI format if they are online? Or would more traditional interviews be more probable? I have been wondering the same thing. I imagine the logistics of online, confidential MMIs would be a nightmare. That is probably why McMaster outright canceled their remaining Med interviews around the time all the closures started. For now I guess we just refresh the OVC site 500 times per day... Do you happen to how Mac dealt with the cancellations? Were those students out of luck or did they assess on different criteria (references, grades, test scores)? I know speculation won’t help but I can’t imagine OVC doing MMI-style zoom interviews for 200 applicants
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Post by oacaggie on Apr 16, 2020 14:36:51 GMT -5
They have done MMIs in the past online for internationals (new last year) so I wouldn't rule it out. Better to be overprepared. You're right! But, I feel like this would be tough since the international online interviews required non-wireless internet connection which most of us probably do not have access to (especially right now with most of us staying home). With some applicants being on rural wi-fi, this might not go over well. But I guess all we can do is wait! Thank you for your input!
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Apr 17, 2020 8:49:55 GMT -5
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Post by YoullBeOkay on Apr 17, 2020 8:49:55 GMT -5
I have been wondering the same thing. I imagine the logistics of online, confidential MMIs would be a nightmare. That is probably why McMaster outright canceled their remaining Med interviews around the time all the closures started. For now I guess we just refresh the OVC site 500 times per day... Do you happen to how Mac dealt with the cancellations? Were those students out of luck or did they assess on different criteria (references, grades, test scores)? I know speculation won’t help but I can’t imagine OVC doing MMI-style zoom interviews for 200 applicants Former Mac student - current vet student: Mac decided to cancel MMIs and chose to base their acceptances purely on application (1/3 Casper 1/3 GPA 1/3 CARS score). Those who didn’t get accepted will automatically receive an interview for next year. I feel it’s unlikely OVC will employ such a method because unlike Mac the only basis for being given an interview is our grades and no other scoring.
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Post by OVC c/o 2023 on Apr 17, 2020 14:31:52 GMT -5
Do you happen to how Mac dealt with the cancellations? Were those students out of luck or did they assess on different criteria (references, grades, test scores)? I know speculation won’t help but I can’t imagine OVC doing MMI-style zoom interviews for 200 applicants Former Mac student - current vet student: Mac decided to cancel MMIs and chose to base their acceptances purely on application (1/3 Casper 1/3 GPA 1/3 CARS score). Those who didn’t get accepted will automatically receive an interview for next year. I feel it’s unlikely OVC will employ such a method because unlike Mac the only basis for being given an interview is our grades and no other scoring. Mac physicians assistant interviews have been moved to an online format (multiple questions, you have time to read them, and then you record an answer. its all through a software). and UofT has done it virtual MMI style where they email you a question and you have 15 minutes to record a 10 minute clip of your answer and submit. No clue where guelph is gonna go with it.
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Post by oacaggie on Apr 17, 2020 14:48:27 GMT -5
Former Mac student - current vet student: Mac decided to cancel MMIs and chose to base their acceptances purely on application (1/3 Casper 1/3 GPA 1/3 CARS score). Those who didn’t get accepted will automatically receive an interview for next year. I feel it’s unlikely OVC will employ such a method because unlike Mac the only basis for being given an interview is our grades and no other scoring. Mac physicians assistant interviews have been moved to an online format (multiple questions, you have time to read them, and then you record an answer. its all through a software). and UofT has done it virtual MMI style where they email you a question and you have 15 minutes to record a 10 minute clip of your answer and submit. No clue where guelph is gonna go with it. I'm hoping they will take into account grades, experience, our 3 essays and 3 references. If they were to do anything virtually like mentioned above, there is always opportunity for coaching and then it becomes a game of who can "cheat" the best which in my opinion, is not a fair assessment of applicants. However, doing no form of interview might not be a fair assessment either. It really seems like there is no winning!
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Post by sciencemia on Apr 17, 2020 16:11:19 GMT -5
Former Mac student - current vet student: Mac decided to cancel MMIs and chose to base their acceptances purely on application (1/3 Casper 1/3 GPA 1/3 CARS score). Those who didn’t get accepted will automatically receive an interview for next year. I feel it’s unlikely OVC will employ such a method because unlike Mac the only basis for being given an interview is our grades and no other scoring. Mac physicians assistant interviews have been moved to an online format (multiple questions, you have time to read them, and then you record an answer. its all through a software). and UofT has done it virtual MMI style where they email you a question and you have 15 minutes to record a 10 minute clip of your answer and submit. No clue where guelph is gonna go with it.
Those are interesting solutions. I'd be afraid of technical issues though. What if your recording fails to save/upload or your connection gets dropped?
Lots of uncertainty. Guess we'll find out in 2 weeks!
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Post by Nervous on Apr 17, 2020 16:19:34 GMT -5
Mac physicians assistant interviews have been moved to an online format (multiple questions, you have time to read them, and then you record an answer. its all through a software). and UofT has done it virtual MMI style where they email you a question and you have 15 minutes to record a 10 minute clip of your answer and submit. No clue where guelph is gonna go with it.
Those are interesting solutions. I'd be afraid of technical issues though. What if your recording fails to save/upload or your connection gets dropped?
Lots of uncertainty. Guess we'll find out in 2 weeks! They're deciding in two weeks?
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Post by SSL2021 on Apr 17, 2020 16:51:21 GMT -5
I'm in 3rd year, they moved all of our exams include the OSCE online. It is impossible to cheat, and they figured out all the logistics. The MMI is an important part of vet. student selection. I HIGHLY doubt it will be cancelled. Maybe it will have less stations, or same judges for multiple stations, but they will not get rid of the interview.
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Post by Ovc22 on Apr 17, 2020 17:12:29 GMT -5
^ retweet SSL2021
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