Stats of Applicants to Irish schools and Acceptance, Waitlist or Rejection

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I'm from: California
My country of citizenship is: USA
Currently studying: working for medical device company
At this University: previously at Columbia and before that Santa Clara University
My GPA is: ~3.35-3.4
major: economics and pre-med (like many others I screwed around a lot freshmen year ~2.3 gpa)
My MCAT Scores were: sat for the test twice
first time: 9PS, 11BS, 9VR P
second time: 11PS, 12BS, 7VR O (had a nasty headache throughout the test & I read the clock wrong...thought I had twenty minutes less on verbal than I really did)

I applied to: Trinity, UCD, Royal College of Surgeons
I also applied to like 25 US schools (unfortunutely my prospects aren't looking to hot, I am definitely hoping Ireland comes through
I was accepted at: RCSI (4yr program)
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from:

I have applied to medical schools this many times: 1
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I'm from: jamaica
My country of citizenship is: jamaica (living in the UK)
Currently studying: just completed a BSc (hon) Biomedical Science
At this University: University of East London
My GPA is: the uk uses classification instead eg. 1:1, 2:1, 2:2 etc, mine is 2:1
major: infectious disease control
My MCAT Scores were: sat MSAT and GAMSAT not MCAT (awaiting result)

I applied to: TCD, UCD ,UCC,RSCI, NUIG among 4 other UK uni
I was accepted at: hopefully somewhere
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from:

My first choice school is: Not really bothered.


I sent off my application for the feb. 15th deadline. As far as I was aware, a few uni 's in ireland are considering graduate entry programs (GEP) for 2007 entry. did you apply for 4 or 5 year programs?
 
The new scheme for GEPs in 2007 is only meant for EU students... I believe RCSI is the only one with 50% of the seats for non-EU students (since it's private)
 
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I'm from: Calgary, Alberta
My country of citizenship is: Canada,US
Currently studying: BSc in Biology
At this University: University of Calgary
My GPA is: ~2.7
My MCAT Scores were: 21O

I applied to: RCSI, UCD, TCD, UCC
I was rejected from:RCSI, UCD, TCD, UCC

I have applied to medical schools this many times: First
 
NewVintage said:
I'm from: Calgary, Alberta
My country of citizenship is: Canada
Currently studying: BSc in Biology
At this University: University of Calgary
My GPA is: 2.7
My MCAT Scores were: 21O

I applied to: RCSI, UCD, TCD, UCC
I was accepted at:
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from:

My first choice school is: Trinity
I have applied to medical schools this many times: First
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I am just wondering, did you try to apply to the US or even Canada? :)
 
A comment was posted here about the new Graduate Entry programs that will hopefully be starting up in 2007 only being for Eu students. I know UCC is planning on streaming appropriate international candidates (that is, the North American students) into their graduate entry program. I can't speak for the other schools, but I also know that this program, with the exception of the RCSI program, is intended to be more cooperative between the various schools (sharing hospital resources, doing some courses through e.learning) so probably the other schools will follow suit. This is really good news for anyone starting in 2007. The UCC plan is also to keep the same number of positions for North American applicants. Cheers,
M
 
I'm from: All Over
My country of citizenship is: United States
Currently studying: B.S. Economics, B.S. Biology
At this University: Duke University
My GPA is: 3.5
My MCAT Scores were: 35R

I applied to: RCSI, Trinity
I am interviewing at: RCSI
I was accepted at:
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from:

My first choice school is: RCSI
I have applied to medical schools this many times: First
 
I'm from: USA
My country of citizenship is: United States
Currently studying: Post-Bac pre-med
At this University:
My GPA is: 3.5
My MCAT Scores were: MCAT not taken yet

I applied to: RCSI, Trinity, UCC
I am interviewing at:
I was accepted at:
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from:

My first choice school is: None
I have applied to medical schools this many times: First
 
I'm from: Everywhere
My country of citizenship is: US
Currently studying: Post-Bac Pre-med
At this University: Mercer University
My GPA is: 3.3
My MCAT Scores were: N/A for now

I applied to: UCC, UCD, Trinity, RCSI, NUIG
I was accepted at:
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from:

My first choice school is: Trinity

I have applied to medical schools this many times: 1
 
How'd you apply to all five? I thought we're only allowed to apply to four schols?

ATLAromatic said:
I'm from: Everywhere
My country of citizenship is: US
Currently studying: Post-Bac Pre-med
At this University: Mercer University
My GPA is: 3.3
My MCAT Scores were: N/A for now

I applied to: UCC, UCD, Trinity, RCSI, NUIG
I was accepted at:
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from:RCSI and UCC

My first choice school is: Trinity, UCD, NUIG

I have applied to medical schools this many times: 1
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jessie said:
How'd you apply to all five? I thought we're only allowed to apply to four schols?
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This should probably be moved to another thread but regarding NUIG, it is the only school not affiliated with the Atlantic Bridge Program. So, you would have to apply directly to NUIG, not through the Atlantic Bridge Program. The
folks at NUIG were pretty nice when I contacted them about the application process but I ended up not applying there cuz I was just too lazy to fill out more applications (already sent apps to U.S. and Irish schools at the time ):oops:
 
jessie said:
How'd you apply to all five? I thought we're only allowed to apply to four schols?
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According to Keenan at the ABP, This is what I was told;

[FONT=times new roman,new york,times,serif]"Hello Louis Keenan,

I am not sure if NUIG is part of the program, even though I applied there as well. .
[FONT=times new roman,new york,times,serif] .
[FONT=times new roman,new york,times,serif]Dear ************: Galway does participate in the program but they have yet to finalize any decisions. I will keep my fingers crossed for you.".
 
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jujube said:
This should probably be moved to another thread but regarding NUIG, it is the only school not affiliated with the Atlantic Bridge Program. So, you would have to apply directly to NUIG, not through the Atlantic Bridge Program. The
folks at NUIG were pretty nice when I contacted them about the application process but I ended up not applying there cuz I was just too lazy to fill out more applications (already sent apps to U.S. and Irish schools at the time ):oops:
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According to Keenan at the ABP, This is what I was told;

[FONT=times new roman,new york,times,serif]"Hello Louis Keenan,

I am not sure if NUIG is part of the program, even though I applied there as well. .
[FONT=times new roman,new york,times,serif] .
[FONT=times new roman,new york,times,serif]Dear ************: Galway does participate in the program but they have yet to finalize any decisions. I will keep my fingers crossed for you.".
 
Hi guys!

I just found out about my U.K. A-level grades and with AAAA (in Bio, Chem, Physics and Calculus) I should get 600 CAO points in the Irish application system. UCD medicine is first on my CAO preference list. As only 1% of Irish applicants get 600 CAO points based on their exam performance and UCD required 580 points for medicine last year, I'm pretty sure I *should* have a place to study medicine at UCD. The offers come out on August 20th.

I'm hoping to be able to skip the preliminary year since I have already covered most of the material in my studies so far.
Can't wait to meet all you other UCD students!

I'm from: all over -lived in Finland, the US and the UK
My country of citizenship is: Finland
Currently studying: A-levels (until June 2007)
At this University: 6th form college in England
My GPA is: AAAA
My MCAT Scores were: won't need the MCAT

I applied to: UCD, TCD, RCSI, UCC, NUI Galway (5-year programs)
I am interviewing at: No interviews since I applied in the standard category through the CAO
I was accepted at: UCD (to be confirmed)
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from:

My first choice school is: UCD
I have applied to medical schools this many times: first time
 
Where from: Orange County, California
Citizen: US
Education: Biochemistry, BS
Undergrad School: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

GPA: 3.57
MCAT: 10 VR, 12 PS, 11 BS, R WS


Currently working as a chemist for a biotech company.

Applied to: UCC, UCD, Trinity, RCSI

I also applied to a ton of US schools, but took the August MCAT the same year I applied, apparently a great idea if you want to hear nothing back for months on end.


First Choice: RCSI just to get out in four years

Have applied: 1st time
 
Applying late in the U.S. or Canada (more so by 100%) is rough. :luck: with the Irish schools. People on this forum have written of late acceptances---running into the summer. :thumbup:
 
Mr. Louis told me he's seen good applicants not get accepted until August. :eek:
 
Mr. McDuck said:
Mr. Louis told me he's seen good applicants not get accepted until August. :eek:
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OMY!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:
But, in general, isn't mid-March when one should generally hear something (we applied much earlier in this process)?????
I remember you saying that if you have not received anything yet, that you may be in good shape???? :confused:
 
Don't know what constitutes a good applicant but I didn't apply until March and got an acceptance (UCC) in late August.
 
Unch said:
Don't know what constitutes a good applicant but I didn't apply until March and got an acceptance (UCC) in late August.
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hmm. I guess the adcomms are waiting to see what variety may come with the late apps???
 
ABP told me that if you haven't been rejected from RCSI yet, then you are most likely going to get an interview spot for the second round. As far as the other schools go, you just have to wait--there isn't really a method to the madness.
 
I applied for RCSI and UCD by the November 15 deadline and have not heard anything from either. I am applying to the six year programs, though...

Does anyone have an idea of what I should expect in terms of hearing back from these schools?
 
I'm from: Canada
My country of citizenship is: Canada
Currently studying: Bio Sci
My GPA is: 3.5
My MCAT Scores were: 33Q

I applied to: Trinity, UCD,UCC, Royal College of Surgeons
I am interviewing at: RCSI
I was accepted at: hopefully somewhere
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from:

My first choice school is:Trinity, although I would be happy with any school

I have applied to medical schools this many times: 2 (just in Canada the 1st time round)
 
I'm from: Toronto, Canada
My country of citizenship is: Canada
Currently studying: High School

I applied to: Edinburgh, Liverpool, Bristol, UCC, RCSI
I was accepted at: Bristol, RCSI
I was waitlisted at: none
I was rejected from: Liverpool, Edinburgh, UCC

First Choice: Its changed through the ages, initially Trinity (but they dont do 6 year), then RCSI, then Bristol, now RCSI or Bristol?? Im determined to decide by Sunday and send in my deposit

I have applied to medical schools this many times: 1
 
I'm from: Ontario
My country of citizenship is: Canadian
Currently studying: graduate
At this University: UWO
My GPA is: 3.66
My MCAT Scores were: Physical Sciences: 7 Verbal: 8
Biological Sciences: 9 Written Sample: S

I applied to: RCSI, Trinity, UCD
I was accepted at:
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from: RCSI

My first choice school is: Trinity

I have applied to medical schools this many times: 1
 
I'm from: Massachusetts
My country of citizenship is: US & Ireland
Currently studying: BS Biochemistry 2003
At this University: WPI
My GPA is: 3.60
My MCAT Scores were: Physical Sciences: 8 Verbal: 10
Biological Sciences: 10 Written Sample: N

I applied to: RCSI, Trinity, UCD, UCC
I was accepted at: RCSI
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from:
My first choice school is: Trinity or UCC

I have applied to medical schools this many times: 1
 
I'm from: Palestine
My country of citizenship is: U.S.
Currently studying: International Bacc
At this University: (highschool)
My GPA is: Predicted 36
My MCAT Scores were: -
Biological Sciences: -

I applied to: RCSI, Trinity
I was accepted at:
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from:
My first choice school is: Trinity

I have applied to medical schools this many times: 1
 
I'm from: British Columbia Canada
My country of citizenship is: Canada
Currently studying: N/A. Grad of 2003
My GPA is: 3.65 according to AAMC

I applied to: Trinity, UCD, RCSI
I was accepted at: Trinity, UCD
I was rejected from: Lots of Schools

I have applied to medical schools this many times: 3 times CAD, 2 times US, 1 time Ireland

Each year that I have applied, I have been interviewed @ atleast 3 schools and been waitlisted or rejected. Someone else on this board has a similar history. I have a nice big folder of rejection letters. :oops: Its been a long time coming, but everyone just stick to it, your day will come.
 
I'm from: Canada
My country of citizenship is: Canada
Currently studying: High School
At this University: High School
My GPA is: low-mid 90's

I applied to: RCSI, UCD
I was accepted at: RCSI
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from:
My first choice school is: RCSI

I have applied to medical schools this many times: 1
 
Burn those rejection letters !!!!
:D

applepark said:
I'm from: British Columbia Canada
My country of citizenship is: Canada
Currently studying: N/A. Grad of 2003
At this University: University of British Columbia
My GPA is: 3.65 according to AAMC
My MCAT Scores were: Physical Sciences:11 Verbal:10
Biological Sciences:12 Written Sample:M

I applied to: Trinity, UCD, RCSI, almost all CAD schools, some US Schools
I was accepted at: Trinity
I was waitlisted at: SUNY Upstate
I was rejected from: Lots of CAD Schools & US Schools

My first choice school is: UBC (because of $$$)

I have applied to medical schools this many times: 3 times CAD, 2 times US, 1 time Ireland

Each year that I have applied, I have been interviewed @ atleast 3 schools and been waitlisted or rejected. Someone else on this board has a similar history. I have a nice big folder of rejection letters. :oops: Its been a long time coming, but everyone just stick to it, your day will come.
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No! They might be worth something in 50 years!!!!!
 
I'm from: Canada
My country of citizenship is: Canada
Currently studying: Bachelor in Science, 4th year
At this University: University of Toronto
My GPA is: 3.88

I applied to: all over
I was accepted at: RCSI
I was interviewed at: RCSI, a few canadian schools, 2 US schools
I was waitlisted at: Mayo Clinic
I was rejected from:A Bunch (including TCD recently)
My first choice school is: University of Toronto, McMaster (still waiting to hear from them)

I have applied to medical schools this many times: 1
 
I'm from: Canada
My country of citizenship is: Canada
Currently studying: Graduated with degree in Life Sciences
At this University: Queen's University
My GPA is: 3.68
My MCAT Scores were: P-10 V-9
Biological Sciences: 10 Q

I applied to: Trinity , UCD, UCC
I was accepted at: Trinity
I was waitlisted at: UCD, UCC
I was rejected from:
My first choice school is: Trinity

Applied last year to Canadian schools and got the hard rejection

Does anyone know how reputable of a medical school Trinity is??
 
Very reputable. I've mentioned the name of Trinity to a bunch of people and they all knew it. However, all the students currently in Ireland will probably attest to the fact that their education in any of the medical schools in Ireland is par with N. America. Unfortunately the main concern for many is Residency following med school, but a lot can happen in 5 years. Hope that helps. Good luck on your decision:luck: :luck: .
 
I'm from: California
My country of citizenship is: USA
Currently studying: administrative assistant to pediatric ophthalmologist (last 4 years)
At this University: previously at George Washington University-English Major and then UCSD for Bio classes.
My GPA is: ~3.35-3.4
major: english and pre-med (student athlete on scholarship so my grades definitely suffered in college)
My MCAT Scores were: sat for the test twice
first time: 7PS, 10BS, 11VR Q
second time: 10PS, 9BS, 11VR O

I applied to: Trinity, UCC, UCD, Royal College of Surgeons
I also applied to 56 US MD schools and all DO schools-all rejected at, ross university
I was accepted at: RCSI (4yr program) and ross. I will be attending RCSI in the future. My dream has finally come true and it was definitely worth the wait! RCSI is the perfect fit for me and I can't wait to move to Dublin!


I have applied to medical schools this many times: 2nd time
 
I'm from: British Columbia, Canada
My citizenship is: Canadian
Currently studying: Cell Biology and Genetics (BSc)
At this University: University of British Columbia
My GPA is: 3.6
My MCAT Scores were: Physical Sciences:11 Verbal: 10
Biological Sciences: 12 Written Sample: Q

I applied to: Trinity, UCD, RCSI, UCC + other canadian schools
I was accepted at: Trinity
I was waitlisted at: UCD, UCC
I was rejected from: RCSI + other canadian schools

My first choice school is: Ireland: Trinity
Canada: UBC

I have applied to medical schools this many times: Once

Got into Trinity! Yayy, now just need to find a place over there, any suggestions???:luck:
 
ok...so hopefully this thread will come back to life soon. When do Irish med schools start to look at apps and give out interviews?
 
MDHopeful08 said:
ok...so hopefully this thread will come back to life soon. When do Irish med schools start to look at apps and give out interviews?
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i think it will ome bak around sept/oct...application season...
btw i was told irish schools dont conduct interviews...excep rcsi...
i think they look at apps at a continious basis...and send out their acceptances mid march/april
 
how do Irish medical schools Compare to American ones on terms of residency placement?
 
Hello fellow ABP applicants, I thought I would continue this thread for the 2008 application year. I am very excited about the possibility of study abroad and I wish all who post here the best of luck for this year.

I'm from: Missouri, USA
My country of citizenship is: USA
Currently studying: Undergrad Pre-Med Bio Saint Louis University, MSc Cell Biology, Saint Louis University, Currently Research Assoc. Wash U Medical School St. Louis. Dept OB/GYN
At this University: See Above
My GPA is: Undergrad 3.0, MSc 3.6
My MCAT Scores were(2X): Physical Sciences 1st 9, 2nd 11; Verbal:1st 11,2nd 9; Biological Sciences 1st 14, 2nd 14 Written Sample: 1st T, 2nd P

I applied to: All
I was accepted at: Waiting
I was waitlisted at: Waiting
I was rejected from: Waiting

My first choice school is: UCC followed closely by UCD and RCSI
I have applied to medical schools this many times: First time for ABP
 
guys...any one retaking the april MCAT? They said they'll wait for those scores but I'm not sure if I'll have chance if they start giving out acceptances in March??!
 
Glad to see there is life out there for this year's ABP Wait!

I'm from: Midwest
My country of citizenship is: US
My GPA is: Undergrad 3.65, Grad/Post Bac 3.69
My MCAT Scores were: Not taken

I applied to: Trinity, National
I was accepted at:
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from:

My first choice school is: Trinity!
I have applied to medical schools this many times: This is the first time.

Good luck to everyone applying and let's get this posting party started! :D

:luck: Go Irish 2008! :luck:
 
I'm from: Toronto, Ontario
My country of citizenship is: Canada
Currently studying: Finished undergrad in Biochem
At this University: McMaster University
My GPA is: Undergrad 3.2
My MCAT Scores were: 34Q (Physical Sciences: 10 ,Verbal: 13,
Biological Sciences: 11 Writing Sample: Q)

I applied to: Trinity, UCD, UCC, Most Canadian schools (except the ones that don't consider MCAT scores),SABA and St. George in the Caribbean.

I was accepted at: Waiting
I was waitlisted at: Waiting
I was rejected from: Waiting

My first choice school is: University of Western Ontario (UWO)

I have applied to medical schools this many times: This is my 3rd time applying. I was waitlisted at UWO last year, this is my final shot for Canadian schools, if I don't get in hopefully Ireland will fall through (Trinity would be my #1 choice of all foreign medical schools).
 
I'm from: Wilson, North Carolina,
My country of citizenship is: US
Currently studying: BS in Biology, BA in Religion
At this University: Barton College
My GPA is: 3.45
My MCAT Scores were: Have not taken them

I applied to: RCSI, UCD, Trinity, Bristol, Birmingham, Liverpoole

I was accepted at: Waiting
I was waitlisted at: Waiting
I was rejected from: Waiting

My first choice school is: RCSI:biglove:
I have applied to medical schools this many times: First

I'm so anxious at this point, the wait is killing me!!
 
I'm from: California
My country of citizenship is: USA
Currently studying: Anthropology
At this University: UC Berkeley
My GPA is: 3.6
My MCAT Scores were: 30-O

I applied to: RCSI, Trinity, UCD, UCC, NUIG
I was accepted at: Interviewing for RCSI 2/29
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from:

I have applied to medical schools this many times: 1
 
buena suerte said:
I'm from: California
My country of citizenship is: USA
Currently studying: Anthropology
At this University: UC Berkeley
My GPA is: 3.6
My MCAT Scores were: 30-O

I applied to: RCSI, Trinity, UCD, UCC, NUIG
I was accepted at: Interviewing for RCSI 2/29
I was waitlisted at:
I was rejected from:

I have applied to medical schools this many times: 1
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congrats on your interview date! wish you all the best... do you know if RCSI has just one wave of interviews (in feb) or are there more? cuz i thought there were going to be later...like in may or june...
 
Of what I have read in the archives of the last couple of years on SDN, the email that confirms our application as submitted only mentions RCSI interview range of May/June. But, I think that range refers to the second round of interviews. Although not mentioned in the email, there always seems to be an initial round of interviews in February/March.
 
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