I like to use the blog to update applicants and answer frequently asked questions that may be coming to the office. I will also post to dispel misconceptions that we become aware of so applicants are not harmed by listening to those outside of the admissions team.
This past cycle there was significant activity because of COVID-19 and a variety of changes associated with the admissions process.
A few comments:
1. General Questions regarding admissions should go to the email of the student advisor at ucmedapp@ucalgary.ca. So please do not ask specific questions related to your application here. If you believe you are not getting a timely response it is likely that the answer is in the Applicant Manual.
2. Although, we appreciate comments and opinions from applicants this is not the place to share opinion regarding how the admissions process should be run, what your suggestions are etc…The policies and procedures are outlined in the Applicant Manual and do not change. Unfortunately, some applicants get misinformation when reading these types of posts and there are times that debates erupt that are not professional or respectful. These are likely better left for other forums out there such as premed 101 or reddit.
3. Although you may post anonymously, we can see your IP address. There are a number of you who post under different aliases from the same IP address on the same topic as if you are having conversations with others to strengthen your point/position. This has happened with three different individuals in the past two weeks. Please refrain from this. Please be professional in your posts and always consider if the office of admissions knew who I was when I post would I still post the same thing, in the same manner.
