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Same! I'm like... what now? I think the program usually makes an official FB group once all spaces are filled, but I'd be down to join an unofficial group for the time being!

That was the first time I checked that day! I only decided to peek after someone else on this thread said their Mosaic updated. So you might get a more accurate time for when Mosaic updates if you look for that post

Hey everyone, This thread was so helpful during the entire process, so I want to address some things that might help those waiting for a response: GPA: I applied with an L10 GPA of 11.30/12 on the McMaster scale. BUT, from everyone I've talked to already in the program, I don't think GPA is a driving force behind getting accepted or not. I know someone who got in last year with 10 point something GPA before their 11 point something GPA friend got in. I ***THINK*** that SOI and reference letters are weighed more heavily than GPA. What time did my Mosaic update?: I saw my conditional acceptance on Mosaic at around 3:30 PM. What time did I receive the official email?: Around 4:15 PM Everything above is just based on my experience, so take it with a grain of salt, but I hope this post helps settle some nerves!

Thanks everyone for the congrats! I just received the official email. Received a small scholarship as well.

I received a conditional acceptance on Mosaic Good luck everyone!

The office told me today that they haven’t sent domestic decisions yet!

Yessss, I feel the same! Especially since they have been so adamant about "mid-May" being when we hear back! Good luck again

Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new business week! Wishing everyone the best of luck Hoping we will all hear some good news very soon

THANK YOU to your friend for doing that for to you for sharing that information. Helps a lot. I'm going to stop checking Mosaic every hour ?. Since everyone's been saying that they said we'll hear back by mid-May, I'm going to hope we hear back next week!

Don't lose hope, everyone! I've noticed that Mac offers usually come between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM :)

They were probably closed already as some McMaster offices close at 4 PM. I called them back in January with a question around 11 AM and got an answer. No news today!

Haha, same here! The working day is over, so I guess we have to wait until tomorrow

Really hoping that some of us hear back tomorrow! Good luck everyone

How strange... I did not apply to Mac previously, so maybe the high school transcript requirement is a glitch that’s showing up for those who have? I can’t think of any reason why they would need our high school grades!

I noticed that “official transcript” is now included in my required documents. Previously, the requirements section only read: Reference, Reference, Resume, Unofficial Transcript, Statement of Interest. Has this happened to anyone else?

Hey, it doesn’t say that for me! Just says I need to submit an official university transcript if I am admitted. Btw, I’m a domestic applicant, so it might be different for international applicants.

Congratulations!!! I am so proud, even though I don't know you :') Are you a domestic or international applicant?

Awesome, thank you! I will definitely send them an email

That’s awesome, congrats! I got accepted to the MMASc too and have to respond by April 26th, which is difficult as Global Health decisions probably won’t be out yet. How about you?

Based on past years' threads, I'm guessing that decisions for Canadian students will start being released in about 10 days. Sending everyone good vibes and good luck!

@meredithgrey SAME! Threads about the program have been so much quieter this year compared to other years! I was so happy to see your post, lol

According to the program's website, no, it does not. However, I believe they said a strong application will demonstrate an interest in your chosen specialization and that you have studied and/or done things related to the specialization.

@jowilson Nice! That one sounds very interesting. Though, you're the first person I've met who applied for that specialization. Most people I've met applied for Globalization and Equity or Global Health Management. I chose Implementing Innovations on a Global Scale because I enjoy research and development and social innovation. Good luck to us both! Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to chat about.

@jowilson I really hope you're applying for the thesis route given all your awesome research experience! Publishing and presenting???? That's huge! If you're applying to the course route, which field of study did you apply for (e.g. global health management)? Edit: I applied course route btw

@jowilson I love your username! Is it inspired by your actual name or is it Grey's Anatomy inspired? I'm super nervous as well because the MSc is my top choice + a competitive program. I have professional experience in research labs at my university and community healthcare settings. My application highlighted my experience at two healthcare clinics, the research positions I've held at two labs, and my senior-year research project which is related to global health.