At the end of the application, I see a warning and/or an error. What do I do?
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Read any errors or warnings carefully.
If you have a warning, you can proceed with submitting your application…
Can I have more than 3 Confidential Assessment Forms?
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No. The medical schools require applicants to submit a maximum of 3 references.
Can I submit my application if not all references have been received?
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Yes, you can submit your OMSAS application even if your references have not been received…
Can I use the same verifier for different Autobiographical Sketch (ABS) entries?
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Yes, you may use the same verifier for multiple ABS entries.
Can my references be submitted in French?
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If you are applying only to the University of Ottawa and/or NOSM University, your references can be in French. If, however, you have any of the other medical schools on your application, your references must be in English.
How can I find out which documents the OUAC received to support my application?
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To see whether we have received a document (e.g., transcripts, online references), log in to your application and select “Document Tracking” in the…
How do I make changes to my application after I submit it?
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Log in to your application and navigate to the section you would like to make changes to using the Application Links menu. Make the desired edits, then follow these steps to submit your changes…
How do I respond to an offer of admission?
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Log in to your application and select “Choices/Offers” in the “Applicant Links” menu. If you have received an offer of admission, it will be displayed on this screen…
How long does it take for the OUAC to receive my payment through Flywire?
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The payment processing time depends on how you make your payment in your application using Flywire (e.g., credit or debit card, bank transfer). Credit card payments or online wallets like Alipay or WeChat Pay are usually processed instantly. Other payment methods like bank wire may take up to 3 business days to be processed.
How much does it cost to request an Ontario university or college transcript?
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Check Transcript Request Fees for up-to-date Ontario university and college transcript request fees…
How will my GPA for my international institutions be calculated?
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We do not include grades from institutions outside of Canada and the United States in the GPA calculations.
How will the OUAC convert my GPA from institutions that are in the United States?
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First, we review your transcript to determine the applicable scale. Once this is done and your transcript is processed, you can view…
I am not sure who I should choose as a referee. Can you help me?
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We cannot advise you on the selection of referees.
Review the requirements for each school listed in the application guide. If you still…
I am trying to sign up for Casper, but I don’t have an OMSAS, ORPAS or TEAS Reference Number yet. What number can I use instead?
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If you are applying only to Ontario schools, you can write Casper only on the Ontario dates.
I didn’t get accepted this year and want to apply again next year. Where can I receive a copy of my application, and will OMSAS keep my references and transcripts?
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You can print off a copy of your application by logging into your account. This must be done before the end of June as your account…
I forgot my login information. What can I do?
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Select Recover your username on the Log In page.
I have an international medical degree. Where can I obtain information about practicing medicine in Canada?
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Individuals who have graduated from a medical school outside of Canada or the US should contact the Touchstone Institute…
I made a mistake in my school submission. How do I change it?
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The medical schools do not accept changes to the sketch, school submissions or verifiers. If mistakes are made, they can be brought to the attention of the medical schools during their interview process. If a…
If I accept an offer from 1 university, do I remain on the wait lists for my other choices?
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No, if you accept an offer, you will be removed from all wait lists…
If I am using my Advanced Placement (AP) classes as prerequisites for medical school, how do I send my AP transcript to OMSAS?
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If your AP transcript contains grades for prerequisite courses, log in to your My AP account to send scores electronically to OMSAS…
If I submit my application on the deadline date and order a transcript from an Ontario university or college online, will my transcript be considered on time?
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Yes. If we receive an online transcript request (that forms part of the application)…
If my grades from an exchange program are entered on my “home” university’s transcript, do I need to send a transcript from my “exchange” university?
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Yes. We require transcripts from all institutions you attended.
Is everyone eligible to have their OUAC and OSAP accounts linked?
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No. The ability to link OUAC and OSAP accounts is available only if you applied with the Undergraduate application.
My institution uses Parchment to send their transcripts electronically. Are these considered official?
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Yes. We work with Parchment (including Credential Solutions and eSCRIP-SAFE) to accept and process official electronic transcripts…