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I entered my personal statement into the Statement of Purpose section. It was too long so I had to cut out some of it. I wasn't too worried because I know they will probably read what I send in the email, so it was a pretty rough cut. I entered my entire transcript into transcript entry, not just in progress classes. Mostly I put the amount of hours worked to date. I am currently shadowing, and I put those hours as a projection because it's over the next few days and I want the full amount of time on my application.

@hopetobeGC Could you take an online biochemistry course during spring semester? Most programs just need your pre-reqs completed by July and you can put it as 'planned' on your application. If it were me, I would try anyways. But I think it also depends on how many schools you're applying to, and how much the application for that particular school costs.

Hi guys, Sorry to keep bothering everyone but I have two questions: 1. Some schools want all classes you've taken that are relevant to GC. I have quite a few (more than 15) classes that are relevant. Should I still list them all or just pick a few? Or make a note to see my transcript for other related courses? 2. Is anyone using interfolio (an online dossier service) for their letters of rec? I am nervous to ask my letter writers to upload to 10 different schools but I don't want to run the risk of my letters not being accepted either. Thanks so much for being awesome everyone. I feel like I'm going crazy.

Thank you!

Hi Guys! Has anyone started the CSU Stan application yet? For the essay, are we supposed to write one essay that generally responds to those questions or address each question specifically? Thanks, and hope everyone is doing okay!

Hi everyone, I'm new here and I was just hoping to get a little advice on applications! I graduated from a 5 year BS/MS combined program in 2017, with a 3.45 undergrad GPA and a 3.75 grad GPA, majoring in Biochemistry-Molecular Biology for both degrees. I have pretty good GRE scores, 99% percentile for Verbal ad. I did 2 years of research studying Alzheimer's in a biochemistry/molecular biology lab, and have recently begun doing clinical research on cancer clinical trials in a CLIA certified lab. I'm also learning how to score pathology samples, and will be a pathology scribe. During undergrad, I worked 4 years in the athletic training clinic, eventually working my way up to Health and Safety Officer. I also was a TA for molecular genetics for three quarters, and teach GRE classes for Kaplan at night. The real weakness in my application is my advocacy experience and shadowing. I have been volunteering with Crisis Text Line for several months, and I also have some volunteering with disabled children in the area (not too much, a few days here and there). I have not shadowed at all yet, though I have been through the genetic counseling process myself. I guess I am wondering if I even have a shot at making it this year, or if I should try and get some more experience before applying next year. It's pretty tricky for me to find time to shadow because I work full time, the same hours my (only) local GC works, and I think I should save my time off for interview season. I also don't speak Spanish, which is a requirement for crisis centers near me. I'm considering taking a few classes at night this semester--I am in an Alcohol and Drug Counseling course, Anatomy/Physiology, and Positive Psychology. Realistically, I probably need to drop at least one course. Does anyone have an opinion on if these classes are even worth taking? Would they boost my app at all? Thanks for taking the time to read that whole thing, I look forward to getting to know all of you better throughout this process!