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  • Application Season
    2017 Fall
  • Program
    Genetic Counselling

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  1.    KeepSwimming2017 reacted to a post in a topic: Genetic Counseling Fall 2017 Applicants
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  3. robyn94
    @bubusaur Cool! Did you call or email Janelle when you accepted, or did you just reply on the application page?
  4. robyn94
    Just when I thought all hope was lost yesterday, I found out that I was moved off of the wait list for SLC! I just accepted the offer today. Will anyone else on this thread be attending?? And to everyone who didn't get in this year, I'm really sorry- I feel you. It can be discouraging to go through the interview process only to be turned down. But you should be proud of yourself for making it this far! Remember that not everyone is offered an interview, so you are a competitive applicant already! Your committment and dedication will only shine through when you apply again, plus you have more time to beef up your CVs.
  5. robyn94
    Congrats on all of the offers! I got rejected from Toronto and UBC, so I'm feeling pretty bummed. I'm wait listed at SLC, but I'm not too hopeful at this point. Looks like I'm going to be a second year applicant.
  6. robyn94
    Has anyone heard from McGill yet?
  7. robyn94
    The program is at UMich. I've thought about it a lot, and I think my best option is to decline. My reasoning is mainly that I don't want to waste anymore of their time. Even if they accommodated me with a Skype interview (which I think is very unlikely), I would probably decline any offer of admission anyways because I don't think I can afford the tuition and living expenses. I also think that if I decline the interview, then another candidate that does have the means to attend their program could take my spot. However I'm not sure what the best way to go about backing out of my interview is. I want to be polite and gracious, and I definitely don't want to burn any professional bridges. I think I'm going to send an email thanking them for considering me for a spot in their program, and outline why I will no longer be attending the interview. It sucks because I like the program a lot, but closer scrutinization of the costs have made me realize that their program isn't the best fit for me in my current situation.
  8.    robyn94 reacted to a post in a topic: Genetic Counseling Fall 2017 Applicants
  9. robyn94
    My concern is that even if I do the interview, I don't think it would be financially feasible for me to attend the program. Also, travelling down to do the interview is already an expense and I feel like I would be wasting everyone's time. I just wish I had considered these things before I hastily accepted the invitation to interview.
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  16. robyn94
    Hey everyone! I just wanted to share this Ted talk about genetic counselling with you all. Jacyln provides a great summary of what genetic counsellors do, and also shares some powerful insight into the challenges and rewards of the profession. I think this video is useful to share with anyone who would like to learn more about genetic counselling. I liked it, and I hope you enjoy it as well!
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  18. robyn94
    My U of T interview is March 1st-2nd. Initially, it was supposed to be the 15th-16th as well, but I was asked to switch my dates to accommodate for an applicant who will be out of country. Looks like I just missed you!
  19. robyn94
    I applied to seven schools this application cycle (all for the same program). I was offered to interview at a school that is my last choice solely due to financial concerns. But, because this was the first program to get back to me and offer me an interview, I quickly accepted. Since then however, I've been invited to interview at several of the other programs I applied to, and now I am considering declining the interview that I was initially offered. The problem I have with this, besides the fact that I've already accepted the offer to interview, is that the program was very accommodating and helpful when I was planning my visit and I would feel super shady cancelling now. The interview in question isn't until March 21st. So, I'm wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation before, and if anyone has suggestions on how to politely decline an interview offer after it has already been accepted. Thank you.
  20. robyn94
    @AspiringGC that sounds like a great opportunity! I hope a spot opens up for you in the course
  21. robyn94
    @SJMcGC Thank you for replying! I suspected it would be more casual, but I'd hate to show up underdressed.
  22. robyn94
    I know there is a lot of discussion about what to wear at the interviews, but does anyone have any idea of how we should dress if we are invited to meet with the program beforehand? Three of my interviews include some kind of separate orientation or dinner/lunch meeting the day before, and I'm not sure if this is an opportunity to dress more business casual than I would at the actual interview.
  23.    robyn94 reacted to a post in a topic: Genetic Counseling Fall 2017 Applicants
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  25. robyn94
    Congrats! March 2nd!
  26. robyn94
    Got a call from University of Toronto today as well See you there @Cricket643 and @.Aku.!
  27. robyn94
    Thanks. It was total oversight on my part... I am frustrated, but I suppose the only thing to do now is move on and focus on my other applications.
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