HSGC2017
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Anyone heard back from Brandeis yet?
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6 hours ago, raecamp said:
I'm applying with a less than ideal undergrad GPA, but I've had a lot of cool experiences since graduating and some post-bacc grad level work that I'm hoping will help with that!!
I’m comforted knowing I’m not the only one. Best of luck to us!
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51 minutes ago, GCBrittany said:
Wow amazing job second time around! Also, I'm obviously no expert, but I think your perserverance and experience is more important than a good GPA!
Thank you! I really hope I hear back from a couple programs this year. I went through and rewrote my personal statement which previously focused on trying to explain the GPA to instead address it in a way that underscores the rest of my better aspects as an applicant ?
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On 1/11/2018 at 2:40 PM, GenMed said:
Yes! I have a 2.87 from my undergrad. I'm a first time applicant and would love to hear what feedback you were given about reapplying. I've taken some graduate courses and have done well...so I'm hopeful but also trying to be realistic!
Taking Graduate classes to show you can handle the coursework is definitely a good idea. One of the things my application was missing last year was a solid advocacy experience (some of the programs admitted that applications that did not have that didn’t make it to first review). Other things that were recommended were trying to get more exposure to the field of genetic counseling, (which is something I’m still working on, has anyone taken the University of Cinncinati online Genetic counseling cases course?), retaking the GRE (my original scores were passable but higher ones are usually more competitive) and in general I was told that because it’s not uncommon for people to be applying for their second or third times, sometimes it can’t be helped when other applicants have that much more experience over you. Best of luck to us all though!
A lot of the programs were generally friendly, this year when applying I made sure to pick schools that emphasized that a low GPA wouldn’t automatically disqualify an applicant.
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Hey guys,
I’m a second time applicant this cycle. Last clue I had one interview which was pretty good considering my low under Graduate GPA (2.86 due to personal hardships). I did contact programs I applied to for application feedback for this cycle and applied as much of it as I could to help me be a better applicant this time. I am nervous that I might not hear back from many programs this cycle because I haven’t accomplished as much as I had originally hoped I’d be able to. A year goes by really quick. This year I’ve applied to 10 programs so I hope I hear back from a few.
Undergraduate GPA- 2.86
Genomic advocacy Graduate certificate GPA - 3.85 so far (I’m doing 3 classes in the spring)
Old GRE scores: 157/154/4.0 (V/Q/AW)
New scores: 162/166/4.5
Old volunteer experience: volunteered with a free clinic for people who have no insurance (for 5+ years).
New Volunteering experiences: I started volunteering with a sexual assault crisis line in august. I also am a volunteer Sunday school teacher. I was a camp counselor this summer and have been more active in the networking aspect of the clinic I was volunteering with last year.
Anyone else applying with a lower than ideal GPA?
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1 hour ago, Nefelibata said:
Got the email about the second chance match, bummer that it's only one school.
Yeah I got the same one. Doesn't seem like I'd have a very good chance of getting in.
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39 minutes ago, Elisheva said:
Anyone get anything on second match yet? I haven't gotten anything...
Nope
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4 minutes ago, Gadgette said:
Hearing you're on a waitlist is not ideal and I won't pretend I'm not wishing I wasn't waitlisted. But plenty of people get in on waitlists. Most people applied to multiple programs, so figure the top chunk of applicants all got multiple offers and will have to turn most of them down. There are full classes made up of people who were wait listed.
Did you hear from UAMS yet?
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Someone got a call from UAMS but nothing here yet. Email or otherwise ?
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Has anyone heard from UAMS yet?
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1 minute ago, Nefelibata said:
I don't know if it's good or bad that I'm following everyone's updates.. I'm getting so stressed out waiting to hear something!
I'm literally the same but I don't think the school I'm waiting to hear from has started sending replies out.
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So are rejection emails going out first or does it seem like they're doing calls first?
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1 minute ago, Ellaie said:
I got accepted to USF!!! I can't believe this is happening right now. I didn't accept yet because I want to hear from other schools first and think about it, but I'm leaning towards accepting. I'm just so shocked. Second time applying and I get outright accepted to my top program.
Grats!!!!
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4 minutes ago, Ultrapeaches said:
And out right rejected by Emory! Also an email They *were* my first choice. Ouch.
That's rough, hang in there, fingers crossed for better outcomes from your remaining programs!
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No sleep either. I keep panicking the minute I hear my email update on my phone. I'm waiting to hear back from one program so in my mind I've already gone over all the possible outcomes. But still if I'm being rejected I'd rather know asap so I can stop being nervous
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20 hours ago, Gadgette said:
@HSGC2017, have you gotten any details about your interview on Friday?
Has anyone interviewed at UAMS or UPitt that would be willing to tell me about your experience?
I haven't yet, I know Lacey said she would be emailing schedules a week before the interview day.
I would also appreciate any one who was able to share their interview experience with me
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1 hour ago, UTGC said:
Just want to say that two of my classmates only had one interview and it clearly worked out for them!
That would be amazing! But I wanna go in prepared in case it doesn't work out.
Anyone else habitually talking to themselves lately---like mock interviewing themselves?
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1 hour ago, Gadgette said:
All it takes is one interview! I'll be there on the 31st! What about you?
Also the 31st!
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3 minutes ago, Gadgette said:
@HSGC2017, when are you interviewing?
UAMS, they give interviews to everyone who applies though. But still it'll be good experience regardless the outcome
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Hey guys!
unfortunately it seems I will only be interviewing at Arkansas this round---but I'm still psyched. I am kind of stressed because I know the odds are against me but I still want to use the opportunity to the fullest.
Any tips? Advice? Also can whoever who was emailing the PDF a few pages earlier forward me it: hssayeda@ncsu.edu
any and all help is needed and welcomed, thanks!
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Hey guys,
I feel like I'm probably a weaker candidate with a GPA that just barely hits a 3.0. However my GRE scores were great with atleast 70th percentile scores in each category. I have a lot (6years+) of advocacy experience working in a local clinic to provide afford healthcare to those who don't have access to insurance. I work as a receptionist at the clinic so I have a lot of one on one interactions with patients. I'm also an on call translator for patients who only speak Arabic. My undergraduate degree was a B.S. In genetics.
I have arranged to shadow a local GC in January. So far I've applied to: UNCG, UAMS and SLC. I'm also hoping to get 3-4 more applications in. I am targeting programs that state that they are interested in promoting diversity in the profession, as an Arab American I feel like I fit that category. UNCG is my top pick since it is local and I wouldn't have to move.
I've called UAMS and they seem really friendly, the receptionist let me know that they offer interviews to ANYONE who submits a complete application. So if you're nervous like I am about not hearing back for interviews I would suggest applying to The program atleast to help gain experience with the interviewing. The early application deadline has passed but you can still apply.
I heard back from UNCG and they asked me to take embryology since it was a prerequisite class I was missing. The program head sent me information about taking it online so hopefully that means they're interested in at least an interview.
I'm kind of nervous about the waiting game at this point.
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Last year Uncg let people know around Jan 25-26. I’m hoping to get an interview this year since it’s the only instate option for me.
Also I'm getting nervous about Brandeis I haven’t heard back either ?