@slaybackcslaybackc I was at Utahs career camp in May as well! We seem to be applying to a few of the same programs. Good luck!
I'm definitely nervous about my applications. My undergrad GPA was less than exciting. Turns out working full time and then some to pay for an education is not conducive to your education. Since then I've done well in the other classes I've taken and have decent GRE scores. I'm currently a services coordinator for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which definitely covers the advocacy requirements. I do needs assessments, identify risks, and work with Medicaid to help people live as independently as possible. My work is focused on giving people information in a way they can understand and supporting them in their choices. My supervisor has also been incredibly supportive and assigns people affected by unusual genetic conditions to me, when possible. By default, I've become the go-to person in the office when a coworker is trying to read charts.
As far as shadowing, I did a little back in 2011. I got to spend a day recently with genetic counselors in a nearby city as well. I also attended the AEC for the last two years and I feel like that gave me good insight into the field. I'm concerned that my lack of lab experience may come back to bite me.
Anyway, enough nervous ramblings. I look forward to hearing how everyone here does through the admissions process (and first year for those coming back to talk to us)! Good luck everyone!
