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Hey guys! I've been lurking on here (and probably will still be on here until the semester starts in August - it gives me something to do while at work haha) and I figured I'd help out with some questions: @AspiringGC Here's how I worded my email to Emory when I initially received my denial: "I just received my denial from Emory for the Genetic Counseling Training Program, and I was wondering if you could tell me what areas my application needed strengthening in. I realize my submitted GRE scores were low, but I recently retook the GRE and have attached my new scores. If you could advise me on whether or not I should retake it once more, I would appreciate that, as well as any other feedback you can provide me with. Thank you!" I was pretty sure it was my GRE scores that caused me to not receive an interview, but they were pretty receptive to that email. @TAGC In terms of the pre reqs - I do think you'll have to take both Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry. I graduated back in 2013 with my undergrad degree and got a master's degree in 2015 (similar to you, @Sunshine99! my Master's is in Pharmacogenetics!), and during undergrad I only took Organic Chem I and II. Because of that, I had to take Biochemistry this past fall, and enrolled at my undergrad university as a non-degree seeking student to take both Biochem and Psychology. @GeneDawg what you have so far sounds amazing! I'm sure you'll get in somewhere! @dragongc10 I have an MSc in Pharmacogenetics and Stratified Medicine, which I believe definitely helped me get into a GC program. If you still intend to get an MPH after getting your GC degree, then I'd say go ahead and do it. However, I would keep in mind the cost of these degrees, lol. Let's just say I'm in a ton of debt right now from undergrad and my MSc, and although I would never regret going to London for that MSc, I also wish I had discovered the field of genetic counseling before getting that MSc. Just a bit of advice =)
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Hey guys! Sorry, I'm lurking around here to see if I could be of any help - but I have a master's degree in pharmacogenetics! so I was discussing with all of the programs about ways to add pharmacogenetics into the curriculum! I'm so excited to know that I'm not the only one with this idea!!
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KeepSwimming2017 reacted to a post in a topic:
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can you sign up at the hospital as a volunteer and then just volunteer in the GC Dept? That's what I had to do - I was technically a hospital volunteer but the GC allowed me to sit in on sessions and do paperwork and stuff.
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Sending hugs and positive vibes to you guys. I know you guys will make it next year, and we'll all be awesome GC's together one day!! <3
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I'm sure we'll cross paths somewhere! I was emailing Deborah and she was really nice about everything - I told her I'm definitely coming home to central FL to start my career, and she said to contact her in the future for job prospects and I should come to the FL GC Meeting in the Spring (which I might just do, if it's during Spring Break!). =) I'm happy for you though - and excited for USF's inaugural class!
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@bubusaur No idea, but I'm pretty sure they're still moving. It'll probably still be moving until like, 4:59pm today, haha.
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USF is full. What a bummer. But on a happier note - I've officially accepted SLC! I'm actually really excited for the program. @bubusaur we're officially classmates! Woo hoo!
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Found it! Just requested to join!
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KeepSwimming2017 reacted to a post in a topic:
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@GCFaith92 ahh congrats! I'm so happy for you!!!
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USF only has one spot left and 3 people ahead of me on the waitlist, so I highly doubt I'll get in...but I can't help but have some hope. I'm waiting until 1pm to accept my offer at SLC.
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@bubusaur hey! we'll be classmates! at least I know I'll have a friend - it was awesome meeting you during interviews =) do you know what spot you were in for USF?
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@alalav I'm in the same boat. I most likely won't get into my top choice but I just don't want to give up hope yet.
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@raindaywoman they sent me an email saying that my status has been updated and to check my portal for the update, which is where the financial aid award doc was, and the acceptance letter.
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raindaywoman reacted to a post in a topic:
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@raindaywoman SLC just called me to make sure I got their offer - I feel so bad, I'm holding onto my acceptance until I get word from USF =/ USF only has 4 spots though, so I imagine they'll fill them all today. I told SLC I'd definitely accept/deny by the end of today though. Janelle was the one who called me - maybe try calling her to check?
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@GCFaith92 call Rutgers! I know she was open to calling her.