[Genetic Counseling Fall 2017 Applicants]

Wait, I'm confused. So schools send out emails, letters, and/or call? I wish they would all just email... 

[Genetic Counseling Fall 2017 Applicants]

9 hours ago, Finley764 said:

Oh Bummer!! Congrats, though! I picked the 24th.

Okay, well good luck!!

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8 hours ago, Lakers1960 said:

I'm interviewing there on that day too!

Ah! Well see you there! Good luck for both of us.

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1 hour ago, kbash said:

Congrats on the interviews! 

I struggled to find any decent websites with interview prep questions, especially for genetic counseling specifically. But after interviewing last year, I think my best advice is to be prepared to answer "tell me about yourself" which was how quite a few of the interviews started. Beyond that, be prepared to talk more in depth about experiences that are unique to you (counseling experiences, research projects, any shadowing you've done, etc) and any insights that you may have gained from them and how they're relevant to wanting to become a GC. I got tripped up last year when someone asked me what the most difficult situation I observed when shadowing was, so try to have some specific highlights for each in the back of your mind, especially for experiences you may have written about in your personal statement. 

I'm sure this goes without saying, but definitely be prepared to ask the interviewers questions as well. If you know who you're interviewing with, try to look them up and ask them questions relevant to their role with the program. 

Hopefully my advice helps a little. I think I saw someone else mention it somewhere in the forum, but also try not to get too overwhelmed by hearing other applicants backgrounds - that definitely tripped me up at one of my interview dates and then my interviews that day went pretty badly.

Thank you! And that is good advice. Good luck with applications!

[Genetic Counseling Fall 2017 Applicants]

13 hours ago, HC929 said:

Congrats on all your offers!! I also received one to Wayne and am interviewing on March 10! Have you picked a day yet?

Yes! February 24th for me. 

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21 hours ago, Finley764 said:

I also have an interview at Augustana -- what date did you pick?? 

March 31st! It's the best day for me since I'm still in my last semester of undergrad and I have to fly. How about you?

[Genetic Counseling Fall 2017 Applicants]

Hey guys! I have been stalking this thread, but I figured I could speak up. 

So far I have received offers to interview at Augustana, Indiana State, and Wayne State, but am still waiting to hear back on more. This is my first time applying, and I wish there was more idea of when we'd hear back from other schools. 

Best of luck to everyone! Has anyone found really useful interview prep questions? I guess this is more for people who have interviewed in the past or have starting prepping.