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I requested 2/11 in the afternoon as my first preference and then 2/25 morning and afternoon as my next preferences!

I got an interview at IUPUI, lucky because it is the only school I applied to! The email was sent on Friday, 1/25/19!

LauraT, yes the GCA position is in the Indy area! I also just saw another posting for a GCA in the Indy area (https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/genetic-counseling-assistant-at-community-health-network-1072963453?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic), if you were interested! My fingers are crossed for you too- I am sure you will get some interviews with so many schools that haven't gotten back to you!

First time posting in the Grad Cafe but have followed it for a while. I just wanted to post that I received an email from the IUPUI GC program that interview offers should be sent out by January 28th! That is the only school I applied to since I am currently locked in Indiana and was discouraged from applying to Indiana State. I am a semi-non traditional student. I was a PhD student in Evolutionary Developmental biology but realized that academic research was not a great fit for me (variety of reasons) and have since transferred to the Master's degree program and shifted my focus towards getting more experience in genetic counseling. I am going to post some info below about my stats because I am unsure how competitive my application is and if I have to do another cycle I would like to know what I should seek out to beef up my experiences. BA in Spanish, BS in Biology, minor in Chemistry (GPA 3.7, 3.8 in Biology), MS in Biology (GPA 4.0) GRE: Q-60th V-88th W- 60th relevant classes: Genetics/lab, Biochem/lab, Org Chem I&II/lab, , Molecular bio/lab, Dev Bio/lab, graduate genetics, graduate dev bio, genetics of behavior, evolutionary (pop) genetics Experience: Research- NSF REU focusing on embryonic development in marine inverts, 2 years of undergrad research on butterfly development, 3 years of graduate research on how genetic/molecular mechanisms allow the environment to influence development. GC related- Currently a GCA working under 2 licensed GCs (8-16hrs/week), worked at a non-profit that serviced adults with developmental disabilities (1 year). I am not that worried about my academic credentials but I feel like my experiences might be a little weak. Any tips or suggestions for someone who is transitioning their career path??