NewAtThis Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 9 minutes ago, Applicatiome said: Graduated Spring 2015 from Indiana U w/ B.A. Biology (4 year Varsity athlete) I think your GPA is real good for being a 4 year varsity athlete. But my opinion definitely doesn't matter here. I hope that universities understand the pressure for athletes. Just thought I would do some boosting of spirits. Applicatiome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAGC Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 13 minutes ago, Applicatiome said: I was just rejected from Wisconsin - Could have been because I submitted my personal statements as 3 pages single spaced, realized my mistake but wasn't able to resubmit with correct version - Could have been anything (I dunno!). A lot of universities say that if you don't follow their personal statement guidelines then they won't even read it. This is most likely why you didn't get an interview there. It's too bad you weren't able to resubmit. I think the rest of your application looks great. Still a lot more programs to hear back from! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applicatiome Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 16 minutes ago, GCtobee said: Hi fellow IU grad!!! I'm a senior at Indiana now! Just to answer your question about IU, they sent out all their interview invites a while back. Go Hoosiers! Thank's for letting me know. When programs wait this long to make contact, do we think it's a bad sign? For anyone that's reached out to ask the programs for answers - How did you go about doing that? Are they willing/able to answer questions specifically catering to your app? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAGC Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Colorado Interview! karyotyping, Applicatiome, LM1994 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATG-GC Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 17 minutes ago, Applicatiome said: Go Hoosiers! Thank's for letting me know. When programs wait this long to make contact, do we think it's a bad sign? For anyone that's reached out to ask the programs for answers - How did you go about doing that? Are they willing/able to answer questions specifically catering to your app? While I am a first time applicant it is my understanding that you can ask the programs in May what you can do better. Right now they are focused on interviews but once that is over they will tell you how to be a stronger candidate in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenM Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 3 hours ago, GChopeful860 said: Congrats!! I wonder if this means it’s a rejection for me? haven’t heard anything. Me either Second time applying.. patiently waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFGC Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 21 minutes ago, TAGC said: Colorado Interview! Congrats!! Did anyone else apply there and not receive an email yet? (panic is starting to set in lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraCH Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 23 minutes ago, TAGC said: Colorado Interview! Congrats!! Was it given by email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAGC Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, LauraCH said: Congrats!! Was it given by email? Yeah. It was a form e-mail, but it had my name specifically at the top, so they might be copying and pasting the form one-by-one. It offered 6 days and asked for top three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneDawg Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Just received interview offer from University of Colorado! Rosie414 and TAGC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakers1960 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 12 minutes ago, GCtobee said: Congrats!! Did anyone else apply there and not receive an email yet? (panic is starting to set in lol) Me! Still hoping to hear, but I knew it was a risk applying there because I didn't have 2 semesters of introductory Biology in undergrad. My major only required one. We'll see what happens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAGC Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 @Lakers1960Our Wayne State interviews are on the same day :-) Lakers1960 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakers1960 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, TAGC said: @Lakers1960Our Wayne State interviews are on the same day :-) Nice, I'll see you there! I interviewed at Wayne last year as well if you have any questions or anything! TAGC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCGC Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Interview offer from Colorado too! TAGC and GeneDawg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraCH Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 @Lakers1960 I applied to Colorado and haven't heard anything yet! I'm hoping they didn't go out all at once but hey whatever happens happens. Lakers1960 and CC_ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GChopeful860 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 48 minutes ago, HelenM said: Me either Second time applying.. patiently waiting Good luck!! It's possible they may send out more invitations of some people decline interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC2GC Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Hello Aspiring GC's! Its been several days so it took me almost an hour to catch up on all the recent posts! Congratulations to all of you who have been getting interview invitations! I will be happy if I get one or two more interview invitations this cycle ~ thrilled if I get up to four, but for now I am focusing on preparing for the one that I do have. I have my first mock interview scheduled. So far, interviewing has not been my strong suit, but I'll be doing what I can to change that. Suggestions from you great interviewers out there would be most welcome! Something that relaxes me while at the same time enriching my understanding of human genetics is reading. Thanks again to those of you who offered the great book suggestions, I am currently enjoying The Story Within: Personal Essays on Genetics and Identity by Amy Boesky. Cheers! TAGC, AJM19, karyotyping and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfj23 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 someone must have rejected their michigan invite bc i just got invited MidwestGC, AspiringGC, TAGC and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brifeir Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, hfj23 said: someone must have rejected their michigan invite bc i just got invited congrats!!! hfj23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauz14 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Hello everyone! First time posting and I was wondering if there are any Canadian applicants here. I've applied to McGill, UofT, UBC, and UManitoba. Most schools say they start sending out interview invites in February so I was wondering if anyone has heard back from them or if past applicants can advise on when to expect a response from any of these schools. Thanks and best of luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 On 1/28/2018 at 1:48 PM, AspiringGC said: I found this article on Boise's prospective program particularly interesting: https://arbiteronline.com/nations-first-fully-online-masters-in-genetic-counseling-to-be-offered-at-boise-state/ I'm not sure I'd love a fully online program, but I do see them trying to fill a gap in accessibility for certain students. Anyone have any thoughts? Even, Bay Path's hybrid program was considered unique/risque, so it'll be interesting to see how it pans out. I don't know how I missed this post, but I really wanna respond to it! I'm excited about Boise's program, honestly. I personally learn really well online (basically, my master's I just finished I took a ton of online classes for), and I love the flexibility online provides. That being said, i worry it will hurt the networking that typically goes on with GC being a small field. If I was applying for a third cycle (which I don't think I will be, one way or the other, because this year has taken a toll on me...), I would apply to Boise for sure! And I like that their fieldwork will be in a student's home geographic area. I really want to work in rural, under represented areas (like where I currently live) if I can actually can GET IN a program, so this would really appeal to me. LauraCH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LalaG Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Lauz14 said: Hello everyone! First time posting and I was wondering if there are any Canadian applicants here. I've applied to McGill, UofT, UBC, and UManitoba. Most schools say they start sending out interview invites in February so I was wondering if anyone has heard back from them or if past applicants can advise on when to expect a response from any of these schools. Thanks and best of luck to everyone! I applied to McGill - have not heard back yet! Also, my first time posting good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alb519 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Hi everyone! It's my first time posting and also my first application cycle. I applied to seven schools and have heard back from three so far for interviews. I have accepted all of my interviews (despite the travel costs) because I want to keep my options open. I know this is going to cost me a lot of $$$ but I'm hoping it will pay off in the future! I live in Florida right now but have accepted interviews at Emory, UNC Greensboro, and Madison. I noticed that others had heard back from Colorado yesterday, which makes me nervous as I have still not heard anything. Do you get a rejection letter from each school if they don't want an interview? Any news on Arcadia or USF yet? (I also applied to TJU but I know their application wasn't due until yesterday). AJM19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me.GC Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Lauz14 said: Hello everyone! First time posting and I was wondering if there are any Canadian applicants here. I've applied to McGill, UofT, UBC, and UManitoba. Most schools say they start sending out interview invites in February so I was wondering if anyone has heard back from them or if past applicants can advise on when to expect a response from any of these schools. Thanks and best of luck to everyone! This is also my first time posting! I applied to those 4 schools as well and have not heard anything from any of them. Although Manitoba did send me an email telling me my application is under review... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAGC Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Lauz14 said: Hello everyone! First time posting and I was wondering if there are any Canadian applicants here. I've applied to McGill, UofT, UBC, and UManitoba. Most schools say they start sending out interview invites in February so I was wondering if anyone has heard back from them or if past applicants can advise on when to expect a response from any of these schools. Thanks and best of luck to everyone! Fellow Canadian here. I've heard back from Manitoba already, but I haven't heard of anyone else who has, so they may still be giving out interviews. Last year, UBC sent out their interview invitations on February 3rd, so they could be sending them out any day now. I've been rejected from McGill three times, and every time it was on the VERY last day of February. I'm not sure if they send out interview invitations earlier than rejections though. I believe UofT is mid-February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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