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2009-2010 Georgetown Application Thread
Started by shemarty
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Just an FYI, accepted general admissions. no cap. Exciting. Have to decide between Gtown/BU and another school. Gonna be a tough call. Best of luck everyone!
No idea but I'm bumming about it.
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That is absolutely irresponsible of the school to squeeze everyone down to the decision date. Really irate about that.
They are saying everyone who submitted the form before April 15 will get their package before May 10.
yeah, yesterday. that sounds like a long time for people to be plugging numbers into the computer.
just got in off cap!!!! first acceptance. so excited.
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Congrats!!!
thanks guys 🙂 im sure you'll hear back sometime soon. its probably in the order theyre reading the letters and i sent mine in january? like the day they sent out the last batch of cap acceptances
Hey Guys,
I too just got accepted off of the CAP at Georgetown. If you do not hear back soon, I would definitely consider sending another CAP letter. I really think my continued interest in their school - expressed through a total of two CAP letters and one update letter - is the reason I received my acceptance. If you really want it, let them know.
I too just got accepted off of the CAP at Georgetown. If you do not hear back soon, I would definitely consider sending another CAP letter. I really think my continued interest in their school - expressed through a total of two CAP letters and one update letter - is the reason I received my acceptance. If you really want it, let them know.
That's really late....
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I just got accepted off of CAP today. I interviewed in September and sent in two letters of interest. Thinking about turning down Wake for Georgetown. Any thoughts?
P.S. I got an email and then a call from my interviewer the day after!
I interviewed at Wake and Georgetown (though I'm still waitlisted at both...) and I liked Georgetown better, though not by much. Location, for me, is a no brainer in Georgetown's favor, but that's personal preference. I went to school in a small North Carolina city and wouldn't look forward to doing that again. Both are lacking in "nice facilities" (which premeds seem to value so very highly) but both are adequate to my eye. Both really emphasize clinical education, though I did get the slight impression that research might be stronger at Wake. Congrats on your choice, I hope to have a similar one in the coming month or so...
Hey, congrats! I interviewed at Wake and withdrew from the waitlist after determining that Georgetown was a better fit for me personally. Both are good schools and more similar than I would have ever imagined. Speaking in differences though, I liked Georgetown's mission and focus more. It also seems to be a little more well rounded with loads of volunteer, international, and research opportunities depending on what you are interested in. Wake would be more quaint and maybe lower stress as far as lifestyle is concerned though, but all depends on your preference. Wake does seem to be more regional than Georgetown but depending on where you eventually want to end up, that may not matter. In all, congrats on having such a difficult choice. Everyone has different interests and different needs. Only you can make the choice. Good luck!
Thanks RocknAction and AyCaramba! The two schools do seem very similar in many regards all except location. Location is a pretty big deal for me and it seems that Georgetown has a stronger match list than Wake. I'm leaning towards Georgetown!
Short on time, so I'll use note form.
1) Gtown always had great students, it doesn't matter where they came from or why they chose Gtown. Gtown turns them into great physicians.
2) The bell curve comment is true, but what's more impressive to me is that the match list has great consistency. Year after year there are 10+ going into ortho, that's more impressive to me than one student every other year getting into the stop program.
3) Gtown has a reputation, so it builds and builds. RD's know from past experiences what Gtown students are like and they like them for who they are, so they keep wanting more.
4) Gtown faculty has connections and I'm sure writes awesome recommendations because they really care about their students. If they didn't, I'm not sure if they would pay someone to talk to applicants for 2 hours about the philosophy of the school.
1) Gtown always had great students, it doesn't matter where they came from or why they chose Gtown. Gtown turns them into great physicians.
2) The bell curve comment is true, but what's more impressive to me is that the match list has great consistency. Year after year there are 10+ going into ortho, that's more impressive to me than one student every other year getting into the stop program.
3) Gtown has a reputation, so it builds and builds. RD's know from past experiences what Gtown students are like and they like them for who they are, so they keep wanting more.
4) Gtown faculty has connections and I'm sure writes awesome recommendations because they really care about their students. If they didn't, I'm not sure if they would pay someone to talk to applicants for 2 hours about the philosophy of the school.
Just want to add a very important point here.
The US new report has ranking made by Residency Directors and Georgetown is ranked much higher then the research rank.
I am aware that these two lists are not comparable. That most consider them worthless etc etc. But the point still stands, RDs have a high opinion of Gtown and its graduates. Interesting to consider.
I am having a hard time myself choosing between BU and Gtown. BU is P/F and I preffer this curriculum because it alllows students to take a USMLE appraoch to their studies. (some dont believe there is such an approach but I do) However, I like the ethos at gtown. As an intense student myslef (not a gunner) I fit in better at Georgetown. A lot of passion in this community. Funny how the research rank and the RD rank are completely reversed between BU and Gtown. lol
Just a thought.
The US new report has ranking made by Residency Directors and Georgetown is ranked much higher then the research rank.
I am aware that these two lists are not comparable. That most consider them worthless etc etc. But the point still stands, RDs have a high opinion of Gtown and its graduates. Interesting to consider.
I am having a hard time myself choosing between BU and Gtown. BU is P/F and I preffer this curriculum because it alllows students to take a USMLE appraoch to their studies. (some dont believe there is such an approach but I do) However, I like the ethos at gtown. As an intense student myslef (not a gunner) I fit in better at Georgetown. A lot of passion in this community. Funny how the research rank and the RD rank are completely reversed between BU and Gtown. lol
Just a thought.
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Can you link to the RD rank list?
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=720207&highlight=Residency+Director+rank
here you go. Really well done by this SDNer.
here you go. Really well done by this SDNer.
Yea Congrats to all of you who have gotten in so far 
I was a march interview so I am not holding out much hope in general at this late date.
Hope that the Adcom will like me because I would really like to go to Gtown.
but as with anything who knows if nothing else I have a state school to fall back on so I really can't complain 🙂
I was a march interview so I am not holding out much hope in general at this late date.
Hope that the Adcom will like me because I would really like to go to Gtown.
but as with anything who knows if nothing else I have a state school to fall back on so I really can't complain 🙂Hey,
Planning on attending Georgetown this Fall and was hoping to share an apartment in Rosslyn with another medical student.
Thought I would check on SDN to see if anyone might be interested in something like this, PM me and we can talk more.
Thanks!
Planning on attending Georgetown this Fall and was hoping to share an apartment in Rosslyn with another medical student.
Thought I would check on SDN to see if anyone might be interested in something like this, PM me and we can talk more.
Thanks!
Hate to bring it up again, but I feel like we should be hearing about our financial aid soon. Yes?
Just let us know if you hear anything!🙂
Just let us know if you hear anything!🙂
I can't believe it has taken them this long... originally it was supposed to be sent out April 19th.
Tik Tok on the clock...
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When I talked to students on 2nd look day I got mixed responses. Some said they were in favor of a P/F system others were not convinced it would be any better. Basically, there is always some level of ranking that goes on in med school whether you know it or not. With the A-F system you at least know where you stand... Also, it can be to your advantage b/c it may help you stand out in your preclinical classes vs. someone who went to a P/F school. If you get a HP and were near the top of your class for that subject it will look better than getting a P and being near the top of your class at some other school. This is at least how it was explained to me. I get the sense that the grading is not perfect but it does offer some benefits... However, many would like it to be changed and that may still happen down the line, the dean of medicine himself said he would prefer P/F.
I called this morning and they said they are still working on it. In my particular case, it will be mailed out tomorrow. This is getting really tight.
Other than that form I first mailed back with the deposit, there has no been other indication that I even have a place in the class. Such a weird feeling. Georgetown def. needs a web-based application portal.
Other than that form I first mailed back with the deposit, there has no been other indication that I even have a place in the class. Such a weird feeling. Georgetown def. needs a web-based application portal.
They gave me my fin. Aid package...meager.🙂
hmmmm....
Well, here's to the American Dream - debt.
hmmmm....
Well, here's to the American Dream - debt.
all lones?
Withdrew from my acceptance. Good luck to those still on CAP waiting, hopefully one of you will get my spot!
I also withdrew from my acceptance. Good luck for those who are waiting!!!
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