2011-2012 Georgetown Application Thread

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Complete since 8/1 and still haven't heard anything...either way...hoping for the best:xf:
 
I'm on campus weathering the storm right now 🙂 anyone in dc wanna meet up?
 
therunner12 said:
Just landed at National. See you guys on Monday.
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Whew, I'm sure that was a nail-biter for you. And now you have the whole hurricane-filled weekend to explore DC - lucky you! Smithsonians, museums, national landmarks (minus the Washington Memorial and National Cathedral - they sustained damage in the earthquake).

Even luckier that the hurricane seemed to whimper more than bang, at least around me to the west. By tomorrow, all of that fun stuff should be open. 👍 Enjoy DC!
 
I just bumbled around campus and found where I'm supposed to be tomorrow.

Any advice on how to get there from Rosslyn? Is the GUTS bus going to be running tomorrow?
 
therunner12 said:
I just bumbled around campus and found where I'm supposed to be tomorrow.

Any advice on how to get there from Rosslyn? Is the GUTS bus going to be running tomorrow?
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Guts is running tomorrow so you shouldn't have a problem.
 
Also, it must have been freshmen move in day on campus or something.

Very nice. It's okay, I'm only 20.
 
That went much better than I could have imagined. Dr. Sandler was the best interviewer I could have asked for.
 
Congrats to all with interviews so far! It's been pretty quiet out there, any new invites come out lately (and, if so, when were folks complete)?
 
For the "why georgetown" essay, did anyone go over one page? It says not to, but 5000 characters is a lot more than one page single-spaced, so I don't know which to prioritize.
 
tmh said:
For the "why georgetown" essay, did anyone go over one page? It says not to, but 5000 characters is a lot more than one page single-spaced, so I don't know which to prioritize.
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.5" margins. Don't go over 1 page
 
Is there any forms or documentation we need to bring to the interview?

Thanks!
 
Is Georgetown open or closed file? The interview feedback has both, but there's only one interview scheduled.
 
sushi328 said:
Is there any forms or documentation we need to bring to the interview?

Thanks!
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No. Just bring a pen.

Snuke said:
Is Georgetown open or closed file? The interview feedback has both, but there's only one interview scheduled.
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They have your primary without your grades/MCAT, but not your secondary. They also have access to nothing beforehand.
 
therunner12 said:
They have your primary without your grades/MCAT, but not your secondary. They also have access to nothing beforehand.
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So it's semi-open? They'll have EC's and PS, but no grades. Interesting.
 
Any suggestions on whether to attend the optional breakfast and class or just go to the introduction at 10:00 am?
 
do you know if it's worth it to do an "in the area" email to georgetown if i'm coming close to DC from NYC for an interview at USUHS?
 
Got my second MCAT score recently. On the fence here. Should I even apply here this late in the cycle?
 
citrusguy2010 said:
do you know if it's worth it to do an "in the area" email to georgetown if i'm coming close to DC from NYC for an interview at USUHS?
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Definitely. They were very receptive in my case. I got an interview at GW, sent an email, and got an interview at Gtown for the day after my GW interview.
 
Had my interview Tuesday last week. Really disappointed with myself, I completely miss-interpreted one question and gave an incorrect answer for another (answered it in a way that makes me look worse than I actually am).

I really hope that it doesn't put me out of the running here. The admissions staff was totally cool and sold me hard on the school. Would be awesome to hear good news, but I'm not holding my breath.

If you have any questions about interviews, feel free to PM me, but honestly I might not be the best source of info considering my performance last week.
 
sushi328 said:
Any suggestions on whether to attend the optional breakfast and class or just go to the introduction at 10:00 am?
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Everyone in my group did the optional stuff as well, though one person showed up a bit late to it.
 
CodeBlu said:
I know someone with similar stats who got an interview. That's why I'm perplexed.
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Different Ecs? crappy LORs? not so well written personal statement? I'm sure medical schools check for more than just the "stats"
 
Rejected...

They have a hyperlink on their "applyyourself" webpage that says, "view your decision." I was not contacted via email.

Dear ______,
"The Committee on Admissions has completed its consideration of your application for admission to the 2012 First Year Class of the Georgetown University School of Medicine. Unfortunately, the Committee has decided that it is not possible to offer you a place in the Class. Please be assured that your application has been given personal consideration.

We appreciate your interest in the Georgetown University School of Medicine and wish you well in your future endeavors.

Sincerely,
Brandon C. Schneider
Assistant Dean for Admissions"
 
jdoctorm said:
Rejected...

They have a hyperlink on their "applyyourself" webpage that says, "view your decision." I was not contacted via email.

Dear ______,
"The Committee on Admissions has completed its consideration of your application for admission to the 2012 First Year Class of the Georgetown University School of Medicine. Unfortunately, the Committee has decided that it is not possible to offer you a place in the Class. Please be assured that your application has been given personal consideration.

We appreciate your interest in the Georgetown University School of Medicine and wish you well in your future endeavors.

Sincerely,
Brandon C. Schneider
Assistant Dean for Admissions"
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+1 ... sucks
 
jdoctorm said:
Rejected...

They have a hyperlink on their "applyyourself" webpage that says, "view your decision." I was not contacted via email.

Dear ______,
"The Committee on Admissions has completed its consideration of your application for admission to the 2012 First Year Class of the Georgetown University School of Medicine. Unfortunately, the Committee has decided that it is not possible to offer you a place in the Class. Please be assured that your application has been given personal consideration.

We appreciate your interest in the Georgetown University School of Medicine and wish you well in your future endeavors.

Sincerely,
Brandon C. Schneider
Assistant Dean for Admissions"
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Ahhhh. It's all good! There are other schools! 🙂 Best of luck!
 
jdoctorm said:
Rejected...

They have a hyperlink on their "applyyourself" webpage that says, "view your decision." I was not contacted via email.
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Sorry about the bad news. Good luck elsewhere.

I can't find "view your decision". Do you see it after you log-in?
 
Decision status is listed right below application status
 
out as well. ironically, i just sent them an "in the area" email yesterday lol. hope that didn't tip them towards that decision...

good luck to the rest of you
 
lol rejected

(logged in, no e-mails)

🙂
 
percy said:
lol rejected

(logged in, no e-mails)

🙂
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Hey, all you guys who found your rejections on the site today... when were you complete? My site looks the same when I log in... no decision link...

Percy: judging from the other threads I've been following, you have 38329285 other interviews, so I think you're good to go 🙂
 
Could somebody please post the link to the status page? Thanks!
 
hoosier86 said:
Hey, all you guys who found your rejections on the site today... when were you complete? My site looks the same when I log in... no decision link...

Percy: judging from the other threads I've been following, you have 38329285 other interviews, so I think you're good to go 🙂
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Complete 7/27. Haha, and I guess I'm doing ok, but nothing's in the bag yet. I'll be crossing my fingers until I'm settled in my new dorm. 😛

docbrill said:
Could somebody please post the link to the status page? Thanks!
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https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=GTU-SOM
 
Was everyone rejected a high MCAT, low(ish) GPA group? Clicking around some MDApps of those who posted and it seems that way. Was the case with me
 
Pirates1992 said:
Was everyone rejected a high MCAT, low(ish) GPA group? Clicking around some MDApps of those who posted and it seems that way. Was the case with me
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don't know if that's the case. i just have crappy stats (<3.4, 32S)
 
Pirates1992 said:
Was everyone rejected a high MCAT, low(ish) GPA group? Clicking around some MDApps of those who posted and it seems that way. Was the case with me
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I have similar stats to onecountry.
 
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