2012-2013 Georgetown University Application Thread

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metaphase said:
All aboard the rejection gondola.
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Annnnnndddd.... Rejection: Boom! Best of luck to the rest of you
 
Rejected. Bummer. Complete 8/22 (late LOR), 3.69c/3.67s/4.00g/35Q/OOS....no IIs
 
einstein1990 said:
Seriously. Now I'll just anxiously check my emails tomorrow, YUP
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I'm glad they at least send out an email. I keep checking my statuses in case the school doesn't notify via email
 
I'm really sad/disappointed right now. Georgetown is the first school that I heard back from since June... REJECTED....I sent in my AMCAS on June 12th, completed all of my secondaries in July. However, my school's oh-so-haughty HCEC did not send out my LORs until 8/27, and I was officially completed on August 30th......
I have 3.72gpa and 36mcat score, not getting any interviews is pretty discouraging....I don't think I'm going to get in anywhere....
 
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Rejection here, too. They start to get easier.
 
Weird. It says on their "Why Georgetown Essay'' to write in 12pt font, and no more than one page single space and that it's around (5000c). I just wrote one page and I am only at 3300characters. What should I do? Anyone had similar problems?
 
Hard to motivate to submit the secondary when I see so many rejection posts from people with better stats than me..
 
Rejected. I honestly believe they go by metrics and experience. Word of advice to the ones still applying: do not waste too much time on the secondary because I did, trying to make it the best one. Doesn't work at the end of the day. If one has stellar scores then the content on secondaries might help or else be prepared for a rejection especially when there are 12000 odd applicants to a school. Good luck to the rest of the applciants
 
sbuxaddict said:
Same here, especially with that $130 secondary app fee 👎
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To be honest guys, if you look at the past pages, more people with lower stats have gotten interviews than people with higher stats. Don't think GT plays the numbers game. Good luck!
 
init2winit said:
Hard to motivate to submit the secondary when I see so many rejection posts from people with better stats than me..
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It's a crapshoot really. I feel incredibly lucky to have received an interview with a ~3.75/33R after seeing some of the OUTSTANDING applicants on this thread who didn't get invited. It looks like they have pretty high GPA and MCAT standards (ie, an incredibly high MCAT score will not compensate for a lower GPA). And to some extent, it might be true that they look for people within a certain range, because applicants with really outstanding stats might get accepted to Georgetown but choose to go somewhere else, and most schools seek to minimize the admitted:matriculated ratio. But hey, with >12,000 applications for <200 seats, it's going to be very random who gets interviewed and who doesn't.

I am a re-applicant to Georgetown, and last year at this time, I too was rejected. The only difference this time around was the effort I put into my essay and my turnaround time for the secondary (just a few days as opposed to about three weeks last year).

Keep trying guys...it will all work out eventually! If not here, somewhere else, even if it takes multiple tries (like it did in my case)!
 
Not being rejected yet really has my hopes up for getting an interview today. Eeeeek!
 
Thanks for the supportive words all! Onto the secondary writing...
 
einstein1990 said:
Not being rejected yet really has my hopes up for getting an interview today. Eeeeek!
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I would have a happy-heart attack if Georgetown decided to interview me. :xf: I really want just one school to send me an interview invite already haha.
 
Procyon said:
I would have a happy-heart attack if Georgetown decided to interview me. :xf: I really want just one school to send me an interview invite already haha.
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As would I. I'm pretty much having a TIA every time I get an email. I'm really baffled as to why I haven't been rejected yet! :LOST PUPPY FACE:
 
Verified 8/30 rejected 9/4 but was told I was given 'thorough consideration'

if you are gonna reject me don't Lie to make me feel better
 
Anyone have any advice -

Wasn't in this huge batch of rejections. Complete 7/27. Should I call and inquire about my status, or wait until its been 10 weeks? I just want to make sure there is no problem - last year I had a few issues with schools 'misplacing' my file, so now I'm worried about it! Eeeek!
 
einstein1990 said:
Anyone have any advice -

Wasn't in this huge batch of rejections. Complete 7/27. Should I call and inquire about my status, or wait until its been 10 weeks? I just want to make sure there is no problem - last year I had a few issues with schools 'misplacing' my file, so now I'm worried about it! Eeeek!
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Stay calm and do something else. And, most importantly, stop posting on this thread. It's for your own good.

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Anyone else interviewing on 9/10? I'm flying in tomorrow morning!
 
altruistss said:
Rejected. I honestly believe they go by metrics and experience. Word of advice to the ones still applying: do not waste too much time on the secondary because I did, trying to make it the best one. Doesn't work at the end of the day. If one has stellar scores then the content on secondaries might help or else be prepared for a rejection especially when there are 12000 odd applicants to a school. Good luck to the rest of the applciants
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As others have stated, I'm fairly sure Georgetown is not only looking for the 3.9/40+ crowd. I scraped an interview and I'm nowhere near that range. Just keep on keeping on!
 
altruistss said:
Rejected. I honestly believe they go by metrics and experience. Word of advice to the ones still applying: do not waste too much time on the secondary because I did, trying to make it the best one. Doesn't work at the end of the day. If one has stellar scores then the content on secondaries might help or else be prepared for a rejection especially when there are 12000 odd applicants to a school. Good luck to the rest of the applciants
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I actually spent the most amount of time on this secondary (3 weeks, 4 reviewers). I really dug into the second essay and they sent me an interview right away, my first one actually. The application process is definitely a crapshoot like someone said, but if you really like the school then putting in time writing genuine essays about "why Gtown" can't hurt your chances. Personally, I thought my cura personalis essay was the best one I wrote for any school and got an interview.

I guess all I'm trying to say is keep the faith and don't let all the application carnage discourage you
 
How is it based on metrics if a truckload of people in this thread have much higher than the average stats and are rejected?
 
markyb03 said:
I actually spent the most amount of time on this secondary (3 weeks, 4 reviewers). I really dug into the second essay and they sent me an interview right away, my first one actually. The application process is definitely a crapshoot like someone said, but if you really like the school then putting in time writing genuine essays about "why Gtown" can't hurt your chances. Personally, I thought my cura personalis essay was the best one I wrote for any school and got an interview.

I guess all I'm trying to say is keep the faith and don't let all the application carnage discourage you
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My essay was pretty crappy, and I got an invite in the first batch. 3.8/3.7/32

I have no idea how this is happening, but, hey, I'm not complaining. I'd love to go here if I get accepted.
 
Saw a bunch of people got rejected and decided to check my status. Rejected too 🙁
Complete July 19th. First one but it still stung a little 🙁
 
Quick question.

I submitted my secondary a couple of weeks ago and got the email confirming this submission. However, when I log on to check the status of my app it says that I haven't submitted. When I go to check my app there are no fields that are filled out, as if I never started the application at all.

Does anyone have this problem? Should I contact them? I haven't yet gotten an email saying that my app is complete, although I did get the email saying that I submitted it.
 
neelol said:
Quick question.

I submitted my secondary a couple of weeks ago and got the email confirming this submission. However, when I log on to check the status of my app it says that I haven't submitted. When I go to check my app there are no fields that are filled out, as if I never started the application at all.

Does anyone have this problem? Should I contact them? I haven't yet gotten an email saying that my app is complete, although I did get the email saying that I submitted it.
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Hmm i haven't had that problem. I know Georgetown sent multiple pins/passwords to people, is it possible you are now logging on under a different one than you used before? If not, I would contact them
 
Hey everyone,
I'm working on my 'Why Georgetown' essay and I realized that it's over a single-spaced page in 12 pt font, but still only about 4300 characters. They said a single spaced 12pt font page or 5000 characters - does anyone know which one to go by? Or is it just ok to be somewhere in the middle?
 
ilikevegetables said:
Hey everyone,
I'm working on my 'Why Georgetown' essay and I realized that it's over a single-spaced page in 12 pt font, but still only about 4300 characters. They said a single spaced 12pt font page or 5000 characters - does anyone know which one to go by? Or is it just ok to be somewhere in the middle?
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I'd keep the essay to one page...Maybe you can try decreasing the margins? That's what I did 🙂
 
I cannot for the life of me figure out how they are deciding to interview people. I have a 3.72c/3.60s and 30, which is better than some of the people I am seeing getting II's. I am published, I have done CV research in Dallas for 2 years, I graduated school in 3 years, and held 4 different major leadership positions on my campus while I was there. I know my letters are stellar... I cannot imagine what else I could have possibly done! Does anyone have any insight? I just turned 22, I am white, and I am from Texas. Any criticism is appreciated...
 
DrBarbie08 said:
I cannot for the life of me figure out how they are deciding to interview people. I have a 3.72c/3.60s and 30, which is better than some of the people I am seeing getting II's. I am published, I have done CV research in Dallas for 2 years, I graduated school in 3 years, and held 4 different major leadership positions on my campus while I was there. I know my letters are stellar... I cannot imagine what else I could have possibly done! Does anyone have any insight? I just turned 22, I am white, and I am from Texas. Any criticism is appreciated...
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The impression I got from my interview is that Georgetown looks very closely at your personal statement and your letters of recommendation. They're looking for very strong character that is conveyed through those two mediums. This is, of course, in addition to strong GPA and MCAT.
 
DrBarbie08 said:
I cannot for the life of me figure out how they are deciding to interview people. I have a 3.72c/3.60s and 30, which is better than some of the people I am seeing getting II's. I am published, I have done CV research in Dallas for 2 years, I graduated school in 3 years, and held 4 different major leadership positions on my campus while I was there. I know my letters are stellar... I cannot imagine what else I could have possibly done! Does anyone have any insight? I just turned 22, I am white, and I am from Texas. Any criticism is appreciated...
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its as simple as there are (roughly) about 100 people applying for each spot in the class, 1 gets it 99 don't....
 
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DrBarbie08 said:
I cannot for the life of me figure out how they are deciding to interview people. I have a 3.72c/3.60s and 30, which is better than some of the people I am seeing getting II's. I am published, I have done CV research in Dallas for 2 years, I graduated school in 3 years, and held 4 different major leadership positions on my campus while I was there. I know my letters are stellar... I cannot imagine what else I could have possibly done! Does anyone have any insight? I just turned 22, I am white, and I am from Texas. Any criticism is appreciated...
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You are no doubt a well rounded applicant. I doubt there is really anything they can point to and say "that's why we chose not to interview you."

The fact is, there are 14,000 applicants (maybe more) to GW who probably all have strong backgrounds. Getting into medical school is, to a large extent, a crapshoot, and you would do well not to hold it against yourself for not receiving an interview at any one specific school. Because you are a competitive applicant, you'll get in somewhere eventually so long as you are persistent.

I have a ~3.75 GPA, a 33 MCAT, and extra curriculars that are similar to yours. Last year, I applied to 11 schools, got 3 interview invites, and got 1 waitlisted at one school. At first I was so disheartened and my confidence took a hit, but ultimately I accepted the fact that this process is random. Just do your best as you apply and it will work out eventually, even if you end up having to reapply like I did.

In any case...best of luck to you! 🙂
 
To whomever had interviews yesterday, I hope they went well! (I walked past a group of people in suits next to the library, being told that they'd be spending a lot of time there.)
 
eggs13 said:
its as simple as there are (roughly) about 100 people applying for each spot in the class, 1 gets it 99 don't....
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This is a pretty solid reason no matter what school you're talking about. Lots of people applying for limited spots. At Georgetown it's a little better than eggs indicated, but not too much. Last year they handed out 419 acceptances for over 11,000 applicants.
 
Three things I have noticed about our first year class is that there are a huge number of former student athletes, that everyone has done large amounts of community service, and a large number of students are from schools like BC, ND, Loyola Chicago, and of course Gtown. Curious to see if people with interview invites match this description.
 
waterpolo480586 said:
Three things I have noticed about our first year class is that there are a huge number of former student athletes, that everyone has done large amounts of community service, and a large number of students are from schools like BC, ND, Loyola Chicago, and of course Gtown. Curious to see if people with interview invites match this description.
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Not a student athlete, went to NYU (as secular as it gets), but lots of good community service and ECs. Interviewing next week!

Has anyone been able to get a student host? Early arrival time and no metro to the school. I've got friends in Rockville, MD and Alexandria, VA that I could stay with, but that'd be quite a rough morning commute.
 
waterpolo480586 said:
Three things I have noticed about our first year class is that there are a huge number of former student athletes, that everyone has done large amounts of community service, and a large number of students are from schools like BC, ND, Loyola Chicago, and of course Gtown. Curious to see if people with interview invites match this description.
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Not an athlete. I go to school in Philly.

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waterpolo480586 said:
Three things I have noticed about our first year class is that there are a huge number of former student athletes, that everyone has done large amounts of community service, and a large number of students are from schools like BC, ND, Loyola Chicago, and of course Gtown. Curious to see if people with interview invites match this description.
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Went to large state school, definitely not a student athlete, though I've done a couple marathons. 🙂
 
waterpolo480586 said:
Three things I have noticed about our first year class is that there are a huge number of former student athletes, that everyone has done large amounts of community service, and a large number of students are from schools like BC, ND, Loyola Chicago, and of course Gtown. Curious to see if people with interview invites match this description.
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Interviewed a couple of weeks ago. Attended a small non-Catholic LAC and definitely NOT a student athlete! 😳
 
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