2019-2020 Commonwealth (Geisinger)

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Big congratulations to everyone who was accepted! Did any/all of you send letters of interest/intent as one of your meaningful updates to the adcom??
 
Alright y'all i'm here for the ride.
Interviewed 2/7, OOS.
had a good feeling about Geisinger so lets see whats up. They said the turn around time is 6-8 weeks, but last years thread looks like it can get up to 12 weeks to hear back around this time. Anybody here interview the first week of february? How're we feelin?
 
krebscycleking said:
Alright y'all i'm here for the ride.
Interviewed 2/7, OOS.
had a good feeling about Geisinger so lets see whats up. They said the turn around time is 6-8 weeks, but last years thread looks like it can get up to 12 weeks to hear back around this time. Anybody here interview the first week of february? How're we feelin?
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also interviewed 2/7, OOS, felt my student interview went fantastic and my faculty interview was iffy (got asked some pretty unexpected questions) but I'm hoping I have a good chance. Loved the school and the overall environment, and I'd feel blessed to go here!
 
Can anyone speak to how receptive Geisinger is to letters of intent? I interviewed on 12/6 but was deferred as of this past Friday. Geisinger is my top choice for sure, and I would definitely attend if accepted. Also, I submitted a significant update letter in early Jan
 
premed1997 said:
Big congratulations to everyone who was accepted! Did any/all of you send letters of interest/intent as one of your meaningful updates to the adcom??
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I sent nothing. I read somewhere that most adcoms recommend waiting to send updates and specifically LOIs if you are deferred or waitlisted.
 
premed1997 said:
Big congratulations to everyone who was accepted! Did any/all of you send letters of interest/intent as one of your meaningful updates to the adcom??
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I sent a letter of interest/update letter about 5-6 weeks after my interview. I was placed on hold for later review 5-6 weeks after that, then accepted 2-3 weeks later.
 
I don’t remember what they said interview day, but are we allowed to send updates/LOIs? If so, does it matter if it’s sent pre or post interview decision?
 
Delayed decision until a further committee meeting 🙁

what does this exactly mean? am I pretty much waitlisted?

Interviewed 1/25 btw and IS
 
CanIGetAHoiYeah said:
Delayed decision until a further committee meeting 🙁

what does this exactly mean? am I pretty much waitlisted?

Interviewed 1/25 btw and IS
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I received the same a couple weeks ago (interviewed 1/6). AFAIK it's equivalent to a waitlist. Once movement starts happening it's likely some deferred candidates will be offered a spot.
 
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CanIGetAHoiYeah said:
Delayed decision until a further committee meeting 🙁

what does this exactly mean? am I pretty much waitlisted?

Interviewed 1/25 btw and IS
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Not necessarily! I was delayed for further consideration and got accepted several weeks later. Don't be discouraged!
 
Rejected via mail =/ (got the letter today, but it was postmarked 3/10). Interviewed 1/24, OOS. Better luck next cycle, I suppose.
 
mishyfishy333 said:
Rejected via mail =/ (got the letter today, but it was postmarked 3/10). Interviewed 1/24, OOS. Better luck next cycle, I suppose.
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Ugh. Did you hear anything about your application decision being deferred?
 
Anyone from 1/31 hear anything? I saw decisions for the 1/24 group hear back last week or this week. But it doesn't seem like Geisinger releases decisions on a weekly basis
 
Did anyone who submitted a Geisinger Scholars application get a confirmation that your packet was received? I submitted mine last week and didn’t get any sort of confirmation.
 
cheerio0624 said:
Did anyone who submitted a Geisinger Scholars application get a confirmation that your packet was received? I submitted mine last week and didn’t get any sort of confirmation.
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I received an email today that they haven’t received mine even though I sent mine earlier this afternoon I would say no news is good news
 
anyone receive news recently? Interviewed 2/10, and have not heard anything yet
 
I saw on the website that the building closed on March 17th, so I don't know this will affect the release of decisions.
 
cheerio0624 said:
Did anyone who submitted a Geisinger Scholars application get a confirmation that your packet was received? I submitted mine last week and didn’t get any sort of confirmation.
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Hi there! I sent my scholars stuff in on Sunday, and shot them a quick email to confirm they got it on Tuesday morning. They responded immediately that they had everything they needed. If you are worried maybe send a similar email, but as another user said, no news (that they are missing something) seems like good news. Hope that is helpful.
 
laflame said:
anyone receive news recently? Interviewed 2/10, and have not heard anything yet
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I interviewed on 2/7, and I haven't heard anything! We're right at the cusp of the 6 week mark, so let's not get worried yet. I mean JK I'm in knots, but not hearing news right now is probably just fine.
 
WaitlistQueen said:
I interviewed on 2/7, and I haven't heard anything! We're right at the cusp of the 6 week mark, so let's not get worried yet. I mean JK I'm in knots, but not hearing news right now is probably just fine.
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I'm from 1/31 and at the 7 week mark. I don't know how the closing of the building early this week will impact things.
 
Are the financial award packages dependent on IS/OOS status?
 
frog301 said:
Are the financial award packages dependent on IS/OOS status?
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The one I received did not say much about that. I am IS but the only thing my letter said regarding my qualification was "Students selected to receive the Geisinger Commonwealth Mission Award have demonstrated experiences, characteristics and attributes that align with the mission of the institution." Based on that, I would say no, but don't take my word for it.
 
OxenFoxen said:
Any current students have advice on housing?
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Great question!! local area isnt the greatest.. I thought I found a place, turned out it was low income housing... I am going to have a car, just wondering if moving 20 mins away will add to pressure??
 
is there an accepted students group on facebook? Id like to start reaching out to prospective roomates
 
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