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rutgers_Kool-Aid said:
Hmmm, then I’m guessing they just sent it to all applicants who said they were interested and it doesn’t mean something positive or negative
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It's just weird juxtaposition for those of us who are awaiting on decisions that could plausibly come anytime now. But I definitely understand what you mean.
 
Did anyone that received an R/Hold get the email about the Abigail Scholars Program?
 
I received the Abigail email. I have not received an II. The email says to fill out FASFA by November 10, 2020. So am I supposed to fill out FASFA even though I haven't even been invited to interview? This seems odd? What is everyone else doing?

Also, the email says there are 2 documents attached but I only see 1?

I plan on calling the school but wanted to ask here first.
 
miphasgrace said:
I received the Abigail email. I have not received an II. The email says to fill out FASFA by November 10, 2020. So am I supposed to fill out FASFA even though I haven't even been invited to interview? This seems odd? What is everyone else doing?

Also, the email says there are 2 documents attached but I only see 1?

I plan on calling the school but wanted to ask here first.
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I thought the SAME thing about the email.. only one document attached.
 
miphasgrace said:
I received the Abigail email. I have not received an II. The email says to fill out FASFA by November 10, 2020. So am I supposed to fill out FASFA even though I haven't even been invited to interview? This seems odd? What is everyone else doing?

Also, the email says there are 2 documents attached but I only see 1?

I plan on calling the school but wanted to ask here first.
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It does seem a bit weird that they’re sending loan related info to people who haven’t even interviewed yet. I’m not sure why we would need this so far in advance without even being invited to interview
 
rutgers_Kool-Aid said:
It does seem a bit weird that they’re sending loan related info to people who haven’t even interviewed yet. I’m not sure why we would need this so far in advance without even being invited to interview
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Hm, the only thought that comes to my mind is perhaps getting a sense of the economic background of their applicants? I figure they want students who are coming from underserved regions or economically stricken areas to be in the Abigail Geisinger Scholars Program.
 
Update email regarding the Scholars Program just received! It has both the documents now. " This email is being sent for informational purposes becuase you have stated interest in the Abigail Geisinger Scholars Program. "
 
miniwumbo said:
Update email regarding the Scholars Program just received! It has both the documents now. " This email is being sent for informational purposes becuase you have stated interest in the Abigail Geisinger Scholars Program. "
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Yes. Just got that too. They didn't answer my phone call anyways and I went to voicemail. 🙁
 
Hi everyone! I was wondering if there were any current Geisinger med students or alumni around. I had a question regarding the upload of lectures. I know this might not be the BEST forum but I don't know where I should post this. Goodluck to everyone applying ! I'm an M1 so I feel your pain so closely.
 
JesusInvert said:
I honestly thought it was an II. My heart stopped for a minute :dead: Also, complete 07/24 and still silence.
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I also got that email. I was wondering if that program is independent of the actual application process?
 
Why does it seem like the R wave is mostly hitting people with september and october complete dates?? So weird.
 
My apologies for the late update. I called the school about the Abigail email. It took a few tries since I almost always went to voicemail. The person on the phone said that even if you have not been extended an interview invite, you still need to fill out the FASFA form. So basically, no matter your status at this school (II or none), fill it out lol. They need the FASFA information if you end up being interviewed/accepted down the road. I hope this helps anyone that wanted clarity!
 
miphasgrace said:
My apologies for the late update. I called the school about the Abigail email. It took a few tries since I almost always went to voicemail. The person on the phone said that even if you have not been extended an interview invite, you still need to fill out the FASFA form. So basically, no matter your status at this school (II or none), fill it out lol. They need the FASFA information if you end up being interviewed/accepted down the road. I hope this helps anyone that wanted clarity!
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Appreciate you telling us
 
miphasgrace said:
My apologies for the late update. I called the school about the Abigail email. It took a few tries since I almost always went to voicemail. The person on the phone said that even if you have not been extended an interview invite, you still need to fill out the FASFA form. So basically, no matter your status at this school (II or none), fill it out lol. They need the FASFA information if you end up being interviewed/accepted down the road. I hope this helps anyone that wanted clarity!
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Isn’t the average number of schools that applicants apply to is ~20? FAFSA only allows you to enter 10 schools. And yeah, you can make as many modifications to your FAFSA as you want but I’d recommend to only including schools that have sent you an II.
 
MedicalStudent2021 said:
Isn’t the average number of schools that applicants apply to is ~20? FAFSA only allows you to enter 10 schools. And yeah, you can make as many modifications to your FAFSA as you want but I’d recommend to only including schools that have sent you an II.
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You can manually add more than 10 if you call FAFSA. Agreed though, don't add any (other than Geisinger) until you've received an II.
 
MedicalStudent2021 said:
Isn’t the average number of schools that applicants apply to is ~20? FAFSA only allows you to enter 10 schools. And yeah, you can make as many modifications to your FAFSA as you want but I’d recommend to only including schools that have sent you an II.
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Yeah, applicants typically apply to many schools! However, the update I made is specific to Geisinger. That is just what their financial aid office told me when I called.
 
dorianmates said:
Has anyone gotten an II without Orgo 2? It doesn't seem like this school accepts biochem over orgo 2
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Legit just sat through an info session and someone asked this question. The presenter said they 100% do not accept any substitutes for pre-reqs, but that you just need to complete pre-reqs by the time you matriculate.
 
Anyone know if we're supposed to include parental income information in FAFSA?
 
Does anyone know when we can expect to hear back for late September interview folks?
 
For those of you who have already interviewed, when did you receive the email containing the Zoom link, etc?
 
Anyone who filled out FAFSA for the program here know if we can add schools later?

I filled it out today cause they said for those interested in the Abigail Geisinger program they needed it completed by today. But I only put this school on it since others haven’t asked
 
rutgers_Kool-Aid said:
Anyone who filled out FAFSA for the program here know if we can add schools later?

I filled it out today cause they said for those interested in the Abigail Geisinger program they needed it completed by today. But I only put this school on it since others haven’t asked
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I'm pretty sure after FAFSA gets processed, you can go back to your application and add more schools!
 
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