2020-2021 Geisinger Commonwealth

[patfan09]

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I’m so sorry to hear....if you don’t mind answering, did anything on your portal change? I moved during the application process, so geisinger may have my old address if they didn’t update my amcas info. So I’m just trying to see if I can find out other way; I also interviewed on the 27th

I double-checked my spam and all folders on Gmail as well as the portal. No updates on either end. Maybe I'll receive an email sometime next week. You can shoot me a dm next week reminding me and I'll let you know if they updated the portal/emailed me yet. Otherwise, I would email admissions about your change in address. Best of luck to you

 

[mirroronthewall21]

Has anyone from the 1/18 interview date heard back yet?

 

[futuredoc738]

Has anyone who was deferred hear back yet?

 

[LUVMATCHA]

Has anyone from the 1/18 interview date heard back yet?

Yup, I got deferred last week.

 

[orangezz98]

anyone from 1/27 interview (non Prime scholars) hear back??

 

[Julatteluver]

anyone from 1/27 interview (non Prime scholars) hear back??

nope!

 

[jerzyg77]

I interviewed September 16th. I was deferred on October 15th and received a rejection letter in the mail last Friday. I was disappointed, Scranton and Geisinger sound like an awesome place!

 

[justmedschooltingz]

Just got the R, II season has closed here. Bummed 🙁

 

[ohhhboy]

pre-II R after hold, oh well

 

[parscompacta56]

I just got a rejection email saying they can’t extend an interview invitation to me, but I already interviewed?? Did they just send a generic rejection email to everyone regardless if they interviewed or not??

 

[jer1997]

I just got a rejection email saying they can’t extend an interview invitation to me, but I already interviewed?? Did they just send a generic rejection email to everyone regardless if they interviewed or not??

This sounds obviously wrong and they probably added you to a list by mistake. I'd reach out.

 

[futuredoc4634]

Pre-II rejection after placed on hold 1/14. Good luck!

 

[NIKK234]

I haven’t heard anything from this school since July, so do they have any interviews left?

 

[lala0997]

Anyone know when deferred applicants should expect to start hearing back :/

 

[parscompacta56]

This sounds obviously wrong and they probably added you to a list by mistake. I'd reach out.

It was indeed an error. Gotta love it. This is after this they put me on hold for all of 4 days before sending me an interview invite earlier in the cycle. Why are they trying to kill me lol

 

[parscompacta56]

I haven’t heard anything from this school since July, so do they have any interviews left?

Apparently not 🙁

 

[ballermd10]

Interviewed 1/27. Just received a rejection letter in the mail today dated 2/24. Not even an email...

did your portal change at all?

 

[Afraid_Term]

Pre-II R today OOS. Applied to Abigail Scholars Program. Good luck!

 

[4ever12]

There is an official accepted student group now on fb!

 

[YoloSwagCats]

There is an official accepted student group now on fb!

Can you send the link?

 

[456432]

Does Geisinger offer any merit-based scholarships? Or are there separate applications for them?

 

[4ever12]

Can you send the link?

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[MedMango]

Does anyone remember the official name of the diversity certificate thing Dr. Sapp discussed in the interview? I am really interested in taking those courses but can't find any more info on them on their website. Any help would be super appreciated!

 

[PlantLover]

R yesterday via snail mail. Interviewed 1/6

 

[futuredoc738]

R yesterday via snail mail. Interviewed 1/6

Did your portal change too?

 

[vera2398]

Does anyone know if Geisinger sends rejections by mail only or do they email you? I interviewed 1/27 and heard nothing back so I'm scared they just sent a rejection letter in the mail instead lol

 

[atdr2020]

Does anyone know if Geisinger sends rejections by mail only or do they email you? I interviewed 1/27 and heard nothing back so I'm scared they just sent a rejection letter in the mail instead lol

I’m curious, are they sending this last batch of A/WL/R all through snail mail or do they call the A’s? So if you don’t get a call, but see the letter, you basically know the answer?

 

[4ever12]

I’m curious, are they sending this last batch of A/WL/R all through snail mail or do they call the A’s? So if you don’t get a call, but see the letter, you basically know the answer?

I believe last year that rejections were only mailed. Acceptances, deferments, and waitlists were all emailed. It could be different this year, but I know for sure A's are emailed and then a USPS letter shows up a few days later, post-marked for the day the email was sent.

 

[atdr2020]

I believe last year that rejections were only mailed. Acceptances, deferments, and waitlists were all emailed. It could be different this year, but I know for sure A's are emailed and then a USPS letter shows up a few days later, post-marked for the day the email was sent.

thanks, then I’m hoping for no mail!

 

[vera2398]

I believe last year that rejections were only mailed. Acceptances, deferments, and waitlists were all emailed. It could be different this year, but I know for sure A's are emailed and then a USPS letter shows up a few days later, post-marked for the day the email was sent.

Ah got it that definitely makes it scarier haha

thanks, then I’m hoping for no mail!

when did you interview?

 

[moonrocket23]

Anybody know if geisinger is receptive (or even allow?) letters of intent? I interviewed 1/6 and was deferred a few weeks ago. It's my #1 choice rn so was wondering if a LOI is the move

 

[Julatteluver]

Anybody know if geisinger is receptive (or even allow?) letters of intent? I interviewed 1/6 and was deferred a few weeks ago. It's my #1 choice rn so was wondering if a LOI is the move

If I remember correctly, the person who led info session kinda thing during the interview day mentioned that LOI is accepted and possibly can help (he worded it carefully but dont remember the exact words). Idk how geisinger functions overall, but they do accept it and receive it neutrally/positively-ish

 

[LilSatxrn]

Got deferred but withdrew my application. Good luck guys

 

[miniwumbo]

Anybody know if geisinger is receptive (or even allow?) letters of intent? I interviewed 1/6 and was deferred a few weeks ago. It's my #1 choice rn so was wondering if a LOI is the move

They mentioned they accept letters of interest and update letters. I'd assume the same goes for letters of intent

 

[bougies]

Anybody know if geisinger is receptive (or even allow?) letters of intent? I interviewed 1/6 and was deferred a few weeks ago. It's my #1 choice rn so was wondering if a LOI is the move

On the portal it says you can only submit 2 letters to add to your application. It also lists the email you can send them to. I just sent an update letter in and got a confirmation email that said it was added to my file and that I can send one more. Hope this is helpful!

 

[HopefulMed123]

Do you guys think deferred applicants will hear back this coming week?

 

[Julatteluver]

Do you guys think deferred applicants will hear back this coming week?

Is this coming week some sort of last week for deferred applicants?

 

[jer1997]

Is this coming week some sort of last week for deferred applicants?

In a way it might be. I think there might be one decision day left before those not accepted from deferred will go to alternate list/waitlist.

 

[cinnamonroll121]

Has anyone been accepted after being deferred yet?

 

[orangezz98]

Does anyone know if Geisinger sends rejections by mail only or do they email you? I interviewed 1/27 and heard nothing back so I'm scared they just sent a rejection letter in the mail instead lol

I haven't heard anything back from 1/27 either so I am hoping they just haven't gotten to us yet...

 

[lala0997]

Interviewed in November and deferred in January. Unsure if it would make a significant difference to send an update/LOI...

 

[HopefulMed123]

Is this coming week some sort of last week for deferred applicants?

I only asked because last year on March 5th, some deferred applicants got accepted. So really hoping that there is some deferred movement.

 

[HopefulMed123]

Interviewed in November and deferred in January. Unsure if it would make a significant difference to send an update/LOI...

I sent a LOI! Whatever it takes to show how passionate I am of the program lol. This is my top choice

 

[bougies]

Interviewed in November and deferred in January. Unsure if it would make a significant difference to send an update/LOI...

+1 I just sent one in last week ~ figured it couldn’t hurt 🤷🏼‍♀️

 

[LUVMATCHA]

Is sending a letter of interest counted an update? I know Geisinger only allows 2 updates max.

 

[premed1011]

Has anyone been accepted after being deferred yet?

Doesn't look like anyone has been accepted only rejected...

 

[HopefulMed123]

Doesn't look like anyone has been accepted only rejected...

but are the rejections for those who interviewed or those that were on the deferred list?

 

[premed1011]

but are the rejections for those who interviewed or those that were on the deferred list?

One person posted earlier they went from deferred to rejected.

 

[iraqiboi]

Is sending a letter of interest counted an update? I know Geisinger only allows 2 updates max.

Yes it does count from what i remember, i think they mentioned that during the interview.

 

[HopefulMed123]

Yeah, LOI counts as an "update"