2022-2023 Commonwealth (Geisinger)

[FutureOrthoBro]

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Got the A today around 10:30 AM today (2/15) after being deferred 1/17. Updated after deferral about HPSP award. In-state with a 518 MCAT and 3.96 GPA. Super stoked!!!

 

[wwggad]

sooo what does it mean if we haven't heard anything today?? have to wait until next month or is my rejection letter on its way to my house 😭 lmao (deferred 1/17)

 

[MrWafflers]

sooo what does it mean if we haven't heard anything today?? have to wait until next month or is my rejection letter on its way to my house 😭 lmao (deferred 1/17)

Nothing just wait. I've been deferred since 10/15. my interview was 9/7. I sent an update letter oct. Will send another one once my spring grades are posted.

 

[clsh1234]

~deferred to next meeting~

+1, waited 10 weeks just to find out I need to wait even more lmao

 

[kcinnamon]

Congratulations! Such a great school! Did they call this morning?

It was only an email, no call

 

[kcinnamon]

Congrats, I was interviewed and deferred on those same dates. Did you send any updates? Tell me the secret formula 🤣

I didn't send in any updates, but I did attend the January 30th recruitment day. I don't know if that held any weight. Wishing you the best of luck!

 

[Sectornine]

A yesterday!

 

[FutureOrthoBro]

I didn't send in any updates, but I did attend the January 30th recruitment day. I don't know if that held any weight. Wishing you the best of luck!

I also went to that recruitment day but also sent an update. Showing interest either, or both ways, probably helps in the end

 

[la vida loca]

I also went to that recruitment day but also sent an update. Showing interest either, or both ways, probably helps in the end

When are the recruitment days?

 

[mrsbehindthemd]

So if one were to hear absolutely nothing this week after interviewing in January should one assume a rejection letter is in the mail? 😅😭

 

[BearSnuggles]

So if one were to hear absolutely nothing this week after interviewing in January should one assume a rejection letter is in the mail? 😅😭

I wouldn’t say so

 

[BearSnuggles]

When are the recruitment days?

Usually when you pick an interview day, you should also be able to sign up for those

 

[looongshot]

So if one were to hear absolutely nothing this week after interviewing in January should one assume a rejection letter is in the mail? 😅😭

Has anyone from January heard back? Might be too early!

 

[Whatdadogdoin]

Has anyone been accepted into the Abigail Scholars Program yet?

 

[medbob12]

Has anyone been accepted into the Abigail Scholars Program yet?

I was accepted to the program in January, but I ended up declining the offer because I did not feel 100% sure that it was right for me.

 

[doctordoodlebob]

Has anyone from January heard back? Might be too early!

I feel like we might have to wait til next month 🫠

 

[justvibingouthere]

II just now, literally in SHOCK. here's all my info: LM69, WARS70, OOS, asian, complete mid-july, sent an update early january. only date available for me was march 1!

 

[Fluffernuttersquish]

II just now, literally in SHOCK. here's all my info: LM69, WARS70, OOS, asian, complete mid-july, sent an update early january. only date available for me was march 1!

Congrats! Were you ever deferred pre-interview?

 

[Zxcvbnmm]

For people who got accepted after being deferred, did you guys send in a letter of interest/intent?

 

[justvibingouthere]

Congrats! Were you ever deferred pre-interview?

yes! just checked and i was deferred on 12/7

 

[FutureOrthoBro]

For people who got accepted after being deferred, did you guys send in a letter of interest/intent?

I just sent an update letter with a bit of interest added. I also went to one of the recruitment days and mingled with the faculty. Any of those things may have helped, maybe they didn't

 

[adg30]

So at this pt, I've interviewed (10/24), been deferred (12/6), and sent an update letter (1/6). Is there anything more I can do on my part or am I just at the schools mercy rn?

 

[adg30]

ok now that I've processed my initial shock of getting the II and now I'm freaking out about prepping lol. anyone who's interviewed have any advice on their interview and how to prep? it's hitting me that it's like a week and a half from now. this is my only II of the cycle so I'm staying realistic but obviously I want to make the most of it 🙂 thanks in advance regardless!!

I wouldn't stress too much, from what I remember it's a fairly generic interview process

 

[doctordoodlebob]

Just to clarify, geisinger only releases decisions on the 15th of every month?

 

[lookatthisgraph]

So at this pt, I've interviewed (10/24), been deferred (12/6), and sent an update letter (1/6). Is there anything more I can do on my part or am I just at the schools mercy rn?

i'm in a similar spot as you, although my update letter was more of a letter of intent than anything as this is my top choice.
interviewed 10/3, deferred 11/7, sent LOI/update 12/31

 

[PowerH0u5e]

Withdrew application and canceled my interview last night, and good luck to everyone!

 

[LetsGoMed1015]

Just to clarify, geisinger only releases decisions on the 15th of every month?

That’s what it seems like although I’d be very happy to be wrong on this one

 

[Kutefairytale]

Post II R in the mail today 🙁

 

[asdfaqerqwerqera]

Post II R in the mail today

Sorry to hear. Did you receive anything in email or just mail?

 

[Kutefairytale]

Sorry to hear. Did you receive anything in email or just mail?

No email. Just mail

 

[MorningDoc11]

Post II R in the mail today 🙁

When did you interview? Were you previously deferred ?

 

[Kutefairytale]

When did you interview? Were you previously deferred ?

Interviewed 12/14, not deferred

 

[AskingQuestionsMed]

Does Geisinger email you back to confirm they have received the update you sent over email?

 

[Kutefairytale]

Does Geisinger email you back to confirm they have received the update you sent over email?

Yes

 

[AskingQuestionsMed]

Yes

How long should I wait to email again about the update? I have not receive an email yet.

 

[BearSnuggles]

How long should I wait to email again about the update? I have not receive an email yet.

A couple of days-week/s . Mine took approximately a week.

 

[canyonmoon528]

Hey guys! Not sure if anyone else has been put in this situation but, I interviewed recently and I want to send an update/ letter of interest (it will be my second and last one). Do y'all think it would be wise to wait until after I hear back to send it? Or should I send it now since it's been a few weeks since my interview? Thanks! 🙂

 

[lookatthisgraph]

Hey guys! Not sure if anyone else has been put in this situation but, I interviewed recently and I want to send an update/ letter of interest (it will be my second and last one). Do y'all think it would be wise to wait until after I hear back to send it? Or should I send it now since it's been a few weeks since my interview? Thanks! 🙂

i sent an LOI/update letter a bit less than 2 months after i interviewed, and about a month after being deferred. ig u could do it any time after interviewing

 

[ltina]

How long have people typically had to wait post-interview for a response? Do they send out decisions every month? TIA!

 

[MrJPMorgan]

I’d definitely say to ask yourself if your update is important. If it’s significant and you think it has the potential to swing the vote in your favor then you should definitely send it now. Worst case is you’d send it when a decision was already made. Good luck!

I think a significant update letter with a good LOI (if that's the one school you want to go to) would cause them to reassess your application

 

[eggsan]

Do people typically receive deferred decision after interviewing? I recently interviewed and want to gauge what are my chances of receiving an A at this point in the cycle

 

[misshighenergy]

anyone from Jan 9 interview hear back?

 

[ElTacoGrande]

anyone from Jan 9 interview hear back?

Nope, patiently waiting and hoping they can squeeze in an Abigail interview afterwards..

 

[Fluffernuttersquish]

If deferred Pre II, is there any chance for an interview at this point? thanks

 

[doctordoodlebob]

anyone from Jan 9 interview hear back?

fingers crossed that we hear back on the 15th

 

[lookatthisgraph]

I just got a lengthy email talking about the Abigail Geisinger scholars program; at the end it said "we hope their words inspire you to begin your own adventure here at Geisinger commonwealth." buttttt I don't even have an A, I'm still deferred. does this mean anything? or is it just a mass email

 

[dr.ibarelyevenknowher]

I just got a lengthy email talking about the Abigail Geisinger scholars program; at the end it said "we hope their words inspire you to begin your own adventure here at Geisinger commonwealth." buttttt I don't even have an A, I'm still deferred. does this mean anything? or is it just a mass email

I got the same email, feels disrespectful at this point since I havent heard anything back since I got deffered to the next committee meeting in december

 

[mrsbehindthemd]

I just got a lengthy email talking about the Abigail Geisinger scholars program; at the end it said "we hope their words inspire you to begin your own adventure here at Geisinger commonwealth." buttttt I don't even have an A, I'm still deferred. does this mean anything? or is it just a mass email

Didn’t get it over here so maybe it is good news on your end!

 

[AveragePremedApplicant]

I got the same email, feels disrespectful at this point since I havent heard anything back since I got deffered to the next committee meeting in december

Same here. I got deferred on January 17th so really hoping this is positive foreshadowing.

 

[heyheyheyheyheyheyheyhey]

did anyone who's accepted complete the background check - is it supposed to cost $55 or am I doing something wrong?