Anybody form Georgetown?

[ilim01]

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I'm considering whether or not to submit secondary to Georgetown,

is there anybody from there who can tell me more about the school
pros/cons ?

 

[Hoya11]

wow this is like the 3rd time i have done this..that secondary is a real deterrent.

i go to georgetown it is awesome, and i have to admit i thought the same thing about the school before i applied.. is it worth my time/money to do this or am i gonna get immediately rejected? Well, who knows, but I thought i was going to get a rejection and i got an interview and ended up getting in,

In my opinion, Gtown looks for two kinds of applicants. The traditional high mcat, high gpa, research boring types, and non-traditional applicants who really have motivation to go there and become a doctor. In other words, if you are not the kind of applicant schools are going to be drueling over for statistics sake, you have to be very forward and enthusiastic about becoming a doctor, and make them believe (while the guy with the high mcat score represents the school well in that way) you will represent gtown out in the real world as a nice, caring doctor that people will live and associate with georgetown.

Well, i think that is their strategy anyway. Let me also add it was the only place i got in, and the best school i interviewed at, which shows this process is ridiculous and you never know, so yes apply! it could mean the difference between MD and not.

PROS: cool city, cool area, top notch faculty, they emphasize that they want all of their studenst to graduate and are very supportive, good match statistics (the gtown name). and early exposure to patients (like the first day)

CONS: Expensive, Pass ,High Pass, Honors Grading system feeds into gunner mentality, lots of in-class time.

 

[Paws]

Well, I was rejected by Georgetown, does that count?

I wrote a kick-butt essay too, and I gave them like, my last $100. Paws is the second kind of applicant and kind of non-trad, but I wrote a really sweet-time essay. Grrr...

I think the truth is you just never know. I mean, it's almost like darts on the dart board in trying to explain the addmissions process. But it's an awesome school and great clinical experience. Send your $100 bucks too, and see what happens. In a year, if you don't, will you wonder: maybe I could've gone to Georgetown?

 

[ilim01]

thank you for your responses,

considering your response I think I will apply and give it a shot

 

[Barry Otter]

I, too, was a non-trad applicant, wrote a kick-ass essay and was summarily rejected from Georgetown, and for that reason, they can lingually explore the contours of my scrotum.

However, that doesn't mean that you won't get in. When I applied, they seemed to be into instilling Catholic values into medical education, but I don't know if that's just nominal lip service or whether stuff like that extends to their position on issues like abortion and stem cell research.

 

[Paws]

Hey Barry, dude - you made me laugh out loud and I almost lost my coffee up my nose! Unfortunately, I am in the library right now so I am NOT supposed to be making alot of noise ... !

 

[mrezai]

I just got into gtown. I don't think I fall really into either of Hoya11's categories. I had a decent gpa from a good school and decent MCATs (not spectacular) but I thought I wrote a good essay and my interview went really well. So I guess I was more of a middle of the road applicant.

Anyhow, I'm trying to decide between g'town and USC both of which I really liked. I mean.. southern california... how do you turn that weather down? When I interviewed at g'town, I had reservations about the student body. Of the few I met (and I really did only meet a few) they didn't seem like the most articulate people I've ever met... also the facilities weren't that impressive.

But, on the other hand... I was really into the cura personalis philosophy, but I wonder how much that really is emphasized in actuality. And.. come on, DC.. that's got to be the coolest city in the country.

Hoya11, I'd be interested in hearing more about your likes/dislikes or from whoever else goes to georgetown.

 

[morganlefay]

I just got into gtown. I don't think I fall really into either of Hoya11's categories. I had a decent gpa from a good school and decent MCATs (not spectacular) but I thought I wrote a good essay and my interview went really well. So I guess I was more of a middle of the road applicant.

Anyhow, I'm trying to decide between g'town and USC both of which I really liked. I mean.. southern california... how do you turn that weather down? When I interviewed at g'town, I had reservations about the student body. Of the few I met (and I really did only meet a few) they didn't seem like the most articulate people I've ever met... also the facilities weren't that impressive.

But, on the other hand... I was really into the cura personalis philosophy, but I wonder how much that really is emphasized in actuality. And.. come on, DC.. that's got to be the coolest city in the country.

Hoya11, I'd be interested in hearing more about your likes/dislikes or from whoever else goes to georgetown.

hey all,

i have the same question. i really want to go to gtown, but my scores are 11V, 7P, 8B, and the lovely piece of instruction that comes with the secon says the avg of ppl that get asked to interview is like 10 or 11 in each subtest. so yikes. however, i do have quite a bit of research exp., and 2 publications and a pub. abstract. i just wonder what those of you who got interviews and/or got in think. thank ya!

 

[highclass]

Gtown is a great school. It is definately worth applying. Georgetown takes all types of applicants. My classmates all seem well rounded and have many accomplishments aside from good MCAT scores/GPAs. Good luck!

 

[Hoya11]

Likes:
Faculty is top notch
Area is Beautiful
Good match reputation
As much loan money as you need available

Dislikes:
No Housing
Too many classes at the same time (once had 3 tests in one week)
Long Days force me to skip classes (eg 9-12 classes, 1-5 lab)
Expensive area to live in (but cool)
Lots of busy work with non-science classes
Very Very Traditional in everything that they do (eg Know when to stop talking about how you think abortion is OK in small group, dont cause controversy here).

This years student body:
60% women first of all.
Everyone seems cool, mostly normal people looking to get through med school.
I have met some undeniable gunners and wierdos, but i think that that is med school no matter where you go.

The Facilities:
Anatomy lab is in the basement of the science classes building, which is also attached to the hospital. I actually think it is cool that classrooms, lab, and a real hospital are all linked into one. Sometimes I wish the anatomy lab was more modern, like at einstein with lots of light and new technology, but it is easy to complain about anatomy lab, and only a 4 month course which is disgutsing no matter where you are.

SO to sum up, people will tell you the facilities suck... they dont suck they are just not awesome like you would expect from the georgetown name, these people are just complainers. I would say they are functional and simple.

people will tell you the school is in financial ruin, its not at all they give out plenty of money, as much as you need, and has a bright future.

people will complain about the religious aspect. It is NOT a big deal, no one pushes their beliefs onto you, however there are more religious students here for that reason, who are mainly insane.

HOpe i helped PM me if u have any questions

 

[evajaclynn]

This post is from my boyfriend who went to Gtown last year -

"I was in the physiology program at Gtown last year and now I am a MS1 at the university of kansas.....last year I would have given my right arm to go to Gtown. (for anyone that wants to know the physio program is awesome and the people that were in it were great)

The faculty have a genuine passion for medicine and there are more MD's giving lectures than PhD's. But besides that the facilities were subpar for such an expensive school. it looks and feels as if you are in a basement the whole time. The medical library is absolutely horrible. (there was a dead rat that sat underneath a bench for like 2 weeks). While i wasn't a MS1, i felt that in general there was a very competitive vibe. I have several friends that are now MS1's there and I get the feeling that they don't like their class very much. Don't get me wrong, Gtown is an excellent school, their match lists are incredible (i think they matched like 9 neurosurgeons last year). But right now I am so much happier that I am at KU for many reasons that I won't go into.

but DC is an amazing city, if I were you I would shell out the extra cash and see what happens. If you interview and get in see how you feel about it.Everyone has a different opinion. While name and location are huuuge factors in choosing a school, I think they are secondary factors to choosing a school where you fit into. No matter what, your medical education is going to suck at some points, but its MUCH better when you are surrounded by people that you get along with."

 

[ukkat1]

I am a first year student this year at Georgetown. School is definitely tough (our last exams were 3 in a week), but this is a great school. On the down side, our classes are all in the basement, which can get a little depressing and the days can get really long (9 or 10 till 5). But on the plus side, the professors are really amazing, most are really good teachers and they will always go out of their way to help us out and provide extra help sessions. As for the students, I have never met such a great group of people. Most are incredibly well-qualified, which can get a little intimidating, but the atmosphere isn't really that competitive. Before the first set of exams, everyone was willing to help other and sent out their own review sheets and websites to everyone in the class. It's pretty impressive. The facilities aren't spectacular, but they really aren't bad. One floor of the library is pretty nice and there are a lot of other good places to study on campus. As for the administration, I have had some personal problems this semester and they have been incredibly understanding and supportive.
As for trying to get in to Georgetown, the students in our class are, for the most part, pretty sociable and well-rounded. They definitely value extra-curricular activities, and look for how well you will fit in "cura personalis," which is really is reflected in the curriculum. Obviously they are looking for strong students with good qualifications, but I think they really value other aspects. As for interviewing, Mrs. Sullivan can be somewhat intimidating with her speech about "cura personalis" but in the end, the people who end up in the class really believe in it and it shows. The interview is a little different, because you only meet with one doctor or 4th year, and they don't look at your folder ahead of time. One important topic was ethical issues, we have a class in ethics during first year as well.
Anyways, I would obviously highly recommend Georgetown, I have been here for 3 months and have been very impressed. Good luck!