Anyone apply to MGH in Boston?

[kttdancer]

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a grey suit would be just fine. What is standard is a suit (or nice pants and a blazer) for men, and either a suit, or skirt and nice top for women. It never hurts to "overdress" for the occasion since you are making a first impression and this is the faculty's only opportunity to meet you in person before they make their decisions. Hope this helps.

Good Luck!!

 

[split6kik]

when did they contact you for an interview? i'm still waiting 🙁

I got mine last week, but dont fret! I just got an interview invite from a school in Va,and the interview is in a week. They are still inviting people! I hadnt heard anything for a while, and even with a couple interviews, I still havent heard from most of my schools

 

[bana146]

Hey Fitzy8,

I have an interview this Friday 1/28 as well! Was worried because of the weather, but looks like we are going to be ok! Good luck!

 

[split6kik]

Fitzy & Bana,
How was the interview? I have mine this weekend. Any tips? What did you think of the faculty & facilites?

Any incite would be great. Thanks!

 

[scarletfever09]

Just interviewed at MGH today and loved it! Wondering what everyone else thought of the campus/boston/ intern year at the end. The program is a bit pricey- was the number they gave us including projected living costs or just tuition? Anyone look into the GA positions, or for current students do many of you pursue that route? Thanks for the help! Looking forward to hearing back from them this week....

 

[ski2010]

Has anyone heard from MGH after their interview yet?

 

[split6kik]

I just got an email from Anthony. I got in. I cant believe it. I really love the program, and didnt think I had a shot, but now that Im in I need to review finances to see if I can swing it, especially since Boston isnt the cheapest place to live. I really like the final year, as well as the 2nd year service project. Anyone else?

 

[kttdancer]

Congratulations!! I'm glad you enjoyed your interview day. The school can be pricey... but with financial aid, we all make do. Housing doesn't hve to be terrible either. Public transport is easy and parking at the navy yard is only $5/day if you live farther away (carpooling cuts the cost too). The closer you live to downtown the more $$$.

Housing doesn't have to be terrible though. I have roommate and only pay $625/month myself. I think that's a pretty good deal.

Again, Congrats! and Good Luck with the decisions to come!

 

[scarletfever09]

congrats split6!! I agree- the service project is unique compared to my other schools and seems like it would be an amazing learning experience & fun/fulfilling at the end. Still waiting to hear back from them....hopefully they didn't notify all of the accepted students today....do you remember them saying how many students they are expecting for this year's class?

 

[split6kik]

I think they said of the 150 they interview, about 50 would be offered spots 1st round. However, they did also say that they did a very low first offer estimate, in the chance that every single one accepts you know? But im sure they didnt do everyone first day. I couldve been notified early b/c my last name begins with a B, who knows.

Keep us posted! I really hope I can work out my finances to go there. Im just waiting on hearing from one more (cheaper) school I like in VA before I can finalize my plans, but MGH is def my front runner right now

 

[scarletfever09]

Thanks split6 🙂 I'm a "G" so maybe they haven't made it far into the alphabet yet. I've certainly developed a whole new appreciation for the word patience during this process, and I haven't even waited a full week yet! If all works out, maybe we'll end up classmates next year! Here's to hoping....

 

[becmango]

i got an email today asking me why i refused an interview.

i never received any notification i was invited to MGH (they claimed they send 3 emails).

i called and asked what had happened and they said it must have been an error and i was rejected.

has this happened to anyone else-i cannot believe such a prestigious school would do something like this

they are done accepting/inviting people as far as i know

 

[pt2014mu]

this happened to someone else i know. are you saying the email wanting feedback was an error and that you were originally rejected or that because you did not respond you were rejected? that is just wrong.

 

[scarletfever09]

it's official- received the waitlist email yesterday. Keeping my fingers crossed though, congrats to everyone accepted and good luck with the decisions to come!

 

[G00se]

it's official- received the waitlist email yesterday. Keeping my fingers crossed though, congrats to everyone accepted and good luck with the decisions to come!

Yep, waitlisted here too.

Was MGH ur #1?

 

[scarletfever09]

It's definitely my top three. The only thing holding me back would be the cost, but I loved the school! The curriculum is exactly what I am looking for and the students/faculty seemed very laid back and welcoming. What about you? Good to see there are acceptances on your list as well 🙂

 

[A4Black]

hey ktt dancer, can i ask where you live?/ if you have any tips in finding housing, im having some trouble. I just sent in my deposit to MGH today so its time to find a place to live! thanks

 

[split6kik]

hey ktt dancer, can i ask where you live?/ if you have any tips in finding housing, im having some trouble. I just sent in my deposit to MGH today so its time to find a place to live! thanks

A4Black - I asked kttdancer this before, so I dont think she will mind if I tell you what she told me: dont worry about housing yet. The area we will most likely want to look (somerville & cambridge) have tons of students. She advised me to wait until april or may to look for something for june, which makes sense since all the craigslist looking ive done is people wanting someone march 1st. she was advised that by a student a year above her & said she was glad she took that advice.

I am thinking of listening to what the student panel said at the interview: sublet for the summer to find where you wanna be & people you may want to live with. I assume youre moving from out of state like myself, so that is what im planning on doing to learn the area & maybe find some roomies. once people have made their decisions, im sure there will be facebook groups & threads on here for our incoming class & we can prob group together to find places if we need.

 

[kttdancer]

That's a very nice summary of my opinion on housing. I will add that IHP puts up a discussion board called Orientation 101 prior to the start of school in the summer for the sole purpose of incoming students being able to find roommates and housing.

I chose not to sublet for the summer mainly because I don't have family in the area to help me move again! It has worked out, but I think I overall, got lucky. If you are able to visit Boston to check out apts and people looking for roommates, you may be able to sign a longer lease confidently.

any questions?

 

[AuburnPT]

I have been accepted to MGH and am so excited about it. Before I received my acceptance letter from MGH, I was admitted to USC's DPT program. So now I am trying to make the right decision between the 2. My initial gut feeling is to go to MGH; I was won over during my interview. However, I really liked USC as well and want to make the best decision. I'd love to hear input from current MGH students about the program, types of people in the program, atmosphere, and places to live. I would be moving from Alabama and have only been to Boston twice so any advice is needed!

 

[kttdancer]

Hey Auborn-

Congrats on getting in. Not to sound snide, but did you read through the thread from this year? I talked quite a bit about the program, people, and housing etc. Take a glance through, and post any specific questions you might have. I'm more than willing to answer them. You can also PM me if you want.

-Kate

 

[scarletfever09]

So....I just received an acceptance to MGH Thursday last week!! So excited, but on the downside I just signed a lease and bought anatomy books for another program. If I hadn't already put so much money down this would be a no-brainer! Talking to family tonight about it, but I'm supposed to receive a financial aid package next week and I'm hoping it will be enough to cover everything, including potentially getting out of financial obligations here 🙁And another thing....anyone still looking for a roommate?? So much to consider, but so exciting too! Also....program starts on my birthday...good sign, no?